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5 Ways You Can Be A Savvy Shopper

SHOP SMART

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It’s a new season and everyone is getting ready to fill their wardrobes with the latest spring summer 2019 trends. Trust me, I love a good shopping trip as much as the next girl but over the years I’ve noticed a massive change in my shopping habits. I used to walk into Zara and walk out with countless items, some that I loved, some that I just liked and some that I would probably never wear. Fast forward to today and I find that I have finally learnt the art of being a smart shopper. As my priorities have changed, I have learnt when it’s worth putting down a little bit of extra £££ to get something that is going to last me a lifetime and that I actually like. I’ve learnt when it’s worth buying into a trend and how to shop so that I am actually excited about my wardrobe. I may not be walking out of the stores with as many pieces as I used to, but in this case, less is more, especially when every single piece you’ve bought sparks joy.

So, as you get ready to hit the stores, here are a few things to keep in mind to be a mindful shopper too…

PS: If you need a little extra help, you can always check out my shop page to see what I am adding to my closet or I think is worth buying! You can also shop all my instagram outfits!

1. KNOW WHERE TO INVEST AND WHERE NOT TO…

There are moments where I truly believe that spending more on a particular item is going to get you a piece that you’re going to love and cherish for years and years, wear on repeat and it’s going to be superb quality. Those are wise investments. At the same time, there are pieces that are just not worth investing in. I always recommend investing in good basic pieces like blazers, trousers, and even sweaters. Beautiful coats that you wear season after season and accessories are all worth the luxury buck. At the same time, certain basics are as good if you get them at Uniqlo; like white t-shirts or turtlenecks in every colour! The same goes for super trendy pieces like neon for example. If something that is trending is something that I wear all the time, I’m happy to invest in it. If it’s something like neon that I might only wear for a few seasons, then to Zara it is!

2. UNDERSTAND WHAT SUITS YOU

Do not buy into a trend, regardless of where you are buying it if it doesn’t suit you or speak to your personal style. I know how easy it is to get swept up with what everyone on Instagram is wearing but if a certain trend (like me and bicycle shorts) doesn’t speak to you, then don’t bother buying it. A part of being a smart shopper is understanding what suits you. By not buying that one super trendy piece, you are one step closer to saving and buying that amazing luxury item you’ve been eyeing and that you’d actually wear forever.

3. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL

You will be surprised at how many times I’ve walked out of a high street, worn a piece and realised that the label says it’s dry clean only. For many, that’s a major turn off, especially when you want something that is easy to wear every day. Always read the label when shopping at high street stores to make sure that it really is worth buying! Cost per wear right

4. KNOW YOUR BRANDS

What always makes my shopping experiences easier is knowing which brands suit me and that I want to buy into. Regardless of whether it’s luxury or not, I know which brands make jeans that fit me best, sweaters that make me feel good and accessories that I love. At the same time, know which brands really don’t work for you. This will seriously save you browsing time! (For example, I think Louboutin is BEAUTIFUL, but the shoes hurt my feet so much! Instead, I go for Prada or Gianvito Rossi!)

5. GO SOLO

Everyone loves to take their girlfriends on a shopping trip but believe it or not I prefer to go solo. Sometimes having too many voices telling you that something does or does not look good, can soften the most important one of all, yourself! At the end of the day, you need to look and feel good in something. There is no harm sending a WhatsApp to your girl group to ask their opinion but browsing and shopping by yourself can help keep your mind clear and avoid those impulse “If she’s getting it I want it too but I’ll never actually wear it” purchases.

What are some shopping rules you always follow? What are you eyeing right now?

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The Designer Pieces To Invest In This Month: Black Friday Sale

Get Your Shopping Hats On, It’s Black Friday!

Happy shopping! It’s Black Friday 2018 and that means that this months roundup of the best designer pieces to invest in, are all on massive sale! So if you’re finally ready to take the plunge and invest in that gorgeous handbag, that sweater you’ve been eyeing or those shoes you know your wardrobe needs, today is your day. I’ve gone through pages and pages of sales and rounded up the 5 items that I would put my money down for this black friday.

Don’t worry, I know that some of you are also interested in some of the items on sale in your favourite high street stores. I’ve created a small selection for each one with my favourite pieces on there too including Topshop, ? and ?

Happy shopping ladies!

TOPSHOP

Everyone’s favourite high street store is having a 50% site wide offer right now. Here are my picks:

You can check out all the sale items here: Topshop Sale

ASOS

ASOS is having a site wide sale but here are my favourite pieces:

You can check out all the sale items here: ASOS Sale

MANGO: CODE BLACK 18

Mango is also having a site wide sale. This is what I’m loving (all amazing for the holiday party season):

You can check out all the sale items here: Mango Sale

& OTHER STORIES

Black Friday AND Cyber Monday is happening on & Other Stories and they are my favourite high street store!

