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Some days you might feel like your secret weapon is a bright lipstick, killer heels or your favorite handbag. But if there is one item you can rely on and work with all year round, it’s the statement blazer. This was a very popular trend on the scene of this London Fashion week and whether you choose to go for mono cotton stripes from Mango, tweed fabrics from Marc Jacobs, or floral prints by Stella McCartney, you’re guaranteed to obtain a stylish look with minimum effort!
Team this wardrobe must-have with fitted jeans, a simple T, some layered jewellery, and neutral coloured pumps or heels and Voila!
Top tip: pull the sleeves of your blazer jacket up for a relaxed chic touch.
Here are just a few I’ve selected for you to browse:
Vero Moda £34
Moschino Cheap and Chic £799
A Wear blazer £60
Soon blazer £28
Dries Van Noten £530
Jane Norman soft tropical print £15
Asos blazer £35
Free People floral blazer £82
Mango cotton blazer £59
FCUK red blazer £163
Miu Miu £560
Alice & Olivia £271
If you’re looking for that little something extra special to give to your Mum this Mother’s day why not add a bit of luxury into her life with one of these gorgeous gifts. And if your other half is struggling to find you something then why not give him a nudge and forward him this post… Something to suit all tastes and budgets:
Marc by Marc Jacos £229
Laura Mercier flawless skin £85
Anton Heunis £80
Givenchy Lipstick £25
Givenchy scarf £205
Chloe scarf £58
Mulberry zip purse £150
Vivienne Westwood purse £125
Smythson key ring £60
Liberty bag £24.95
An easy way to brighten up a plain outfit with hardly no effort at all is the big, reliable, chunky necklace. The bigger, the bolder, the better, as long as you let the necklace do the talking and don’t go OTT by teaming it with a cocktail dress or fussy clothing. Simply wear it over a t-shirt, blouse or jumper/sweater and you’ll have your answer to casual chic.
I’ve carefully hand-picked a few necklaces for you to browse and hopefully you’ll find one that you’ll happily add to your accessory collection
Asos necklace £68
Shourouk necklace £405
Asos necklace £32
Anthropologie necklace £48
Asos necklace £18
Anthropologie £48
Monsoon £35
Marni necklace £363
Marc by Marc Jacobs £84
Marc by Marc Jacobs £84
Zara cut out necklace £10
NW3 Hobbs necklace £29
M & S necklace £17.50
M & S necklace £17.50
There is no time like the present to get rid of those tired old bras and knickers and update your underwear with some gorgeous new lingerie. Whether you want to treat your Valentine or simply yourself, invest in some of these beautiful gems which are sure to help put a spring back in your step (and in his!).
PS: It goes without saying : don’t forget matching bottoms!!!
La Perla £95
La Perla £151
Mimi Holliday £27
Lascivious £89
Stella McCartney £55
Chantelle £40
Chantelle £65
Chantelle £59
Aubade £68
La Perla £91
Agent Provocateur £125
Agent Provocateur £95
Princess Tam Tam £37
It’s still cold and miserable, and we’re hanging on to our dear woolies so if you’re not quite ready to start thinking about your spring/summer wardrobe, yet, don’t worry, that’s just completely normal. If however, you’d would like to add a bit more versatility to your current look, then invest in a must have piece that is sure to lift the mood and bring you a step closer to Spring: The printed trousers! These are not only bang on trend but you’ll also be able to wear them all year round.
Team with ankle boots or heels, a simple white or neutral colour shirt, blouse or tee and add a cropped jacket for a very chic look that can work both at the office and an evening out.
I have hand picked a few of these fabulous printed trousers out there for you:
Asos Print trousers £38
Asos – geometric print trousers £40
Mango print trousers £29.99
Marc by Marc Jacobs £174
Diane Van Furstenberg trousers £154
Vivienne Westwood – Safari trousers
Boohoo – Rachel Folk trousers £20
Boohoo – relaxed fit printed trousers £20
Boohoo- Paisley printed trousers £20
Warehouse Tile print trouser Navy £30
Do you remember the days when we used to make our own friendship bracelets? I remember clearly asking my Mum to buy me a pack of cords and then having to spend hours painfully applying some sort of knotting system to create a small colourful wrist band. Once done, I would proudly present the finished item to a chosen friend and ask her to wear it forever (or at least till it wore off). Because that’s what 10 year old girls do!
