Fashionably Late

This is quite possibly the most comfortable outfit I have ever worn. The slouchy shirt dress is a great shape, and the tie belt means that it will suit most shapes. This outfit is the perfect combination of girly and casual, and check shirts rarely go out of style so you'll have it for years. Dress: Oasis

How would you style white trainers? let me know in the comments!

Fashion blogs are a great way to keep up with fashion news, trends and even with events in your area, but with so many blogs out there it can be hard to tell which ones are worth a follow and which are just worth a brief look. (Apart from this one obvs!) I mainly read UK based blogs as it means I don't fall in love with items I can't get my hands on, but some others have made their way onto the list too. These aren't the only blogs I read, just my personal top ten faves!

1. Niamh Kelly
This Northern Irish blogger has a really keen eye for high street style, and unlike other bloggers, her outfits are totally wearable for everyday life. She attends Belfast based events and tweets and instagrams them in a way which makes you feel like you're a part of it. Speaking of Instagram hers is one to be envied, and will leave you feeling as though yours needs a bit of TLC. Also lets be honest, her name is pretty good too!

2. Cupcakes and Cashmere
If aesthetically pleasing pics are your thing, then this is the site for you. Full of some of the most beautiful photography I've ever seen, Emily is one of the most organised stylish people on the internet and between her blog and her book of the same name, you will have serious life envy.

3. Frassy
Audrey has a beautiful way with words, and some of her posts are so relatable, that you will feel like she is your new BFF. Her instagram is full of beautiful outfit posts, with both high street and high end pieces thrown into the mix, meaning that her look is easier to emulate.

4. LLYMLRS
Lily's blog was one of the first I ever discovered and it was part of the reason I started one of my own. Her fashion posts are original but still very wearable, and the way she writes sucks you in as reading it does seem like chatting with your friend. Her youtube channel is full of brilliant beauty vids too.

5. Talking About M
Megans beauty knowledge is second to none, and her eyeliner flicks are genuine goals. If you struggle with deciding which beauty products to buy, Megans blog holds the answers alongside some seriously beautiful photographs.

6. The Love Cats Inc.
This is one of my more recent discoveries, but one I am so glad I stumbled upon. I've never seen another blog that does flatlays as good as this one. Also Helen is likely to give you serious hair envy.

7. Thunder and Threads
Irish blogger Leanne is well known for her grungy style, but even if her look is not quite your style, her writing is a really good reason to stay. Her lifestyle posts come from her heart, and she uses her blog as a platform to discuss amazing things, such as body image, her past surgeries on her jaw and the impact they've had on her life. Really amazing stuff all interspersed with great fashion and beauty discussions too.

8. What Olivia Did
Beautifully retro styling and pictures give a different edge to Olivia's blog and make it standout from the others. Through her social media channels she keeps you up to date with new releases in both fashion and beauty, and gives you an insight into events she attends. 

9. London Beauty Queen
If you want to learn more about the science behind the products you put on your face, then Hayleys blog is where you need to look. She knows her stuff and has even written an ebook on the subject. You'll also discover loads of new beauty brands along the way.

10. The Girl in The Bowler Hat
Outfit posts you can copy, Check. Hats you'll wish you could pull off, Check. Beautiful backdrops of Newcastle in her Pics, Check. This girls blog has got it all and it's paying off big time. Amy will give you a good idea of what to buy from the high street and show you how to put it all together.


What are your favourite blogs? Let me know below if I've missed any brilliant sites I need to know about. 

These days our phones seem to be an extension of our hands, and honestly I can't remember the last time I didn't have it with me, (which is pretty bad, really) but in the age of smartphones this is pretty useful, as you can do pretty much anything on your phone. Whether you use it mostly for social media or for listening to music there are some pretty great apps out there. There are also some great fashion and beauty apps available.

(Please note, these are all iPhone apps, as that is what I use, however a lot of these will be available on an android platform as well.)

1. Shopstyle

This app is an online shopping saviour. whether you're looking for something specific or just having a browse, this app does work great for both. I mainly use it to search for specific items, simply type what you're looking for into the search bar and then it will bring up 100's of options. Then further refine by colour, size and budget and you will have the ultimate, personally curated shop, better than you can imagine.

If you're feeling brave you can even look at the designer options, and set up a sale alert, so you will get an email the second the item gets reduced. It is a total lifesaver.


2. Depop 

This is ebay for the instagram age. Whether you're buying or selling, Depop lets you do it in a more aesthetic way, and the app has a much more social media feel to it, with 'Followers' and 'Likes', but it is still easy and quick to sell stuff on, and still has the safety net of using paypal as a payment method.

Mostly for selling clothes and shoes on, so anything else you're looking to sell it might still be better to stick to ebay.


3. Polyvore 

Polyvore is great for getting creative, and most of you will probably already know about the website, but the app is great for creating quick moodboards and style boards, as well as browsing other peoples boards.

Outfit inspiration will be readily available from all the collages available, so no matter what occasion you're dressing for, you should be able to pick up some tips.


4. Lookbook

The ultimate destination for outfit inspiration, lookbook is full of outfit pics from all over the world. If you're ever struggling to put a look together, lookbook is the place to turn to.

Perfect for those times when you buy something really nice and have no idea how to wear it, this app is perfect for tackling tricky trends,


5. Bloglovin

Ideal for those of us that love keeping up with the latest posts from our favourite bloggers. Keep all of your blogs in the one place, so you don't need to have several different tabs open on your browser.

It's also great for finding new blogs to follow, as it will recommend similar blogs to the ones you already follow, making it even easier to find new inspiration.


6.The Net Set


This app actually comes from Net-a-Porter, but its great even if that is way out of your usual budget, as there are way more things than just shopping on it. Create a profile and follow designers and industry influencers, and you can also join different 'style tribes'.

It's a fashion based social network essentially, and it is the best kind of social networking I've ever discovered.


7. Pinterest

I've already discussed my pinterest obsession, but the iPhone app is really handy and means I can use it wherever I am.

At the moment my Pinterest is a bit wedding crazy due to the fact that my best friend is getting married (Yay!) but I'm also loving the AW fashion and beauty pins that are starting to pop up now that it's September,