Tag Archives: trendy outfits 2016

Venice: Where to Eat, Drink & Play

Italy charmed me long ago when I fell in love with Capri. It managed to do it all over again, this time in Venice. Luring me with promises of gelato, my weight in spaghetti and stunning views (all these promises were fulfilled), Venice stole my heart. Theres nothing quite as satisfying as getting lost in the little colourful streets, the bridges over the canals, or over a glass of Aperol Spritz. With art and culture pouring out at every corner, there’s never a dull moment in this lagoon city.

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No matter what corner we turned or bridge we crossed, there was always a beautiful view waiting for us!

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Explored Venice’s little streets on our second day in my favourite Self-Portrait top. Plus I found a boater hat on the streets of Venice that I have been hunting for, for ages!

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For the best Lobster spaghetti around, try this beautiful restaurant called La Calcina on the water – if its squid ink spaghetti you’re after, look no further than Al Mascaron!

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If you’re a lover of modern art, you must check out the Peggy Guggenheim collection – stunning, especially the Andy Warhol piece!

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For the best gelato – try La Boutique del Gelato -my favourite flavour there was a mix of chocolate, honey and rum. It’s called Caribe! For a more scenic view, try Nicos!

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On our third day I opted for this Free People dress – I love dresses in the summer, especially on a vacation! They are so easy and I love the embroidery on this one. It was the perfect gondola dress too!

Lady in Red

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Spring – the arrival of all things beautiful and colourful. What better way to celebrate that than with the power colour of all power colours; Red.

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For those of you interested in a  little bit of cultural insight, it is the eve of Holi today in India – the festival celebrating the first day of spring. Tomorrow, the streets will be full of people rejoicing by throwing coloured powder and water balloons at one another. Spring after all is the arrival of all things bright and wonderful. Although it’s been a very long time since I found myself in a colour war face off (Trust, I know all the tricks and tips), I’m celebrating in my own way. Out comes all my colourful clothing.. or as much colour I have in my closet!

Top: Topshop, Skirt: Topshop (love this one)Sweater: TopshopShoes: ASOS (similar), Bag: Dior, Scarf: Zara

Pleats + Pieces of Mine

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No outfit is complete without a touch of personality.

I am one of those people who loves to match – one of my favourite feelings is when you find two pieces that go together so perfectly they look as though they were meant to be together! (As you can imagine, co-ord sets are my dream – I’m not sure if this stems from a childhood in school uniforms or just general organisational tendencies but I do love it) So when my cream pleated pants and this pleated top went together so perfectly, not only in terms of colour coordination, pleating and length, I couldn’t help but put them together.

What really took my outfit to the next level was the addition of some key jewellery pieces. No outfit is complete without a touch of personality, and for most of us it’s our favourite ring, bracelet or earrings. There is nothing more satisfying (Yes, that’s right, MORE satisfying than the co-ords) than having a piece of jewellery that you know is yours, that you know is unique, that you know won’t be paraded around by every second person you see, regardless of the fact that you  might have ‘different colours’.

That’s why Pieces of Mine is so perfect for me, and probably for you too. I loved the selection I found on their website solely because it was so unique, bringing together designers from all over the world to curate a collection of jewels that really speak to you, at a price point you can get on board with.My favourite pieces were these gorgeous earrings (how BEAUTIFUL is that pearl drop?) and no outfit is complete without these stacking rings! Thank you Pieces of Mine for the jewellery. 

Top: Maje

Pants: Topshop

Bag: Chanel

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Shoes: Carvella 

Earrings: Pieces of Mine, Rings: Pieces of Mine (Pearl oneGold One)

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White Shirt, Tied New Ways

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You must know by now that I love a good take on a classic – but if you can’t find one, you might as well make one. In this case, when it’s too hot for a linen shirt, or you just don’t feel like it, why not try tying the sleeves and creating yourself an off shoulder blouse – This show to wear a white shirt! Plus, I’m a huge fan of a good bow (#TeamBlairWaldorf). If you’re wondering how I did it, button the shirt on your chest, then take the sleeves around to the front and tie! A printed skirt and some sneakers and you’re set for any day of this summer – yes it is still summer, let’s milk August for what it’s worth!

Shirt: Uniqlo, Skirt: Carven, Shoes: Gucci, Bag: Vintage, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Graduand to Graduate

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For those of you who follow along on Instagram, you’ll know that I graduated quite recently. What felt like it would never come, finally arrived, and it’s almost strange to think that I’ve gone from student, to full time blogger, from graduand to graduate. There’s much to achieve, and the road ahead is full of goals and hurdles I want to reach and cross. Enough contemplating and reflecting for now – for all of you who, who commented about my dress, here are the details and a couple more shots of this special moment! I’m incredibly proud to say that I graduated with the highest GPA in my class (Spot the trophy!) To infinity and beyond? #DisneyKidAtHeart

Dress: Jonathan Simkai, Shoes: Louboutin

Overall, I Love Overalls

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I have never been one to love wide legs, I always felt I got lost in them. Lately however, these overalls have shown me otherwise – they have shown me how to wear wide leg pants – Overall, I love these overalls and wide legs! I’ve noticed that the trick to wearing a wide leg bottom, is making sure it’s quite fitted on top, otherwise, if you’re as petite as me (Yes that’s right, let’s avoid the word short) you could be lost in a sea of cloth. Not exactly the kind of sea you want to be diving into in the summer. I especially loved pairing them with a high neck top just for an added elegance and feeling of luxe!

Thank you Wal-G for this gorgeous overall jumpsuit – I’m having a blast styling it!

Overalls: Wal-G, Top: Sandro (Love this one too), Shoes: Carvella, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere, Clutch: Louis Vuitton 

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Gucci Gucci Coo

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What I’ve learnt along the way though, is that this sphere can be an individual game if you choose it to be, but is also full of wonderful and like-minded people like you

When I started my blog around a year ago, I wasn’t sure where I wanted it to go, but one thing is sure, I wanted to make some sort of splash. Now, whether I’ve inspired you to try something new, or helped you think of your next outfit, or simply put a smile on your face, I feel I’ve achieved something – but more so than that, I want it to be a way for me to find my path, my path to making some sort of difference (stay tuned for that). What I’ve learnt along the way though, is that this sphere can be an individual game if you choose it to be, but is also full of wonderful and like-minded people like you, bigger or just starting out, who are waiting to collaborate and help you along your journey – Let’s empower one another. Enough of my rambles, here’s my current favourite uniform, and yes it’ shiny as hell – It really is a ‘Rise & Shine!’ kinda thing.

Bomber: Gucci, Shirt: Rag & Bone, Pants: Paige, Shoes: Gucci, Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Unexpected

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It was rather unexpected, London’s weather suddenly jumped from a back chilling, shiver until your teeth chatter, bitter cold, to a beautiful, suns out, buns out, flowers and bees out, kind of day. I suppose you could say that London is unexpected in a lot of ways, maybe that’s why we all can’t help ourselves when we discuss the unpredictability of the weather, it’s almost as though it’s a code to being a real Londoner. Either way, this spring, I vouch to minimise yet maximise, peacock dressing has never been my style, but playing with colours, like orange and pink, is a code I wouldn’t mind following.

Sweater: Dion Lee II Skirt: Topshop, Boots: ASOS, Sunglasses: Ray-Bans, Bag: Dior