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My Guide to Santorini…

When I say Santorini, I can almost guarantee the first things that pop in your mind are white walls, blue domes and crystal clear seas. Am I right? I thought so. Undeniably one of the most beautiful islands, Santorini is a wanderlust’s dream come true. After living vicariously through Instagram, I finally made a trip there myself this summer and I’ve brought back more than a tan. I have the ultimate guide on where to eat, play and most importantly, take photos!

I’ve written the perfect guide to the island for my very first article as a contributor for the fabulous Yoyokulala! Read the whole story here.

Monday Update #24

Happy Monday!

A very happy Monday to you all! Autumn is finally hitting us here in London and I’m secretly excited to get all my cozy knits and comfy trousers out! On the other side of the pond though, New York Fashion Week is in full swing with the latest in what’s in and cool for Spring next year! Have you guys been keeping up with the collections? I’m going to be doing a round up on my Instagram stories today of all my favourite looks. Plus I have a very special Instagram video going up today so keep your eyes peeled for that!

This Past Week

We all know I love a good shop, and I especially love it when a store has designers that I may not have heard of – those unique one of a kind pieces. Studio B is exactly that. It’s an awesome new online store stocking up and coming designers and their amazing pieces. The founder is lovely and each and every piece has been chosen with care and consideration. I feel like there is something for everyone! Check them out here!

Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Favourite New In Pieces

Rixo London Dress via Studio B

Bucket Bag via Studio B

Print Dress via Studio B

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

How To Take A Selfie via Who What Wear UK

NYFW Street Style via Vogue UK

5 Addictive Books To Read This Year

What do you have planned this week?

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?

Get My Look

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

Blazer: Claudie Pierlot (similar from ASOS here)

Boots: Chloe

Bag: Gucci

The Only Top You Need For The Perfect Summer to Autumn Look

You Won’t Be Able To Live Without This Transitional Piece…

Although most people find transitional dressing for summer to autumn stressful, I think it can be quite fun! Finding the perfect pieces for that ideal transitional outfit can be a challenge, but I’ve found the only top that you need to get the perfect outfit; the backless top. Although the weather might be getting chillier, your mid-season outfit is all about balance. With this gorgeous black backless top, I opted for a pair of jeans and a chain belt to dress the top down and make it work for my daily routine.

The best part about this top is that it can be worn for day and night. Swap your favourite jeans for a black skirt or some black trousers. Add some heels and your favourite statement earrings. That’s right, you just went day to night with the same top! I love pieces that work not only for many seasons, but also work for any time of the day! This top is one such piece, and trust me, you won’t be able to do without it!

Also, I know I have marks on my back. Yes I have been embarrassed about them but you know what, it’s just how it is. I didn’t want to photoshop them out because I wanted to show you guys that you should feel beautiful in your own skin, because you all are beautiful!

Get My Look

Top: Ba&sh (similar via Misguided here and ASOS here)

Jeans: Topshop

Belt: Vintage Chanel

Bag: Gucci

Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Monday Update #23

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday lovelies! It seemed like last week was quite the long one doesn’t it? With NYFW kicking off this week, I’m so excited to see all the new shows and street style. Plus I have a fun special trip coming up this week so you can see all my packing must haves on an exclusive Instagram story! Don’t forget to check that out! In other news, I’m trying to do up my study and I would love anyones recommendations on cute stationary stores – specially where I can get a whiteboard that is a calendar!!

This Past Week

In case you missed it, I had some super fun outfits this last week. See how I created tons of outfits for my holiday in Santorini with just a couple of key pieces here.

I also had the opportunity to learn from some of the beauty experts in the beauty quarter of London! See the awesome tips I learnt here.

Today’s stack of the day 💕 Is bracelet stack of the day even a thing? 💁🏽#fashion #ootd #jewelry #cartier #bvlgari

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What’s an easy way to elevate your sweater and pants combo? Giant hoops obviously 💁🏽#brandyusa #IsabelMarant #misho #mishodesigns #fashion #streetstyle #ootd #WhoWhatWearing

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Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Favourite New In Pieces

Maje Blazer

Free People Furry Blazer

Topshop Skirt

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

Boozy Candies For Your Next Party via Harpers Bazaar

Talking Game of Thrones Style via Yoyokalula

Your September 2017 Horoscope via StyleCaster

What do you have planned this week?

Why The Slip Dress is One of my Favourite Pieces

Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Slip Dress…

Over the past few years my style has evolved in many directions. If there is anything that I have learnt, it’s don’t underestimate the power of a good basic. The slip dress, is one such basic in your arsenal that can be styled in so many beautiful ways. I’ve discovered my love for the slip dress recently. Slip right into one, and you’ve got a look that is effortless and chic immediately.

