Posts in May, 2014
[caption id="attachment_5010" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Aurelie and Jade at the Wool and the Gang HQ[/caption] Since I discovered Wool and the Gang back in January this year, the posse of knitters seem to be cropping up all over the shop; A feature in the sidebar of The Sunday Times Style section, a link from one of my favourite bloggers and a celebrity collaboration with some of my favourite British designers... ...READ MORE
[caption id="attachment_4991" align="aligncenter" width="750"] On 1st June, 10% of all sales made at Kurt Geiger's Covent Garden store will go to the Hope and Homes for Children Charity. Featured Image: NOLA sandals by Kurt Geiger £70.[/caption] Although at times I resent being accosted by charitable workers outside tube stations in London, and being badgered to give to causes when I already donate to organisations I follow and support, I do... ...READ MORE
My good friend Julia, from the blog Stylonylon, informed me the other day that she has never owned a white shirt - I know, crazy right? It's hardly a secret that a white shirt is my style staple and I have an extensive collection that I treasure. So when she received this beautiful one from Dawson D Rose, we chatted through how she would style it for various occasions and concluded... ...READ MORE
With the meteoric rise in popularity of mens fashion, it would seem all our favourite womenswear labels are keen to get in on the action. Whistles, of course is one of them. OR A 35year old label, that since the appointment of Jane Sheperdson as CEO in 2008, has become the exemplary of high-end, high street women’s wear - always with a tailored (or whistled if you will) edge. This month,... ...READ MORE
Have you heard of Jenni Kayne? I have to be honest, either had I. Here's what I've found out though - the Californian designer launched her line in 2003 at a mere nineteen years of age! The look is simple and refined - in her own words she designs: “Super-chic, easy to wear clothes...Nothing tricky, nothing precious, just good clothes that work for you.” The above suits are taken from her... ...READ MORE
I have a total aversion to cowboy boots. I know that Chanel has gone and made Dallas fashionable, and I'm all up for fringes and Navajo, but I draw the line at the Texan boot, sorry I just do. The desert boot however is a whole other ball game. Western stitching injects a touch of the John Wayne without going overboard, and the ankle skimming length makes them perfect for... ...READ MORE
Do you think you get to an age, where you are just too old to experiment with rainbow coloured hair? I still have a check list of self mutilation decoration that I want to get done before I turn thirty, that includes a tattoo of a lemon (don't ask) and piercing the solid bit of cartilage that connects my ear to my cheek. I would also love, love, love to... ...READ MORE
Forget red carpet round ups cluttered with gowns worthy of princesses, model Aymeline Valade stole the show at Cannes this week, wearing this gorgeous Pallas tuxedo with statement CHANEL diamond ear rings. GET THE LOOK [show_shopthepost_widget id="65902"] ...READ MORE
Hey there fellow Europeans, how y'all doing? I'm going to assume you are currently sporting a Cheshire Cat style grin of epic proportion because the sun has got his most stylish hat on, which means Summer (yes Summer) has FINALLY arrived. Put a shrimp on the barbie and slap on some sunscreen, because for the next few weeks BBC weather predicts consistent toasty temperatures- hooray! As I expel my knitwear... ...READ MORE
[slideshow_deploy id='4877'] Do you remember when you were a tween, and you and your gaggle, would descend upon the seaside in a pre-pubescent bundle of anticipation? You had spent hours scouting for the perfect bikini, probably a triangular number from the back rails of TAMMY Girl, that your parents had frowned upon, but concluded was a battle you could win, as several inches of viscose were less likely to cause... ...READ MORE
Oh my days! Let's take minute to window shop shall we? To whimsically eye up these espadrilles and visualise how they would look slipped onto our feet. To envisage all the ankle baring pants we could pair with them, and the glamorous outings we would embark on. Ah, just imagine it. Now, let's calculate how long it would take to save up for said shoes. I figure if I lived... ...READ MORE
Fashion is all very well and good, but if you can't actually do stuff in it, then it's pretty redundant if you ask me. Gawd, that's not a very "fashion blogger-esque" thing to say is it? But it's true. I love to flounce around with the best of them, but if honest on the weekend nothing floats my proverbial boat more than clambering into some comfortable clothing and setting off... ...READ MORE
