Breathe Out.

I have a confession to make. I have eaten way too much this week. I blame the festive melting pot (see I'm relating everything to food) of too many delicious treats laying around and not enough braving of the icy outside to burn them off.

As a result, I've been searching this week for a few  'breathe-out' items of clothing so that I, or anyone else in my (rather large and sinking) boat can turn to in times of need, slip into and breeeathe out (and maybe even sneak an extra choccie bar too!)

Here is what I lumbered across:

 1. Miss Selfridge £28.00

2. H&M £19.99 

3. River Island £25.00 

4. River Island £30.00 

5. Miss Selfridge £28.00 

6. H&M £14.99 

7. Topshop £20.00 

8. Miss Selfridge £26.00

 

1. H&M £24.99

2. Miss Selfridge £35.00

3. River Island £35.00 

4. River Island £25.00 

5. H&M £12.50

 Ahhh. I can practically taste the comfort (food) from here.
Have a lovely weekend
<3

Monday Must Have 07/11/11

Hello beautts. How're we all doing today? I woke up with the crappiest headache going, tried sleeping it off (with the aid of the cat who decided a long lie-in was purrfect protocol) and it just seems to have got worse - boo! I should probably step away from the laptop screen but I'd get withdrawal within a minute.

Today we return to that Monday staple here on fashionismyh2o - Monday Must Haves. I'm quite interested in seeing your thoughts on this one as it's a little bit controversial. Not to the scale of Xfactor (omg Frankie whaaat?) but enough that it usually gets people talking. In case you're wondering what I'm going on about which is probably a theme on this blog my 'must-have' item of the day today is :

H&M £24.99
Oh yes. It's leather. And here's a few different ways of styling to show you don't have to wait for after dark debauchery to work this.

Outfit One

 Leather is one hundred percent perfect if you have a little bit of a bohemian flair. The luxury of the material makes it so beautiful contrasted with other fabrics such as this chunky suede gillet and floaty floral scarf. A range of tones and textures bring this look together in a subtle warm way and the chunky jewellery just finishes it off to perfection. Team with thick tights in the winter in any wine coloured shade.

Outfit Two

 Outfit Two definitely has the typical Autumnal colour scheme - lots of mustards, browns and plaid tones mixed together. It's also a delicious nod to the Grunge trend which I personally think was maaade for Autumn. The bag compliments the detailing on the boot perfectly and the gloves and scarf pull it all together. Then I can safely say that that plaid jacket is definitely on my Winter Wish List.

Outfit Three

 The complete opposite to the previous outfit, this set is the perfect way to showcase that actually, leather can be incredibly classy, thankyou. I adore the cream fitted jacket here - I'm getting Gossip Girl vibes from this one again. The patent flats are absolutely adorable and help to keep this look day-time friendly. Then we have the classic tote bag and ladylike gloves to top everything off.

Outfit Four

 

Lastly we have this slightly Rock chick outfit which links back to what you'd stereotypically expect from a Leather based outfit. The chunky knit cardigan is both cosy and effortlessly chic (it'd look fabulous over skinny jeans and long boots too). The bag adds just enough colour to prevent a bland appearance. The chunky cuff and keyhole ring are both quirky and add a fun edge to the look. Then those boots and that hat keep the look fresh from top to toe. Perfection.

There we are loves. Four ways to wear leather and no killer heels in sight!
As per usual if you see an item you'd like a link to just tweet me or leave a comment below
Have a lovely Monday
<3

Blaze of glory

Hiya chicks! How're you all doing? Can't beleive it's Thursday already the weeks seem to be whizzing by like they're on some kind of drug (or maybe that's just me - certainly feels like it!) Friday tomorrow then it'll be Halloween before we know it, bonfire night, Christmas, Summer 2012 - YIKES.

Anyway, before I get carried away with the future I wanted to explore a trend that I'm sure we all know is very 'Now':

Blazers
Blazers are quite simply everywhere and seem to be the go-to piece these days for chucking on over anything. I personally love them as I love a nicely tailored piece and anything that will make my last minute leggings + Long top combination look more chic is great with me!

