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The Perfect Way to Wear Spring Knits Now

It’s that strange time of year where the weather is not quite cold, it’s not quite hot, it’s just in between (but I wouldn’t call it just right!) and it’s hard to choose that perfect outfit. This is the perfect time to throw on your favourite light knits and start to bare a bit more skin. For me, it’s all about comfort when I’m out and about but also style and this duo together has it all! I opted for this gorgeous off shoulder sweater from Zara (linked below!) It bares a bit more skin which is perfect for the coming of spring, but it’s still warm enough to keep on for the whole day! Plus, lets not forget that although pink is having a major moment, and trust me I love pink, khaki is also a colour for the year, in fact, some would even call it the new neutral (Yes, I would be a part of that group, insert girl raising hand emoji here…)

I paired this spring sweater with my new favourite joggers. These are also from Zara and I have to say they are one of the softest pairs of pants I own! The cream colour makes it easy to pair with anything without it being too stark, and the softness of it makes me want to live in them! The cut is such that it’s casual but paired with an elegant off shoulder top, it comes off as more formal and easier to rock no matter what you have planned for the day! I mean who can say no to that? I wore this look while out running errands, and of course I needed a jacket over it, but I was still super comfortable while taking photos which was a nice change from the usual teeth chattering icicle I’ve been for the past few months!

One of my favourite things to do is to mix highs and lows, and by this I mean high fashion labels with more high street affordable brands. In this case, my outfit is Zara, but I opted for some other accessories to pull it all together. You guys have been loving my Miu Miu velvet boots since I got them over the summer and trust me, I have been loving them more and more every time I wear them. (Similar and more affordable version here) Another colour that I just love is terracotta and these boots are super easy to match with anything but I especially love the colour it adds to this look. I also wanted to add a bit more life through my bag, which is one of my favourites because of it’s shape that is both formal but trendy at the same time, plus it fits all my notebooks in it so that’s always a perk for me! I finished the look with my new favourite Sunday Somewhere sunnies – the shape is so elegant and they even have a white pair which are so cool!

I think one of the ways to create a great look, is to mix highs and lows…

In other news, I didn’t do a monday update this week because I instead shared a page out of my London Fashion Week Diary with you! It was my first time attending and it really was a fabulous experience. You can read all about that here. With fashion month about halfway done now, I’ve been trying to take a little bit of a mental break and really plan out some great content for you guys for the coming months so if there is anything you really want me to cover, remember to just send me a note, I always try and reply! I do however have some super duper exciting news to share with you guys next week and I really can’t wait to tell you!

Get My Look

Top: Zara (similar here, here & here)

Joggers: Zara (similar here and here)

Boots: Miu Miu (similar and more affordable here and here)

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

A Spring Sweater…

The spring sweater, a wardrobe must have for the in between season…

Just a few more weeks of actual sweater weather to go, and with the weather warming up, my sweaters are getting lighter and lighter. What I love most about my spring sweaters is their little details, with this gorgeous Sandro one being one of my favourites. (I’ve linked to similar ones at the bottom!) I just love the neck detailing on the sweater, with the frills really suiting the mood of spring There is something so happy about the season right? Maybe it’s cause it means my birthday is coming, or maybe I just love it when the sun shines… I think it’s both!

When a piece like this has those extra details, you don’t actually need that much – a simple sweater and pants combo does the trick, but it’s the little additions like the frill on the sweater and the obi belt on the pants that really make this outfit a great one!

Bows and frills sound very girly, but the all black and navy colour tones add that extra edgy feel to the whole look, and with a patterned black and white bag, it strikes the perfect balance! With my favourite gucci loafers (I can’t get over the furry bit! Keeps my feet nice and toasty..) I was ready to go – I managed lunch, a day out and even dinner all in this look, just showing how versatile it is!

When I do a little recap of S/S 2017, I remember noticing that the mood for spring was a bit of edgy meets a lot of feminine. Florals, and ruffles are going to be taking over this season so there seems to be no better way to ease in to the new mood with some pieces that share all those special little details.

