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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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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symphony in leather

Screw plans - I love it when an outfit comes together. 

All the reds unite here - which, to me, makes this work pretty damn well. 

Ya know that my band tee obsession shall never die - I do love the chill look of one with some excellent track pants - the Me + Em ones are always #1 for me - high-waist, flattering, side stripes, pockets = win.

Added a few layered necklaces & OTT Gucci number.

Jacket - The Arrivals

Tee - R13

Track Pants - Me + Em

Bag - Gucci

Shoes - Gucci

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METALLICA X PLAID

A cosy af day in an over-sized Metallica jumper & blanket scarf, that have some-kinda matchy orange hued vibes going on, that I am very much digging. 

Jumper - R13

Scarf - Zara

Skirt - For Love & Lemons

Bag - Gucci

Boots - Dr.Martens

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Legacy of Layers

Another day, another thrashed band tee w/ denim. 

Layered up with my Unravel Project hoodie & fav chunky boots, it's a proper go-to.

Denim Jacket - All Saints

Tee - Etsy

Hoodie - Unravel Project

Jeans - TopShop

Bag - Gucci

Boots - 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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White Boots & All Black

Fret not - I was also wearing a coat [draped over the IG husband for these pics, obvs] but I let myself freeze a wee bit to get these shots. We were actually on the way to tacos...true story.

Let's talk boots...'cos I adore them & wear them all year round; but now is truly their time to shine. I've been bloody obsessed w/ Dr. Martens since I was a teen - they represented everything sub-culturally awesome to me. I remember their massive store [no longer alive] in Covent Garden; and yearning to afford a pair. Now fully immersed in the 30's club, my love for them hasn't died...let's look forward to rocking these age 88, yeah?

Cardigan - Gucci

Bodysuit - PLT

Skirt - For Love & Lemons

Boots - Dr. Martens

Bag - Chanel

Sunglasses - Gucci

Headscarf - Rock n Rose

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The Borg Jacket

I'm a huge fan of denim borg jackets, & this hybrid version was a quick add-to-cart situ before it was even cold enough to wear. Perfect for this time of year when coat season hasn't really kicked off, & super easy to drape over anything chilllll.

Jacket: TopShop

Glasses: Gucci

Tee: TopShop

Boots: Calvin Klein 

Trousers: TopShop

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Goth Spice

One of those #allblackeverything moments: they're pretty common in my life tbh.

Love the simplicity & casual nature of these track pants paired w/ Gucci platform sneakers & a cropped shirt or tee. They're super high waist, with zipped pockets & functional zipper on the bottom in that true 90's style...love it.

Shirt: Revolve

Track Pants: Me + Em

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Shoes: Gucci

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

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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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Platforms VS Mini

Much to my surprise, the heat continues here in England, and I continue to leave the house without a jacket - with a totally perplexed look on my face. Who even am I? I love a jacket. It really has been warm though, so a simple mini + white tee is a good choice for a day in the high 20's. 

Upped the game with killer Gucci platform sneakers (I bought these with my 15 year old self in mind - had a v.similar pair back in the day, minus the Gucci price tag obvs) and simple belt.

Tee - old Zara, similar here

Skirt - Pretty Attitude

Belt - Gucci

Bag - Balenciaga

Sunglasses - Ray-Ban

Shoes - Gucci

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Orange + Black

There's something that makes you feel so damn feminine when wearing a maxi dress w/ a high thigh split. I picked up this Ganni maxi dress in the Net-A-Porter sale, and had the chance to wear it this weekend at a 24 hr spa getaway with my best - it was pretty magical. 

It feels like a dream to wear, and so easy to style: a killer piece for wedding invites/summer parties/work shit you have to attend. Or anytime you wanna feel goooood.

Dress - Ganni [also here]

Shoes - Dorateymur

Bag - Louis Vuitton 

Hat - Gucci

Sunglasses - Ray-Ban

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