Ink

Some people like to eat chocolate when they have had a rubbish day, others like to go for a run to clear their heads. I like to buy shoes, and these ink blue Topshop ones are my most recent purchase. The heel is huge, the ink blue pops perfectly against the black background, and the barely there ankle strap makes my legs look super long, what more could a girl want?

Jx

Roka

I love sample sales, and Sophia Webster did not disappoint! I was a little late in the day having had plans on Saturday, so had to do an early Sunday morning dash and was a little worried that there would be nothing left. However I need not have worried, I walked in and there neatly stacked were those beautiful pink boxes bringing out the girly girl within in 2 seconds flat.

I went with three shoes in mind (Molly, Leilou and Roka). I didn't see any Leilou, and there was only two Molly left neither of which were my size (curse having a Size 41!)  But low and behold they had the Roka and no one was stopping me taking them home. Perfection in a shoe!

All this meant I was also late for my Sunday morning ballet class, but one quick glance at the box and me mouthing the words 'sample sale' meant all was forgiven.

Jx

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Roka Pump | Sophia Webster

On the first day of Christmas ...

My true love sent to me the perfect pair of Christmas heels!

Jx

 

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Heels | Christian Louboutin

Black Friday.

Uniform. 

Who said black had to be boring 

(p.s coat worn over the shoulders only obv.)

Jx

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Coat | Topshop

Heels | Christian Louboutin

Knit | Topshop

Skirt | French Connection

Paint the town ... pink.

OK so granted not tonight as I am snuggled up in the warmth blogging and catching up on some blog admin! However if I was out tonight this look would be my ideal!

I have been looking for ages for a midi that works with everything and I think I have found it in this great one from Joy, the length is perfect and it would go with almost everything in my wardrobe. The Zoe Karssen T-shirt is perfect and an amazing buy since it is from The Outnet (2 more of these T-shirts are officially on my Christmas list). The heels are amazing and I don't think I need to say anything more other than amazing once again. Finally the clutch or should I say Klutch, I have featured the clear version on a previous post (see here) however the black version is just as great and if it wasn't Klear I love these Klutches!!

Finally throw on your trusty leather and you are out of the door.

Jx

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Top | Zoe Karssen

Clutch | Klear Klutch

Heels | Gianvito Rossi

Jacket | Warehouse

Skirt | Joy

Mid-Season Sale Picks

So since everywhere has gone into sale, I thought I would share with you my sale picks. I think it is important to keep your head when it is sale time, so I always try to pick great wardrobe staples that will work across the seasons, and with these picks coming in at under £250 it is a great time to update your wardrobe at half the price.

Jx



 

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First Row L-R | Oasis | River Island | Topshop

Second Row L-R | Topshop | River Island | Topshop

Bottom Row L-R | ASOS | Topshop | Topshop

It's rude to stare ...

But it would be hard not to if you were wearing this amazing Jason Wu leather skirt, the colour just pops. If I had money to burn I would be purchasing this three times over I completely love it!!

I have mixed up the muted pallet so that it doesn't sit too dull against the skirt. The bag is by Joseph and is probably one of the best bags I have seen this season so far, it works perfectly for me as it lends itself to all styles. The knit is just classic and as I have said before Kooples is one of my go to stores, I love their ethos and simplicity.

Working in some high street with the classic oversized black coat from Warehouse and killer heels from River Island, this isn't a look for those who are shy and retiring. But those who dare tend to win and this is a winner in my eyes!

Jx

 



 

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Bag | Joseph

Heels | River Island

Knit | The Kooples

Coat | Warehouse

Skirt | Jason Wu

Wrapped up and ready for conkers!

I am in full Autumn mode as I sit sipping giant mugs of tea enjoying a full evening of blogging, thinking about leaves falling and beautiful rich conkers sat in the trees.

So this evenings outfit is all about rich tones and being wrapped up! This Whistles jumper is fast becoming a blogger's favourite so it wasn't long before it appeared on Paper Thin, it is gorgeous the perfect jumper to snuggle up. My favourite find however is this burgundy boyfriend coat from New Look, it is gorgeous and an amazing price point (I am off to purchase tomorrow!)

