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My London Fashion Week S/S 18 Diary: What I Wore, Saw and Learned

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!

Get My Look

Blazer: Find by Amazon Fashion

Sweater: Uniqlo

Shorts: Zara

Boots: Chloe

Bag; Louis Vuitton

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!

Get My Look

Sweater: Uniqlo

Dress: Maje

Boots: Chloe

Bag: Dior

Earrings: Misho Designs

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?

Get My Look

Sweater: Hush

Skirt: Maje

Shoes: Dior

Bag: Dior

Beret: Agnes B (similar here)

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?

Why This Is My New Favourite Slogan Tee…

My New Favourite Slogan Tee…

Slogan tees are a favourite for 2017 and it doesn’t surprise me one bit. Not only are slogan tee’s a street style favourite, but they are my favourite too! We’ve seen our fair share of slogans with a deeper meaning attached at Dior and Prabal Gurung. We’ve seen logo mania at Gucci and now the options for what you can have emblazoned across your tee are endless. I’ve dipped into all off the above and when I saw this Ganni tee I knew I had to have it. For those of you who didn’t know, I’m actually a massive foodie. I love my food. I love to cook as well and breakfast has to be my favourite meal of the day. My all time favourite breakfast is a croissant and a coffee. Of course, a tee shirt dedicated to croissant is one that I have to have. Croissant, mon amour? Duh! I love that slogan tees are a way for us to express ourselves with fashion in a more obvious way. You can tell the world your thoughts, feelings, likes and dislikes. I love the contrast of mood between the tee and this feminine Isabel Marant skirt. (Another current favourite!) I also have been wearing these Chloe boots on repeat – can anyone else believe that it’s already cold enough for them?! I love the edge they add to any look though so I’m not complaining too much!

Get My Look

Tee: Ganni

Skirt: Isabel Marant Étoile (Similar via ASOS here)

Boots: Chloe

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Bag: Louis Vuitton

You Can’t Go Through Summer Without Trying This Double Denim Upgrade

Double Denim Gets a Summer Upgrade…

If you think double denim is all jeans and denim shirts, you’ve got it wrong! Double denim is very much a go-to summer outfit for me! It’s all about making it work with the right denim pieces, whether they are embellished or two toned! With the sun finally shining, its the perfect time to go for bare legs and a touch of bare tummy too! By this, I’m obviously referring to a summer staple; the crop top. I’ve long been a crop top girl solely because of how versatile and easy to style they are! When I found a denim crop top on my last trip to Bombay I knew I had to have it. The key to crop tops is balance. If you’re going for short on top, balance it out with long on the bottom! I found this gorgeous denim skirt in Bombay as well and I love how it’s not one, not two, but three different shades of denim! The length makes this outfit more elegant for a summers day as well! Although I found both these amazing pieces in Bombay (Yay for my readers in India!) I’ve linked to super similar pieces below! What do you think?

Get My Look

Top: Deme By Gabrielle (similar here)

Skirt:Madison (similar here)

Shoes: Valentino

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Photos taken by Anastija (@anastasija__je)

Would you wear it?

New Brand Alert: Laison

New Brand, New Discovery

One of the things I love is discovering new brands and designers and sharing it with you guys. I’ve always wanted TSS to be a platform that highlighted up and coming talent, bringing new and fresh pieces to your wardrobe and life! One of these new brands that I’ve recently come across is Laison. Using luxe fabrics and employing unique designs, Laison creates pieces that are effortless and elegant, yet bold. What I love most about the pieces is how versatile they are. These yellow trousers are such a unique colour but the classic fit makes them a piece I could wear anywhere, anytime. The bomber jacket is a favourite for every girl’s closet, yet the beautiful embroidery on it makes this one incredibly unique! Throw it on over your favourite jeans and tee shirt and you have a winning look! The final, and my personal favourite, piece was this gorgeous mint green top. With the amazing draping and the long back, this top would be fabulous for your next night out, but I wanted to show how you could wear this piece at any time. Paired with a denim skirt and jacket – it’s exactly what the brand aims for, elegant and effortless! What’s your favourite look or piece? What do you think of my new find?

Get My Look

Look One

Bomber Jacket: Laison

Pants: Laison

Shoes:Chanel

Look Two

Denim Jacket: Acne

Top: Laison

Jeans: Topshop

Shoes: Seven Boot Lane

How to Wear the Military Jacket Trend this Spring

Adding edge with the military jacket trend…

Spring is one of my favourite seasons. Not only is it a great time to try out new trends, but it’s also the season I was born in (My birthday is on Friday!!). A part of every spring wardrobe this season is the hero jacket: The Military Inspired piece. This is one of those pieces that immediately elevates your go-to jeans and tee combo. In my case, I used it to add a bit of edge to my look. My favourite way to wear the military jacket is by mixing it up with more feminine pieces. I paired mine with a ruffled skirt and a striped sweater (Another must have this spring!). I loved the contrast it created! You could wear your favourite military jacket in so many other ways. I also paired this jacket with some tailored trousers and a white shirt for a more refined look and with a spring dress to add a bit of edge. No matter what you pear it with, remember to keep your palette neutral to let the jacket stand out without overwhelming you!

