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
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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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Luxury Lives On

Hello beauties. 

As the nights draw in and the mercury hovers perilously close to freezing, the search for winter warmth reaches pivotal priority.
No more, does a simple cup of cocoa suffice.
Thoughts, musings and dreams all turn to something, anything, that can bring a little light, a little warmth, a little joy into those frozen winter hearts of ours.

A little... Luxury.

 

From Velvet to Lace.Sequins to Stoles. Faux fur to Chauffers. Daisy's to Pearls. Elagance to Grace. Luxury needs a place ... in all of our hearts this Winter.

Here's how you can get your fur-lined-gloved hands on a little luxury this Winter. For a snippet of the price you may expect:

1. Pearl Lowe for Peacocks £80.00
2. Miss Selfridge £55.00
3. River Island £45.00 

And

1. H&M £29.99
2. Topshop £32.00
3. Matalan £25.00
4. Florence and Fred at Tesco £20.00

Then...

To top it all off - well you wouldn't dream on under accessorising, right?

 

1. Miss Selfridge £7.50

2. Miss Selfridge £29.00

3. Peacocks £3.50

4. Peacocks £10.00

5. New Look £7.99
6. Boohoo £25.00

7. Peacocks £5.00

8. New Look £9.09

9. Boohoo £30.00

Head to toe luxury. Curtesy of the Great British High-Street.
Forget bringing sexy back.

This Winter we're bringing stylish back.
Enjoy

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Get Skirty

Hello my lovelies I hope you're all well and good. Absolutely cannot beleive the weather we've been having (god you know I'm English do I EVER shut up about the weather?) and although I've been told it's not going to last (boo weatherman) I'm enjoying a last day of sitting out in the sunshine.

As most of you will know by now I am an unashamed dress obsessive - half of my wardrobe is made up of an absolutely huge variety of them and I can never pass up the oppurtunity to add to my collection. However, something quite amazing has happened to me this last few weeks... as I've been browsing the shops/internet/blogosphere I've found myself increasingly drawn to the absolutely amazing selection of skirts that are around at the moment.

Take a look at these selections from the trusty old high-street and see what I meen:

Pencil Skirts

Brimming with effortless elegance and the ultimate in retro glamour it's time to pencil in an appointment to pick up one of these beauties. Team with a tucked in shirt and platforms for a look that just screams chic.

1. Topshop £40.00

2. Dorothy Perkins £25.00

3. Warehouse £18.00 

4. Topshop £30.00

5. Tesco £18.00

6. River Island £25.00

Short'n'Sassy
Short skirts aren't just for Summer y'know. Team any of these babies with some cute  tights and pixie boots and you have the perfect sassy A/W look (plus no need to shave the legs - woo!)

1. Tesco £14.00

2. Dorothy Perkins £28.00

3. River Island £45.00

4. Topshop £65.00

5. Topshop £35.00

6. H&M £19.99

Maxi(mum)Glam

Classy, Sassy and definitely not just for warm weather Maxi's are well and truly here to stay. Update yours with a cosy knit jumper and some slouchy boots for perfect fall fashion (plus check out this amazing autumn colour pallet)

 1. Topshop £45.00
2. Topshop £90.00
3. River Island £25.00

4. Dorothy Perkins £10.00
5. River Island £25.00

There you are then ladies what's your take on getting Skirty this Autumn/Winter?
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Thursday Trend - Forties and fabulous

Hello my beauties, I hope you're all well and good! Another week drawing to a close and I can definitely feel a distinct chill in the air as we head further into Autumn. Of course I could be trying to convince myself of this to justify purchasing all of the pretties that I'm absolutely dying for this week but we shall pretend that is not the case ;)

Todays 'Trend' as you have probably guesssed by my super subtle title is 'Forties and fabulous' now as a girl who's in love with the decadent fashion and fabulous tailoring that emits forties glam I was super excited to post this feature.

