Passion for Fashion: 5 Outfits, 5 Occasions

Passion for Fashion: 5 Outfits, 5 Occasions

10.9.12

   I love a good competition and this one from Money Supermarket is certainly no exception! Money Supermarket emailed me a few days ago about their Passion for Fashion competition. The overall winner will get their hands on an iPad 3 and £1000 - needless to say, that is an incredible prize! The challenge is to put together 5 outfits for 5 different occasions for AW12,each for under £200. You need to justify the choices you have made too - why are they great value, how are they suited to the Great British weather and how do they fit AW12 trends? As someone who loves putting together outfits, this was the perfect challenge for me, so here are my entries! All totals shown are prior to applying discount codes, so if you can't receive student discount, don't worry! Let me know what your favourite is and what you're lusting after for your AW12 wardrobe.

Casual

Jumper | Vila at Ark

Blouse | Fashion Union

Jeans | Topshop

Bag | Amazon 

Boots | Dr Marten at Cloggs

Bracelet | F21

Necklace | Miss Selfridge

 Total | £177.62

I love that Dr Martens are a British brand - their designs are perfect for the British weather! Their well made and long lasting shoes are ideal for traipsing through puddles and the brand are known for producing their classic shoe designs. You that you definitely get what you pay for. The quality is second to none so the price tag is pretty reasonable. The grungy look these cherry red Docs add to the outfit is great for AW12, as are the khaki Topshop jeans. Topshop jeans are the most long lasting jeans I've ever bought for under £40! As I student I can get 10% off these jeans, making them £36. The £19.99 jumper looks cosy and would look so cute with the lace collar of the blouse peeping out the top. Being a comedy genius I thought the necklace was appropriate (especially for £6.50) - 'weather for ducks!'... hilarious aren't I?! The bag is a bargain at £9.99 - it's a versatile piece, with an autumnal feel to it. Kate Moss was photographed wearing a similar bag in black made by Louis Vuitton - so this is a steal!

   

Office

Watch | ASOS

Dress | Own The Runway

Jacket | Topshop

Boots | Daisystreet

Ring | F21

Bag | Daisystreet 

Total | £199.12

I've come to love the khaki trend and I think that it's a great colour for office wear, as it's both professional and on trend. The dress takes the outfit towards a military feel, it's incredible for £25.99.  The satchel (only £19.99) looks similar to the Cambridge Satchel Company bags, but it's 15% of the price! Although the jacket may seem expensive it would smarten up any outfit and is so on trend with the quilted patterning on it, adding a vintage feel, but at the same time has a modern edge with the leather-like finish and gold stud detailing. If you're a student you could grab £8.50 off the full price!

First Date

Top | Glamorous

Skirt | Topshop

Boots | Daisystreet

Bag | River Island

Belt | River Island

Necklace | Topshop

Bracelet | Miss Selfridge

Umbrella | Amazon

Tights | Amazon

Total | £168.46

Choosing a first date outfit is always a tricky task. Personally, I'd try to not be overwhelmingly out-there fashion-wise. But it's still important to feel like feel confident and comfortable in what you're wearing. An oxblood skirt is an on trend piece and it's also really versatile. Dinner out or going to the cinema - I think it's perfect in both cases. The bracelet (£4) is a cute accessory for a date - it might help your date out a bit if they forget your name! It's from Miss Selfridge, who sell brilliant jewellery at really reasonable prices. Opaque tights are ideal for the colder months. You can buy them really cheaply too, these were £2.99. An umbrella is always a sensible item in autumn or winter! To keep your hair and makeup to perfect a dome umbrella is a great choice. At £15.99 it's a small and smart investment for something you'll probably be using every day.

Outdoor

Jumper | Oh My Love

Jacket | H&M

Trousers | Motel Rocks

Boots | H&M

Bag | Amazon

Hat | H&M

Ring | H&M

Total |  £168.96

A beanie is a must have for AW to me. Having long hair I find it ends up a complete mess without a hat to shield it from the wind a rain. The berry colours here are perfect for AW and I love the shade alongside leather. The leather jacket and boots add a slightly gothic feel to the outfit. I love the waxed finish of the jacket, it makes it a bit different to your standard leather jacket. The jumper softens the look a little and is almost identical to the 3D flower jumper sold by American Apparel but is half the price! Jewellery and accessories are consistently well priced at H&M - the ring and hat are £3.99 each. H&M often also have voucher codes that you can use online too, they can be easily found with a quick search online. The bag is quite an obvious dupe for the Zara bucket bag but is only £18 - such a great deal!

Party

Dress | Warehouse at John Lewis

Clutch | New Look

Shoes | Steve Madden at New Look

Spike Anklets | ASOS

Linked Cuff and Bangle| ASOS

Ring | River Island

Eyelashes | Eylure at River Island

Total | £166.98

These Steve Madden wedges are absolute beauties and incredible value for a renowned designer. If you're a student and can wait a couple more weeks to buy these you'll be able to grab 20% off of them from New Look, taking them down to £51.99. They often offer this just as students are heading back to uni (a bit sneaky, they clearly know we sometimes decide to frivolously spend our loans!).  The ASOS spiked anklets are a quirky touch, ideal for AW12, as is the linked bracelet and cuff. ASOS' free delivery is a bonus that I exploit all too often! For £7.99 the clutch amazing - it looks much more expensive than it is! The Warehouse dress is such a gorgeous statement and the gold studs tie in with the rest of the jewellery. It seems perfect for a Christmas party or a night out. Needless to say, the eyelashes are an essential addition to any party outfit! They're reusable, so for a fiver they're a brilliant buy.