Bringing Out The Pink Lady In Me

Hello and welcome back to my blog! just to clear up that I have had to change the URL to my blog because of an error on my account. The blog link is now www.thecoralfrancisdiaries.blogspot, I'm not sure If I am going to rebrand my Instagram, Facebook and header to include Francis In the wording so It's all cohesive and flows well.

Outfit Details;

Silk Blouse - http://www.shein.co.uk/Satin-Knotted-Hem-Surplice-Blouse-p-372634-cat-1733.html

Bra - Honey Birdette Sale 

Jeans - http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/tall-black-joni-jeans-7080965?bi=20&ps=20

Bag - http://www.shein.co.uk/Cat-Print-PU-Shoulder-bag--p-415144-cat-1764.html

Anyway on to the outfit! So being a pink lady from grease Is probably every girl's dream when they were younger and had watched grease for the first time. My favourite character is definitely Frenchy because of how I died my hair all bright pink in middle school when experimenting with colours. The outfit is completely inspired by two trends of pink and silk. The blouse is from Shein which is an amazing website for low priced key fashion pieces for any wardrobe. I sized up for a small to a medium because I wanted the blouse to be baggy enough to fall off the shoulders, however, you can just go for your actual size. The blouse was just over £11.00 and for the price, it is quite good quality.

So...HOW CUTE IS THIS BAG THOUGH! You know I am a crazy cat lady and this bag is just one of the cat-themed bags I bought off of Shein. It's exactly how it look's online and the quality of the bag is amazing for the fact it cost me £5.85! Unfortunately, it's gone up to £8.75 so I think I got mine on offer. Inside the bag is a leopard print and a tiny mirror, the bag itself is really spacious for how small it actually looks you could definitely fit a lot in it. The jeans are my go-to jeans from Topshop high waisted Joni jeans, I love Topshop jeans because they have them in length size as well as the waist. Perfect for you tall girls out there.

The shoes were a bargain I found at Primark when I was last in Birmingham, I have an obsession with kitten-heeled sock boots and found that they had some in loads of different colour at Topshop. So whenever I am in Birmingham I always go to Primark because of the lack of one on the island and oh my am I glad I went in because I didn't just come away with these beautiful pink boots but also two more pairs of sock boots and for the amazing sale price of £6 EACH! So I wanted to show off how beautiful the bra was and my gosh the pictures do not do it justice, the bra is from Honey Birdette. HB is an Australian lingerie brand that has been in the UK for the last few years, It's very pricey but the quality is amazing, their style is so me and different and I just couldn't say no to this bra when they had a sale over the weekend with 80% off.

Hope you enjoyed this outfit! If you want to see what else I wear follow me on: 

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See you next week! 

x C x

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

Winter Wish List

My Winter Wishlist 

Today's post will be a wish list of winter warmers that I have grown to love over the past month. Side note... I am sorry for neglecting you guys I have just had a lot on with graduating from University and getting used to being in full time employment. I hope you like the items I have picked because if I had the money I would buy it all ! But unfortunately I haven't won the lottery.

1. So I am a little ( a lot ) obsessed with Vinyl and when I saw this Vinyl trench coat in Miss Selfridge I fell head over heels in LOVE with it! It's a tad pricey but I know today you can get 50% off the black Vinly coat which makes it an affordable £29.50! However if you LOVE the red like I do then you can only get 30% off which makes it £41.30 which is a bit of a saving but not as much as the black. However if I was to get one it would 100% be the red... My parents would say I had an expensive taste but I really just think the red is such a bold colour and as I have black/grey hair the black Vinyl might make me look even more pale.. if that's possible. 

Red Vinyl Trench Coat - http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/clothing-299047/coats-jackets-299068/red-vinyl-mac-6947225?bi=40&ps=20

Black Vinyl Trench Coat - http://www.missselfridge.com/en/msuk/product/clothing-299047/coats-jackets-299068/black-vinyl-mac-6947269?bi=40&ps=20

2. I don't know about you guys but I am obsessed with the frilled hem ankle grazer trousers, I currently own a black pair and a yellow tartan pair but these blue tartan ones are perfect for anyone who doesn't want to brave the black and yellow ones. The dark green, red and blue tartan ones will be easier to style whether your looking for a casual outfit or a night out these are perfect for all occasions. 

Dark Green Check Flare Hem Trousers - https://www.prettylittlething.com/dark-green-check-flare-hem-trousers.html

3. SHOCK leather again... I think I am with everyone when I say leather is back with a kick and these leather look coated high waist jeans are the perfect way to transition from your normal black jeans. 

Black Coated High Waist Trousers - https://www.missguided.co.uk/black-vice-high-waisted-coated-lace-front-skinny-jeans

4. Last but not least these leather ( yep I told you I am obsessed ) over the knee flat boots from Missguided. These aren't on my wish list anymore as I actually purchased them and can vouch for them. I have thin thighs so even though I love the over the knee boots trend most the boots I have tried on are too big and look silly or two fall down. However because of the stiffness of these boots and the little tie at the back ALLAS I have found over the knee flat boots that flatter my legs. 

Flat Leather Over The Knee Boots - https://www.missguided.co.uk/black-faux-leather-flat-over-knee-boots-10064490

So that's my first winter wish list but don't worry this won't be a one post every couple of months thing. I will actually be creating new content every Thursday and Friday as I get those days off. 

Comment below any blog posts you would like to see .. I will be doing a makeup haul next as I have accumulated quite a few makeup products that are very seasonal and products I think you guys would love. 

x See You Soon 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