Monthly Archives: October 2017

Why You Need A Leather Skirt To Look Perfect This Winter

The Piece Every Capsule Winter Wardrobe Needs…

There is no denying that winter is setting in here in London and our favorite winter boots and coats are starting to emerge. What I love about this time of year are all the textures we get to play with, from chunky knits to tweed and of course, leather. There are certain pieces that every capsule wardrobe needs and the leather skirt are one of them. The perfect piece to create many winter outfits, a leather skirt can literally be worn with anything, and in so many different ways. If you’ve been reading TSS for a while now, you know that I love to get as much wear out of my pieces as possible. The more versatile the piece the better! If you’re in Europe like me, it’s probably time to start layering the tights underneath, but for all my American readers, you still have some time to show some leg!

A leather skirt doesn’t need to break the bank. The one I’m wearing in this outfit is a faux leather skirt from Zara. I love that the texture is quite soft, something that I’ve been seeing in all the latest magazines too! I’ve seen some gorgeous ones like this one from Topshop, and this one from ASOS – both super affordable! The best part about a skirt like this is that you can wear it with your favorite chunky cable knit for a casual everyday look, or you can dress it up with a blouse for a night out! The winter outfit inspiration from this one piece is endless.

I chose to go for a classic look with my skirt. I paired it with a white sweater and a cropped black blazer. A super classic combination that you can’t go wrong with! I added in my riding boots because I loved how it added to the classic vibe of my outfit! These have to be my favorite boots – I’ve had them for 5 years, long before I started blogging – and I still wear them every single year. Now that’s a good purchase, right?

How would you wear your leather skirt? Do you have one you love?

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Jacket: Maje (similar via Miss Selfridge here)

Sweater: Uniqlo

Skirt: Zara (similar via Topshop here, similar via ASOS here)

Boots: Dior (similar via Office here)

Sunglasses: Gentle Monster x Song of Style

Earrings: Astrid & Miyu

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Monday Update #30

Happy Monday!

A super Monday to you all! From what I’ve seen on my Instagram everyone spent their weekend celebrating Halloween and binge watching Stranger Things! Although I didn’t get to binge watch Stranger Things, I did celebrate halloween! Did you see what I went as? It was on my Instagram! Speaking of binge watching – my very first vlog came out last week! Who got a chance to watch that? What did you dress up as for halloween?

This Past Week

In case you missed it I shared some really fun stories last week!

Your dresses aren’t just for the summer! I’m showing you how to style the winter dress here.

I was also so proud and excited to share my very first vlog with you guys! You can see it here and it would mean the world to me if you hit subscribe!

Last but not least, I’m inspiring you to be fit this winter with the cutest new workout gear you could ask for! Check it out here!

Halloween Weekend 🎃 Rocking the weekend as Josie & The Pussycats 😻 • • • #fashion #fashionblogger #styleblogger #halloween #halloweencostume #josieandthepussycats #riverdale #ootd

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Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Favourite New In Pieces

H&M Sweater

Isharya Ring

Miss Selfridge Skirt

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

5 Perfect Breakfasts for Busy Mornings via Career Girl Daily

10 Easy Steps To Be More Photogenic via Who What Wear

How To Sugar Proof Your Skin via Harpers Bazaar UK

What do you have planned this week?

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The Stylish Workout Wear That’s Motivating Me This Autumn

The Workout Gear That Takes You From Gym to Brunch in Style

Editors Note: See my exclusive interview with fitness babe Aanya from Psycle London and what motivates her to stay fit right here!

As the weather gets colder, we all want to bundle up more and workout less. Don’t worry, I get it (I even mention it in my first ever vlog! Watch it here). It’s hard to motivate yourself to get up and get going when all you want is some hot chocolate and a warm blanket. I find that the best way to motivate myself to get sweating is when I have cute workout clothes! When I look good, I feel good, and when I feel good I feel way more motivated to stay active and be fit! I have to admit that when we took these photos I was not happy with where my body was. We had just come back from vacation and I hadn’t worked out in a little while but putting this outfit on made me feel better and more motivated to get fit again!

Just when my aversion to working out was starting to set in, I discovered Myriad Activewear. Based in India (love representing a brand from my home!), Myriad is making waves in the athleisure scene. I loved the use of color block and straps to create workout wear that is cute and stylish. It’s so cute, you can’t help but want to show it off! The sports bra is very sporty chic with the yellow and white colors, and the graphic straps coming down. The tights match perfectly and the burst of color is exactly what our monochrome autumn wardrobes need!

