Big Bows & Bouquets

I Am Wearing :
Big Bow Collar - c/o Dawson D Rose Breton Stripe Sweater - H&M (old) Boyfriend Jeans - New Look Ankle Strap Heels - Zara (old) Watch - Caravelle 
Hope your Sunday is as chilled as mine!
After having a lovely Birthday week I thought I would bring some of the beautiful flowers I have received into my latest blog post!
This week the lovely ladies over at Dawson D Rose sent me the beautiful (made in England) big bow collar that I am wearing in this post. I just love discovering home grown talent and I have the up most respect for British designers who can make their products here in the UK. Please go and check them out - they have a selection of gorgeous collars that can be worn with any outfit and will soon be launching some beautiful sleeveless jackets - well worth a look!
Much love and thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes
You are the BEST!
MWAH Clare Astra XOXO
 

LOOK LFW Inspiration

I Am Wearing :
Lilac Coat - Asos Pink Sweater - H&M (old) Boy Friend Jeans - H&M Orange Heels - Primark Orange Handbag - Vintage Fur Pom Pom - River Island
I am a little late posting this but I was very flattered when LOOK magazine contacted me asking to feature me in their LFW blogger style article!
Thank you LOOK!
XOXO Clare Astra

All White Cons

I Am Wearing :
Red Biker Jacket - Primark Grey Roll Neck - Zara (old) Boyfriend Jeans - H&M (old) Sunglasses - BooHoo Chanel Boy Bag  All White Converse - c/o JD Sports
Oh my gosh - I can't tell you how stoked I am with my new all white cons! I was chatting with my friend this week (who has also bought these trainers), about how much we like the black cons but both independently came to the conclusion that these all white beauties will go with everything in our wardrobe!
That said I am now thinking about expanding my converse collection - which consists of original white cons, pink high tops and gold glitter cons - to include a black pair - they are just so darn cool!
Are you a Converse girl?
Have a great weekend
XOXO Clare Astra 

Leopard Print & Studs

I Am Wearing :
Yellow Coat - Primark White Roll Neck - c/o Next Ripped Boyfriend Jeans - New Look Leopard Print Studded Heels - c/o Dune London Red Fedora - Colette Hayman
These SHOES! - I am soooo in love, they fit beautifully and boy do they look like they cost 10X the price! The heel height is perfection - not too high that you cant spend a day in them. The studded ankle strap is rock chick enough to make your boyfriend jeans look killer! And the leopard print pony fabric is just the cherry on top of the perfect shoe cake!
Did I mention that I LOVE these shoes?!
Brace yourselves because you are going to be seeing a lot of these bad boys in 2015!
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIENDS!
I hope 2015 will bring you lots of love, joy and happiness!
Thank you for all of your support and kindness throughout 2014.
MWAH XOXO Clare Astra

Baby It's Cold Outside

I Am Wearing : 
Checked Wool Coat - Peridot London c/o Tags On Sequinned T-Shirt - Glamorous c/o Asos Fashion Finder Denim Shirt - Primark BoyFriend Jeans - NewLook Glitter Heels - c/o Deichmanns Wide Brim Fedora - H&M
This is look 3 from my Asos Fashion Finder style a sequinned t-shirt 5 ways challenge.
I opted for a layered look - since it has turned super cold in the UK I was happy with this decision!!
Working sequins into your day look is a festive season must! In fact I have been happily working sequins into my day wear all year long and it has been well received by you guys and the people I meet. For some reason sequins seem to make people happy! 
A little sparkle on a dull day goes a long way.
(you can totally use that quote - I think I might make it my new mantra! LOL)
Here's to the freakin weekend friends!
MWAH Clare Astra XOXO

In A Beautiful Pea Green Coat

I Am Wearing : 
Green Boyfriend Coat - c/o Oasap Ox Blood Sweater - c/o SugarHill Boutique  Boyfriend Jeans - Primark Studded Brogues - TopShop Bowler Hat - Primark Watch - Michael Kors Above Knuckle Ring - c/o The Bohemian Collective
Oh my gosh! Words cannot describe how happy I am with my new Oasap coat and SugarHill Boutique  sweater AND how freakin AHHHAMZED I am that they look so good together!
I am going to let you into a secret ..... I have worn this entire outfit TWICE this week! YES you heard me right TWICE in ONE week! - I know how unfashionable that sounds but i dont care! It's comfy AND cosy and as I work from home nobody can judge me - except maybe my husband and dog but they love me regardless of what I am wearing because I feed them!!!
Who has plans to see fireworks this weekend? I dooooo!!!
Bonfire night is one of the best things about being British - I LOVE fireworks and sparklers and standing in the cold all wrapped up eating toffee apples all snuggled up with your friends staring into the nights sky illuminated by fireworks!
EEEIKKKK I am excited for Saturday night!
Have a WONDERFUL weekend my firends MWAH