Style inspiration... Gabriella Wilde

Last weekend I went to the cinema to see Endless Love. Even though the plot was quite predictable from start to finish, it was still a cute film. Seeing the film reminded me of my fascination with Gabriella Wilde whose style I have loved and followed ever since I saw her wearing that purple leather coat.

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In the film she wore the more incredible red strapless dress (above) and it's now my mission in life to find something similar.

Oh to have that hair. And those legs.

Style inspiration... Erin Wasson

Oh Erin Wasson... what is there not to love? Her feline eyes. Her wavy locks. And don't even get me started on her wardrobe.... I want it all.  The perfect mix of boho and edgy. Even with the simplest of outfits, she still looks darn amazing:

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She also appears in the video of one of my favourite Muse songs

>> Major girl crush right here <<

Slipping over on the ice is snow joke

When it comes to potentially slipping over on the ice, it's snow joke. For years I have had a beaten up old pair of trainers that appear whenever the white fluffy stuff does. They are big. They are clumpy. And they cut the backs of my feet to shreds. They look like they mean business with their sturdy get up and grippy looking soles, but they can't grip for s**t. The other day something clicked. I looked around and realised the old folk were moving about on the icy surfaces faster than I was. Even the ones with walking sticks. And I know some say no pain no gain but this was ridiculous. I was in pain and I certainly wasn't gaining anything. Definitely not speed - at best I was probably doing about a quarter of a mile an hour on foot. If that.

So after work I went to hunt down a replacement pair and I knew just the place to go:

I know that those puffy snow boots that give you cankles would have been a slightly cheaper alternative, but I wanted something that I could wear at other times of the year too. And yes, I could've got some Timberland dupes, but I've seen how the backs can fall apart. I'm hoping that by getting the real deal, they'll be an investment that will last me for years. Do me proud, Timberlands!

I took them out on their first outing today and they were an absolute dream on slushy, slippery surfaces. Snail pace Lucy is no more! I'm already thinking ahead to my next Timberland purchase. I love their other boots they do but they'd sold out in my size when I went the other day :( So far I've been styling them with loose fit boyfriend jeans but I've been scouring LookBook and WeHeartIt for inspiration:

What shoes do you wear when it snows?

I'm sure you lovely lot are all a lot more graceful on the ice than I am!

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Style inspiration... Zooey Deschanel

I've only just got around to finishing series one of New Girl (shameful I know) and I have to say: it's rib achingly funny. I got told that I was a lot like Jess and I was intrigued. So I watched the first couple of episodes and yes, she is hilarious and quirky, but at the same time I found her to be border line psychotic. Nice to know what people think of me(!) But as you delve into the series a little bit more, Jess does seem to tone it down. Despite her sporadic moments of craziness, you can't help but adore Jess.

As well as being part of a ridiculously funny series, Zooey Deschanel is a major style inspiration for women everywhere. I find myself now wanting to cut in a fringe / bangs, dress up a la Jess and swap my glasses for thicker geek chic frames. Her character Jess has a seriously enviable collection of shirts, skirts and dresses:

And whether you need a reminder of how fabulous a series this is, or are a complete New Girl virgin, please find some of my favourite quotes and moments so far below:

I'm about to get my teeth into the second series and I can barely contain my excitement - Nick style.