capsule update

it's been two and a bit months of capsule wardrobe and i'm loving it. for the most part it's all the clothes that i would usually wear every day but because there is less to choose from i tend to be more creative and try things i wouldn't usually. 

get ready for a whole lot' a feet/outfit/shoe photos!

layers have become my best friend, along with a simple jeans a t shirt combination which is something i used to shy away from as it just felt too simple but i've been converted. 

i have introduced and said goodbye to a couple of things from my original capsule and swapped a these two long vest tops [1] [2]. 

and added these two pieces which just gave my wardrobe a little more colour. 

 red shirt - red top [similar] 

there are so many outfits i make up daily that aren't extremely interesting and i also spend half the week in all black for work which makes it a little more exciting when i can show you the more inventive outfits i manage to create. 

tomorrow is my graduation day [how has it been three years??] and i have the prettiest dress ready to pair with my lotta clogs so keep your eyes peeled for that post. if you want to keep up with glen and i's adventures go check out our family blog thebarerfam.co.uk for regular updates about all things us.  

love katy 

a capsule wardrobe

i've been considering a capsule wardrobe for a while after seeing hanna from thewayfamily talk about hers. and browsing un-fancy which has so much inspiration and helps me think i could actually do this. 

my style is usually a mash up of a lot of basics pieced together and i tend to wear the same items week by week. so i've just decided to just go for it and i've spent the last few weeks looking at my wardrobe and taking note of the things i wear daily. and i've finally chosen my 40 items and i'll be doing the wardrobe from may 1st to august 1st, then i'll take a look at my summer wardrobe and see if i want to switch things out and make it more summery. 

i've tried to source them all and if i can't find them i've posted something similar.

crochet vest - cotton vest [similar] - green vest - white vest - grey peplum vest

stripe tee -  peplum top [similar] - green tee - yellow tee [similar]  - blogger tee

grey long vest [similar] - striped long vest [similar] - black tee - grey tee 

jacket - fleece - denim shirt

sweatshirt [similar] - denim jacket - denim vest [similar] - g cardigan [similar] - kimono cardigan [similar] 

r cardigan - b cardigan [similar] - y cardigan [similar] - b cardigan - cream cardigan [similar]

black jeans - blue jeans - denim shorts [similar] -

green dress - stripe dress - floral dress - grey dress [similar] - drop hem dress [similar] 

sandals - birkenstocks - clogs - converse - boots 

i also have one hat [similar] and two scarves [1 & 2] plus my handbag

i'm excited to mix and match my outfits, i'll be posting about my outfits and updating on how only having 40 items is going, watch this space!

katy x

Spring Fashion Favourites!

I have been so excited for the spring to arrive these past few weeks. The weather isn't exactly on board with my plan to start wearing more summery clothes and less wooly hats! I thought I'd share a few of the trends I'm excited to try out once the weather warms up!

Dungarees

If you follow me on Pinterest you might have spotted my obsession with overalls (dungarees)!
I love that they're so casual and easy for everyday wear.

This H&M pair would be a great starter pair to see how you like wearing them.

Image from hm.com

I've also spotted these from Free People (a brand I'm currently obsessed with!) which are a bit more expensive at £88, but definitely an investment but from what I've heard hard wearing.

Photograph from Free People Blog

Hats

Hats! I'm obsessed, I've always loved hats in theory, on other people, I've just never necessarily on myself. But recently I bought a wide brim fedora from Primark as a trial run and I can't get enough hats in my life now!

This Classic Fedora from Catarzi for Asos in a dark red. I love how easily a hat like this can dress up an outfit, you could be wearing jeans and a tshirt and a hat would bring an outfit together. 

Image from Asos.com

A pale grey/pink would be perfect for spring outfits and summer dresses. This hat from Topshop would make a perfect floppy summer hat.

Image from Topshop.com 

Stripes

It's not a new trend or obsession for me but I can't wait for more stripes. Stripes that I don't have to hide them with coats, scarfs and so many layers.

I love this boxy stripe dress from Next, I can imagine it paired with a nice pair of tan sandals and a easy denim jacket. 

Image from Next.co.uk

And of course this slouchy stripe tee from People Tree would look perfect paired with jeans or tucked into a floral skirt.

Image from Asos.com 

Sandals

I am sick of boots. That's probably something I never thought I would say, but I can't wait to shed my chunky boots in favour of something a little daintier. I am so excited for sandals!

I actually invested in some Saltwater Sandals for Christmas in anticipation of the spring arriving soon. I have heard so many amazing things about these sandals so decided to just dive in and get a simple tan pair.

Image from Saltwater sandals

Lastly I'm in love with the Lotta From Stockholm Clogs, they have all different styles and heel heights, perfect for someone like me who loves the lower heeled options. I'm lusting after the braided low heel clogs! I feel like they'd go so well with all different outfits, jeans, dresses and skirts.

Image from Breathe Happiness

I can't wait for the warmer weather to appear and hopefully I can break out some of these ideas. 

There's going to be a lot more fashion posts on writerbakermaker this year, so keep a look out for ootds and seasonal favourites.

I'll also be posting over at northumbriafashsoc.blogspot.co.uk so go check it out! My first post, up this week, is all about my eBay/thrifted clothes and how I style them. 

Katy xx