Black puffer- ZARA Boots - Jeffrey Campbell Leopard print scarf - Topshop Jeans - Pull & Bear Pink puffer - Primark Stripe scarf - ZARA

Tommy Jumper- UO Leopard Print coat - ZARA Star Trainers - Pull & Bear Both trousers - ZARA White coat - Topshop Beanie - H&M

This winter I'm so into merging completely different aesthetics, my wardrobe has become a mess. I think the colder seasons are the perfect time to experiment with stuff like this as the necessity for layers forces you to add different aspects to your outfit and create combos you might not be able to slot perfectly into the fashion hole you fall down in summer.

The two coats I'm all heart-eyes for this winter show this completely - the puffer vs the fur. The roadman vs the princess. Two completely different looks from completely different fashion backgrounds and histories but I think, when done right, they can be so interchangeable, merging a more business casual, YSL fem/masc look with the sportswear that hype that's so huge at the moment. I think both of them are such statement pieces they make the outfit rather than mask it.

Someone please get me to Primark so I can get my hands on their new baby pink puffer! I'll be wearing mine with either high-waist mom jeans and boots for ultimate 90s babe vibes, or tailored trousers and trainers. I just love that mix of formal and casual. The merging of street-wear/sportswear and structured pieces used to feel so superior, kept only for big time 'spotted at fashion week' bloggers like Susie Bubble, but now the high-street is so on it, it's everywhere.

And for once it's not a case of pick your side like it so often is in fashion. The stereotypes that were once associated with these two bold coat choices have completely mutated. The view of women in fur coats as snobs or rich kids faded into nothing when the fashion industry turned its back on real fur (ew), and the idea of 'chav couture' was fully adopted the moment that Burberry print (you know the one) became a thing but also as sports brands have become a vital aspect of this era of ready to wear high fashion, possibly partly due to Yeezy and the supreme kids (?)

I love that the coats of the season are almost ironic in their styling. Like yeah, I'm going to put on my best Zara cigarette trousers, a turtle neck-jumper, some Jeffrey Campbell statement PVC star books and oh yeah, my north face puffer.

Ironic street-wear, ironic rich girl vibes. LOVE IT. I'll take both please.

Oh boy its been a hot minute, but uni kicked in so suddenly with essays and work and blah blah. I pinky promise to settle into a blogging routine soon.

I've been at uni for almost 10 weeks now. 10 weeks of independent woman living in the big city. Living away from home makes it so much clearer who and what you rely on and what things you couldn't live without. And as uni offers come pouring out for next year, I thought I'd share some of my uni lifesavers that aren't included on any 'to pack' lists.

Fjallraven Kanken Laptop Pack

Lets start with the most obvious - A backpack. Being at uni and having to carry round a whole bunch of crap daily gives you new respect for your mum with her big handbag. I've wanted one of the Kanken backpacks for so so long as I just think they're so beautifully designed and minimalistic, so to actually own one makes me feel endlessly cool daily as I lug all my books to and from class. They are pricey but this backpack has a built in laptop holder that's super padded so gives it good protection as your laptop will become your baby. I don't know what more to say other than you need a backpack, your shoulders will thank you.

To Do List- Sink or Swim designs Mini Whiteboard - Wilko

On a more academic note, a whiteboard or a wipe clean to-do list is a lifesaver. It can be hard to keep track of what you need to do for when, where you need to be, things you promised to go to etc so having somewhere that you can quickly jot stuff down makes life so much easier. Also, writing out to-do lists and being able to wipe jobs off when you're done can be so motivating as you see the list get smaller and smaller.

I also have a mantra written on my whiteboard in my Mum's handwriting saying-

Mirror - Matalan

Plastic Drawers - Aldi

Platform plimsoles - New Look

Top - H&M Trousers- H&M Sandals - New Look

Top - vintage Culotte Jumpsuit - New Look Coat - Vintage Shoes - Plimsoles as above

Fur coat- Mooch Vintage

Today America elected a racist, misogynistic, xenophobia, trash-bag of a human over a qualified, experienced woman. It reminded us all that sexism and misogyny are never too distant, and someone will always try to bring down and degrade powerful women.

I feel disheartened, angry, anxious but most of all just confused by the result and how there was even a contest between Trump and Clinton. It's scary. Hearing Trumps beliefs and policies is baffles me how people could see presidential qualities in his behaviour. My heart aches for all Americans that arent cis white christian males, it aches for the environment, the peace of the world, the treatment of muslims, women, LGBT+ people, so so so much fear in the world right now. But we must look to the future with the hope we can muster, and continue to campaign for our beliefs, our rights and for progress.

