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It’s all about how to wear neon this spring time!
Photos by Alise Jane
One of the biggest fashion trends of 2019 is neon. Not only is neon big for spring summer, but it’s also carried itself into the fall-winter 2019 shows as well. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Admiring a neon street style outfit is one thing and wearing it is a whole other thing. So here’s the real question, how do you wear neon and still look chic? More like, how do you wear neon on a regular day and not look like a walking traffic cone/highlighter. I have been determined to figure it out and I’m happy to announce I finally have! Here are my three tips on how to wear neon green pink or whatever colour you want a daily basis and still look chic.
1. Avoid stark contrasts like white or black
When wearing neon, you want your entire outfit to fit together and look like it all belongs together. Avoid stark contrasting colours like black or pure white because that will make the neon piece stand out even more, and not necessarily in a good way. That being said, you can wear dark colours like navy blue or light colours like cream like how I wore neon at London fashion week!
2. Colour blocking with neon works
Just because something is neon, doesn’t mean you can’t wear another colour. Something that works super well with neon is denim blue. If you’re wearing neon green, the easiest way to make it work for an everyday spring outfit is to pair it with your favourite blue jeans. Blue and green can be considered as colour blocking and it works super well with making your neon jumper or t-shirt look incredibly chic.
3. Stick to one
The number one rule to follow is that if you’re wearing neon, keep it to one neon piece. Avoid pairing your neon top with neon accessories or clothing. Having one point of focus in your outfit and working your pieces around that make your outfit look classier! For my look, I focused on my neon green jumper and let my other accessories compliment the look like my blue Emma Hyacinth shoes (they look like Manolo’s don’t they? I found them at a store in St. Christophers Place!) and my monogram Louis Vuitton bucket bag.
Your ultimate guide to the chicest spring summer fashion trends that you can actually incorporate into your wardrobe.
All images taken from Pinterest and Vogue.com
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Is it just me or is everyone extra excited about the spring-summer 2019 fashion trends? With fashion month drawing to a close, I’m feeling particularly inspired by all the fabulous street style to come out of Paris Fashion Week, especially with the way everyone has worked current fashion trends into their outfits. I am so excited to finally switch my wardrobe over to a new season, but to also share with you the fashion trends for spring and summer that are actually worth buying, wearing and rocking.
In my guide, you’ll find the trends that you can actually wear, from tie-dye to utility suits. Of course, it can be hard to visualise how to work these current it pieces into your everyday wardrobe, which is why I will also be providing tips and tricks on how to wear them, as well as some high street versions of the pieces that you can get your hands on! In addition to all the things listed here, bicycle shorts are still very much in trend but I am still refusing to wear them. Why you ask? Because I don’t think they suit my personal style. On that note, I wanted to share with you that as much as these things are all trending, you do not need to wear every single one of them if they don’t speak to you! Wear what suits you and what makes you feel good, not just because it’s a trend!
Calvin Klein, Dior, Stella McCartney
TIE DYE
Do you remember making tie-dye t-shirts in art class? I do, and I remember thinking, am I ever going to wear these in real life? Well, that time has finally arrived so thank you, Mrs. Gupta, for that lesson! It surprises most people to know how much I love tie-dye and I’ve already worn this trend to London Fashion Week!
Style Tip
To balance out your outfit, pair tie dye pieces with more tailored ones. For example pair your tie dye t shirt or hoodie with a tailored pair of trousers and kitten heels.
Alexa Chung, Les Copains, Dior
BEACH BABE
When I say Beach Babe, I mean board shorts (the answer to bicycle shorts is finally back haha!), crochet, shell jewellery and bucket hats; the ultimate surfer vibe is here for spring and it’s time to tap into that inner zen. I particularly love this trend because you don’t need a lot to get the look! You can pick any of these pieces, like crochet or board shorts and immediately be in trend! Here are some of my favourites:
Style Tip:
Just like with tie-dye, wearing this trend is all about balance. Pair your board shorts with a beautiful short and kitten heels. Crochet is also a great feminine trend you can work into your outfit.
