Monday Must Have 05/12/11

Yikes. When did Christmas sneak up on us all like that? All of a sudden, what seemed a far off event not so long ago, is well and truly upon us! So unprepared! 

I hope that you are all well and good today, although it is already miserable Monday again, we at least have the benefit of knowing that there's only a couple more weeks to get through before the time for dancing, drinking and dying of indigestion will be here. (I make it sound soooo appealing don't I?)

Today's Monday Must Have has a little hint of the Christmas spirit about it I.E. - It's Glity!

Topshop £60.00

Whilst yes, it is a little pricey, I truly beleive the versatility of this Tee makes it more than worth a little indulgence. And after all, Christmas is all about indulgence, no?

Lets have a look how you could style this baby :

Outfit One

 Er, can you say ROCKSTAR? Because this outfit certainly can. It simply exhudes rock n roll glamour with a serious side of confidence. The leather trousers are bad-girl styling at it's best, whilst the powerful shoulders on the jacket help add to the effect. The fierce jewellery, class of textures, fabrics and patterns (hell-o snakeskin clutch!) really make this almost runway ready. This is the outfit to give you serious fashionista credentials this Winter.

Outfit Two

 

If outfit one was on-duty model, outfit two is definitely off duty model style. The luxurious burgundy jeans (so hot this winter) work perfectly with the beaten denim jacket - double denim doesn't have to be dire! Then the rock chick bag + boots help to root the outfit allowing the gorgeous tee to be the focal point. Casual-Luxe. Casual - LUSH.
 

Outfit Three

Outfit Three is the perfect combination for a winter night. A little warmth (the jacket) a little glam (the top) a little bling (the jewells) a little class (the bag) and a little super,duper,duper hot-shiz (the skirt). Mix it all together and you have a delicious wearable cocktail. And trust me, there wont be any hangover from this.

Outfit Four

Outfit Four is my perfect kind of shopping outfit. (As if shopping isn't perfect enough?!) Combining comfort - the boots, the jeans and the scarf, with sharp tailoring (the blazer) to keep you from looking sloppy. And topping it off with some serious glam - HELLO sexy shades!

So there we go. One top. Four ways.
I certainly love it, question is, do you?
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Monday Must Have 21/11/11

Hi dolls, how're we all feeling? I hate Mondays but today I've tried to be a bit more pro-active - all my work is out the way before 10:30 am - not bad right? Hope you are all well and not feeling too maudalin, if you are though fear not...

Because following on from yesterdays Autumnal toned theme I have some gorgeous outfit builds for you, based around this utter beauty:

 

 River Island £28.00

The perfect antidote to a bitter and bleak midwinter landscape, no? I feel warmer just looking at it.

Here's how you could style it:

Outfit One

 

 Outfit One definitely screams 'fall fashion' to me. You have the colour scheme for one - the mix of the rich leaf life reds and browns make this the perfect autumn time ensemble. Then the layers, the soft chiffony style skirt, drapey floral top and thick fur vest - you never know quite what you're going to get with Autumn, but this outfit has it all covered anyway. Then the  luxe gold jewellery adds a little glam touch, brightening like a ray of winter sunlight. Oh. And I'm obsessed~ with the boots.

Outfit Two

 Outfit Two is again very 'fall friendly' burnt oranges, golds and deep reds - what other colours could possibly come to mind when you plan your perfect Autumn outfit? The luxe layering of this outfit ensures it is cosy yet oh so effortlessy chic, this ensemble could take you from shopping, to cosy pub lunch via a very glamorous stroll in the park. Stick to the paths though, wouldn't want to get any mud on those beautts boots!

Outfit Three

 Outfit Three reminds me of something you might see on an Olsen. It's incredibly casual yet somehow manages to look quite expensive (it's not - the pieces are ALL high-st).The Bretton style long sleeved tee teamed with he slouchy teal scarf create somewhat of a delicious mash up between prep and grunge. I might call it 'Prunge' for the purpose of this elaboration. Taking gorgeous pieces and 'throwing' them together with more than a hint of the rock n roll side of life is a passion of mine and I'd quite like this outft in my life. 

Thankyouplease.

Outfit Four

 Lastly, we have the complete juxtoposition to Outfit Three. Outfit Four is something that just grew out of nowhere. I get a massive Carrie Bradshaw vibe from this - the slight sugariness teamed with the more spicy clash of colours? And then, the very 'Sex and the city' style heels - delish or what? All you need to go along with this outfit is a cocktail, a splash of lippy and either your best best friends or a wildly unsuitable man.
Your choice ladies. Either way - enjoy.