Females are strong as hell, lady president or not, we're gonna get this ladies. Gotta keep pushing forward.

I felt today of all days we needed a girl power boost, so I've compiled a boss-ass playlist of only empowering female artists killing the game daily. 6 hours 57 minutes of girl love and strength.

Girl power and solidarity, today and always.

The weather has officially switched and I am cold. Which means it's time for the big wardrobe mix up and to wave hello to big jumpers, and proper winter coats aka my fave.

In the last month I feel like my style has really changed and become a lot more bold as I'm drawn more towards interesting shapes and textures. So this winter I'm thinking cigarette trousers, jumpers and over sized coats, very Annie hall, masculine/feminine.

I think living in a city and being constantly surrounded by all different aesthetics has really altered my taste and eye when I'm out shopping. There's such an incredible vintage scene on Sheffield so I've been really loving the battered vibe, drawing me towards a very 1970s New York grunge look as Patti Smith remains on my radar always. But also, I'm all heart-eyed for old, battered sportswear- last week I fell head over heads with a over-sized, faded navy Elisse sweatshirt so I neeeeeed one. Vintage sportswear with crisp trousers and a big coat is all I want right now.

Some textures I'm really into at the moment and looking ahead into winter are denim, suede and fur (always faux or second hand!). I think those three work so well together in cold weather, they're such comforting materials. I recently treated myself to a vintage fur coat for the cold weather and It's so empowering and beautiful to wear. I used to really shy away from pieces like that as I used to think they didn't align with my introverted personality, but for real, pushing the boundaries of your fashion comfort zone can do wonders for your confidence! My next target for pushing my limits is to approach patterns. I've been loving leopard print at the moment, lusting after a leopard print skirt like Alabama's in True Romance, and I looooove Topshop's floral cigarette trousers on a khaki background. A change in season is the ultimate experimentation time.

What style are you leaning towards this season? Share your inspo with me!

Bedding - IKEA (no longer available) Tapestry - Ebay V-Pillow - Argos

Battery-operated fairy lights - Primark

Shoe Rack - IKEA Drawers - Unknown (you can get them everywhere though)

Whiteboard - Wilko To-Do List- Sink or Swim Designs (comes in set of 3 with timetables)

Pen Pot- IKEA Mirror - Matalan

I've been at uni for just under a month now and my room has only just reached a point where I'm ready to show you all. With student accommodation you've got to just work with what you've got as it will never been 100% amazing unless you're willing to pay a ridiculous amount each week, but no matter how good or how bad, you'll find a way to make it feel homely.

For me, I wanted to try and recreate my room at home to a certain extent. So I've practically re-made my manifestation board with added photos of family and friends that I printed before I arrived, and the essential to-do lists and timetables. Not only does this make my room feel way more familiar but it's full of positive reminders and memories which are vital. Similarly I brought with me a couple of little trinkets from home to make my bookshelf feel more like me, I couldn't leave home without my heart-shaped sunglasses or my Patti Smith Horses CD. The cactus, however, is a new addition that I picked up at a plant sale at the student union.

The biggest struggle for me was trying to handle the bright green wall in my room. In Sheffield, each block of flats has a colour and I was unfortunate enough to get vivid green (the yellow and orange flats are worse though so I count my blessings). If you've been around a while and read my posts about my room at home, you'll know that I always prefer a calmer, more neutral room, opting for greys and whites. So trying to make a green room feel cosy and homely has been a challenge. For a while my tapestry was draped on my bed, but I decided to cover up as much of the green as possible by putting some non-marking hooks (non-marking is a MUST you don't want a massive fine at the end of the year) and hang it on the wall. This has honestly made all the difference and I love my room now. The tapestry and my fairy lights make it so cosy and just so much more me. Since doing that I've felt way more settled.

If you're heading to uni next year or in the future, here's my top things you should definitely definitely bring for your room-

• Shoe-rack - This just stops clutter when you've got a small room and several pairs of shoes, trust me. Your room will be messy enough so it's best to give your shoes a home.
• An extra box or drawers for spare food - If your accommodation is anything like mine, you wont have enough kitchen storage. So having somewhere to store extra food in your room will really help. I use a set of plastic drawers just so everything is tidied away. Also this means you can bulk buy things like pasta or whatever either before you come or when you arrive as you've got a place to keep spares.
• A little whiteboard - This one is pretty simple. Life gets hectic so having somewhere to write yourself little reminders is so so essential. Same with a to-do list and a timetable it'll just help you stay organised. If you check out theorganisedstudent, they have loads of useful printables for organisation like that.
• Door hooks - So many coats, so little wardrobe space. You can pick up some over the door hooks for like £1 so having some with you will really help you out with closet space.