Dailywear: Sixties leopard print

Hi guys,
Another weekend has flown by and it's goodbye pajamas and comfy hooded tops, hello work clothes, once again! I know it's not a very fashionable thing to admit, but comfort is always my main priority when choosing what to wear: once I'm dressed I don't like to think about my clothes or feel restricted by them.

Today I've managed to combine an outfit that feels loose and comfortable and looks great at the same time: a double win!



I'm slightly in love with this Jarlo dress: it's double layered chiffon (making it seriously flattering) and it flares in a gorgeous Sixties style. Admittedly, it's very very short, but with leggings that really doesn't matter. The best thing is how versatile it is: with my boots it looks amazing during the day, but it would look just as fabulous for the evening teamed with heels and lipstick. It's from our newest Fabfrocks sponsor, a lovely brand called FashionPony, and it's been reduced in the sale to £48.

I've teamed it with my Primarni Owl necklace, Friis & Co bag, and knee high riding boots from Next. Actually I got these from the Next outlet store (called Choice) where they were reduced to £24.75. I never normally wear tall boots, but I think these ones look fab!

Love Tor xxx

Daily wear: A very cold sailor!

The weather has taken another turn towards the significantly cool this morning, which meant a great opportunity to wear my faux fur again! Despite the cold weather, I was feeling nautical and so (like everyone else in the world, it seems) it was time to drag out one of my stripey tees!

Outfit: Coat from river island, scarf from camden market, top from new look, skirt from matalan, bag from miss selfridge, shoes from Topshop.
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This scarf is so old it has holes in it, but it's a great put-on when you don't feel like wearing jewellery - I have really sensitive skin, and it often needs a break from my beloved necklaces! The shoes have gotten wide and sloppy with wear, but I think that only adds to their masculine affect.
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This outfit is a perfect compromise between feeling Spring-y but keeping warm whilst it's still so cold outside. I just wish i'd remembered to pick up a pair of gloves: I have very cold fingers!

Are you sick of the cold weather and longing for more summery clothes yet?


Love, Tor xx

Daily wear: I'm a tiger baby!

Yup that's right, i'm a tiger. But only if tigers come in electric pink! I love unnatural coloured leopard prints, but especially those that come in vibrant colours such as blue and pink. Leopard print in itself is fairly attention grabbing but subverting the colour only draws further attention to it; it also implies youth!
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This dress is from Matalan and was an absolute bargain: I got it in the 70% off January sale for just £5. I'm wearing it with the suede and cotton scarf Mike got me for my birthday last year, my usual winter combo of thermal top and leggings, and my heeled biker boots.
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I got these biker boots for a Christmas party and then left them under my bed at my parents when I went up for the festivities. I visited the folks this weekend and retrieved them: it feels like i've had something new and i've fallen in love with them all over again. If this is what "shopping your wardrobe" feels like then I heartily recommend it: I can't wait to have a couple of hours in my wardrobe this weekend and see what other treasures I unearth!
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I'm going to see the princess and the frog tonight: you know how I feel about Disney! I'm hoping it will make me release my inner princess and finally wear the long lace skirt from River Island that i've had stashed in my wardrobe for the past twelve months. It's very romantic and delicate but insanely difficult to find anything to go with it. Shopping my wardrobe, here I come!
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Love, Tor xx

Betsey Johnson loves me.....

I love Betsey Johnson. In fact, last time I was in the States I blew my entire holiday budget on a rodeo style oversized tan and cream leather handbag. (And borrowed money from my parents for everything else for the rest of the week: when there's fashion there need not be sense)

And it seems that Betsey Johnson loves me back: Or at the very least, designed her A/W08 ready-to-wear collection with me in mind. (yes, I am that self obsessed and the whole world does revolve around me) Almost every single piece in the collection incorporates one of my own personal favourite things; leopard print (my biggest obsession, cheesy or not) floral, geek chic, and sailors.

These pictures excite me so much; I can imagine myself wearing every single outfit, and quite frankly I think I could make them all rock!

There's nothing nicer than seeing a whole new season range and knowing you can recreate it for free from the content of your own wardrobe: except of course maybe being able to afford to buy the full range.