Of Red & Stripes

Hi everyone! I apologise for abandoning my blog for ages. I have been planning this OOTD for weeks but I was caught up with revision. Today felt like a good day to have a break and finally follow through with my plan.

Spring is finally here in Coventry and the sun has finally come out. Temperature has also risen but of course, what is UK without rain pouring in every other day? This OOTD is definitely suited for spring weathers and also when the cold wind blows, you'll have enough coverage to keep you from the chills!

Here I'm wearing a striped top from Zara, a midi skirt from ASOS and wedges from ALDO.

Stripes are a closet staple. They can be paired with the simplest of pieces and following the cut, can be super flattering. Stripes are also timeless and not to mention is a pattern that can be worn all year round.

I paired my stripes with a midi scuba skirt in red. I had a choice between peach, yellow and red, which are all superbly beautiful colours. Although somehow my heart just screamed red.

Red is a strong colour and given that a midi skirt almost takes up the whole length of your legs, the red could be overwhelming. The striped top dims down the overpowering red and the contrast spreads out the attention to the simplicity of the whole outfit. I tied up the whole outfit with a pair of black leather wedges.

You all know how much I love my crystal bullets. I'm wearing the 'Gold dipped quartz' by Brunei's very own Heartbead. Heartbead offers a whole range of beautiful hand made jewellery. The one I'm wearing is one of my favourite pieces! It is super super handy because it can go with almost everything. You can find out more about Heartbead by following their Facebook page or follow their instagram at @heartbead. Show them some love and check them out!

One of the things I'd like to achieve this year is of course to ace my 2nd year of uni, but also to work with outfits that would accommodate hijabis!

The whole outfit can be worn with a hijab just by adding opaque leggings and a beautiful black scarf! You can also see that a midi skirt is enough coverage for your lower body and the necklace by Heartbead is perfect length for the hijab!

The hijab I'm wearing is the Black Maxi Modal Hijab by Inayah. This hijab is light weight, soft and is non-slip! This could be one of the  best buys of all time! It is a beautiful piece and is perfect for draping! Best part is, they are also perfect all year round. A black hijab is a must in your closet. I can't stress on how great black is for everything but I bet you already know that ;)

I hope you all like this look and wish me luck for my exams! 2 weeks left! Bismillah!

Assalamualaikum everyone and also, best of luck and best wishes to those going through their exams as well!

Smile and love always,

Ainul xx

Sunny days in Winter

Hi guys! Spring is coming soon. At least that's what it feels like (sometimes).

Yesterday was a perfect sunny day out. Temperature went up to above 10 degrees! I figured what better day to finally bring my Checked Coat out.

I paired it up with my grey ASOS crop top and my top shop white skinnies. Also, say hello to my Timberland booties! Their first ever feature on WanderWithMe! They were recent January buys and I never regretted spending a bit on them (although they were already on sale hehe ). They're super comfy to walk in and very versatile too! I can wear this out and wear them formally as well.

I finished my look with simple make up and my felt ear hat!

This is a super fun outfit to go out in. Wearable in chilly but sunny weather. Although the coat has "fake" pockets which is the biggest downside of this coat, I still have a soft spot for them. I bought them in a size M so I could wrap myself in it when the cold wind blows. And also preferred them to be a bit bigger and not too tight.

I've always wanted a long coat and this was on sale on Zara. The print is bold and colourful and I needed something fun in my closet! They were just the ones for me.

Long coats are great statement pieces and add a great classy finish to any look. You can wear simple sweaters, tees and crops and just plain jeans and still come out looking bold and chic.

By the way guys if you hadn't notice, I had a hair cut :D

Hope you like this OOTD!

Stay warm and smile always



With Love,

Ainul xx