January Pinspiration

Here are some photos that have inspired me this last month...

I am still loving grey/silver hair, but have been informed it's pretty much impossible for me to go this colour! So I am sticking to my classic red hair, oh well I can a girl can keep pining...

As someone who isn't the best at eye makeup, I feel that even I would be able pull off the burgundy eyeshadow as there's not much blending or shading to do! I love how different it is from typical eyeshadow colours, I can't wait to give it a whirl. 

As summer is fast approaching and with my first holiday booked I can't help but start looking at potential holiday clothes. The cream lace playsuit is dreamy and would be a perfect holiday outfit! It is very daring but beautiful; the cut out back is especially amazing. 

To see what I pin on a daily basis follow me on Pinterest Chloeflo :) 

November Wintery Wish List

                        

                                                                                      Top to bottom, left to right:

                                                              Dress - Topshop 

Shoes - River Island

Choker - Regal Rose

 Feather cape - Regal Rose 

Coat - River Island

Bag - Topshop

Sparkles, feathers, metallic, velvet, leather, jewels, wool, sequins...a few reasons why I love the winter season! I can't get enough of all the different textures this season brings and how much fun it is to put together a winter wardrobe. 

Metallic sparkles in emerald green, deep burgundy, gunmetal grey and luxurious aubergines are the colours that have caught my eye this season. I love love LOVE the River Island heels above, the subtle shimmer and cut out detailing make it my party shoe of the season. Teamed with the metallic pyramid Topshop bag, which is so simple yet the shape is so fun, takes any outfit from meh to magnificent! 

I am also not disappointed by the newest long awaited collection by Regal Rose; it is as grungy yet glamorous as ever and I literally want everything. The statement feather cape has to be the winner for me however, just throw it over a black dress and voila! A one of a kind fabulous outfit that will be sure to turn heads. 

           CC x

November Pinspiration

      Here's my fav pins that sum up what fashion I'm loving this month....

Since Kylie Jenner added grey tones to her hair I have to say I'm slightly obsessed; it looks insanely good! Would love to give it a go myself but I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to colouring my hair (I think my mum would disapprove slightly too!) I am still loving a good ol' half up half down top knot though; so quick and easy to do but looks so so good. Boys with top knots however, can't say I'm feeling it I'm afraid...

I am loving full on, sparkly in your face, 3D glitter lips though! I have bought a kit from a brand called Belissimo so I can create this look at Xmas, I'm just waiting for the right occasion to bring the full on bling out. Belissimo are currently stocked in Topshop and have loadssss of different colours! I have Crimson already and intend on buying black next. 

My favourite colour this season (apart from black of course) has to be auburgine and rich deep purple; I even plan on buying towels this colour for our new bathroom! Auburgine furs and velvet textures will look so luxurious and glam for the winter season, worn with lots of silver gothic jewellery and black lace will create the ultimate party look. I think this colour also looks great on nails and lips; I love matching my lipstick to my outfit and accessories! 

To see what I pin on a daily basis follow my Pinterest account Chloeflo :) 

CC x

DIY | Ripped Jeans

After seeing a lot of ripped style jeans in magazines and in the shops lately I have been umming and ahhing about ripping a pair of my own jeans myself, even though I am not the best at DIY or arts and crafts! However after looking at a few tutorials online I mustered up the courage to possibly butcher and ruin a pair of my Topshop Leigh jeans...luckily they survived and here are the results!

So I am now going to explain step-by-step how to re-create this look yourself. If I can do it, a monkey could do it! 

What you need

Jeans

Sharp scissors

Pen

Sand paper

Needle

Mark on the jeans with a pen where you want the rips (marking the jeans whilst you are wearing them is easier and more accurate)

Fold the jeans in the opposite direction of the pen line as shown below, then using the scissors cut the jeans as marked.

Once you have made the slit, use the sand paper to fray the edges. There's no wrong or right way to do this, so just go for it! The more messier the better in my opinion.

You may get long bits of thread and fabric after fraying your jeans so just trim them down to your preferred length with the scissors.

Once you have finished fraying your jeans they should look something like this...

Now if you want to pull the threads out to make them look a bit more naturally ripped, use the needle to  pull out one-by-one the threads until you have the desired effect (excuse my spazzy thumb in the picture below, it's hard taking photos and DIYing your jeans at the same time!)

And that's pretty much it! I have since pulled and ripped my jeans more whilst wearing them, and they should fray a bit more when you wash them. I am even considering putting more rips in my jeans. I hope this post was helpful and interesting! Let me know if you would like to see more DIY posts :)

Hope you all have a good weekend!

