Coated in Style

It's cold, wet and windy... the worst combination for style. Hair gets flatter, faces get chapped and those cute skirts get put away in the fear of wearing and baring all! I speak from experience... cringe worthy!!!

But just because the weathers miserable, doesn't mean you have to look miserable too. Find a stylish coat you can wear throughout winter that will keep you warm and look super chic at the same time and this year... coats have gone crazy, with all different styles making a come back.

Not sure which one suits you?

Then have a look at the best coats about on the high street! There are different shapes, lengths, textures and thicknesses to suit all!

Double Breasted Pea Coat: £95

Premium wool lined coat: £125

Raw Edge Boyfriend coat: £125

Wool Panel Check coat: £98

Grey Texture Ovoid Coat: £78

                    Overcoats at Topshop

Overcoats are bang on trend this season... rolling straight out of the 80s.

The overcoat just screams quirky, stylish and out there, so it's no surprise that Topshop is leading the way on the high street with these boyfriend style coats. Baggy, oversized and chic and extremely warm!

Above are my top 5, suiting any personality, whether your quite grungy, girly or classic.

There are many more on the website, but these were my fav...

               

Will this suit me???

The overcoat is large, bulky and long!

If you are petite or have a fuller figure... you might want to stay away from this style... especially small. It will swamp you!

Two Tone Drape Coat: £98

Tokyo Cowl Coat: £98

Short drape coat: £78

Tokyo Cowl Coat: £98

Mini texture Drape Coat: £98

Faux Leather Sleeve Coat: £85

Drape coats at Oasis

Drape coats are such a slouchy coat, but this season an added belt gives the coat a silhouette and a smarter feel. These coats are so easy to wear with everything. Wear loose for a comfy, casual look or belted for a chic and dressier feel, depending on the occasion. Oasis have the best wrap coats in this year with a great price tag too! 

Will I suit it???

This coat is great for all shapes. If your petite, go for a shorter version to make your legs longer.

If your slight and thin and want to create curves, the drapes will look fuller on your bust and hips and the belt will keep your tum looking tiny.

If your curvy or a fuller figure, wear the belt to accentuate your hour glass figure.

Taller frames can get away with wearing a fuller and longer draped style.

Dirty Wash Parka: £95

Three Way Parka: £100

Clean Parka: £100

Detachable Faux Fur Parka: £90

Parkas at Warehouse

Parka coats seem to pop up every year. They're a classic casual jacket to be worn everyday. Warehouse haven't let me down. Ever since I can remember I have bought and admired the Parkas in Warehouse. They stay true to the original parka, with an occasional twist. I really like the dirty wash parka (above). It's more fitted with a slither of leather for a sexier and smarter look.

Will it suit me???

The beauty about a parka is that it's all about comfort and very chilled, therefore anyone can pull this off. You can go for a fuller and thicker coat if your slight and a longer hem if you're tall.

Bonded Check Duffle: £85

Barbour Duffle Coat: £339

Bonded Check Duffle Coat: £85

Gloverall slim duffle coat with wool and check lining: £229

Duffles at ASOS

Think glamorous Paddington bear! I've rooted for a good duffle coat for a while... something casual but with a hint of glam. As you can imagine, it isn't that easy. But ASOS pulled it out the bag. Now I know a few are a bit pricey... but they'll last and will be extremely warm.

Will I suit it???

If your quite full breasted, then this coat isn't for you. The toggles at the front will pull, giving an unnatural close to the coat. If your short, again keep it short hemmed. Thin, tall ladies (you beautiful creatures) can wear longer and fuller duffles.

Faux Leather Biker Jacket: £55

Boxy Leather Biker: £185

Collarless Leather Biker: £165

Quilted Leather Look jacket: £58

Long line Leather look wool Biker: £75

Leathers at Topshop

Now I know leather jackets aren't exactly coats and let's be honest, not the warmest either, but they look great. Whether it's summer or winter, we wear them. Topshop has a really fun and different style collection of leather this season. They may not be the best quality leather, if some are real leather at atll, but you can't argue with the price and style. If you want a high quality leather, then I suggest All saints, but this will set you back a good £400/£500 smackaronnies.

