Beautiful over clothes...

It is getting chilly, and what is really important about this time of year is that what we are wearing over our beautiful pieces, are just as beautiful as the outfits we are having to hide underneath...

Remember that jackets are as important as shoes and bags when making a statement and so investing in a selection is no waste. Invest in at least a couple... give yourself options.... They will stay with you for at least a couple of A/W.

Some affordable high street options are:

 

Quilted leather jacket Zara £119

 

 

 

 

Crystal Embellished Military Topshop £120

 

 

 

Faux Fur textured coat

(comes in 4 colours, but this is my fave!)

M&S £79

I believe this is a true BARGAIN

 

And last but not least... a statement piece (or four) for FUN!

 

 

 

Coat with leather sleeves Zara £129

 

 

Jacquard Coat Zara £79.99

 

 

A splash of colour

Mango Kate Bright Collarless Military Coat

Mango @ ASOS £44.99

 

 

Double breasted blazer

ASOS £60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 







Winter warmers...

So this time last year I was in sunny Australia... Planning my trip to Bali and looking forward to Christmas on the beach in Sydney. This year, I'm in London... Feeling the cold more than ever... And working even harder on my winter wardrobe because it was non existent the whole time I was on the sunnier side of the world.... Scarves, snoods, fur, cute knits and some leather.... Are all a MUST! My winter warmer shopping list goes something like this.... 

A coat I can throw on with anything, boyfriend cut and a

 huge fur collar makes it look.....oh so glamorous!

Topshop £110

 

 

Every girl should have a snood to wrap up on the weekends

ASOS £12

 

 

 

 

A lightweight knit (works wonders with an a-line leather

skirt this season which makes it super on trend!!)

left ASOS £22, right ASOS £35

 

 

To keep the pins warm.... some leather

(or leather effect depending on your budget)

Below both Zara £39.99.

Add a thin knit to a leather skirt

for a classic but glamorous look.

 

 

 

This is just the start.......ahhhhhh I feel warmer already......

 

Men that do not shop!

Now I'm back in the dating game... You cannot request that your ideal man is a fashionista... Well you could dream of one... But it's highly unlikely you are going to get one!!

One of my male friends recently told me he shops mostly at uni qlo (shudder).... I didn't know these people existed!!

So I have picked out some AW inexpensive gems to jazz up his wardrobe, and thought I would share them with you....

A how to guide for men that DO NOT SHOP!

Everyman should own a leather... they will wear it for years and it jazzes up anything. They come in blazer style, biker & bomber... one style will suit!

ASOS £125,

but the rest of the high street offer good alternatives.

 

 

 

An alternative casual trouser to a blue jean (as an option - coloured chinos are everywhere!!)

River Island Chinos £30

 

 

 

Something a bit smarter.

A blazer to add to some casual outfits

Zara £79.99

 

 

A selection of cute tees. They can be inexpensive if need be. No slogans allowed!

Tshirts should be changed most seasons!

ASOS £12

 

 

Men can accessorise too

A snood or scarf is the perfect pairing with a blazer or leather for autumnal days.

Zara £19.99

 

 

This list is by no means exhaustive.... I couldn't even make a start on the shirt debacle this time round. I think I could go on for days.... but just a snippet or inspiration on how you could jazz up a mans wardrobe in a few easy steps....

 

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Points are back

 

I'm surprised... but pleased that pointed courts have made there way back in to high fashion.... They are amazingly feminine and add sex and glamour to any outfit... If your feeling like a splurge... on an amazing pair of statement shoes...

 

 

 

Oscar de la Renta at net-a-porter

£625

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For a more wearable splurge option, invest in some tortoiseshell points.

These can double up for work and play, with skinnies or a dress.

 

 

 

 

 

Jimmy Choo at net-a-porter

£375

 

 

If however, like me, you cannot afford to go and buy a few new pairs of designer pumps every season... we will just have to work with the high street options.. they too are doing some great examples.

 

              

 ASOS Pointed heels with metal

tow cap £45

 

 

Emma Cook at ASOS £160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

 

KG wrist bling......

If you are struggling with wrist jangles this season Kurt Geiger are doing a beautiful array.....

All from KG Price range £14-50

 

Date night.....

I had to write a note about this outfit because it is perfect as a transitional outfit between summer and autumn, and a great pairing of lace and leather!! As I have been ordered back in to the dating game... what a great date night outfit..

Leather trousers H&M, Lace jacket Zara, Grey Long tee Zara, Statement necklace Topshop.