Dreaming in Pastels

So it's the coldest week of winter so far...minus 1 today, but I cannot stop dreaming about buying a whole new wardrobe in gorgeous pastel tones.

Pastels is one of my favourite trends for SS12 - they were part of my favourite catwalks, shown at Meadham Kirchhoff, Louis Vuitton and Dior, and I love the sweet girliness of the trend, which I would toughen up with hints of black, leather accessories and a touch of stud detailing. Lovely!

I've put together selection of my favourite pastel pieces from the high street...hopefully I'll be able to treat myself to a few bits!

What do you think of the pastel trend? Enjoy x



 They all go so beautifully with my new 17 nail varnishes!! ice cream heaven!!

Monday's Must Haves...a Little Late!!

Phew, what a busy week! I am sorry that this post is coming at you two days late, but hey...better late than never right?

So, I bring you my Monday Must Haves! Now, this week I have mixed the affordable with the aspirational. I have found some fabulous high street pieces along with some gaw-geous designer lovelies.

First up, the ultimate oversized chunky grey cardigan, courtesy of 3.1 Philip Lim at Selfridges. This cardi is perfect to through over anything this winter - a dress, leggings and a tee, even some lacy underwear if you dare (cardi should be done up of course with just a little lace sticking out!

Next, a beautiful silk maxi dress from Warehouse. I personally believe that maxi dresses should be worn all year round. Why keep something so feminine and versatile for just the summer? Rock this gorgeous maxi at your next special do, or, make it casual and throw the cardi above over it with some chunky boots. Boot-iful!

How about this for a little pocket money treat? This stag head necklace from Accessorize is bang on trend for the new season, and at a mere £9, it should be hanging around every girls neck.

Finally, another fab cardigan for you. This time, incorporating the navajo trend (one of my favourites for the new season). This chunky knitted cardigan by Isabel Marant at Selfridges has lots of amazing detail, which makes it so worth the hefty price tag. Again, this is the perfect addition to your AW11 wardrobe, and trust me, this style is never going to look out of date or out of style!

So what do you think? Would these be on your wish list? Enjoy x

This Morning's Obsession!

I was having a look at a few shops this morning (online of course) before work, and I came across today's little obsession, which has got me swooning!

This gorgeous cardigan from Warehouse is so sweet, feminine, cosy and even has a smattering of sequins to give it a touch of sparkle...it really has it all, and at £48, it's a real steal!

This is definitely on my shopping list, and I'll be wearing it with everything from slouch socks and boots, to wearing it over a little dress, and even my favourite sequin encrusted skater skirt. The soft colour and cocoon shape are both bang on trend for the new season, so make sure you grab one before they all run out! Enjoy x

how cute is this hat??

Images are from Warehouse.co.uk

Sparkle in Sequins

One of my favourite trends of the season is sequins. I personally believe that sequins shouldn't be left for Chrismakah and New Years, and that they can be worn in your everyday look, without looking brash or gaudy - they simply add a little sparkle. Isn't that what every woman wants from life?!?

So, that being said, I thought I would do a little round up of my favourite sequin pieces that are available to buy now, and show you how to create an everyday look, basing the outfit around sequins. Now I am writing this while wearing a silver sequin skater skirt and breton top, topped off with biker boots, so I really think this is a fashion element you can all bring to your everyday looks!

Here's my everyday sequin look:

1. Grey Faux Fur Trim Cardigan £50 River Island 2. Sheer Sleeve Sequin Tee £48 Topshop 3. Jersey Maxi Skirt £25 River Island 4. Chelsea Boots £45 ASOS

What do you think? Would you wear this outfit? Below is my edit of my favourite sequin pieces of the season. Enjoy x

Sequin Georgette Skirt £140 DAY Birger et Mikkelsen @ Net-a-Porter

Sequin T-Shirt £45 Topshop

Sequin Peter Pan Collar £15 ASOS

Bianca Sequinned Dolman Blouse £230 Rachel Zoe @ Selfridges

Ashish Breton Stripe Tee £440 @ ASOS

UGG Classic Sparkle Boot £190

Sequin Stripe Top £50 Oasis

 

Sequin Collar and Cuff Chiffon Shirt £42 Topshop

Knitted Sequin Dress £170 Armani Jeans @ Selfridges

Therapy Sequin Turban £25 @ House of Fraser

Sequinned Jumper by Michael by Michael Kors @ Selfridges

Animal Sequin Dress £90 Warehouse

Warehouse's Country Inspired Heritage Collection

Now I have never posted about an e-mailer before (those newsletters you get when you sign up to a brands website). As I shop...quite a bit...I have signed up to quite a lot of these newsletters - they're also beneficial for my work, so that's a bonus!