One of the reasons I love the slip dress is because there are so many different ways to style it! For this particular look I wanted to match this lounge piece with something more tailored. I love the contrast you can create through combinations like that! It also gave me a chance to wear my new favourite flats – the embroidery work on them is just beautiful. Anything with good embroidery has my heart! I would also style this dress with a good blazer, maybe a checked one, for the upcoming season! For a more casual look, throw on your favourite chunky sweater over!

Basics like a slip dress are things every girl should have hanging in her closet. I’m going to be exploring the importance of good basics to enhancing your style more. Is the something you guys would enjoy?

Get My Look

Dress: Topshop

Jacket: Zara (similar via ASOS here)

Scarf: Dior

Shoes: Dior

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Creating the Perfect Santorini Outfits with My Favourite Wolford Pieces

Feeling Glamorous with Wolford in Santorini…

Thank you Wolford for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions remain my own

I have just returned from beautiful Santorini (Stay tuned for my guide to this gorgeous island!) and I’m back with more than just a tan! Coming up with holiday outfits can seem like such a task, but when you pack the right pieces, creating the perfect outfit is a breeze! (See how I packed for my Santorini vacation here!) We all want to feel relaxed yet glamorous on holiday and I was lucky enough to team up with the wonderful Wolford team to show you how to hit that balance on vacation!

For my first look, I opted for a black skirt. Although it seems like an unlikely piece to take with you on a beach holiday, it was one of my most versatile pieces! I loved slipping it on over my favourite one piece for a refined day look. In the evening, I paired it with a crop top. Since the skirt can be worn on the waist, it balances out with the top creating an elegant yet summery look!

My second look is all about this amazing body suit. There were literally a hundred different ways I wore this piece but I chose to share this one because it was my favourite. I loved how the body suit dresses down my skirt; perfect for my holiday! I also loved wearing it with my striped linen pants!

My third look made me feel the most glam! Not only is the colour of this gorgeous dress amazing on any tan, but Wolford’s firm fit provides enough support making you feel so glam! I loved just slipping this on over my bikini for a day on the town or turning it into a skirt for the evening!

Every single one of these Wolford pieces worked in a multitude of ways to create the most fabulous holiday looks! What I love even more is that I could make them work for any season! Would you want to see me style these for autumn/winter?

Get My Look

Black Skirt: Wolford

Body Suit: Wolford

Pink Dress: Wolford

What do you think? Would you like to see me style these pieces for the winter?

Monday Brief #20

Monday Ready!

Hello everyone! The Instagram shadow ban has been something that EVERYONE has been talking about. From the big players to the little ones and everyone in between, the shadow ban is affecting all our numbers. I read somewhere that it has a lot to do with broken hashtags and bot like behaviour. With that, I was also told to stop using Instagram for 48 hours to let the algorithm reset. So, this past weekend I took a digital detox! I have to say, regardless of what it does for my Instagram, it did a lot for me! I’m back this Monday feeling a bit more rested and inspired! Would you want me to talk about the shadow ban more?

This Past Week

Lots of exciting meetings and ontent creation going on behind the scenes but more than that this week is a bit special for me! Keep up with me over Instagram to find out why! I’ve also been reading a lot about the shadow ban – should I cover it in more depth?

I’ve got that friday feeling with my off duty look 😎 what’s your off duty look?

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Shady Fridaze for me 😎

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Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

On The Wishlist…

Free People Ankle Boots

Dior Addict

H&M Shirt

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

5 Food Hacks to Make you Healthier via Career Girl Daily

Emily Ratajowski’s Highlighter Secrets Revealed via Harpers Bazaar UK

Paris Couture Week Street Style via Who What Wear UK

What do you have planned this week?

Monday Brief #14

Monday Ready!

Happy Monday Everyone! I am feeling particularly inspired this week because I spent my Saturday at the Career Girl Academy run by the boss babes at Career Girl Daily! It was such an amazing day full of so much inspiration from all the speakers who came in! I learnt SO much about blogging and I cannot wait to put all my new ideas into action! If you guys are interested, you can actually still buy digital tickets and they will be streaming the whole day for you to watch from home! It’s definitely worth it – I learnt so much from all the amazing talks! (Plus then you can hear me ask my questions too haha!)

This Past Week

Other than my amazing day at Career Girl Daily, I got to do some work on a content creation front for a very cool new make up brush company coming up called Loella! Go check them out here. In case you missed it, I covered the biggest handbag trend of 2017 and how you can wear it right here, and I also shared some of my musings on feminism here!

Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

On The Wishlist…

ASOS Cold Shoulder Top, £18

Lavish Alice Corset Trousers, £66

The Upside Sports Bra, £80