#WantItWednesday 14/10/15

So I missed a week, I've been busy drawing up and sending a lists to everyone in time for my birthday, which is (shock horror) tomorrow. *sad face*

From & Other Stories

So at the top of my list to commiserate another year older with this beauty from & Other Stories. With the weather drawing in this is the perfect item to sink into stylishly. 

I love the lapels on this too, perfect to pop in the driving wind and fill with a thick, extra warm scarf, like this one. 

The colour is great too. It makes you feel like the winter is a distant memory with its pastel hue.  This works well with all of my favourites shades of uniformity (Navy, Grey, Beige) 

Have a look at my ways to wear below:

All looks can be found here

Go on... you've 24 hours until my birthday and the weather is looking pretty crappy. Who wants to get me a present (or five?!) 

Until Next Week!

#WantItWednesday (09/09/15)

So I have missed a week; blame it on a home improvement gone awry. However I am back with a vengeance and wonderful new dining table in my flat to eat on. Once I had managed to put the table up I was once again back on the high street looking for my next sartorial fix. 

From Monki

And I found it this week with the hidden gem that is Monki. 

I was always a bit weary of this chain; it always looks really painfully young and cool. The kind of cool you'd want to clip around the ear. 

I had come across a few bits during my hourly trawl through ASOS. Some of their best pieces (more than a couple are now proudly sat on my clothing rail of merit) like this shirt dress and these culottes.

Next on my list of things to buy is this perfect oversized sweater dress from their AW15 arrivals. This is huge, soft and perfect in many and any occasion. 

I would wear it with a crisp, white shirt and one of my many hundreds of white trainers or plimsolls. (these would look best with that look)

In fact... I like the idea of this look so much that I am clicking 'add to basket' as I speak, with about 100 other bits! oops. 

Until next week!

   

#WantItWednesday (26/08/15)

Well... Summer is OVER I am DEVASTATED. 

So I am looking forward to wrapping up and doing the only thing I can during the chilly, wet and miserable weather. Layering up with style. 

I have been on a hunt. I have been looking for shirts, tops, skirts and trousers that lend themselves to be worn under or on top of hundreds of different warming others. 

The chicest way to layer, in my opinion is to layer, using variants of the same colour. 

I have always said I wear a 'uniform' and that uniform consists of five colours, beige, white, black & navy. It also helps that these beautiful colours lend themselves quite well to a layered wardrobe. 

I have found the perfect item to begin your layering for the season and can you believe it? It's under £20! 

From New Look

This absolute steal from New Look(link) is amazing, easy to wear and the perfect base to start adding layers to. It even comes in my uniform of shades. (So I'll have two in every colour please!) 

I would pair this with a pair of cigarette trousers (these would go excellently), a pair of plimsolls or über fashionable trainers du jour and a button down (done up all the way) for an easy casual look for work. You could even go nuts; with a button down tunic or shirts dress underneath it too. Pair or with a huge scarf like an old favourite (sadly discontinued) on an extra blustery day, (like today) or a super cute, super yellow raincoat. 

Look at the ways to wear below:

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See not the sun has gone out. I'm really depressed; so layers and comfort are the only things that could save me; that and spending countless hours shopping. 

Until Next Week! 

#WantItWednesday (19/08/15)

Via Cos

So Summer is more or less over (sob) so I have been searching high and low for transition pieces that can take me through to the bleak winter. 

I have been looking for something in one of my favourite colours, Navy and I have found this beauty and a half from one of my favourite shops, Cos.

This glorious shirt is the sartorial mullet of tops; business in the front...Party at the back. 

This is perfect for a work outfit or relaxing in a pair of baggy boyfriend jeans. 

#WantItWednesday (12/08/205)

From Cos

So the weather has been flipping out the last couple of days.

It's been humid and cloudy, sunny and windy and because of it, I am taking hours to get ready.
I am just not sure what the day will bring. 

So I have been looking for a dress that is suitable for all seasons, is easy to wear and can be dressed up easily. I have found it in this chic simple beauty from Cos.

I love this dress. The would look amazing with a pair of converse as it would with a pair of chic glitzy sandals.

This is perfect for the changeable weather, it's a heavy duty jersey; perfect for when the wind & rain picks up, The Oversized shape is perfect for those lighter, brighter days and nights.


This dress also fits in seamlessly with my wardrobe of grey, black & navy blue so could easily be carried into the Autumn months because I think I will be wearing this for a long time to come.

Until Next week!

#WantItWednesday (26/11/14)

It has been a really, really long time since I have updated this page and for that; I do apologise. I had been in the process of moving house and found, over the last few weeks I had been preoccupied with paint swatches, sofas and the actual move to think about my usual lust for all things cute, fashionable and grey.  

So… for my first #WantItWednesday in forever; I thought I would go for a super good one. These beauties from Jeffrey Campbell are something I NEED to have in my life. I am a big fan of Campbell’s vertiginous and witty shoes and these are no exception. 