I received one this morning that I HAD to write about. Warehouse send out really great newsletters; creative, colourful and relevant, and this morning, they sent one based around one of my favourite trends for the AW2011 season - heritage.

Here's what that section of the newsletter looked like:

A great selection of the beautiful heritage colours, tweeds, faux fur, muted floral prints, and lady-like blouses...lovely! Really makes me want the cold weather to hurry up!!

Now, here are the pieces I particularly love in greater detail. What do you think? Will you be buying into the heritage trend? Enjoy x

Check Blazer £70

Pleated Check Kilt £45

Silk Bird Printed Blouse £55

Lace Front Peter Pan Top £45

Fisherman Rib Cardi £46

Glam Faux Fur Jacket £70

Blurred Floral Dress £60

Rabbit Faux Fur Stole £35

Grenadine Db Jacket

Summer Sales!

Now I am not normally a fan of the sales. Scary, stressful and so called "fashion lovers" treat every store like a jumble sale; picking items up and discarding them in a haphazard manner, whether the item costs £10 or £100. Basically, it makes me a little freaked out. I also am against buying "sale items" which are only brought out during the sale period. You don't need it, you don't want it and a lot of the time, you don't even like it that much, but, it's in the sale so YOU HAVE TO HAVE IT!!

Saying all that, I am a fan of finding jewels, items which I coveted at full price and are now amazingly half price! Also, finding things which I know will stand the test of time, are classic or will carry onto the next season's key trends. So, I wanted to share a few things that I have found and bought myself, and also pieces which I am still considering snapping up. In short, my pick of the sales!

Here's what I have found so far:

This stunning tribal dress from Warehouse is a total bargain, £60 reduced to a mere £20! I've got mine on order and can't wait to try it on. Tribal prints are always a winner and is a trend which will emerge summer after summer

This little black dress from Topshop is ideal to take you through to the next season...and black never goes out of style! Love the glittery bow detail! Bargain at £25

Love this silk playsuit by Traffic People from Topshop. It's got that great 70's feel about it which will still be big for AW11, and at £35, this is a trend you can definitely afford to invest in!

This mink suedette shorts from Miss Selfridge are a must have at £20. Wear them with gladiator sandals now and thick ribbed tights and boots in the autumn.

Just love these leather loafers from Miss Selfridge. £30...yes please!

Love this mustard yellow dress by Z Spoke by Zac Posen from the Outnet...only £79.50. This is the perfect autumn dress

This tweed blazer by Sara Berman at ASOS is the perfect jacket to keep you stylish and warm on cool summer evenings and is a steal at £160!

Love polka dots and cropped detailing...that's all really! £35 from ASOS

The perfect biker boot from River Island for £35!!

Another nod to the ever popular 70's trend...and for £15 from River Island, you can't go wrong really!!

This classic maxi by French Connection was £155 and is now £61! I picked one up for a couple of weddings I have this year and I know I'll get loads of wear from it. The slinky silk dress is flattering and beautiful, and I love the embellished halter neck - perfect for adding a touch of drama!

Warehouse's SS11 Collection Instore Now!

So I managed to partake in a little retail therapy yesterday, especially necessary seeing as I have a multitude of weddings, engagements and other events this summer to attend, and I stumbled into Warehouse - not a store I normally shop in.

I have to say, I was very pleasantly surprised! Their summer collection is hot, hot, hot! I am in love with the 70's maxi dress trend at the moment, and love all of the chiffon frills and details that accompany this trend, and Warehouse had the most gorgeous collection to satisfy my obsession! Beautiful silk maxis adorned with tribal prints and floral prints, midi length chiffon pieces nipped in at the waist and gorgeous camel and caramel hues all begging to be worn!

This really is the perfect collection to compliment my favourite trends for the SS11 season. I've put a few of my favourite pieces below. Enjoy x

My personal favourite! This will be in my wardrobe!!