NINE more weeks till Christmas day, holy smokes! Girlfriends we need to get ready. Ok so if your like me and seem to always leave everything to the last minute when it comes to Christmas, even if you prematurely promise to yourself that you won't. Somehow it always happens, when it comes to buying gifts, wrapping gifts, and buying festivity frocks (which I never have any money left for). So I think October (well it is November tomorrow but hey) is a good time to prepare or just have it there in the back of your mind, you know just so we are thinking about it. Gift / Present wise I shall cover maybe  four more weeks down the line, but for now lets think about 'What To Wear' and to help us Boohoo have only gone at got it covered with a Christmas Collection.

So Boohoo have got it all to make sure we look effortlessly fabulous this season, with their gorgeous Christmas collection which will be sure to dazzle not only your eyes but every one in sight around the festive season. Here are just a few of my favourite pieces that are to hit the online store very soon. As you can see all things sparkle and glam are definitely in my books this Christmas, I love the sassiness of the fluffy trims and luxe shine fabric finishes. Keeping it classy with long lengths and wide leg trousers but adding just enough ooh lala with deep v neck plunges and cut out panelling. Boohoo's Christmas collection is just simply gorgeous it is almost impossible to choose from the range, but it is safe to say there is definitely a look for every festive occasion here. So see your 2014 out in style in with Boohoo.

One of the hardest things I find to do is keeping myself inspired and motivated, therefore I constantly remind myself that everyday is a new which is an opportunity to find new inspirations and make new goals. Having studied a creative degree you'd think seeking inspiration would come second nature to me however that is not the case and it takes a great deal of self motivation and determination to keep yourself inspired. There were moments when I thought it was just not possible but then a little self evaluation and belief anything is possible, so if you seek to do something in life that you love and really want then the only way you are going to achieve at anything is through hard work and positivity. So on that note I thought I would share with you guys a few of the things that I do on a daily basis to keep myself inspired to continue with both my blog and my future ambition.

Mood Boards // One of the main things that I love to do and could possibly spend hours creating is mood boards both online and on paper. I find it is a great way to seek and collect inspiration for all sort of things whether it's a project or simply just fashion and wardrobe inspiration. I currently obsessed with Pinterest which I recently joined, it makes it so easy to categorise all the things you love and a great way to have all your inspiration in one place. My boards include all sorts of things from food, decor, fashion, and travel - and I am constantly adding to them each day.

What You Love // It is important to remember why you started something or what made you want to do what you are doing now. It is very easy to loose the motivation to carry on especially when you feel like you have been doing something for so long - forgetting why your doing it in the first place is very easy. So to prevent feeling lost and with no will you need to continue, surround yourself with all the things that you are passionate about and continue to do the things you enjoy. Whether it is blogging, creating outfits, trend hunting, drawing, photography, designing, whatever it is - just carry on doing them. As it is only when you stop or start to slow down that you begin to feel lost. I know from personal experience that feeling lost and with no direction is a horrible thing, but there is no better feeling of carrying out a dream or working hard on something that you fully enjoy and getting results. I guess what I am trying to say is SURROUND YOURSELF IN & WITH WHAT YOU LOVE GURLL ...or BOY!

Other Blogs // I love to read my favourite blogs and I also love to come across new blogs too. I couldn't imagine four years ago that I would make blog reading part of my daily doings, but now does not go a day where I won't scroll through my Bloglovin feed and catch up with all my favs. Being and feeling part of a community (this case blogging and fashion etc) is possibly one of the most inspiring things, meeting and making friends from your little online hub is probably one of the great things that come from writing a blog and it is strange because most of us probably got told not to talk to strangers over the internet. LOL oops!

