Sometimes, things really are just black and white

I don't claim to have a great, unique, quirky, 'trendy' fashion sense. I'm very much a comfort seeking creature so my 'signature' look so to speak, is an oversized hoody/jumper and a pair of leggings. Simples.
For evening occasions I usually still wear the leggings, leather-look if I'm feeling particularly adventurous, and throw on a 'dressier' top, loose fitting always.

While I'm no stranger to wearing a little burst of colour here and there, black and white is always comforting and never looks 'unfashionable'. Slap on some red lipstick and it's instantly more 'polished'.

(Please click on the photos to see them bigger and clearer. Also please note I use my phone to take pictures so the quality isn't always amazing). 

Cover-up - Primark (Current Season);  Leggings - Forever21;  Bag - Primark (Current Season);  Shoes - H&M

Cover-up - Primark (current season);  Wedges - H&M

I picked up this absolute bargain of a cover-up/cardigan from Primark just earlier this week, LOVE it! I think it's such a versatile piece that looks delicate but can definitely be edged up. Throw over a vest top, a plain black dress, anything really, it's so pretty and classy. And the quality is really not bad at all considering it's Primark! 

These wedges are my favourite shoes for when I want to look a bit more groomed but don't want the hassle and pain of heels, so comfy, edgy, and versatile. Bargain. 

White Gold Bracelet - my Dad;  Bag - Primark (Current Season);  Sephora by O.P.I - 'And a Cherry On Top'

I decided to accessorise very simply with only one piece of jewellery, a sturdy structured bag and red polish. Very simple and no fuss but they rounded off the outfit nicely. 

Also picked up the bag from Primark this week, it's a River Island knock-off but you can't tell it's from Primark, love it. 

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FACE: Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturiser (Warm Radiance); Bobbi Brown under-eye corrector; Collection 2000 concealer (Shade 2); Benefit Moon Beam; Nars Blush in Taos; Benefit Hoola bronzer
EYES: Urban Decay Half-Baked on lid; Urban Decay Smog in crease; Maybelline Gel Eye-Liner; Maybelline in Colossal, MAC powerpoint in Engraved
LIPS: Mac lipliner in Spice; Nars Jungle Red lipstick 

Accenting a monochrome outfit with red is a bit of a cliché, but I clearly, have absolutely no problem with that. I think a red lip and red nails compliment a black and white outfit perfectly and make it look so much more polished and Chanel-esque. The colour of the lips looks a bit more orange/pink toned than it really is but to see a proper review of the lipstick click here. 

What are your comfort colour palettes for outfits? Red lips with monochrome - overdone or understated?  Have you bought anything recently that you're really excited about?  

Love, Emma xo

Currently Listening To: Dirty Talk - Wynter Gordon