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3 Ways To Wear A Belt Bag This Winter

BELT THAT BAG

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One of the biggest trends for autumn winter 2018 have been belt bags, or better known as the bum bag. This 90’s revival got a high fashion update with everyone from your favourite bloggers to your most stylish friends sporting one. I remember sharing one of my first belt bags about 2 years ago now in this post so when I saw that everyone wanted to know how to wear a belt bag, I was so excited to get my new Prada one out! The best part about these bags is that there are so many different ways to wear them. You can wear your belt bag with jeans, over dresses and even over your jacket. Here are my favourite ways:

1. Wear your belt bag as a crossbody.
I like to sling my belt bag over my shoulder to wear it like a cross body for a more model-off-duty look. I love how easy it is to wear it this way and this is the easiest way to style it with any outfit. Try this way with your next sweater and jeans combo for an instant update to a go-to look.

2. As a waist belt
You can wear your belt bag with your jeans as a belt or over looser dresses as a waist belt. It’s a great way to add some definition to your outfit so that you look taller too! I used it here to make this loose dress more fit.

3. Over your favourite jacket
You can wear your belt bag as a winter accessory that you don’t have to hide away! Wear it over your favourite blazer for these chilly autumn days and as you move to your winter coats, belt it over your straight fit coats (like this one) for a really cool winter outfit!

How would you wear your belt bag?

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Turtleneck Dress (similar)

Velvet Blazer (similar)

Prada Belt Bag (similar)

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I saw that everyone wanted to know how to wear a belt bag, I was so excited to get my new Prada one out!

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Turtleneck Dress (similar)

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How You Can Wear And Love A White Monochrome Outfit This Summer…

The Easiest Way To Elevate Your Style; Monochrome

Wearing a monochrome summer outfit, let alone an all white one (food stains are my worst enemy) can seem like an intimidating choice but it’s actually one of the easiest ways to elevate your everyday outfit. Whenever I’m unsure of what to wear, I gravitate towards monochrome because it’s a cute outfit, with minimal effort. I especially love an all-white look because there is something incredibly elegant about it. That being said, there are a few things to keep in mind to make an all white outfit a little more manageable for you. Keep scrolling to find out.

Storets Sheer Twist Top

Mango Tailored Shorts

Ray Ban Mirrored Round Sunglasses

Pink Chanel Classic Bag

Vintage Chanel Slingback Pumps

1. Don’t Be Afraid of A Pop Of Colour
A head to toe colour in a look is incredibly chic, but adding a pop of colour is a great way to ease yourself into monochrome dressing while creating an outfit that is natural and not too forced. I added pops of colour with my pink Chanel bag and pink Ray Ban sunglasses.

2. Add Definition To Your Silhouette
When wearing one colour, you want to highlight the different pieces you’ve chosen so try to add some definition to your outfit. This could be a belt or a high waisted piece, like my belted Mango shorts. It just makes sure that my petite frame does not get lost in the outfit! You can also experiment with textures, like with my sheer Storets top.

3. Don’t Overthink This
Although it might seem unnatural at first, monochrome outfits will quickly become a favourite choice for the summer, the autumn, winter and beyond. Just be confident because it’s the easiest way to be chic, and the rest will follow. Wearing one colour top to toe is a great style statement that I know you can make.

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Storets Sheer Twist Top

Mango Tailored Shorts

Ray Ban Mirrored Round Sunglasses

Pink Chanel Classic Bag

Vintage Chanel Slingback Pumps

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Why You Need To Add This Leopard Print Piece To Your Summer Wardrobe Now

Leopard Print Is the New Black…

If there was a star piece for your summer wardrobe, the mini skirt would be it. There’s no better time to get your favourite mini skirts out then when the sun is shining down on us! Although we usually always reach for the trusted blue denim mini skirt, let’s mix things up and get a little wild this summer with another classic, yet funky print. That’s right, I’m talking about leopard print; the way to creating the perfect summer outfit!

In recent years leopard print has become the new black and it’s a print that’s here and here to stay! If you find leopard print to be intimidating, a great way to introduce it into your wardrobe is with this leopard print skirt. This mini from Topshop is the perfect type of print because it’s subtle yet makes enough of a statement for your outfit to stand out in the best way.

The best way to style leopard is to keep the rest of your outfit as elegant and neutral as possible. I paired my mini skirt with this gorgeous white top from Tibi. I love the open back with the button details; it’s so elegant and fun! I also completed the look with my favourite Prada kitten heels. These are actually the same heels I was wearing in this post here except I changed the striped ribbon for a black one! I love when you can get so much wear out of one luxury piece; makes for a great investment don’t you think?

I finished this summer outfit off with my Jadior bag. All my nearest and dearest actually make fun of me about how much I carry this bag but I actually think it’s the sign of a great luxury investment. When you know you’re going to love a bag for that long, season after season, it’s worth your buck! I actually wrote a post about investing in luxury bags here! Should I do more posts about luxury items like that?

Are you a leopard print fan? Share with me in the comments below!

White Open Back Tibi Summer Crop Top

Topshop Leopard Print Mini Skirt

Prada Patent Slingback Kitten Heels

Jadior Dior Bag

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White Open Back Tibi Summer Crop Top

Topshop Leopard Print Mini Skirt

Prada Patent Slingback Kitten Heels

Jadior Dior Bag

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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!