Get My Look

Jacket: Claudie Pierlot (similar from Miss Selfridge here)

Sweater: & Other Stories (similar)

Skirt: Claudie Pierlot (similar from Topshop here)

Shoes: Louis Vuitton (more affordable version here and here)

Bag: Chanel

My Favourite Sweater in Paris

Back in London, But Still Dreaming of Paris…

As much as I adore being back in London, I can’t help but miss the beautiful city of Paris. On our second day there, we had amazing luck with the weather when the sun parted just for a few hours for us to explore the city and to photograph the outfit I was wearing. One of my favourite sweaters is this gorgeous classic white one. It’s the kind of piece that feels extremely elegant and the detailing with the pearl buttons and the stripes is so chic! Plus I spent ages looking for it in my size. I went for a layered look and tucked the sweater into my jeans to create an elegant day time feel.This was the perfect contrast for my combat boots! It’s all about balance am I right?

I was so happy to be able to visit the Palais Royale and see this beautiful spot! It’s not something you can really miss when in Paris! In the spirit of discovery, I’ve discovered a brand new app for all you fashion lovers out there. Trove is my new best friend and is soon to be yours too. As a user, Trove allows you to follow your favourite bloggers and fashionistas in a beautifully curated feed. Not only can you view their images, but you can read their posts on the go, straight from your phone! Of course, that’s not all – on Trove, you can save your favourite looks to your virtual closet and even shop the pieces from your favourite fashionistas look! If this isn’t the fashion application for all your style needs then I don’t know what is!

As a blogger and content creator, Trove is an amazing way to find an audience that is genuinely interested in the content you create and wants to interact with you. I love being able to share my outfits with you and I love being able to see you guys shop the same pieces as me too! Trove allows for me to share and for you to have it all at your finger tips! Download Trove here!

Get My Look

Shirt: Urban Outfitters (similar here)

Sweater: Gucci (more affordable version here)

Jeans: Topshop

Boots: Louis Vuitton (more affordable version here and here)

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Statement Sleeves to Move to Spring

Statement sleeves aren’t new to the game but they are very much here to stay this spring/summer! With the weather here in London at least (Sorry to all my readers in NYC! That snow looks caraazaay) finally starting to warm up, it’s time to start thinking about all those pieces you need for your spring wardrobe, starting with the statement sleeves of course! There is something so romantic about spring, and flared sleeves like these get that mood just right! Plus, they’re just quite fun to dance around in, as you will see through the photos below…(I swear I’m actually quite a good dancer..)

There is something romantic about spring and flared sleeves get the mood just right…

What I love most about statement sleeves like these is that they add an element of drama to your outfit without having too much going on. It’s a great way to make your whole look really stand out. Just make sure you don’t get your sleeve in any pasta.. Yes, I’ve done that and that is not the drama you’re after (ha… ha)

Style Tip: Flared oversized sleeves pair super well with a wrap skirt like this. The slit balances out the long sleeves!

I paired this sweater with one of my favourite wrap skirts. I love that it’s wool so it works really well for the season, but more than that for me it’s about that gorgeous slit! The slit balances out the oversized sleeves on my sweater, and balance is what every outfit needs!

With flared sleeves like these, you can also opt for some straight leg jeans or skinny leggings – I’ve linked to some of my favourite statement sleeve tops below so be sure to check them out so you can get the look now and for spring!

With this fairly neutral outfit, I wanted to add a pop of feminine colour through my accessories. I opted for one of my favourite bags from Dior. I love the dusty pink colour – it’s a great neutral but also adds that touch of colour I’m looking for when I have a very neutral combo on! You can tell it’s one of my favourite colours because I even have sneakers that are the same colour!

A lot of you were asking about these sneakers on Instagram! My pink sneakers are actually from Lanvin, they are an old pair but they are gold because I never ever get sick of them! I actually stumbled across these fur pom poms at Fenwick on Bond Street. They have a little clip so you can clip them on to your shoes, or if you were really getting creative you could clip them on somewhere else too! (I was thinking the loops on my jeans? Belt?)

