Monthly Archives: May 2017

Occasionwear for Anywhere

It’s the time for occasionwear…

Summer is here which means all our calendars are starting to fill up. A wedding here, a summer party there, a birthday perhaps and the list goes on! With countless summer parties to attend, we are all thinking about one thing; What to wear! Occasionwear can be tricky, especially when you feel like you need to buy a new dress for each one. Fear not, Boohoo.com is here to save the day! I had the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with Boohoo and show you how to style some of their key occasionwear pieces for anywhere, any time! I chose this dress because it’s one of the most versatile occasionwear pieces around! Firstly, the cut and colour of this dress is a winner – you’re sure to be a stunner no matter where you go! I took the dress to the streets. If I can look and feel fabulous in front of a garage door, you can look and feel amazing no matter where you wear this! What I love about this summer dress is that you can dress it up or down! Add some statement earrings (maybe like my hoops!) and sparkly shoes with your favourite clutch for a fancy occasion. Attending a garden party? Then this is your ideal party dress! Swap the heels for your favourite sandals and throw on a denim jacket! That’s the beauty of all the pieces in Boohoo’s occasionwear section. They can all work for any occasion, no matter where! What do you think of my look? Where would you wear this piece?

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Dress: Boohoo

Earrings: Boohoo

Shoes: Boohoo

Where would you wear this dress?

New Brand Alert: Laison

New Brand, New Discovery

One of the things I love is discovering new brands and designers and sharing it with you guys. I’ve always wanted TSS to be a platform that highlighted up and coming talent, bringing new and fresh pieces to your wardrobe and life! One of these new brands that I’ve recently come across is Laison. Using luxe fabrics and employing unique designs, Laison creates pieces that are effortless and elegant, yet bold. What I love most about the pieces is how versatile they are. These yellow trousers are such a unique colour but the classic fit makes them a piece I could wear anywhere, anytime. The bomber jacket is a favourite for every girl’s closet, yet the beautiful embroidery on it makes this one incredibly unique! Throw it on over your favourite jeans and tee shirt and you have a winning look! The final, and my personal favourite, piece was this gorgeous mint green top. With the amazing draping and the long back, this top would be fabulous for your next night out, but I wanted to show how you could wear this piece at any time. Paired with a denim skirt and jacket – it’s exactly what the brand aims for, elegant and effortless! What’s your favourite look or piece? What do you think of my new find?

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Look One

Bomber Jacket: Laison

Pants: Laison

Shoes:Chanel

Look Two

Denim Jacket: Acne

Top: Laison

Jeans: Topshop

Shoes: Seven Boot Lane

Trend Alert: How To Rock Your Scarf as a Head Band

My New Favourite Hairstyle is the Bandana Hair Scarf.

I’ve always loved headbands. Call it the Blair Waldorf in me (although I started wearing them long before Gossip Girl!) but there is something about hairbands that I find really chic! You can only imagine how excited I was when I noticed the return of my favourite accessory this year! Not only are headbands making a massive comeback, but so are scarf and bandana hairstyles! I love using my scarves as headbands because they add a gorgeous touch of colour and fun patterns too! There is also something super summery about them! I reintroduced the bandana hairstyle into my wardrobe in December while I was in India (Do any of you remember that through my Instagram? It’s okay you can see it here in my travel diary!) and I wanted to share how you could do it too today! For this outfit, I already had two patterns on, with the stripes on my shirts and the stars on my jeans. I wanted to add a touch of colour to contrast the blue and that is where my little scarf came in! I love the yellow and I also love that the scarf has stars on it like my jeans! Using your scarf as a headband is a great way to clash prints too! What do you guys think?

The following post includes affiliate links however all thoughts and opinions remain my own and this post is not sponsored in any way.

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Shirt: Zara

Jeans: Sandro

Shoes: Seven Boot Lane

Scarf: Dior (similar and more affordable here)

Sunglasses: Dior

Bag: Louis Vuitton

How I Get My Hair Shiny: My Hair Secrets Revealed!

The Secret to Shiny Hair Revealed…

Haircare has been an important part of my beauty routine forever. I take great pride in my hair and I like to maintain the thickness as much as I can. One of the goals we all have, is how to get shiny hair. We all want hair that is thick, healthy, shiny and soft right? It might seem like it takes an army, but great hair is around the corner. Today, I’m revealing to you the secret behind my haircare routine and all the products I use to get my hair where it needs to be!

Just keep scrolling for the answers to all your hair care woes! If I haven’t answered one of them, feel free to ask me about it in the comments or share your favourite hair tips with me!

The following post includes affiliate links however all thoughts and opinions remain my own and this post is not sponsored in any way.

Shop my Favourite Haircare Products

For Cleaner Hair Quickly: Ouai Dry Shampoo Foam

So I usually avoid dry shampoo. I hate the texture it leaves on my hair and it always makes me feel ickier. This was until I discovered this dry shampoo foam! I know that the texture isn’t necessarily for everyone but I feel cleaner when I use it (I know it’s a quick fix but still!) and I like that it doesn’t leave my hair feeling dry!

