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The #1 Fashion Rule I Always Break

RULES TO BREAK

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There are some fashion rules that were meant to broken, and no white in winter is one of them. It might seem instinctive to reach for an all-black look for your cute winter outfit but I find an all-white look to be so much more impactful, while still being so simple to create. It still surprises me how a lot of my friends still ask me “Is it really okay to wear all white in the winter? Isn’t that just a summer thing?” Yes, it’s okay to look incredible in an all-white outfit this season because I’m about to show you how to wear white in the winter. No, it isn’t just a summer thing.

Now I’m not sure if we reach for an all black outfit in the winter because it reflects our feelings about the grim weather, or because it attracts more heat, but you can still be cosy and warm in white. An oversized knit in a fluffy material, or even a beautiful cable knit is the perfect place to start. I couldn’t resist wearing this beautiful Ba&sh jumper with the knotted back detail (Yes it’s totally this Sincerely Jules sweater! I bought it way back in the summer and have been waiting to wear it since!) I paired it with a pair of white high waisted trousers (Pro tip: Wear a pair of Uniqlo heat tech leggings underneath for an extra dose of warmth).

A great way to make all white work for you is with your accessories. I added in this shearling hat as the perfect winter outfit touch. Weaving in winter materials helps to keep your outfit in season. I’ve clearly grown to the idea of socks and heels as I thought it was the best way to wear my favourite heels while still staying warm!

So is this a rule you like to break in the winter? How do you wear all white? Comment below with your fashion story!

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Ba&sh Back Detail Jumper

High Waisted Trousers (similar)

Shearling Hat (similar)

& Other Stories Glitter Socks

Prada Heels

Weaving in winter materials helps to keep your outfit in season.

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3 Secret Tips To Layering As A Petite Girl This Winter

LAYER UP

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I once read an article about style tips for petite women like me. It said that if you’re petite, you should not layer. I strongly disagree with that statement. I’m just about 5’1 and I love to layer. If you’re a long-term follower of my blog you’ll notice that come winter, I actually like to layer up a lot! I know that a lot of you are also petite girls like me and so today I wanted to share some special style tips with you to show you how you can layer your outfits this winter without looking like your clothes are wearing you. We want to avoid the scene where Joey wears all of Chandler’s clothes and instead embrace a more chic look. Right? Right! Here are my top three tips:

1. Cinch your waist.
One of the best styling tips in your arsenal as a petite woman is to accentuate your waist. Highlighting your waist allows for you to add definition to your silhouette in your outfit. This stops you from looking lost in your clothes and can make your legs look longer. It’s also a great way to wear an oversized look without looking shorter. I added a belt over my turtleneck and my blazer jacket in this outfit.

2. Well fitted & High Waisted
When choosing your bottoms, well-fitted denim like skinny jeans, and high waisted denim or trousers are always a better option. It helps to make your legs look longer and again, emphasises your waist. Slimmer fits are always better because they define your shape better and stop you from looking like you’re swimming in your clothes.

3. Black is your friend.
Black is renowned for making us all look slimmer but for petite girls, an all-black outfit can actually also make you look taller. The monochrome effect works very well when you’re shorter! For more tips on how to wear an all black outfit without it looking basic, check out my styling tips here.

Are you petite? Would you like to see more styling ideas for petite girls?

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White Turtleneck Sweater (similar)

Blazer Jacket (similar)

My blazer jacket is from Dior but I’ve linked to a similar high street version above.

Blue Skinny Jeans

Snake Print Boots (similar)

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Blue Skinny Jeans

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How To Style Your Slip Skirt For A Cute Winter Outfit

A PERFECT SLIP

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I’ve always said that there is no point wearing a trend if it doesn’t suit you, but there are some autumn winter 2018 trends that work for everyone; enter the slip skirt. I am no stranger to the silk midi skirt, aka, the slip skirt. I personally believe that this is one of those pieces that every single capsule wardrobe needs, solely because it is so elegant and chic and can be styled in so many different ways. What really gave rise to this skirt was the leopard print Realisation Par skirt that took over Instagram (Yes, the Naomi skirt). But how do you make a trend timeless, and how do you make it work for you? That’s the real secret behind true style #youhearditherefirst.

To make sure you’re buying wisely, save the animal prints for fast fashion (unless it’s something you really like to wear no matter what, like my mother. She’s rocked animal print so elegantly for as long as I can remember) and opt for a beautiful neutral colour like champagne pink, cream or black. For my winter wardrobe, I knew I needed a black addition (the one I’m wearing is almost sold out so here is a similar one) . You can 100% wear a skirt like this in the winter as long as you layer it properly. I paired my black midi slip skirt with a black turtleneck for a chic and elegant winter outfit.

In terms of accessories, I added in a touch of colour with my Miu Miu velvet boots (similar more affordable version here!). As it gets colder though, I would pair this with thigh high boots, but not in black! Try brown, nude or camel coloured boots to make yourself look taller.

If you live in a warm country, this look would also work with a graphic t-shirt or even an oversized hoodie for a really cool girl look (I know a lot of my readers have bigger busts and have asked for a few lines about that so that styling tip would work well for you girls!) If you are petite, I also think it’s better to add some form of height when wearing a skirt like this, whether that be through heels or flatform sneakers!

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Shell Necklace

Midi Silk Slip Skirt

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You can 100% wear a skirt like this in the winter as long as you layer it properly.

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My London Fashion Week Diary [February 2018]

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It’s Time For
…

Another year, another fashion week! London Fashion Week took place this past weekend and the capital was flooded with amazing street style, fabulous runway shows and lots of amazing events. I was so excited because this year I got to attend the most beautiful Bora Aksu show, an amazing event with The Clck and of course today I’m going to share it all with you! If there is anything I’ve learned about fashion week, it’s that it’s a marathon, not a sprint! One day into it and I was already exhausted! I’ve linked to some of my favourite essentials below as well! Although it looks like the most glamorous event, there’s a lot of hard work and planning that goes into it. Even so, it really is all worth it!

