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blue faux fur jacket - Topshop
bardot top - ASOS
plaid tennis skirt - American Apparel
silver bag - Michael Kors
lipstick - Nars "Shanghai Express"

I can't put into words how good it feels to be blogging on British Mermaid again. Those who follow me on social media will probably know that in September I started attending university in the beautiful seaside town of Bournemouth to study Journalism, which has always been a huge dream of mine. Because university is extremely time consuming and very different to sixth form life, I've had Mermaid on the back burner for a while but now I'm back and ready to share my outfits with you again! 

This outfit is pretty much what you get if you put together all the components of what I like fashion-wise. My main inspiration, and what has been my favourite sartorial era for the past two years now, is the 90s. I love this American Apparel tennis skirt because the plaid combined with the short hemline and school girl pleats makes me feel very Clueless - I could say I don't have this exact skirt in three different colours (and counting), but I'd be lying. It goes with absolutely everything and I basically live in it but combined with this insane blue faux fur jacket is probably my favourite way to wear it. I've noticed a huge spike in the number of colourful fluffy pieces available to buy lately (as well as being rocked by style icons such as Charli XCX, Rihanna and Alexa Chung) and it makes me stoked. Jackets like this are a great way to add interest to a fairly basic outfit as they can make anything look super cool, however minimalistic or quirky the rest of your ensemble is.

These pictures are part of a shoot that I did with Zac Mahrouche about a month ago when we hung out in London and they're by far my favourite outfit photos I've ever posted on here. Zac is stupidly talented and you should all go look at his work because he's amazing!



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  1. Abbie20 April 2015 at 15:10

    Gorgeous pics! Love the off the bardot style top on you! xx

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  2. Bianca20 April 2015 at 15:28

    Cool shots! You look lovely! xx

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  3. Sophie Athawes20 April 2015 at 15:36

    Gorgeous photos, I love the pastel houses behind you in one of them! You look stunning and great outfit, great to see you back! xx

    Sophie Elizabeth
    www.popcornandglitter.co.uk

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  4. Elizabeth20 April 2015 at 17:41

    Beautiful photos
    I love the faux fur jacket
    i'm getting major 90's vibe from this look
    xx

    Garland Girl

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  5. Natalie21 April 2015 at 00:48

    Lovely outfit. The jacket looks super comfy too! Goodluck with the rest of the semester!

    Dignifiable

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  6. Tsuki Deschanel21 April 2015 at 00:50

    Heyyy... I like your blog! <3
    You can't go wrong with pleated skirts ♥

    xoxo
    Tsuki
    selfishxromance.me

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  7. Ramida Dusdeevutikul21 April 2015 at 01:06

    cute outfit! love your coat!

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  8. Cat Byrne21 April 2015 at 01:07

    love this outfit! the bardot top looks great x

    cat // je suis cat

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  9. Shopaholic21 April 2015 at 01:10

    och, perfect fur <3
    LOVELY!

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  10. J a n n i k e21 April 2015 at 02:13

    Love your pictures, nice jacket!!

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  11. Leah and Rachel Collins21 April 2015 at 02:39

    Beautiful pictures! I am so in love with your style! I wish I had this outfit myself. xxx

    Beyond The Velvet | Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog

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  12. Ana Patrícia G21 April 2015 at 02:58

    Lovely outfit!
    xoxo, Ana ♥

    The Insomniac Owl Blog

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  13. Bash Harry21 April 2015 at 05:09

    Oh my goodness! That faux fur jacket is to die for! It's beautiful! I know everyone's been rocking it but you look amazing <3

    xx Bash | Bash Says Hey | bloglovin'

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  14. Butterfly21 April 2015 at 05:14

    Great photos and outfit, I really like that coat ;)

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  15. Gail J21 April 2015 at 05:24

    Ahhh you always look pretty! Hope you're doing ok :) x

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    1. Cara E21 April 2015 at 06:21

      Thanks girl! I'm great, hope you are too! x

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  16. Julie McQueen21 April 2015 at 07:05

    Great blog♥

    How about follow each other?
    I follow your blog. Waiting for you♥
    My Blog: http://juliemcqueen.blogspot.com

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  17. Shari Nelson21 April 2015 at 09:01

    Lovely outfit!

    Shari x | Sharinelsonx.blogspot.com

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  18. Aimee21 April 2015 at 09:21

    Great pictures! The first and second are my faves :) x

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  19. Crissy21 April 2015 at 09:39

    Beautiful photos! I love the outfit :D

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  20. Rachel S.21 April 2015 at 09:57

    You look beautiful! I love the outfit combined with the red lip :)

    RachelShuchatMakeup

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  21. - Karen21 April 2015 at 10:14

    Welcome back to the blogging world :) Your outfit here is gorgeous, especially the jacket & bag!<3

    Style Sunrise ☀

    :)
    x

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  22. Melane de Haan21 April 2015 at 10:31

    Loving the furry coat! You look amazing - also the effects over your photo's make it look so polaroid, really liking that!

    xo Mel || Sketch & Scribbles

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  23. Karolina21 April 2015 at 10:38

    perfect outfit <3 I also love plaid skirts, but you rock it with this furry coat <3
    I was in Bournemouth 4 years ago, just before I started my studies, haha! Such a crazy time :)

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    1. Cara E21 April 2015 at 11:28

      Thanks! <3 Ah, no way! I love it here x

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  24. Alyssa Lakey21 April 2015 at 12:36

    I'm so with you on the '90s fashion inspiration. It's absolutely my favorite. That plaid skirt is PERF, and these photos are lovely!

    xx Alyssa — fragments of memories

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    1. Cara E21 April 2015 at 23:23

      I can't think of another era that I love as much fashion-wise! Thanks lovely! xx

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  25. yona l21 April 2015 at 13:38

    I just browsed throughout your blog and I must say.... I am in love with your wardrobe and styling. Super grungy but cute.
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    1. Cara E21 April 2015 at 23:23

      Wow this is such a huge compliment! Thanks lovely!!

