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Friday Favourites #8

Thank God It’s

Here we have it! The first official Friday Favourites! A lot of you have been asking me to start this series to share not only all things fashion that I am loving right now but also just what is inspiring me, what I’m loving, and what’s made my week a little better!

I want to take this one step further. I want to hear what’s inspiring you too! Do you like the five things I’ve shared? Are you excited about something too? I want this to be a space where we can chat and inspire each other! So, shall we get things started?

The first day of spring finally arrived this week which means it’s time to embrace spring wardrobes! How beautiful is this sweater from Wrap London? They are one of my favourite up and coming brands and I love the colour of this sweater – super wearable all year round!

It also comes in a few other colours so it’s worth checking out! Plus it’s under £100!

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One of the latest perfumes to come enter the scene is from Chloé! It’s a total dream to be a Chloé girl but until then I have this beautiful fragrance to keep me company! It’s got a very sweet citrus smell to start that later turns into a more earthy scent. It’s perfect for spring and summer.

I’ll be covering it in more detail next week so stay tuned for that post on Wednesday! It’ll be my first cover on a fragrance so I’m really excited to share!

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Literally. Playing. This. On. Repeat.

What song are you loving right now? What do you think of this one?

Spring means it’s time for denim jackets! Last year I couldn’t stop wearing my beautiful Joie embroidered jacket (I mean I’m still going to wear it like crazy this year!) and this year I’m obsessing over this gorgeous piece from Rolla’s; a super cool Aussie brand available on Revolve!

This one is under £100 and totally amazing for spring!

How cute is this? You could literally pair it with anything!

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I take haircare very seriously and I’m obsessive about my hair! The latest addition to my arsenal is the Gisou hair mask! I’m a huge fan of the Gisou range and I’m so excited to try this out! I’ll have more details for you guys about it soon but till then…

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What do you think of this first round of Friday Favourites? Which is your favourite?

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How To Style Your Blazer In A Completely New Way

Take Your Blazer Into Spring…

There are certain things every girl should have in her wardrobe and a blazer is one of them. An easy way to make any outfit instantly chic, the blazer is the classic must have to perfect any casual spring outfit idea. When I say blazer, most of you usually think of them as a formal piece, however, I always like to style my blazer casually and today I’m showing you how to style a black blazer in a casual way for spring! This is one of the easiest fashion tips I’ve picked up recently and I just couldn’t wait to share it with you all so that you can create the perfect spring outfit! (Promise spring is almost here guys!)

This styling trick is simple. Instead of letting your blazer hang loose, tuck it into your bottoms as though it was a top! Leave the buttons open so that you can see your t-shirt underneath and voila! You have a totally new way to style your favourite blazer for a casual spring day! This is also a very neat layering trick that is sure to give you lots of outfit ideas! Personally, I went for this plain black blazer and paired it with one of my favourite statement tee’s from Shop Two Songs (I’m such an Aimee song fan!). I liked that there was a statement piece to pull the outfit together. With that in mind, I paired the look with cute yet classic beige bottoms from Maje! I’ve actually worn these a few times before here. It just goes to show that a good piece can be styled in so many different ways!

The blazer I’m wearing here is from River Island – I love their selection because it fits me really well as a petite girl. For other affordable spots to pick up a well fitting blazer, I would recommend Topshop & H&M. Boohoo and Missguided also have a cute selection!

Will you be trying this blazer trick anytime soon?

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Blazer: River Island

T-Shirt: Shop Two Songs (Love this one from & Other Stories too!)

Skirt: Maje

Shoes: Chanel (similar via ASOS here)

Bag: Louis Vuitton

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Monday Update #46

Happy

I know that the first official day of Spring is supposed to be the 21’st of March but it seems like London is really holding on to winter until the very last second. I can’t believe it snowed this weekend right? Anyways, I’m here to make your Monday a little brighter! I have so many exciting things coming your way including a special discount code for a piece you’re all going to love, and a super cool giveaway too! So keep your eyes peeled on my Instagram for this!

This Past Week

In case you missed it I shared some really fun stories last week!

I shared the secret to my personal style last week and how you can find yours! Did you catch that? Read it here!

I also shared a story on how to wear your favourite heels all day and survive them! Read my 5 tricks here!

Last but not least, a special post for you petite girls! How to style those oversized pieces and still look tall! Read it here!