Those Wardrobe Favourites // Ok so it probably obvious that I have a love for clothes and fashion in general (hence why there is a whole blog about it), I literally live, breath, dream and eat it. However recently I have come to a fashion stand still as I am half way across the world living out a suitcase that has already become full to its means. So whats a girl to do that has already worn everything at least twice and couldn't possibly buy any more new clothes. Revive the old, yup that is what I have been doing you have probably already seen a few repeats of certain items on the blog but it has been working (for me anyway) and it means I still get to blog outfits and share with you guys different ways to wear things. You never know pulling out some of the old wardrobe garms you might find something that you wasn't too sure about and now love.

Take Pictures // See something you like take a picture, you like your hair today take a picture. There is no harm in documenting things you like and find because one day that picture will spark a memory or inspire you to do something. I find Instagram a great visual blog for documenting all my favourite things and a create way to create memories. Some of my favourite instagram photos to take include flat lays, ootd (outfit of the day), from where I stand, selfie's (of course who doesn't). Instagram is also a great way to seek inspiration from other people and fellow bloggers.

Stay positive // & Lastly remember to stay positive. For me this is an important factor that I try and do everyday, especially when thinking about the future and possible careers and ideas. It is so easy to get bogged down in the feeling your not achieving what you want to be achieving or get caught up in comparing yourself to others around you. Remembering that if it is meant to be it will be, and if your working hard and enjoying what you do then you will eventually be where you want to be. I have touched on this in a previous post here if you fancied a read.

There you have it my six things that I try and make sure that I do to continue to feel inspired with both my life and my little old blog. Sometimes it is easy to feel like your not gaining anything but I guess it all boils down to hard work and a little belief and of course self motivation. I hope you liked this post please let me know if you did and leave me a comment below :) also do share any inspiration seeking tips that you have and if you also have done a post similar to this so I can have a read. Adios Amigos x 

I think it is safe to say we are all pretty big Instagram user spending a good majority of our days taking pretty pictures, editing them and posting them for the world to see and love heart like. So I thought I would create a little post sharing with some of my favourite photo editing apps that I use pretty much all the time to create that perfect Instagramable picture.

A Beautiful Mess // I use ABM to add a fun element to my pictures whether is s a cute border, some text or cute symbols. It was one of the first apps I downloaded to edit my images, and I think at the time I paid 69p for it. I don't use it very often however it is such a cute app to have when wanting too add a personal touch to some photos, specially foodstagram and cute memoir moments. (See below for photo examples)

 

Insta Size // is the app I use to create white space around my photos, and it is also the app I use if a photo is to narrow or too large to fit in the standard Instagram photo square. I find I use Insta Size the most for displaying full length outfits, sometimes collaging two images together (like example), and displaying a whole picture whether it is portrait or landscape. 

VSCOcam // I love VSCOcam it is a great app to use for editing a photos exposure, saturation, contrast etc.. I know you can now do this in Instagram but I tend to use VSCOcam still as I personally think it is a lot better to control. Also I love the filters that are available on VSCOcam they just have a nice feel and look to them. The app also has a 'fade' feature which I love to use on my photos. Personally I use this app A LOT, I'd say for the majority of all my Instagram photos, I find it editing perfect for pretty much every photo I take. So yep! VSCOcam is a winner in my eyes.

Mirror Effect // it is what it states on the tin. This app I simply use to mirror an image, and without a separating white line through the middle. A quick and easy app to use and it also allows you to crop down your image and re mirror it, so you can minimise the space mirrored in between (I have no clue weather that last sentence made any sense) but hey. Again I use Mirror Effect for outfit shots, as it is always nice to see double aha. 

Picfx // I have used this app since the beginning when I created my Instagram on my iPod touch (yolo). I think I downloaded it along side A Beautiful Mess and I also think I paid 69p for it. This app is great to play around with as it offers loads of effects and filters to edit your images with. Personally I use it most for adding light effects to my photos, from a pink hue dusting or sprinkles of light dots (see below). I used this app a lot in the beginning, but maybe not so much now, however it is a great one to have just in case you feel like you're in the twinkling mood. I may start using it more often as it gives a photo such a pretty look and feel, perfect for making picture perfect memories. Also this app allows you to layer effects and filters on top of one another so you can play around with it for ages. 

