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How To Style An All Black Outfit Like A Fashion Insider

BACK IN BLACK

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A little while ago I spent a day with fashion mega house Farfetch, learning all about their new watches and jewellery department and their collaboration with watchmakers Uniform Wares. Of course, for an occasion like this, I needed an outfit to match and I always say, when in doubt, go for an all black outfit. Some of you might think that an all black outfit is boring, or simply not inspiring enough but today I wanted to share with you the number one style trick on how to wear an all black outfit and still look incredible; mix textures.

The key to making any outfit pop is to try and mix in textures and patterns to add different points of interests. In regards to how to style all black, the rules are the same. I opted for a whopping four different textures in one look through my various details. My top, which I actually bought on Farfetch a few months ago, is a mix of knit and sheer. It’s the perfect autumn blouse and also adds an element of pattern with its stripes. My high waisted leather pants were a gift from Farfetch for the event and I love the boldness the vinyl brings to the look. Pro tip: lotion your legs and your pants to stop them from squeaking!

My accessories then complemented my look from my Prada belt bag in soft leather to my Uniform Wares watch with its beautiful suede strap. I actually got to customise my own strap which will be arriving in the next few weeks! All their materials are actually the same materials used by some of the biggest fashion houses in the world, but of course for much less! Now that’s luxury, isn’t it?

This post is not sponsored by Farfetch but thank you to Farfetch for gifting me these trousers.

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Knit and Sheer Turtleneck

High Waisted Leather Pants

Belt Bag (similar)

J’adior Kitten Heels

Uniform Wares Watch

It’s all about mixing in patterns and textures for an all black outfit

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Knit and Sheer Turtleneck

High Waisted Leather Pants

Belt Bag (similar)

J’adior Kitten Heels

Uniform Wares Watch

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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?

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Leather Jacket: Maje

(Similar via: ASOS here, Topshop here)

Turtleneck: Uniqlo

(Similar via: Topshop here)

Skirt: APC

(Similar via: Misguided here and Storets here)

Boots: Stuart Weizman

(Similar via: Kurt Geiger here, Amazon find here)

Hat: ASOS

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The Easiest Way To Refresh Your Favourite Sweater Dress for Autumn

Sweater Dress for Sweater Weather…

The sweater dress is one of those pieces that we all are secretly waiting to wear. The minute the leaves turn golden, the first thing that comes to my mind is a sweater dress outfit! Although our old autumn pieces can start to feel a bit old or dated, adding life to them again is so simple! I always find that an easy way to make a basic piece feel extra stylish, is with the right accessories!

For this look, I wanted to highlight that transitional feel so I went for accessories that were lighter; denim based! I used the belt to create a new silhouette and added some definition to my waist. The denim jacket is a great way to layer up and still look effortlessly cool!

I love these boots so much they have become a quick favourite! They go with everything and immediately make my sweater dress look cooler! I’m actually going to a special pre-fashion week breakfast held by Seven Boot Lane so tune into my Instagram to see how I style them today!

How are you wearing your sweater dress? Are you ready for sweater weather?

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Dress: Whistles

Jacket: Joie

Boots: Seven Boot Lane

Belt: Deme by Gabriella (similar from ASOS here)

How To Style Your Shirt Dress for Autumn

A White Shirt Dress Never Fails…

As I begin to explore and experiment with basics, I’ve realised that a white shirt dress is something everyone should have in their closets. Although you might think it’s a summer staple, a shirt dress is the perfect piece for your transitional outfit. A simple yet chic way to style it for autumn, is to throw a blazer over it. The blazer give this casual staple a refined feel (Plus keeps you comfortable and warm!) A shirt dress outfit for autumn isn’t complete without your favourite ankle boots. Three simple pieces, one fabulous outfit.

What I love about this particular dress is the accentuated waist. Being petite means having to really highlight your figure so you don’t feel lost in your look! I love that this one has this cute little tie detail! If your’s doesn’t, just add a simple waist belt for the same effect!

How are you styling your shirt dress?

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Shirt Dress: Deme by Gabriella (similar from Pretty Little Thing here and ASOS )

Blazer: Claudie Pierlot (similar from ASOS here)

Boots: Chloe

Bag: Gucci

Metallica

When in doubt, just add some shine to an already classic look.

Just because it’s autumn, it doesn’t mean you have to hide your legs, I mean what else are over the knee boots for? With some solid layering, whether it be layered tops or sweaters like mine, your favourite skirt is about to get a cold weather upgrade. With the last days of October upon us (who’s ready for halloween? I know I’m not… there is some serious DIY happening for my costume) I can’t help but be more and more inclined to the shiny and the sparkly. When I saw this metallic skirt I couldn’t resist. Metallic leather adds such an amazing touch to an everyday look, it’s such an easy way to step up your outfit. If worn right, metallic can also be such an easy way to upgrade a very classic look.

With the US Elections coming up, and winter making it’s way into our bones and souls (winter is coming, but GOT will not grace our screens till… June?!?!) November is going to be one hell of a month. It seems like everyday we get a new set of “facts” that seem to throw another curveball into the whole discussion, the grand finale is sure to leave us either incredibly relieved or incredibly worried. As the cold sets in here in London and we start preparing for the holiday season and the stress of end of the year work, I love being able to combat that through just feeling and looking good. This metallic skirt does that for me, it makes me feel confident yet classic, and is the perfect way to add some shine to any type of gloomy day. When you feel confident on the inside, you’re going to feel confident on the outside, and then nothing can stop you.

Sweater: Topshop

Sleeveless Top: Zara

Skirt: Zara

Boots: Dior (similar)

Bag: Gucci

Sunglasses: Mykita

Velvet Overalls

For my very first birthday, my mother had the dress of any little girl made – a maroon poof of velvet. Jumping for joy with frilly white socks on my two little feet and a bow in my hair, I was, as the videos and photos revealed, as sassy at the mere age of one, as I am at the not so mere age of twenty-one.

(I have also confirmed my suspicions that the bow was not in my hair as some sort of ‘adorable little girl accessory’, but rather was placed there as a constant reminder that although my hair style at the time brought to mind that of a little boy, I was very much so far from that…. Wonderful) Even then, at the age of one, I shared many little secrets with my mother, the first one being the carefully added details to what seemed to be an ordinary red dress. In true fairy tale fashion, Disney or otherwise, my mother had tiny silver jingle bells stitched in to the inside bottom hem of my birthday outfit.

The results were nothing short of magical, or at least so I choose to remember. With every twirl, leap and jump there was a small jingle jingle jingle – Magic. When you can feel the kind of happiness I’m sure I felt at that moment in time, it never really leaves you. For me, that feeling of magic reappears when I wear velvet (It would explain my obsession with velvet as well I suppose) I’m not sure when the next time I wear a maroon velvet frock will be (you never know?) but velvet overalls seem to be the next best.

Back to the books. See ya.

Shirt: Uniqlo

Overalls: Claudie Pierlot

Necklace: Gift

Shoes: Casadei