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Backless Sweaters: How To Wear Them Now

The backless sweater is having a moment. I’m not sure whether it’s because we are all craving sunshine and spring time, or if it’s just because we like the appeal of showing off this part of our body, but ladies the backless sweater is feminine, and it’s here for you to style and wear now.

Femininity for when it’s not quite spring just yet…

Yes, you will notice that I have marks on my back. Chicken pox left lots of scars on my back and over the years they’ve faded a bit but they are still there. Am I conscious about it? Hell yes you bet I am but at the same time I don’t shy away from wearing things that are backless just because of the scars. Backless sweater, dresses, tops, anything, make me feel really good about myself and incredibly feminine so I won’t let some scars stop me! Embrace your body ladies, there’s nothing wrong with it! I think thats the firs step to being able to wear a backless sweater – confidence! Just wear it with some fierceness and it already will look amazing. I think that tip works for pretty much anything. Confidence is the best accessory you own.

I think backless sweaters open up so many options for you. Whoever says you cannot wear it right now is wrong. Yes I know it’s freezing, and no I do not recommend ditching your coat to show off you back, but if you’ve got a lovely date night planned sometime soon, it’s the perfect thing to wear indoors! (Valentines dayyyy) Although this is an old sweater of mine, I’ve linked some of my current favourites below, in all price ranges!

What I also really enjoy doing with backless items, is drawing a bit more attention to the area with some delicate jewellery. It’s super elegant and it’s also a very fashion forward way of accessorising. All you have to do is take your favourite delicate necklace and turn it the other way round! Simple!

Style Tip: Turn your necklace the other way around and show it on your back!

Let’s not forget about my Furla bag! You saw me sport it recently on my Instagram when I went to the new Furla store opening on Brompton road! It was such a lovely event (There’s more about it on my newsletter! – Click Subscribe on the top of the page!) I was so excited that I got to wear to style this bag. The pattern is really unique and the colours are gorgeous but at the same time, it’s a great bag to play around!

I find that it really brought life to my outfit here – business in the front party at the back! I paired it with an orange and pink combo which contrasted the blue pattern on the bag perfectly when I wore it to the Furla event! It’s the perfect size as well so it fits every single thing I might need whether it be for meetings, date night or shopping! This post is not sponsored by Furla, I just really love this bag…

Get My Look!

Sweater: Dion Lee

Jeans: Topshop

Bag: Furla

Shoes: Lanvin

Necklace: Freedom by Topshop

Here are some links to some other backless sweaters I am loving right now:

Topshop Open Back Sweater

2. French Connection Sweater

3. Noisy May Open Back Sweater

4.MO& Co Sweater

5. Noisy May Knit

6. ASOS Open Back Mesh Jumper

7. KITX Backless Sweater

Get the Look: Shiny

Boots: Office

Sweater: Hush

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Skirt: River Island

Hair Spray: Gisou

Perfume: Diptyque

Nail Polish: OPI

Fur Wristlets: Troy London

Sunglasses: Illesteva

Necklace: Anarchy Street

Woman in Plaid

When a favourite classic gets an elevated upgrade.

As a girl plaid skirts were my obsession. They progressed with me through all my different phases – from my Avril Lavigne ‘punk’ rock stage to my Lindsay Lohan ‘I wear Pink on Wednesday’ stage. It seems old habits die hard because it’s back in my closet but with a womanly update.

This skirt very clearly proves my point that plaid skirts aren’t just for little girls, they are very much for the modern woman. The colour combination is slightly more sophisticated than the classic black and red, making it an easy piece to match. The fact that it’s wool is one of my favourite parts, because it’s perfect for an autumn outfit!

I wore this outfit on a day out with my mother. It was perfect for hitting the stores and just having a lovely day out. Paired with my thigh high boots I managed to stay quite warm. I was a bit late to the Stuart Weizmanan boots party but I totally understand why everyone is obsessed with them. They have to be one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes that I own! I highly recommend investing in a pair.

In other news, I hope you guys have been enjoying the new website! It’s been such a fun experience creating it but the fun doesn’t stop here. I have so many more features planned which are all in the pipeline! Can’t wait to keep sharing! If there is something specific you want to hear about though, shoot me a line and I would love to hear!

Top: Sandro (love this too)

Skirt: Sandro

Fur Gilet: Monisha Jaising

Boots: Stuart Weizman

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Mikita

Metallica

When in doubt, just add some shine to an already classic look.

Just because it’s autumn, it doesn’t mean you have to hide your legs, I mean what else are over the knee boots for? With some solid layering, whether it be layered tops or sweaters like mine, your favourite skirt is about to get a cold weather upgrade. With the last days of October upon us (who’s ready for halloween? I know I’m not… there is some serious DIY happening for my costume) I can’t help but be more and more inclined to the shiny and the sparkly. When I saw this metallic skirt I couldn’t resist. Metallic leather adds such an amazing touch to an everyday look, it’s such an easy way to step up your outfit. If worn right, metallic can also be such an easy way to upgrade a very classic look.

With the US Elections coming up, and winter making it’s way into our bones and souls (winter is coming, but GOT will not grace our screens till… June?!?!) November is going to be one hell of a month. It seems like everyday we get a new set of “facts” that seem to throw another curveball into the whole discussion, the grand finale is sure to leave us either incredibly relieved or incredibly worried. As the cold sets in here in London and we start preparing for the holiday season and the stress of end of the year work, I love being able to combat that through just feeling and looking good. This metallic skirt does that for me, it makes me feel confident yet classic, and is the perfect way to add some shine to any type of gloomy day. When you feel confident on the inside, you’re going to feel confident on the outside, and then nothing can stop you.

Sweater: Topshop

Sleeveless Top: Zara

Skirt: Zara

Boots: Dior (similar)

Bag: Gucci

Sunglasses: Mykita

Leather & Layers

It’s all about some creative layering

After my gorgeous trip to Zermatt I was excited to come back to London. Not only was I excited because I was feeling refreshed and inspired, but also because as much as I enjoyed my casual dressing in the mountain, I was excited for the ‘London look’ once again. I admit that autumn and winter are not my favourite seasons of the year but what makes me excited for them is the fact that I can start to pull out all my favourite chunky knits, my leather skirts, my thigh high boots and my favourite coats. It felt only right to layer as well and throw it all in together. Layering is a skill that once mastered can be so much fun to play with. What I love most about this outfit is the skirt. The colour is so unusual and the croc embossing effect on it makes it such a star piece for your wardrobe – easy to match and pair with other statement pieces while making it’s own subtle statement as well. It went perfectly with one of my favourite bags that was a beautiful birthday present to me.

Shirt: Topshop

Sweater: Wolford

Skirt: Whistles (similar)

Boots: Chanel

Bag: Dior

Sunglasses: Mykita

Zermatt Travel Diary

Sometimes you just need to switch off, take a train up to a mountain town and relax. This is exactly what my little trip to Zermatt was about! Spending time with the people I love while mentally rejuvenating so that I could get back in touch with my balance and come back to producing some amazing content.

We took the most scenic train ride up to the mountains. I had my very own ‘Girl On the Train’ Moment, the fashion version of course. I was wearing a Helmut Lang Sweater, Topshop tights, Louis Vuitton Boots and a Valentino Scarf.

We got to explore the town a bit. I loved that the cute windows on the buildings matched my outfit!

I opted for mountain cozy for this look with an ASOS Sweater, Zara pants and my Louis Vuitton boots.

We also discovered the coolest sunglasses store, Mykita! All the sunglasses were limited edition and after much deliberation over which pair exactly, I got one!