Get The Look: Serena Van Der Woodsen

Ever since I started watching Gossip Girl I was so inspired by the girls fashion, hair and beauty that appeared in the show. Blair, Serena, Jenny and Vanessa have all inspired me in some way through their sense of style. Blair had the most smart and preppy look, Vanessa has her boho/hippy style and Jenny with her Gothic and grunge look. However, Serena, the most popular and glamorous girl in the whole show is my favourite by far and therefore I felt that I had to dedicate a blog post to her.

As I have nearly completed all six seasons of Gossip Girl and sadly it is coming to an end, I decided I would show you three different looks that Serena has featured wearing in the show, and thought I would find similar items you could get from the high-street, for so much cheaper than Serena's actual outfit.

1) Work/Smart Outfit 

1) Skirt - Vero Moda Light Pink Pleated Skater Skirt - WAS - £32 - NOW - £16 - New Look

2) Top - Cream Lace Fringed Hem Cross Back - WAS - £14.99 - NOW - £7 - New Look

3) Shoes - Deep Red Platform Court Shoes - £19.99 - New Look (Also in Black and Pale Blue) 

4) Bag - Stingray Effect Mini Zip Holdall - £36 - Topshop 

5) Necklace - Gold Tone Teardrop Pearl Necklace - £25 - River Island 

In the first look I picked of Serena she is wearing a knee-length pastel pink skirt which would be perfect for the transitional seasons from summer to autumn. Also, as we have been having some warm weather in England at the moment, this would be the perfect item to wear. She teamed the skirt with a lace strappy top which looked so lovely together as a combo. Although the weather isn't warm enough to wear a strappy top, you could swap this for a blouse or baggy t-shirt, which would still look very clean and sophisticated, plus perfect for work or a lunch date. Serena dressed the look up with some high heel burgundy shoes which are my favourite part of the outfit. This colour screams out autumn to me and would look perfect with anything this season. You could swap the high heels for flats or some boots for a more day-to-day look. Serena finishes the look off with a statement necklace. I could not find a similar one to Serena's so I opted for a pearl and gold necklace instead, which I personally think looks slightly better than Serena's. Her bag was a grey block colour with a handle and strap, but I chose a cream coloured bag instead, to keep in with the pastel colours in the outfit. For extra warmth, you could copy Serena's style and choose a furry gilet or add a grey oversized coat. 

2) Casual/Lunch Date Outfit 

1) Top - Teal Longline T-Shirt - £14.99 - New Look (Also in Black, Winter White, Plum, Spicy Orange and Aubergine) 

2) Skirt - Grey Leather-Look Mini Skirt - £25 - River Island (Also in Silver and Dark Red) 

3) Boots - Grey Double Buckle Biker Boots - £24.99 - New Look (Also in Black) 

4) Bag - Dark Red Zip Side Slouch Bag - £35 - River Island (Also in Light Pink) 

5) Necklace - Large Beaded Flower Collar - £25 - Topshop 

Serena's second look was more casual than the previous but she still manages to look smart at the same time. I couldn't find a top that looked similar to Serena's so I chose this teal smart t-shirt from New Look instead. Serena paired her shirt with a leather mini-skirt, which seems a little daring but would look perfect with the colour of the shirt. If you are not comfortable in leather, then why not pair it with a skater skirt or some trousers for a different casual look. Serena added some grey boots to make her outfit look more relaxed and I found some gorgeous biker boots from New Look which would look great this season. A burgundy handbag adds a pop of autumn colour. I wasn't too keen on Serena's necklace but I found this flowery statement necklace from Topshop, which I thought would look perfect with the colour of the shirt. 

3) Autumn/Winter Outfit 
1) Jacket - Slouchy Longline Blazer - £58 - Topshop 
2) Jumper - Enamel Necklace Jumper - £46 - Topshop 
3) Skirt - Staring At Stars Border Crinkle Skirt - £38 - Urban Outfitters 
4) Pumps - Sandylion Slipper Shoes - £24 - Topshop 
5) Bag - Suede Alba Hobo Bag - £60 - Topshop 

The last outfit I chose of Serena's was another work outfit, however, this time it is much more autumn/winter friendly, rather than the first one. The colour palette in Serena's look is grey which can appear quite boring and bland, however Serena adds some dimension to her look through the pattern on the skirt. Serena kept the top half of her look quite basic with a simple grey jumper, however I could see some detailing at the top. I found this Topshop jumper with a necklace detailing which looked almost identical to Serena's. The skirt had to be the main focal point in the look, so I changed it up a bit and chose this black patterned skirt which I instantly fell in love with. The grey oversized blazer made the look appear more relaxed. As you can't see the shoes Serena is wearing I decided to pick the shoes I think would go best with this outfit. I decided on some burgundy pumps with a gold detailing to add some class and colour to the look. I finished off the look with a brown suede bag, perfect for this season.