I love that I can just take these little pom poms on and off and they are the perfect little accessory to have. I noticed that furry accessories are making a big comeback on the NYFW runway so I would get these little pom poms in lots of colours! These are from Helen Moore England and I’ve provided a link for them below! I hope you all are having a lovely Tuesday and of course Happy Valentines Day! I’m really feeling the love for all my amazing readers – you guys are so supportive! Thank you <3

Get my Look

Top: Topshop

Here are links to some of my other favourite statement sleeve tops:

1. Top from Backstage

2. Top from Endless Rose

3. Top from Clayton

4. Top from BCBG MaxAzria

5. Top from Mango

Skirt: Miss Selfridge (Similar from ASOS here and here and similar from Lavish Alice here)

Sneakers: Lanvin

Faux Fur Shoe Poms: Helen Moore England

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Earrings: Zariin

Bag: Dior

Monday Brief #7 NYFW Edition

Monday, NYFW Version

Is it just me or is this Monday seeming a bit better solely because it’s a week of love. With Valentines day around the corner, I hope all your Mondays are full of lots of love and care! With NYFW in full swing, I’ve been keeping up with all the latest collections and sharing my favourite looks on my Pinterest! Have you had a look at that there? What are your favourite collections? Scroll down for more fashion news, as this Monday brief is covering all things NYFW so you can stay up to date with all the latest fashion happenings!

This Past Week

Since this Monday update is focused on NYFW, I’ve covered some of my favourite collections from the past week that you may have missed over the weekend. Keep scrolling to see them all and some of my trend observations! What has been your favourite so far? Do we share any favourites?

My favourite collections so far are from Cinq à Sept, Victoria Beckham, Self-Portrait and Jonathan Simkhai. I have been such a fan of the latter two since they came about on the fashion scene a couple of years ago and each collection just keeps getting better and better…

My other favourites included Prabal Gurung, Cg, Calvin Klein, Tibi, Dion Lee and Alexander Wang!

All images via Vogue.co.uk and backgrounds via Pinterest

On a more personal note, this past week was a lot of work for me, with many special projects on my table! As a consultant there are so many interesting things that go on in the TSS office and hopefully I will be able to share that with you guys soon! I had a really relaxing weekend with a fun night out with my favourites, as well as just a lazy night in while I binged on all things candy (Yes I know.. cutting sugar means no binge days but what to do!) and Delfino’s pizza!

This Upcoming Week

Feeling inspired by… [Image via Pinterest]

With NYFW drawing to a close and the fashion movement coming to this side of the pond with LFW, I will be attending a special beauty event at Lights of Soho, talking all things make up trends and lots of fun beauty tips to bring back with me! I can’t wait to share all these new tips with you guys and I will be covering the whole event on my Instagram stories so tune in to that on Thursday! What do you have planned this week?

New In This Week

My favourite items this week include..

1. Sun Necklace from Lucky Eyes London: I love this necklace – it’s so beautiful on it’s own and a great layering piece too! Check out my Instagram to see how I styled it!

2. Topshop Jacket: I love this tailored jacket – it’s incredibly in season for the next year but it’s also a great classic addition to your wardrobe! The shoulder cut outs add that extra bit of sass that I love in all my pieces!

3. My Porter Magazine Subscription: I have an obsession with this magazine. I think that the topics they cover are most relevant to what’s happening around us now and rather than focusing on trends, they give you a break down of the season and ways to stay up to date with fashion without compromising on classic style! Literally, if you don’t read this magazine already, you need to! The yearly subscription is £17 so it’s also super affordable!

On The Wishlist…

Self Portrait Shoes, £430

Obey Dress, £48

Vanessa Mooney Earrings, £32

What do you have planned this week?

Micro Trend Alert: Seeing Stars

Are you

SEEING

STARS

YET?

Stay ahead of the pack with this latest micro trend to hit the fashion scene…

Cover images and images above via Pinterest (1 & 2)

There’s no doubt that you’ve been seeing this pattern everywhere. Much like vinyl, it seems that stars are having a major fashion moment this season on the street style scene, making it the coolest new micro trend around. What I love about this pattern is that its so easy to make it your own! I love stars, so adding it on as a brooch, or in shoes, or something bolder like a coat just adds that touch of fun and personality to your everyday style. Get the look by shopping some of my favourite star patterns below!

Rails La, £118

Valentino, £760

Mango, £49

Realisation

More than just the star pattern, this top has a beautiful cut, making it the perfect piece for the upcoming season! You might recognise the cut of this top as it’s super popular on Instagram! (think lornaluxe?)

Realisation, £113

Hush, £35

Clayton, £120

Sandro, £209

Mango, £12.99

Lovers + Friends, £70

Chinti & Parker, £350

Privacy Please

Privacy Please is one of those labels that always makes the cutest items! I am obsessed with the fit of this dress as well as the pattern. The gold and silver detailing on the stars make it the perfect dress for a spring evening or date night! (Did someone say Valentines day?)

Privacy Please, £134