If you want to be a part of the chicest group around, join the TSS crew today for exclusive access to the best kept secrets in all things style and more…Just click here.

As the sun starts to shine, I’m really starting to feel the yellow ☀️ What colours are you loving right now? • • • #fashion #ootd #uniqlo #topshopstyle #oliverpeoples #asos #asseenomme #springstyle #yellow #prettylittleiiinspo #aboutalook #shopstyle #myshopstyle #personalstyle #currentlywearing #fblogger #whatiwore #streetstyleluxe #realoutfitgram #lotd #fashiondiaries #outfitgoals

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I refuse for there to be anymore snow, I’ve already got my favourite backless knit out! 💫 Happy Friday 💕 • • • #fashion #ootd #dior #dionlee #maje #pink #red #love #beautiful #ivychelseagarden #personalstyle #currentlywearing #fblogger #whatiwore #streetstyleluxe #realoutfitgram #lotd #fashiondiaries #outfitgoals

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Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Favourite New In Pieces

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

25 Things You Can Do If You Need It to Be Spring Right This Second via My Domaine

Victoria Beckham is Launching a Skincare Line via Harpers Bazaar

Dear Daniela: What’s The Difference Between BB Cream, Foundation & Tinted Moisturiser? via Refinery 29

What do you have planned this week?

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Friday Favourites #7

Thank God It’s

Is it just me or was this week super long? Who’s ready for the weekend, raise your hands! I’m just imaging everyone staring at their screen right now mentally putting their hands up like the emoji! Hah! Enough of my weirdness, this week I’m sharing with you my favourite nail polish (which you all helped me pick out on Instagram!) the prettiest heels, a book that’s been saving me with beauty tips and the prettiest primer for that spring glow!

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I recently bought this Charlotte Tilbury primer for my mom and her face has been glowing so beautifully with it!

On some days you don’t even need to wear makeup over it! It’s got a gorgeous shine!

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How adorable are these heels? They look exactly like my Valentino heels from my post yesterday! You can see that here!

These are such a steal, I would grab them while you still can!

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This came on during a class at Psycle and it was so amazing to spin to this song. I can’t stop listening to it now !

You guys helped me pick out this colour for the start of spring ands I am loving it so much! It’s a gorgeous colour that was sent to me from Essie.

I’ve always been a huge fan of Essie and their amazing range of colours – this is a must have!

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I’ve had this book for a little while and I have to say it’s full of super cute tips! Lots of fun to read and also it’ looks so beautiful on your book shelf or on your coffee table!

Did someone say flatlay essential? Yes please!

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What do you think of this first round of Friday Favourites? Which is your favourite?

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How To Wear Oversized Pieces When You’re Petite

A Few Tips For Petite Girls…

A lot of you have reached out to me, expressing how much you wish you could recreate a look, like my spring outfit ideas, but you feel you are too petite for it. What shocks you, even more, is when you learn that I’m actually incredibly petite myself! My love for fashion and sharing through my blog has given me the confidence to be fearless with my style and never let my height hold me back, but of course, that wasn’t always the case! Through the years I’ve learned some tips and tricks for creating the perfect petite outfits. So if you’re a petite girl like me and you wish you could rock that oversized coat in an outfit, guess what? You can! Today I’m sharing my latest spring outfit inspiration, along with some special tips for how you can create some stylish petite outfits for spring without being afraid of your oversized pieces!

1. Add definition
I love this oversized duster coat however when I wear it on it’s own I tend to get lost. The best way to make sure you don’t look smaller in your outfits is to add definition. I’ve done that here with a waist belt, which helps highlight my silhouette! PS: Do you recognise this duster from my London Fashion Week Diary?

2. Add some height
Since petite girls aren’t the tallest, a lot of those amazing robes, kimonos and dusters can be a bit too long for us! That’s why I find that the best way to pull them off is to add a bit of height. I’m wearing one of my favourite heels from Valentino! I loved how the different shades of greens worked so well together!

3. Show some skin
Since I paired this long sleeve duster with trousers, I decided to wear it slightly off the shoulder so that you could get a glimpse of my shoulders. By showing some skin when you are petite, it stops your outfit from becoming too overpowering for your figure! It’s a great way to look taller and more defined!

What are your tips for petite girls? Are you petite like me?

