faux leather

Absolute fav new-in faux leather trouser situ.

Paired with a simple black crop, but with a killer cut - puff sleeves and elongated cuffs - this will def be a go-to summer look on these ever-present cooler days.

Trousers - Frankie Shop

Top - TopShop [sold out, also try this]

Bag - Chanel [try vintage]

Sunglasses - Gucci

Shoes - & Other Stories

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houndstooth

I'm not much of a pattern person, but damn do I love some houndstooth: all about the black + white combo. Comfiest skirt from & Other Stories [gifted] paired with a simple bodysuit & that bloody jacket I've worn a thousand times: note, they have released a new colour-way: so all is not lost if you were eyeing this up & need it in your life.

Jacket - All Saints

Coat - The Kooples

Bodysuit - Urban Outfitters

Skirt - & Other Stories

Bag - Louis Vuitton

Sunglasses - Ray-Ban

Boots - Gucci

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date night

Date night last weekend - in which we couldn't really capture the outfit [thank you, January, for your lack of light past 3:35pm & rainy nature] nevertheless - I present these here images for you.

Appreciate you cannot see the outfit at all well, but we need to talk about the trousers. You gotta take my word for it, but these high-waist, pocket featuring, wide leg trousers from & Other Stories are an absolute new fav - I cannot recommend them enough. They are so high waist [not mid-rise, which I so often find] so damn comfortable & flattering. Adore.

Coat - The Arrivals - also try: H&M

Top - old Revolve

Bag - Gucci

Trousers - & Other Stories

Boots - Saint Laurent

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neutral tones

Sometimes, I take a break from #allblackeverything & hit up some neutral tones. 

I've worn this coat approx. 7,439 times thus far - it's my trusty school-run bud & excellent for layering. Although quite light, the long length keeps the warmth in & I love the belt tie.

Distressed white tee, black denim & boots = complete.

Coat - & Other Stories

Tee - Mother

Jeans - TopShop

Belt - Zana Bayne

Boots - Dr.Martens

Bag - Gucci

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denim, leather, boots

All about that leather & denim combo...also v. into these boots that have that Balenciaga vibe going on, w/out the B price-tag. As always, everything linked - below.

Jacket - The Arrivals

Bag - Dior

Jeans - TopShop

Boots - & Other Stories

Sunglasses - Gucci

Scarf - & Other Stories

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Stripes in the Rain

There was something v.peaceful about the heavy rain last weekend. Granted, it's a pain,  & I never exactly wish for it, but with no real social plans & a weekend filled with time with my family [& coffee] it was actually...kinda nice.

Cool enough for my fav coat, but not too cool for a cropped sweater: this, guys...is my kinda autumn weather.

Jumper: Revolve

Jeans: Nasty Gal

Coat: & Other Stories

Loafers: Gucci

Bag: Chanel

Glasses: Gucci

Chain Necklace: Thomas Sabo

Palm Charm: Thomas Sabo

Long Necklace: The Great Frog

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A/W'18 KEY PIECES: PART I

We're approaching my absolute fav time of year. 

For dressing, especially. However. You know it - I am another one of those girls that obsesses over the change in colours, leaves falling, crisp mornings...and, of course - Hallowe'en. Obvs. 

I tend to reach for the same array of items every Sept/Oct - & whilst I love to invest in new pieces, I wear the same items from years ago - or style them in new ways. I love to 'upgrade' a piece I've been loving, too. Example: first time I bought a loafer it wasn't the Gucci one. I kinda road tested a TopShop loafer, to see how much I wore that style...then saved up for the real deal...that kinda thing. I digress... 

Let's get into some key pieces. Part I:

KILLER BOOT

Pretty much my go-to all year, but esp. Sept-Jan. For me, imperative features include: being super comfortable, warm & versatile. A snake embossed on the back is an added bonus. 

Key Styles:

Gucci - Sylvie

Jeffrey Campbell - Check Lace-Up

Dr. Martens - Molly  

Calvin Klein - Claire

Ganni - Callie

R13 - Gloss-Leather

EASY-TO-STYLE COAT

A coat you can style with everything - it keeps you warm, can handle layers underneath, has pockets...The kinda timeless piece you'll always wear.

Key Styles:

& Other Stories - Over-Sized

& Other Stories - Belted Wool

& Other Stories - A-Line Wool

Tibi - Denim Stretch

TopShop - Boucle Button Front

Acne - Checked Wool

CHECKED SKIRT

Nothing says autumn like checks & plaid: nothing. A mini skirt you can go tight-less with rn, and then add tights + long socks to as the chill creeps in. Love it with a chunky boot.

