OOTD • Tartan is ALL I Need!

Hi everyone!

As if I don't already have enough tartany pieces in my wardrobe, I have now added a new item: a gorgeous - and very soft & cosy I must add - red plaid scarf from Persunmall. The justification I gave myself before I actually got this accessory was that all the other items are made from Black Watch tartan, so this is actually the first red check piece I own.

This scarf is definitely the main focus of my look, since as usual, I wore an all-black ensemble made up of a pair of black trousers, a plain black top, and my newly purchased Shearling leather jacket. With regard to the shoes, I wore my JC Everest boots, and finished off the outfit with a black zippered PU clutch. Since this bag is quite big, it has room for so many things - in fact, even my iPad fits perfectly - and I will certainly be using it for those events when I need to carry quite a number of things but when I don't actually need my DSLR. 

Shearling jacket: New Look // Top: Pull & Bear // Trousers: Stradivarius (old)

 Boots: Jeffrey Campbell via Office //  Plaid Pashmina scarf*: Persunmall 

Zippered Clutch*: Persunmall// Lipstick: NYX in the shade Snow White 

What do you think of this outfit?

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OOTD • Schoolgirl

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I recently received this grey floral print pullover from Persunmall. It's not something I would generally wear, as I usually consider florals too girly for my style. But I somehow loved the purple and blue flower print, and I don't have the slightest guilt that I got it! Apart from it's pretty print, I love how soft the inside of the jumper is. Perfect for the cold winter days!

I wore the jumper over one of my favourite dresses, a gorgeous navy and green tartan dress from Mod Dolly. I know you can't quite appreciate the gorgeousness of the dress, but I'm sure you will properly see it in another outfit post. To give the outfit a bit of an edge - while also looking even more like a schoolgirl - I wore a pair of black over-the-knee socks, and my DMs.   

  Floral Print Sleeves Pullover*: Persunmall // Tartan dress*: Mod Dolly (similar here) 

Over-the-knee socks: Primark // Boots*: Dr Martens via Motel Rocks

Now who doesn’t love collaborating with other bloggers, especially if she’s the gorgeous Mariel from Polydeux. I’m not even joking, this girl is a style icon. She has the most amazing style ever! Anyways, Mariel and I came up with a list consisting of our must-have AW 13 trends. Surprisingly enough – or rather we had no doubt about this – tartan made it to the top of our list, with the Tildon Plaid Infinity Scarf and this Red Rihanna Tartan Tapered Trousers being my favourite tartan picks. While I showed you how I styled my favourite tartan dress in the above photos, Mariel styled her tartan dress in 4 different ways. Check out her post here, I’m sure you will love her too.

What do you think of our outfits? How would you style your favourite tartan dress?

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OOTD • Bejeweled

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I took some outfit photos last weekend as I got so many new things in the mail, and I wanted to wear them all right away. Does this happen to you as well? I always get a sudden urge to wear the things I get there and then!

Anyways... How stunning is this Western Punk Style Bag from Persunmall? I love the fact that it is adorned with so many pretty buttons and jewels! Being such a statement piece, I decided to team it up with an all-black ensemble layered with this amazing black and denim blazer I got from Runway Scout. For the shoes, I opted to wear my most recent addition to my shoe wardrobe - the Dr Martens 1460 8 Eye Boot in Smooth Black. I have been wanting this particular style for ages as I think they go well with dresses and trousers alike, so I have been wearing them practically everyday since I got them. They can't get anymore comfortable! As for the accessories, I simply wore my Romwe silver chunky chain necklace and a dainty heart ring from Accessorize.       

 Top: H&M // Jeans: Stradivarius // Denim Blazer*: Wilde Heart by Madison Square via Runway Scout // Belt: MRP 
Boots*: Dr Martens via Motel Rocks // Necklace*: Romwe // Ring: Accessorize // Bag*: Persunmall



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Mailbox #4

Hi everyone!

You all know how much I love jewellery! In fact, if I had to wear a different piece of jewellery each day, it would be a lifetime before I wear all the pieces I own. Well, not really, but you get my point. I always tell myself that I don't actually need anymore jewellery pieces because I have waaay too many, but somehow I always end up doing the opposite thing. So, say hello to my newest jewellery pieces from Persunmall!