Hope you got some inspiration from this post. Let me know if you enjoyed it and what other people you would like me to try and Get The Look for?

A/W14 Jumpers

As the summer is nearly over and we say goodbye to shorts, strappy tops and sandals and replace them with jumpers, coats and trousers, I decided to create some posts on this years' A/W essentials. As we all start to pack away our summer clothes and start to dig up the old cosy jumpers, I thought I would show you some of this season's trends and just in case, you wanted to go on a little shopping trip in order to buy some jumpers, this post gives you a little heads up on what is out there on the high street.

Autumn is one of my favourite seasons. I love wearing over sized jumpers, boots, big coats and snuggling up under blankets with a cup of tea. Therefore, I cannot wait for the season to change so I can start to enjoy autumn.

One of my favourite pieces of clothing is wearing jumpers. I think that a jumper can transform an outfit from being quite simple to more sophisticated and smart. It can also add a splash of colour and keep you warm at the same time!

1) Light Blue Boucle Slouchy Jumper - £25 - River Island 

Pastel colours are really in this A/W and this duck-egg blue colour is perfect. I think this is the perfect transitional jumper to take you from summer to autumn due to the light colour and mid-length arms. This would look perfect either by itself or with a blouse underneath paired with jeans for a casual look or a pencil/skater skirt for a more smart look. The over sized slouchy jumper makes it more comfortable and less clingy, enabling you to move around in it more without feeling restricted.

2) Pink Knit Brushed Texture Jumper - £19.99 - New Look 

Another pastel toned jumper for you guys, but this time in a blushed pink colour. If you aren't keen on this colour, then check out the one in Mint Green. This jumper looks super cosy for the A/W and would be very versatile to make casual or smart. I loved the look of the material of this particular jumper as it has quite big holes to add more texture and made it look super comfortable and slouchy. Perfect for a cold winter night!

3) Navy Pembridge and Rose Flecked Cable Knit Crop Jumper - £19.99 - New Look

This jumper reminds me of an old grandpa knitted jumper, which I love. This jumper is different than the previous two as it is cropped with mid-length arms, however, this would be another perfect transitional piece for A/W. Although the material does appear quite thick, this would be great for cold mornings, just to quickly put on and keep you warm until the day brightens up in the afternoon. The mid-length arms allows you to have a bit of air to prevent you from getting too hot. Also, the fact that the jumper is cropped also prevents you from getting hot making you more comfortable throughout the day. If you are not sure about the colour of this jumper, then check it out in Cream and Wedgewood Blue. 

4) Vero Moda Red Contrast Knitted Jumper - £19.99 - New Look 

As you have probably noticed this is another New Look jumper. I think that New Look is my favourite high-street shop at the moment, they have so great stuff in store and online. I can go into any New Look store and always find something, no matter what (whether that is a good thing or not I don't know). But, it was so hard to pick jumpers for this post as I just saw so many that I loved and wanted to feature but we would be here all day if I did that. However, go and check out the web site now and see for yourself, you are guaranteed to find something you love. Anyway, this jumper is another slouchy and over sized jumper, but I think this is probably my favourite one out of all 5 jumpers featured. I really love the bright red and dark brown contrast on this jumper that simply represents autumn to me. I could see myself wearing this jumper with some leggings and boots and being super comfortable and cosy at the same time. If you don't like these colours, then check it out in Black Pattern. 

5) Necklace Jumper - £46 - Topshop

I felt that I had to put a high-end jumper on the list as well, just to even things up. This jumper from Topshop is quite a plain grey material but it has a cute statement necklace piece. This enables you not to have to pair any jewellery with the outfit as the neckline adds plenty of sparkle and drama to the jumper. This would be ideal for a smart look paired with a skirt or trousers.

Hope you enjoyed this post and gave you some ideas for jumpers this A/W.