Key Styles:

TopShop - Yellow Mini

TopShop - Mixed Buckle

Versace - Pleated Patchwork

Tomas Maier - Checked Cotton

Free People - High Waist Plaid

Maje - Wrap-Effect Tartan

McQ Alexander McQueen - Wool-Blend

H & M - Checked Skirt

*pls don't take these posts as 'OMG I-need-to-go-and-buy-22813-things', but more - how can I use what I have? Do I need or really want a new coat? Which, say, two items should I invest in? Etc, etc. Ly, bye*

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A Camel Coat & A Saddle Bag

It's happening: the transition.

Grab a coat, light layers & your fav boots - autumn is in the post. AKA: my fav time of year for dressing.

I have this & Other Stories coat in black, from last year, and it's honestly become one of my most versatile + used items. I was after the camel version due to my love affair w/ the black, but it sold out before I got my hands on it...Fortunately I spied it again this season - thus I snapped it up - sharp.

A simple varsity style sweater, fav jeans, CK boots and yes - you know it, the new Dior Saddle bag - this is a look I'll be replicating multiple times this season.

Coat - & Other Stories

Jumper - H&M

Jeans - TopShop

Boots - Calvin Klein

Bag - Dior 

Glasses - Gucci 

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Denim + White Tee + Souvenir Jacket

Sometimes you put something together and love it immediately - that happened with the above. Granted, it's a white tee situ & you can't go too far wrong, but - ya know. The jacket really ups the ante, right? 

I have always been obsessed with souvenir/Sukajan jackets - and I'm not precious about them having to be vintage (esp when so many are huge, sizing wise) My eyes properly lit up when I spied the green of this Kooples number - combined with the cut and stripes down the sleeves: it was a must-have sale win for me.

Jacket - The Kooples

Tee - Zara

Skirt - & Other Stories

Belt - Vintage

Shoes - & Other Stories

Bag - Louis Vuitton 

Head Scarf - Rock n' Rose

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Beauty & Skincare 101: June

Let's talk summer beauty guys.

I wanted to put together some beauty posts, every couple of months, featuring a minimal group of products - game-changing beauty and skincare products - that I have personally become obsessed with. 

If you're into that, keep on reading...

Summer Fridays - Jet Lag Mask

Ok, so this one has received a hell of a lot of hype - and I can see why. This multipurpose product ticks a lot of boxes, and gets some extra mega kudos for beautiful packaging. I've been applying a thin layer every evening as the last step in my skincare routine; but I've also been loving it as an under-eye primer, and bit of pick-me up hydration, if I take my make-up off early in the day. It's (finally) available in the UK via the best, Cult Beauty - although you need to join the waitlist as it's already sold out...Get on it. 

Herbivore - Lapis Facial Oil

Can I just say, I A-D-O-R-E Herbivore. I've been using a few of their products for the last couple of months (shout out to Moon Fruit & the Rose Hydrating Mist) and I've enjoyed them all. The Lapis Oil is the one I want to mention more in depth - I've become enamoured with the smell of this magical blue stuff, to the point where it feels comforting now. It feels incredibly hydrating on my face, and like it is really smoothing out my skin. It boosts a number of key benefits - the blue formulation is great for balancing out oily skin without drying it out, and it is rich in jasmine & jojoba oil. Perfect for combination, oily, and blemish-prone skin - and if you suffer with redness and a bit of inflammation, too; this oil is your saviour. 

& Other Stories - Perle de Coco Body Mist

I bought this whilst I was rushing around central London a couple of weeks ago - I usually carry a mini-perfume or spray w/ me when I know I'll be in town for hours on end, and of course, I'd forgotten one, so ran into the nearest store to grab something. I picked up this mist, and damn - I loveee it. The smell is like that of a tropical, getaway vacation. Super handy to carry around for a mid-afternoon spritz (esp. handy if you can't afford a casual trip to the Caribbean this summer)

Coola - Make-Up Setting Spray w/SPF

I am all about sun protection, for obvious reasons that I won't crack on about (except to say - skin cancer - guys, let's not help it along). My facial creams that I apply bright and early in the morning have SPF, however I am so conscious that these will wear off continually throughout the day, leaving with me with prob zero protection from those rays on ma face. Entire the Coola Facial Spray - how genius to have a setting spray that contains SPF, for easy top-ups every couple of hours; without any need for removing make-up? I for one, am totally sold.

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