Having collaborated with another one of my favourite guilty obsessions, Hello Kitty the ubiquitous Barclay has been given an awesome update in honour of her 40th birthday. These are the most wearable of the collection which could have so easily fallen into the cutesy saccharine (I will not pretend I am not a fan of that however) colour palette the character is famous for. These go with everything and then some. 

I would style these with a heavy knit jumper, and oversized shirt and a pair of cuffed boyfriend style jeans, an easy and casual outfit.

For all of you Hello Kitty obsessives these are perfect for you to declare your love for the character; without looking like a Harajuku Princess wannabe. 

In honour of Ms White’s (yes, I know her back-story) birthday I have also listed a few other items that would be perfect for a fellow obsessive that doesn't want to scream it from the rooftops:

1. Wrap Bracelet & Charm Necklace, Chan Luu 

2. Long Charm Figurine Necklace, Swarovski


3. Hello Kitty Memopad

If you do want to scream your obsession from the rooftops, I have this for you.

You can get flights from Paris to Taipei; start saving now, I am!

you can book here

That’s all for now, all looks can be found here.   

#WantItWednesday (24/09/14)

You are probably more than aware now that I am a fan of rose gold. It's warm, luxurious & glamorous without being flashy or ostentatious, the perfect hue for everyday wear. 

I am also a big fan of bracelets and bangles. I'm often adorned with massive amounts of arm candy, in addition to my beloved watch. So if there is one that I can wear everyday and it not look affected; then I'll sit up and take notice. 

This bracelet from Sho London is one of those bracelets. The Pop Bracelet range is an amazing collection of easy & interchangeable bracelets. They come in a variety of colours, metals and hues; my favourites are the rose gold variety.  

I love these because they are a perfect for a casual wardrobe and made for stacking; without feeling like you are pretending to be a grown up and doesn't weigh you down. 

With the seasons changing; have collated a list of looks, perfectly suited to these amazing pieces and the colder weather. 

These and the bracelets are perfect for lazy days in the pub or multiple brunches.  They are just amazing and I can't wait to get my hands on all of them! 

Get the looks here

High Street Heroes: September

Another month, another round of my picks of high street staples so you don't have to do all the heavy lifting.

I have had all the time in the world over the last few weeks to thoroughly search the high streets, Westfield's and everywhere in-between to show you my favourites this month from the leaders of the pack. 

Topshop

Who says rompers aren't for the autumn?! Wear these with my favourite 150 denier tights and a shirt and you'll be 'A-OK' for autumn.

Zara

Because the weather is drawing in cover ups are needed and necessary. This Blazer is a wonderful addition to your wardrobe (as if you needed another excuse).

It's wonderfully casual and looks great with a pair of light skinny jeans an oversized t shirt. 

Next

I've already said, I'm a big fan of a good jumper, this one from next is perfect for late summer layering.

This would look great with a pair of skinny khakis and a pair of plimsolls. 

Autumnal Perfection!

Pretty Autumn Pastels 

I can't not write about my picks for the month and not discuss the onslaught of pastels for the AW14 season. Everyone has a good selection, including Primark! 

Here's a pick of my favourites!

       BooHoo Jumper                                                     Topshop Trench                          River Island Bowler

So those are my favourites on the high street for now. I will if course spend the next few weeks 'researching' just so you don't have to! 

Until next time! 

Get all these looks here

#WantItWednesday (27/08/14)

 I am in an awful mood. Summer is truly over, a fact I cannot and will not accept and the wind is starting to creep in along with the spiders (another reason to be put in a foul mood). 

I have started to re-evaluate my wardrobe, haul the winter coats out and invest in more high denier tights, the one small consolation for the cold.

This Tartan Tunic from New Look is the answer to all of my Winter prayers.

I am and will always be a fan of tartan and I am in love with the cut of this tunic. It can be dressed up or down and will look excellent with a pair of super thick tights.

How can you not want this?! 

This looks amazing with my favourite shape of coat, cocoon and looks just as amazing with a pair of heels as it does with a pair of converse and that's no mean feat, especially with my winter essential; 150 denier tights in the blackest shade of morose black. 

So I guess this has cheered me up a little, but not as much as the second coming of Summer would.


All Looks can be found here

#WantItWednesday (20/08/14)

I am feeling sad. I'm sad because summer is definitely over and I know I have to start wearing jackets and extra layers . My umbrella is beginning to disintegrate under the strain of rain of biblical proportions and constant battles with the wind; who I might add is winning the war against me not falling over in the street. 

Very little gets me out of this morose funk, one such event is evenings spent (well, more an entire day) with friends in front of a cosy pub fireplace with warming wine and hearty fare; Another one that is far less questionable during the working week are jumpers.  

I love a jumper. I am partial to a pullover. I swoon over a sweater.  Many of you who know me are aware that my drawers and wardrobes full to bursting with woolly wonders. 

So it's only right, on this miserable Wednesday that I cheer myself up (and you) with my favourite selection of sweet sweaters to make the transition from summer to autumn that little bit nicer. 