Ouai Dry Shampoo Foam

For Beach Waves: GHD Wand or Ouai Surf Spray

Depending on how much time I have, I opt for one of the following products for that beach wave look.

If I’m low on time, which I usually am, I use the Ouai Surf Spray. I find a quick spritz of this into wet hair gives you that beach hair look pretty quickly!

If I’m on my way out for something more special, I find that this GHD wand is the best in the business. The shape of the wand is more rectangular which gives you those looser beachy waves!

Remember, I usually try and air-dry my hair as much as possible and if I really want those waves, I just braid my hair for a couple of hours and let it go! That’s also an easy way to get waves!

Ouai Wave Spray

GHD Curve Classic Wand

For Heat Protection: Gisou Propolis Heat Protect Spray

If you blow dry your hair, or curl it, or use any type of heated product on it, remember that you need to use some sort of heat protective spray. A lot of heat protector sprays have quite a few chemicals in them and are not really good for your hair or for your skin! That’s why, for healthier hair, I use the Gisou Heat Protect Spray. I like that it’s all-natural and doesn’t have harmful chemicals!

Gisou Propolis Heat Protectant

For Shiny Hair & Softer Ends: Gisou Honey Hair Oil

This is a newer addition to my haircare routine. When I was younger, oiling my hair was a part of my everyday routine so it’s no surprise that some sort of hair oil has followed me to my adulthood.

I love using the Gisou oil on the ends of my hair. It softens my hair and gives me shiny hair as well! I’ve noticed that it does help with my split ends too!

The best part is that although it’s a bit pricey, you only need a few drops for a great effect, so it lasts for a long time!

Gisou Honey Hair Oil

What haircare products do you swear by?

My New Favourite Denim: Joe’s Jeans

Flares, Two-tone, embellished; Joe’s Jeans has it all…

I’ve been teasing an amazing denim post for the past two weeks and here it is! I’m so excited to reveal this beautiful shoot I did styling Joe’s Jeans. There are two things that I find most important when looking for a great pair of jeans. First, the fit. Second, the feel. Being incredibly petite, I struggle with good fit and length for my jeans. Unfortunately, when the fit isn’t right, the feel isn’t either. After all, to look good in denim you’ve got to feel good! Joe’s Jeans were one of the few jeans that I slipped on that ticked both those boxes. The first pair, are an embellished denim pair. I love the lace inserts but I also love the skinny fit that is high waisted! I love anything high waisted (petite girls am I right?) It felt like such a unique pair with the beautiful lace and something that I could dress up or down. I’ve worn these jeans everywhere – from a talk, to out to dinner to lunch! Talk about versatile! The second pair was a new denim experience for me. I don’t usually go for flared jeans, but I love that the flare is mainly towards the bottom of the leg. This way I didn’t feel lost in them, rather I actually felt quite cool! It only felt right to go with the cowboy hat for that look. Admittedly, I shot this right after I saw the Dior Cruise show and was feeling quite inspired! The last pair is another lace denim piece, but the wash and fit are different. These are much more casual but as comfortable. I struggle with boyfriend jeans because they can be a bit too loose fitting, but I loved that these still had such a great fit! I paired them with this distressed Joe’s Jeans sweater that is the cosiest thing in my closet right now!

Photos taken by Hollie Buxton, @hbuxtonphoto. www.hbuxtonphoto.com.

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Look 1

Jeans: Joe’s Jeans

Jacket: Zara

T-Shirt: Uniqlo

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Shoes: Jimmy Choo (similar)

Look 2

Jeans: Joe’s Jeans

Top: Topshop

Boots: Chanel

Hat: ASOS (similar)

Look 3

Jeans: Joe’s Jeans

Hoodie: Joe’s Jeans

Duster: Miss Selfridge

Shoes: No. 21

Thank you to Joe’s Jeans for the lovely pieces! This post however is not sponsored and all views and opinions remain my own.

What’s your favourite pair?

Monday Brief #16

Monday, is it summer?

Is it just me or is it starting to feel a lot like summer time? I find Monday’s so much better to deal with when the sun is shining and I can abandon my jacket! Don’t you agree? I had a very busy weekend but luckily I was able to unwind a little bit last night and get ready to conquer another week!

I have a very exciting post with Joes Jeans coming up this week! More specifically, it will be live tomorrow so don’t miss out on it! I’m so excited to share my favourite denim with you then! Plus, I’ve been wearing the jeans on repeat! I also have a few other exciting projects coming your way that I can’t wait to share!

Who’s already planning their summer trips?

This Past Week

It’s been a super busy week, with lots to do but really I’ve been trying to focus on getting back on a healthy track! I’ve been binging like crazy (See instagram stories for more!) so it’s time to get that body back to normal! I did share a great post on working out, and how to motivate yourself to do so with the wonderful Psycle London instructor, and my super dear friend, Aanya! Be sure to read all about that here!

Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

On The Wishlist…

Jetset Diaries

Sophie Anderson

Hush Top

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What do you have planned this week?

Why You Need A Lace Top For The Perfect Spring Outfit

One piece, so many outfit ideas.

We all have those pieces in our wardrobe that whenever we wear it, and no matter what we wear it with, it looks fabulous. The lace top is one of those pieces that you need in your summer wardrobe. I picked this particular one because I loved the laser cuts and the ruffles. It’s one of those pieces that I know I could wear with anything and it would look great. One piece; a hundred outfit ideas. It’s pieces like the lace top that let you create effortless outfits that are still trendy.

I paired my lace top with some high-waisted black trousers. I loved how sleek the combination looked together. Of course, I had to add the TSS touch to it with a pair of sneakers. To really make the look perfect for a day in the sun, I went for my adorable little straw bag! As the weather gets warmer, I would love to pair this lace top with a denim dress or even a little mini skirt! If you’re feeling really creative, it would look great under a pair of overalls!

How would you wear it? Do you have a lace top you love?

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Top: Claudie Pierlot

Trousers: Claudie Pierlot

Bag: Nannacay

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Belt: Gucci

Shoes: Lanvin

How would you wear a lace top?

How To Look And Feel Good At Your Workout

Workout Wonder; looking good but feeling it too…

The gym and I have always had a very bittersweet relationship. More bitter than sweet to be honest. I’m not a regular gym goer but I am a regular when it comes to working out. My workout means a lot to me because it makes me feel good, it makes me feel strong and it makes me feel healthy. I find that one of the things that motivate me to get to my workout is when I have cute workout clothes! I always feel so much better when I know I look good too. Whether it’s cute workout leggings or an adorable gym outfit, I always feel that much more confident to get moving! After all, when you feel good about how you’re looking while you exercise, you feel better in general about it too! I love shopping for cute gym outfits and the more I workout, the more I find myself asking what to wear to the gym! One of my main sources of inspiration is the ever stylish Aanya. Aanya is one of the fiercest spin instructors at Psycle London and she also happens to be a dear friend of mine. She’s always my go-to when I want to find adorable new fitness brands and she’s here on TSS today to tell you about what she does to look and feel good when she’s exercising! Scroll down for more!

What are your favourite brands for cute workout gear?

Sweaty Betty, Lulu Lemon, Varley and Nike!

How do you inject style into your gym wear?

My style is simple, pieces that can be thrown together, but with a bit of an edge. So my go to for workout gear would be a cool printed, metallic or mesh pair of leggings with simple sweaters or sporty jackets, based on where I am and what I’m doing during the day

What’s on your gym playlist right now?

What’s your favourite gym hairstyle?

Id say a high ponytail or braid- I like to focus on my workout and give it everything- be it whether I’m teaching or at the gym- so don’t like any hair getting in the way

What makes you feel good when you workout?

What makes me feel good is seeing my progress, if I’ve got stronger, if I can run faster, if I can lift a heavier weight than last time. It’s also the endorphins and the incredible things it does for my stress amidst the many lab reports, exams and dissertations I have! Excercise is my mediation, my time to let go and think with a clear mind, and it feels great to achieve both small and major goals I set for myself

“Excercise is my mediation, my time to let go and think with a clear mind…”

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On Aanya:

Sports Bra: Lulu Lemon

Top: Sweaty Betty

Leggings: Lulu Lemon

Sneakers: Adidas by Stella McCartney

On Me:

Sports Bra: Sweaty Betty

Top: Sweaty Betty

Leggings: Sweaty Betty

Shoes: Lanvin

Styling the Lace Up Jeans You’ve All Been Asking About

The trend: lace-up jeans

They’ve flooded your Instagram feed and make you rethink embellished denim altogether. Lace up jeans are the kind of pair that you aren’t 100% sure if you’re going to wear or not, but I guarantee you can rock them! I was so excited when I finally found a black pair at Topshop and I snatched them up immediately. Since these jeans are such a statement pair of denim, I wanted to make sure that the rest of my outfit wasn’t too overwhelming. At the same time though, I love how edgy and fierce the lace up details are! I paired my new jeans with a statement t-shirt. The t-shirt’s slogan is quite minimal so it doesn’t make the outfit look like too much! To pull the whole look together, I pulled out one of my older blazers and I was ready and feeling as bold as ever! I love that my blazer and shoes are a little bit more classic where as my jeans and t-shirt are trend driven. I think the best way to wear trends like lace up jeans and embellished denim is balancing the pieces with classics. How do you guys feel about this trend? PS: I love covering trends like these but stay tuned for a very special post coming your way about the classic denim jeans that you cannot live without. Get ready for the best fit of your life!

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T-Shirt: Topshop

Jeans: Topshop

Blazer: Sandro (similar)

Bag: Chanel

Shoes: Jimmy Choo