In other news, my newsletter goes out today and I have some very exciting news to announce on there! You don’t want to miss out on this so be sure to hit subscribe at the top of the page to sign up for my big news!

The mood for spring is a bit of edgy meets a lot of feminine…

To get a similar look, all you have to do is opt in for some feminine ruffles and frills. Here are some of my favourite spring sweaters that are all ruffling up your wardrobe in the best way:

Get my look

Top: Sandro (similar linked above!)

Pants: Claudie Pierlot (similar here, here and here)

Bag: Gucci

Shoes: Gucci

How to Make Your Nail Polish Last

Making your nail polish last is easier than it seems…

How many times have you given yourself the perfect manicure only to have it chipped? It’s so frustrating right? I have forever been in search of how to make nail polish last longer, how to make that manicure stay perfect for longer, just how to make the manicure look good for the week right? I’ve looked far and wide and tried all the tricks in the book to share the top five tips to making your nail polish last! Let’s get started shall we? Brushes at the ready!

File Right

The first step to making that manicure last is to get the basics right. Filing isn’t just impromptu motions on your finger nails like they do in the movies. Try and mimic the shape of your cuticle bed on your nails. This stops your nails from chipping!

Focus on the Edge

When applying a base coat (which is super important by the way! Never skip a base coat!) apply an extra coat just to the tips of your nails. This is the part of your nail that always gives way first so applying an extra base coat layer there is sure to secure your nail polish for longer!

Dry Time

Be sure to give your nails the appropriate amount of time to dry! I know that it seems dry after about 5 minutes, but it’s not! Think about all the layers you have on your nails, so you need to make sure that it’s dry all the way through! I give my nails at least 20 minutes until I consider them dry!

Proper Top Coats

A top coat is super important for your nails. I suggest also applying an extra layer of the top coat to the edges of your nails to secure the polish at this stage as well. More so, to speed up the drying time and to make sure it lasts, I like to use two products; the Essie quick dry drops and the Mavala quick dry spray. These are two super powerful tools to have in your nail arsenal!

Refresh!

The manicure may be done but your job isn’t over quite yet! Keep refreshing the top coat on your nails to keep them shiny, and to keep that manicure lasting all week long!

The nail polishes I used in this post are:

Bang the Dream by Smith & Cult

Mod About You by OPI

Chinchilly by Essie

These top five tips are sure to make your nails looking great all the time. I really think nails are such an important part of your look – it’s the first thing anyone looks at when you shake their hand or meet them for the first time, and a clean manicure always makes a great impression! What are some of your manicure tips?

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

New Music: February

Another month, another playlist. I’ve been a bit off my game in terms of sharing my playlists but I’m back with some new music for you to dance, chill or do whatever to this month!

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?

Backless Sweaters: How To Wear Them Now

The backless sweater is having a moment. I’m not sure whether it’s because we are all craving sunshine and spring time, or if it’s just because we like the appeal of showing off this part of our body, but ladies the backless sweater is feminine, and it’s here for you to style and wear now.

Femininity for when it’s not quite spring just yet…

Yes, you will notice that I have marks on my back. Chicken pox left lots of scars on my back and over the years they’ve faded a bit but they are still there. Am I conscious about it? Hell yes you bet I am but at the same time I don’t shy away from wearing things that are backless just because of the scars. Backless sweater, dresses, tops, anything, make me feel really good about myself and incredibly feminine so I won’t let some scars stop me! Embrace your body ladies, there’s nothing wrong with it! I think thats the firs step to being able to wear a backless sweater – confidence! Just wear it with some fierceness and it already will look amazing. I think that tip works for pretty much anything. Confidence is the best accessory you own.

I think backless sweaters open up so many options for you. Whoever says you cannot wear it right now is wrong. Yes I know it’s freezing, and no I do not recommend ditching your coat to show off you back, but if you’ve got a lovely date night planned sometime soon, it’s the perfect thing to wear indoors! (Valentines dayyyy) Although this is an old sweater of mine, I’ve linked some of my current favourites below, in all price ranges!

