Tag Archives: & other stories

How To Wear A Beige Outfit and Not Look Boring

BEIGE
AESTHETIC

Make sure to turn your Ad Blocker off so you can shop this page!

This post contains affiliate links however this does not affect your experience in any way. I have a gifting relationship with & Other Stories, who are featured in this post.

Photos by Alise Jane

We’ve come to that point in the year (already!) where spring is at our fingertips and street style from new york fashion week and soon London is already teasing us with the best spring summer 2019 fashion trends. One of the best trends to rule all our favourite spring outfits for 2019 is none other than beige. Although you might think of beige as being boring, all-neutral outfits are set to be a favourite amongst the ultra fashionable. Not only because it’s an incredibly easy colour to wear and match, but also because it’s classic. The best part? You can always add your own twist to your beige aesthetic to make it trendier. So how do you wear beige without looking boring?

Here are my three tips to make beige a bit more exciting:

1.Mix shades
Beige doesn’t have to be all one shade. I mixed in a bit of chocolate brown with my turtleneck and an almost ecru shade with my cream knee high boots. The different shades of beige add in a new dimension to the look.

2. Play with accessories
I wanted to give my otherwise classic look a bit of a twist. I removed the belt off my skirt and tied it over my oversized cardigan. I then added in a cowboy hat for a modern update! Accessories have a great way of changing an outfit and updating an otherwise classic look.

3. Beige is for everyone
A lot of brown girls I know are afraid of wearing beige because they feel it almost blends in with their skin tone. Beige looks great on everyone, which is why it’s such a classic and versatile colour. If you’re not ready to go monochrome with it just yet, try pairing it in with black or white, You’ll be hooked onto this classic shade in no time. Another great pairing is beige and gold!

If you live in a warm country and are already embracing spring, you can recreate this outfit with a beige t-shirt and high waisted skirt. Complete your outfit with a beige cowboy hat like mine and add in some boho accessories like layered necklaces, or even a chain for your sunglasses like I did here.

So, are you embracing the new neutral this year? I almost wish I saved this look for LFW but I’m so excited to share it with you guys already!

Click for Links

Zara Oversized Cashmere Cardigan (similar)

Uniqlo Turtleneck

Maje High Waisted Skirt (similar)

Topshop Cowboy Hat (similar)

& Other Stories Beige Leather Boots

Loewe Bag

Beige looks great on everyone, which is why it’s such a classic and versatile colour.

Get My Look

Click for Links

Zara Oversized Cashmere Cardigan (similar)

Uniqlo Turtleneck

Maje High Waisted Skirt (similar)

Topshop Cowboy Hat (similar)

& Other Stories Beige Leather Boots

Loewe Bag

Never Miss A Post! Click here to Follow me on Bloglovin

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

LAYERING GAME

Make sure to turn your Ad Blocker off so you can shop this page!

Photos by Michaela Efford

It’s the second post (click here for part one) in my summer to autumn series and if there’s anything we’ve learnt from the autumn winter collections for 2018, it’s that summer colours are here to stay and animal prints are ruling. I couldn’t be happier because it makes it even easier to create transitional outfits as the weather gets cooler! Today is all about how to wear your summer dress in the autumn while making it season appropriate! I’ve also shared some great tips on working those animal prints into your look. The key to making this outfit work is to understand how to layer.

The first step is to pick the right dress. A summer dress with an asymmetrical hem or a maxi to midi length will always work better than your shorter pieces. This is particularly key to being able to layer the look.

As with any transitional outfit, it’s about combining summer pieces with autumn pieces as I’ve done here with this & Other Stories pink sweater. I layered it over my Maje white dress to create a whole new look. I love the burst of colour with the pink; especially since it’s still a strong trend for the coming autumn-winter season. I also added in a belt to just give my silhouette more of a shape with the oversized sweater.

To really pull the outfit together I looked to my animal print accessories. Snake print pieces are trending this autumn and if you aren’t ready for a top to toe printed outfit, invest in snake print accessories instead. These ASOS snake print boots are from a few years ago but have lasted me so well. I’ve linked to a very similar pair from them for you to get your hands on before it sells out. My Loewe bag was also the perfect match for this look. I love how it’s a shiny texture, to contrast the boots.

