The girl with the dragon skirt - OOTD

So first of all before I talk about the outfit lets just discuss how windy it was and how cold I was, so if  I look like I'm not enjoying myself I am it was just very cold. The outfit was bought quite a fair few months ago during a misguided sale so I have looked on their website but there is nothing left of either piece. I have a pile high of clothes to blog so once I am through those I will start posting new items that are available to buy.

Can we appreciate how windswept I am in this photo though? 

See you next week. 

x Coral x 

Leopard Loving OOTD

So, first of all, I should re-introduce myself to you all, Many of you know me from Instagram as either Misscocochanel or from this blog The Coral Diaries. 

Well, today I'm just Coral, a girl who has always had a passion for blogging/styling and all things fashion. I have tried to come back to blogging for years and always failed miserably! But no, not this time, this time I am here to stay! It's always been in the back of my mind what would have happened if I had carried on blogging and never went to uni but that's in the past and I cant change that. The objective I have right now is to not fail again, I will be blogging once a week just to start with and posting most days on my Instagram @thecoraldiaries. 

So now that's out of the way let's get on with it, shall we! 

So today's outfit post is probably one of my favourite collections Missguided has collaborated with and that's the Barbie collection. It's not the usual barbie pink t-shirts that you would normally see but it has more of an edgy look to it. It ranges from skirts, dresses, two pieces, jeans, jackets, shirts, tops and much more, my personal favourite was this two pieced black long sleeve top with a leopard print dress over the top. The top is cropped just above the stomach and has a ribbed feel to it, in the corner in white

writing it has the words barbie. The dress is a brown leopard print and has a 90's styled square neck. The price was a quite reasonable thirty pounds and Missguided always has offers on so I was able to get 20% off. 

Black and White Version - https://www.missguided.co.uk/barbie-missguided-black-two-piece-mini-dress-10091425

Leopard Print Version  - https://www.missguided.co.uk/barbie-missguided-black-leopard-print-two-piece-mini-dress-10091436

So to start my first day back blogging I couldn't find my charger for my DSLR camera so had to use my iPhone so that's why the picture quality isn't amazing. Turns out that I had to order a new one so just waiting for that one to come from Amazon then I can get back to the high-quality photos that I used to post. Props to my mum for being my photographer when she's dealing with a viral infection! 

The outfit itself can be worn for either going on a night out or casual drinks just change the footwear from over the knee boots to some flat boots or shoes for a less dramatic look. This is probably the second time I have ever worn these chunky heeled knee boots just because of the fact I am ridiculously tall. Also, me, in heels is like Bambi on ice. Not a great look, but for pictures and the aesthetics I braved them for you. To finish the look off I am wearing my Minnie Mouse shaped bag that I adore from Primark, however, didn't realise it was upside down in half the photos so apologies for that. 

Luna wanted to take the spotlight as the sun was making her all warm I decided to try and cuddle her... she lasted for one photo. 

As you can see I have changed from a casual day look to a classic evening look by adding my flare sleeved formal black jacket from H&M and taking off the undershirt from the dress. These boots are my babies they are my favourite kinky boots, thank you Zara sale you did me proud. 

I Hope you enjoyed this post and I look forward to spending more time creating more content for you! comment below any type of blog posts you would like me to cover and what you thought of this blog post. 

Much Love Coral 

x

Leopard Lingerie - The Tacky Print I Love

So first things first, If you can't remember who I am and what this blog is about then here's a little recap for the old and new viewers. My Names Coral Baker, I started this fashion blog back in 2012/2013 and started to grow a name for myself, you may remember me originally as @Misscocochanel on both Youtube and Instagram for a while, and some might just know me as The Coral Diaries a newcomer to the blogging world back then. So now its 2017 and I've neglected this blog for over 3 years and lost my following on social media all because I couldn't prioritise a life where I had Work, University and a Boyfriend so for that I'm really sorry. I've tried a come back a few times each year and it hasn't worked out but this time I am determined to make it stick as blogging is where my passion lies be at blogging about Lingerie, Fashion or even Food, it's the one thing I always come back too when I'm sat thinking about life and what I regret.

So what now you may ask ... well for me as for many other graduates, I will be going back home to the little old Isle of Wight. You must all think reading this I'm MAD because I'll be moving from a city where something is always going on and there is a lot of opportunities to somewhere which is economically failing. But for me the Island is home, It's where all my family is and right now it's a place of sanctuary I can go too to figure out what my next move is after I have graduated.

Now I have got that all off of my chest on to the exciting new blog post ( she hopes) so this is my long overdue comeback and what better way than to blog about Lingerie, Fashion and Kittens all in one post!

We all love summer don't we mainly because of the sun and the HUGE sales it brings about towards the end of it. Being the beginning of June now is the time sales are starting to pop up everywhere and lucky for me the Boux Avenue sale is on which means I can justify spending £30 on two sets because of my staff discount. Oh, I do LOVE my job sometimes. After falling in love with the Mariette in pink from last season sale I couldn't say no when the leopard print Mariette went into sale. Now leopard for me used to be a NO GO but after purchasing my third Honey Birdette bra which was the leopard Dolce balconette I instantly fell in love with the oh so tacky but so fabulous print.