Forward a few decades later and it’s fair to say that the world of fashion didn’t miss an opportunity and took the friendship bracelet fury to a whole new level, turning it into a jewelry must-have for grown-ups.
There is nothing wrong with buying your own friendship bracelet. These little beauties are a great answer to easy, chic jewelry and a simple way to add something interesting to your look, especially when you don’t feel like going heavy on chunky accessories.
So why not treat yourself or a friend to one. Here is a selection of my favorite ones currently out there:
Morganne Bello bracelet John Lewis £65
Astley Clark friendship bracelet £195
Mulberry heart friendship bracelet £70
Mulberry peace friendship bracelet £70
Morganne Bello Orange bracelet John Lewis £65
Marc Jacobs bracelet £30
John Lewis £30
Swarosvki bracelet £28
Ted Baker Flying Duck £12
Melissa Odabash gold and grey lotus £45
Goldsmith gold Feather £51
Very often, if I suggest to someone to explore “layering” I get a blank look in return and I can see them envisioning themselves just piling on a whole bunch of woolly layers that will turn them into an unflattering version of the Michelin man.
So, here it is my dear blog followers, a quick and easy master class in layering:
At a time when it is freezing outside and boiling indoors, getting to grips with great layering is useful but it also allows you to have fun with your wardrobe, be more adventurous, mixing and matching some of your clothes you never thought would work together. And all this to complete a relaxed, chic and stylish look.
You can achieve great layering techniques, whether you wish to play with neutral colours to accomplish a soft feminine look, adding a splash of colour to brighten it up or mixing and matching patterns and textures to make more of a statement. Below are a few examples to give you an idea and hopefully inspire you to become queen of layering:
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Happy layering!
On popular demand (you know who you are), and because anytime soon our streets will be covered in sleet or snow, I am writing a blog about the all important subject of Wellington Boots.
I love wellies. I don’t know if it’s because they remind me of long Sunday afternoon walks in the country side with friends and family before hitting the local pub, or because they have the ability to still make an outfit work somehow (outdoor outfits that is). It’s all about choosing a pair that you know will work for your own personal style, will last you years and are comfy and cozy enough that you look forward to wearing them.
My favorite welly brand is Hunter: Although on the more expensive side of welly prices, their design makes them extremely flattering on womens’ legs and less farmer boot like, and their quality means they’re reliable and durable.
Here, I’ve selected a few great pairs, from designer to high street brands, for you to choose from and keep your feet warm and dry this winter:
Miss Chic Wellies (standard fit) £22.49
Joules Womens Printed Wellies £33
Hunter Boots Belsize £95
Hunter Gloss Short Wellies – Violet £69
BURBERRY Wellington boot £258
Chooka Plaid £29.99
Vienna, Ruby/Navy £36
Next Navy Quilted Biker Wellies £30
Next Black And Tan Rider Wellington Boots £28
Barbour Town & Country, £59.95
Joules Womens Premium Glossy Wellies £52
It’s Monday, it’s January, it’s freezing!!! So treat yourself to a little “pick me up” without the guilt factor and choose from STYLE Pour Moi’s selection of gorgeous accessories currently on SALE at bargain prices. So, go on, before you get stuck into work, chores and daily duties, start your week with a little ray of sunshine:
Reiss clutch was £89 now £26
Marc By Marc Jacobs Multi Gems Ring was £70 now £42
Jil Sander Sunglasses was £173 now £56
Moschino Cheap & Chic Bow Detail Glove was £85 now £34
Marc By Marc Jacobs Flight Oiseau D’amour Necklace was £150 now £90
Hobbs Umbrella Brooch was £39 now £11
Marc By Marc Jacobs Bird Profile Ring was £60 now £36
See by Chloe ipad cover was £67 now £47
Accessorize Wool Beret was £14 now £4
Miss Selfridge Stone Arrow Collar was £16 now £8
Banana Republic Square Tortoise Buckle Belt was £39 now £19