I hope you found this post useful and maybe some new photo editting apps to try. I know that I like to read these kinds of blog posts one because I'm nosey and two because I'm always looking for new apps to try and download. So on that note do let me know of any photo editing apps you think I might like. Adios Amigos x

I thought I would do a little tips / blogging post as I thought it would be interesting to see which social media you guys use to co along side your blog and to also share what I find useful and like to use.

As a blogger you all know that the best way to receive traffic to your blog is to promote yourself and your new blog posts. There is no point writing a post and then not letting anyone know because well they won't know to read it. You can be a follower of a blog for a long time and still very easily miss a post, especially if leaving it to the terrible blogger 'blog roll' to inform you. 

So what I use the most and how I find them effective, starting with the most popular. 

1// Twitter - it is an obvious one. Pretty much every blogger, business, brand, company, magazine, famous person practically everyone in the world. We all use Twitter to our share links, promotions and well their everyday musings and well if you don't then.. your missing out. It is a great way to reach out to fellow bloggers and to connect with brands and companies, especially if you just so happen to blog a post featuring them. It is an easy tool to generate traffic to your blog and exceptionally useful when it comes to the famous hashtag. I find I use twitter the most to spread the 'new post love' as you can continue to push your blog through out the day without it becoming a nuisance as that it the nature of twitter its self. 

2// Bloglovin - a blog roll in a sense as it is a great way to follow new blog and your all time favs. It is simple to use and pleasing to the eye and if you have a blog linked to Bloglovin they are ever so kind to too the work for you generating your new post as soon as it has published. I'd say in the last year I have  used Bloglovin to its full potential (as I did used to rely on bloggers updates to keep me informed. But since converting to a full time Bloglovin user I'd say I have come across far more lovely blogs and been able to keep up to date with all new post too. What is also great about Bloglovin is that you can 'save' a post which is handy if your on the go and want to catch up later or to simple share some love and save, save, save which is also a little heart (see sharing love). 

3/ Facebook - so Facebook is a new one for me as I only joined my blog to Facebook a few months ago, and well I don't know why I was so reluctant too but I think it mainly boiled down to everyone potentially in the 'real' boring world (all those people on Facebook that you know, or knew. You know what I mean) will discover your secret life. No I'm kidding but joining Facebook was a little daunting as the prospect of everyone knowing and being able to read my blog, but actually I have found it really useful and now my family can all read and access my blog on a daily basis which is also really nice. But as a whole Facebook I find is a really good social media tool, not only does to allow to share links and pictures from your blog, youtube etc. It also keeps you update with how productive / effective your post have been and how many people through Facebook have interacted to your picture or link. For me this is a winning feature. 

4// Instagram - Ok so Instagram I feel is on its own sort of level when it comes to social media and using it to promote a blog. By this I mean it is great to share post image snippets or a daily outfit but as a whole I feel it is kind of a blog on it's own. You can display your blog link in your bio which is handy but I do think it generates it's own following for it's own purpose, such as your blog could have 500 followers but your Instagram has 100k followers, so by that sense I feel like Instagram is like a mini blog where you can visually share your style and other interests. Which is great and I am possibly a little addicted a pretty 'instagramable' picture, but personally I would say Instagram is a little hobby on it's own, not just a tool to share your blog.

Other socials I use but not a frequently are Pinterest - forever seeking inspiration and Tumblr - recently more as a share tool i.e from Instagram.

These may all seem obvious choices and you use them all the time, but if your just starting out or haven't used social media before then I hope you find this post helpful. Also if you recommend any other form of social media that I haven't mentioned then please let me know I love to find new things to do and play around with. Speak soon x.