Will it suit me???

YES!!! A leather jacket suits any age, size and shape. Just remember your lengths and that it does up comfortably. No point getting a jacket that looks great fitted when it's open, but too tight when done up.

Military Style Long Trench: £119

Leather Sleeve Trench: £119

Leather Appliques Trench: £199

Mango Belted Trench: £84.90

Trenches at Mango

The trench coat... what a classic. This coat will stand the hands of time and still be as stylish and chic as ever. Mango has a lovely collection this season. Nothing fancy and bold, but great lines and neat cut... quality shines through! The collection is in shades of nudes, tans and creams with a hint of grey and black for a sexier/ edgier feel. Classic tan and cream work best as this never dates.

Will I suit it???

A mac is all about looking smart and clean cut. If you are quite petite, find a length that doesn't completely buries you. It's supposed to look fitted and accentuate your form. With this coat, it doesn't matter what dress size, just make sure it fits well. Fitted, not tight! 

So no matter how cold it is, you can always be coated and draped in style.

Signing out

Becky

xoxox



I keep losing weight, but it keeps finding me again

I thought I would take a detour this week from fashion and give you a quick insight into something I seem to be constantly doing... dieting.

I've never been one of these naturally skinny girls, who just seem to look WOW in everything, but I am an average size 10... occasionally a 12 when I decide to munch to my hearts content. 

When it comes to diets... I am a bit of a yoyo dieter, I confess, but I've stumbled across a new diet that I haven't tried and without sounding like a cheese ball, it really worked. I dunno if any of you have heard about it, but it's called the Military Diet. It's not as scary as it sounds and the best bit is it's only three days long. You'll all have heard of the 5:2 diet: well it's similar in a lot of ways, but stricter. You have to follow it exactly... no cheating or it won't work. 

I was a little sceptical at first... espesh when it says results up to 10lb weight loss. So I thought, what the heck, it's only three days. Me and my friend did it together (it helps if you have support) and although it was tough, I did lose 4lb. 

So... here's a breakdown of what I ate!

Day 1: 

Brekie:

Black Tea

Chunky Peanut butter (substitue sunflower spread) on wholemeal toast

half a Grapefruit (supstitue orange)

Lunch:

1 slice of wholemeal toast

1/2 cup of tuna.... we worked it out as 3/4 of a tin of tuna

Tea:

Green Beans 

1 ounce of any meat... Chicken is the best as it's lean.

dessert:

1 small Apple

1/2 a Banana 

1 cup of vanilla ice cream. 

Drinks: water! 

Day 2:

Brekie:

1 slice of wholemeal toast

1 egg, cooked however you like

1/2 Banana ( I chose to save mine for later)

Lunch:

4 crackers

1 boiled egg

1 cup of cottage cheese (substitute 1 slice of cheddar)

Tea:

1/2 cup of carrots

1 cup of broccoli

2 hot dogs (no bread)

Dessert:

1/2 a cup of ice cream

(my saved banana)

Drinks: Water!

Day 3: 

Brekie:

4 crackers

Small apple (half a large)

1 slice of cheddar cheese (substitute a cup of cottage cheese)

Lunch:

1 slice of wholemeal toast

1 egg, cooked however

Tea:

1 cup of tuna

Dessert:

1 cup of ice cream

1/2 a banana

Drinks: Water!!!

If you're like me and NEED your caffeine... you can have black coffee or tea. Ok it's not as nice and fulfilling  but it does the job.I had to do this pretty much straight away, as I was getting headaches.

ahhhh that's better!!!!

It seems quite strange the different types of food, but it's something to do with digestion and these foods work together. But all that matters is it works. The other 4 days of the week, you can eat normal (not over eat) and then do this every the other remaining three days. :)

It's especially good if you have a party or a holiday and you just want to shed a couple pounds. Try it an see what you think?

Follow me on Instagram to see the outcome: Click me

Signing out

Becky

xoxox