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3 Spring/Summer 2019 Shoe Trends You Need To Try Right Now

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The three best summer shoe trends you are going to be wearing everyday from chunky sandals to strappy sandals.

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It’s time to put your best foot forward this summer, and I mean that literally, with these 2019 summer shoe trends that I just can’t get enough of! Last year, dad sneakers took the fashion world by storm and were seen on the feet of almost every Instagrammer and blogger out there (except me.. I never got into that trend). This year, they are being replaced by a few more wearable and summery trends that I am falling hard for. From strappy sandals to chunky sandals, there is something for everyone with these trends!

Below you will find my top 3 summer 2019 trends for your shoe closet! I’ve also talked about where you can get them, and how you can style them! Don’t forget to tell me which is your favourite and do share any of your styling photos with me on Instagram! I love seeing you guys recreate these looks!

CHUNKY SANDALS

I never thought that I would be, but I’m loving this chunky sandal trend. There is something really retro and cool about this trend and I am so excited because I recently got my hands on a Prada pair. Although I haven’t had the weather to pull them out just yet, I have already come up with some really exciting ways to style them. They might seem very “dad sandal” esque but they can actually look very luxe and high fashion. Pair them with your favourite summer dress and ladylike bag for an extra high fashion feel.

STRAPPY SANDALS

This trend is probably the opposite of the chunky sandals trend for summer 2019. What I love about this is how ladylike and elegant these shoes are. They literally work with any outfit because they are so classic and chic and are actually a pair you should have in your closet no matter if they are “trending” or not. Pair them with jeans and a shirt like I have here or you can even make your favourite pair of summer shorts or skirt more city like with a pair of these. Perfect for literally any occasion, I would say this is the most timeless of the summer shoe trends.

SUMMER SLIDES

It all started when THOSE Christian Dior slides started to take over our Instagram feeds. Summer slides are not new and in fact, much like strappy sandals, are almost always something to have for the summer. This year though they are really trending, with all kinds of variations coming about. From embellished slides, to ones with buckles, there is literally one to go with every outfit so make sure you get your hands on a super sleek pair. You can pair your slides with a pair of Bermuda shorts and a chic blouse for the ultimate summer look, or even with a lovely shirt dress!

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How To Always Be The Best Dressed Woman In The Room

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I find that when I love my outfit, and I feel like the best dressed walking down the street (even if it is to Waitrose), my mood is better, I feel more confident and I’m all round happier. There is something to be said for dressing to impress and today I wanted to share with you some tips I’ve learnt for always creating an elegant outfit. When I talk about dressing to impress, I don’t just mean what other people think of your look. I’m focusing on how you feel in what you are wearing. After all, if you feel elegant in your gym gear, it’s going to look better than someone who feels horribly uncomfortable in a ball gown. At the end of the day, attitude shows! Regardless, there are a few little things to keep in mind when creating a chic look. Since we are getting ready to welcome summer, I’m going to focus these tips on creating a trendy, yet elegant summer outfit, that will guarantee you’re the best dressed woman in the room every time. Who’s ready?

1. Don’t be afraid of statements
There is something great about adding that extra touch or statement detail to your outfit. More often than not that is what will set your look aside from the rest. For this look, my Chriselle Lim Collection dress has an adjustable slit. Depending on the occasion I can raise or lower it and it really can make a statement while still being subtle and elegant. Another great way to make a statement is by rocking the latest trends of the season; you can read all about the ones I think that are worth wearing right here.

2. Focus on accessories
Accessories are another way to add a statement to your look, but also a great way to compliment your entire look. If you decide to wear jeans and a t-shirt it simply looks casual. Add in a chic pair of pumps, a beautifully shaped bags and some cat eye sunglasses and your outfit has just gone from casual to elegant. Never underestimate the power of good accessories. On that note, your accessories don’t have to be designer to achieve that luxe look. I’ve linked to a more affordable version of my shoes that will still give you that elegant effect.

