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What To Wear To Your Next Christmas Party: The Perfect Holiday Outfit

Tis The Season…

As our calendars start to fill with holiday parties, it’s time to get out our favourite dancing shoes and our prettiest dresses and skirts. I know that I sometimes struggle with party outfit ideas, especially when the occasions are so frequent! This year though, I found my favourite party outfit to date. The key to the perfect party outfit is always having that one piece that’s more interesting than the rest. In this case, though, I found three pieces that are statements in their own right but are a match made in fashion heaven when combined. I think it’s important to remember, especially for a good party outfit, that when combining many statement pieces, make sure you keep your colour palette as sober as possible. I opted in for a total classic, an all-black look.

Ba&sh is one of my favourite brands (I promise this is not sponsored, I’m just obsessed) and this year I snagged the most beautiful sweater ba&sh sweater. The low back with the crystal details makes it a perfect option for any holiday celebration. Since I was going for covered knitwear on top, I wanted to have some fun and go with something sheer on the bottom. I picked up this sheer panelled skirt while I was in India but I’ve found some similar options, like this one here and this super elegant one here (Both are super affordable too!) I love how balanced the look is, not showing too much or too little!

If there is any time for more is more, the holidays are it. Don’t shy away from accessories for your holiday party outfits! I pulled out my favourite Sophia Webster heels. I love the fun geometric pattern. They are so easy to wear because of the colours! I grabbed my favourite Dior bag and I was ready to go – holiday party ready! Would you wear this look? What are you wearing to your holiday parties?

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Sweater: Ba&sh

Skirt: Madison (similar via Misguided here and via ASOS here)

Shoes: Sophia Webster

Bag: Dior

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The Moment I Feel Most Empowered

There have been moments I’ve felt pushed down…

Feminism has almost become a buzzword in 2017. We see it on everything from tee shirts to mugs, but what does it really mean to be a feminist? Don’t get me wrong, I have tons of those tee shirts and mugs too, but I truly believe that one of the things that come with being a feminist is empowering others around you. There have been many moments in my life that I have been brought down by others. In school, I was bullied not only by the boys in my class but by the girls too. As I’ve grown up, I’ve had countless of women around me try to bring me down, whether this be professionally or in my private life. One of the biggest challenges that women face, I believe, is this constant sense of competition that we have with another that leads us to push each other down and bully one another.

The worst part of it all is that there is no winner when that happens. The bully doesn’t gain anything and neither does the person they are bullying. I’ve learned this through my life and I’ve seen it first hand. In recent years, however, I have learned how powerful it is to empower others and feel empowered as well. That is why I was beyond excited when Wolford released their brand new tights. “You are the architect of your own beautiful chaos” are the words printed down the back. These words were written by Instagram sensation and feminist Nikita Gill, whose new book has also just released. What excited me even more, was when Wolford asked me to share what made me feel empowered.

I gave this a lot of thought. For a long time, I couldn’t pinpoint a single moment or thing that truly made me feel empowered. I re-lived both the positive and the negative moments in my life when it suddenly struck me. There was no one thing that empowered me, but rather there were many people. The women in my life, my mother, my great-grandmother, my best friends, the gorgeous girls I have become friends with through blogging (that’s you Andrea), the photographer who shot these gorgeous photos of me Anastasija, these women, make me feel most empowered. Don’t get me wrong, I have many male figures in my life who do so as well but what empowers me so much about these women is that they all understand how important it is to really encourage one another. We are all each other’s cheerleaders, we are all each others support systems and when things get tough we are all each others guiding lights. There is nothing more refreshing than women who are not afraid to help each other and I find that to be the most empowering and hopeful thing.

So what makes you feel most empowered?

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Tights: Wolford

Knit: Topshop

Tee: Shop Two Songs

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The Number One Way To Wear A Slip Skirt in the Winter

Don’t put that slip skirt away…

After a while of browsing through photos of sweaters and jeans on Pinterest, we start to run out of some great winter outfit ideas. For me, I love to get creative with my combinations and I’m always thinking of new ways to provide you guys with some outfit inspiration while encouraging you to be adventurous with your wardrobe. If there’s anything that’s trending right now it’s that Topshop slip skirt that we all want to get our hands on. If you did manage to get it, or a similar one like this one you can create a beautiful winter outfit.