You can check out all the sale items here: & Other Stories

FARFETCH: CODE BF20N

Farfetch is having a major Chloé moment with their Black Friday 2018 sale, my favourite being these gorgeous boots! They have been a luxury favourite of everyone’s since they came out! The sale also features some gorgeous Chloé bags so if you were looking to make the plunge now is your time! I’ve shared my favourites here below:

Shop the rest of the Farfetch sale here: Farfetch

SHOPBOP: Code MORE18

Shopbop always have a fabulous collection of designer and premium brands. Their Black Friday sale is offering up to 25% off non sale items and up to 75% off sale items! Use code MORE18

This cropped faux fur jacket is such a steal! It’s really good quality and one of those purchases you’ll wear year on year!

I’ve also highlighted some more of my favourite items here:

Shop the rest of the Shopbop sale here: Shopbop Sale

MYTHERESA

Mytheresa is offering an extra 30% off all sale items and they have some serious pieces on sale! I’ve highlighted this Zimmerman dress which is perfect for summer. I know that it’s freezing cold right now but you will not regret this piece when the sun is shining and everyone has their Zimmermann out! I’ve highlighted some more pieces below including THAT Zimmermann bikini, Stuart Weitzman boots and more:

Shop the rest of the Outnet sale here: MyTheresa

THE OUTNET

The Outnet is known for having some fabulous designer steals and this Black Friday they are offering a further discount on all sale items. Their shoe collection is out of this world and these Givenchy boots are SUCH A STEAL. I’ve also highlighted some other amazing pieces from Gianvitto Rossi, Ellery and more:

Shop the rest of the Outnet sale here: The Outnet

CULT BEAUTY

My all time favourite beauty destination is going on sale too! Here are all the codes:

When you spend £20 or more: BLACKOUT15 for 15% Off

When you spend £100 or more: BLACKOUT20 for 20% off

When you spend £250 or more: BLACKOUT 25 for 25% off

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask is one of those products that suits every skin tone and is a luxurious way to pamper yourself at home. I especially love to use it on flights because you can leave it on your face and it provides amazing moisture!

Here are some of my other favourite picks:

Shop the rest of the Cult Beauty Sale here: Cult Beauty

Are you buying things during Black Friday? What’s on your Wishlist?

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The Luxury Edit: The Designer Pieces Worth Investing in This September

What To Invest In This Month…

It’s the fashion pack’s favourite month; September, otherwise known as fashion month! Why? Because the four major fashion weeks of the year (We’ve just wrapped up London Fashion week and are moving on to Milan Fashion week now! Stay tuned for my London Fashion Week Diary!) are all going down and the trends for spring summer 2019 are about to be determined. Now, that’s still month’s away and instead, it’s time to see how you can update your wardrobe for autumn winter 2018. Trends’s come and go, but as Coco Chanel has always pointed out, style is eternal. With that being said, let’s make that if you’re ready to splurge post-pay-day this month, it’s on pieces that are exactly that; eternal.

As always, I believe that your luxury items should be classics, the pieces that are going to last you a lifetime and beyond. This month, I think your wardrobe needs that autumn update with a pair of boots no shoe closet is complete without, a jacket that if you haven’t invested in already you need to, and so much more. Scroll for September’s top picks!

NANUSHKA CROC EFFECT BELT BAG

I love that this is croc effect; it look super luxurious and it’s a look that will never go out of style.

I also love that it allows you to be hands free, and it can be styled in so many different ways. This is a luxury investment that will just keep giving.

Remember, if you can only invest in one luxury area, accessories is your way to go!

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APC CLASSIC DENIM MINI SKIRT

I am obsessing over the fact that this piece is under £100. Yes you read that bit correctly, a luxury item that is under £100.

You can’t have a complete capsule wardrobe without a denim mini skirt. This particular shade of denim is also timeless and will stop your outfits from looking “too high street” and will instead make them look more refined.

Plus good denim lasts forever so you know it’s going to pay off in cost per wear.

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STAUD WOOL BLEND SWEATER

Another luxury item that is more affordable than you might think, this time from cult brand Staud.

I love the balloon sleeves and the ribbing detail on this sweater. Both such timeless silhouettes and so easy to style.

You can wear it in the day with light denim or your favourite trousers, or in the night with skinny jeans and heels.

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ISABEL MARANT BIKER BOOTS

Biker boots, Combat boots, call them whatever you like, no shoe closet is complete without one pair.

They are a great (and classic) shoe style for winter and are super versatile no matter what you are wearing. Add a touch of cool to your jeans and sweater combo or really mix it up by pairing with your favourite slip skirt or dress.

Again, I wear my combat boots on repeat, so much so that I have more than one pair now!

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MAJE LEATHER JACKET

Okay, I know that it’s easy to go on the high street and buy a leather jacket but if there is any luxury item that is worth the splurge, it’s a classic, good quality, leather jacket.

