Monochrome and Yellow for Spring

The sun today has made me reflect on my spring wardrobe and I'm investing in monochrome... How can u not? It looks so slick.... Add a bright colour for character :) My best picks go like this.....

Zara'a great examples.
Coat £69.99, Dress £39.99

Zara 39.99


ASOS £4


Add a bright colour to complete your look


Michael Kors, £298


River Island, £18



Go invest xoxo

Be careful at the sales

The sales started even earlier than last year but coming from a gal who always shops sales on Xmas eve here's some advice:

The best way to shop a sale is on a need to basis...

My top tips for sale shopping are:

1.) only buy if its a current trend or a wardrobe staple (i.e. a good white shirt)
2.) a miracle sale item is when you have had your eye on an item and it goes down in the sale - winner, definitely shop these items!
3.) don't buy sale items out of season - it means they are definitely not on trend and u cannot wear then immediately. When it does get to their appropriate season - u probably won't wear it anyway! 

Happy sales xoxo

The best of 2012

I can't help but think about my most favourite trends when a year nears to an end. S/S12 definite favourites were print trousers and coloured blazers... In particular I fell in love with white.

My absolute worst trend and epic fashion fail for so many people (but not me :)) were dipped hem dresses... Lets hope we do not have to suffer anymore of those!!

Moving forward to 2013... We still have a few cold months... My newest craze for the party season which is upon us and the start of 2013 has got to be shiny leggings! They are being sold everywhere... My best ones come from urban outfitters! They jazz up any chunky knit, tshirt, casual boot scenario and look very cute sticking out from the end of a big winter coat!

Urban Outfitters - Shiny Nylon leggings £25

 

Urban Outfitters - Holographic Sequin leggings £38

 

My second absolute must is pleather (or leather depending on budget). Invest in a pencil skirt or some

shorts if you are feeling brave.

These Zara shorts are my Xmas purchase! Team with a Christmas jumper for an on trend Christmas Day look (avoid the white pins on the Zara website and go for some black tights and shoe boots).

 

Zara faux leather shorts £29.99.

 

Have a wonderful Christmas xoxo

 

Dabble in vintage

Having a few vintage treasures in your wardrobe is going to individualise your outfits and make them look more special. So if most of your wardrobe comes from middle range high street shops like Topshop, adding a few vintage items will make u stand out from the crowd.  

A tip for vintage shopping - know what u are looking for. For example... I would like a vintage thin knit jumper. That's a broad enough description to find one, but if you go in to a vintage store thinking I just want vintage, without thinking about what u might like, there is no doubt that you will buy an item that is a bit crazy, that u are never going to wear, because it fits with nothing you already have.

Vintage shopping can also work out cheaper than high street shopping too.... So if u see a colourful scarf in Zara for 30GBP why not take a look in a vintage store (or eBay works well too), it will probably be cheaper and will definitely be different from anything else anyone else is wearing... Making your look interesting.

Some of my friends wear head to toe vintage.... And look amazing, but this is not for everyone so I am not advocating this. I am just saying add a few pieces to jazz up your look :)

 

My recent vintage purchases include a green spotted dress, a pink silk shirt and a print scarf... total cost £60

 

 

 

xoxo

Decoration, decoration...

In the words of Michael Kors (and many others)... keep the outfit simple and go over the top with accessories...

Nothing adds more glamour and gets more second glances than a statement necklace.... Invest in a couple this season... They work wonders over thin knits, shirts and tees... Necklaces or collars... if you think the more the merrier like me.... add a statement necklace and a huge fur collar!

My best high street ones come from Zara, Reiss and Topshop! I know I'm boring you all with Zara but they do come up trumps most of the time (just not in the shoe dept!)

Topshop and Zara certainly do the best budget options:

 

Topshop ribbon twist collar £18.50

Both from Zara, both £19.99 BUY both

 

 

 

Reiss chunky Chain necklace White £69

 

 

If you are looking for a bit more of an investment piece Stella & Dot are a great online company with quirky pieces that are fabulous..

 

 

Stella & Dot Campari Necklace £110

 

 

Stella&Dot Virginia Bib Necklace £250

There are so many more, take a look at their website.

 

 
There's nothing more worthwhile to splurge money on

xoxo

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......