The weekly review 006

Fashion week focus.

Inspiration | Fashion can be the only inspiration this week, LFW was amazing, MFW is well under way and there is still Paris to go, keep up with all my favourite looks here

Purchase of the week | Fashion week means one thing ... arm candy, and it doesn't get better than this Anya Hindmarch tote and in the perfect shade of orange for Spring.

Buy now | Anya Hindmarch @ Net-a-Porter

Photographs | Loads of LFW posts and a little whitebait! For daily updates follow me on Instagram here

Game. Set. Match

I am in L.O.V.E with this grey co-ordinate set from Warehouse, it is perfect for spring and the cut is great. It is top of my pay day wish list, with nothing else coming close! I have styled it with this amazing Alexander Wang t-shirt, McQ flats and this stand out statement necklace from Zara.

Bring on spring!

Jx

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Jacket | Warehouse

Skirts | Warehouse

T-shirt | Alexander Wang @ The Outnet

Flats | McQ Alexander McQueen @ Net-a-Porter

Necklace | Zara

Weekend chores

Weekends are always extremely busy, having a full time job, as well as being a blogger means I have to cram in outfit posts, weekend chores, catching up with friends and everything in between. I therefore like an outfit that can see me through the day and would look great and not out of place no matter what I am doing.

I love this look, it is a kind of quirky/preppy, and would all day long. The flats are great practical and chic, as is the clear tote. I am all about layers at this time of year, and whilst I wouldn't want to hide the equipment shirt for one second as the print is amazing, having something oversized that I can throw on whilst running errands is ideal. Finally the shorts and shirt work perfectly for drinks with friends.

The perfect outfit to take you through a very busy Saturday!

Jx

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Knit | Stella McCartney @ Net-a-Porter

Short | Lover @ Net-a-Porter

Flats | Alexander Wang @ The Outnet

Bag | Topshop

Shirt | Equipment

Sales Picks

So it is sale time again and I have picked out the best buys which will see you through winter and beyond!

Jx

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Shirt | Warehouse

Knit | Whistles

Jacket | Whistles

Dress | Topshop Boutique

Bag | 3.1 Phillip Lim @ Net-a-Porter

Trainers | New Balance @ Schuh

Sandals | Aquazzura @ Net-a-Porter

Coat | Topshop Boutique

Jeans | Karl Lagerfeld @ Net-a-Porter

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

Fright Night!

With Halloween fast approaching I thought my first London post (yes the move is complete!) should give you a range of inspiration no matter what you are doing on fright night.

Jx

First up is the perfect Halloween night in, biting your nails on the sofa, watching your favourite scary movie hehe.

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Hat | ASOS

Knit | Topshop

Candy | River Island

Nail Wraps | Topshop

Pants | Zoe Karssen @ Net-a-Porter

 

Next is for those who are more adventurous on Halloween and are out and about getting scared!!



 

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Knit | Topshop

Skirt | T by Alexander Wang @ The Outnet

Boots | Office

Hat | River Island

Eyeliner | ASOS

Socks | Topshop

iPad Sleeve | Joy

 

Finally for sophisticated dress up, who said fancy dress couldn't be chic (styled with Helena Bonham Carter pile it up hair, of course) ...



 

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Clutch | ASOS

Sandals | ASOS

Eyelashes | Illamasqua @ ASOS

Hair Comb | Topshop

Dress | Christopher Kane @ Net-a-Porter

 

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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Autumn Fix: Bobble Hats

As winter in looming and the nights are drawing in, I love nothing more than to wrap myself up in an amazing bobble hat. So here is my top picks for keeping you warm and stylish this autumn.

P.s. The Orla Kiely one is amazing!!!

Jx

 



 

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Top L - R | River Island | Marks and Spencers

Middle L - R | Eugenia Kim @ Net-a-Porter | Joy

Bottom L - R | Orla Kiely @ ASOS | New Look

Are you checking me out?

Like all of you I am searching for the perfect winter coat. I normally buy more than one winter coat if I am honest, and this year will probably be no different, but the coat going to the top of my list is this great pale check coat from Topshop. I love the style and the length, it is something you can throw on with basics and it looks put together, and that definitely appeals to me.

I have kept the outfit simple as this is really something I would wear day-to-day, and I have to give Miss Selfridge credit with their shirt selection of late it has really stepped up a gear.

As you might remember I have already featured these Zara flats in the alternative colour way (see here) but as I have said previously they are a great price point so a girl can afford to own them in both colour ways.

The hat is Isabel Marant and I just love it. Then the bag is 3.1 Philip Lim and I am all about the structure and the zips, it gives the whole look an edge which I think works perfectly.

Jx

 



 

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Coat | Topshop

Hat | Isabel Marant

Flats | Zara

Shirt | Miss Selfridge

Bag | 3.1 Philip Lam

Jeans | Topshop

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

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

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

Girls just wanna have fun

What better label to encapsulate the infamous words of Miss Lauper than House of Holland. Yes girls wanna have fun and Mr Holland provides it in bundles.

There is many a day when I am wearing a 90's ponytail, geek glasses and an outfit that my boyfriend thinks I look cute in but I can see him pondering the choice somewhat. But hey, I like the slightly bat crazy end of fashion, who doesn't?  This marabou skirt is exactly the side I like to be on, it is perfection! I have styled it with the Mrs Quiffy Tee (why wouldn't you own one), some killer heels and an oversized shopper. Granted not for the faint hearted but it is Fashion Week!

I couldn't resist adding the geek chic nails, I haven't tried them yet so if any BBloggers are reading this let me know your thoughts.

Once again similar to Anitpodium (click here), House of Holland is a vibrant, young label at an amazing price point and if you haven't already guessed it I am a little in love with it.

Vive la House of Holland!

Jx

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Bag | Topshop

Nails | House of Holland X Elegant Touch

Heels | Giuseppe Zanotti

Tee | House of Holland

Skirt | House of Holland

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

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

Be seen.

If you read my blog regularly you will know that I am not a girl to shy away from colour, and when I saw this Christopher Kane dress I feel in love! It is perfect for everything, I have styled it up here with barely there heels and an amazing bomber jacket, however it could just as easily be styled down with an oversized sweatshirt and some pumps.

Part of my fall focus is to try to buy items that are versatile, and with my imminent move to London, a reduced wardrobe is a must!!

Jx

 



 

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Dress | Christopher Kane @ Net-a-Porter

Jacket | Ragged Priest @ Topshop

Watch | ASOS

Heels | River Island