Aside from the classic black + grey blazers around at the moment I've been inspired lately by the Autumnal shaded ones - perfect for a cosy A/W outfit. Here's my faves from the high st:

1. Peacocks £28.00

2. Warehouse £25.00
3. Dorothy Perkins £28.00
4. Miss Selfridge £40.00
5. H&M £39.99
6. H&M £29.99

So there we are my loves - what's your take on Blazers?
<3

Cape Town

Hello sugars, how're we all today? Currently waiting for Mr Postman to pay me a visit (does anyone else think this makes the day go ridiculously slow or am I just impatient?) Another freezing day in blustery Britain (I swear my alliteration is natural I need to stop ha-ha) so I've been on the hunt again for more cosey clothes.

Today we're going a little bit batman and focusing on the gorgeous Autumn/Winter key piece that is the cape. Versatile, stylish and perfect for indulging your inner super-hero, capes are fast swinging their way into the hearts of the fashionistapack.

Here's some gorgeous cape images from fashionweek:

Absolutely in lurve with the detailing / fabric contrasts.

And here are some budget friendly versions I've hunted down so you can all become caped crusaders this A/W ;) 

 

First we have this very regal looking beauty which also has a little bit of a military edge thanks to the gorgeous buttons. This has got to be my personal favourite as the colour and the cut just make it look so expensive and classic!
Romwe £37.00

 Next up we have this beautiful simple camel/caramel (that's a mouthful) coloured creation. Super cute with a quirky neck detail that sets it apart, this baby would look good over anything. (Personally imagining it over a LBD with some gorgeous winter boots)
Dorothy Perkins £55.00

 We then have this classic tie detailed cape which comes in such a beautiful cream colour (stay away from any mulled wine whilst in this beauty) again I can imagine this neutral lovely looking amazing with a range of colour palettes - blacks, blues and even as a softer shade over a gorgeous burgundy dress.
Tesco £35.00

 Next up we have our first little black number similar in detail to the cream number above, this baby turns up the volume with it's edgy button details and high collar = high glam. Best bit is the price and absolute snip at...

Tesco £35.00

 This little number is the most expensive of the bunch but with it's Rachel Zoe esque design and classic colour combination it would be the perfect investment piece to carry you all through Autumn and Winter in style (and warmth)
Topshop £85.00

Lastly we have another super budget friendly cutie in this cropped grey design. Minamlistic and effortlessly chic this would look gorgeous teamed with skinny jeans for a lighter Autumn look.
Tesco £30.00

So there we are my lovelies, will you be channelling your inner superhero this Autumn/Winter?
<3

Bargain Hunters - 10 for £10

Hello loves Saturday at last - Yay! Hope you've all enjoyed a rejuvinating lie-in this morning! I'm currently in a massive stage of procrastination I have about five things I really want to do today including dyeing my hair (hello roooots) and working on a guest blog post (very exciting will keep you up to date) so far however I've managed to lie on my bed with the cat, sit on a chair with the cat and... well not very much else actually, I think I need a kick up the backside to motivate some form of movement very soon ha-ha.

Anyway, enough of my ramblings today I have a bargain hunters dream for you - Ten things for £10 (disclaimer - the items are all around £10 I havent magically been able to squeeze in half a wardrobes worth of items for just one tenner - I wish!)

As we all know here I'm somewhat of a bargain hunter and low-budget champion and inspired by the Summer Sales I set out to push myself a little and see if I could find 10 fabulous items for you for a tenner or less!

Here's how I got on:

 Firstly this super cute Aztec Print cropped vest. This would look amazing teamed with skinny jeans, denim cuttoffs, tucked into a little black skirt or - as I'd wear it - over a simple LBD (come on you know I'm obsessed with layering) the colours are gorgeous and I think they'd work well in Autumn too giving this piece some great longetivity and it's an absolute bargain at...
New Look £4.00

 Next up we have this super flattering harem style black jumpsuit. This I feel would look absolutely fantastic with some gorgeous embellished sandals and an armful of bangles - pure summer style. The soft material and of course the fact that it's in black meen this baby would be super flattering and comfy - win win and it's only...
River Island £10.00

 Next we have this gorgeously classy pleated white top which I think would just look so beautiful and elegant teamed with some skinny jeans and wedged heels - gorgeous. Also the floaty material would easily disguise any large lunch indulgences making it the perfect top for those days when you feel a little bloated but dont want to hide in shapeless tents.
Miss Selfridge £10.00

 Now, if you're like me and much more of a dress/skirt/anything but jeans person - these babies are for you. They're a slimming dark material and cut (tight but not bulbously skinny) and smart enough to dress up for evening drinks (they'd look fab with the white top above and some amazing statement heels) but casual enough to team with an oversized tee and some sandals for off-duty relaxation. Best of all they're an absolute steal again at...
New Look £9.99

