Monthly Archives: December 2016

20+ Dresses for New Years Eve to Order Now

Let’s Start 2017 in Style…

The 30+ best dresses to order now for New Years Eve, at all price points…

ASOS One Shoulder Dress, £25

Reformation Punch Dress, £120

For Love & Lemons, £180

Self Portrait, £280

Veda Raheja

If you’re looking for a change from the regular black, white and gold, why not try a colourful number, like this gorgeous cocktail dress by Indian designer Veda Raheja. You’re bound to be the only one at the party wearing this and you’ll rock it too!

Veda Raheja, £280

Reformation x Net-A-Porter, £230

Rare London, £45

NBD, £145

Lavish Alice

The cape detailing on this jumpsuit just blew me away. It’s a sure way to make a statement while still remaining classic. Plus, the price is unbelievable!

Lavish Alice, £82

Topshop, £60

Bec & Bridge, £180

AQ/AQ, £300

Likely, £162

Topshop, £39

Saylor, £243

Reformation

I love Reformation. Not only because their clothes are classic, timeless and cool, but also because they are sustainable. A lot of the times we don’t realise what an impact the making of our clothing has on our environment but Reformation has brought that to our attention. This velvet dress is sure to be the hit of the party and the shipping is free worldwide!

Reformation, £120

Misha Collection, £250

Lovers & Friends, £97

Topshop Unique, £265

Ba&sh, £270

431-88, £138

Reformation, £200

Free People

If you’re looking for something sparkly, but don’t necessarily want the usual sequins dress, why not try a set like this Free People one? You’ll be shining all night long!

Free People, £208

For Love & Lemons, £216

Shivan & Naresh, £344

Free People, £250

NBD x Revolve

The little red dress is seriously underrated – who doesn’t love a fiery red dress? Try this one with it’s gorgeous peplum bottom and strappy back!

NBD, £128

So which dress will you be getting for NYE? What are your plans?

Mumbai Outfits: A Round Up So Far

As you all know, I’m currently in Mumbai where the sun is shining and the weather is always warm. I haven’t had a chance to shoot any looks for you yet (the key word being yet – I have some awesome things coming!) but I’ve been getting so many amazing responses from you guys about my outfits on Instagram (and questions too!) that I’ve done a round up here of my outfits from the last week!

Look #1

For my first day back I just wanted to be comfortable and relaxed. I went for this ruffled shirt from Topshop – the ruffles added so much volume to such a simple look! I paired the shirt with some denim shorts and a pop of colour through my shoes and bag!

Shirt: Topshop

Shorts: Rag & Bone

Shoes: Claudie Pierlot (super similar ones here and similar ones here too!)

Bag: Hermes

Look #2

For this look I wanted to keep things as simple as possible because I knew I was running errands for most of the day (and my dentist appointment! ) I also decided to rummage through my closet here and I found this super old jacket that I decided to style for a casual day look! I also opted for my Kapten & Son watch, which is really simple and sleek and a bit more casual for errands than my Cartier! Everyone needs a watch like that!

Jacket: Topshop – a similar one here and another great blazer here in a similar colour but with a cool pattern

Jeans: Paige

Belt: Claudie Pierlot (you guys loved this!)

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Look #3

This has been my favourite look so far! I put my hair up in a sort of retro do just for a chance which I loved – something I want to do when the weather is warmer in London! I also love this dress – I tend to opt for a lot of dresses during the warm weather because they are easy to wear and look great!

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Scarf: Hermes

Dress: Maje – a similar styled dress here, a beautiful lace version here, and a lovely patterned one here.

Shoes: Casadei

Top: Maje

Pants: Topshop – similar ones here

Shoes: No 21 – get the flat version here

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Bag: Chanel

Look #4

For a casual lunch out with my mum I went for these gorgeous pleated pants – they were so breezy and easy to wear! I paired them with this maje summer top and my favourite mules! You guys loved these satin No 21 mules – satin shoes are really in style for 2017 so I would grab your pair ASAP. They also have flat versions!

Look #5

Another easy dress that looks amazing is this Veda Raheja piece. I know the length is longer than what I usually wear but I love how elegant it looks. Plus the cut at the bottom is so chic! Paired again with my favourite heels, I was ready for a day out!

Dress: Veda Raheja

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Shoes: No 21 – get the flat version here

Look #6

This was taken today when I went to meet my super talented friend Suhani from Misho Designs. I loved the colour of this dress – it just did all the talking for me! I also had my hair braided and I put it up in a braided bun ! It was a super easy look to create and just immediately made the whole ensemble chicer!

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Dress: Zara – this one is literally almost the same as the one I have on, this one is a longer version of it, and this one is a similar colour!

Shoes: Claudie Pierlot (super similar ones here and similar ones here too!)

I love being able to share all these looks with you! If there are any details about the outfit that you want that I haven’t included, just leave it in the comments and I’ll be happy to help!