Honey Birdette - Dolce Leo Longline Cap Sleeve Bra 

What else can I say about this bra except the design is stunning! perfect amount of leopard and lace to pull of the glamorous vintage style. 

So the fit itself isn't the best, it's not a bra you could wear every day just because of the capped lace sleeves and the boning of the underwire for the long line, because it's a longline the boning of the Bra sits at the top of your sternum which after time can feel a little tight and uncomfortable. The style is a 10/10 for me, the delicate Italian lace, the details of the bow and jewel on the centre front and the perfect amount of lace really makes this a sexy fierce look. The one aspect of Honey Birdette that I find odd is the cup fitting, I Ordered a 32C in this Bra and I find I'm popping over the lace a little, I mean it could be a factor of things from how un-stretchy the material is too being a little fuller on the top of my bust than the bottom but overall I LOVE this bra and company. Definitely underrated in the UK! 

£60 - https://uk.honeybirdette.com/products/dolce-leo-bra - .. the price may deter you but the quality definitely lives up to the price, also if you sign up at the moment to their emails you can grab yourself £10 off your first order! perfect much or what. 

You may be thinking but CORAL YOU ARE NOT MATCHING ! ... the reason for this is because I personally didn't like the matching pants for the Dolce Leo set as much as I love these black high waisted lace back briefs from Ann Summers. Heres details of the lace back .. yes that is me modeling it was a favour for a friend and her Final Major Project. 

High Waisted briefs are kind of an obsession I have found myself with over the last few months due to the influx of them in stores including Boux. These however are amazing! the design of the corsetted lace back had me so entranced online and the feel and fit is even better in person! Just be weary when you wash them to tie the laces at the bottom in a secure knot otherwise it will become unravelled and believe me it's a NIGHTMARE to lace back up! 

£10 - Giovanna Lace Up Brief - http://www.annsummers.com/lingerie/lingerie-shop-by-category/lingerie-shop-by-category-knickers-and-thongs/giovanna-lace-up-brief/80511.html 

Mariette Leopard Balconette Bra  - Boux Avenue 

The Boux Aveneue sale this year has been alot better then the stock that would normally go in, alot of high waisted sets and half of the swimwear stock has been reduced to up to 70% off! So for the normal price going from £30 for the bra to an amazing £12 how could I resist! However before you think I opted for the high waisted pants... I didn't, the great thing about this set is that the thong is really pretty and comfortable to wear and for £4 you really can't go wrong! It's not I didn't love the high waisted pants its just as you will be able too see when I start showing my lingerie collection on here .. I have a hell of a lot of high waisted pants and sometimes they can be annoying to wear. 

One point to take into consideration when buying this bra is go up in the cup size due to the mould of the padding, if you don't your be spilling over the top and due to the strappings placement it will look very unflattering. 

£12 - Marriette Leopard Balconette Bra - http://www.bouxavenue.com/bras/mariette-leopard-balconette-bra/101629_01BM30C.html 

£4 - Mariette Strappy Thong - http://www.bouxavenue.com/knickers/mariette-leopard-thong/101630.html?dwvar_101630_color=01BM&dwvar_101630_dressSize=06&cgid= 

Due to the style of the bra I decided to have it on show peeping through a casual white shirt paired with a camel coloured plaid skirt, I have accessorized it with my current obsession which is corset belts. This one I have paired with my outfit is from newlook and I also use it too dress up my uniform at work. Oh and look theres also one of my cat Tinkerbell's kittens ... aren't they so darling or what.

Anyway hope you enjoyed this post of Lingerie, Sales, Fashion and Kittens! 

Much love Coral  

My Guest Post on Aspire Desire Blog

I was asked to write a blog post for the lovely Lauren from Aspire Desire for the full blog post click on the photo below. 

Thanks for Reading! Happy Blogging

x C x

Transitioning into Autumn

Outfit Details 

Bardot crop top - Topshop 

Red leather jacket - H&M

Skirt - Dorothy Perkins

Nude Heels - Paris Hilton

As like all bloggers I am trying to find a way to transition from my summer outfit posts to more autumnal themed ones. Ill start ditching the bare legged look for tights and the vests for chunky knits. 

I just want to say how I wore these heels for the purpose of the photos, one they don't fit so were so un -comfy and two I DONT WEAR HEELS ever as I'm so tall.

So this skirt has to be one of my favourite midi skirts that I own... I own a lot. It was another buy that happened as I was paying ( well my mum) I saw it and immediately fell in love with the print and colours and thought to myself how perfect it will be for autumn. So as the print on the skirt is so pretty I went for a nude, burgundy red and black colour combo as I wanted the skirt to be the main focus for this outfit. 

Thanks for reading! Whats your favourite item of clothing to help you transition into autumn ? 

 x C x