What I also really enjoy doing with backless items, is drawing a bit more attention to the area with some delicate jewellery. It’s super elegant and it’s also a very fashion forward way of accessorising. All you have to do is take your favourite delicate necklace and turn it the other way round! Simple!

Style Tip: Turn your necklace the other way around and show it on your back!

Let’s not forget about my Furla bag! You saw me sport it recently on my Instagram when I went to the new Furla store opening on Brompton road! It was such a lovely event (There’s more about it on my newsletter! – Click Subscribe on the top of the page!) I was so excited that I got to wear to style this bag. The pattern is really unique and the colours are gorgeous but at the same time, it’s a great bag to play around!

I find that it really brought life to my outfit here – business in the front party at the back! I paired it with an orange and pink combo which contrasted the blue pattern on the bag perfectly when I wore it to the Furla event! It’s the perfect size as well so it fits every single thing I might need whether it be for meetings, date night or shopping! This post is not sponsored by Furla, I just really love this bag…

Get My Look!

Sweater: Dion Lee

Jeans: Topshop

Bag: Furla

Shoes: Lanvin

Necklace: Freedom by Topshop

Here are some links to some other backless sweaters I am loving right now:

Topshop Open Back Sweater

2. French Connection Sweater

3. Noisy May Open Back Sweater

4.MO& Co Sweater

5. Noisy May Knit

6. ASOS Open Back Mesh Jumper

7. KITX Backless Sweater

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

Kayu, £55

Maison Scotch, £92

Free People, £398

Estella Bartlet, £27

L’Agence, £180

Boohoo, £15

Image via Pinterest

So which one is your favourite? Share with me!

Buckles and Bows

When I looked out the window today I saw that the sun was shining and I suddenly realised, Spring is around the corner isn’t it? Which means that as much as I am beyond excited for the cherry blossoms outside my home to bloom, to get all my summer dresses and spring jackets out, and to of course celebrate my birthday (Clearly the most important day of the year… Duuhhh!) I also just want to take a moment to enjoy wearing all my favourite winter things – like fishnet stockings, adorable sweaters and boots. Nothing quite says London winter like all black and buckling down with a pop of colour and a sweater skirt combo with adorable details.

It’s all about the buckle details in this outfit…

When I found this sweater I was immediately obsessed with the gorgeous little buckle detail. Shortly after I stumbled across this skirt with similar buckle details on the side. I couldn’t resist the combo. It was like a match made in heaven, wouldn’t you agree? It comes as no surprise to all of you I’m sure that I opted for an all black look, there is nothing quite as chic and classic but I can never resist a pop of colour like this one from one of my favourite bags everrrrr.

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my style and the evolution that it’s taken in the last year. I’m a big fan of anything with a little bit of personality, and I always find that little details count in making an outfit a little more you, but also eternally stylish. For me it came in the form of this outfit with all the adorable buckles and tie up details. What I love most about this combo is that it’s so wearable for everyday – no matter what you’re doing, meetings, lunches, drinks or dinner, this outfit will take you far!

All black with a touch of colour is always timelessly chic…

Although some claim that an all black look is anything but exciting, I disagree completely. Take this one for example, with little details and a mix of textures with the fishnet stockings and the leather boots, the outfit has a whole new sense of style to it. Black is also a great colour to add a pop of colour with, something like orange or blue stand out so beautifully and is sure to get you noticed in the best way!

With this all in mind, I’ve been working hard on updating my Shop section (see above in the menu bar!) so that I can constantly bring you guys all my favourite pieces that are exactly what you need in your closet, no matter the season, trend or time! Have you checked out the shop section yet? I’m sure you’re going to love it! It’s full of pieces that have the perfect little details and help you really speak through your style!

Get the look

Sweater: Topshop

Tights: Wolford

Shoes: Chanel

Bag: Celine