What I love most about Myriad, is that it’s the easiest gym wear to take from work out to brunch! The whole line focuses not only on stylish clothing you can wear to the gym but also for life. This adorable denim dress was the perfect piece to slip on over my white mesh crop top. I was ready to go from workout to brunch in a matter of seconds! Any outfit that gets you from one place to another and does it in style is a winner in my books! Plus the ease of the clothing made working out and keeping up with my day so much more manageable!

What do you guys think?

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Look One

Sports Bra: Myriad Activewear

Leggings: Myriad Activewear

White Mesh Crop Top: Myriad Activewear

Sneakers: Adidas

Look Two

White Mesh Top: Myriad Activewear

Dress: Myriad Activewear

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Sneakers: Adidas

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Vlog #1: My Very First Vlog Revealing My Biggest Blogging Mistake & More!

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Guys, My very first vlog is FINALLY here!

I’ve been teasing the idea for a few months now and I finally made the leap and decided to start working on my very own vlog. I hope that this is a good way for you guys to get to know me a bit better and put a voice to my words! I can’t wait to take you guys through all the exciting things I have planned and more than anything I can’t wait to hear what YOU think! If there’s anything specific you want to ask me, or would like me to adress in upcoming vlogs, just give me a shout out in the comments! I can’t wait for you guys to watch this!

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The Easiest Outfit For You To Look Stylish This Autumn

The easiest autumn outfit just takes one piece…

There’s nothing better than looking great but also feeling great in your outfit. It’s one of the keys to effortless style (more on how to achieve that later!) One of the cutest autumn outfits that look and feels great literally just requires one piece of clothing from your wardrobe; the dress! Just because the weather is getting colder, doesn’t mean that dresses and skirts need to be abandoned! What I love about a dress for autumn is that it takes less than a second to put on and it’s the easiest way to come up with a super stylish outfit idea for fall. I picked up this gorgeous Tibi knit (I’ve linked to some other similar options below!) dress a few months ago and have been waiting to it to you guys! Like any great outfit, it makes me feel so stylish when I wear it!

I love the unique fit of this dress with its statement sleeves and cinched waist. I wanted to pair the navy blue of the dress with some chic accessories and create a fun color combination. My Helmer waist bag seemed like the perfect accessory to really highlight my waist and the silver and green were a perfect pairing! I’ve always believed that navy and black are a match made in heaven so my little Dior pumps were a must! (Have you seen the super similar ones I found from Mango?)

There are so many ways you can wear the same dress as well! As the weather gets colder I would wear some sheer tights and thigh high boots with this dress and add in a faux fur coat or gilet! For a real fashion-forward look, stick a belt over your faux fur gilet! Do you like the dress? How would you style it for the season?

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Dress: Tibi (similar via ASOS here, similar via Free People here)

Shoes: Dior (similar via Mango here and here)

Bag: Helmer

Beret: Agnes B (similar via Urban Outfitters here)

Earrings: Astrid & Miyu

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Monday Update #29

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday lovelies! I have some VERY exciting news for you all. My first ever vlog is finally coming out this Wednesday! Make sure that you are subscribed to my newsletter to receive exclusive first hand access to it! Just hit subscribe at the top of this page! I am so excited to share it with you all as I’ve been working so hard on it!

Also, I have the cutest thing to kick start your week! I just got the Career Girl Daily planner in the mail! It’s been sold out worldwide so I am so lucky that they sent me one! You can get one too with a 25% discount using my code SHLOKA25. Check that out here – it literally has EVERYTHING you need for the perfect day!

This Past Week

In addition to working on my very first vlog (Make sure you hit subscribe at the top of the page to be one of the first to get access to my video!) there have been tons of exciting stories here on TSS!

If you’re looking for the perfect autumn outfit, all you need is 5 classic pieces that will last you for this season and every one after! Read all about them here

I also reveal my favourite sweaters for the coming season – there’s something for everyone without breaking the bank! Check them all out here!

Last but not least, this is the skirt you’ve been seeing everywhere and you will not believe how affordable it is! Click here!

Happy Friday loves 💫 Loving my new jacket 😍 What do you think? #outfit #ootd #fashion #fashionblogger #styleblogger #beret #missselfridge #londonstreetstyle

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Inspiration for the Week

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Favourite New In Pieces

CGD Daily Planner

Use Code SHLOKA25 for 25% off!

Miss Selfridge Jumper

Misguided Faux Fur Coat

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

8 Skinny Jeans Mistakes to Give Up via Who What Wear

5 Apps That Will Take Your Organization To The Next Level via Career Girl Daily

This New App is Helping People Fight Anxiety via Elle UK

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It’s Sweater Weather: The Autumn Sweater Shopping Guide

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Sweater weather is here!

