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How To Make Your Old Closet Feel Fresh Again

WELCOME TO 2019

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You wake up in the morning, you look outside and you realise that winter is still very much here and although it seems almost unbearable that spring is still a while away, don’t let the dreary weather get you down! I know how easy it can be to fall into a January style rut, but I also know how easy it is to step right out of it, and in a fresh winter outfit too! If you’re stuck for cute winter outfit ideas and are wondering what to wear in January in the middle of winter no less, I have just the set of tips for you. The best part? It does not require a brand new wardrobe.

The secret to always being in love with your wardrobe is not to constantly buy new things, but rather to buy smartly and to know how to style those pieces over and over again. So here are a few tips to find the spark in your wardrobe once again:

Try a Contrast
The great thing about your favourite pieces is that there is always a new way to style it. If you have a skirt that is incredibly feminine, try it with something a little edgier. Have a really sporty hoodie? Match it with some super sleek trousers. Work in an unexpected contrast! (Remember this skirt from my NYE insta? Quite a makeover!)

Go For A Colour
It’s very easy to reach for that black turtleneck, with the black jeans and the black coat, with the black coat. Seems to go well with the grey weather right? Wrong! Add in a touch of colour, even if it is neutral like khaki.

Accessories Are Your Friends
I feel like my motto should be “Don’t underestimate a good accessory” considering how much I say it! A great pair of boots or a fabulous chain belt can instantly make that old sweater and jeans combo look new again. That’s why I always say investing in good accessories is a must!

So, how are you re working your old favourites? Comment below with an outfit that is making you feel great this January!

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Helmut Lang Sweater (similar)

& Other Stories Skirt

Louis Vuitton Boots

Chanel Chain Belt (vintage)

The best part? It does not require a brand new wardrobe.

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3 Steps To Find Your Personal Style Before 2019

STYLE SPEAKS VOLUMES

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A question I’ve been getting a lot recently is how to define your personal style. When I began my journey as a fashion blogger and started The Silk Sneaker, I don’t think I really had a personal style. I had a sense of what I liked and didn’t like but as I delved further into the world of fashion (and let’s be real, Pinterest) I felt like I was finding my way. As we are almost ready to say goodbye to 2018 and hello to a fresh new year, I sat down to reflect on my journey so far, and how I came to find my personal style so that you can too. After all this time, I am finally able to understand my sense of fashion and really define what my personal style is; laidback luxury as I’ve called it so many times now. There was honestly no massive moment that made it all click for me. Instead, I found that as time went on, I started to gravitate towards pieces that made me feel confident in my own skin and when I wore them, not only did I feel amazing, but I got the best reactions too. It was all a feeling.

1. Understand what suits you
I think that the first step to finding your personal style is to understand what suits your body shape and type. A lot of my followers are petite like me and love to ask me for more specific advice for petite girls, others are taller but know that they can adapt my outfits to suit them. It’s all about understanding what shapes and silhouettes enhance your body.

2. Have good basics
Once you’ve understood what suits you, which is the core of your personal style, start to build up on the basics. For me, I love to stick to classics like blazers, silk pieces, t-shirts, turtlenecks and denim and then look to add a personal touch to them. Whether it’s embellishments, statement accessories or just different colours and patterns, your preferences will start to form and your personal style will become more and more obvious. For example, I talk about one of my favourite winter uniforms here but how I make it look different every single time.

3. Don’t be constrained by labels.
You might be tempted to describe your style as “girly” or “edgy” but a majority of the time you’ll find that you can be more than one. I love contrasts, I like to mix casual with luxury, girly with sleek, classic with trendy. What I realised was that by trying to fill only one box, I was missing out on a whole other aspect of my style, the part that made me unique. Forget the labels and go with your instinct.

If there are any other words of advice I can leave you with, it’s wear whatever you choose with confidence, because confidence speaks louder than words. Comment below with your style journey.

