Paper Thin loves ... Blake LDN

One of the best parts of LFW is getting to wander around the designer showrooms stumbling upon brands that you love. I feel in love with three brands this season and Blake LDN was one of them. They are a stunning contemporary knitwear brand, and whilst no doubt I will be featuring them on the blog over the coming months, I just had to share with you their Redfern sweater in grey. It is a knitwear hug and the perfect addition to your a/w wardrobe.

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Knitwear | Blake LDN 

Jx

On the ninth day of Christmas ...

My true love gave to me nine gorgeous knits!

Jx

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Top L - R | Jonathan Saunders | Chloe | Topshop

Middle L - R | Joseph | J.W.Anderson | Joseph

Bottom L - R | Acne | Warehouse | American Vintage

A little luxury under £20

Who said luxury had to cost a fortune?

Jx

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Knit | Topshop

Hat | Miss Selfridge

Pyjama Top | River Island

Vest | J Crew

Ring | Whistles

Shorts | Warehouse

Clutch | ASOS

Pyjama Shorts | River Island

Nude Monday?

Mondays can be pretty dull, they are normally a hard slog after the weekend and to be honest tend to be a dressed down day for me (allowing my feet to recover from the weekend heels!) However I have been thinking I should buck the trend and start treating Monday as a new start to each week and making the most of it.

With that in mind enjoy some Monday outfit inspiration, I love the coat and I am seriously thinking if adding it to my winter wardrobe, bravo Warehouse. The knit is gorgeous and is super cosy (I have been eyeing it up for a while in my local Oasis he he). I love these jeans from Frame Denim, and I have been living in boyfriend jeans of late so these are perfect. To finish everything off nude accessories and there we go Monday just got style serious.

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Knit | Oasis

Jeans | Frame Denim

Bag | Topshop

Shoes | BCBGMAXAZRIA

Coat | Warehouse



Facing facts.

As I sit here on a pretty gloomy Sunday afternoon, I have decided to face facts and admit that winter is well and truly on its way. With that in mind I thought I would pull together an outfit that combines my perfect winter purchases.

Hats are big in my wardrobe but mainly of the bobble variety kind, however this fedora by ASOS is making me swoon.

As most of you may have figured out I love knitwear and no one has done it better this season than Whistles, I think this is the third appearance on Paper Thin from their range and I doubt it will be the last.

Leather is a staple in my wardrobe, but I think if I owned these Joseph leggings I am not sure I would ever take them off. They would be my go to item every day. I have a similar pair from Topshop but these really are the next level.

Boots, you can't get through the winter months without them, and I really like the edge they give to my more girly outfits. These from Zara are on my Christmas wish list, but may have to be promoted to my just got paid list next week as I am not sure I can wait any longer!

Finally I am not really a girl who wears a large amount of jewellery, normally one great piece is enough for me. This brass ring from People Tree is perfect, I already own a fair trade brass ring which I love and I always get compliments when I wear it, so it looks as if this will be joining my small but perfectly formed jewellery collection.

So there it is my winter wish list in one look, hope you love it as much as I do.

Jx

 

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Hat | ASOS

 

Ring | People Tree

 

Trousers | Joseph

 

Boots | Zara

 

Knitweat | Whistles

I Marant it all!

Today was the day that the Isabel Marant x H&M hit stores, and try as I did I didn't secure a single piece. However I still thought I would share with you a couple of my favourite pieces and I hope that some of you were luckier than me!

The boots are my favourite thing in the whole collection, alongside the fitted gold dress which I was desparate to get for the party season.

In classic Marant style I have kept the look simple, perfect for wearing what ever you are doing.

Jx



 

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Knit | J Crew

Jeans | Topshop

Boots | Isabel Marant x H&M

Earrings | Isabel Marant x H&M

Hat | Warehouse

Killing it in a kilt!

I am so loving the kilt trend, it is making me feel like I am dressing for Christmas every day. This Topshop one is my favourite on the high street, and these Zara heels work perfectly with the look, add to this a clean black polo neck and box bag and you are good to go.

Jx



 

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Knit | Oasis

Kilt | Topshop

Bag | Miss Selfridge

Heels | Zara

Autumn Fix: Knitwear

Knitwear is probably my favourite thing about Autumn. I love nothing more than throwing on my favourite jeans, snuggling up in cosy knits and a nice cup of peppermint tea.