Bunnies Ring Holder: Urban Outfitters// Three-Layers Golden Ring*: Persunmall // Moon Star Exquisite Ring*: Persunmall

Since I am currently wearing more silver than gold jewellery, my current favourite is definitely the moon and star ring, which is being sold for $9.99 (€7.36/£6.22) . It reminds me so much of the 90s and it is definitely very similar to a ring I used to wear back then. Retailing at $8.99 (€6.62/£5.60), the three-layers ring has the best of both worlds since it is made of both silver and gold. Having chubby fingers means that the latter ring fits me as a knuckle ring, but I'm perfectly fine with that. Unfortunately, it rained all day today so I couldn't take any photos wearing these pretty rings outside. But I think they suit the bunny's ears pretty good :) 

Do you like these rings as much as I do? 

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OOTD • Blacked-Out

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I wore this simple but gorgeous FD Avenue fringed dress yesterday night! Being a jersey dress makes it perfect for the current hot weather as it is so lightweight and soft. And its fringes make it look even more summery and fun in my opinion. I had first styled it with my white Converse as I wanted to give it a sporty feel, but I didn't quite like how the outfit turned out. My trusty Jeffrey Campbell came to the rescue once again and I think it looked ten times better styled with this pair. 

I accessorised the outfit with a silver chunky chain necklace and two rings - a black rivet ring and a silver ring with leaf detailing.  I had mentioned that I wanted the black ring in my latest wishlist, and I love it even more in real life! It fits me perfectly too! While browsing the Persunmall website, I also fell in love with the leaf ring, but unfortunately it is a bit too small for my somewhat chubby fingers. Nonetheless, I wore it as a knuckle ring, so SCORE! I then finished off the look with Topshop's Lip Bullet in the shade 'Rockabilly' (also mentioned in my July wishlist). I can't stress enough how much I love this colour, and I seem to be wearing it each time I go out!

Dress*: FD Avenue // Jeffrey Campbell Everest: Office // Black Rivet Ring*: Persunmall // Silver Leaf Ring*: Persunmall 
Chunky Chain Necklace*: Romwe // Lipstick: Topshop


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July Wishlist

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After failing to post my monthly wishlists since April, I am finally back on track!  Even though I'm already looking forward to wear my beloved winter clothes again, the Maltese weather will not permit me to do so until around November. In keeping with the current weather conditions, the items in this wishlist are very summery and somewhat colourful.

1) Star Spangled dungarees

I have been eyeing the gorgeous Waiste dungarees since forever, but I couldn't decided on which one I liked best. For obvious reasons, I couldn't get them all. So after spending literally around 2 months (or more?) deliberating on which one I should get, I finally settled for this black denim one with star details on the front panel. I love the fact that I can dress them up with a pair of black heels or down by wearing a pair of converse, so they are currently a must-have piece to add to my summer wardrobe.

2) Hamsa Hand and Elephant metal bangles

While browsing the Urban Outfitters website after learning that they are finally delivering to Malta - whoop! - I came across these gold dainty bangles with hanging charms. Instant love. 

3) Rivet rings

Keeping on the jewellery theme, these rivet rings from Persunmall also caught my eyes. I first decided that I wanted the black one since I don't have any black rings of that sort. However, I then came to the conclusion that they would also look great if worn layered. So, yes, I want all three of them now! 

4) Gertrude V Neck Playsuit in Wild Daisy Print

I made it a point that I want to introduce some more colour to my summer wardrobe. This Motel playsuit was perfect since it still had the black base colour that I dearly love, but also a pop of colour thanks to the pretty daisy print. Perfect for festivals or any other summer day, this playsuit retails for only £48.00. And don't forget that you can get 20% off your Motel Rocks purchases by using the code 'annalisegrech' at checkout!

5) Lip Bullet in Heartbeat

I purchased Topshop's Lip Bullet in the shade Rockabilly while I was on holiday in Glasgow earlier this month. I loved this lipstick so much that I went on their website to hunt down some other shades that I like - I really liked Heartbeat for the summer months. Unfortunately, this shade is currently sold out on the website, so let's hope that my local Topshop still has it in store.

6) Colour Print shorts

While on the Persunmall website, I also spotted these colour print shorts. I immediately fell in love with their sport luxe feel, so these will soon be added to my wardrobe too. I can already imagine myself teaming them with a plain black tee, a chunky necklace and a pair of black or coloured heels! 

7) Sacha Neon Slipper shoes

I am not a neon person, but I can see myself wearing these River Island sandals in summer nonetheless. If I'm not mistaken, I had seen similar pairs in Topshop and Primark, but I somehow prefer the River Island ones. The touch of neon really makes a difference!

Are any of these items on your wishlist too? What's on your July wishlist?

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