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.
Burgundy is definitely my favourite colour of the season! And paired with this pastel pink 2nd Day snuggly coat is the perfect partner to battle the current windy temperatures in London. Initially when I spotted this sweater in Zara I knew it would be an ideal match for my Chloe clutch. This ensemble worked well for a casual Saturday lunch in central London... comfy jeans, sweater and a bright coat!
As December approaches and the festive season officially begins, the invites to Christmas parties start to drop. The first thing on my mind usually is what am I going to wear? So today I've collaborated with Asos to show you how I style for the season. I usually like to go for dresses, however sometimes an understated suit is the perfect combo. This cape and trouser set is the ideal piece to take you from early dinner to night out, with a quick change of the top worn underneath... try going from a black basic to a crop top. The satin details provides the right amount of formality to the ensemble, yet the cape adds glamour to a polished look. Adding this monochrome cross body keeps my hands free for socialising and dancing.
If you follow me on Instagram and Twitter then you would have read all about the campaign that I recently took part in with Amazon Fashion Europe and renown photographer, Rankin. The concept of the advert was to empower other women to wear what they like regardless of their 'so called flaws'. Being 6ft, I have battled with the dilemmas of clothes not fitting well, trousers not being long enough or waists of dresses being in the wrong place but I have learnt to dress for my body shape and wear what I like, to me style is all about confidence.
In my teens I felt like I didn't fit in and always stood out, however by the time I hit 15 I learnt to accept my body and embrace my height. One of the reasons why I started my blog was to inspire other women through fashion, to stand tall and be confident. Fashion for me is all about how you style clothes to make them work for you and only you! It's about working with what you have and really not worrying about how others perceive you, and just wearing whatever the hell you want.. including the highest heels you can find! So with this in mind I was honoured to take part in the campaign and fly the flag for us tall ladies of the world!
Since this campaign went live I have received the most amazing feedback and comments from other tall women. Knowing that others have been inspired to step out of their comfort zone and try new things is what makes being a blogger so rewarding. Thanks so much for all your comments and emails.
Being tall I'm definitely a sucker for a longline blazer as they are perfect from breaking up my frame. This gorgeous feathered beauty was recently sent to me by the PLT team and I'm so in love with it. It's from the Lucy Mecklenburgh's chic party collection of old school glamour and elegant silhouettes and for £25 it really is worth it. Keeping my look casual for the day, I styled the blazer with my go to ripped skinnies and this lace victorian blouse, providing an elegant ensemble finished off with an edgy twist. With christmas parties on the horizon this feathered trim piece will be the perfect accomplice to a LBD and statement heels!
Today's outfit started with this gorgeous pussy bow blouse from Next. They have recently launched their super speedy delivery service where you can literally order by midnight to receive next day delivery....yes NEXT DAY!!
I'm currently loving the pussy bow trend at the moment as it's so easy to dress down with denim or up with a cute suede skirt. I chose to style my look for a day of meetings in denim skinnies and this burnt orange Zara blazer that I recently purchased, along with these UH-MAZING over the knee suede boots. Having such long legs can sometimes be tricky finding the right length boots and these babies were a dream as they actually fit thigh high but on me they are perfect the OTK. To finish off, I wore my Chloe Faye bag in this warm red shade which kept the rustic theme going, perfect for fall. Marsha C xoxo Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @ londontallgirl