BORA AKSU

My day started with my most anticipated event, the Bora Aksu runway show. The designer took his inspiration from a famous Georgian surgeon. She was one of the first women in her field, but had to dress like a man to do her job. The collection highlighted this contrast through it’s use of masculine silhouettes with feminine touches. (Think waist belts, pops of pink and ruffles) as well as it’s beautiful lace and sheer dresses and floral patterns. The whole collection blew me away and there really was no better way to start the day!

The @bora_aksu collection was inspired by a female Georgian surgeon who pretended to be a man to do her job. With a mix of masculine silhouettes, playful colours and feminine lace and ruffles, the collection was gorgeous 💕 • • • #fashion #lfw #londonfashionweek #video #fashionvideo #boraaksu #fblogger #londonblogger #london #luxuryblogger #fashionfilm #love

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WHAT I WORE

This fashion week I really did not want to dress for the cameras. I wanted to dress for myself. What is personal style, if not for yourself? I think it is so easy to be overwhelmed by the street style and wanting to be noticed, however at the end of the day, if you aren’t true to yourself there is no point. I think this outfit is really “me”. I found this gorgeous green suede duster from Jovonna London at Topshop a few months ago. Paired with my favourite pattern, plaid of course, and some of my must have accessories, I knew this was going to be a winner! My final touch was my brand new lip colour from Nars. It’s called Hell Gate! It’s one of the few reds that I actually love and recommend.

Duster: Jovonna London

Skirt: Topshop (similar via ASOS here)

Turtleneck: Uniqlo

Boots: Chanel

Bag: Dior

Belt: Vintage Celine

Lips: Nars Hell Gate

My London Fashion Week Essentials

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THE CLCK LUNCH

I finished off my day with an amazing blogger lunch held by The Clck at the Me Hotel London. It’s the perfect spot at fashion week because it’s right next to all the shows! We had the most photogenic lunch, with champagne, amazing views of London and lots of girl gang photo ops! I even got to hang out with some of my favourite bloggers from London and around the world! It was the perfect way to end the day!

What was your favourite part of LFW?

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How To Wear Two Key Autumn Trends In One Outfit

Two trends, one Look and I didn’t even have to think twice…

If there is anything that is trending in fashion right now, it’s corduroy. The 70s fabric is back and it’s back in trousers, skirts, and jackets too! I must admit that the last time I wore corduroy was when I was a very young girl but I’ve found myself falling for it again when I saw all the amazing winter outfit inspiration I was getting with this texture! Speaking of trends, I know how easy it is to get caught up in what’s in and what’s out. Although I am a huge advocate for wearing whatever suits you, it’s really fun to indulge in a few trends now and then!

Incorporating trends into an outfit doesn’t mean you need to break the bank nor does it have to be intimidating. With this look, I’m actually showing you how to wear two winter trends in one outfit! Not only is corduroy a huge thing for this season, monochrome is taking over the runways and street style scene. I have always loved a good monochrome look (I even share my top tips for wearing it here) and one of my favorite ways to make it work is with great textures!

I snagged this beautiful corduroy skirt from Uniqlo a few weeks ago. I noticed they also made a sweater in a super similar shade of green and an outfit immediately clicked in my head! Two trends, one look and I didn’t even have to think twice! I paired the look with my favorite combat boots for some edge and one of my favorite bags from Dior. With the right accessories, a look that is from the high street can look so luxe, which is exactly what’s happened here!

What do you think of these trends? Would you wear them?

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Sweater: Uniqlo (Similar via Topshop here)

Skirt: Uniqlo

Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples

Shoes: Louis Vuitton (similar via ASOS here)

Bag: Dior

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The Summer Way to Style a Striped Outfit

Summer Stripes for that Nautical Look…

Stripes are timeless. Regardless of season, or time of year, you can never go wrong with a striped outfit. Stripes dominate street style, whether it’s new street style or old, and you can always look classy in them. That’s why I think a majority of my wardrobe is full of striped pieces. For the summer I like to style breton tops – I love the very nautical French Riviera feel they have. Whether they are blue and white or red and white, a striped outfit like this one will not fail you this summer!

For a little bit more of an edge, I wanted to style this very classic piece with a not so classic skirt! I love the asymmetric hem the skirt has, and with some funky sneakers I thought the look had the perfect balance between city street chic and summer vining!

What do you guys think of this look?

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Top: Uniqlo

Headband: Fenwick of Bond Street

Skirt: Deme by Gabrielle

Shoes: Charlotte Olympia

Sunglasses: Sunday Somewhere

Bag: Dior

How do you wear stripes?

How To Wear Pink this Spring

Everyone’s favourite colour right now, Pink.

There is no denying that I love the colour Pink. I even have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to the colour. Of course, wearing pink on a regular basis and looking chic and refined can seem like a challenge but I’m here to show you how to wear pink, the street style way. Although the spring sunshine is here, it can still be a little bit chilly and as much as I want to shed all my layers and slip into summer dresses, we still need a couple to get us through the day. With that being said, I like to inject some fun into them with only the coolest colour right now, Pink Duhhhh.

To battle the impression of looking like a Barbie doll, I opted for some darker shades of pink mixed together. The subtle shades complement each other without overwhelming the look. To balance this all pink look, I added some touches of beige and black with my shoes and one of my favourite new bags. I was lucky enough to grab the last bag in this style and I have been attached to it ever since. I find that the tassels on it are perfect for summer!

So, this is how I wear pink right now, is this how you would wear it too?