Hey Guys :) I created a mini travel lookbook with some of the items I have been wearing lately. Hope you enjoy my first lookbook video, love to hear your thoughts so leave a comment and let me know :) also if you liked this video please don't forget to thumps up and subscribe to my channel.

Happy Friday Y'all, hope you have all had good weeks. This week has been a weird one here in Thailand, the weather has been wet wet wet and when the sun did attempt to shine we had no beach to go to because the sea was so high and wavy. Although we did get the ride the waves eventually and well I lost my bikini one to many times and ended up with half the beach up my nose. Lovely. 

So this week I have been brain storming some ideas for my blog as believe it or not (I'm very sad about this) but I have finally ran out of new exciting clothes to outfit post and share. Today's outfit is even a mix up of items you have already seen. I know there is no harm in wearing and blogging the same garments I do it all the time back at home, specially if something is a fav I will always style it up different and blog. But I have almost done that with my suitcase wardrobe and sadly it is not in the budget to buy more stuffs and I also want to save more shopping till when we go Bangkok (which is next year). On that note if any of you guys have any other non outfit related blog topics or ideas that you would like to see me attempt then I would love to know (please leave a comment). I have been playing around a lot with youtube recently and am really enjoying editing etc so maybe I could do some more videos. Oh I dunno.. I'm sure I'll think of something. On to the outfit post.. 

Just a simply look with my fav wide leg trousers and this camisole which has been perfect, I think it has gone with pretty much everything 'bottom' wise in my suitcase. Of course it is a white cami you can't really go wrong. I am actually in the process of editing a 'mini travel lookbook', where this outfit features so that shall be up probably in the next couple of days. If you haven't already I would love if you could subscribe to my youtube channel. Thanks guys, speak soon x

Hey everyone, so I made a second vlog over on my youtube channel. I have only just started getting the hang of the whole video editing thang' so hopefully this one has improvements from the first. I would love it if you could give this video a thumbs up and also subscribe if you like seeing my Thailand diaries. I think my next video will be a mini travel lookbook, with a few things I have been wearing recently. Hope you enjoy watching : )

1. High Neck Sweater £45.99

2. Jacquard Sweater £45.99

3. Pink Knit Sweater £35.99

4. Long Sweater with Side Slits £25.99

5. Turtle Neck Cable Knit Sweater £45.99

6. Sweater with Back Teardrop Opening and Bow £45.99

7. Furry Front Sweater £59.99

8. Pink Sweater with Three Quarter Length Sleeves £15.99

9. Knit Cardigan with Pockets £59.99

Knitwear has to be my favourite thing about Autumn/Winter (that is as well as boots, coats and scarves. Ok I have a lot of favourite things). I think the thing I love about winter clothes so much is that everything you purchase is such a good investment, and your favourite pieces will see you through one winter and possibly more special if it is a good quality coat or jumper. So I guess I can admit that I spend more on my winter clothes than I do any other season because one it just so happens I can buy all my favourite things and two they are all good future investments.

So today is all about knitwear and I have chosen Zara for my favourite knitwear picks, because if you know me then you'll know I am a bit of a knitwear fanatic and have a love for a good jumper or two and Zara knitwear in my experience in exceptional for style, quality, price and care. Not only do they produce stunning pieces that look great on the hanger and self, they wash great too. I don't know about you but I have had a many past experiences of buying a knitted jumpers at £40+ then putting it through its first wash (at what is recommended on the label) to come back either shrunk, deformed, dull, or bobbly. There is nothing worse than pulling your clothes out the washing machine to find they are destroyed. But I have found that my Zara knits tend to hold up well. 

Above are my top picks for this AW ranging from bold brights, to soft neutrals. Zara have got it all this season from chunky to soft fitted styles, fur textures and tie back details, to long lengths and cropped sleeves. I would love to hear what your favourites are and whether you love Zara knitwear too. p.s am I allowed to be a little sad that I won't be purchasing any new knitwear for a while.  