The leaves have changed colour and are starting to fall. Our boots are starting to make an appearance. Our fall jackets are on full rotation now. The fall outfit inspiration is abundant. It’s officially sweater weather guys and I don’t know about you but I’m actually quite excited for a new season! I love that feeling of something fresh and new and who can resist a super cuddly sweater right? I’ve rounded up some of my favourite new sweaters to keep you feeling warm and stylish this season. There’s something for everyone with some gorgeous basics and statement pieces that won’t break the bank like some of these pieces right here! Plus, I’ve highlighted some of my favourite places to shop online. I recently discovered a few new ones including Blue & Cream who are a really cute multi brand! Scroll down for your new favourite sweaters and don’t forget to tell me which one is your favourite!

1.Boohoo

2. 3.1 Phillip Lim

8. Miss Selfridge

Which sweater is your favourite?

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The Under £50 Skirt You’ve Been Seeing Everywhere and How To Style It

This Skirt Is Your New Favourite Autumn Piece

When I spotted this skirt a few months ago I fell in love with it immediately. I knew exactly how I wanted to style it but I just needed the weather to get a little cooler. When I realized that it was under £50 I was even more excited! Such a steal! Fast forward to fashion month and this skirt was popping up here and there and I just couldn’t wait to share it with you. Believe it or not, this beauty is from Zara! I love when a piece looks extremely luxe but comes with a super affordable price tag. I think it’s super important to realize that your outfit doesn’t have to be expensive to look expensive – it’s all about mixing and matching!

So, now you have this amazing skirt – how do you style it? With the weather dropping lower and lower, the asymmetric hem of this skirt is perfect for an amazing autumn outfit. One of my favorite fall outfits is flowy skirts like this one with a tight-fitting turtleneck. (Remember how I said a turtleneck is a total must-have for autumn? See all my 5 must-haves for fall, no matter the season here) Having a fitted top with a loose skirt helps make sure your silhouette is not lost! I loved the idea of pairing it with some sock boots. Might as well show a little leg while we can right? Add a chic pair of sunglasses and an equally chic handbag and you’ve got yourself a gorgeous fall outfit!

As the weather gets colder, I would pair this skirt with a chunky turtleneck and stick a waist belt over it to create a more defined silhouette. Pair that with your favorite over the knee boots and you have another amazing outfit. How would you style this skirt?

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Turtleneck: Uniqlo

Skirt: Zara

Boots: Steve Madden

Sunglasses: Fendi (similar via Fendi here and ASOS here)

Bag: Gucci (vintage)

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5 Classic Pieces You Need for the Perfect Autumn Outfit

5 Classic Pieces for Hundreds of Perfect Autumn Outfits…

Now, if someone told me years ago that all I needed were 5 classic pieces to always look my best, every season, then I would have been jumping for joy! Luckily, I’m here to tell you just that! Coming up with autumn outfit ideas can seem like such a task but the perfect fall outfit is much simpler than that! All you need is five classic pieces to always look your best! It’s more than likely that you already have these pieces floating around in your wardrobe somewhere. If not, then I’ve linked to all the pieces I’m wearing and some more affordable options as well. Trust me, all these pieces are worth investing into because they are all classics. Classics last you season after season, no matter how many trends come and go. Nothing better than having style that is eternal right?

The first piece you need is a leather jacket. The leather jacket is the perfect outerwear for spring and for fall. It looks cool, it feels great and it matches with everything! Mine is from Maje, but I’ve linked to a few more affordable options below! Secondly, no fall or winter wardrobe is complete without a turtleneck. Turtlenecks are your best friend because they look chic no matter what you wear them with. Plus it helps that they keep you incredibly warm! I love this one because it’s quite fitted but I also have my fair share of loose ones! I’ve linked to some of my favorites below!

Thirdly, you need a heritage print skirt. I’ve shared how important a printed skirt like this is when you feel like you have nothing to wear, and that’s because it is such a classic piece! I have a fair few in my arsenal in different colors for different moods! Again, a classic piece that never goes out of style! I’m sure you can all guess what I’m going to say next, over the knee boots. Your OTK’s are your best friend. they can make a jeans and sweater combination look fierce, or dress down a super formal dress. They are the perfect balance for any outfit and there are so many amazing options out there! Amazon Find actually has an amazing selection here.

Last but not least, a hat. Hats can actually be your best friend on bad hair days. A baker boy hat may not be as classic as a beret, but I also believe that if something suits you, it’s in style. Whatever your hat of choice may be, it’s your best friend to instantly elevating any fall outfit!

What do you think? What are your favorite pieces for autumn? Do we share any in my classic list?