Go Green: The New Way to Wear Khaki

If you're UK-based, I'm going to go ahead and assume you've been shooting longing glances at these palazzo pants through the window of your local M&S for the last month or so, since pretty much every woman I've spoken to recently seems to have fallen victim to the evil genius of their latest visual merchandising campaign. I managed to hold out until a "20% Off Everything" email plopped into my inbox, and then it was all systems go - after all, I'm only human, and even at full price (£35), they're a bit of a steal.

Going green has to be the perfect way to take your '70s style staples into autumn (that skirt will soon be undergoing a military-style makeover too...) - and don't palazzos, midis and heels make for a far-too-long-awaited and ever-so-refreshing alternative to full-on combat gear? 1998 has been and gone, people! And, whilst its muted tones mesh effortlessly with neutrals, muted needn't mean dull, by any means - a pop of neon yellow will liven things up a treat - so of course I had to slip this canary-hued hobo into my virtual shopping basket... you know, while I was there (and anyway, at £29.50 it's going for a song).

Trousers and Bag: Both Marks & Spencer, Top: Miss Selfridge, Shoes: George at ASDA

Tempted to go green this autumn..?

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DIY Dip-Dye: Superdrug Instant Colour Hairspray in Pink Punch

Marking my last hair-raising hurrah as a blonde and my first foray into vlogging with quite possibly my most extreme venture into colour blocking to date... If it's too cold to omit knitwear from my spring outfits, then by heck, that wool gonna be neon!

For my full review of the hairspray, along with some actual moving footage of today's #OOTD, please take a gander at the vid, and do head over to my brand new YouTube channel and say hello/like/subscribe, should the fancy take you...

Jumper and Dress (Worn as Skirt): Both Primark, Shoes: New Look

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The £1 Dress

Every couple of years, I manage to snaffle an outfit for less than the cost of a takeaway coffee... Yep, this little print-clashing neon-beaded monochrome lovely was reduced to £1 in the Primark sale, and it's been my go-to runaround number ever since... a true season-to-season, day-to-night stalwart, and (like most things I've invested in recently) perfect for tuning into this season's '70s vibe (today's neckwear styling c/o Mummy Muses - apparently we '90s kids didn't invent the choker - who knew?).

Dress, Jacket and Hat: All Primark, Choker and Necklace (sold together): Topshop, Boots: Forever 21

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How to Wear Leather Culottes

These Miss Selfridge faux leather cuties were on my Christmas list, but I'd not plucked up sufficient courage to venture out bare-calved until this week, so thankfully they're not off the fashion radar just yet, since, somewhat surprisingly, they're quite possibly the most versatile trouser style I've ever come across...

Preppy Pants

Culottes: Miss Selfridge, Jumper: Primark, Jacket: Matalan, Shoes: George at ASDA

Sporty Pants

Culottes: As Above; Crop Top, Sweatshirt and Trainers: All Primark

Smarty Pants

Culottes: As Above, Shirt: Primark, Shoes: Matalan

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