The trousers are Topshop Boutique and I love the cut! ASOS never fails me and these Hoxton heels are a classic they will literally go with everything in your wardrobe, boyfriend jeans, midi skirt, masculine trousers literally everything!

Jx

 



 

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Bag | ASOS

Heels | ASOS

Knit | Whistles

Coat | New Look

Trousers | Topshop Boutique

 

 

Midi. Check.

So as you probably have established I am a fan of the midi. I love the flexibility of the length, it works really well as a day to night piece and the look below is the perfect way to achieve this.

The midi is from Topshop and comes in an electric blue as well as the amazing olive, which wins for me hands down. The colour is just perfect for Autumn and with pink being the colour of the season this really is the perfect complement. Adding to this the splits give it a little edge whilst still making it suitable for everyday wear.

Joseph never fails to disappoint me for knitwear nor does Office for killer heels. However the clutch is the Pièce de résistance (if a little impractical but when is that ever really am issue?!) It is from Klear Klutch and stocked at ASOS, amazing!

Jx

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Pumps | Office

Skirt | Topshop

Knit | Joseph @ Net-a-Porter

Clutch | Klear Klutch @ ASOS

Sugar Kane

As you will know from previous posts (see here) I am a Christopher Kane fan, and although I would have loved to showcase the floral feather-appliqué cashmere sweater which is at the very top of my never going to happen wish list hehe, I thought I would show the more everyday aspect of the label.

This cashmere open back sweater is amazing and is probably the most classic piece in the A/W 13 collection, I love it. You can wear styled below with jeans (Christopher Kane of course) and some killer heels or really go to town and team it with the animal-print goat and leather skirt, which is another favourite of mine.

Jx

 



 

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Knit | Christopher Kane

Bag | Saint Laurent

Jeans | Christopher Kane

Pumps | Christian Louboutin

All at Net-a-Porter

My long standing love affair ...

Paul Smith was one of the first labels I ever purchased, I was 17 and bought the I Heart PS pink boob tube (OK so not a classic granted) but I still have it today and it always makes me smile. After that I developed my palate and purchased a teal cardigan with silk panels, I think from the A/W 01 collection, which I wore constantly as the colour was amazing.

My love for Paul Smith has not faded over the years as it still fits my personal style so well, girly with a masculine edge and classic with a little quirk. So you may be a little surprised that I haven't gone with traditional layered trousers look they do so well, but I fell in love with this perfect winter cocktail dress and I hope you do too.

Enjoy and roll on 4pm!!

Jx

 



 

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Heels | Saint Laurent

Bag | The Kooples

Dress | Paul Smith

Jacket | Paul Smith

Librarian Girl

So it's day three of London Fashion Week, and this mornings post is showcasing all that I love about Temperley.

Classic yet contemporary, sexy but never obvious, perfect girliness with a strong edge.

If the SS14 Pre Collection is anything to go by 2pm today is going to hit the mark once more!

Jx

 



 

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Boots | Gucci

Shirt | Temperley

Clutch | Olympia Le-Tan

Skirt | Temperley

Oh to be a girl

There are days when I love dressing up and being a girl. So as LFW progresses I couldn't resist posting the Accelerator dress by Antipodium. It is girly perfection, cheeky and fun! This dress makes me want to twirl around no matter where I am, even if it is 10am on a Saturday morning! Partner with the Miu Miu heels and you can't go wrong.

To complete I added the perfect black coat (as previously mentioned here) and Antipodium studs.

Another thing I like about Antipodium is the price point, I was reading the other day that the High Street is more than ever snapping at heels of ready to wear, but brands like this are really snapping back proving that you can purchase amazing garments without completely breaking the bank. So now what's your excuse?

Jx

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Dress | Antipodium

Coat | Topshop

Earrings | Antipodium

Heels | Miu Miu

All the leaves are ... Orange

Or at least the coats are in my world!