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Duster Coat: Jovonna London (similar Petite version here)

Turtleneck: Reiss (similar via Free People here)

Trousers: Topshop

Shoes: Valentino (similar via ASOS here)

Belt: ASOS

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5 Tricks To Wearing Your Heels All Day & Surviving Them

How To Walk In High Heels, Without The Pain…

For those of you who didn’t know, I’m actually very petite. I’m just about 5’1 (It’s actually 5ft and 3/4 inches but trust me, those 3/4 really count!) which means that a lot of my outfits involve me wearing heels! Don’t get me wrong, I love shoes. One of my favourite books as a kid was called How to Walk In High Heels, and my love for shoes is one of my weaknesses for sure. I love sharing my favourite pieces in my collection with you all (You can read all about how to build an amazing shoe collection here!). However, it can be very difficult to make high heels more comfortable especially when you are running around in them all day. Through the years, I have created my own high heel survival guide, full of tips on how to make high heels more comfortable, how to make high heels hurt less and tips for wearing heels all day and still feeling great! Today, I’m going to share some of these with you!

These boots are so fabulous but they needed to be stretched slightly before I wore them. Now whenever I wear them I can last all day and night!

Break In Your Heels The Right Way

I know just as much as the next girl how exciting a new pair of heels or shoes can be. You want to wear them right away right? Before you take them out on the town though, you need to break in your heels the right way and stretch them out a little bit. The best way to do this is to put on a pair of very thick socks (maybe a two/three pairs to really get that thickness!) and then warm them up with a hairdryer. Stick your super warm feet into your new shoes and walk around your home in them for about 15 minutes. The heat will help the shoes stretch out and become less stiff. Repeat as necessary! This makes all the difference in making your heels more comfortable!

Look For Heels With Support

Heels with a strap around the ankle, a thick strap that goes over the front of your foot or with chunky block heels will all provide great support for your feet all day long. These sorts of styles are the best, especially when you know you’re going to be on your feet for a majority of the day! The support helps you walk with less pain in your feet all day long. Think flatforms, platforms, booted heels…

The block heel on these boots makes them so easy to walk around in all day!

I love this style of heel but sometimes I get blisters at the front near my toes so my combed stick saves me!

Reduce Friction With Baby Powder

One of the worst parts is the blisters that come after an entire day in high heels. I myself am incredibly prone to blisters, which make it so difficult to stay standing in even my comfiest heels! The best way to reduce friction in key parts of your feet (heels of your foot, toes etc.) is to sprinkle baby powder on your feet before you slip them into your shoes, especially on the parts that are covered by the heel! Another lifesaver is the Compeed blister stick! Just roll it on to all the parts of your foot that are blister prone or that might have friction with your shoes and it prevents blisters. Plus it’s transparent and fits in your purse!

Whatever You Do, Don’t Take Them Off

You’re out, your heels are killing you and you think you can take them off for just a second. Trust me, don’t do it. Although it feels amazing to take them off, putting them back on is even worse than before! It makes your feet feel so much worse! Also going from the height, straight to flat ground and back to height again is actually very bad for your feet! Try to stretch your feet once you take them out of your heels for the day!

These are some of my favourite heels! The platform in the front gives me added support which I love!

Another pair of shoes that I am so happy I bought! Not only do they support me in the front but they also provide ankle support!

After Care Is Important

The best way to keep your feet happy is to take care of them even after you’re done with your heels for the day! Soaking your feet in a tub of hot water and Epsom salts is a great way to reduce any swelling, take away pain and help your feet recover from the heels. Regular pedicures also help to keep your feet healthy and reduce any friction or pain that heels can cause!

I hope these tips help you walk in your high heels! Have you tried any of them? Will you be trying any of these tips?

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Monday Update #45

Happy

Spring has officially arrived in London (which means some sunshine and some rain!) and I couldn’t be more excited to abandon my winter jacket! I’ve been sharing a lot of spring outfit inspiration with you guys on the blog already and I’ve linked to some of my most recent looks below. Don’t worry, there are so many more exciting things coming this week and I’m sharing a lot of fun Instagram content too! This past weekend I was away in Amsterdam, which was a much needed break! It was so nice to get away and have a little change of scene. I even got to visit this beautiful installation at one of my favourite museums there, I’ve linked to the image below! What did you do over the weekend?

This Past Week

In case you missed it I shared some really fun stories last week!

If there’s anything that’s trending it’s this amazing pattern so be sure you get ahead of it this spring with this spring outfit idea here.

Is your makeup giving you acne? I’m sharing why this could happen and how to fix it here!

