Favourite Summer Looks

So this Summer I was very very lucky in that I got to travel to three different cities; Beijing, Dubai and Casablanca. And this meant that I got to wear a lot of clothes that I wouldn't be able to wear back home in Ireland (boo rain!)- here are my top 3 favourite outfits from my five-week long vacation. I re-used a lot of my pieces over the three cities as you could see in my Insta posts (follow me @ yasmina aniss) Links to exact items or similar have been posted- Happy Shopping!

*Note-for Irish & UK subbies- there is 20% of ASOS at the minute with a student code, and for Irish only subbies- there is 10% of Topshop for their newly launched Euro site with the code 'IETREAT10'

HOLIDAY LOOK 1-
Badass T-shirt (ASOS) || Collarless waistcoat on sale (Zara)- Similar here  || AM90 Premium (Size) || Levi's shorts (ASOS) || Tassle wallet on sale (Zara)- Similar here









HOLIDAY LOOK 2-
Sleeveless Belted duster- sold out (Topshop)- Similar here and here || Striped midi- sold out (New Look)- Similar here || Alexander Wang Rocco (NET-A-PORTER) || Spiked sandals- sold out (Zara)- similar here || HRH Delicate choker set in gold (HRH COLLECTION) || Pom Pom keyring- mine was is black but I am definitely getting this berry one (River Island)





HOLIDAY LOOK 3-
Black culottes (Primark/Pennys)- similar here || Plunge neck cami (Topshop) || Lace up wedged sandals- sold out (Topshop)- Similar here and here || MK watch (ASOS)

Punk Princess

So I decided to do a blog post on one of my favourite OOTD's that I have worn recently. It was a total Punk vs Princess look. Soft makeup, hair and queen jewels vs. biker chic, camo and minimalist basics. Everything in the look is high street except my prized Alexander Wang 'Rocco' which unfortunately is starting to tarnish slightly.  Boo! The pants, shirt, jacket and statement necklace are all Zara- which I am obsessed with. They have the most amazing winter pieces right now. I have spied way too many winter coats and dresses that I need....well want! Lol! Hope everyone has had a great start to the week!

1. Jacket- Zara (Similar here) 2. Shirt- Zara (Similar here) 3. Statement necklace (Zara) 4. Skinny jeans (Similar here) 5. Alexander Wang 'Rocco' in gold brassware (Rose gold version here) 6. Patent Brogues (Clarks) 7. HM Scarf

Is Autumn all about layers?

Post-summer wardrobe is always described as layering your pieces. I really really want to be able to achieve this look but always end up in a sweat about it....literally! As soon as I am out for five minutes, I break out in such a sweat that the jacket, scarf, jumper, and top are screaming to come off! 

I am not unfit or anything, but as soon as I'm out and about, I end up carrying half my wardrobe in my hands. So the key to my A/W wardrobe this year are pieces that are functional but also stylish.

Dublin is blessed with mostly downpours and we get about one/two months of moderately cold weather. It's not the Antarctic or anything, just always wet! The following are on my A/W list of must-haves; I tend to keep a palette of mostly dark colours with mixed fabric textures and a pop of colour in an accessory to funk it up. 

I tend to rock a fur/tweed combo, various layers and chunky boots (and obviously the obligatory bit of leopard). What are you most excited about rocking this A/W?

MY A/W MUST HAVES (AND A CHEEKY SPLURGE OR TWO)... 

Where to find: Alexy Platform Chelsea Boots (Topshop), Cable Jumper (Topshop), Mini Roller Hat (Topshop), Diego Cayanne Bag (Alexander Wang), Contrast sleeve army jacket (Topshop) nail varnish (essie) Arty Oval ring (YSL), nail varnish (essie), nail varnish (essie) USB Pyramid braclet (Juicy Couture), Wool coat with leather sleeves (Alexander Wang), Electric Blue bag (Celine), Basic velvet slipper (Zara), Wool blend mini dress (Alexander Wang), Sakouette flat leopard (Christian Louboutin), D-frame acetate sunglasses (Linda Farrow Luxe), Premium black fur cossack (Topshop), Galactic crystal tee (Topshop), MOTO black supersoft skinny leigh jeans (Topshop), Ladies Leopard print umbrella (Aspinal of London), Rockstud leather and calf hair gloves (Valentino), 'Yung Rupenzal' lipstick (MAC X Azealia Banks) , Liquid Eye liner (MAC), Studded Biker ankle boot (Zara), Knitted Brushed Mohair Jumper (Topshop), 3D skull bangle (Alexander Mcqueen)