 Next we have this gorgeous top (that my sister actually brought for real yesterday -will have to snap a picture of her in it it's lovely) the cute layered detail gives it a quirky look whilst the gorgeous colour keeps it summer appropriate. Perfect for teaming with anything from skinny jeans for a gorgeous casual look to tailored trousers for a super pretty but forma work look.
H&M £9.99

 Then we have this amazing maxi skirt. A black jersey maxi skirt is something that I totally beleive should be a staple in anyones wardrobe (all of you worrying you're too short for a maxi skirt - you're not -  look at Nicole Richie queen of the maxi's and only 5"1 - team with heels or wedges if you're still not convinced but absolutely give it a go! You wont look back) this skirt would work with a million and one different top/shoe/jacket combinations from summer beach style to winter (boots, long sleeved grey jumper and gorgeous printed scarf)
H&M £6.99

 Next up we have these retro style pale pink cropped jeans. Perfect with a black vest and cropped leather jacket for a summer evening outfit with attitude or a embellished vest and sandals for a gorgeous girly look. A perfect summer twist on normal jeans.
H&M £7.45

 We then have this funky striped beach dress which again is one of those items that you can tweak to fit your own personal style. I would team it with a cropped leather jacket and some gladiators but I think it'd also look fantastic with some tan heels and a thick waist belt. Lightweight and totally versatile I dont think anyone would regret adding this to their summer Wardrobe.
Peacocks £10.00

 Next up we have these classic denim cut-offs. I live in denim shorts in the summer (at least when I actually manage to see the sun for once) and they just go with absolutely everything. Perfect investment piece too as you can simply wear them over tights in the winter for a gorgeous look and then go back to bearing your pins in them in the summer year after year.
H&M £9.99

Lastly we have this Carrie Bradshaw esque skirt that is just perfect for an elegant summer lunch or cocktail event. The pleats are just beautiful and the light-weight material would be so lovely and cool on those burning hot days. Classy but glamourous and in a gorgeous summer shade. What more could you want?
River Island £10.00

So there we are loves - 10 items for under £10 each. What's your favourite and what's the best bargain you've ever found?
<3

Wednesday Wish List - Missguided eddition.

Hello babes! Hope everyone is doing well  this week :) mid-week party time already woo! Today the long- lost Wednesday Wish List section is back with a very special twist! Most of you I'm sure will have by now heard of http://www.missguided.co.uk/ the amazing online fashion website! Missguided has a fabulous selection of gorgeous outfits from party dresses to holiday ready summer dresses

I am absolutely loving the site at the moment - mostly because I can be as lazy as I want on a Saturday, avoid the manic push and shove of the city center and still find some gorge clothes to add to my bursting wardrobe. Here are my top favourites from Missguided today :

 Firstly we have this amazing pale blue printed maxi dress which I completely and utterly fell in love with. The delicate colour scheme and cute pattern are just so feminine and cute without being sickly! This to me is a very Nicole Richie/Rachel Zoe style dress and I'd team it with some sandals and a denim jacket for a real summer feel.
Missguided £32.99

 Next up we have this flirty and glam frock which would be perfect for those Summer Nights (ew singing Grease in my head now) as it's sexy and sassy and flattering in black but also lightweight enough to cope with the heat of a Summer Club. Perfecto.
Missguided £24.99

 Next we have these fierce wedges which I personally think again look very Nicole Richie - I can imagine her teaming them with a gorgeous floral dress to toughen it up. I'd team with skinny jeans and a loose tee for a look that screams laid back glamour, or with the black dress above for a chic party time look.
Missguided £35.99

 Then we have this beautiful demure day dress that I think would be amazing for a summer date. The cute floral patterning and floaty hemline keep it quirky whilst the length and cut keep it appropriate (no flashing on the first date) I'd team either with nude courts like the model in the picture or with some super pretty sandals for a more casual affair.

£23.99

 We then have this divine Mocha shaded maxi dress that is the ultimate in relaxed glamour. The beautiful colour would look gorgeous with your summer tans and the super flattering cut allows you to keep your shape whilst it skims any post-holiday overindulgences - my kind of holiday essential.
Missguided £17.99

Finally we have these completely fierce platform heels. I adore the bold colour of them - think how much they'd jazz up your favourite LBD. These are perfect for those girls who want to get in on the colour-blocking trend but feel a little too self-conscious to wrap their body in hot pink lyrca! Additionally these would look incredible in winter teamed with some sexy leather leggings!
Missguided £35.99

So there you are lovelies! What do you think of the lovely missguided? Personally they're deffo a fave of mine - trendy as hell and perfect for fashion on a budget!