Vinyl pants may seem intimidating but after you see this outfit I think you might want a pair! Check it out here!

If you want to be a part of the chicest group around, join the TSS crew today for exclusive access to the best kept secrets in all things style and more…Just click here.

Mirror mirror on the walls (& floors,ceilings, doors, etc.) 👸🏽 • • • #fashion #ootd #travel #travelblogger #traveldiary #netherlands #sandro #zara #mirrors #thesilksneaker #love #beautiful #personalstyle #currentlywearing #fblogger #whatiwore #streetstyleluxe #realoutfitgram #lotd #fashiondiaries #outfitgoals #voorlinden #museumvoorlinden #ChloeGirls #prettylittleiiinspo #aboutalook #cntraveler

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Spring, I think you’ve arrived and I’m loving that blue sky here in The Hague 🇳🇱💕 • • • #fashion #ootd #mysundaysomewhere #gucci #sandro #luxury #luxuryblogger #aboutalook #prettylittleiiinspo #travel #traveldiary #travelblogger #blue #springstyle #springfashion #personalstyle #currentlywearing #fblogger #whatiwore #streetstyleluxe #realoutfitgram #lotd #fashiondiaries #outfitgoals #ootdwatch

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Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Favourite New In Pieces

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

The Night Time Routine That Changed My Life via Career Girl Daily

The Elle Beauty Team Reveals Their Favourite Concealers via Elle Australia

The Best Affordable Artwork for Your Home via Coco’s Tea Party

What do you have planned this week?

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Friday Favourites #6

Thank God It’s

Happy Friday lovelies! If you’ve been keeping up with my Instagram you’ll see I have something fun happening today! Make sure you head over there to check it out by clicking here. Yesterday was also International Woman’s Day which was so amazing. To celebrate, I wanted to share one of the coolest statement tee’s I’ve seen below. There is also a great selection on Net-A-Porter because everyday should be women’s day right?

Anyways, scroll down for my favourite quote, song, t-shirt and spring dress this week!

Don’t ever give up, because you can do it!

This image was taken from my Pinterest board, which you can follow here!

Is this quote inspiring you? What words do you live by?

I was wearing these trousers in my outfit post yesterday! You can see my tips on how to style vinyl trousers here!

Hopefully that will inspire you to get your hands on these before they sell out! I love them so much!

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This is making me dance around my office!

What song are you loving right now? What do you think of this one?

Like I said, everyday should be Women’s Day! I love this cropped tee, it’s the perfect way to make a statement!

What do you think about statement tees like these?

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It’s never too early to plan out your spring outfits and this is the perfect spring dress for any occasion!

I’m loving polka dots right now as well which is pretty obvious through this outfit!

What do you think about polka dots right now? Are you loving them?

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How To Wear Vinyl Trousers This Spring

I’m Feeling The Vinyl This Spring…

There is no denying that vinyl is a trend that is here and here to stay. Although I’ve been able to create and style so many spring outfit ideas with vinyl skirts, I had always been hesitant about vinyl pants; until now. I finally took the plunge and bought my first pair of vinyl trousers from ASOS a few weeks ago. I was so excited because I realised that they actually make for the perfect spring outfit! I love that you can create a casual outfit that still makes an amazing fashion statement! I suddenly had a surge of style inspiration when I tried them on because they can be matched with so many pieces (spring outfits galore!) but for this look, I paired them with one of my favourite statement sweaters.

I love that the fit of this sweater is sort of sporty, yet fashionable! It’s also so comfortable that I’m wearing it on repeat! I can’t resist a good statement hoodie and I fell in love with this one the minute I saw it. I’m all about mixing high street and high end, but also balancing out my super edgy outfit with a touch of femininity. That’s why I knew my Dior slingbacks were the perfect heels for the look! Paired with my Topshop baker boy hat, I was ready to go!

I know that one of the things I always wondered about vinyl pants was whether they squeaked a lot when you moved around, but luckily these were silent enough for me! I’ve linked to a few more pairs that I’ve found online below that I hope will give you some outfit inspiration for the coming months! Plus, if it were to rain, all I have to do is wipe these clean! Now that is weather appropriate, hah!

Will you be trying the vinyl trend?

Photos by Anatasija Je

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Sweater: Isabel Marant Étoile

Pants: ASOS (I’m wearing the Petite version which can be found here)

Shoes: Dior

Hat: Topshop