Saturday 16 May 2015

The Windmills of Your Mind









Top: Boohoo
Choker: Boohoo 
Maxi: Boohoo 
Bag: Asos 


All black everythanggg.... including ombre. Originally I meant to do a wintery gothic look whilst trying out black ombre for the first time but it never happened. Much as I liked the contrast of blonde to black the dye literally covered myself, my surroundings and my home in a black oblivion of chalk. I looked like a God. Damn. Chimney. Sweep. In a frenzied panic I washed my hair ten times straight just to dissolve the dip dye! My natural hair colour is a dark brown but since I went blonde at 19 I've never looked back, so it was quite a sharp shock to see the ends of my hair all jet black drastic! You can check out my Instagram for surplus shots and an ootd video from That Black Friday. 

Does anyone else admire how Boohoo babe it up come summertime? This stripy crop is such a staple and the ying yang choker went perfectly against it. Andddd I've got the same maxi in orange and purple. You saw the orange here. This season I'm crushing on anything 90s inspired; loving all the cute crochet crops, sunflower dresses and beaded chokers out there right about now. The boho/hippy/gorgeous summery feel good festival auras are obviously here to stay, hey?


And on a televisual note how good is it to have BGT back? Who are you loving this year? 
If you're not watching BGT please tell me you're LOL-ing at Gogglebox like I am?! 

64 comments:

  1. Yay a new outfit post! The new hair looks great. I can't imagine you as a brunette you know! I have to admit I haven't been watching BGT or Gogglebox, I'm so behind with everything! x

    Josie’s Journal

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    1. Woo! Finally right? Haha ;) Ahh thanks so much Josie! I hated being brunette, didn't suit me whatsoever, forever happy to have made the transition xxx

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  2. I love your hair like this! I'm also in love with that very pretty pink bag! Xxx

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    1. Thank you babe! So happy you like the look! <3

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  3. Yay, so happy to see a new post on gorgeous soinspo! :) Your black ombre looks great! Few weeks a go my sister came over and decided to dye a small piece of her a crazy color, next thing you know my entire bathroom was freaking green haha! I definitely feel your pain! You look absolutely stunning as always my Love! :) :* <3

    Paula
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    1. Aww thank you so much my babe! Makes me so happy you love the black ombre hehe ;) Oh WOW, haha she gave you a bit of interior design you DIDN'T want hahaha. Hopefully you managed to get the green out of your bathroom love, what a nightmare :O Hahaha! xox

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  4. Beautiful outfit and beautiful pictures x

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  5. As always, you look SO good! And how cool is your black ombré?! I've been looking a lot on Boohoo's website lately - I really like their SS15 pieces and I also have a huge crush on the boho-hippie-festival style!

    Have a nice evening <3

    Hugs from Denmark x
    Mathilde | http://mathildejulie.blogspot.com

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    1. Awww thank you Mathilde, you're too sweet! You have fab taste, Boohoo are so on point this season <3

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  6. I love this outfit so much, the top is so unique. I'm also seriously loving the hair (and of course your fantastic sunnies!) xx

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    1. Hehe thanks so much Laura! Can't be without the sunnies hey? ;) :D

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  7. Perfect look dear! The top is really beautiful and suits you so well!
    XO IMKE // www.pastellics.com

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  8. Ooh, the off the shoulder top is awesome, and your hair looks great, tbh! I've got ombred hair too, but it's black to blonde, haha! Have a wonderful week!

    May x • The MaydenBloglovin'

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    1. Thanks hon! Oh wow, black to blonde is so rad! Love! <3

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  9. Wow! You look stunning. I love how you rock every style of hair you choose to wear! You are so stunning and daring at the same time! Love the outfit girl; and those sunglasses! Wow!

    WritingMonique

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    1. Aww thank you Monique! Seriously so, so, so sweet of you! <3

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  10. This top is so flattering on you Sophie, and I LOVE the hair! I don't think I've seen anyone rock this combo before and it looks incredible. x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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  11. Absolutely in love with those sunnies, so fab! X

    Glam night look over at-
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  12. You look amazing!! I'm really loving the black ombre, it's so different and such a cool contrast! I love Gogglebox, it's so funny :) xx

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    1. Thanks so much Sadie! Aww, glad you love the black ombre. Like you say, it's different and it was fun to work with ;)

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  13. You look amazing I love everything related to the 90's so of cousr this look and necklace I love and this ombre is great on you!!

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  14. Looking incredible hun- I love the ombre hair! The cold shoulder top is super pretty too :) A really nice way to wear monochromes for spring

    Rachel xx
    http://www.thedailyluxe.net

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    1. Thanks so much love! Really loving cold shoulders atm! xo

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  15. Beautiful photos! I love your top. The cutouts are perfect.

