It's finally here! The weather is getting warmer, the sun has remembered it's supposed to come out during the day and those thick jumpers can go back in the wardrobe for a couple of months... it's spring!
While I am perfectly happy to spend every waking hour in jeans and leather boots, paired with either a jumper or tshirt and a leather jacket normally, even I like to change things up a little when the seasons change and this year I found some inspiration on tobi.com, along with a couple of other places. I put together a couple of different outfits for various "events" or occassions to show you guys but all the items are pretty versatile so could be worn in lots of different ways.
Side note: these were taken after DAYS of really bad back pain so I don't look or feel at my best here)
First up is the Zoey Off Shoulder Crop Top in white, which is currently just £26 (using the code on the product page). This isn't my usual style, but there's just something about it that feels really spring/summer appropriate for me. I love that the main body is really fitted, while the bell sleeves bring in a bit of movement. A great selling point is that the top hem has a rubberised feel that will stop you worrying about it falling down, especially useful if you're slightly bigger up top like me, because bras are not an option!
I chose to pair this with a pair of black jeans, (this pair from New Look are great at £15.99) but anything high-waisted would look great with this, and to dress it up a little pair it with a white skirt. But I kept things casual so would also wear with a pair of ankle boots like this pair, which are £28 from New Look. A final flash of colour would really set this look off and I love the L'Oreal Infallible Lip Paint in 204 Red Actually for £6.99.
I kept things really casual with my next pick, which I know I am going to get so much wear out of in the warmer weather because it's so comfortable; the Lace Up For It Romper Hoodie, in black for £27 (again use the code on the page).
You can lace up the front as much or as little as you want, and there's also a drawstring around the waist too, as well as.. wait for it.. pockets! The side is pretty open, so if you go braless in the heat you'll want to be a little careful, but it could easily work well with a black bra too. Because this is such a casual piece you want to keep everything toned down and I'd pair this with a really classic pair of Converse (which I live in during the summer anyway), like this pair from Asos for £50.
It was time to get a little bit more dressy with the next one, the Destiny Cold Shoulder Bodysuit in Merlot, which is like nothing I've ever worn before and is on final sale for £23 (with discount code) right now.
So this is a bodysuit, but it also has cold shoulders and a very very deep v at the front.. that's a lot of things going on. I don't tend to wear bodysuits because I find them inconvenient but I loved the sleeves on this, the v was a bit too deep for me because it means I definitely can't wear a bra and that leaves me lacking support, but if you have a smaller chest than me I can definitely see this looking amazing on you.
Because so much was happening up top I kept it simple but classy with a black maxi skirt like this one from ASOS for £18, which would go well with a pair of strappy heels, these are from also from ASOS at £35. Because it's a dressy look I'd keep the makeup that way too with Essie's Gel Couture nail polish in Amethyst Noir (£9.99) and this Revolution Matte Nude in Lust (£3).
I accessorised with this Viviana Layered Choker Set which is £8 (with the code) and really adds the final touch. Tobi have lots of great jewellery like this so I'd definitely recommend you take a look if you need some sparkle.
My final outfit is another dressy one but both the top and the skirt could easily be used differently in either a more casual look or a more monochrome feel. The Forbidden Wonder Skirt in black is just £11 and I love it. I know it's a skirt I'm going to get plenty of wear out of, and paired with the Alanna Off Shoulder Crop Top in this gorgeous nude with a creamier lace overlay (£35) it looks great.. although again, off shoulder tops don't really suit me because I have bigger boobs and broad shoulders.
For a fancier occassion I'd pair with these heels from New Look (£25), Barry M nail polish (£5) and Collection Lip Colour in Fudge Delight (£4) to bring out both the black and the nude of the clothes.
Some of the clothes are out of my personal comfort zone, like the bodysuit, but I'm fairly certain I'll get plenty of wear out of them and will definitely revisit the site to see what else they get in through the year. I'm ready for the sunshine!
I'd love to know how you get your wardrobe ready for the change of season so please drop me a comment down below ☺
Stay safe, x
