Friday Night Drinks

This Friday marked one of my best friend's birthdays & a night out sipping cocktails. As most of my outfits usually consist of either gym or work-ware, a night out finally provided a perfect opportunity to make a little extra effort & glam myself up.

Dress: Boohoo - £10.00 [x]

Boots: Lily Lulu Fashion - £25.00 [x]

Lipstick: Model Co's shade Smitten - £17.00 [x]

Hair Styling: Babyliss Curling Wand - £25.00 [x]

The main element of this outfit is a pair of over-the-knee boots from Lily Lulu made from faux suede material with a chunky heel/platform sole. Not only do I find these boots stunning. they're a perfect alternative to normal heels or wedges.  As these boots are quite a statement item, I chose to pair them with a simple black skater dress, something I find perfect for covering any lumps/bumps (especially after a week of eating Easter Eggs!).

When it came to styling my hair for the evening I opted for a lose wave/curl - to achieve this I loosely wrapped sections of hair around my trusty Babyliss curling wand. I find myself reaching for this styling tool most days as it's quick & easy to create a range of looks from loose waves (like above) or a defined ringlets depending on how tightly the hair is wrapped around the barrel. 

Finally to add a pop of colour to my look, I used a Model Co lipstick in the shade "smitten". This is a deep red shade that I think looks gorgeous paired with a simple black outfit. Before heading out the door I also threw on my faux leather jacket (spring time is still chilly here in the UK) & a small clutch-style bags containing my essentials for the evening. 

As much as I  love wearing over-sized jumpers & leggings, there's nothing better than twirling around in a little dress.. so I'll definitely be on the look out for more opportunities to dress myself up soon! 

What are your thoughts 

on this look?

xxx