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.
Trend Report - Step into Spring - Colours
An array of sugar-hued and boldly bright colours illuminated the catwalks for SS15, in a fun mix of delicate embossments and striking prints, laces and ruffles, soft leathers and shimmering satins. Also featured for the season were darker shades of black, navy, rich purples and deep khakis, which worked harmoniously with the lighter shades to disrupt the traditional associations of colour for Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter. I did get a little overexcited in the making of my trend report posts, and ended up saving over 1000 images from Vogue to create these collages... I know. So here are some of my favourite designs showcasing the colour trends, from the earthen tans to the crisp whites and vivid yellows - enjoy!
BEIGE & TAN
WHITE
BLUE
PASTELS & PINK
RED
YELLOW
I'm feeling 22
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?
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Jumpsuit: Nasty Gal, Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Necklace: Talullah Tu
Jumpsuit: Topshop
Style Icon - Diane Kruger
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
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!
Happy Valentine's <3
Perfect Valentine's
Sorry for not posting in a while, it's been a very busy time for birthdays (including my own on Saturday) and I'm now knackered! I'll put up my birthday post soon though - I loved the jumpsuit that I wore way too much not to show you it! But turning 22 aside, another important occasion creeping up for many is good old Valentine's Day.Whether you're out with the love of your life, with your friends or just eating ice cream and watching films all day, you should all have the perfect time! To help me with this I've got the 'perfect' underwear for making me feel good - literally. Lingerie for me is one of the things that I never get bored of purchasing, it always makes me feel better if I'm having a down day, even though it's only me who sees it every day! These statement undies, in both senses of the term, are great; I adore Undiz lingerie and only wish more places stocked it in the UK! I also treated myself to the beautiful Bluebella red satin bow set which is certainly a perfect pick for Valentine's <3.
Undiz via ASOS
Bluebella
My Valentine's day outfit will follow, but for now I'll show you my attempt at romantic nails! As I've said before I'm awful at painting my nails. I'm very inpatient and end up ruining them even if I sit still! However, I had the help of the brilliant Ciate Mini Nail Mansion calendar, which made me excited at the prospect of opening up all the small windows to reveal the pretty polishes. The glitter ones really caught my eye, especially the huge sparking silver polish set in the middle of the mansion. I used two sparkly shades of dark pink and purple, and a pale pink.
Dr Martens
Seeing as I raved about my unusual Dr Martens in my Christmas post, I thought I better get a move on and show you how they look! I really do think they're great with the school girl like straps and cute tassels, and make for a strange combination of pretty and Mod. Wearing my pink coat again now as the cold weather won't budge, and thought I'd match the shades of my shoes with my twin's beautiful leather bag, which she kindly let me borrow. I've also kept this outfit surprisingly practical, opting for jeans and a simple black polo. I never really wear jeans, but I like the fact that these are not high waisted (I have such a short body there's nothing of me left)!
I hope you like :) x
Jumper: Mango, Coat: New Look, Jeans: American Eagle, Shoes: Dr Martens, Bag: Bulaggi, Necklace: Talullah Tu


























