Autumn colours are not usually thought of as bright hues such as pink or red, however for me the season means colour. London weather being so miserable in the winter means bright clothing keeps me sane and in a good mood. The fusion of pink and red makes such a strong impact when done subtly. Here I have paired this pink coat with red pieces underneath to create a fun colour blocked ensemble. By sticking to one pink piece ensures my outfit is not over the top and means anyone can create the look too. Can't wait to wear this pink coat throughout the season.
Last month I attended Ascot for the very first time, and I couldn't have attended with a better brand than Coast, their press team, and a few other bloggers. If you have ever attended Ascot, you will know that Coast is the go to brand on the high street for occassion wear, I can't tell you how many outfits we spotted there.
Being more of a glam dresser this suited me to a T! I absolutely love getting dressed up to attend events and the fact that I was surrounded by so many gorgeous well dressed women on Ladies Day was a fantastic experience. I have always been a lover for a midi skirt and so as soon as Coast told me that I would be dressed head to toe in the brand, I instantly had an idea of what I wanted to wear. Browsing the website I fell in love with this Ameliana skirt, the colour composition initially drew me in and the length was just perfect. Coast invited me to their Oxford St store to have a personal styling session to pick out my outfit. I initially went for this beautiful yellow skirt, as the Ameliana skirt was sold out. A week later I spotted it in John Lewis and I had to have it as it's definitely a piece I will wear again and again...timeless! With so many rules and regulations to dressing for Ascot, there was so much to consider when planning my outfit. Luckily we were in the Windsor Enclosure which meant that I was able to wear an off shoulder top finishing off my look with pearl earrings, this cute bow bag and a black fascinator.
We took the train to Ascot from London which took around 45mins and then a short 10min walk from the station to the racing grounds. On arrival we had a luscious picnic and of course I placed a few bets... I mean I couldn't go all the way to Acot and not place at least one bet! Luckily I went home even so it was a good day in the end! It was such a lovely experience, with sun, champagne, and the juiciest of strawberries. Thanks again to Coast and the press team!
Day 1 of LFW is always crazy and hectic with usually back to back shows, however this season felt much more relaxed and I actually really enjoyed it. Instead of rushing from show to show I concentrated on the shows I really wanted to see. First show of the day was J. JS Lee which centred around simple clean silhouettes, high neck lines and head to toe prints. Followed by Felder Felder which had a more eclectic rock and roll vibe featuring luxe metallics, fur and leather with energised models strutting the runway.
My outfit initially started with this belted mac from Hobbs. I have had it for about 7 months now but somehow totally forgot about it. I recently did a clear out and came across this orange treasure and knew that it would be the perfect piece to wear this season. With it's floral print it screams spring, yet when paired with white flares it provides a trendy sophisticated look. Having long limbs means that sometimes its hard to find the right shirts. I have been after a bell sleeved blouse for ages and found one in Zara but unfortunately it just fell too short. So I decided to have my shirt customised to fit, and I'm so happy I did. The right length sleeves peeking out of this mac along with my favourite white flares, was such a cute combo.
I recently fell in love with this little McQueen bag... I mean how cute is it?! And the fact that it has my initials on there it really was not an option to leave behind! But let's face it going to LFW with a teeny bag is not very practical as where would I put my invites, phone, and other necessities? So the only option was to double bag! And this silver cross body was the ideal companion! Just the right size for all the items left over and finished off my look perfectly!
This is my second look showing you how I wear my jeans to work for the Dorothy Perkins denim campaign. Black jeans are the perfect alternative for casual fridays in the office, and easy enough to get away with when wearing denim to work. Styling my denim with a longline white blouse and colour block coat keeps my look formal and chic. I have recently become addicted to longline shirts as they are so easy to style but also looks super smart no matter how you style it. Opt for a printed shirt like this for the weekends.
I finally found the perfect red coat. I have been after a red coat for ages and I seem to have every other colour but red?! This beauty is made from wool and so has been my life saver over the last few weeks with the London weather taking a turn. Of course my outfit wouldn't be complete without a print in tow and the addition of print came in the form of these spotted flats. If flats aren't your thing then they also are available in these heels too.
So I recently did a shoot for Dorothy Perkins to show their readers three ways us tall girls can style denim. You can read the full post here. The jean in question was their current Eden style which is a super skinny jegging jean... perfect for us leggy girls and this style comes in a 36" leg which comes up longer. And even though these are jeggings, they have pockets and stitching just as regular jeans. I can't tell you just how comfortable these babies are. I mean, I have never worn jeans with an elastic waist before but I really can't stress how good they feel. They fit high on the waist with just enough stretch to head out for a night of partying or curl up on the sofa. DP have created a selection of denim styles to suit all shapes and sizes.
For my first look I styled these baby blues...creating a double denim outfit combined with this camel coat with a bold splash of colour. For me there is nothing better than a statement coat to layer over my jeans. This style is quite oversized but works well that way. Double denim is a great combo to dress up or down with a pair of heels and still always provides a polished yet not tried too hard look. My second and third looks will be featured on the blog later this week, so make sure you check in to see how I style my DP jeans.
This season my love for burgundy has seriously taken over my closet. Anything burgundy I spot in stores instantly draws me in. The soft hue yet strong palette, sharp enough to make a statement whilst being subtle at the same time....my new black!
This suit was the ideal duo to style and infuse a head to toe tonal ensemble. The trousers are slightly cropped which works well going into Spring. As we all know styling a suit is easy to create for work, however I wanted to show you a more relaxed feel which can be worn to the office.
The sweater is from Zara and I can't tell you how much I have worn this. I found a similar style here which you can use to create the look if your local Zara has sold out. When styling a look in one colour be sure to use different shades and fabrications as this will help your outfit come together. By styling with a darker fedora and pointy flats adds helps balance the tone. Lastly my cute cross body from Reiss in a deeper chocolate shade of burgundy and a slick of pink lipstick to finish off.
Today's post I'm styling all black with a touch of velvet. This velvet playsuit from Topshop was the perfect piece for the festive season just gone. However when purchasing items for a particular event we sometimes never get to wear them again. By adding a camel coat, OTK boots and opaque tights enables me to wear my playsuit in the new year for drinks with friends. Toning down party wear for everyday styling is great way to ensure you get to wear all items in your closet.
I was recently sent this vintage suede skirt by Brag Vintage who sell yes you guessed it...vintage clothes and accessories. Normally I find it difficult when shopping in vintage stores as I like order when shopping and tend to struggle browsing through rails of stock jumbled together. However when I came across Brag Vintage online it was a dream come true, as I could shop online with everything organised and find one off vintage gems that I may have missed in store. From long 1930s dresses to short 1960s shifts to denim dungarees.
With the 70's influence going nowhere I chose this button down skirt which has the most softest suede texture. Styling with this blue denim pussy bow blouse and mirrored sunnies keeps the focus on my new suede skirt.
