The Liverpool dating scene - what to wear this season in association with match.com

Last month I was approached by match.com Liverpool with the challenge of finding outfits to wear for various dates in the city. Instead of finding a whole load of separate outfits (not ideal for a gal on a budget!) I found nine wardrobe essentials that you can use for an interchangeable, stylish look while dating this season.

The floral dress (centre) can be worn with the River Island heels (top centre) for a night out in one of the amazing clubs or cocktail bars in Liverpool. The Albert Dock is a stunning setting for a first date and there's a huge variety of venues to choose from, my recommendation for a student on a budget is Revolution, which sells a great range of cocktails at really reasonable prices. Team the dress with the Public Desire heels (bottom right), and the New Look Blazer (far right), for a more chilled out, but still 'dressy' look.

If you're feeling very artsy and educated you could go on a date to one of Liverpool's many spectacular museums and art galleries. My personal favourites are The World Museum and The Walker Art Gallery, both of which are situated just minutes away from Lime Street Station. The print on the Unique, by Topshop, tailored trousers (bottom left) will have you looking better than the displays in the Walker. Wear the trousers with a white cami top and a black blazer for a sophisticated look, you can add the pearl choker and gold cuff for a more glamorous touch. Both flats and heels will work with this look, taking your day time date outfit through to the night!

You can mix and match any of these high street buys to create a date outfit suitable for every situation from casual drinks, to a visit to one of Liverpool's many restaurants for some posh nosh!

Check out the match.com guide to dating in Liverpool for inspiration on venues to wear your fab new wardrobe! Have fun!

Gold tone cut out cuff bracelet, River Island - £10

Teagan strappy front woven cami, Boohoo - £15

   Artichoke print tailored trousers by, Unique at Topshop - £170

Black pony skin block heel platform sandals, River Island - £70

Blue floral print high neck bodycon dress, New Look - £11.24

Perforated leather clutch, Topshop - £40

Cream stone textured collar, Topshop - £8.50

Kelis black cleated sole patform heels, Public Desire - £29.99

Black collarless blazer, New Look - £24.99

TBT: The Clueless Wishlist

Tartan co-ords are one of the biggest things in fashion at the moment and are set to be even bigger throughout SS14. Gone are the grungy winter prints, replaced by pretty pastel tartans, checks and gingham. I can’t wait to get my hands on all the beautiful prints!
Although it seems a relatively new trend to us someone was rocking it almost twenty years before us.....Cher! No not that Cher! The one and only Cher Horowitz from the 1995 movie Clueless! For those of you who don’t know Clueless is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel ‘Emma’ and is one of the best chic flicks of all time!
The very quick explanation is, it’s about Cher, a popular girl who spends her days playing matchmaker, helping friends with fashion choices, advising the new girl at school on a makeover, and looking for a boyfriend. However I took it as my fashion bible when I was a little girl and am ecstatic that the Clueless style is back!

Boohoo Lucy pastel check crop top - £12

Boohoo Connie Peach Pastel Tartan Midi Skirt - £10

Primark Princess Coat - £35

River Island White T Bar Heels - £45

Hermes Clear Satchel Bag – Price on request

Topshop Sky Blue Lace Trim Ankle Socks - £3.50

For my first Clueless inspired look i've gone for lots of pinks and pastels to fit with the SS14 pastel vibe but I've also thrown in a tailored jacket and some cute and cosy socks - just because your wardrobe is summery, doesn't mean the great British weather will be! I adore the tartan co-ord set from Boohoo, it looks fab together an could be worn just as easily as separate pieces.

I like the idea of the River Island T Bars with the cute little frilly socks from Topshop underneath - time to make socks and sandals work girls! The Hermes bag I picked as it reminded me of the 90's Bubble Bag and satchel trends as well as the more recent trend of the see through clutch.

Primark Blue Fluffy Crop Jumper - £14

Primark Holographic Clutch – £14

Topshop Mint Textured Swing Coat - £89

Windsor Smith ‘Runt’ heels - £96.10 (approx)

New Look Gingham Tube Skirt - £9.99

Topshop White Lace Ornate Tights - £10

I think out of the two, this is my favourite look. It's very Cher with a modern edgier twist. I have completely fallen in love with the Runt heels from Windsor Smith (and pretty much every other pair they sell) but I'm going to have to do some major saving to afford a pair! I've already invested in the crop jumper from Primark and the New Look gingham skirt, I'll do an OOTD post including those very soon! 

Again I added the gorgeous swing coat and lace tights, both from Topshop, just to prepare for the lack of actual summery weather during summer in the UK, but I think they'd work well with the outfit regardless. The holographic Primark clutch is another piece I'll soon have to invest in, the holographic material is another big 90's trend that's wormed it's way back onto catwalks over the last year, yay!

I hope you enjoyed my 'how to' Clueless looks, let me know what you think in the comment box below! Also for anyone who hasn't already, I seriously recommend checking this film out, it really is the ultimate chick flick!

The June Wish List

I have decided to start organising my posts and giving them more of a structure. I plan on doing a monthly wishlist and I couldn't think of a better way to start than with an outfit inspired by my blogs SS13 makeover! I would wear this for a night out or too a formal event like a wedding or maybe dress it down slightly for daywear. Enjoy and let me know what you think of my blogs new look!

1 - Is the China Blue Dress from ThreeFloorFashion.com at £178.00. As you can probably tell this dress is slightly out of my price range but I absolutely adore it. Also the blue print fits in well with the SS13 blue china print style. Below are the items I would choose to accessorize the dress! 

2. Barry M Gelly Nail Effects in Blue Grape at Superdrug for £3.99

3. My absolute fav lipstick! Revlon's matte lipstick in Pink Pout at Superdrug for only £5.49

4. I adore these premium thread wrapped stone earrings from Topshop for £35.00

5. Another Topshop goody, the Orbit Ring for £8.50

6. These beats, the Lyla Pink Super High Extreme Platform Peeptoes, are from boohoo.com for £35.00

Total: £265.98

Quite a pricey wishlist to start with from such an expert bargain hunter but that's why it's just a wishlist and not my wardrobe! Seriously considering treating myself to those beautiful shoes from Boohoo at the very least!.....and maybe the earrings.....and the dress....I need to stop shopping online!