Jx

 



 

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Top Row L - R | Rag and Bone | Miss Selfridge

Middle Row L - R | Richard Nicoll | Joseph | Topshop

Bottom Row L - R | Stella McCartney | Alexander Wang

Singing in the rain.

OK so I am not quite singing more like running in the rain, but you sometimes have to work with the lyric! For those of you who read my blog and are based in the UK, you will all feel my pain when it come to dismal wet weather, and understand when I say sometimes you need to have a little practicality in your wardrobe. So I have pulled together the perfect day-to-day outfit for running around in the showers.

However if the sun did come out I would throw off the chucks and raincoat and pull on these (click here) gorgeous Giuseppe Zanotti suede knee high boots, I am in love but they are not really weather practical but that hasn't ever stopped me before!!

Jx

 



 

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Hat | Barts @ ASOS

Converse | The Outnet

Knit | Stella McCartney @ Net-a-Porter

Coat | Joy

Jeans | Topshop

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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

Baby it's cold outside

So it is Saturday night and I am snuggled up warm and cosy, so I thought why not share some muted tones and lux fabrics ideal for nights like this.

Perfect!

P.s. I think I may have just found an amazing new underwear range ...

Jx

 

 



 

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Cushion | Habitat

Blanket | John Lewis

Socks | River Island

Jeans | River Island

Underwear | Base Range

Knitwear | T by Alexander Wang

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

Monday morning you sure look fine ...

Well I don't know about you but Mondays are always a panic day for me, the weekend is over and I am running round trying to squeeze everything in. So as a rule Monday equals practical, but that isn't to say I stray too far away from stylish. Below is my ideal Monday morning outfit comfy, practical and have you seen those pumps if a girl needs to run around she can do it in style!

The skirt is Topshop and it is just something you could wear anywhere, dressing it up or down. The knit is from Warehouse and I really like it, although I can imagine it might be a bit like marmite, which I loathe by the way. But the pumps, oh the pumps, they are Katie Grand Loves Hogan and they are an instant winner over the daily dilemma of I want to look great but need to haul ass over London catching 6 tubes as I go. These I need!!

Finally I am in love with this collection of rings by Whistles, they come in a variety of colours each with a different shape within them and at only £20 a ring a girl can own more than one!!

Jx

 



 

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Knitwear | Warehouse

Skirt | Topshop

Clutch | ASOS

Ring | Whistles

Flats | Katie Grand Loves Hogan

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

Sunday girl.

So the end of the weekend is almost here however I always like to make the most of my Sunday. Tonight is date night and I am currently living in boyfriend jeans with great knits. The Victoria Beckham ones below are an amazing purchase from The Outnet and Whistles are out doing themselves with knitwear this season.

I have added an oversized boyfriend coat in this season's colour, as well as these great flats from Zara which at under £25 are heading straight onto my payday purchase list!

Jx

 



 

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Knitwear | Whistles

Flats | Zara

Jeans | Victoria Beckham Denim

Bag | Topshop

Coat | Topshop

 

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

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

Purrrrrrfect

So I am a little late on the feline band wagon granted, but as a cat owner and general cat obsessive I am loving the trend. The Charlotte Olympia pumps that have been everywhere, are a personal favourite of mine and if you are going to go cat you may as well go all out, so the leopard print ones are my flat of choice.

I teamed them with this amazing leather A-line skirt from Topshop and a cute Sonia by Sonia Rykiel knit which is a bargain find on the The Outnet. Add to that some cute accessories (cat eye glasses a must) and a denim shirt, I am currently living in the two I recently purchased from Miss Selfridge as their denim range is amazing at the moment, and there we go feline perfection, if a little excessive hehe.

Jx



 

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Glasses | Spitfire @ ASOS

Shirt | Miss Selfridge

Knit | Sonia by Sonia Rykiel

Flats | Charlotte Olympia

Skirt | Topshop

Bring on the boots.

So Autumn is here and that means boots, boots and more boots. I am in love with this Lanvin pair and they are on my ultimate wish list.

I am also a fan of all things from the Kooples (this jacket is perfection). Their clean lines are exactly my style, and mean I can justify paying that little extra as they are not one season purchases. I have mixed in some amazing high street pieces, this River Island jumper is great and comes in black as well as this amazing red, making this the perfect Autumn outfit.

Jx

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Knitwear | River Island

Jacket | The Kooples

Shirt | Warehouse

Boots | Lanvin @ Net-a-Porter

Skirt | The Kooples