3. Natural is Key
I always think that there is something to be said for a natural makeup look. I always find that it’s much more elegant to look like you have a natural glow. I like to keep my makeup to the minimal with concealer and a bit of blush and a beautiful lipstick. If you’re on the hunt for a timeless nude lipstick, you can check out my post on it here.

What are your tips for always being the best dressed?

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The Spring Summer 2019 Fashion Trends You Can Actually Wear

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Your ultimate guide to the chicest spring summer fashion trends that you can actually incorporate into your wardrobe.

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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!

What trend are you most excited about for this season? Share with me in the comments!

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How To Wear The Mismatched Earrings Trend

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By now we are all familiar with the trends for autumn winter 2018-2019; leopard prints, cowboy boots, belt bags and so much more. (In case you aren’t familiar with them though, you can read my post about the trends you can actually wear and should wear right here). What you may not be familiar with though are some of the micro trends, mainly the micro jewellery trends for the season. My favourite, of course, is mismatched earrings. If you’ve been watching my outfits closely over the past year and if you have a sharp memory from London Fashion Week, mismatched earrings are something I’ve been wearing for a little while now. I love the playfulness of this trend and it really gives you the opportunity to get creative with your collection. Someone once asked me if I had any tips to make a trend that seems so intimidating, more wearable, so ive broken it down into three do’s and dont’s to wearing mismatched earrings:

Do’s

Do play with length: What’s great about this trend is that you can wear one earring that’s incredibly long and one stud. Asymmetry works really well with this trend.

Do play with shapes: It also works to pair shapes together, for example, you can pair a large statement hoop with a tiny stud. In fact, Dior sells pairs of earrings that are like that.

Do match materials: A great way to make this trend more wearable for you is to match stones. If one side has pearl details, make sure the other side does as well. Same with metals, keep it to gold or silver.

Don’ts

Don’t Mix two statements: The mismatched look is statement enough, so make sure that one side is the “statement” and the other side is subtle.

Don’t be afraid: Wear this trend with confidence. One of the biggest tricks I’ve learnt when it comes to wearing anything is that if you believe it everyone else will too. Wear it with confidence because it looks great!

Would you try this trend? Comment below and let me know!

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Your Guide To The Chicest Autumn Winter Trends for 2018

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Your ultimate guide to the chicest autumn winter fashion trends that you can actually incorporate into your wardrobe.

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With New York Fashion Week having officially kicked off, all eyes are turned to the runways and street style stars, however, there is no ignoring the lust worth autumn winter fashion trends that are hitting the stores and our wardrobes this September. Whether you are feeling a little wild for animal prints or nostalgic for 70’s corduroy, this season promises trends that are sure to look chic.

Of course, like with any season, there are those trends that only look good coming down a runway but in my trend guide, you will only find the chic fashion trends for autumn winter that you can actually wear. Not only have I given you some styling tips for each one, but I’ve also linked to some fabulous pieces from the high street (Save your £££ for the classics right?)

Like with any trend, it’s important to remember to work it into a classic look to truly reach a new level of chic. I love a good trend as much as the next girl but it’s all about staying true to your style as well. I hope you find my tips for that useful! Leave me a comment with your favourite trend and how you are going to be wearing it.

Tom Ford, Max Mara, Givenchy

ANIMAL PRINTS

This autumn winter is all about letting your wild side run loose with animal prints. This trend is more than just your standard leopard print skirt. We are seeing a large influx of zebra and snake prints too. Don’t be afraid to go all out with this one and layer it into your look with different textures too. If you’re a bit afraid of a full-blown printed piece, opt for accessories like printed scarves or a clutch! See my shopping edit below!

Style Tip

Keep your look classic by pairing your animal print with a neutral like white, black or even earth tones. Letting that one print take centre stage will make your outfit effortlessly chic.

