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House of Sunny

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House of Sunny is a fashion forward brand which really intrigues me. Prominent in its cohesive and unusual collections are exaggerated forms, where sharply cut edges blend with and give form to the loosely fitted designs. I like how the 'clean flawless aesthetic' of their garments is enhanced through a monotone, neutral pallet, though there are some striking patterns scattered in the mix. The structured and masculine silhouettes are quite powerful for me, though I feel they are softened by their luxurious use of fabric. It's great that HoS promotes wearable, staple pieces that will really endure, both in their quality and their innovative approach to style.





And here are the pieces I would love to get my hands on:


This laid back crop is still made feminine by its silky fabric and softly shaped sides.

 I really love the cool mix of textures on this dress which are distinct, even though they overlap with the buckle tie running across
Love it - this suit would definitely turn heads in the office!

Vintage Rework

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 The 50s is my favourite era for fashion inspiration, in its intensification of the feminine silhouette, a celebration of new colours and fabrics and a sense of luxury instilled after the war. A couture culture was heightened by prominent designers; Dior's nipped in waists and full skirts and Chanel's straight suited looks really inspired an ease of glamour. We still rely heavily on the signature styles of the era, but we also have a desire for vintage pieces that we can combine into our modern  looks and claim as our own. One of my vintage relics is my Lucite box bag, with an intricate lace surrounding and carved patterned lid. If you don't mind the contents of your bag being on show then it's a very pretty accessory to carry round! I've stayed somewhat true to the 50s with a pencil skirt, high heels and Hawaiian style shirt - hope you enjoy :) x

Bralet: Undiz, Shirt: Missguided, Skirt: H&M, Shoes: Bank, Bag & Ring: Vintage, Watch: Sekonda




Trend Report - Step Into Spring A-Z

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The 70's queen reigned over the catwalks for SS15, strutting forward in hippie chic fringing and flowing, flowered boho dresses. Suede tassles, leather boots and denim shorts reminiscent of cowgirls and Indians, stood alongside models in rock-chick flares, sequins and stars & stripes. An unusual interplay of Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter took place for many designers, who showcased long jackets, jumpers and brilliant furs among the dainty sheers and delicate fabrics. One of my top picks would have to be Giambattista Valli, whose elegant minimal top & skirt combos are patterned in fresh whites and pale pinks. I also love Miu Miu's looks boasting feminine high-waisted leather pencil skirts and ruffled crops, pretty pointed bow boots, and fur collared coats in pastels and bright reds. I particularly like Chanel's, Fendi's and Jonathan Saunders' take on reengaging and softening the masculine suit. Finally, Mary Katrantzou's beautiful sequinned floral pieces, D&G's cute floral sheer ankle socks and Lela Rose's vintage floral designs really got me excited about hitting Spring/Summer! I've created an A-Z trend guide, which again I got a bit carried away with, but should give an idea of how you can integrate the trends into your everyday looks.

ACCESSORIES

BOWS

BOMBERS

CHECKS

 DENIM


FLARES


FLORALS

 FRINGING

 FUR

 70'S - HIPPIE

JACKETS 

 JUMPERS

 LEATHER

 MIXED TEXTURES - PRINTS

 ORITENTAL

 SHEER

 SHIRTS

 STRIPES

 SUITS



I'm feeling 22

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February is a very busy month for me given that most of my family have birthdays around this time, including my twin's and mine! Luckily for me I got to have double the celebrations, and so got to try out my two new jumpsuits. Being rather small I was a bit apprehensive about buying a jumpsuit, though with a bit of sewing I managed to not to trip over too much! I love the textured effect of the 70s style jumpsuit by Topshop, which is flecked with silver to add glamour to the understated grey design. I feel it's elegant with the Bardot shoulders, made stylish with the long wide-legged trousers. My favourite one however has to be my Nasty Gal black fitted jumpsuit. I love the bow sash that makes this jumpsuit a statement piece, furthered by the plunging sweetheart bust. 
Which do you prefer?
x

 Jumpsuit: Nasty Gal, Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Necklace: Talullah Tu



 Jumpsuit: Topshop


Style Icon - Diane Kruger

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German born Elite model turned Hollywood actress, Diane Kruger, certainly deserves a spot on my top style icon list. Channeling designers such as Chanel, Calvin Klein and Jason Wu, Diane is known for risk taking, balancing sophistication with an element of fun. Her red carpet and front row looks play on vintage styles in monochrome or 'blush' colours, complimenting her light hair and complexion. My favourite outfits look to simple accessorizing; Diane shows that a clutch, courts and a bold red lip are all you need to look ultra chic. 