The number one way for you to rock your favorite summer slip skirt this winter is easier than you think. Grab your favorite chunky sweater and throw it on over the skirt. I paired this beautiful silk skirt that you may remember from my trip to Santorini, with this super chunky and frilly black sweater from Claudie Pierlot. I love the mix of textures that the two pieces create together! I think that an outfit is much chicer when you don’t get lost in it so to define my silhouette I added in a belt. I find that it really brings the outfit together.

The final touch would, of course, be a pair of thigh high boots. After all, you have to make sure you’re warm! My boots and sweater kept me super cozy and I was so happy I was able to wear this skirt! You can also try to recreate this look with your favorite summer dress by simply throwing a chunky sweater over it! If you remember I did that recently on my Instagram!

What do you think? Will you be trying this super cool outfit?

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Sweater: Claudie Pierlot

Belt:Gucci

Skirt: Deme By Gabriella

Boots: Chanel (Similar via Public Desire here)

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How I Make Old Pieces In My Wardrobe Look New Again

Let’s hit refresh…

With every new season, we constantly look at our closet full of clothes and think “I need something new” but recently I’ve been asking myself, do I really? I think that the key to making good choices while shopping is to make sure that what you buy will last you for more than a season. After all, that’s really how you start to develop a sense of personal style.

Recently, I’ve been inspired to take old pieces in my closet and wear them in new ways to make them feel fresh and new for a new season. Just because it’s been in your wardrobe for more than a season, doesn’t mean it isn’t stylish! It also really helps put all the pieces in your wardrobe to the test, of whether they are truly worth their buck! One of my favorite pieces is this pair of Topshop trousers I bought a couple of years ago. I love the colour because it’s so classic and the fit is amazing. I wore these pants to Paris Fashion Week and really wanted to style them again!

I paired these pants with a top that is almost four years old! I have so much black and white in my closet but this is one of those tops I just cannot say no to – there is something so classic and chic about it and it lasts me season after season! To really give the look a fresh feel I paired it with a waist bag from Helmer. I loved how the metallic details of the bag make this outfit feel so shiny and new! Completed with a pair of sock boots and a coat I have literally been wearing on repeat, all my old pieces suddenly felt so fresh. Could you have ever guessed that I’ve worn these pieces a thousand times before on the blog too?

How do you make your old pieces feel new? Where do you go for your style inspiration?

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Top: APC

Pants: Topshop (similar from Boohoo here)

Boots: Steve Madden

Bag: Helmer

Sunglasses: Dior

Coat: Ba&sh (similar)

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VLOG #4: How I Started…

Vlog #4 Is Live!

So this weeks video is a bit shorter than usual (do you guys shorter lengths?) but I’ve taken the time to answer some of your questions – I know some of you have sent in more questions since then so don’t worry I will get to them all! I’m also sharing this BEAUTIFUL event I went to and some of my favourite spots in London!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OwI4lEsHK4&feature=youtu.be

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The Coolest Way For You To Wear Velvet This Winter

It’s All About Velvet…

Velvet is synonymous with winter. This soft luxurious fabric always makes me think of snow and Christmas lights. There is no doubt that I just adore velvet (You probably saw that on my Instagram yesterday!). Most of you are probably thinking of velvet dresses and skirts, but the coolest way for you to wear velvet this winter is with a pair of velvet jeans! Why should velvet only be for your holiday parties? Bring it into your winter outfit for a great daytime look!

I found this particular pair of jeans on a recent shopping trip I went on and I not only fell in love with them because they were velvet but because of the beautiful colour! I find that burgundy is the perfect winter colour, don’t you? One of my favorite colour combinations is pink and red – a pink and red outfit is immediately super chic and is such a simple way of putting a look together! My new Cherie jumper was perfect for the occasion; its super snuggly and I love a sweater with words on it! Fun fact: I studied French in school for almost 9 years and I’m still terrible at it!

