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What Leeroy Bought Today.

So today (well, technically yesterday now) I decided to go on a little early morning trip to Chester. To be honest, this was just a last minute decision due to lack of sleep and a much needed appetite for so retail therapy.

There wasn't really much stuff of interest to me (okay, that's a lie I just can't afford the stuff I really want) but I somehow managed to window-shop for about 5 hours until I found two nice gems.

White Noise Sweater

From: H&M

Label: H&M

Price: £10

Burgundy Chinos

From: Primark

Label: Cedarwood State

Price: £15

I have this new 'thing' about changing up my fashion choices this year drastically and being more adventerous than I usually have in the past. I don't take many risks so when it comes to new clothes, I decided they would be my risk taking moments.

When chinos first became popular, I hated them. However, I recently gave them a shot and they're so comfortable to wear and walk around in. Especially my new ones. But yes, the chinos may represent modern hipster chic. Which, if I'm being frank, is not a scene I want to be associated with. However, you can take something from a trend and always make it your own with the right styling. In addition to that, it's in my opinion as a somewhat fashionista (even if I do sometimes wear denim top to bottom...) that when you're dressed to your best, there should be a little bit of classic mixed in with your modern tastes. Or vice versa. Which brings me to the sweater.

As my friends, lack of readers and perhaps some Tumblr peepers will know, I am a huge fan of grunge. Grunge music, grunge icons, grunge fashion. Three words that stand well next to the famous 90s movement. Which is why when I spotted this sweater at H&M, on sale, I couldn't resist it's calling to me. In my closet there are alot of grunge influenced clothes or clothes I can make look somewhat grungey, however I think this is one of the closest thing so far to something I can imagine was a popular thing to wear back in the 90s. I'm actually sure I recall seeing Kate Moss wearing something similar in her heroin chic days. I'll most probably wear it with some laddered jeans and my new chinos. It's comfortable enough to wear for loungy days at home or just a casual day out.

And yes, I would just like to see that the picture is awful... I can't pose for shit.

What Leeroy Wore Today.

Black rimmed glasses - ASOS

Navy beanie - ASOS

Black long sleeved T-Shirt - Primark

Sleeve-less checked shirt - H&M

Carrot cord chinos - River Island

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Inspiration: ME†AL

'New year, new start'

Cliche, I know. But that is genuinely the way I am looking at this year. I had a tough time last year and I lost alot of motivation with alot of things, aswell as alot of motivation to continue communication and relationships with people. But right now I have an aura of positive energy surrounding my head like tacky halo. So... resolutions? No. Goals? Yes.

1. Lose weight

Yes, this one has been a 'goal' many years. But I need to stop yo-yoing and stick at a certain weight so my first goal is to slowly begin to get healthier and stick at it. Swapping certain foods and drink will most definitely help. I'm actually looking forward to getting back into green tea.

2. Change of style

This year I have neglected my usual style choices for PJs and whatever I can find on the floordrobe. Although initially I identify my style (when effort is made) as 'grungey' I want to mix it up a bit this year and fit into some current trends which aren't making me lose faith in the fashion industry.

3. Score a job

Although this has been my top goal for the past 2 years, I have got nowhere with it. So my goal is to be more persistant and pushy with my applications and interviews and prove myself. What have I got to lose?

Tobacco Leather Boots

Price: £30.00

From: Asda

Label: George

For a while now I've been searching for a pair of boots that doesn't require me to scrape as much money as I can together just so I can afford some decent looking kicks. However, I stumbled across these babies the other day whilst I was in town with my boyfriend and instantly fell in love with them. Yeah, fair enough George doesn't sound like an exciting place to shop, but they have the odd gem in there now and then.

Plus at the end of the day they're good quality, they'll probably last me a while and they're fucking beautiful. Gonna wear these everywhere for a while haha. They'll go great with my dark jeans and my acid wash jacket. Can't wait to rock these bitches!