As per usual, all items are high-st priced and if you'd like to get your hands on any just tweet or leave a comment and I shall find you a link.

Happy Monday babydolls
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Monday Must Have - Chunky Knit Edition

Hi lovelies, how're we all doing today? I know it's moody Monday and all that but I hope you have at least somewhat of a smile on your faces. I'm currently coming up with a 'Must do right the f*ck now' list - because lets face it, everything gets neglected at weekends and I've got a pile of requirements that need to be attended to!

One of which was this little post, requested by the lovely Lisa (check out her blog here) who is mighty keen on getting her hands on a new chunky knit in the near future, but was struggling with ideas for ways to style it.

To sort out Lisa's little problem I first hunted down this utterly gorgeous chunky knit :

 Which is available at Dorothy Perkins £35.00
and utterly perfect for layering over a variety of Autumn/Winter outfits, as shown here:

Outfit One

 Showing that a comfy knit does not have to equal slobby chic, Outfit One embodies the effortless elegance of a layered and textured Autumn/Winter outfit. The divine silky printed dress placed under the warm cardigan lets you rejoice in the fact that your summer frocks do not have to be condemmed to six months of storage and can continue to shine throughout the colder months. The cute shoes add a cosy feel, as of course, does the hat, whilst the pop of colour from the clutch bag and the element of luxury from the divine peacock style cuff round of the outfit and give it a real luxe edge.

Outfit Two

 Outfit Two is perhaps the most 'Typical' in terms of how one would imagine styling a chunky knit cardigan. Casual yet achingly chic this outfit could be thrown together in minutes and yet looks structured, stylish and not at all sloppy. The rich tone of the top teamed with the divine foppy hat warm the outfit up just as much as the knit itself would do literally, and keep the colour pallet from looking bland. The gorgeous boots would work over anything and most importantly allow you to coat your tootsies in many layers of socks underneath and keep that Winter chill at bay.

Outfit Three

 Outfit Three was clearly influenced by the fact I am going through somewhat of a Nirvana renaissance for the second time in my life. Grunge glamour is high on my list of priorities right now and this set truly embodies this. From the rich burgundy toned skirt to the classic yet not so classc take on Dc Marten boots, this set has more than a whiff of Teen Spirit about it. The slouchy beany and loud and proud rock chick top combine to lace the set with attitude and the hardwearing cuff snarls 'Dont mess with me I'm angsty~ and I'm stylish!'

Outfit Four

Lastly, Outfit Four kind of embodies to me the type of clothes I love to lounge around in at home. Comfy, cosy yet not to scruffy. A little bit of structure helps to reassure your mind that yes, whilst you might not acctualllly have done much today - you at least got up, got dressed and appeared semi-presentable for your lazing. The stripey top is definitely what I'd call a 'classic' as I can think of 150 things off the top of my head that it would work with. The scarf is just perfect for nestling down into and the bracelets are the lazy girls way to inject a little bit of glam into her slumberous style.

There we are then loves, as usual if you've spotted any particular item that you're deperate to get your hands on just leave a comment or tweet me and I'll get back to you with a link.

Also as a quick favour I'd love it if you could all check out my first official blog for Boohoo.co.uk! I'm absolutely thrilled and honoured to be guest blogging for them and it would meen the world if you could have a look. You can do so right HERE.

Thankyou! Happy Monday guys!
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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
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Monday Must Have 24/10/11

Hey lovelies, another Monday morning is upon us - yuck! I hope you're all well and not too maudalin ha-ha. My plans today include spending some much needed time with my best friend, lots of blog catching up and braving my wasp infested garden (yikes) not sure what order the above tasks shall be done but that's my 'list' ha-ha. What're you all up to?

Todays 'Monday Must Have' is quite an unusual pick for me. I tend to be all about leather and lace (I say this like it isn't painfully obvious) in the winter and leave items like this top for my Summer wardrobe, but something about it really caught my eye.

Let's have a look :

Miss Selfridge £29.00

I think the combination of a gorgeous vintage style print, a slightly asymetric hem and a gorgeous rich background make this such a winner to me?

Here's some ways I've styled it:
Outfit One

 Slightly Rachel Zoe Inspired - that cream fur vest is to dieee for, right? This outfit mixes gorgeous bohemian patterning with substancial winter warmth. Once the chill really kicks in I'd just add a rust coloured long sleeve top (Primark £3.99) underneath to keep combatting the chill. Any of these pieces could carry you through to Spring and beyond - how gorgeous would that bag look with a maxi and sandles in the Summer?