I was heading back home from London yesterday and whilst waiting for my train I looked across Kings Cross station to see a sea of blackness. It seems once the nights get darker and the days get colder the first thing we do is head straight for the black winter coat. Now don't get me wrong I love a classic black coat as much as the next girl (and have an amazing one lined up for an upcoming post) however this Autumn I am asking you all to try something a little different.

This tomato coat by Topshop is exactly what I am talking about and looks great with the Sophie Hulme knit, she is a current favourite of Vogue and moi, so you know it is a good purchase! I kept the rest of the look simple, after all the coat is there to do the talking.

So this Autumn, be brave and put some colour into your wardrobe.

Jx

 

 

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Knit | Sophie Hulme

Coat | Topshop

Watch | Miss Selfridge

Skirt | Karen Millen

Boots | Karen Millen

Grey Lux

I love grey, it is one of my favourite colours to wear and it always looks so elegant without really having to try. Great for a daytime look. It also means that you can add a more garish accessory without it looking too brash, below I went with the Victoria Beckham yellow tote. Pricey but amazing so I couldn't resist.

These R13 distressed jeans are perfect to ensure that the outfit doesn't look too put together, and I am really loving River Island's knitwear collection this season so far this chunky knit is amazing and they have some super great coordinating knitwear which I will be purchasing!!

Jx

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Pumps | Zara

Tote | Victoria Beckham @ Net-a-Porter

Coat | Topshop

Knit | River Island

Jeans | R13 @ Net-a-Porter

Capsule Wardrobe: September

Here are my picks for my September capsule wardrobe ... bring on Autumn!

Jx

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Left to Right.

Row 1| River Island | Band of Outsiders | The Kooples

Row 2 | Topshop | Whistles | T by Alexander Wang

Row 3 | Christian Louboutin | ASOS | French Connection

This girl loves glasses.

I really love glasses. I own quite a few pairs that I wear on a regular basis for no other reason than I love they way they change-up my look. These glasses are a dream pair and I think they work really well with this outfit. This shorts and knit combination is a great work to weekend city look, now all I need to do is embrace the weekend!

Jx

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Glasses | Cutler and Gross @ Net-a-Porter

Knitwear | Topshop

Heels | ASOS

Shorts | Maje @ Net-a-Porter

Clutch | Whistles

Knit me up!

As soon as I saw this Topshop skirt I knew it was going to be on my Autumn hit list, it is amazing! I love the bright pop of colour and it just works so well with the rest of the monochrome look.

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Jacket | Miss Selfridge

Heels | River Island

Knitwear | Milly @ Net-a-Porter

Skirt | Topshop

Clutch | See by Chloe @ Net-a-Porter

Meow

I love, love, love this midi skirt from Topshop, and the split makes it bang on trend. Midi skirts are going to play a big role in my autumn wardrobe styled with knitwear and killer heels as below. I never like to be too girly so a chunky boyfriend watch is the perfect accessory.

Jx

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Skirt | Topshop

Knitwear | Rebecca Taylor @ The Outnet

Watch | ASOS

Heels | Saint Laurent @ Net-a-Porter

This girl loves shoes.

I always look at people's shoes, it is a habit. I feel that shoes complete an outfit and like most girls you can never have enough.

Metallics are always a firm favourite of mine and the silver Topshop ones will be making my wish list this month (and the YSL ones are on my major wish wish wish list hehe)

I really like good everyday shoes that work with everything, and black is my go to colour. The Kurt Geiger hi-tops are amazing, definite Sunday sneakers, and once again Topshop hasn't failed to provide me with some good chunky, masculine flat for the new season.

Finally bejewelled flats are something I really like, and the Dolce and Gabbana pair below are ideal for work. However the Charlotte Olympia star sign flats are top of my list! I am also lucky that the Capricorn ones are the perfect colour for the autumn ... it may be time to raid my savings!

Jx

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From left to right on each line.

Metallic flats - Topshop and YSL @ The Outnet

Basic Black - Topshop and Kurt Geiger

Bejewelled flats - Dolce and Gabbana and Charlotte Olympia both @ Net-a-Porter