Jumpers are amazing because they are versatile, they can be quirky and in the early autumn can add warmth and comfort a cardigan just cannot achieve. I think a good jumper is like being hugged all day long and that's just too good to pass up!

During the first autumnal months your breezy summer dresses and skirts can be layered with tights (the higher the denier, the closer to heaven) and your trusty jumper. 

When the cold sets in replace the tights with sturdy wool cigarette trousers, a crisp shirt (Mandarin collars are an especially chic touch) and a warming pea coat. It'll make you feel like you've stepped out of the detective agency of your film Noir fantasies (add a striking red lip if you really want to go for it.) rather than stepping out of your office with the wind and rain whipping your hair out of shape. 

When it comes to jumpers, I've three categories that tend to never fail me:

Utility jumpers, these can be worn all day, all night can easily be dressed up or down and would look amazing if you were moving house or moving from pub to pub on a lazy, lazy Sunday. 

Emotional jumpers, these are for days when you want to pretend it's still summer, or want to make yourself (and others) chuckle. These are eye catching and attention grabbing that will do your talking for you. 

Comfort jumpers, jumpers you'll want to spend the rest of your life in and then some. 

I have picked some of my favourites from all categories to up your jumper game and make autumn feel a little less daunting. 

Utility Jumpers

I cannot and will not start this without talking about my favourite jumpers of all time. The American Apparel Fisherman Jumper. Some have become utility, some have become comfort (older ones especially). I love these because they are simple enough to go with anything and everything, are warm and these are the best basic jumpers on the market (believe me, I looked everywhere) 

These come in a multitude of colours, perfect for any mood or outfit. to be honest if I could wear this through summer I would. To date, I have about five, but I will always buy more, because why the hell not?!

My favourite colour, that I buy in bulk are the Navy and the Vintage Grey, these go with everything. Jeans, light or dark, ditzy floral patterns and bold botanical prints make you feel casual. Pair it with a collared shirt and a pair of peg leg trousers and your fine for any type of meeting. You'd be a fool to not get in on this game. 

Emotional Jumpers

When you think about quirky jumpers my first and only thought is of one genius man. Markus Lupfer.

 Having cultivated the label for four years, he is the reason so many jumpers are embellished with slogans that can only make you smile. 

I love the relaxed shape and the humour that all of his jumpers imparts, you can be as professional as you like with a mandarin collar shirt or tunic underneath, but you will make yourself (and others) smile, which is exactly what everyone needs in this miserable weather!

You can get this jumper from here

Comfort Jumpers

When I think of comfort jumpers (when not thinking about my trusty fisherman jumper) I often think of jumpers I have acquired for free (of course) over the course of my life. My favourite of these are the trusted cricket whites; that are warm, slouchy and just like a hug. 

They, because of their colour again go with most things but aside from cricket, should only be used for casual purposes. (Shops, Brunch, Lunch, etc.)

Mine is my Dad's old jumper, so I can't show you where to get it. John Lewis (Of course) has an excellent selection of cricket jumpers that will soon become your comforting favourite.

Well I certainly feel a bit better, I hope you do too. I'm ready for you wind and rain (no, I'm not at all)

#WantItWednesday (11/06/14)

You can't have not noticed. 

Matching two pieces and suits are back with a bloody vengeance. 

Gone are the days of matching two pieces being associated with fusty secretaries from the fifties 

(pre- Mad Men Obviously!)

'Co-Ords' are cool, fashionable and ridiculously on trend. 

They are EVERYWHERE and then some. Short suits, Camisoles and matching skirts, sport luxe suits, trouser suits and more. 

Bright patterns and bright colours work best. There is no point in doing this if you aren't going to go big. 

I have picked my top five:

5. This striped Bermuda short perfection can be found at Whistles. 

Get the delectable Crop Top here & the Bermuda Shorts here

4. If florals are your thing, this modern, Grecian inspired lemon set from Topshop is the one for you. Get the Bralet here & the Pencil Skirt here

3. Who doesn't love sequins?! This modern short suit from Acne is opulent, modern perfection at its best. The Jacket & Shorts are an excellent combination. 

2. I am a recent convert to the botanical print; this co-ord set from Zara have been instrumental in changing my mind.

These are perfect for summer and make you feel like you need a Margarita in hand while wearing it. Get the tunic here & the trousers here

1. I am a big fan of bold florals; this suit is just perfect. It's bright, exciting and full of humour. Zara, have once again triumphed with this flirty and fun co-ord set. I want to wear this for the rest of summer. 

Get the Jacket here & the shorts here

My undoubted number one is the longline floral masterpiece from ASOS (top image)

The floral pattern is dusky enough to take you from high summer to early autumn. Perfect for weddings, BBQs general frivolity and even, if paired with my oh so worn (but still chic) converse could be a relaxed look for work or brunch, with a crisp white mandarin collared shirt (oversized is always better). 

Get the trousers here & the jacket here

I'm getting my fill of Co-Ords in every form possible! 

I would suggest you do the same!