Valentine's Outfit

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 Valentine's Day was just a big excuse to bring pugs into the mix, as it was love at first sight when I caught my eye on these adorable white socks! It's not the most conventional outfit for the occasion (it was very windy and cold at the time and I don't think I could brave it outside for too long) though again, I do love the combination of bright pink and red. The sheer fabric of the skirt and the cute bow and heart shaped pieces, create a more playful take on a romantic look. I feel like a loved up Alice from Wonderland in this outfit - now all I need is a talking rabbit and a whopping tea party!

 Jacket: Vera Moda, Skirt & Socks: ASOS, Top: Nasty Gal, Shoes: Vivienne Westwood
PUUGGSSS!


Happy Valentine's <3




January Wishlist - Topshop

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I've always spent far too much time trawling through countless pages online, looking desperately at the many different items I could only dream of buying. I'm sure most of us are familiar with the satisfaction that comes with continuously adding items to our virtual, dream basket, and the despair at having to abandon them, with great willpower, by quickly clicking off the page. I find online browsing a calming past time, having acquired quite the knack when it comes to efficiently ordering the page (mostly by price for this post-student) and opening hundreds of tabs in the hunt for the perfect outfit.This can very quickly turn into a stressful situation however, which is what I found when creating my January Wishlist. WHY do I become so attached to a piece of fabric or a few jewels? There is a very frivolous side to fashion where the cultural demand for trends churned out by the minute, cause distress for those like me who can't keep up with the costs attached. But I can't help admiring a well designed or interesting piece of clothing, which I value as more of a work of art and something that I can't resist wanting to wear!

Enough babbling for now, my problem creating this month's wishlist was, that when looking at my first destination - Topshop - I fell in love with almost everything on the site, so much so that I had to devote the entire wishlist to the store! Well played, Topshop. I will show you a few of my favourite pieces (believe me there were more). Again my eyes were caught by the metallics, pastels, and simply detailed pieces which perhaps reflects my style, and will persist beyond the changing trends.


Red Leather

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As you may have seen in my previous posts, I really do like the combination of pink and red, as I feel the colours complement each other well. The pink and red shades in my post Colour Block, were rather vibrant, so here I've opted for muted tones which have a more wintry appeal. Again, I love mixing many textures in one look, and am especially pleased with my fluffy jumper bought for me as a Christmas present by my twin - she knows me so well! It's quite a plain outfit, so I added a bow to make it more girly, though this sadly broke during the snapping and my attempt to make one wasn't so good! Hope you enjoy, anyway :) x

Coat: New Look, Jumper: Boohoo, Skirt: ASOS, Boots: H&M, Bow & Tights: Primark, Bracelet: Talullah Tu, Nail Varnish: Ciate




Autumn Hues

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 The last few weekends I've been travelling up to Nottingham so it's been nice to finally stay at home! Although I can never stay in for too long, and took a trip to Namco Funscape in Southwark. It's a great arcade with retro games like Pacman, I managed to embarrass myself on the dance machine, bumper cars, and in bowling... I was pretty awful. But it was nostalgic, it brought out my inner child (not like that's hard)  I would definitely recommend it for a fun day out. So here I am after my trip feeling slightly more adultlike. I'm wearing my favourite jacket for colder weather as it's padded, and it being oversized makes me feel instantly cosy. Though my love for pastel colours won't fade I felt like keeping things dark with this outfit, with neutral tan heels (I like how they match the autumn leaves). Hope you like :).

Top: Topshop, Skirt: Internacionale, Jacket: Rokit, Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Earrings: vintage