So I'm sitting here with a cuppa and scrolling through my recents posts and pondering about what I could blog about today. See it is raining this morning in Thailand and the forecast looks set to rain all day, so me and James are going to do what we would probably do if we was back in the UK on a Sunday and that is.. simply nothing. *ah bliss* A lazy Sunday is one of my favourite things and is the perfect opportunity to catch up with some blogging favourites and also blog myself. 

I haven't got a current outfit to post or any travel updates, so I'm sitting here tidying my messy folders and LOLing at some of the silly blog shots James has captured. Then it came to me.. today can be a bloopers day. So here it is my recent blogging bloopers = me just being a twat in front of the camera. Happy Sunday! 

It seems I have a habit of scrunching up my face, pulling the cheesiest of cheese grins. Prancing around seems to be a favourite, oh and I seem to have a problem at keeping my eyes open. I can say safely the majority of my outfit takes look like this and about 5 sometimes 10 if I'm lucky will be blogable.  So there it is today you learnt that I am one big outtake fail and well I'll probably never change. lol

1. River Island Red Leather Chelsea Boot £60

2. ASOS Royal Leather Chelsea Ankle Boot £50

3. ASOS Every Cloud Leather Chelsea Ankle Boot £55

4. ASOS Estate Ankle Boots £60

5. KG by Kurt Geiger Sesame Woven Cut Out Shoe Boot £130

6. Ganni Veronica Meow Leopard Chelsea Ankle Boots £180

7. ASOS Alter Ego Leather Chelsea Boot £55

8. ASOS Eagle Ankle Boots £60

9. ASOS Razor Blade Stretch Ankle Boots £50

10. ASOS Eyewitness Ankle Boots £60

11. Whistles Riley Pointed Loafer Mid Heeled Ankle Boots £185

12. ASOS Easy Money Pointed Chelsea Ankle Boots £45

My second Autumn / Winter wardrobe hit is all boots, and ASOS Boots to be exact. I think the boot department is definitely my favourite of AW and I'd probably say that I would get through at least three pairs of boots an autumn and winter, maybe four pairs if I got any for Christmas. However I'm a massive hoarder so it is more than likely my collection just grows instead of me replenishing whats needed to get rid of. Once I hung on to a pair of boots that had a hole in the bottom just because I loved them so much, I think it was my mum who ended up throwing them away so I wouldn't wear them anymore, but that's another story.

So there are a lot of boots I'm LOVING this season and well ASOS being my favourite go to when needing/looking for any shoes because they always have such a massive range and they also sell other stores and brands, so they are the perfect go to if ever stuck with finding the perfect shoes. Not all that is listed belongs to ASOS's range there are a few that slipped in but are too gorgeous to ignore. However I find ASOS's range is always so reasonable priced and for leather too which is amazing because to get through winter you'll definitely need a good leather boot.

I love all these that I have featured here but if I was to pick a definite MUST HAVE, it would have to be number 11 the 'Riley Pointed Loafer Ankle Boots' I am loving the whole pointed toe boot and shoe look atm, I think it adds a more sophisticated/glam look to a normal chunky boot or flat shoe. However I also really love number 4 the 'Estate Ankle Boots' just for the block high heel, such a killer this season.

p.s I'm jealous of all y'all buying these AW dreams. Do let me know which are your favs? 

Dress - Thailand 

Sandals - Primark 

Sunglasses - Topshop 

Rucksack - Topshop

Fedora - Topshop 

Me and James have been adventuring out on the moped a lot and I found this shop called Amazonas 1974 which sells the most amazing clothes and other dreamy things like dreamcatchers and feathers. I got this dress there and another top with a sassy cat on the front oh which also had tassel's - which I probably will blog at some point. I secretly filmed whilst in there (because I wasn't allowed to take pictures) so I will put together another vlog soon and show you guys. Apparently they have one in Bangkok too which I cannot wait to shop some more in.

