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What To Wear To The Office On A Rushed Autumn Morning

OFFICE CHIC

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We’ve all had those mornings when we haven’t decided what to wear to work, we’re running late and we suddenly stare at our closet full of clothes and think, “I have nothing to wear” (note the Sex and the City reference? I’m almost done with all the seasons!) With autumn very much here and winter hinting that it’s closer than we think (it’s something like 70 odd days to Christmas?) trying to figure out office outfit ideas only gets more and more challenging. Recently, a lot of my girlfriends have been mentioning how much harder it is to decide on a cute workwear outfit when it’s cold outside. That’s why today I’m going to be sharing a quick and chic outfit formula that you can always fall back on, no matter the morning.

When I’m in doubt, I always reach for a combination that is tried and tested; high waisted trousers and a chic sweater. This combination might sound simple but it’s an outfit that just keeps giving. What I love the most about this formula is that you can repeat it almost every day and it will still look different. On one day you can go for a totally tonal look like I have here with beige and white (or any two colours, depending on the colour of your trousers). On another day, you could mix your high waisted trousers with a fitted turtleneck, and on another day you could throw in a burst of colour with a patterned sweater or oversized knit. Do you catch my drift?

It always helps to have an outfit to fall back on, almost like a uniform that you know you will always look chic in but don’t forget about your accessories! Although for work you may want to swap out this bag for a more subtle one and ditch the beret, you can still add in some dainty necklaces and some gold earrings. Don’t be afraid to add a touch of personality and shine to your look. I guarantee you’ll be the most stylish woman in the office!

Is this an outfit formula you could fall back on for work? Where do you look for work outfit ideas?

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Colour Block Sweater

Similar colour block sweater (more affordable!)

High waisted Trousers (similar)

Another version of the trousers (under £40)

Beret (similar)

Black Ankle Boots (similar)

Gucci Dionysus Bag

It always helps to have a uniform you can fall back on for those rushed mornings.

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Colour Block Sweater

Similar colour block sweater (more affordable!)

High waisted Trousers (similar)

Another version of the trousers (under £40)

Beret (similar)

Black Ankle Boots (similar)

Gucci Dionysus Bag

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The #1 Way To Style Your Plaid Pants This Autumn/Winter

PLAID ON PLAID

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Photos by Alise Jane

It’s no secret that plaid is the official print for autumn and winter and is also a major autumn winter 2018 trend. Whether you opt for big checks (think vintage Burberry that’s making a comeback), tartan or the traditional plaid you know and love, you know it’s a print that will never fail you. You all know that skirts are my favourite pieces to style, but I’m also a big fan of a great pair of trousers, specifically a good pair of plaid trousers. Today, I wanted to share a great styling tip with you for wearing your favourite plaid pants.

When styling plaid, don’t be afraid to add in different versions of the print into one outfit. I always find that my plaid outfit looks more inspired when I add in another piece in the pattern. Don’t be discouraged if the two pieces are not an exact match, the mismatch effect is actually quite cool and makes this cute autumn outfit look effortless. I styled my Topshop plaid trousers with my & Other Stories check blazer.

If you live in a warmer country, you can wear the look with a blouse like the one I have on here from Kitri. I love the beautiful puffy sleeves and the ruching detail down the centre. If you’re already gearing up for the winter though, why not try it with the sweater version of my top from Chriselle Lim’s latest collection. You can also reach for your trust white turtleneck for this look and jazz it up with some chunky gold necklaces or dainty layered ones.

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Check Blazer

White Puffy Sleeves Blouse

Sweater version of blouse

Plaid Trousers (similar)

Black Chloe Boots

Black Beret (similar)

Dior Handbag

Mismatched plaid pieces can make an outfit look effortless and chic.