I have purchased my fair share of irresponsible items, but a fixie bike with no breaks and a wonky seat takes the biscuit. My rather rusty, baby blue vintage bicycle and I have a tempestuous relationship at best. On a good day, she is my most prized possession, transporting me around Stockholm's sea front in unparalleled fashion. On a bad day, she propels me into my fellow cyclists at every... ...READ MORE
I have a little X that pops up in my calendar on a monthly basis. It marks the arrival of the fashion magazine drop - I live in Stockholm, so it's circa a week after local readers get their copies delivered. Nothing makes me happier than a zen filled Sunday sipping coffee and gorging a cornucopia of advertising, the written word and beautiful imagery. I am frequently caught sniffing... ...READ MORE
I wrote a post a few months back questioning whether or not my (let's call it) petite frame could handle the cut of the culotte, and was delighted when the lovely lasses over at PAPER London offered to help me out with a pair to experiment with. If you haven't heard of Kelly Townsend and Phillipa Thakeray's London label, than you can thank me later for this particular introduction. PAPER... ...READ MORE
Bonjour mes filles! I hope you "ça va" well today? As you are well aware I have a bit of penchant for shiny shoes - particularly of the flat variety. My silver school buckle-ups were strapped to my feet for the whole of last summer, but as Spring tentatively returns, I am now after a new pair to skip around Stockholm in. Cue, these leather loafers by French shoe label... ...READ MORE
There has been much talk of late about whether eating your five portions of fruit and veg a day is enough. Those of you who aren't English may not be familiar with the UK's governmental guidelines regarding how much roughage we should all be eating on a daily basis. When I was based in Britain, five portions were enough to keep you fit and healthy, but now there's talk of ten being... ...READ MORE
If I had a "Frequently Asked Questions" section for this blog, it would feature backpacks heavily. I often receive emails from readers who are looking for stylish alternatives to their handbags. Me and my backpack are inseparable, and I am the biggest advocate of wearing one, not just for reasons of style, but also because I carry my life around with me every day and it's better to do so... ...READ MORE
Have you noticed that there's a rather fishy trend going on? I was browsing my favourite online fashion destinations and noticed a pattern in my search results; Markus Lupfer tropical fish print joggers, ISSA underwater kaftan, Maison Scotch fish embroidered bomber, We are Handsome jelly fish leggings, and so the list goes on. Yep, fish are the birds of yester-season. Our crustaceous friends are adorning some key SS14 pieces and... ...READ MORE
[caption id="attachment_4748" align="aligncenter" width="651"] Richard Braqo creates his first ever flat shoes for & Other Stories.[/caption] Today Swedish high street store, & Other Stories, unveiled a new collaboration with London-based footwear designer Richard Braqo. The shoemaker, know for his fierce stilettos has crafted an exclusive nine piece collection for the brand, that includes his first ever flat styles. Colours are neutral, refined to a palette of black, silver, white and nude,... ...READ MORE
When my phone is on shuffle it can deliver some rather embarrassing results (namely in the realms of Miley Cyrus ballads circa 2013), but today whilst I was making breakfast it graced me with Mungo Jerry's "In the Summertime" - if I could whistle you a section (slightly out of tune) I would, just in case you're confusing it with Will Smith or Ella Fitzgerald's summer themed hits. It can... ...READ MORE
When it comes to jewellery I tend to buy a select number of pieces and then wear them religiously until they rust. My current obsessions are skinny stack rings and a little model tin soldier on a chain that I was gifted for my birthday by the girls over at Teeeshit. Strolling the internet the other day I stumbled across this keychain by bag designer of the moment Sophie Hulme.... ...READ MORE
You would be forgiven for not having heard of Private White VC, but this relatively young outerwear brand will soon be more than just an insider tip. Named after label owner James Eden’s great grandfather, a First World War hero, the brand’s history is as interesting as their designs. Based in a factory in Manchester, where all of their products are made, all of Private White VC's materials are sourced... ...READ MORE
Stop the lights! Hold the traffic! Sound the alarm! Approximately a week ago, something truly beautiful happened. My favourite doppelgangers appeared on television. Yep, Mary Kate and Ashley - my twinspirations - partook in a rare interview, and with Ellen no less. The bar was set high with Sophia Grace and Rosie (you remember those tutu clad kids belting out age appropriate versions of Nicki Minaj?), but the Olsen twins... ...READ MORE