If you live in a warmer country and you still want to try a layered look, I would try this look with a light weight hoodie instead! Its autumn appropriate and has an edgier style. You can also recreate the look with a cotton long sleeve round neck.

Would you try this layering trick? Let me know in the comments below!

<br />

Click for Links

Maje White Dress

& Other Stories Pink Sweater

ASOS Snake Print Boots (Similar here)

Loewe T Pouch (similar)

The key to making this outfit work is to understand how to layer.

Get My Look

Click for Links

Maje White Dress

& Other Stories Pink Sweater

ASOS Snake Print Boots (Similar here)

Loewe T Pouch (similar)

Never Miss A Post! Click here to Follow me on Bloglovin

Why I Think This Designer T Shirt Is A Better Investment Than The Gucci T Shirt

The Battle of The Luxury T-Shirt; Gucci vs…

In the past few years, we’ve seen a rise of luxury houses churn out cult designer t shirts. We’ve seen it with Dior (Think, “We Should All Be Feminists” the first runway look of Maria Grazia Chiuri to come down the runway), Chanel (from their Cuba collection) and of course, the ever famous Gucci t shirt. Not only does Gucci have one cult t shirt, they have two! This season they came out with another one that everyone is racing to get their hands on. That being said, I am not racing for that second one (yes, I admit I have the first one which I styled ages ago in this post here.. how things have changed!) because I think that there is another designer t shirt that is a much better investment than the Gucci t shirt (gasp! the shock and horror!); The Saint Laurent Logo T Shirt.

When investing in a designer t shirt you need to consider more than whether the piece is trendy at the moment. The ones that are worth the investment, are the ones that stand the test of time for you personally. The Saint Laurent Logo T-Shirt, which has as much of a cult following as the Gucci one, is a piece that you will be able to style today, tomorrow and for years after that. While it dabbles in logomania with the original YSL logo from their first store in Paris in the centre, the logo’s size makes this t-shirt so much more wearable, subtle and chic. I also love the acid wash effect, an immediate cool girl factor.

This is a super cool luxury investment that is subtle enough for you to style and keep in your wardrobe for more than just a season or trend cycle. I think that is one of the most important factors when it comes to purchasing luxury goods.

I styled my new favourite t shirt with a Topshop white denim skirt. I always have a certain amount of key basics that I stock up on from the high street. I think Topshop has an amazing denim selection and I always have at least two denim skirts from them in my wardrobe. I love the mix of light colours for summer; so fresh! The look was complete with some statement Dior slides and these adorable & Other Stories sunglasses. Talk about a high low mix!

What do you think? Who wins between the Gucci and Saint Laurent T Shirt battle? Comment below!

<br />

Saint Laurent Logo T Shirt

Topshop White Denim Skirt

Dior Slides

& Other Stories Sunglasses (similar)

Images taken by Michaela Efford

Get My Look

Saint Laurent Logo T Shirt

Topshop White Denim Skirt

Dior Slides

& Other Stories Sunglasses

<br />

Never Miss A Post! Click here to Follow me on Bloglovin

Friday Favourites #9

Thank God It’s

Happy Friday! I hope you all are having the most wonderful week and enjoying the sunshine! Don’t you find that the weather has such a huge affect on your mood? Anyways this week i wanted to share some fun and bright pieces with you that are totally making me smile and hopefully will make you smile as well! So when you’re ready, scroll down! Don’t forget to share your favourites with me in the comment section!

I shared these with you on my Instagram a while ago and a lot of you had questions about this! They look like roses, they feel like roses, they are roses but they are freeze dried! That means they last up to 3 years! Now that’s an investment worth making!

Get it here

With spring finally here I find my beauty routine has changed a little bit as well! I’m reaching for brighter colours, like this beautiful one from Lipstick Queen! I know what you’re thinking – it’s yellow but it isn’t actually!

This lipstick changes colour according to your pH level when you wear it! It turns from yellow to a pinky peach! How cool is that?

Get it here

Literally. Playing. This. On. Repeat.

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

I love the name of this shade; Bon Boy-age! It’s like it’s ready for the sunshine and the perfect pastel shade to match with everything!

It was one of you guys’s favourite shades on Instagram as well; you guys helped me pick it as my colour of the week so be sure to get yours!