1. Faux Fur Throw on Patch Work Coat £89.00

Serious Autumn envy going on right now. Just look at all these beautiful coats and I can't even consider purchasing one of them, maybe.. I could and have them waiting for at home for when I return to the UK. No that would just be ridiculous Kirsty, just stick to sharing them with your fellow bloggers. Ok! 

So to suppress my inner needs I will be creating a collective of AW listing and lusting and lovings over the next couple of weeks, only so I have an excuse to window shop all my favourite things and lucky for you Ima share them with ya. I know I know me so kind. LOL

So to kick things off, Topshop and their dreamy, delicious coats. I am loving this whole 'throw on' trend at the moment, like since when did we need buttons and zips anyway. Just throw it on and go - this my friends is genius. Also again everything is big, chunky and oversized which I absolutely LOVE and look for in probably everything when it comes to my winter clothes. A personal favourite has to be number one, the Faux Fur Patch Work Coat the colours and tones are to die for, gardd if any of you have or purchase this in the near future SEND me pictures (so I can cry) I want to see this beauty all winter. 

I was inspired to create this post as I've have been considering a blog makeover for quite sometime now and have noticed that a lot other blogs have also had an up do and are looking fabulous, so why not might as well join in. 

I have been blogging since 2010 so four years now and I have always created my layouts and templates myself using blogger's standard template and html editor. However the increase and popularity in buying pre-made or custom designs becoming an 'in' thing - and Hey I'm all for it, html drives me insane and I have never managed to achieve a layout that I was 100% happy with when trying to create one myself. So really pre-made templates are a dream. Although if your like me and super indecisive when it comes to making decisions and the simple layout and look of things then choosing a template you love is the most difficult thing, EVER. Seriously I have been back and forth for days, weeks, and months trying to track down a layout that I will like and love.. forever.

So along this very time consuming journey I have learnt a few tricks and tips that helped me hugely when it came to making that final decision and you'll be surprised at how simple but effective they are. 

So after selecting four of my favourite templates I sat for quite some time trying to picture what my blog name and my images would look like in the side bar etc.. Then it came to me why don't I simply place my images over a screen grab of my favourites, seriously I don't know why I didn't think of this before (maybe you all did already and there is me on the late train, just getting it) but this simple little technique helped hugely. 

1. First thing I did was screen grab my favourites layouts. 

2. Open them in powerpoint and cut down to just layout screen.

3. Placed different images from previous posts on to each different layout, both in the post format and the sidebar. 

4. Insert a 'textbox' over the title with Kirsty Wears covering the original, trying best to recreate the same font and colour. 

These steps allowed me to get a different overall feel of what different types of images and posts would look like under each layout. After using different images I then went and did the same steps again but with all the same image and side bar profile. This allowed me to then realise which works better out of the 4. It is a really simple way of just creating a mini preview of what your blog will eventually look like and too see if you still like the look and feel. 

In the end I was after a design that was bold enough to stand out, but simple enough for me to like it every time I go onto my blog. I was stuck between having a template with colour or just keeping it black and white themed, in the end I decide black and white was the best option for me as I like to keep my pictures the main focus. I wanted a design that was a little different from the rest (obviously I've purchased a pre-made design, so somewhere this design has been used before and it is not 100% original) and I like the fact that it was still minimal but not to minimal. So the template I purchased was 'Fashion Week' as I felt it was bold enough but simple enough for me to work with. I have listed below some other pretty templates I have come across whilst researching..

If you are not keen on buying pre made templates and are just looking for some tweaks to add and adjust your blog, below are some useful codes that I have frequently used over the years and found extremely helpful. 

These are the ones that I constantly used all the time, however I simply found these from Google and always have done when it came to editing my html. So if your ever stuck just ask Mr. Google he knows everything. Hope you found this post helpful or useful in anyway and let me know if you have had a blog makeover recently would love to check it out.