Check them out and let me know what you'd love to be buying this week <3

Monday Must Haves - Miss Selfridge eddition

Hiya lovelies, hope you're all doing well on this lovely sunny monday - rarity right? I'm back at home for a few hours to visit my sister on her birthday so I thought I'd squeeze in a quick blog post! 

 Now as you all know when it comes to my favourite shops I am never shy to champion the amazing Miss Selfridge - I find that it's always the first place I hit up when I'm looking for something special - They just have the perfect amount of bohemian flare but in totally wearable and practical pieces - Heaven! Today is no exception to the Miss Selfridge Love Fest - I have AGAIN (yeah that's just how good they are) managed to find a whole wish-list post worthy amount of Miss Selfridge goodies that I'm crazy about and have to share with you!

Here we are :

 Firstly there's this gorgeous ethereal style Maxi Dress that I am absolutely in LOVE with. It's perfect in every way. The gorgeous light colour, the elegant almost Victorian style sleeves & collar and then the beatiful subtle embellishments. Just... Stunning.
Miss Selfridge £75.00

 Then we have  this beautiful dusky pink and glitzy frock. The ultimate party piece it mixes modern style with flapper style glamour perfectly. This would be an amazing New Year Dress I think - sexy but subtle.
Miss Selfridge £70.00

 Then there is this very simple but very chic pleated dress. Lightweight and cool it's understated elegance appeals greatly too me - I can imagine this looking beautiful with a chic hat and shades and a Summer tan.
Miss Selfridge £45.00

 In addition we have this amazing bohemian ecclectic vest which I again absolutely adore. The embellishment is just gorgeous and the pretty teal blue background is so unique and pretty for Summer. This top makes me want to run away and join a travelling circus or head on a Morrocan adventure.

Miss Selfridge £42.00

Lastly we have this simple but gorgeous camisole. The lovely light nude background and sleek material make this light-weight item perfect for Summer, then the gorgeous print detail adds beautiful flare and originality making it a holiday wardrobe must-have!
Miss Selfridge £40.00

So there we are. Feel free to send any of those items my way and I would love you forever ;)
Hope you end up loving Miss Selfridge as much as I do!

Saturday Style Steal - Blake Lively

Hi lovelies, hope you're enjoying your weekend! The suns finally come out here - so happy! So lots of sunbathing and lazing around and hopefully transforming myself into a bronzed babe is planned for today ha-ha. 

Before that though I have a requested Style Steal for you - Miss Blake Lively.

The Gossip Girl actress has always been touted for her style but in the last year or so her looks have really began to generate real fashion attention (E.G catching the attention of Chanel... as you do) so here she is looking laid back and cute on holiday:

 In this shot Blake is wearing a mix of Chloe, BGB generation and Thayer.

And here is how to get the look for a lot less curtesy of the Great British High-Street:

 This gorgeous lightweight white dress - perfect for showing off bronzed pins, the sheer style fabric would keep you lovely and cool whilst the flattering cut would hide any holiday indulgence.
ASOS £17.50

 These super cute + comfy looking sandals - perfect for strolling down the beach in style, the cute gold detail keeps them interesting whilst the simple brown colour meens they'd work with a range of colours for masses of holiday options (hello cutting down on baggage costs)
H&M £14.99

 This adorable printed bag, just big enough for all your holiday essentials - sunglasses, phone, ipod + sunscreen and a super cute pattern which would add a gorgeous pretty effect to any simple holiday look.
Accessorise £28.00

And lastly this cute little belt to nip you right in and keep your holiday silhouette sleek whilst still being comfy and casual. This belt would work great over all neutral colours for your holiday wardrobe. Aside from it's excellent versatility the best thing about this is the absolute bargain price (Gotta love H&M)
H&M £3.99

So there you are lovelies, hope you enjoy this look and of course your weekends!
Have a great time
You know you love me xoxo
...
Couldn't resist ;)

Tuesday Trend : Formal Wear

Hello beauties! After all that moaning about the rain yesterday the sun has finally decided to come out - Happy Bunny (even though I wont get to rock my awesome umbrellas now). This meens my attention can be diverted elsewhere! Lately there has been a massvie amount of Celebrity award shows - The Billboards, Cannes etc etc and of course as part of that we've been flooded with a big influx of celebs flaunting it in designer gowns!