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  26. Erin and Katherine21 April 2015 at 13:41

    Definitely seeing the 90s influence! You look great, loving that faux fur jacket.

    Erin | Erin and Katherine Talk Beauty

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  27. Sera Brand21 April 2015 at 14:25

    Very cute look, I love the skirt! I have it in 2 different colors x)

    xx Sera | STARDUSTBOHEMIAN.COM
    (IG: @TheStardustBohemian)

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    1. Cara E21 April 2015 at 23:25

      Aren't they just the best things ever?!

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  28. Sharon Pate21 April 2015 at 20:50

    Tops that show off the neckline are immensely popular now. Your top meshes so well with the mini-skirt.

    Sharon
    http://www.afashioncrowd.blogspot.com

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  29. Arden Rubens (TOPCOAT)22 April 2015 at 01:37

    This is stunning! I adore your skirt! xx


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  30. Fallon Rachelle22 April 2015 at 03:08

    Loveeeeee the jacket!

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    XO

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  31. Samantha Mariko22 April 2015 at 04:28

    I love this fur coat!! its also a great accessory and goes well with the plaid :)
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  32. Zoe Portia22 April 2015 at 05:50

    so pretty!! xo

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  33. Tijana Momcilovic22 April 2015 at 07:22

    nice, kisses :)

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  34. Anonymous22 April 2015 at 09:05

    Gorgeous look and photos!

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  35. Sammy Scott22 April 2015 at 09:51

    Fab outfit!
    Love the skirt :)
    xox

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  36. Hayley- Eszti22 April 2015 at 10:18

    I couldn't love this outfit more if I tried!

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  37. Hekyma _22 April 2015 at 11:19

    Love that outfit. Especially your bag !

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  38. Georgina Fox22 April 2015 at 11:26

    Love the bardot off the shoulder top! So flattering!

    Georgina
    foxonthehunt.com

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  39. Vanessa James22 April 2015 at 12:09

    Aw, these photos are so incredibly dreamy <3 xx

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  40. Elizabeth Murdock22 April 2015 at 12:18

    Your photography is beautiful as is your outfit! xx
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  41. victory22 April 2015 at 12:51

    This outfit is so nice, man! I am in dire need of a coloured faux fur jacket and yours is so perfect! <3

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  42. The Style Rawr22 April 2015 at 15:48

    Oh gosh, I'm so glad you're back! Yay for enrolling in an awesome course, glad it's going well. That first shot is so beautiful and I love your bag.

    Tara x

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  43. Sybil22 April 2015 at 20:28

    that's a great jacket!! :D

    Have a great day!! :D
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  44. Alice Young23 April 2015 at 02:34

    I love yor skirt, it is very Clueless. I get what you mean about uni getting in the way of blogging, I wish I had more time to spend in my blog! Photos are pretty :)

    The Velvet Black | UK Style & Beauty Blog

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  45. Jenn23 April 2015 at 12:23

    Oh I'm so glad that you're blogging again! This outfit is perfect, I love the coat and the skirt <3

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  46. Lauren Dimesky23 April 2015 at 20:45

    So happy to see you on your site again! Congrats on attending school for journalism!

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    -Lauren
    adorn la femme

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  47. Magda G.24 April 2015 at 09:25

    OMG ! Love love love <3 I follow you of course and waiting for more :)

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  48. Danielle24 April 2015 at 15:38

    i love your style, you look awesome!!

    danielle | avec danielle

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  49. Colleen25 April 2015 at 19:37

    Love this look! It's very Charlie XCX!

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  50. Karolina Gespucci26 April 2015 at 04:47

    <3333 amazing outfit


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  51. Carina G.26 April 2015 at 07:32

    You look so cool ! That fur jacket it's so cute.
    I'm a new follower dear !
    xoxo,

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  52. Kyle Nicole26 April 2015 at 19:10

    Okay, I'm crazy for the fur jacket! And I def. agree, that pleated skirt screams Clueless! Cheers! x

    TRULYYOURSKYLE | TRULY YOURS, KYLE

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  53. May Cho27 April 2015 at 07:03

    What a gorgeous outfit! Love the plaid against the fur! You look absolutely stunning. <3

    May x • The Mayden • Bloglovin'

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  54. Ama Poku27 April 2015 at 09:45

    very cute outfit! love the fur coat so much <3
    xx Ama

    PHUCKITFASHION

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  55. Am2Pm Chic27 April 2015 at 14:36

    I adore the look.
    xoxo
    Christy

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  56. Zoe Portia9 May 2015 at 11:56

    so cute! xo

    thewatercolourjar.blogspot.co.uk

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  57. Dandy Love12 July 2015 at 04:19

    Love your outfit :) The shots and location are perfect aswell!

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