I was really feeling the gorgeous colours and I wanted to highlight that through the rest of this winter outfit with my accessories! With the right textures, my pink tinted Dior sunnies worked perfectly with this look! I grabbed a pink bag and my all time favorite boots and I was ready to go. I think an outfit like this really highlights that you don’t need to overthink your everyday look – a simple jeans and sweater combination can look as chic when you work with colours and textures!

If you’re finding that velvet is not your thing, I found a beautiful pair of affordable corduroy pants here and here that would create the same effect!

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Sweater: Maison Labiche (similar from Miss Selfridge here)

Pants: Paige (Similar from ASOS here and cord version from Urban outfitters here, River Island here)

Sunglasses: Dior

Boots: Dior (Similar from Office here)

Bag: Dior

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Why You Need A Pair of Leather Pants In Your Wardrobe

Here’s A Pair of Pants You Need…

About two years ago I bought a pair of faux leather leggings from Topshop. I did not anticipate how many compliments I was going to receive when I wear them, nor did I anticipate how many people would tell me that they were too afraid to try them! Leather (faux!) pants are not something to fear, rather something that you need to have for a stylish winter wardrobe! Here’s why:

Firstly, pants like these can really upgrade your usual sweater and pants combination because of the gorgeous texture! It makes your usual outfit so much more interesting and luxe!

Secondly, leather trousers come in so many different fits now that there really is something for everyone! Mine are super skinny because I love that I can style them with chunkier knits. They are also available in straight cuts or flares that have a bit more room!

Lastly, they are one of the most versatile pieces I own! As the weather continues to get colder (let’s get real, winter is here in London) leather pants are something I can wear day or night, meeting or drinks! Now that’s a pair of pants worth having!

I paired my leather leggings here with one of my favorite new sweaters from Rag & Bone. I love the gorgeous color block and the shades of blue! I just had to pair the sweater with my current favorite baker boy hat from ASOS! The fit of my leather leggings made them perfect to pair with my cute new OTK blue boots! I got these last week and haven’t been able to take them off since! Did you see me get them on my vlog? Watch it all here!

Do you have a pair of leather leggings or leather pants that you love? Are you going to get a pair?

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Sweater: Rag & Bone

Leggings: Topshop (Similar via ASOS here)

Boots: Stuart Weizman

Hat: ASOS

Bag: Dior

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Vlog #3: The Secret To My Flatlays

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGVp9CSFbDE&feature=youtu.be

The secret to my flatlays, revealed!

This was an exciting week for me. I got to meet instagram poet Nikita Gill who’s words are now on the tights in Wolfords latest collection. Her entire talk really inspired me and you’ll see why.

On top of that, I’m finally revealing how I create all the flatlays that you guys just love on my Instagram! Follow all my tips and you’ll have the best flatlays too!

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

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How To Wear Two Key Autumn Trends In One Outfit

Two trends, one Look and I didn’t even have to think twice…

If there is anything that is trending in fashion right now, it’s corduroy. The 70s fabric is back and it’s back in trousers, skirts, and jackets too! I must admit that the last time I wore corduroy was when I was a very young girl but I’ve found myself falling for it again when I saw all the amazing winter outfit inspiration I was getting with this texture! Speaking of trends, I know how easy it is to get caught up in what’s in and what’s out. Although I am a huge advocate for wearing whatever suits you, it’s really fun to indulge in a few trends now and then!

Incorporating trends into an outfit doesn’t mean you need to break the bank nor does it have to be intimidating. With this look, I’m actually showing you how to wear two winter trends in one outfit! Not only is corduroy a huge thing for this season, monochrome is taking over the runways and street style scene. I have always loved a good monochrome look (I even share my top tips for wearing it here) and one of my favorite ways to make it work is with great textures!

I snagged this beautiful corduroy skirt from Uniqlo a few weeks ago. I noticed they also made a sweater in a super similar shade of green and an outfit immediately clicked in my head! Two trends, one look and I didn’t even have to think twice! I paired the look with my favorite combat boots for some edge and one of my favorite bags from Dior. With the right accessories, a look that is from the high street can look so luxe, which is exactly what’s happened here!

What do you think of these trends? Would you wear them?