Some of my personal favourites have been: 

 Salma Hayek in Gucci at Cannes

And:

 Taylor Swift in Ellie Saab at the Billboard awards.

This has lead to me going on a little  hunt for you lovelies to try and find some High-Street options for you for any formal occasion you might be heading too (if this happens to be any huge film premiere feel free to take me along too ;) )

Here we go:

 Firstly we have this simple but effortlessy gorgeous navy blue dress. A twist on typical 'black' but still very figure flattering. The lovely ruched halterneck would be perfect for pear-shapes seeking to balance out a larger bottom half.
ASOS £50.00

 Next we have this subtle gold coloured gown with gorgeous sleeved details and a flattering slightly empire-line cut. The soft colour is perfect for Summer elegance and would look great at anything from a formal party to a Summer wedding.
River Island £69.99

 Then we have this luscious bright gown which perfectly works this Summers 'Colour Block' trend. The lovely warm shade would look stunning with either Gold or Silver accessories or Turquise blue for a lovely twist.
ASOS £65.00

 Then we have this divine Carrie Bradshaw / Halston esque dress which with it's divine pale pink shade is the perfect Summer go-to gown.
River Island £59.99

 Then we have my personal fave. This gorgeous nude coloured Grecian style gown, which with it's elegant layered detail and gorgeous one shouldered top makes a divine and unique looking dress which would firmly put you on the 'best dressed' lists.
ASOS £40.00

Finally we have this gorgeous Princess worthy dress (for all you Kate Middelton wannabees) which with it's gorgeous fitted waist and looser skirt would be more than flattering on most shapes. A simple large cocktail ring and killer heels and you'd be ready for Harry!H&M £34.99

There you are lovelies you SHALL go to the ball ;)
What do you think? 

Saturday Style - Loungewear

Hey beauties, happy Saturday! Now, I don't know about you fashionistas but for me, there's nothing more appealing on a lazy saturday than lounging around the house reading a few magazines, browsing a few blogs and eating my bodyweight in anything that I've deprived myself of all week. Bliss.

However, with this lovely lounging comes a big problem - fashion completely goes out the window. Boyfriends trackies, oversized T's, mangy old hoodies and -hides- ugg boot slippers! A.K.A the ultimate fashion sins.

So today I set about hunting down some lovely clothes that manage to combine comfort with a little bit of chic so all you lovelies can enjoy lounging around without compromising your gorge style!

 Firstly this lovely grey slouchy jumper which to me screams of cosey chic, the gorgeous marbled colour keeps it effortlessly chic whilst the slouchy fit keep it soft and comfy. Teamed with simple leggings this would be a very simply chic look for your lounging.

Topshop £26.00

 Then we have this white slouchy top with subtle animal printing - just looking at the loose drapey material makes me instantly feel comfy, but the patterning and clever cut meen that it still holds a great shape and again teamed over leggings would look super cute.

Topshop £23.00

 Next we have these denim leggings/ jeggings. I'm not a massive fan of jeggings I think they're just a little too unsupporting generally to be really flattering, but for lounging around the house I think they offer a look that seems a little more thought out and put together - like skinny jeans, but with the comfort of leggings - win win?

Topshop £20.00

 Then there's this really simple chic peach coloured vest. It's loose fit again is appropriate for comfort (and munching) and the gorgeous colour keeps it really fresh and stylish. Teamed with simple black leggings or even cute black yoga pants this would look gorge.

Miss Selfridge £22.00

 Now if you fall into my camp of finding dresses/skirts much more comfy than trousers then this is for you - simple, loose, flattering, black. I do not think there is a more effortlessly & casually chic dress out there anywhere. I'm definitely going to be purchasing this ASAP.

Miss Selfridge £25.00

 Then there's this gorge classic tunic dress, which would work perfectly over leggings, jeggings, or over black tights. It's comfy, it's simple, it's chic and it's cheap!

New Look £8.00

And finally my ultimate lazy-chic staple piece- simple black leggings. So much more flattering and form fitting than huge tracksuits leggings with a simple long top and jumper puts the chic in simple chic and will see you through a whole season of lazy lounging!Topshop £12.00

On top of these basics my advice for lazy-chic would be to add a gorgeous patterned scarf to your outfit for a bit of an instant pulled together look. Then make sure you brush your hair a little eyeliner and lipbalm and your completely casual but completely chic!

Happy lazing!