My favorite part about transitioning my wardrobe for the colder months is how creative you can be with your clothes! Many of us are quick to stow away summer pieces like our denim minis and white shorts, but they are actually the perfect transitional outfit pieces! I have never believed in rules in fashion – breaking the rules is a part of expressing yourself through style. That’s why I have always worn white, all year round! With white also being a key trend for Autumn/Winter 2017, you have every reason to keep your white shorts at the front of your closet!
The key to creating the perfect transitional outfit is pairing! With white denim shorts that are usually perfect for the summer, I would recommend something chunky and cozy to create the perfect contrast. That’s why I opted for one of my favorite chunky sweaters. You can wear any color with white, but neutrals like beige and cream work beautifully.
What really makes looks like these specials are the right accessories. To really elevate white shorts, I opted for my Seven Boot Lane boots. By adding a structured fedora like the one I have on, the entire look is more refined. You could also opt for a beret or baker boy! We all know how much I love those right now! A touch of color with my vermillion bag and I am ready for anything! This is actually an outfit that I have taken from a meeting to coffee, to drinks with friends! Who knew that your white summer shorts could be so versatile in the autumn? Would you wear this outfit?
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There is nothing more exciting than refreshing your wardrobe at the start of a new season. That feeling of a new start is undeniable! Chunky knits, thigh high boots, and adorable patterns are all coming our way this autumn. That being said, we have a new set of autumn trends to tackle! You know that I am a firm believer that trends should not drive your personal style, rather you should use them to enhance your sense of fashion (See how I translate F/W runway trends for everyday looks here!) What I love about autumn trends like these though, is that they are easy to work into everyday looks and they are also always in style!
My favorite go-to’s for autumn and winter are heritage prints like tartan, herringbone and checks, adorable hats like berets and baker boys, and red. Red is one of my favorite colors so I was ecstatic when I started to see the color pop up everywhere! The lovely thing about all three of these trends is that they go together perfectly! For this look, I combined a check blazer from Find by Amazon Fashion with my favorite red skirt. I love how well the colors go together! Plus, no autumn wardrobe is complete without a blazer like this! To finish off the look I added in my beret – the perfect finishing touch! What I really love is that although these pieces are “in trend” they work so well with my personal style that I’ve worn them over and over! Do you recognize the skirt from my LFW diary?
It’s such an easy outfit idea; a formula you can reach for no matter what! You can replace the beret with any cute winter hat in your wardrobe for the same effect! What do you think? Would you try three trends in one look?
Fashion month is fully upon us and I was so excited and honoured to be attending my second ever official London Fashion Week. With a few more shows on my schedule this year, I really felt like I was in the middle of it all. Not only was I feeling incredibly inspired to be surrounded by people who had paved their own way in the industry, I was secretly loving the hectic hustle and bustle of getting from one show to another. Although I had my first ever fashion week disaster (Keep scrolling to find out what!) I learnt so many valuable lessons an have answers to all your fashion week questions too! Scroll down for everything that went right and also wrong for my second ever LFW!
For my first outfit, I wanted to mix and match patterns while keeping the silhouette simple. It’s no surprise that I am a huge fan of checks and tartan. I loved the idea of mixing different types of checks together to create one look. The mustard yellow sweater seemed to pair perfectly with the autumn tones of the checks. I completed the look with a monogram bag, and my favourite Chloe boots. Simple yet stylish!
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Day One of London Fashion Week was off to a very hectic start. I had my first presentation of the day with Hainzhen Wang. I loved the way he mixed sports wear with swarovski to create a truly unique aesthetic. You couldn’t miss the customised Nike’s for the show as well! Following this I had the opportunity to have a one on one with the beautiful Tamara Zantout about her fabulous jewellery line Evra. My last presentation of the day was one of my favourites of the season – Roberta Einer. Roberta always manages to create a fun and playful atmosphere that you are more than happy to get lost in. This season, she had skateboards covered in slogans and art accompanying her beautiful pieces. Her pieces can best be described as femininity with an edge, with her gorgeous crystal work paired with customised Vans. I need these Vans!
My outfit for Day Two only further emphasised how much I love heritage prints! With the weather getting colder I can finally start pulling out my knits. I paired a plain white turtleneck with this adorable checked overall dress. I love the colours and the super large button details. I couldn’t resist my statement Dior bag with this look and my boots. To finish the look though, I needed my larger than life Misho hoops!
On Day Two I was attending one of my biggest shows so far. I had the honour of being a guest at the Gareth Pugh show (Thank you Ciroc!) Instead of a runway, the designer created a fashion film that was incredibly thought provoking. Taking us through the creative journey he faces while creating his rather complex structural pieces, Gareth Pugh showed us both the light and the dark of the creative process. It was quite breath taking to be able to watch it on the largest screen in Europe!
If you kept up with me on my Instagram stories you will know that it was after this show that I had my first fashion week disaster. I was meant to attend the House of Holland show and I got the venues mixed up. By the time I had gotten myself together, I missed the show. I was totally mortified and so upset to be missing such a great show! There’s always next time though right?
Day Three was my final day at LFW! For my final look, I wanted to channel one of my colour combinations ever; red and pink! I wore my super cozy Hush sweater with this bright red Maje skirt. (You’re going to be seeing a lot of this skirt!) To finish off my look, I grabbed my current favourite accessory, my beret, and my Dior heels. I love the way simple accessories can really enhance your whole look!
My last show of the week was with Paul Costelloe. I loved the candy shades he incorporated into his collection and the playful 60’s vibe that the cut and fit of the pieces had. A very fun and bright way to end my London Fashion Week this season!
Although it’s only my second London fashion week, I’ve still learned so much! I loved all the questions you guys were asking me so I thought I would answer them all for you here!
& That’s A Wrap!
What was your favourite look?
Do you have any other fashion week questions for me?
The sweater dress is one of those pieces that we all are secretly waiting to wear. The minute the leaves turn golden, the first thing that comes to my mind is a sweater dress outfit! Although our old autumn pieces can start to feel a bit old or dated, adding life to them again is so simple! I always find that an easy way to make a basic piece feel extra stylish, is with the right accessories!
For this look, I wanted to highlight that transitional feel so I went for accessories that were lighter; denim based! I used the belt to create a new silhouette and added some definition to my waist. The denim jacket is a great way to layer up and still look effortlessly cool!
I love these boots so much they have become a quick favourite! They go with everything and immediately make my sweater dress look cooler! I’m actually going to a special pre-fashion week breakfast held by Seven Boot Lane so tune into my Instagram to see how I style them today!
How are you wearing your sweater dress? Are you ready for sweater weather?