Saint Laurent Logo T Shirt

Topshop White Denim Skirt

Dior Slides

& Other Stories Sunglasses (similar)

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The High Low Edit: Outfit #3

Today’s outfit is actually more high street than anything! This super summer look was created using three key pieces from Nasty Gal; they all looked so luxe and you could never tell where they are from! I paired this sporty polo, with this adorable skater skirt. I completed the look with a baker boy hat!

To really add that touch of luxury to my look I carried my favourite Jadior Dior bag and wore my Gucci Bee Sneakers.

Remember, accessories are everything! They can make a total high street look seem much more luxe. More than that, when shopping on the high street, opt for pieces that are classic designs! They look much more expensive when you wear them too!

Nasty Gal White Polo

Nasty Gal Skater Skirt

Nasty Gal Bakeryboy Hat

Gucci Sneakers

Dior Bag

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The High Low Edit: Outfit #2

I bought these Topshop trousers a few months ago and they are one of my favourite pairs because they can be dressed up or dressed down. I was wearing them in this office inspired outfit here, and I’m wearing them for today’s Instagram outfit feature. They are a high street piece that look so much more luxe than they are. If these are not available in your size, I have linked to a similar pair from Topshop that are also super chic.

I paired the trousers with an old silky polo from Pinko. I love that it’s a crop top and I’ve tried to find a similar version for you below.

Style Tip: Pair crop tops with high waisted trousers. It looks more elegant as you still show enough skin to elongate your silhouette without looking too out there!

The look is complete with my Louis Vuitton handbag and my Valentino sandals. I picked up these sandals a few years ago and I wear them on repeat when summer arrives! I found a similar pair on ASOS as well if you want to recreate this look!

Topshop Trousers

Similar Topshop Trousers

White Pinko Top (similar)

Valentino Sandals

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Monday Update #52

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Don’t let the rainy weather dampen your mood this Monday! I’m here to inspire you with another dose of my Monday update! Last week I shared some really fun posts, one to fuel your wanderlust and one to make your Monday morning much easier. Scroll down to see them! In other news, I tried the new Nobu restaurant at the Nobu Hotel in Shoreditch! The food was PHENOMENAL! I’m a huge foodie and I loved that they had special Shoreditch specials. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Stay tuned, there are some exciting things happening this week so keep an eye on my Instagram!

What was your weekend like? Comment below!

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How To Wear Your Favourite Plaid Skirt In The Spring

Plaid is trending this spring and here’s how to wear it…

When you’re thinking about summer outfits, you aren’t always thinking about plaid but if runway fashion has shown us anything, it’s that plaid is very much an all year round thing! I’ve always loved a good plaid skirt, and if you are a regular reader of my blog you would have noticed this for sure. Just last week, I shared an asymmetrical skirt that was, of course, a summer plaid print! I am all about making the most of the pieces in your wardrobe, and today I want to share a super chic plaid skirt outfit that you can wear this summer.

I paired my plaid skirt with a simple silk white cami and a cropped black blazer. The blazer is such an elegant shape and it made the perfect pairing with this skirt. It really makes the whole outfit look so much more luxe. I also love how the belt detailing on the blazer added a bit of shape to my silhouette and really helped define my waist! The two paired together make for an ultra high fashion look, even though the pieces are a mix of premium and high street fashion! (For more tips on how to make your outfit look expensive, check out this post!)

Something about this elegant summer outfit felt very retro and vintage to me. It’s the perfect look to rock on a day you are feeling most in touch with your inner Audrey Hepburn (WWAW – What Would Audrey Wear?). I completed the outfit with my favourite embroidered flats. The pointed toe on the flats makes me look taller even though I’m not wearing any heels. That’s a great tip I’ve picked up over the years and works very well if you’re petite like me! (For more tips on how to look taller in your outfit, check out my post on it here!)

How will you be bringing your favourite plaid skirt into summer?

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Blazer: Maje (similar via Boohoo here)

Skirt: Zara (similar via Revolve here)

Silk Cami: Deme by Gabriella (similar via ASOS here)

Shoes: Dior

Belt: Dior

Earrings: Isharya

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How To Wear Vinyl Trousers This Spring

I’m Feeling The Vinyl This Spring…

There is no denying that vinyl is a trend that is here and here to stay. Although I’ve been able to create and style so many spring outfit ideas with vinyl skirts, I had always been hesitant about vinyl pants; until now. I finally took the plunge and bought my first pair of vinyl trousers from ASOS a few weeks ago. I was so excited because I realised that they actually make for the perfect spring outfit! I love that you can create a casual outfit that still makes an amazing fashion statement! I suddenly had a surge of style inspiration when I tried them on because they can be matched with so many pieces (spring outfits galore!) but for this look, I paired them with one of my favourite statement sweaters.

I love that the fit of this sweater is sort of sporty, yet fashionable! It’s also so comfortable that I’m wearing it on repeat! I can’t resist a good statement hoodie and I fell in love with this one the minute I saw it. I’m all about mixing high street and high end, but also balancing out my super edgy outfit with a touch of femininity. That’s why I knew my Dior slingbacks were the perfect heels for the look! Paired with my Topshop baker boy hat, I was ready to go!

I know that one of the things I always wondered about vinyl pants was whether they squeaked a lot when you moved around, but luckily these were silent enough for me! I’ve linked to a few more pairs that I’ve found online below that I hope will give you some outfit inspiration for the coming months! Plus, if it were to rain, all I have to do is wipe these clean! Now that is weather appropriate, hah!

Will you be trying the vinyl trend?

Photos by Anatasija Je

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Sweater: Isabel Marant Étoile

Pants: ASOS (I’m wearing the Petite version which can be found here)

Shoes: Dior

Hat: Topshop