    Jessica @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  16. that top looks amazing on you with the cut out shoulders! perfect for this time of year :) x

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    1. Thank you Vicki :) I so agree about cut out shoulders being perfect! A nice unique look for summer ;)

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  17. Gorgeous! Your hair looks amazing xxxx

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  18. I love all your pictures! They're looking great + your outfit too (;
    Nati xx
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    1. So sweet of you lovely! Thanks ever so much <3

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  19. Trying to comment again ;p I looove this outfit, mainly because black and white are two colours that can never get old! I can imagine the black colour being a big shock for you! I also can't imagine you having brown hair, the blonde suits you so much! That lip colour really brightens up your face too ^_^
    I'm not really one to watch BGT. I don't think I've watched it for a few years now but it's always nice to see a cute animal on there haha. Maybe I'll try to get into it again but it just can't beat X Factor for me :P

    Yasmin xx
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    1. Bless you for trying twice babe, you're such a diamond gal! ;) :D

      Can't tell you how happy that makes me; I really hated my dark hair! Naw thanks so much Yaz, you're so right about black and white. The colour classics! So happy you love the look! Don't blame you for preferring the X Factor, almost like BGT is the weak little TV sister isn't it? Haha! Not long to go now 'til the X right? ^_^

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  20. Lovely outfit! You look gorgeous :)

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  21. This is such a cute outfit, I love the cut out shoulders in this top. I actually would be too scared to get black anywhere near my blonde hair and it's not even as light as yours! The ombre does look lovely though.

    India | Touchscreens & Beautyqueens

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    1. Yes, I don't blame you haha! It's quite scary it gets EVERYWHERE!!! :O

      Thanks so much! <3

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  22. When you mentioned about looking like a chimney sweep I just had this picture of you in that scene from Mary Poppins where all the Chimney sweeps are dancing on the roof! hehe ... do you know what I'm talking about? Ahh I love that movie - haven't seen it in so long though!

    Anyway - this is an awesome outfit!! I think I already commented this on your instagram pic but I'll say it again - I love how the cut out detail on the shoulders shows off your gorgeous star tattoos so perfectly! (insert hear eyed emoji) and you're hair is looking super cool too (as always ;)

    Lauren xx

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    1. Haha! Love that!!! :D :D I definitely know what you mean!!!! Haven't seen Mary Poppins for years, I do like some of it like the dancing creatures and the kite part at the end but hate the bit where all those people start laughing and end up on the ceiling, and the part depresses me when the boy sings about that coin! I get depressed too easily I think ;) :D You'll have to go watch it, see if you can spot me lol ^_^

      Thank you so much Lauren, your sweet comments about the stars made me so happy. Really lovely! <3

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  23. Yes, I love boohoo! The style of the crop is gorgeous and I love the sunnies! :)

    Style Sunrise ☀

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  24. You look fantastic! I'm absolutely in love with your sunnies! The whole look is to die for, Sophie! xx

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    1. Aww bless you babe! Happy you love the look <3

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  25. I love your hair! This outfit is actually awesome, love your sunglasses and top sooo much!

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  26. I love the black and white stripes, they match your hair just right! The black dip dye is so cool! Love it!! I can understand being a little freaked out about how dark it is! LOL :D I would totally be the same way! Looks gorgeous!! And the necklace is the perfect accessory! Definitely love the boho feel. And the sunglasses are always on point. <3

    Ahhhh no BGT for me. Haha if only they aired it here in America. BUT AGT is coming on this next week and I'm really excited!! :D :D

    Christina
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    1. Aww thanks so much Christina! Means the world you love it! Haha yep, felt so, so weird :O

      They should so air it in America too! Oooh hope you're enjoying AGT :D

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  27. Oh my gosh Sophie, is it possible for you to not completely slay a look?! Adore these 90s vibes with the choker and cut out shoulders, all in monochrome too (my one true love). Also had no idea you were a natural brunette, blonde looks so good on you, especially with the jet black tips. Regarding BGT loving a lot of the dance acts this year as well as that female magician - reminds me of back when I used to "impress" my relatives with card tricks :')

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    1. Aww your kind comments always make my day Georgia, thank you so much babe! Slay a look, I love that! ;)
      You work blue ombre so beautifully, I know you'd look absolutely stunning with black, too! <3 <3

      Ooo sad the female magician didn't get further! I was so annoyed Jamie didn't win BGT, damn those dogs haha! Ahh I bet you were great at card tricks! So sweet you did that for your family :D

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  28. Your hair is so cool! I've never seen an ombre like that! Love your top, it's gorgeous! I should really check out Boohoo, they seem to have fantastic pieces!

    xx Bash | Bash Says Hey | bloglovin'

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    1. Aww wow, thanks so much lovely! I was a bit scared but thought YOLO, why not? Haha ;)

      Yes, check out Boohoo, you won't be disappointed, I promise you! xxx

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  29. I've got so much love for this Boohoo top on you - the neckline is so interesting and unusual! :) Hope you're enjoying this extended weekend Sophie!

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

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    1. Aww thanks so much Gabrielle, you're the sweetest! I hope you had a fab Bank holiday yourself babe ;)

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  30. I love all black every thang!! Totally love your glasses too. Katie.

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