Forties fashion is absolutely perfect for those winter months, glamourous, goreous and also tailored to pull in all those post party indulgence lumps and bumps that we all aquire over the colder time (hey don't feel bad - it's kind of like hibernation feeding but without the sleep)

Here are my favourite pieces from the high-street proving that although forties styling is high-glamour it doesn't have to be high-price:

1.Topshop £20.00 

2.New Look £16.99

3.Peacocks £25.00 

4.Topshop £68.00 

5.New Look £27.99 

6.Topshop £35.00 

7.Tesco £25.99

8.New Look £2.99

9.River Island £35.00  

So there we are my loves don't feel naughty about loving the forties ;)
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(Ankle) Booty Call

Ha-ha-ha I swear my post titles get more and more cringey, someone needs to have a serious word with me before you all run off in despair! I hope you're all well and good, feels like this week is going strangely fast again and I can't quite beleive that it's September already tomorrow! However, I am very happy with this as it does meen I'm legitimately allowed to claim it's Autumn and dig out the tights, the knits and of course... the boots.

Ah yes, boots. Now I'm a person who's guilty of having many obsession (most of which relate to Spanish men - haii Enrique, Fabregas ETC) but boots are definitely one of the most prominent - especially of the ankle variety. Due to this obsession I spent most of yesterday evening hunting down the most fabulous affordable boots that I could find (and add to my WANTNEEDGETMENOW list of course)

Here's the beauties that I found - seperated into sections for you because I'm nice like that ;)

Heels

 1.Missguided £24.99

2. ASOS £32.00 

3. River Island £84.99

4. ASOS £44.00 

5. Missguided £24.99 

6. New Look £29.99

Wedges

 1. River Island £64.99

2. Missguided £35.99

3. New Look £29.99

4. Missguided £32.99

5. ASOS £60.00

6. ASOS £65.00

Flats

1. Miss Selfridge £45.00

2. New Look £24.99 

3. New Look £12.00 

4. ASOS £31.00 

5. Peacocks £25.00 

6. River Island £35.00

So there we are honies, some boots that're made for catwalkin ;) 

I promise I'll stop with the puns now ha-ha enjoy your day!
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That Seventies Style

Hello my lovelies, I hope you're all well on this deliciously sunny late summer day. I know it's Monday but at least if the suns shining then the idea of trecking out to work doesn't seem quiiite as bad, no?


To brighten your day yet further I've been on the hunt for Autumn/Winter style previews again and today I'm bringing you the High-Streets interpritation of one of this Autumns hottest (or coolest shall we say? Much more appropriate ha-ha) trends :

 

The Seventies.

A decade full of the beautiful juxtoposistion of hedonistic partying and laid back festival frequenting the Seventies is one of my absolute favourite for fashion inspiration.

 

Here's my top ten high-street picks for Retro Stylin'2011:

 This beautiful blush toned blouse just screams seventies luxe to me. From the Studio 54 style sequins to the sexy sheer sleeves this is one seventies shirt that every lady needs in her wardrobe this Autumn. I would team with wet look leggings and killer metallic platforms for a look David Bowie would be begging to borrow!
Topshop £65.00

Now - It wouldn't be Seventies stylin' without a maxi dress or two and this beauty was impossible to leave out! With it's on trend colouring and funky pattern it perfectly fits into your Autumn/Winter must have spec. Wear over a sheer long sleeved blouse + belt tightly. Add a pair of platform boots and you'll look like the next Bianca Jagger.
Miss Selfridge £32.00

 

 In the words of one of the modern day vintage champions Rachel Zoe 'I DIE!' 'It's Bananas' 'Shut the front door' ETC. This is seventies stylin in all it's faux fur REAL glam glory. Team over a simple long sleeve top, flared jeans and platforms and Zoe herself will be offering you a glam contract.
Topshop £70.00

The Seventies were definitely not a decade for the timid dresser. These pants are loud + proud of it. Tone them down by teaming them with a simple black or white tank + Brown platforms. Effortlessly chic but the cut can be tricky to pull off so try these babies on before you swipe the card.
Topshop £45.00

 

 Next up we have these platforms that are so hot Elvis would probably bribe you for a loan of them. Super glam but comfy thanks to that oh-so-practical chunky heel these would look fab with any party frock or wide legged jeans.
New Look £24.99