Monday Brief #2

And another Monday….

Hello from very sunny, humid and tropical Mumbai! It’s been such a nice week to be back where I grew up, spending time with family, old friends and of course checking out all the awesome spots! (I’m going to have a post about all my favourite spots in Bombay super soon! Stay tuned!)

This Past Week…

I flew to India and landed in to Mumbai (I still call it Bombay though..) on Tuesday! The weather is such a pleasant change from the intense cold of London and I am just loving being able to wear shorts again. I’ve been getting so much love from you guys about my outfits this past week in India and I’m going to do a round up of what I have been wearing tomorrow! (Stay tuned!)

Highlight of the week: I had the opportunity to also meet one of my favourite designers, Naresh from the duo: Shivan & Naresh, and go through their new collection with him!

Other than eating home food (Oh my God… so much butter chicken you guys…) I’ve been doing a little bit of shopping (of course!) and have found the cutest stores for everyone to check out if they are every here – in fact a lot of these stores ship internationally so going to be covering this in a post too! My dear friend also opened his new cafe, Port, which has some of the best coffee in Bombay and the most amazing Nutella cookies!

Speaking about travelling, I recently did a post all about how to pack your carry on in the most efficent and stylish way! Don’t forget to read about it here. If you’re still trying to find somewhere to get some Christmas presents, don’t worry I’ve got some great gift guides here, here, here and here!

This Upcoming Week…

Guys do I really need to say it? It’s CHRISTMAS TIME! I hope everyone is getting into the holiday spirit and I have lots of super fun christmas and holiday parties to attend! Keep up with me on my Instagram!

New in this Week…

This week I am obsessed with this beautiful skirt from Deme by Gabriella (which is currently being altered for me! Woohoo!) The colour is so flattering and easy to wear whenever! I am also obsessed with this swimsuit from Shivan and Naresh – It is never too early to start buying swimsuits so get one that you know everyone else won’t have! I actually got this one in a beautiful blue! Last but not least, cannot resist a gorgeous printed dress, like this one from Monisha Jaising.

On the Wishlist..

In celebration of Pantone’s colour of the year (What do you guys think of the choice?) I’m waiting to get my hands on these amazing sunglasses from Sunday Somewhere! I am also loving this beautiful dress – so perfect for when the weather get’s warmer! Lastly, I am loving these earrings! Such flair!

Abella Sunday Somewhere Sunglasses

Caroline Constas Dress

Vanessa Moon Earrings

Carry On Bag Essentials

The Art of the Carry On…

Firstly, Hello from very sunny and humid Mumbai, India! It’s so nice to feel the sunshine on my face all day, but packing for this trip was such a long process. Packing a carry on bag is not as easy as one might think. If you are under the impression that you can just dump your laptop and a book to read and be ready to go, then let me tell you, that is a misconception. As an avid traveller (and someone who has had the chance to make many a carry on mistake, only to realise once I was settled in my seat… oh the frustration) It’s taken me a good amount of time to pull together all my travel woes and high points to create the best carry on packing list you will find out there. So if you’re jetting off for Christmas, no matter how near or far, or just like to be prepared for whatever holiday you have planned next (Is it summer yet? Not that I can complain since I literally just flew in to India) then you’ve come to the right place. Here are your ultimate carry on essentials:

Laptop: Macbook , Laptop Case: Uprose, Book: The Million Dollar Blog by Natasha Courtenay Smith, Passport Case: Mon Purse (It’s totally customisable!), Travel Wallet/Pouch: Aspinal of London, Headphones: I Am+ Buttons, Stroller Bag: Rimowa, Luggage Tag: Smythson, Phone: Apple Iphone 7 , Socks: Happy Socks, Camera: Fujifilm, Sleep Mask: Slip, In-Flight Travel Pouch: Anya Hindmarch, Hoodie: Wildfox, Pen: Mont Blanc, Journal: Smythson

What are your carry on essentials?

Get the Look: Shiny

Boots: Office

Sweater: Hush

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Skirt: River Island

Hair Spray: Gisou

Perfume: Diptyque

Nail Polish: OPI

Fur Wristlets: Troy London

Sunglasses: Illesteva

Necklace: Anarchy Street

How I Wear Metallic in the Day

Let yourself have your metallic moment in the sun…Literally.

I guess metallic is having a bit of a moment here on TSS. With my guide to all things glitter and the best ways to wear this never dying trend (I mean.. it’s kind of a given that every year, a winter trend is going to be sequins or metallic right?) I couldn’t help but also sharing how I style metallic in the day. Our usual instinct when we see something shiny is to hang it up with our party dresses and tuxedo jackets because where else would you wear it…right? *hit the buzzer* Wrong! Metallic in the day is as wearable as your favourite sweater, especially when you layer it with some other pieces and tone it down with some day time accessories. If you mix it up with some neutral colours like black or white, you’ll stand out just the perfect amount.