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Check Blazer

White Puffy Sleeves Blouse

Sweater version of blouse

Plaid Trousers (similar)

Black Boots

Black Beret (similar)

Dior Handbag

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3 Styling Tips I Learned From Fashion Week That Can Transform Your Outfit

LITTLE DETAILS

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As fashion week, or rather fashion month, comes to a close, there is no denying that one of autumn winters biggest trends was all over the street style scene; animal prints. With leopard print having made a huge comeback for the season, I scoured the street style scene for the small styling tips and tricks to make any outfit that much more chic. Over the last month I’ve noticed three little details that can make styling your leopard print top, or any animal print top for that matter, that much more elegant. What I especially love about these tips is that they also make your outfit look much more expensive!

Tip #1: Hair Accessories are Welcome
Having a bad hair day? Spice up your low bun with a hairband! It’s a beautiful way to add that extra special touch to your autumn outfit. Sometimes with leopard print, we risk the outfit looking like everyone else, but a small touch like this can really set your look apart.

Tip #2: Match Your Nails To Your Look
I once read that a fashion insider always looked at a person’s nails when she was meeting them for the first time. Needless to say, a good manicure can lead to a good impression but in this case, a matched manicure can lead to an even better one. Backstage at fashion week, nude nails were all the rage! It’s a great way to make your outfit seem more put together without having tried too hard, Of course, you can’t always match your manicure to your outfit, but opt for a wonderful neutral beige like this Essie shade I’m wearing and you’ll see that your nails always match.

Tip #3: Your Lipstick Is Your Final Accessory
Bold bright fall makeup is a trend that I am welcoming with open arms, especially when it includes a bright lipstick! I added a pop of red to my outfit with my Chanel bag, but the real finishing touch that the street style stars all know is that your lipstick has got to match too! It’s such a thoughtful detail that instantly makes your outfit look much more luxe. I matched my lipstick with this Tom Ford shade which is an autumn must have for sure!

So three tips that are actually incredibly easy to work into any of your outfits without much investment! That’s the best, isn’t it? What do you think of these tips? Comment below with your thoughts!

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Leopard Print Top (similar in more sizes here)

Black High Waisted Skirt (similar in more sizes here)

Chanel Shoes

Hairband (similar)

Essie Nail Polish Pass-Port to Sail

Tom Ford Lipstick: Contempt

Chanel Bag

Your leopard print outfit won’t look like everyone else’s with these tips.

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Leopard Print Top (similar in more sizes here)

Black High Waisted Skirt (similar in more sizes here)

Chanel Shoes

Hairband (similar)

Essie Nail Polish Pass-Port to Sail

Tom Ford Lipstick: Contempt

Chanel Bag

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The Trending Autumn Winter 2018 Colour You’re Going To Wear On Repeat

YELLOW FOR AUTUMN

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The start of a new season has seen a rise of autumn winter trends for 2018; we’ve seen snake print and leopard print make a roaring come back, and nothing gets between us and our plaid blazers. What really gives me a dose of inspiration for cute autumn outfit ideas are the trending colours and the autumn-winter colour trends for 2018 are no exception. At the top of the list is a colour that I’ve surprisingly come to love; mustard yellow. With Paris Fashion Week coming to a close, not only have I seen this colour dominate the street style, but it’s very much here to stay from now all the way to next summer!

Like so many others, I was unsure of this shade It didn’t seem like the most obvious choice when reaching for a sweater, but over the past few months I’ve started to see glimpses of mustard pop up in my wardrobe more and more (and I don’t mean through me messily spilling it all over my clothes while devouring a plate of fries). Here are my top three tips for styling mustard this season to create a cute autumn outfit and countless more cute sweater outfit ideas for the season.

Firstly, pair your mustard yellow piece with neutrals like white, black, beige and khaki. These are the colours that work best with it and you’ll find that mustard will quickly become your favourite way to make any autumn outfit formula more interesting. I styled my sweater with this adorable white storets skirt and black accessories.

Secondly, Add touches of gold to really bring out your outfit. Gold and yellow compliment each other and this is a great way to bring your favourite chain belt into the new season.

Thirdly, mustard goes beautifully well with autumn winter’s favourite prints. This includes snake prints and plaid. That’s why I opted for a mustard sweater as my new must-have piece for autumn.

For my amazing readers who live in countries that are warm all year round, this is a great way to make your wardrobe more seasonal, by working this colour into your outfits through accessories or basics like t-shirts or even an adorable skirt.

