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The Trending Accessories That Look Luxe But Are Under £50

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LUXE LOOK

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Here are all the luxe looking accessories that are under £50 that are in trend for spring summer 2019!

I love sharing my luxury accessories with you all especially because you guys are all so interested in them and have such an appreciation for fashion just like me. But what I love about fashion is that you don’t always need to spend a ton to be able to get a luxe look. In fact, some of the trending accessories of the season can all be found for under £50 while still making you look more expensive (think hair accessories, like diamante hair clips!). My three favourites of the season are hands down, hair accessories like large hair clips and headbands, shell jewellery and uber strappy sandals.

HAIR ACCESSORIES

One of the easiest ways to make your outfit look more expensive is to add in a hair accessory. One scroll through your Instagram and you’ll know that hair clips are all the rage. Channel your inner Blair Waldorf and add one of these gorgeous pieces to your outfit. If you’re feeling extra daring you’ll rock more than one at a time!

You can also see my post on how to wear a headband here.

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SHELL JEWELLERY

Fair warning, you’re going to see a lot of shell jewellery on The Silk Sneaker in the coming months. It is such an easy and fun way to get a summer feel for your outfit without having to spend a ton, especially because a lot of high-end brands like Etro are putting it on the runway too. Here are some of my favourite pieces that are all under 50 that you can start wearing now!

You can also check out the trending earring styles for spring summer 2019 here.

STRAPPY SANDALS

Put the boots away and grab your strappiest sandals around. The concept behind this luxe-looking trend is to have shoes that are “barely there” – there’s something really chic about it right? There are a lot of gorgeous designer pairs out there but there are also some awesome high street versions out there too. A few of these are over £50 but they are all under £100 so still good quality and affordable.

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What are your favourite accessories?

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How To Wear Your Denim Shorts Stylishly Now

DENIM DREAM

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I feel like as we approach spring, we are already planning our summer outfits and one of my summer wardrobe staples is denim shorts, especially white denim shorts! White denim is one of my favourite things to incorporate into any spring or summer outfit, it makes for the perfect casual look for brunch or the weekend! With my outfit today I wanted to share a different way to style a pair of white denim shorts.

I feel like when most people think of denim shorts, they think of something incredibly casual but my outfit today proves (I hope!) that you can really dress up your denim to look chicer. I paired my white shorts with a beautiful beige spring blazer and my Eiffel Tower t-shirt. I felt like something about this look was very equestrian so I added in my (or rather our!) favourite riding boots to complete the look. It all came together with my Montunas crossbody bag.

PS: This is as close as I will get to bicycle shorts hah.

Do you have your summer outfits planned? Would you wear your shorts this way? Share your thoughts with me in the comments below!

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& Other Stories Eiffel Tower T Shirt

Topshop White Denim Shorts

Dior Spring Jacket (similar high street version here)

Dior Boots

Montunas Bag

I feel like when most people think of denim shorts, they think of something incredibly casual but my outfit today proves (I hope!) that you can really dress up your denim to look chicer

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& Other Stories Eiffel Tower T Shirt

Topshop White Denim Shorts

Dior Spring Jacket (similar high street version here)

Dior Boots

Montunas Bag

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The Best Spring & Summer Dresses You Should Buy Now

DRESS UP

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Photos by Alise Jane

I was walking around Notting Hill with Alise the other day and we were so excited to see all the beautiful flowers blooming and the rows of magnolia trees. What made me even more excited, was that it’s finally time to start thinking about spring and summer dresses! This year, I am really feeling midi and maxi dresses, especially in linen and tie-dye! That really works for me because tie-dye also happens to be one of the biggest spring summer fashion trends for 2019.

For this summer dress outfit, I styled my tie-dye maxi dress with a light utility jacket, both from Zara. I love the mix of the pastel colours of the dress with the khaki of my spring jacket. For another pop of colour, I added in a little neck scarf. I get a lot of questions about this one. It’s from Dior and it has an S on it (for Shloka obviously, but I seem to get a lot of emails saying “Dear Silky”. Is that worse than Dear The Silk Sneaker?) They still have many available in every letter!