Versace, No 21, Escada
NEON
Another trend I was surprised that I warmed up to was neon. You guys were loving my neon outfit for London Fashion Week and I have a post going live on how to wear neon everyday without looking like a traffic cone. This is one of those trends that may not stay around forever but it’s already made appearances on the fall-winter catwalks so if you’ve invested into it, don’t worry, it’s going to be here for a while!
Style Tip:
What I love about neon is that it’s actually quite fun to pair with other colours. You can colour block it in a a great way for example neon orange with baby pink and beige or neon yellow with blue jeans!
Is it just me or is everyone extra excited about the spring-summer 2019 fashion trends?
Chloe, Rochas, Emporio Armani
STRAPPY SANDALS
This is one of the most elegant trends of the season I think, after the one below. I love a beautiful strappy sandal, especially because this style of shoe goes with pretty much anything, and at any occasion day or night. Now you know what I always say, investing in accessories is always worth it because accessories can last forever but if you don’t have the buck to put down just yet, I’ve linked to some high end and high street options of this trend.
Dior, Max Mara, Fendi
BEIGE TONES
I love a good beige moment; in fact, I wrote a whole post about how to wear beige as a brown girl right here. Although previously considered boring, beige looks are on fire right now with everyone sporting this incredibly classic trend. What I love about this trend is exactly what I just said, it’s classic. No matter how many beige pieces you buy this season and wear together, you can for seasons to come! Worth the investment for sure.
Chanel, Isabel Marant, Erdem
80’s VIBE
My favourite part of this trend is that its a carry-over from the previous season! When a trend goes on for more than one season you know it’s worth it! Bold shoulders and powerful silhouettes are always appealing so here’s an easy way to get the look with these pieces! This trend is all about being a boss and letting that shine through babe!
Alexa Chung, Zimmermann, Fendi
UTILITY
You know I’ve always been a jumpsuit girl; jumpsuits are the easiest way to create an outfit that looks so effortless and put together. Utility suits are seriously in style as are belt bags and anything else that screams utility. It’s a very easy way to get a cool girl vibe! Here are some of my favourite pieces and there will be more on this trend soon.
Style Tip
Cargo pants are something we all have in our closet, that or a bum bag. Both are easy ways to get this look!
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This week we got a real taste of spring here in London and although I couldn’t take my spring outfits for a spin just yet (I was down with the flu, was such a bummer but all your amazing and positive messages on Instagram made me smile so much!) I am so excited to start planning out the cutest outfits that you all can rock this season. I am always taking inspiration from the fashion world around me, especially with all the beautiful street style coming out of Paris fashion week right now, but with all that said and done, there are three things that I always look forward to wearing every spring. Here are your spring outfit essentials and how to style them already:
1. Spring skirts
I was recently asked what my go-to outfit is when I’m in a rush and more often than not you’re going to find me in a skirt and blouse/sweater (Can we stop saying the word sweater now that it’s almost spring?) I am so excited to start pulling out all my favourite spring skirts and stocking up on new ones! This spring, I’ve noticed there are a lot of mini and midi shapes trending, especially slip skirts! I’ve linked to some of my favourites here:
2. Pastel colours
I am such a spring and summer baby. I love all the beautiful colours associated with the season, especially pastels. Pastel pink is one of my all-time favourite colours when it comes to basically everything and I’ve already started to pull out my favourite pastel pieces, like this top handle Dior handbag. Pastels are always a fashion trend for spring and summer, but this season we are seeing a lot of pistachio green. I covered some of my favourite pistachio green pieces here!
3. Ankle boots
It’s time to pack those thigh high boots away and say hello to ankle boots. (There is only one outfit exception I’m making for high boots and you will see that one very soon!) This season we see a fashion trend carrying over from last year; cowboy boots. I was so excited when I finally got my hands on these Isabel Marant cowboy boots and I even wrote an entire review about them here. If there’s a boot style you need this year it’s this one! I’ve linked to some of my favourites here below:
A very happy March, and almost spring to you all! Although we all got a taste of spring here in London last month, I’m waiting for the peonies to bloom and the sun to be shining well into the late evenings. I wanted to bring back these monthly updates for you guys as there are so many new readers on the blog, and it’s such a good chance for you to get to know me better.
