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Layering Tips for Autumn

October 1, 2024 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

It’s October and the layering season is now upon us! I love autumn a lot! It is one of my favourite seasons, especially in fashion and style. The weather is cool enough to still play around with pieces and layer nicely but allows you to show a bit of skin when required. Having said that, I am missing the sunny days already. It felt like summer just breezed past us. We blinked and the seasons changed…

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When it comes to playing dress up, autumn is the season for that. Layering is the theme of the season and I have been busy in the last few days getting my wardrobe ready to slay. If you are wondering how to go about layering this season, here are some layering tips for autumn to help you hone your styling skills.

Keep it simple with a base, mid, and outer layer

There’s no need to overthink or overcomplicate things when it comes to layering. You need 3 layers (base, mid, and outer) to nail your look.

  • The base layer – this is the foundation of your look. For this layer, you could opt for a vest, camisole, or long-sleeve top. This should be comfortable and functional, and what you choose should depend on the overall look you are going for.
  • The mid layer – this piece goes over the base layer. You could go for comfy cardigans, light jumpers, knitwear dresses, and sweaters. This layer is important because it is usually the main character of your look. So pay extra attention to the piece you go for and ensure it looks the part.
  • The outer layer – this is usually the outerwear, so a well-tailored coat, or a padded jacket. Comfort is key here, so I always recommend stylish outerwear that is pretty and functional for utmost comfort.

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Layering is super easy once you have different pieces in various styles and colours for each layer. Like with most things in life, less is more. You don’t have to go on a shopping spree to layer correctly. The first step is to have a look at the autumn/winter pieces you do have and shop to fill in the gaps in your wardrobe.

Also, you could wear some of your spring/summer pieces for longer by styling them as base layers in creative ways. For example, you could wear your light dress over a turtleneck sweater.

Whatever you do, the basic rule of layering is to keep it light and simple, as you stay stylish and toasty. Hope you find these layering tips for autumn useful. Happy styling!

Light Coats for Spring

May 23, 2024 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , , , 2 Comments

It has been raining cats and dogs this week in Cheshire, and all the rain has got me thinking more about investing in some quality light coats for spring. The rainy season can get really messy, so getting some more outerwear for the weather is a must for many of us. If you are feeling the same way and looking to get some stylish coats for the wet season, here are some fashionable ideas for you –

Longline Shower Resistant Raincoat by Next
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I really like this coat. It looks amazing on the model. I love the khaki green colour and simple design. It is quite long which is great for being out and about in the rain. I can see myself grabbing one of these this season. It also comes in grey but I prefer this colour. It is currently priced at £62. What do you think of this coat by Next?
Padstow Mushroom Brown Waterproof Raincoat With Hood by Joules

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This is another beautiful coat for spring. Joules is a brand I have not really explored and I really don’t know why. I plan to grab a few pieces from Joules this spring/summer season to see what the brand is like. This stylish coat is high on my wish-list this season. It comes in a beautiful mushroom shade, and you can also get one in a navy blue shade. This gorgeous coat is currently priced at £89.95. Are you a fan?

Plain Collared Button Through Coat by Bonmarché

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I am really feeling this nude shade this season. It seems many of the light coats for spring are available in the brown/tan shade and they look amazing. This stylish coat from Bonmarché is no exception. I love the relaxed fit and the beautiful colour. It also comes in a navy blue shade which is great. The model is wearing this coat so well, the light price tag of £35 makes this coat even more attractive. What are your thoughts on this beauty?

Off White Lightweight Belted Duster Coat by New Look

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It’s not surprising this New Look coat is on the list. The brand always delivers season after season, and this coat right here ticks all the spring boxes. It is a very stylish piece for the season. I love the effortless chic look and I think it’s great for more formal events. What do you think? It is currently retailing at £35.99 (25% off as at time of writing).

What do you think of these light coats for spring? Where have you been shopping this season?

3 SEO Strategies for your Blog

April 22, 2024 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , 3 Comments

The whole idea behind Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is to make your blog or website easier to find and navigate, so it ranks well on search engines. for It is so important to pay attention to SEO if you are looking to grow your blog. Having a great blog with poor SEO is not a smart way to blog. You don’t have to enrol on a course to improve your blog’s SEO. Having some basic knowledge of key SEO principles would be sufficient to help improve your blog’s ranking and attract more eyeballs to your content.

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If you are new to blogging and wondering how to get started, here are 3 SEO strategies for your blog that you may find very useful –

Keywords research

This is something I started doing in the early days and I still do it. Carrying out a mini research on the keywords you are interested in for your content helps boost the rankings of your blog posts, which would eventually improve the overall blog rankings. Conducting a keyword research is super straightforward, you can use SEO tools like Googles Keyword Planner or Ahrefs.

Use short and catchy titles

The shorter a title, the better the SEO, so resist the urge to make your blog post title complicated. Just make sure the title includes the relevant keywords and it relates to the article itself. You should also include relevant sub headings in the body of the article to help boost the ranking of the blog post, and catch the attention of your readers.

Add relevant links

Another quick way to boost your blog’s SEO is to add relevant external and internal links. Every blog post should contain at least 1 external link and 1 internal link. The magic is in the quality of links, so aim for internal links that are similar to the main theme of the blog post you are writing, and opt for external links that are related to theme, but not too closely related,  so they don’t compete for the same rankings.

Please share your tried and tested SEO tips in the comments section. Thanks for stopping by.

 

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