Accessories wise, I kept it simple with one of my favourite pairs of flats; my Malone Souliers pink flats. My favourite part of the outfit has to be my sunglasses chain! I know that sunglasses chain are still a micro-trend and not everyone has gained the courage to wear them, but I hope that all the times I’ve featured them and plan to feature them show you guys how versatile and how cool they are! I got the pearl chain at Selfridges but you can also check out Frame Chain for more!

I’ve linked to some of my favourite dresses below you can get a head start!

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Zara Tie Dye Dress

Khaki Jacket (similar)

Malone Souliers Flats (similar)

Ray Ban Sunglasses (similar)

Sunglasses Chain

Dior Neck Scarf

This year, I am really feeling midi and maxi dresses, especially in linen and tie-dye!

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Zara Tie Dye Dress

Khaki Jacket (similar)

Malone Souliers Flats (similar)

Ray Ban Sunglasses (similar)

Sunglasses Chain

Dior Neck Scarf1w

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The Best Statement Earrings To Brighten Up Your Outfit

LAY IT OUT

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I always struggle when asked what my favourite jewellery pieces to wear are, but one thing I always gravitate towards is statement earrings. I personally wear a lot of gold jewellery and a lot of my statement gold earrings get me so many compliments! As the weather is getting brighter and we start to think about summer dresses and summer parties, it’s also time to start thinking about the best jewellery pieces to pull your outfit together.

I’ve compiled a list of my favourite statement earrings that are sure to make any outfit brighter and more stylish. Remember what I always say, it’s all about the accessories! To help break it down, I’ve shared my favourite pieces by category below, all ready to shop! Which are your favourites?

STATEMENT PEARL EARRINGS

Pearl earrings are timeless and some of my everyday favourites. I’ve highlighted some of the prettiest pearl statement earrings, including a pair of pearl hoops, and some gorgeous pearl drops with gold details!

STATEMENT SHELL EARRINGS

One of the biggest trends of the year is shell jewellery; think pukka shells and beach vibes! I’ve highlighted some great high street jewellery finds that will help you rock this trend through the summer and beyond!

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STATEMENT TORTOISE SHELL EARRINGS

Tortoise shell is another personal favourite of mine. I wear my tortoise shell earrings on repeat and resin is so timeless so you know you are not bound to a trend if you buy any of these pairs.

STATEMENT GOLD EARRINGS

Do I need to say more? Gold is timeless and is sure to match with any outfit for an occasion. If you have a spring or summer wedding coming or maybe a birthday, complete your outfit with a pair of gold statement earrings.

What are your favourite statement earrings? Comment below!

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How To Wear White Elegantly This Spring

WHITE ON WHITE

How to style white this spring in a new and fresh way.

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With the arrival of spring, I’ve noticed that everyone is pulling out their favourite pastels and floral pieces. For a lot of us that means finally adding white back into our wardrobe (although I am a huge fan of winter whites and neutrals!) One of the questions you guys have been asking me is how to wear white in the spring, in a fresh new way? If you’re looking for something different than the usual white top white jeans outfit, then this is the perfect cute spring outfit for you!

I love the idea of wearing all white, but I think it’s important to break it up with accessories and contrasts. For my look, I layered a white blazer on top of a pastel t shirt. To really make the look more elegant, I put my Dior D waist belt over. This is an easy way to make your blazer outfit look more stylish. I then chose to wear my favourite pleated white skirt. I love the dramatic effect the outfit has when I add in this skirt, especially when I’m walking (or spinning in my case!) If you wanted to dress this look down, you could swap the skirt for a shorter white mini, white jeans or even white denim shorts! The options are endless!

The key thing to remember when wearing white this spring is to try and add in pops of colour, even if that means a black belt and brown sunglasses. This just makes your outfit stand out more, in the best way possible!

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White Blazer (similar)

Zara Pastel Yellow Top

Maje Pleated White Skirt (similar)

Office White Boots

Cat Eye Sunglasses (similar)

Dior Waist Belt

I love the idea of wearing all white, but I think it’s important to break it up with accessories and contrasts.