Last month was fashion week and I got to attend some really special shows at London Fashion Week. I always have a bitter sweet feeling about fashion week here in London. On one hand, there can be a lot of cliques and cattiness between people and what shocks me most is when you see that person who you interact with on Instagram all the time and they blatantly ignore you because you just aren’t “cool enough” in that moment. On the other hand though, I also get to meet a lot of amazing people who inspire me, connect with fellow bloggers who are so sweet and kind and I get to watch the work of designers I’ve admired for years. I have never felt as exhilarated at a fashion week as when I sat down to watch Peter Pilotto this season. I hope that there are going to be only more amazing moments to come that I can share with you guys.
I also managed to meet so many people I admire including Eva Chen and Leonnie. Leonnie is so SWEET! I was blown away by her kindness and how down to earth she is. Another fabulous blogger I got to finally meet and connect with was Bianca. She reminded me that there are still so many amazing ladies out there doing what I do.
In other news, I got ill at the end of the month which was really annoying but it forced me to take a step back and rest. After all we all need to be kind and good to our bodies right? I have a really exciting month coming up and I hope to see you guys here for that!
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When I started my blog, I was introduced to the flatlay. What started off as a simple layout of a few fun items has now evolved into one of the biggest Instagram sensations to hit your feed. All these years later, it’s stil going strong and is now also a regular appearance on my page as well. The response from you all to my flat lays have been overwhelming and after a lot of trial and error over the years, I’ve picked up some amazing tips to help you, my TSS family, get the dreamiest flatlay around. Traditionally a flat lay is exactly what the name suggests, a group of items laid out flat. Usually they are organised in a specific way and taken from above. This is not necessarily the case anymore! Of course those still work a treat, but now you can create more minimal versions or even “messier” versions of the same.
So, scroll down and enjoy my flatly tips! I would love to know what your favourite flatlay has been so far and what your special tips are!
Make sure your flatlays are highlighting something specific. This could be a colour or shades you love (rainbow anyone?), a theme, your favourite bag, lipstick or simply your favourite things! This is always a great place to start. It’s always good to choose something that makes you happy, even if it’s your morning coffee or your newest flower arrangement. In this photo, it was all about my new Chanel lipsticks that I was trying out during my morning coffee to see how well they lasted!
A few other instagrammers who do an amazing job of this are Tara Milk Tea and Design by Aikonik.
Naturaly light always works better. It also creates soft shadows and does not distort the colours, I always gravitate towards spots with beautiful natural light. The best spot is always by a window or outside at a cafe table. You can even be really adventerous and do it on the sidewalk! I am known to create flatlays everytime we go out for a coffee or to an event. This photo was taken at the Jo Malone town house,
I think a huge misconception people have is that they can fix any photo with a filter. Yes, filters are an amazing way to express your aesthetic but don’t rely too heavily on a filter to fix the lighting in a shot, especially a flatlay!
It’s always good to choose something that makes you happy, even if it’s your morning coffee or your newest flower arrangement.
Keep your background simple! Textured tiles like marble work really well. Sometimes I like toa dd an addtional texture to my backdrop like a scarf or a knit for more dimension. If you decide to go for a bolder background, nake sure the pieces you use contrast the background and stand out enough. Also keep the items you choose simple! This photo was taken on a balcony. My backdrop had a lot going on with the beautiful buildings so I kept the items minimal.
Remember not to have too many points of focus if you are creating a more non traditional flatlay like this one!
Your iPhone camera has a grid that you can use as a guide to your flatlay. I never use a ruler (much to the contrary of what everyone thinks!) but instead I rely on the grid to help me make sure everything is aligned; perfect when you’re out for brunch, cause lets be real, pulling out a ruler would just be strange.
Remember that the grid operates on the rule of thirds so you want your focal points to be in line with the lines on the grid and the crosses between them.
Colours are super important, especially when choosing what goes in your flatlay. Choose colours that compliment each other. You can occasionally add pops of colour that act as contrasts (ex: all blue with a pop of orange! Think about opposing colours on the colour wheel). Essentially, make sure your colours go well together and don’at clash. Make it soothing on the eyes! In this photo the pink bag is my pop of colour and it goes well with the denim.
