#WantItWednesday (18/06/14)

The suns out, the breeze is heavenly. 

Boys are in short trousers and the girls are in pinafores. 

The British summer is in full swing: rather than spoiling it by speculating on a particular tournament on the lips of everyone (and their mother) at the moment. I thought I would harp back to a golden era; filled will lashings of ginger beer (alcoholic if you must), lemonade and packed lunch tins filled with cucumber sandwiches and a hefty dose of nostalgia. 

This beautiful hat from Mulberry evokes that and so much more. The straw style reminds me so much of the summer uniform I once loathed to wear and now cannot get enough of and certainly want to be back in now. 

I am a fan of hat/hair accessory and this one is perfect for warmer climes and it will elegantly certainly keep sunstroke at bay.

 I want to have it, you'll want to have it. So we should all just go and get it! 

It's fun and much like a lot of things out there at the moment should be worn with a heavy sense of irony.

Go all out in your summer uniform with a crisp, white mandarin collar and a navy pinafore, make it casual with an oversized t-shirt and a pair of light coloured trousers or denim; either way you want to head straight to the mouth of the Thames and spend forever lazily punting in the sun. (champagne optional)

I'm definitely in the mood to commit fully to this. Who doesn't want to wear a pinafore again?! If it means I get the hat, then I certainly do! 

All looks can be found here. 

Lacquer up: Nail Polish Trends for SS14

Anyone who has been on my Instagram page knows I love to paint my nails... A lot.

It has become a ritual. Usually, on a Saturday. I will get up, have breakfast and begin my process of beautifying my talons and will dutifully tag them under my #SaturdayManicures, because why not?!

Buying nail polishes has also become more than a passing habit. I'm often found wondering the aisles of boots looking for my new favourite shade (so much so that all do my family's Christmas presents this year will be bought from Boots, thanks to my Advantage card!) this too has now become a ritual and using the bum fight I have to deal with on a Saturday in boots as an indicator, I am not on my own.

With the likes of Sophy Robson and WAH Nails taking up a fair proportion of Instagram traffic, it seems many are following in the footsteps of Lily Allen and Kelly Osbourne (who aren't lacquering up themselves) and approaching their talons as the would their shoe collection.

It's commonplace to see on Tumblr and Instagram the stagnated pose of freshly painted nails holding the very same polish they have been adorned with. So I think it is time we got out of the old and into the summer shades. 

Having spent a fair amount of hours literally watching paint dry, I thought I would share my current favourites with you.

For summer, much like catwalks for SS14 season the colours are bright and bold, if they aren't bold they are a healthy shade of ethereal pastels. I have found the most fashion forward brand of the moment is Ciaté. I have worn and talked about Ciaté in the early days of the Locket and I think they are definitely one of the best for on-trend colours and nail kits. They just keep on innovating.

This new shade called 'Poppet' is one on my list for sure. It's a super cute pastel lilac that will shine next to summer skin. Perfect for hands or feet will definitely be one of my repeated colours over the warm summer months.
it will need a couple of layers, but the final effect would be as sweet and saccharine as you would imagine

If a bolder, highly pigmented shade is one you are after this summer then look no further than OPI. This is a name synonymous with manicures and pedicures. For years, this was the product you look forward to piling on and showing off. Pioneers in the acrylic and UV gels field, these colours are strong, long lasting and amazing. I am in particular awe of 'I Just Can't Cope' This is fun, bold and the perfect colour for the (hopefully) scorching weather.
As this has a much higher pigment count this would only need two coats at most and is absolutely delectable.

Another from OPI is perfect; from the new and wonderfully ethereal 'Sheer Tints' Collection. This is perfect for the new Watercolour Manicure trend that is all over Tumblr at the moment. This is wonderfully light and can be used a slightly tinted naked nail or to perfect addition to add interest a white manicure.
My favourite is 'Be Magentale With Me' a wonderfully light pink bottle of confection that I will want to wear right through the summer and possibly right into late autumn too.


I also feel like everything should be beautifully bronzed and you should look no further than this sun-kissed shade from Butter London.'Chuffed' makes you feel like you have been on south beach for a week soaking up the sun while slowly sipping white wine and elderflower spritzers and that is definitely a good feeling to have.
This goes with everything. If you fancy an all cream modern 'Celine/Chloe' ensemble for summer this would be perfect, of if you are of a more bohemian vibe this will still shine.
It is warm, inviting and requires little effort.