Is this a colour you would wear? Let me know in the comments below!

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Theory Mustard Yellow Cashmere Sweater

Storets White Skirt

Topshop Baker Boy Hat (similar)

Isabel Marant Cowboy Boots

Vintage Necklace from Susan Caplan

Loewe Snake Print Bag

Monica Vinader Earrings

Pair your mustard yellow piece with neutrals like white, black, beige and khaki.

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Theory Mustard Yellow Cashmere Sweater

Storets White Skirt

Topshop Baker Boy Hat (similar)

Isabel Marant Cowboy Boots

Vintage Necklace from Susan Caplan

Loewe Snake Print Bag

Monica Vinader Earrings

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Here’s What Happened When I Tried The Socks and Heels Trend…

SOCKS AND HEELS

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Photos by Michaela Efford

There are some trends that you know you love, and some trends that you know you hate. Then there are there are the trends that you think you hate, but you could potentially get on board with. Socks and Heels was one of those autumn winter 2018 trends for me. At first, I couldn’t handle the concept at all, it was too reminiscent of socks and sandals for me. As time went on, I had more and more of you asking me what I thought of the trend, and some of you even wanted to know how I would style it. That’s when I realised, I had to give socks and heels a try. Here’s what happened.

I didn’t totally hate it. Trust me, I was incredibly surprised by this. I realised, like with any trends, there are a few ways to make it work for you and to really elevate it to a new level of chic. So if you’re looking to try the socks and heels trend, or you’ve already discovered you love it and want to up your game, here are three tips for really making this fad, something to rave about:

1. Choose the right pair of socks
Don’t go for your white socks and definitely put the Christmas-esque ones away. If you really want to get a chic high fashion look, go for sheer socks. Think your favourite glittery kind, or sheer with a fun pattern. I opted for my glitter socks, perfect for the autumn winter parties! You could even make this work with fishnet socks. Free People have a fabulous selection of sheer socks that I am currently crushing on and this is something I saw done at New York Fashion week as well!

2. Choose the right pair of heels.
This is so crucial for making this work! As you can see I went for a pair of strappy, open toe shoes. I would avoid wearing closed or pointed toed shoes with a trend like this. Instead, go for open toe and strappy!

3. Keep the rest of your look classic.
If you’re going to really rock a trend like socks and heels, make sure that the rest of your outfit is classic. I went for a chic little black dress, an elegant choice when going for a trend like this one.

So would you give this trend a try? Comment below and let me know!

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Madison on Peddar Black Dress

Prada Heels

& Other Stories Glitter Socks

If you really want to get a chic high fashion look, go for sheer socks.

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Madison on Peddar Black Dress

Prada Heels

& Other Stories Glitter Socks

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How You Can Wear One Of The Most Trending Pieces for Fall Winter 2018

LEATHER LOOK

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Photos by Alise Jane

When you think of leather shorts, there are a few questions that come to mind. Firstly, how do you wear leather shorts in the autumn and secondly, how do you wear leather shorts casually? If there is anything to take from the autumn winter 2018 trends, it’s that leather dominating the season. Think leather jackets, vinyl skirts and best of all, leather shorts. We saw them come down the runway everywhere, my favourite being the way Saint Laurent styled them for an 80’s boho feel. Today, I’m showing you how to translate this runway trend for your next casual autumn outfit.

The key is to style your leather shorts down. I paired my high waisted Mango leather shorts with an oversized silk blouse. I love how that combination was so reminiscent of the Saint Laurent looks that I love from the runway. A quick note about this silk shirt; its machine washable. Yes, you read that correctly! It’s beautiful quality and you can stick it in the washing machine and wear it as much as you’d like! I got it at Marks & Spencer and like all good purchases, my mom discovered it. Thanks mom!

To really achieve a casual autumn outfit, I finished my outfit with my Saint Laurent bomber jacket. A bomber jacket is a great touch to any look if you’re looking to dress a piece of clothing down for the daytime. It has a fun, sporty feel to it, while still being classic.