You are now fully geared and ready to conquer that flatlay you’ve been wanting to share forever. I think after all these tips that I’ve learnt over time, the most important one is to not be afraid of trial and error. Flatlays can take time and if you don’t get it right the first time, don’t worry about it. I usually move things around and take 500 shots before I get that one perfect one so be patient with yourself and always look for the beauty in the everyday around you.
Make sure to tag me in all your flatlay creations and use #TSSflatlay for a chance to be featured on my stories and blog! You’re going to want to get practicing, especially because I have a very special flatlay giveaway coming up next week! Stay tuned!
I hope you guys enjoy these special tips and tricks to creating the perfect flatlay.
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When I was in school, the number one reason why I was late was that I couldn’t decide what to wear. Fast forward to university, and that problem continued on. Over time I finally figured out a system that worked well for me and helped me to get ready faster in the morning, while still being happy with the outfit I was in when I walked out the door. So, I know that a lot of you have had the same moment as me when you open your closet in the morning and pretty much hate everything you’re looking at, right? To avoid that mini-meltdown, and save you enough time in the morning, I have three special tips to help you get ready faster. (Also, can we not miss the headband? I am in love with this Prada headband and I feel like it’s relevant because I’ve been rocking a headband since I was 4)
Think About Your Outfit in Advance
Okay, I know this is the most obvious tip of all time and I know that a lot of you don’t like to take your outfit out the night before simply because you’re tired, you don’t have the time, or you want to see how you feel the next day. I don’t think you should be as OCD as me (I think about my outfits a week in advance when I know I have lots of events…) but it does help to have an idea of what you’re going to wear. Think about a look you’d like to put together the night before so that when you wake up in the morning, you know what you’re looking for.
Find Accessories To Fall Back On
What lands up happening is that you sometimes feel like your outfit is too “bland” and you’re tempted to start again. Resist this urge! Instead, organise your accessories so you know which ones work to spice up your outfit. In my outfit, I added in the high socks and the headband to make an otherwise simple spring outfit, look that much more chic.
Know Where To Look
If you think that you have to compromise on style to get ready fast in the morning, I’m here to assure you that you can have your cake and eat it too. Sometimes the best way to figure out what to wear is to look at your inspirations! Check out my Instagram page for all my outfits and what I wear every day, or even have a browse on Pinterestfor what others have put together. You’ll probably find an idea in a matter of minutes!
Do you have any tips for getting ready faster in the morning?
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As everyone turns their eyes to Milan Fashion Week, we are still watching all the beautiful street style photos from London Fashion week come out. So many of you had so many questions about all the looks I wore to London Fashion Week this year and I am so excited to share with you what I wore, how I picked my looks and how you can recreate them all!
This season I had the chance to attend four amazing shows and go backstage for two. It was so inspiring to be able to go behind the scenes, watch how the show comes together and then see it all in action! In terms of my outfits, I wanted to find a way to work in some of my favourite spring fashion trends, while still staying true to my personal style. I think one of the keys to personal style is finding a way to be comfortable in what you wear because when you are comfortable, it shows through confidence!
The trends I picked were neon, tie-dye, beige and hair accessories. Scroll down to see how I worked those and some other micro trends into my looks while still creating something classic.
For my first look of London Fashion Week I wanted to find a way to wear neon while still working it into my personal style. We all know I’m a huge fan of the slip skirt so I thought my Zara Neon Jumper was the perfect match for my cream silk skirt!
I also love the colour combination of this neon yellow/green with my navy blue Dior Saddle bag. To really bring the look together I added my white boots and my pearl hair clips.
This outfit was actually inspired by a look that was featured on my blog yesterday; It’s the perfect outfit for this in between season before we have a full blown spring! Check that out here!
My goal for all my street style looks for london fashion week, was to find a way to be comfortable in what I was wearing, while working the trends into my outfit.
I got the opportunity to go backstage at the Eudon Choi show and it was my first time ever going backstage for london fashion week. I was so amazed to see how the looks came together from clothes, to hair and make-up.
I wanted to work in a trend that I love into my outfit; tie-dye. It surprises most of my friends and readers that I love tie dye! I styled my Zara tie-dye summer dress with a chunky beige knit to make it weather appropriate.