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Maje Leather Jacket (similar here)

Maje Pleated White Maxi Skirt

Isabel Marant Cowboy Boots

Gas Earrings (similar here)

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The Best Nude Lipstick For Brown Girls

THE PERFECT SHADE

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It’s officially time to find the perfect nude lipstick for your skin tone!

After the amazing response, I received from you all about my post on the best red lipsticks for brown girls everywhere, I knew I had to do another one. One of the most requested shades was how to find the best nude shades for our skin tone. Much like finding the perfect red shade, finding the best nude lipstick can be a challenge as well. Sometimes it’s too light, sometimes it’s too dark right? I’ve trialled a lot of different shades to find the best nude lipstick for brown skin tones. The criteria are the same; how well does it suit my skin tone and girls similar to me? Have I bought the colour again? Have I received compliments on it? With that in mind, these are my five favourite nude lipsticks.

IMPORTANT NOTE: I know that in India skin tone is a big deal and there is a lot of emphasis on being “fair”. I know that this is an issue in other countries as well. I just wanted to take a moment to point out that colour does not define beauty. You could be any shade on the spectrum and still be beautiful. I don’t believe that being fairer or darker makes you more beautiful and I don’t think there is anything wrong with the colour that you are now. Embrace it and don’t ever forget you are gorgeous, no matter what colour you are!

CHARLOTTE TILBURY VERY VICTORIA

I’m a huge fan of the Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks. She has an amazing range and when you find a shade that works for you, you tend to go back to it. Very Victoria is one such shade. I love this one because I wear it on a regular basis on its own but I also use it over darker shades to make them lighter and more suited to my skin.

DISCLAIMER: I have previously had a gifting relationship with Charlotte Tilbury but I discovered this shade myself and have always bought it myself.

ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS HONEY

I was gifted this shade by the brand and it is one of the most nude shades I own. At first I wasn’t sure if I liked it but it grew on me really quickly and I realised its actually perfect for when I have heavy eye make up on. If you’re looking for a lighter nude or rather a true nude, then this is the one!

NARS BISCAYNE PARK

Yes, my collection of Nars lip pencils is extensive but that really is because they are so good especially for brown skin tones! Biscayne Park is the kind of colour that suits you no matter where you fall on the spectrum. My mother is quite a few shades lighter than me and she wears this too! It’s super flattering but it is on the lighter side so if you’re looking for a light nude, this is the one!

DISCLAIMER: I have recently worked on a sponsored campaign with NARS for their concealer and foundation range however I bought this product myself.

CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE NUANCE 71

You can never go wrong with Chanel, especially because their colours are so long wear. I love that this lipstick will last me for the whole day so whenever I wear it, I never have to worry about it. This one is truly a nude shade! Again, this is an easy, drop in your bag and use it on repeat kind of shade. Doesn’t require a lot of thought so if you’re looking for your first ever nude, try this one.

DISCLAIMER: I have a gifting relationship with Chanel Beauty and this product was gifted to me. All thoughts and opinions remain my own.

TOM FORD PUBLIC DISPLAY

My favourite part about this particular lipstick from Tom Ford is that it is lipstick on one side and a pencil on the other. This nude is more on the brown side with a tint of orange in it which makes it really beautiful to wear in the summer. I love that it has a bit more of a glossy finish rather than matte as well.

What are your favourite nude lipsticks? Are you going to try any of these? Comment below!

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How To Dress Like A Parisian With This Latest Spring Outfit

PARISIAN

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As much as I am a London girl at heart, I cannot deny that I always strive to dress like a Parisian. There is something about Paris street style that just oozes a level of cool and effortless. In many ways, it is exactly what I mean when I describe my style as “laid-back luxury”. After analysing all the street style photos from Paris Fashion Week I felt so inspired to take my Parisian style onto the streets of London and share with you a few tips on how to dress Parisian when you aren’t in Paris, with my latest spring outfit.

Of course, when a lot of girls think Paris, they think a chic blazer, cool jeans, block heels and a t-shirt. As much as that is my go to combination for a normal day, I wanted to channel the girlier styles that we see coming out of our favourite French city. Parisian women ooze confidence in everything they wear, and they always have something about their outfit that is a little extra special; it’s about that attention to detail. I brought that into my outfit with my favourite pink backless jumper. I love anything with a back detail and so does a Parisian!