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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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How To Style The Two Most Popular Pieces on The High Street for A Cute Summer Outfit…

Combining the best of the high street for the best summer outfit…

Every season, there are some high street pieces that start to blow up on our Instagrams and this season it’s all about this beautiful summer blouse from Zara and the perfect button down maxi skirt from Topshop. The great thing about these two pieces is that not only are they both well under £100, they can be styled together! I wanted to share with you how I styled the two most popular high street pieces for the season, into one very chic summer outfit.

This white Zara top is completely on trend for this summer with its puffy sleeves and shell button details. Since a top like this is quite voluminous on the top half of your body, you want something a bit straighter cut for the bottom. Enter the cutest maxi skirt ever! I love the mustard stripes on this maxi and the asymmetrical hem! This striped skirt is so popular that Topshop has actually made a few colour variations of it, and a super similar version has popped up on ASOS too. Is this the skirt style of the summer? I think so!

The key to really making a high street outfit yours is accessories. I wanted to add some definition to my waist so I added in this vintage gold chain belt This is a great way to wear a maxi skirt without looking too short, especially if you are petite like me. I also wanted to make this look a little more chic and elegant so I opted for my vintage Chanel slingback heels and these beautiful earrings that I found at Fenwicks in London. I love how the colours matched together so perfectly!

What do you think of this high street look? Would you wear it?

Zara White Top

Topshop Striped Maxi Skirt (similar maxi skirt on ASOS here)

Vintage Gold Chain Belt

Chanel Vintage Slingbacks

Fenwick Earrings

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Zara White Top

Topshop Striped Maxi Skirt (similar maxi skirt on ASOS here)

Vintage Gold Chain Belt

Chanel Vintage Slingbacks

Fenwick Earrings

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Why You’re Going To Live In This Summer Co-Ord From This Amazing Emerging Designer…

The Dream Co-Ord Set…

There’s nothing cuter than the perfect co-ord set, but finding a co-ord that isn’t hanging in everyone’s closet can be difficult, especially when you’re trying to find the perfect summer outfit that is both casual and cute!. Last week a dear (and very fashionable) friend of mine and I were walking down the street when we spotted another woman, in the exact some co-ord set as my friend. Although we laughed in the moment, I realised that finding that perfect set is not as easy as it looks! That’s why I always like to look to emerging designers, for their fresh pieces and unique style. When I was in India most recently, my mum and I stumbled across an adorable store set in the heart of Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda district; Obataimu.

The super friendly designer was there herself and not only did she walk me through her collection and concept, but I also got to go through to see her beautiful workshop. I immediately fell in love with this amazing Indian brand and their laidback pieces; specifically, a super cute co-ord set I found hanging in her store.

The pyjama style top and pants are made of linen and have a simple black piping. The pieces are all made to order so you are guaranteed a perfect fit and the no-fuss style of them makes each piece in this co-ord easy to match with anything else in your wardrobe as well. You might remember these pants from my Instagram post on my birthday most recently; I wore them with a blue crop top! In case this one isn’t for you, I’ve linked to some of my favourite hughstreet co-ord sets in the widget below!

I found this beautiful waist belt at Zara that I immediately fell in love for because of the chic colour combination and material. It also happened to match perfectly with my set! I kept things chic and classic with my vintage Chanel heels and this mini silk Chanel bag. For a burst of colour, I added in these Cult Gaia sea glass hoops.

Just a quick note about these hoops; Although Cult Gaia is mainly known for their bags, they also happen to make beautiful jewellery and clothes. This is a great investment if you’re looking for cool jewellery to invest in that is a little different than the usual go-to’s!

Comment below with whether you would wear this co-ord set! How would you style it?

Linen Co-ord Top & Pants: Obataimu (DM them on Instagram and they can ship worldwide!)

Cult Gaia Green Hoop Earrings

Zara Waist Belt

Chanel Slingback Heels

Chanel Crossbody Bag

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Linen Co-ord Top & Pants: Obataimu (DM them on Instagram and they can ship worldwide!)

Cult Gaia Green Hoop Earrings

Zara Waist Belt

Chanel Slingback Heels

Chanel Crossbody Bag

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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 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

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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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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?