CC x 

Outfit Post | Reworked

 Headband | Topshop

Crop Top | New Look

Skirt | Ark (reworked)

Shoes | Missguided

Choker & Rings | Ebay

 My outfit posts lately have all been super casual and day time looks, so I thought i'd mix it up a bit and show you an outfit I would like to wear on my next night out (can you tell I don't get out a lot?) I have also done my "going out" make-up, which is basically the same as my normal make-up apart from the eyeshadow.

Tartan has shown it's pretty face again and is a trend that comes and goes as often as the sun does in England (especially today, never known the weather have as many mood swings!) which is why I never binned this skirt which I got in my first year of uni. Originally it was a tad longer and baggier, but my super star of a mum shortened it for me and it fits a lot better now.

My shoes are my babies and my favourite heels I own! Even though they are extremely high I can assure you they are comfy and easy to walk in, if you know how to walk in stilts. The pentagram choker necklace is my most recent and favourite find on eBay. I have been searching the shops for a nice choker without much luck, but as usual eBay saved the day, and all for a purse-friendly £3.

I am off to bed now as I have an early start and day of travelling to Ireland tomorrow, hopefully I will have some nice photos and outfits to share with you when I get back!  

CC x 

Outfit Post | Heavy In The Day

Hat & Rucksack | New Look

Dress | Topshop

Jacket | Miss Selfridge

Boots | Dr.Martens

Necklace | Urban Outfitters

Bracelet | Gift

Rings | eBay & Forever 21

 

I love it when I rediscover an old item of clothing that you totally forgot about (my mum would say that's a sign of having too many clothes, I disagree!). I did this with my black fedora hat which I got nearly two years ago now when I was on work experience in London. It is a little out of shape from being squished in my drawer but oh well, you can't really tell!

 

The dress is a new purchase from Topshop and was the perfect day to night dress on my recent trip to Amsterdam. It's extremely comfortable, flattering and the perfect length for my height which is something i normally struggle with when it comes to dresses.

 

I did wear it without tights and just knee-high socks in Amsterdam but it was a wee bit chilly today!

 

The Dr.Martens are also a new purchase which I got for the bargain price of £58 brand new from eBay. Pretty good considering the retail price is £125! Still in the early stages of wearing them in though, can't say they are the comfiest shoes i've ever had (I blame my stupidly arched feet).

 

Next weekend I will be going to Radio One's Big Weekend in Ireland to visit my boyfriend, and I can definitely say this will be a perfect outfit for the festival.

 

 

CC x 

 

 

Outfit Post | I ❤ Gothenburg

 

Hat & Shoes | Topshop

Top & Rucksack | New Look

Skirt | H&M

Cardigan | Urban Outfitters

Necklace | Empty Casket

Black Stone Ring | Forever 21

Other Rings | eBay

Lipstick | Suedeberry Lime Crime

 

Today I am blogging from Gotherburg in Sweden, so here is my first outfit post abroad! I'm visiting my boyfriend on tour and this is my last full day with him.

I have to say I really love this city, all the guys look like Zara models, the streets are clean, the sun is shining and everyone sits outside drinking wine, what more could you want?

I am gonna keep this post short and sweet as I am now off to have another drink in the sun :)

CC x
 

Outfit Post | Boho

Dress | Primark

Shoes | Topshop

Head Chain | Rock 'N' Rose

Necklace | Empty Casket

Rings | Ebay, Forever 21, Primark

In my last outfit post I mentioned how I tend to claim items of clothing back that I designate for Ebaying just before I put them up for auction...well i've done it again.

I have literally had this Primark dress for YEARS. I think I got it when I was about 17 which was 6 years ago, flippin' eck! I have held on to it for so long waiting for an opportunity to wear it again and I feel now is the right time.

I teamed it up with some chunky Topshop boots and Rock 'N' Rose head chain to give it a bit of an edge, and I would wear a leather jacket and rucksack to finish the look. I haven't dared to wear it out yet as it takes a lot for me to get my legs out during the day time in England, however after this recent lovely weather it may not be long before I dare to bare!

One more thing, the lilac lipstick i'm wearing is by Barry M and is my new favourite lipstick; i'm in love with it! Literally worn it everyday since I bought it.

What do you think of this look? All thoughts and comments are extremely appreciated :)

CC x 

Outfit Post | To Sell or Not to Sell

 Jeans and Hat | Topshop

Top | Primark

Creepers | Garage Shoes

 Necklaces | Empty Casket 

 

If you follow my Instagram or Twitter you may know that I am constantly selling my clothes on eBay (click here if you want to have a nosey at what i'm selling!), however I have a bad habit of 'claiming' clothes back that I intended to sell but then change my mind just before I put them up for auction. In this case I did it with this yellow vintage style bird print blouse from Primark.

 

I haven't worn it in over a year (admittedly I kinda forgot about it) but rediscovered it as I was sorting my clothes out for eBaying, and decided it was a keeper after all! To prove to myself that I did need to keep it I wore it today to go shopping in and this is how I styled it.