Tods, Alberta Ferreti, Zimmermann

70’S STYLE NEUTRALS

Black and white are staples in our wardrobes but this season’s neutrals are reminiscent of the 70’s. Think beautiful browns, caramel tones and deep berries. All these earthy shades suit almost every skin tone and you can create a beautiful outfit by combining all these colours with your simple basics. That’s when you know a trend is eternally classic!

I’ve linked to some beautiful pieces below, including a few textured pieces in another trending material for the season, corduroy.

Dior, Versace, Fendi

PLAID HERITAGE PRINTS

There are some trends that we see year after year come autumn winter and plaid is one of them. So much so, that I’m not sure why we even call it a trend anymore! Plaid and tartan are back as heritage prints this season, with a bold update. We are seeing more than just your usual black and white skirt this year. Look for colourful variations of this classic as well as trousers and jackets.

I have to admit that this is one of my favourite patterns for the season, a girl can never have enough plaid in her wardrobe! Trust me on that one, especially when you’re shopping my edit here.

Whether you are feeling a little wild for animal prints or nostalgic for 70’s corduroy, this season promises trends that are sure to look chic.

Chloe, Rochas, Emporio Armani

COWBOY BOOTS

The cowgirl look is back and I could never have imagined a more high fashion update than the one it’s gotten this season. I’ve been spotting cowboy boots all over the runway, Instagram and the street style scene. There is no ignoring this amazing trend and it’s also one that I’ve invested in myself. I love my cowboy boots so much that I’ve worn them almost every day. Get ready to be seeing them all over my outfits over the next few months!

All images taken from Pinterest and Vogue.com

STATEMENT JUMPERS

If you thought statement jumpers were just a fad on Instagram, you’ll be happy to learn that they are continuing on this season, stronger than ever. With more and more designer brands opting in for statement slogan sweaters, this is becoming a way to not only express your fashion sense but your personality too. I’ve always been a huge fan of this, as we’ve seen through my love for slogan t shirts!

Style Tip

Think about the colours you choose to create an outfit around a slogan sweater. Is the sweater a bold colour? Pair with a neutral. Does it have a touch of colour? See how else you can work in that colour/shade into your outfit!

All images taken from Pinterest and Vogue.com

SCARF PRINTS

Something about this trend is so “The Crown” to me. Does anyone else get that vibe? Either way, channel your favourite royal and opt for lots of scarf prints this season. We’ve already seen Zara pounce on this trend with this amazing skirt, which I am sure is going to be all over the street style scene this fashion month.

Style Tip
I know that a trend like this can seem intimidating, so ease into it by adding a printed scarf to your outfit. Try tying the scarf around your plain turtleneck for a burst of colour and fun. I actually did exactly that right here.

All images taken from Pinterest and Vogue.com

THE 80’S WOMAN

Here’s your time to let your inner Madonna come out! Think black and white, power shoulders and full-on girl boss. Let your party dresses run on the shorter side and don’t shy away from those shoulder pads in your blazer. Add a super sleek hat for that extra touch. I particularly loved the silhouette created by Saint Laurent this season, with the slouchy shirts tucked into the leather trousers, very powerful. Don’t forget the Marc Jacob’s ode to the 80’s either!

Essentially, this trend is all about being the girl boss you know you are.

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Venice: Where to Eat, Drink & Play

Italy charmed me long ago when I fell in love with Capri. It managed to do it all over again, this time in Venice. Luring me with promises of gelato, my weight in spaghetti and stunning views (all these promises were fulfilled), Venice stole my heart. Theres nothing quite as satisfying as getting lost in the little colourful streets, the bridges over the canals, or over a glass of Aperol Spritz. With art and culture pouring out at every corner, there’s never a dull moment in this lagoon city.

No matter what corner we turned or bridge we crossed, there was always a beautiful view waiting for us!

Explored Venice’s little streets on our second day in my favourite Self-Portrait top. Plus I found a boater hat on the streets of Venice that I have been hunting for, for ages!