 Speaking of wide-legged jeans here is possibly the best bargain you'll get! Super flattering jeans in a mid-denim colour with a small flair to flatter any figure (all your pears need a pair -pardon the pun- of these in your life to balance out those beautiful hips of yours)team with anything from long line vests + faux fur to pussybow blouses and platforms. Tres chic and an absolute steal:
Peacocks £12.00

 Then for underneath your new flares we have these faaabulous platform boots that again wouldn't look out of place on a certain Miss Zoe. Neutral enough to work with anything these could prove to be a real staple for your winter wardrobe. Plus with the platform on those who needs studio 54 - every streets a disco!
Missguided £27.99

 Next up we have this super pretty printed frock with a gorgeous pussybow neckline. Perfect with black tights + brogues for a simple daytime look or killer platforms and wine coloured stockings for a night on the town.
Miss Selfridge £46.00

 Next up we have another gorgeous pair of platforms. These ones are just gorgeous with their subtle suede material and large blocky heel - The seventies girls sure new how to party so take a hint from them and stock up on block heels for the christmas season! Equally fab for day or night these would look great teamed with the jeans featured above.
New Look £29.99

Lastly we have this beautiful printed blouse which fits right into my 'mustards and custard' colour scheme block a couple of posts back. Elegant yet really glam this'd look perfect tucked into a pair of jeans for an off-duty chic look or worn over some daring hotpants for a night on the razz.
River Island £35.00
So there we are then loves! A quick trip in the time machine back to the shimmering seventies! Hope you like the picks and check back later this week for more High-Street trend covering!

Happy Mondays!
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Vintage Style Treasures

Hello honeys, hope that you're all well. Currently watching the rain and getting a tad bit excited for all the Autumn/Winter fashion I plan to splurge on in the next few weeks! Lately I've been incredibly drawn in by clothes and accessories that are influenced by yesteryears and here's a collection of such beauties that have caught my eye lately:

1. Leopard Coat - Topshop £98.00
2. Yellow Dress - Miss Selfridge £45.00
3. Rust Skirt - River Island £30.00

4. Fur lined gloves - River Island £28.00

5. Polka Dot Dress - Topshop £30.00

6. Bow Bag - Topshop £25.00

7. Paper Bag Dress - Topshop £36.00
8. Lace Playsuit - Topshop £68.00

9. Mustard Coat - Topshop £75.00

I am quickly learning resisting is futile.

These will be mine.

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Look For Less - Cameron Diaz

Happy Saturday lovelies! Hope you're all enjoying the weekend! My plans for today include being very lazy and enjoying a day of actually being in my own house and then packing yet again to head off to my boyfriends for the week. I feel very much like a traveller right now and I have a feeling this is gonna start coming out in my style - peasant shirts & maxi skirts anyone?

Anyway, away from my style I have a Celeb style 'Look For Less' for you today and it's curtesy of the gorgeous Cameron Diaz. Camerons laid back sexy style has long been championed so I thought it was high-time that I featured her on here. 

So here is Cameron looking fabulous in LA :

And here is how you can get the 'Look For Less' :

 This gorgeous cream blazer which would see you through Spring/Summer/Autumn and Winter with it's timeless classic style and neutral colour. Suitable for teaming over jeans and a simple top or over a LBD or even to incorporate into work-wear. One of those wardrobe 'staples'
River Island £49.99

 

This simple white tee which would work with just about anything

New Look £6.00

 These gorgeous pastel coloured jeans which are perfect for girls who aren't too keen on dresses and skirts but want their summer wardrobes to look a little lighter.
Topshop £40.00

 These cute cream sandals which again could be dressed up or down for a range of occasions and offer a little height without crippling feet in stilletto style.
River Island £46.99

Lastly to finish the look off a simple black tote which is big enough to make it practical for school/colledge or work but chic enough to keep stylish.
H&M £5.99

So there we are lovelies, Camerons style for less. Hope you all like and if any of you have any preference as to who you'd like to see featured here next just leave a comment or tweet me :)
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