Outfit Two

 Firstly, I feel the need to lamment to you all the fact that I'm absolutely desperate for a pair of moccassins (thanks for that Miss Richie) but can't seem to find the perfect pair when I actually go shopping anywhere - major boo! Moving on to the actual outfit I love the idea of teaming this top with a skirt - the fabric is just perfect for tucking into a chic bandage style skirt. The coat adds completely effortlessly chic to the outfit whilst the beautiful rich shade of the bag adds a delicious pop of colour.

Outfit Three

 See, you knew it wouldn't be long before some leather snuck it's way into one of my outfit builds ;). I adore this build, I think the leather and the velvet fabric and tone of the bag give this look a real luxurious edge. The boots look both comfy and chic - the Holy Grail for shoes right? Lastly the cardigan manages to look like it would be incredibly cosy without being bulky. Throw on a couple of glam cocktail rings and you're good to go.

Outfit Four

Outfit Four is probably my favourite. I adore the mash-up of textures - the fur, the sheer and then the tough boots and the suede rich toned bag. They all combine to make this an outfit that I would absolutely love to be rocking right now. As with Outfit One once the chill factor drops yet further, merely slip a long sleeved top underneath the cosy fur for doubled up warmth. I could imagine the gorgeous Harriet rocking this look - and if that's not style inspiration, I'm not sure what is!

As per usual - if you love any particular item in these sets just leave a comment or tweet me and I'll hunt you down a link.

Happy Monday
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Monday Must Have (17/10/11)

Hi lovelies, hope you're all well this rather Autumnal Monday morning - literally ALL the leaves I can see are now bright orange which does rather make me feel like we're 'properly' there now - yay!

Today I've got another gorgeous Monday 'must have' for you which I've styled up in a few different ways to prove just how much you all need to go buy it (go on - then I wont feel guilty ha-ha). 

Let's have a look:

 Dorothy Perkins £25.00 
Dotty P's you've come up trumps!

I absolutely adore the slightly whimsical, vintage feel of this dress. The colour is beautiful and although it'd obviously be classed as a 'neutral' shade - I think the polka dot detail, the nipped in waist and the sleeve embellishment combine to make it anything but dreary.

Here are a couple of ways I've styled it to show you that pretty dresses aren't just for Summer styling:

Outfit One

 Firstly, let's forget the dress for a minute, how damn >cosy< does that jacket look? My goosebumps and I are craving it quite badly right now I can tell you. This outfit is very much about working a variety of Neutral shades together to create an interesting colour pallet. The boots and the jacket compliment each other perfectly with a slightly 'worn' feel whilst the gloves warm the outfit up with their richer shade. The bag adds a  lovely hint of colour to brighten up a dull day and the locket adds the perfect finishing touch. A little treasure on an Autumn morning.

Outfit Two

 Outfit Two is a little bit more foxy. A little bit more dark Autumn night. The rich textures and bold accessories work together to create a luxurious after dark compilation. The cocktail rings and the beautiful studded bag (desperate for one just like this!) pile on the glamour. Add some asymmetric earrings into the mix and you have yourself the perfectly brewed winter style concoction with a twist. Cheers.

Outfit Three

 It might just be me but I feel like outfit three makes you feel warmer just by looking at it. Those gorgeous fur lined boots teamed with that impossibly cosy looking fur gillet (H&M if you're interested) would keep you toasty as ... toast in the cold (gotta love my descriptive prowess) Piling on the accessories again and adding a warm toned clutch bag will warm the look of this outfit right up and hopefully keep the winter chill at bay. With the simple long sleeved black top underneath you'll be rocking the art of layering to perfection.

Outfit Four "The Blair"

Yes, I know I know - My other outfits don't have 'names' I'm being a very unfair stylist right now! But it would have just felt so very wrong not to name this after Miss Waldorf herself when I actually cannot look at this set without imagining her. -Breathes- this wasn't actually intentional I swear, I just wanted a more 'feminine' softer toned outfit to balance out the others. The bag was my starting point - absolutely adore the two tone colour and gorgeous chain. The shoes are probably one of the prettiest pairs I've seen this year and then as for the baby blue gloves - I just died! This is definitely not my personal 'style' but for any of you Preppy Upper-East-Side-Stylers - this ones for you! (Although I might have to 'borrow' the bag)


So there we are then honeys, hope you've enjoyed this weeks Monday Must Have!
For links to any of the items featured just leave me a comment below or tweet me and I'll get back to you ASAP.
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Monday must have - With a twist

Hello beauties, hope you're all well this rather depressingly cloudy Monday! Another week begins and with less than a month till bonfire night I'm officially getting scared of how fast this year is going!