If you are looking for a slightly more natural look and feel to your summer manicure you can go no further than this absolute GEM of a nail polish from Barry M. This is my go to nail polish for when I am not sure what colour I feel like a particular week. This goes with everything and then some, this allows you to load up on rings in all the lurid shades your heart desires and the colour would not be cloying in the summer months.

It is super cheap too so you can slick this on again and again. a total winner in my opinion

So those are my tips for the best summer nails. 

Enjoy watching your nails dry! I certainly will!

and if you are still unsure of your colour, take this fun quiz from Buzzfeed. It'll cheer up your day no end!

#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!

#WantItWednesday (21/05/14)

I have been surrounded by family this week. 

That can only mean one thing. I have  had a big family event. That can only mean one thing. I needed a big family party dress. 

It was particularly difficult because a) most of my family are incredibly conservative. So my rocking up in my preferred Mary Katranzou crop and wool mini and b) most of my family think I'm weird enough as it is. 

So I had to find something that I felt comfortable and fashion forward in and also would not get my Great-Uncle giving me the most disapproving of looks as I sashayed across the dance floor of my grandmother's 90th birthday. 

So what could I wear that would fit? I found the answer in this Beautiful silk shirt dress. This was the answer to all of my prayers! 

This is fun, chic as hell and is safe enough to wear in front of the fussiest relatives. The best part this looks extra amazing with a pair if jeans or a pair of kick-ass sandals. Topshop have found the answer to all of my prayers! It's a shame they don't come in a myriad of colours, I would have bought them all. 

I get to have my cake and eat it too! WIN! 

Get this piece of actual confection here. 

Details of all looks can be found here

Kate Moss For Topshop

I, just like you have now seen all the pictures from the hotly anticipated launch, witnessed the queues and the flashbulbs as I trundled home from work. I am a fan of Kate Moss, but not of her latest collection. 

I had hoped that this new, higher end range sold at Topshop & Net-a-Porter would make me giddy with excitement and would make me want to spend the entirety of my rent and then some purchasing its delectable offerings but alas, it has left me a little cold. 

The collection, the first since 2010 is very Kate Moss, but not the Ms Moss I wanted to see. There is a lot of fringing and extra embellishments that Joe Bloggs (however fashion literate they claim to be) just cannot pull off. I have taken particular offence to the Diamante Velvet Top; It is clunky and boring; it all feels a little dated.  

I understand and can comprehend that Kate’s style and therefore collection is meant to be timeless however, her aesthetic has evolved from the ‘Glastonbury Glamour’ that this collection heavily relies on. It feels as if we have not left 2010 and I am still drifting through the sartorial sludge of my early twenties. 

The Pyjama collection is the most recent trend found in the range but even that feels a little contrived and out of place. (That being said, this is my favourite piece and I will purchase this as soon as I have finished typing) Some fabric choices are very trend led, however I suspect this has just been an effort to tie this in with the (in my opinion) far superior boutique collection and the patterned fabrics seen there rather than to create a cohesive capsule collection of it's own. 

It all seems very out of place within the current climes of SS14. 

Maybe I had hoped for too much, I had placed too much faith in the original magic of the collection & wanted it the replicate that excitement. Maybe I have just outgrown it, either way, my rent money is completely safe this month. That makes me want to cry. 

See the whole collection here.

#WantItWednesday (19/02/14)

For this week's #WantItWednesday I am thinking in Bling.
With the dank, wet weather (hopefully) behind us and the

end of London Fashion Week, I am bringing a little embellishment with me, just like the runway of Mary Katrantzou. 

This piece of neck confection does this perfectly!

From one of my ultimate favourites (I actually squealed with delight when the Rhianna for Balmain pictures emerged, relive the beauty again here!) This collar is perfect with jumpers and shirts, it can be worn with a spaghetti strap dress or a T-shirt. It can, essentially be worn with anything!

Look at the neck perfection! 

You can dress up with this, dress down with this, you could conceivably wear this everyday and make every outfit look different.
You'll want to be snapped, just like at fashion week!

Balmain Collar, £415

Collage info

Top: Schumacher

Bag: Alexander Wang

Trousers: Helmut Lang

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

Lucie's Locket x Mytrnd.com

Earlier in the month I had reviewed the wonderfully modern and deliciously desirable Acne SS14 Resort Collection. 

Please have a look here for the full review, it's beautiful and I want it all, especially that amazing gold foil suit!!