French women also pay attention to their accessories and in this case, I paid special attention to my shoes. You will remember these kitten heels that I bought last year around my birthday and they are still one of my favourite pairs. I love that you can change the strap to suit any outfit. Of course, I had to add in a headband as well!

Lastly, Parisian women are no fuss femininity. Their outfits are not over thought out or overdone, they just go together. This outfit just went together for me. I felt comfortable and confident in my high waisted trousers and I think that showed in the confidence I felt while I was wearing this look!

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High Waisted White Trousers (similar)

Prada Kitten Heels (similar)

Fenwick Headband (similar)

Parisian women are no fuss femininity.

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5 Ways You Can Be A Savvy Shopper

SHOP SMART

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It’s a new season and everyone is getting ready to fill their wardrobes with the latest spring summer 2019 trends. Trust me, I love a good shopping trip as much as the next girl but over the years I’ve noticed a massive change in my shopping habits. I used to walk into Zara and walk out with countless items, some that I loved, some that I just liked and some that I would probably never wear. Fast forward to today and I find that I have finally learnt the art of being a smart shopper. As my priorities have changed, I have learnt when it’s worth putting down a little bit of extra £££ to get something that is going to last me a lifetime and that I actually like. I’ve learnt when it’s worth buying into a trend and how to shop so that I am actually excited about my wardrobe. I may not be walking out of the stores with as many pieces as I used to, but in this case, less is more, especially when every single piece you’ve bought sparks joy.

So, as you get ready to hit the stores, here are a few things to keep in mind to be a mindful shopper too…

PS: If you need a little extra help, you can always check out my shop page to see what I am adding to my closet or I think is worth buying! You can also shop all my instagram outfits!

1. KNOW WHERE TO INVEST AND WHERE NOT TO…

There are moments where I truly believe that spending more on a particular item is going to get you a piece that you’re going to love and cherish for years and years, wear on repeat and it’s going to be superb quality. Those are wise investments. At the same time, there are pieces that are just not worth investing in. I always recommend investing in good basic pieces like blazers, trousers, and even sweaters. Beautiful coats that you wear season after season and accessories are all worth the luxury buck. At the same time, certain basics are as good if you get them at Uniqlo; like white t-shirts or turtlenecks in every colour! The same goes for super trendy pieces like neon for example. If something that is trending is something that I wear all the time, I’m happy to invest in it. If it’s something like neon that I might only wear for a few seasons, then to Zara it is!

2. UNDERSTAND WHAT SUITS YOU

Do not buy into a trend, regardless of where you are buying it if it doesn’t suit you or speak to your personal style. I know how easy it is to get swept up with what everyone on Instagram is wearing but if a certain trend (like me and bicycle shorts) doesn’t speak to you, then don’t bother buying it. A part of being a smart shopper is understanding what suits you. By not buying that one super trendy piece, you are one step closer to saving and buying that amazing luxury item you’ve been eyeing and that you’d actually wear forever.

3. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL

You will be surprised at how many times I’ve walked out of a high street, worn a piece and realised that the label says it’s dry clean only. For many, that’s a major turn off, especially when you want something that is easy to wear every day. Always read the label when shopping at high street stores to make sure that it really is worth buying! Cost per wear right

4. KNOW YOUR BRANDS

What always makes my shopping experiences easier is knowing which brands suit me and that I want to buy into. Regardless of whether it’s luxury or not, I know which brands make jeans that fit me best, sweaters that make me feel good and accessories that I love. At the same time, know which brands really don’t work for you. This will seriously save you browsing time! (For example, I think Louboutin is BEAUTIFUL, but the shoes hurt my feet so much! Instead, I go for Prada or Gianvito Rossi!)

5. GO SOLO

Everyone loves to take their girlfriends on a shopping trip but believe it or not I prefer to go solo. Sometimes having too many voices telling you that something does or does not look good, can soften the most important one of all, yourself! At the end of the day, you need to look and feel good in something. There is no harm sending a WhatsApp to your girl group to ask their opinion but browsing and shopping by yourself can help keep your mind clear and avoid those impulse “If she’s getting it I want it too but I’ll never actually wear it” purchases.