A leather jacket from a premium to luxury brand like Maje (this one is Maje and the one that I have is also Maje so I can vouch for it!) will last you for far longer than anything on the high street, will fit you far better and will age better too. That’s how you see people with those super beautifully aged leather jackets.

Trust me, this is worth saving up for. You can see how I’ve styled mine recently here. Just note, my jacket is four years old and I still wear it like it’s only a few months old.

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Affordable Spring Finds To Add To Your Closet

It’s Time To Build That Spring Wardrobe…

Whether you believe it or not, spring is finally here and that means it’s time for spring dresses! I’ve been longing to start getting my dresses out and bare legs have been one of the things I’ve been looking forward to more than anything about the weather finally getting warmer! Although I’m excited to get my spring dresses out, sometimes it’s fun to hit refresh on your old favourites and make them feel new again. It’s easier than you think and it just needs a simple and quick styling trick like the one I’m about to show you!

I wanted to make my dress feel new and different an the easiest way to do that is to just throw on a layer and a belt! It’s as simple as that! I added one of my favourite cargo jackets over this dress because I love the contrast of the edgy cargo with the more feminine frilly collar of this dress. To really pull the look together, I put a belt over the jacket and voila! Same old dress, but totally new look and feel! How simple right? I also added another very feminine and simple accessory to my look which is the black ribbon in my hair! It’s another easy and simple styling trick and one that is having such a major moment right now!

Mad For Plaid

I’ve always been mad for plaid so it’s no surprise that my wardrobe is full of plaid skirts, blazers and trousers. Plaid is also a trend that is going nowhere for a few seasons so don’t be afraid to add it to your closet! This is one trend that’s here to stay for at least a while! I’ve linked to some of my favourite plaid skirts because every girl should have one of those! (#clueless vibes!). I’ve also included some plaid trousers and some plaid blazers for spring!

See more of this outfit here.

I seriously have never been able to resist plaid! It’s one of the first patterns I talked about when I started my blog!

This was on my birthday last year! I wore this all day and felt so cool!

Sequins

Sequins are no longer only a nighttime affair, sequin is an all-day affair! Add some flair to your wardrobe with a dark sequins blazer, or throw on a sequins skirt and pair it with a light knit spring knit for a more off-duty vibe! Whatever your choice, I’ve linked to some awesome pieces below!

This outfit can be found here

Pastel Power

Who doesn’t love a touch of candy colours for spring, am I right? Think pastel pink, green and even lavender! You get extra points for matching them together! I love how feminine this trend is, and for me, it’s more than a trend, it’s a part of my style personality!

I wore this when I was in India over winter break and received so many compliments about the pastel colour!

Red is one of my favourite colours and I love going monochrome so combine them and you’ve got a winner!

Be Bold!

Ah, just when I was sinking into pastels, the other side of my style personality longs for boldness! Top to toe red, bright primary colours and unexpected colour combinations are all very much the in thing, not only for spring but for seasons to come as well! Trust me on that one!

Check out how I style red here

Sheer Delight

There’s something almost sexy about sheer isn’t there? Especially for summer! Pair with a cute bralette or lace cami underneath and your favourite sheer pieces are super wearable! Anything with mesh inserts as well is always a good choice! Do you remember this sheer outfit of mine from ages ago?

Check out this look here

Do you guys remember this outfit? I love the sheer detailing on this top!

Seriously one of the best presents I ever received and I still wear it on repeat till today!

Bum Bags

Waist bags, bum bags, whatever you want to call them; there’s no denying that they are cool! I actually received my first one as a birthday present around a year ago and it’s been one of my favourite pieces ever since! I literally can’t stop wearing it and you’ve seen it all over my Instagram! Here are some great ones to get you started!

Ruffles

I am a total sucker for ruffles! Whether they be on shirts or skirts, I cant resist them! I love twirling around in my ruffle skirts as you’ve already seen through all the outfits I’ve created with them! Don’t worry, there’s another one coming your way soon but till then shop my favourite ruffle pieces below!

See this whole look here!

Ruffles are so classy! This skirt is H&M but it looks like Dior!

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Monday Update #38

Happy

Happy Monday guys! I’m smiling this Monday because I’ve got my cup of coffee next to me and the sun shining through my window! That always makes Mondays feel so much better don’t you find? What makes your morning a slay worthy start? I’ve got some really fun posts coming your way this week, especially since I spent last week shooting a lot of really fun and exciting content. I really want 2018 to be the year where my vision for The Silk Sneaker comes through! So let’s see what’s inspiring us this week! Scroll down!

This Past Week

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

You guys got a special peek into my shoe closet last week! I shared some of my favourite pairs as well as 3 tips on building the shoe collection of your dreams! Read all about it here!

A lot of you have been wanting to know more about my hair routine. I always say good hair starts with a good shampoo! So, here are the three best shampoos I’ve tried recently! Find out more here!

Last but not least, I shared a gorgeous outfit that you can all wear and feel amazing in! The easiest statement outfit ever! See it here!

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