Todays 'Monday must have' has a little twist. A couple of weeks ago I was overwhelmed with how many of you complimented my little black H&M dress that can be seen here .  As a lot of you commented this dress is so amazingly versatile I thought it was only right to feature it here on the 'Must Have' spot and show you a couple of ways that it could be worn.

Here's the dress : 

 It's on sale for an absolute bargain price of
H&M £12.99

And now here we have a few different ways I thought this dress could be styled :
Outfit 1

 Classic, cute and undenisably chic this outfit is the perfect embodiment of the Monochrome trend that's gracing the high-street at the moment. Spiced up with a gorgeous printed scarf to add a little colour and flair this set could take you anywhere from desk to drinks.
Outfit Two

To me this is exactly the kind of outfit I'd love to be rocking his fall. A little bohemian style with some luxurious Autumnal colours and topped off with the cosiest looking fur gillet I've seen for a long while. Brrrilliant.
Outfit Three

 As well as casual looks this dress is the perfect base point for a fierce rock n roll chic outfit build. The Leopard print booties are ridiculously on trend and that gorgeous red clutch would hold your party essentials in style. Top off with a bright red pout to finish off that party look with pizazz.

Outfit Four

 Look four is an incredibly laid back look which'd be perfect for running errands. The pretty scarf adds a little flair to the otherwise basic colour palett whilst the two toned bag adds a little luxury. Comfort and style - who said the two can't go together?

So there we are my loves - four ways in which you could dress this LBD up or down. How would you wear it?

  Also - if there's an item in particular for any of the sets you're interested in drop me a comment and I'll find you a link!

Have  a good Monday
<3

Monday must have - Stars in my eyes

If my title has stirred up any cheesy game-show memories for my British followers I do appologise ha-ha it was completely unintentional (for once).

I hope you're all well and good and not feeling too maudalin this Monday. I'm currently typing this with 999 thoughts about what I need to do today running through my mind so if at some point in this post a random line about towel washing or night-school appears... I'm sorry ha-ha.

This weeks Monday must have is a dress I've been eyeing since I saw it online a little while back. I haven't yet taken the plunge to order it but there's something about it that meens I just can't forget it :

 Topshop £55.00
With it's whimsical Peter Pan style pattern and shape and the delicious pleated skirt I'm not sure what it is exactly that's holding me back? Maybe it's because it's a tad on the pricey side (why do you do this to us Topshop?) or maybe I just need to keep remembering how gorgeous this would look with some Mary Jane heels and a little sparkly clutch and direct my finger to the 'purchase' button.

Have a good start to the week
<3

Monday Must Have - 26/09/11

I. Am. So. Fed. Up. Of. My. Nose.

My cold has now tipped me into internet whining territory. Yikes. Better get redeeming myself with something gorgeous
(much as I'm sure you all love hearing about my nose)

This weeks must have/need now item is this baby:

Topshop £20.00
Clearly still sticking feeling a little rock'n'roll rebel theme from yesterday I'm so far into this top I can practically already feel it on... saddly when I come down from daydream world there's a distinct absense of it in my wardrobe.
I'm not quite sure what it is about this top that I'm feeling so much but I have a feeling it might just be the distressed style, asymetric cut and bleached out colour.
That and... can't you just imagine how good it'd look with leather leggings?

Monday must-have

Hello everybody! By now I'm hopefully on a blustery British beach enjoying the view and the fact that my fringe will never be the same again ;)

Today I have for you, something that will be becoming a regular feature on fashionismyh2o "Monday must-have" - an item of clothing or an accessory or even a person (you never know - spanish men can be very tempting...) that I'm personally obsessed with each week.

Todays Monday must have is :

This beautiful 'glam goth' lacy skirt which I could quite easily imagine wearing about 100 different ways. 

 - Team it with nude or black tights and patent ballet flats and long sleeved neutral fitted top for an elegant day look.
- Add biker boots and a leather jacket over a distressed tee for a real take on this A/W 'Glam Grunge' trend
- Or add your most gorgeous killer heels and a fitted top for instant cocktail glamour.


Beautiful. Versatile and a complete bargain at :
Miss Selfridge £29.00

What do you lovelies have your eye on this week?