 

I have also rediscovered my creepers that I bought last summer now that the weather is finally getting milder, it's a welcomed change from wearing ankle boots!

 

CC x 

 

Company Fashion Forum | Manchester

 

Yesterday I had a really fun day out in Manchester at the Company Fashion Forum! I saw the advert for the event in last month's Company magazine and I knew that I needed to go (nothing to do with the free goody bags...ahem). After my recent job loss and relentless hunt for a job/internship in fashion, a chance to receive expert advice from Victoria White, the editor of Company magazine (my dream job!) along with a panel of fashion industry insiders seemed like an opportunity not to be missed.

The Panel 

The Panel

 The event was held at Manchester University in one of the lecture rooms which was full of fellow bloggers, fashion students and enthusiasts, all of whom were super stylish! It was a great opportunity to get some fashion inspo as well as fashion job advice.

 

The event involved the panel talking individually about themselves and their jobs, and how they managed to get where they are today. Their jobs all varied so much but a lot of the advice was quite similar; work hard, make yourself indispensable and you will get the job!

 

I decided to take notes of things I needed to improve/do based on the advice I received:

• Make your job application stand out; send your C.V in the post with a handwritten letter in a package and be as creative as possible.
 
• If you're sending an email make the subject line stand out with something funny or interesting, otherwise it will just get deleted without being read.
 
• Keep cover letters brief; all the employer wants to know is why you love the company and want to work for them and what you can offer.
 
• Cut out any irrelevant jobs/work experience on your C.V, the employer doesn't want to know your life story! Make it short, snappy and to the point.
 
• Offer to set up and look after the social media for a local fashion boutique or store that doesn't have a strong online presence, it all counts as experience and you are helping them out for free.
 
• Get a LinkedIn account and Twitter, this is the best way to network online and 'stalk' the people/companies you want to work for!
 
• If you have a blog make it good; there's no point in having a blog if it's rubbish!
 
• Get as much experience working for magazines as possible, once you've worked for one the chance is you will get to move around and work for many more.

This was just a fraction of the advice given to us at the event, if I told you all of it this post would be pages and pages long! It was all super inspiring and motivating though, and I will be spending a lot of time taking on board all this advice and improving my chances of landing a job in fashion.

 

Now on to the important stuff, the goody bag!

The Goody Bag

From Left to Right Clockwise | Right Guard deodrant spray, Palmer's Cocoa Butter, Little White Lie tanning lotion, Dentek floss picks, Velvotan tanning mitt, Nail Art Nail Tattoos, Kleenex Shine Absorbing Sheets, Batiste Dry Shampoo, Colour Extreme Hair Art in blue, Sour Cream and Onion Popchips, Gold by Giles Mega Volume Lashes, Miner's The Matte Factor Lip Paint and Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White toothpaste

 

So the free bag of goodies just made the day even better! My top three freebies have to be the Palmer's Cocoa Butter, Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White toothpaste and Nail Art Nail Tattoos. I shall definitely be trying the Nail Tattoos this weekend for my friends' birthday night out!

 

 

And last but not least here is what I wore for the Company Fashion Forum:

 



Neon Jumper | eBay

Leather Look Leggings and Boots | Topshop

Coat | Missguided

Rucksack | New Look

Neon Necklace | H&M

Black Chain Necklace | River Island

 



Please excuse my poor quality phone pictures throughout this post!

I hope you all have a nice weekend :)

 



 

CC x

Outfit Post | H&M Did Good

 Neon top, Leggings, Jacket and Neon Necklace | H&M

Spiked Necklace | Regal Rose

Rucksack | New Look

Rings | eBay

Me and my boyfriend went out for tea last night and this is what I wore. I struggle to wear colourful clothes as I find that wearing grey/black is so much easier, so here is my attempt at wearing neon! Neon is a popular trend this Spring/Summer, and is a great way to brighten up any plain outfit whether it's with accessories or one statement piece of clothing.

I was surprised as to how good H&M is this season, as I am normally quite hit and miss with the clothing from there. I love the jacket which has a sports luxe feel to it and is great for nights out as a cover up whilst we are still waiting for summer. I love, love, LOVE the neon necklace, which I have layered with a spiked necklace to give it a more edgier look. My inspiration for layering jewellery came from fellow blogger and a friend of mine, Chanda, who recently did a blog post on this which you can see here.

I hope everyone's having a fab week! 

CC x

Introducing Coco's Pearls

Hi, my name is Chloe Mellors, i am 22 years old and a recent journalism graduate. I work part-time in a shoe shop for now whilst i figure out what to do with my life!!

I have always wanted to blog, but never felt confident enough in my writing to do it. However after doing a placement at a magazine and receiving positive feedback i feel much more motivated!!

I want Coco's Pearls to be a personal fashion blog about the things i love, so be prepared to read a lot about shoes!!

CC x