For the Markus Lupfer presentation I was really feeling the idea of pastels. I fell in love with this Lemon Yellow dress from Zara because of the dramatic pufff sleeves!
To add a bit of classic chic to the outfit I paired it with a sleeveless blazer from Zara. The mix of tailoring and feminine gives the outfit a unique twist.
Sunglass chains are clearly my current favourite accessory to add as I used the same chain from my previous outfit on a pair of Oliver Peoples sunglasses. I wore my white office boots and my Dior top handle bag in pastel pink to complete my retro look!
One of my dreams has always been to attend a Peter Pilotto show. I was so fortunate to be able to go backstage with Code 8 Beauty and see how all the looks came together for one of my favourite designers.
For this show I went for a much more classic and simple look. I wore all beige; a beige sweater, a beige skirt, a beige coat, beige boots and for that pop of colour, I wore my new Prada velvet green headband.
The best part of this show was getting to meet both Eva Chen and Leonie! Totally a dream!
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There is no denying that spring is in the air and no one is more excited about cute spring outfits than me! Not only do I love pulling out my favourite pieces like slip skirts and leather jackets, but my birthday also falls in the spring! Now as excited as we all may be, it’s not exactly sun shining, warm weather, rosé time just yet, which means that right now it’s all about transitional dressing and creating the perfect outfit for in between seasons; AKA March!
For me, it’s about mixing your favourite winter pieces with your favourite warm-weather pieces as I’ve done in this outfit here. This & Other Stories cardiganis a piece I’ve worn over and over and it still sparks so much joy. It is the perfect piece to layer over your favourite spring dress or over a cute cami and silk slip skirt. (I’ve linked to a similar Topshop slip skirt)
Yes, it’s officially time for your slip skirt to come out and play and there are so many ways you can style it! I styled my white silk slip skirt with a silk cami but you can also pair it with a fun knit or for an edgier look, a turtleneck and leather jacket! If you live in a warmer country though, just style it with a t-shirt for the perfect look. You can add a pop of colour with accessories!
To complete the look I added in my pearl hair clips. I’ve had a lot of questions about them and these are from Anthropologie. Although it says there is a back order on them I actually got mine super quickly after I ordered them. If you don’t feel like waiting though here are some similar ones! For a final pop of colour, I wore my Dior Saddle bag to bring the outfit together!
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We’ve come to that point in the year (already!) where spring is at our fingertips and street style from new york fashion week and soon London is already teasing us with the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends. One of the best trends to rule all our favourite spring outfits for 2019 is none other than beige. Although you might think of beige as being boring, all-neutral outfits are set to be a favourite amongst the ultra fashionable. Not only because it’s an incredibly easy colour to wear and match, but also because it’s classic. The best part? You can always add your own twist to your beige aesthetic to make it trendier. So how do you wear beige without looking boring?
Here are my three tips to make beige a bit more exciting:
1.Mix shades
Beige doesn’t have to be all one shade. I mixed in a bit of chocolate brown with my turtleneck and an almost ecru shade with my cream knee high boots. The different shades of beige add in a new dimension to the look.
2. Play with accessories
I wanted to give my otherwise classic look a bit of a twist. I removed the belt off my skirt and tied it over my oversized cardigan. I then added in a cowboy hat for a modern update! Accessories have a great way of changing an outfit and updating an otherwise classic look.
3. Beige is for everyone
A lot of brown girls I know are afraid of wearing beige because they feel it almost blends in with their skin tone. Beige looks great on everyone, which is why it’s such a classic and versatile colour. If you’re not ready to go monochrome with it just yet, try pairing it in with black or white, You’ll be hooked onto this classic shade in no time. Another great pairing is beige and gold!
If you live in a warm country and are already embracing spring, you can recreate this outfit with a beige t-shirt and high waisted skirt. Complete your outfit with a beige cowboy hat like mine and add in some boho accessories like layered necklaces, or even a chain for your sunglasses like I did here.
So, are you embracing the new neutral this year? I almost wish I saved this look for LFW but I’m so excited to share it with you guys already!