I loved that this Topshop metallic knit was sleeveless, which makes it super easy to layer over another sweater to make it casual for the day! Plus, I love the double turtleneck – not only does it keep me warm, but it also looks pretty cool!

This top is also a great one to take from day to night – I actually wore this exact same outfit, minus the white turtleneck, for a friends birthday party at night and it was a total hit! I love when an outfit can really carry you from day to night and sometimes, simple really is best!

In other news, you can read all about what I’ve been up to and what my favourite new products are in my Monday Update! I’m currently attempting to pack for a really big trip I have coming up but I always find it can be an overwhelming process for a lot of people. That’s why I’m thinking of sharing some of my packing tips that I’ve learnt over the years! Is that something you guys would want to read about?

Get my Look

Metallic Sleeveless Sweater: Topshop

White Turtleneck: Zara

Faux Leather Leggings: Topshop

Bag: Gucci

Shoes: Dior

Shop The Trend: Glitter

Don’t forget to shine…

It’s almost a given isn’t it? That sequins and sparkles are a must for the holiday season. A trend that never dies, and is always around to make you feel as bright as a star – sequins/glitter/lurex/ just all round shine is back in black, gold, silver and every other shade. So, what are you waiting for? Get clicking cause I’ve rounded up the best sequins and glitter pieces to make sure you shine this December. Plus, you can never go wrong with some sparkle for NYE!

Jacket: Lulu & Sky

Earrings: Erickson Beamon

Jeans: Monisha Jaising

Shoes: Kate Spade

Top: Hush Homewear

Nail Polish: Smith & Cult

Socks: Wolford

Dress: Free People

Top: Claudie Pierlot

Boots: Free People

Dress: Zara

Sweater: Topshop

Dress: Ba&sh

Top: Protagonist

Jacket: Zara

Top: Love

Jumpsuit: Topshop

Sunglasses: Saint Laurent

Skirt: Zara

Shoes: Aquazzura

On the Radar: Troy London

Two looks, one designer, one happy bunny.

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of up and coming brands. I love to find pieces from new designers who are timeless but unique. To me, luxury is all about feeling good in what you wear, but it’s also about the feel of fabrics on your skin, textures and all round quality. For Troy London, quality is of the utmost important. That, and this feeling of effortlessness and ease, where you can just pick up one of their pieces, throw it on and just feel great because you know it looks great too. After all, a wardrobe full of effortlessly classic pieces that last season after season is key.

What I really love about all these pieces is that although there is a sense of “countryside” to them, the designs and detailing are so contemporary, which means you could wear all these pieces, literally anywhere. For me, the Jodhpur pants are the embodiment of exactly that – although the style may make me want to grab some boots and go ride a horse, at the same time, the leather detailing on the side and on the seams makes these pants a great option for any other plans I might have (Don’t worry, I will be stopping by the stable to for a ride on Buttercup.. what I always imagined my pony would be named…)

When I slipped on this grey sweater, which I opted for in a size up, I literally never wanted to get out of it. I wanted to eat, sleep, drink, party, and just live in this sweater. I had suddenly found the solution to one of the most irritating problems of winter. You know when you pick up a sweater, it’s super cute, you love it, you wear it and then suddenly it just itches every party of your body cause the fabric is just.. itchy, causing everyone around you to think that you’ve broken out into some.. strange rash or are carrying a nest of ticks around with you? Well, this sweater is the exact opposite of that – this sweater is soft, warm and cuddly but most importantly it looks effortless and matches with anything. This gorgeous green cape as well is one of the most versatile pieces of the collection. Troy London focus on outerwear for women, and this cape is the perfect colour for pretty much any outfit (haven’t you heard, khaki is the new neutral) and the fit and style makes it great for day and night! Not to mention, it’s really warm.

Even after all that, my most favourite thing has to be the fur cuffs. You’ve seen them on my Instagram and you’re seeing them here – these are detachable fur cuffs. Yes. You read that correctly my friend – These fur cuffs (which also come in black) can be attached to anything so suddenly any sweater.. or pair of pants.. or boots.. or however creative you wanna get, can have that extra touch of oomph. I’ve been sticking them on to everything recently and trust me, if you do the same, watch the compliments roll in!

Get my Look

Look 1:

Sweater: Troy London

Skirt: Zara

Boots: Chanel

Fur Wrist Cuffs: Troy London

Look 2:

Cape: Troy London

Pants: Troy London

Sneakers: Lanvin

Hat: Caroline Gardner

Christmas Gifts for the Jet Setter

For the frequent flyer this holiday season.

Make sure the jet setter in your life is having a fabulous trip all year round with any one of these perfect Christmas gifts for this holiday season! I have a few favourites myself, can you guess which? Plus, bonus! Found a super cute card company called Taab London who make adorable Christmas cards to go with your gifts!