For the best Lobster spaghetti around, try this beautiful restaurant called La Calcina on the water – if its squid ink spaghetti you’re after, look no further than Al Mascaron!

If you’re a lover of modern art, you must check out the Peggy Guggenheim collection – stunning, especially the Andy Warhol piece!

For the best gelato – try La Boutique del Gelato -my favourite flavour there was a mix of chocolate, honey and rum. It’s called Caribe! For a more scenic view, try Nicos!

On our third day I opted for this Free People dress – I love dresses in the summer, especially on a vacation! They are so easy and I love the embroidery on this one. It was the perfect gondola dress too!

Lady in Red

Spring – the arrival of all things beautiful and colourful. What better way to celebrate that than with the power colour of all power colours; Red.

For those of you interested in a little bit of cultural insight, it is the eve of Holi today in India – the festival celebrating the first day of spring. Tomorrow, the streets will be full of people rejoicing by throwing coloured powder and water balloons at one another. Spring after all is the arrival of all things bright and wonderful. Although it’s been a very long time since I found myself in a colour war face off (Trust, I know all the tricks and tips), I’m celebrating in my own way. Out comes all my colourful clothing.. or as much colour I have in my closet!

Top: Topshop, Skirt: Topshop (love this one), Sweater: Topshop, Shoes: ASOS (similar), Bag: Dior, Scarf: Zara

White Shirt, Tied New Ways

You must know by now that I love a good take on a classic – but if you can’t find one, you might as well make one. In this case, when it’s too hot for a linen shirt, or you just don’t feel like it, why not try tying the sleeves and creating yourself an off shoulder blouse – This show to wear a white shirt! Plus, I’m a huge fan of a good bow (#TeamBlairWaldorf). If you’re wondering how I did it, button the shirt on your chest, then take the sleeves around to the front and tie! A printed skirt and some sneakers and you’re set for any day of this summer – yes it is still summer, let’s milk August for what it’s worth!

Shirt: Uniqlo, Skirt: Carven, Shoes: Gucci, Bag: Vintage, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Graduand to Graduate

For those of you who follow along on Instagram, you’ll know that I graduated quite recently. What felt like it would never come, finally arrived, and it’s almost strange to think that I’ve gone from student, to full time blogger, from graduand to graduate. There’s much to achieve, and the road ahead is full of goals and hurdles I want to reach and cross. Enough contemplating and reflecting for now – for all of you who, who commented about my dress, here are the details and a couple more shots of this special moment! I’m incredibly proud to say that I graduated with the highest GPA in my class (Spot the trophy!) To infinity and beyond? #DisneyKidAtHeart

Dress: Jonathan Simkai, Shoes: Louboutin

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HELLO SPRING

TIE DYE

BEACH BABE

NEON

Is it just me or is everyone extra excited about the spring-summer 2019 fashion trends?

STRAPPY SANDALS

BEIGE TONES

80’s VIBE

UTILITY

MIS MATCH ED

Do’s

Don’ts

FRESH NEW SEASON

ANIMAL PRINTS

70’S STYLE NEUTRALS

PLAID HERITAGE PRINTS

Whether you are feeling a little wild for animal prints or nostalgic for 70’s corduroy, this season promises trends that are sure to look chic.

COWBOY BOOTS

STATEMENT JUMPERS

SCARF PRINTS

THE 80’S WOMAN

For the best Lobster spaghetti around, try this beautiful restaurant called La Calcina on the water – if its squid ink spaghetti you’re after, look no further than Al Mascaron!

If you’re a lover of modern art, you must check out the Peggy Guggenheim collection – stunning, especially the Andy Warhol piece!

For the best gelato – try La Boutique del Gelato -my favourite flavour there was a mix of chocolate, honey and rum. It’s called Caribe! For a more scenic view, try Nicos!

Spring – the arrival of all things beautiful and colourful. What better way to celebrate that than with the power colour of all power colours; Red.

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MIS
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