If you wanted to dress your leather shorts up for the night, I would pair with an oversized blouse and stilettos with a gorgeous statement red lip to go with.

If you live in India or any other hot country and are looking to style your leather shorts, go for a faux pair like these, and style with a plain white or black t-shirt! Accessorise with layered necklaces and a pair of kitten heels for a classic look.

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Mango High Waisted Leather Shorts

Marks & Spencer Silk Shirt

Saint Laurent Bomber Jacket

Prada Kitten Heels

A bomber jacket is a great touch to any look if you’re looking to dress a piece of clothing down for the daytime.

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Mango High Waisted Leather Shorts

Marks & Spencer Silk Shirt

Saint Laurent Bomber Jacket

Prada Kitten Heels

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So You Bought The Designer T Shirt, But How Do You Wear It In Autumn?

T SHIRT LOVER

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So it’s no surprise that the slogan t shirt is taking over the street style scene right now. I still remember when the Gucci T shirt was the it piece to have in your wardrobe, but if you remember from this post, I actually think that another designer t shirt is a far smarter long-term investment than the Gucci one; this Saint Laurent t-shirt. So you’ve picked it up, you’ve worn it all summer long and you’re just not ready to put it away for autumn. Sound familiar? That’s definitely how I feel about all my favourite slogan t shirts! That’s why today I’m showing you how to wear your favourite slogan tee for a few months longer!

I paired my Saint Laurent tee with a heritage houndstooth print skirt. Prints like check and houndstooth always dominate the season and it was no different for the autumn/winter 2018 collections (See all the trends worth knowing for the season here!) Adding that autumn touch already makes your t-shirt more season appropriate. I also stuck to a very seasonal colour palette, opting for warmer shades of brown and red.

The real secret to wearing that slogan tee in the autumn is layering. I layered this beautiful maroon leather jacket over my pink t shirt since pink and red is one of my favourite colour combinations! The final touches came with my beautiful gold Jimmy Choo shoes which I’ve had in my closet for a few years now and one of my favourite Louis Vuitton handbags, the Pochette Metis. I love how the monogram doesn’t clash with any of the autumn/winter prints I love!

How are you styling your slogan tee? Share with me in the comments below!

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Saint Laurent Slogan T Shirt

& Other Stories Houndstooth Mini Skirt (similar)

Deme By Gabriella Leather Jacket

Jimmy Choo Heels

Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Handbag

Prints like check and houndstooth always dominate the season and it was no different for the autumn/winter 2018 collections

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Saint Laurent Slogan T Shirt

& Other Stories Houndstooth Mini Skirt (similar)

Deme By Gabriella Leather Jacket

Jimmy Choo Heels

Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Handbag

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How To Transition Your Wardrome From Summer To Autumn: The Jumpsuit

CLASSIC JUMPSUITS

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Photos by Michaela Efford

For the third part in my summer to autumn series (for part one click here and for part two click here) I’m showing you how to style another popular piece that is also trending for autumn winter 2018 with the street style crowd; the jumpsuit. Jumpsuits are, in my opinion, one of those pieces that every capsule wardrobe needs. They are classic and effortlessly chic and great pieces to layer with.

If you know how to layer with a jumpsuit, you’ll know that you can wear your layer over or under, making styling the jumpsuit really interesting. I wanted to achieve that typical yet classic Parisian girl style. I layered a white ribbed turtleneck underneath my sleeveless black jumpsuit for an ultra-luxe look. The contrast of black and white, a classic combination, really made the outfit feel more classic and sophisticated.

For my accessories, I added in my leather baker boy hat. The baker boy hat started trending last year and is still on trend for autumn winter 2018. Leather is also a huge fashion trend for this season. I added in my chain belt for that extra touch and my favourite Chloe boots from last season. Although these boots are almost a year old, they are always in style because of their classic design. That’s why investing in good quality and beautifully designed luxury pieces are worth it.

Would you try this look? Have you enjoyed this series? Let me know in the comments below!

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Black Sleeveless Jumpsuit (similar)

White Ribbed Turtleneck (similar)

Leather Baker Boy Hat (similar)

Chain Belt (similar)

Chloe Boots