Get it here

As you saw in one of my most recent posts, I’m obsessed with my statement hoodie. This one is a super affordable one that is so chic! So many cute outfit ideas are brewing when I look at it!

Get it here

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

Never Miss A Post! Click here to Follow me on Bloglovin

Monday Update #43

Happy

For those of you who are in the UK, you would have woken up to a snowy Monday morning! No matter how many times I see snow, I still find as magical as ever! It was such a beautiful way to start the day! I know that the weather forecast has us in for an extremely cold week, but that isn’t stopping me from looking forward to spring! I’m one of those freaks who’s looked at the extended weather forecast and I know the weather is getting better in a week or two so let’s get ahead of it and be ready for when the sunshine comes! I hate not knowing what to wear when the weather has changed, don’t you?

This Past Week

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

I shared my experience at London Fashion week, including what I wore and the show I saw! See it all here !

Ever wondered what my secret to making every outfit perfect is? I’m sharing that trick with you and some spring outfit inspiration, right here!

My fourth installation of Friday favourites is here and there are a pair of earrings I know you’re going to love! Read about 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.

This post contains affiliate links. These links do not affect you or the price you pay for any item in any way

Shadows hitting the Friday suspects 🌟 • • • #fashion #ootd #gucci #aquazzura #luxury #luxuryblogger #jomalone #nars #narsissist #personalstyle #currentlywearing #fblogger #whatiwore #streetstyleluxe #realoutfitgram #lotd #fashiondiaries #outfitgoals #fashioninspo

A post shared by The Silk Sneaker (@thesilksneaker) on Feb 23, 2018 at 1:39am PST

You know what motivates me to work out, even when it’s freezing outside? Cute new workout gear of course 🙋🏽‍♀️💪🏽 • • • #fashion #ootd #workout #workoutmotivation #workoutoutfit #sweatybetty #personalstyle #currentlywearing #fblogger #whatiwore #streetstyleluxe #realoutfitgram #lotd #fashiondiaries #outfitgoals

A post shared by The Silk Sneaker (@thesilksneaker) on Feb 24, 2018 at 9:19am PST

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram! Click here!

Inspiration for the Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

Favourite New In Pieces

<br />

Fashion News You May Have Missed…

Put Your Parka Away—March 2018 Horoscopes Are Here via My Domaine

‘Triple Pink’ Is One Of This Season’s Biggest Beauty Trends, And This Is How To Get It via Elle Australia

Gluten Free Gooey Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownies via Livias Kitchen

What do you have planned this week?

Never Miss A Post! Click here to Follow me on Bloglovin

The Coolest New Colour Combination To Help You Stand Out in 2018…

A Street Style Star Proof Outfit…

A lot of us sometimes feel as though we need many stand out pieces to create that stunning outfit. Others feel as though you can only achieve that stand out look with designer pieces. The reality of the situation is that it’s much easier to create that stand out look. All you need to do is reach for colour, and I’m talking about more than one! It’s all about creating the perfect colour combination and today I’m sharing the number one colour combination to make you look like a street style star; blue and green.

What I love about this combination is that it makes such a fashion-forward statement without you having to try very hard. That’s what I love about styling, creating combinations that are easy going, but super fashionable! My outfit is mainly high street as well and the silhouette is so comfortable that I could wear this on the weekend, or on a day of meetings too! I picked up this oversized knit from & Other Stories recently and it’s one of the most fun pieces to style! The blue is so flattering and is sure to suit everyone! I paired it with my favourite green khaki trousers from Topshop, but I wasn’t done there! I couldn’t’ resist adding in my trusty beret, this time in a green too! I told you guys I had them in every colour!

By adding in some accessories, like these beautiful gold hoops from Misho, I was able to really elevate the look. What I love about this colour combination is that you don’t have to put in a lot of effort to look incredibly stylish. I was able to create a standout look with a few basic pieces! If wearing this combination head to toe like I did here is a bit too bold for you, you can even try something like blue jeans, a white sweater and green accessories! (Think scarves, bags, boots even!) Either way, this is one colour combination that will make you feel like the most fashionable girl in the room!

How are you styling blue and green together? Is this something you’ve tried before?

Photos by Anastasija Je