Today’s video is all about that Summer Capsule Wardrobe Essential- Culottes!!. I am going to demonstrate 3 ways how I would style a pair of Culottes and have a sneek peek into my Capsule Wardrobe ideas.
I hope you enjoy and thank you so much for watching.
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Today I thought I would share with you 8 different ways you can style a Plain white shirt. A White Shirt is one of the most versatile pieces in anyone’s wardrobe. It is the gift that keeps on giving!
Izabel London Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi dress.Izabel London Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi dress.
I dread this time of year for one thing only, and that’s when the Maxi dress appears. Normally during the winters months, this style of dress is saved for Weddings. For me, to say I dislike maxi dresses is a under statement. They remind me of when I was pregnant with our first child and maternity wear was dreadful. You were resigned to look like a you were wearing a potato sack the whole time and that during the time you were not meant to look stylish at all. I was only 24 and still wanted to look stylish and young. So as you can read, Maxi dresses just remind me of a less stylish time, now if I was to wear one I just look like am expecting all over again! So, when Izabel London kindly offered for me to choose some items from their collection, I could not get over how stunning their maxi dresses are. Now I am not a person who will give up easily on trying different styles, so I decided to challenge myself and to pick out two beautiful maxi dresses.
Izabel London Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi dress.Izabel London Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi dress.
I chose this Floral Print Wrap Over Maxi for the colour. Stunning sky blue and dainty flower print really are a marriage made. The cut of the dress is not your standard maxi, as it wraps over the top part of the body, which is extremely flattering if you are quite well endowed in that area. I find this dress such a easy piece to wear. I teamed it with my favorite wedge espadrilles to give me a little height to show off how slimming this dress can be with the right accessories. I like how with its floral print, and wrap over style which is reminiscence of the early 20th century tea dresses, giving that vintage feel to the dress.
Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.Izabel London Multi Red Stella Morgan Maxi Dress and Topshop Cross strap sandals.
The next dress I chose, was this one from Izabel London, Stella Morgan range Multi Red Maxi Dress. I was drawn to the Aztec inspired print that screams summer to me. It has ruching around the rib cage area which helps to give your waist some definition because its not a empire which would normally sit under the bust. The skirt is very full, and I enjoyed swishing around in this dress. I took these photos on the hottest day of the year (hence my sour face!!) and it was so cool and airy to wear. I teamed this dress with Topshop Cross Strap Sandals, which I thought worked brilliantly with it. I love the bright colours and the pattern it makes me feel ready for a summer holiday. It just goes to show when you try a different cut of a Maxi dress it can really change your perception. I think I can safely say, I have rekindled my love for Maxi Dresses AGAIN.
Thank you again for Izabel London for these beautiful dresses. I hope you liked these dresses. Will you be wearing a maxi dress this summer? If you are in the market for a Maxi dress, why not give Izabel London a try.
Kaleidoscope Faux Fur Coat, Topshop Highwaisted Jeans, Primark Band tee, Topshop Mary Janes Journey Shoes.Kaleidoscope Faux Fur Coat, Topshop Highwaisted Jeans, Primark Band tee, Topshop Mary Janes Journey Shoes.Kaleidoscope Faux Fur Coat, Topshop Highwaisted Jeans, Primark Band tee, Topshop Mary Janes Journey Shoes.
Kaleidoscope Faux Fur Coat, Topshop Highwaisted Jeans, Primark Band tee, Topshop Mary Janes Journey Shoes.Kaleidoscope Faux Fur Coat, Topshop Highwaisted Jeans, Primark Band tee, Topshop Mary Janes Journey Shoes.
How are we at Thursday already and more importantly April!! Its mad how we are now in full swing for Spring! While I have been musing on what fluid pieces to add to my wardrobe, I will be sharing this in the next couple weeks. I have been itching to add some more spring tones to my wardrobe and when I spotted these perfect babies from Topshop- Journey Patent Mary Jane Shoes these fitted the bill. I cannot begin to tell you how versatile these shoes are. They look great with jeans, Straight leg trousers, culottes, pencil skirt, and that is to name a few. Today I put them with my stepped Jeans from Topshop, Band tee from Primark. I finally found a band tee that I could get on board with Pink Floyd, what a band! My old faithful Kaleidoscope Faux Fur Jacket as it was a cool, crisp spring day, at this time of year most faux fur jackets have gone into the sale and you can pick yourself a real bargain and you may still get a months wear and pop it away to bring our for next Autumn/Winter. Admittedly the shoes do look Nude but they are more of a blush nude, so I have slightly dipped my toe into this current colour, which literally sends my inner tomboy screaming for the nearest tree to climb as I find the colour Pink just a bit too girly.
I hope you liked these recent purchase and if you want to know more about my journey with the whole Capsule Wardrobe, look out for my first video on this series on Sunday on our Youtube channel to learn all my tips and tricks on getting your perfect Spring Wardrobe together.
Primark Navy Trench, HM Cropped Khaki Trousers,Zara Cream Blouse and Topshop Mary Jane Blush shoes.Primark Navy Trench, HM Cropped Khaki Trousers,Zara Cream Blouse and Topshop Mary Jane Blush shoes.Primark Navy Trench, HM Cropped Khaki Trousers,Zara Cream Blouse and Topshop Mary Jane Blush shoes.Primark Navy Trench, HM Cropped Khaki Trousers,Zara Cream Blouse and Topshop Mary Jane Blush shoes.Primark Navy Trench, HM Cropped Khaki Trousers,Zara Cream Blouse and Topshop Mary Jane Blush shoes.
Hi Everyone I hope you have got through the first day of the week o.k. I must say the change in weather has got me chomping at the bit to start my Spring Wardrobe over haul, but I am restraining myself as you ‘never cast a clout until May is out’ or something like that!. With the glimpse of sun comes a little shuffle round in the outerwear department, and for me that means out comes the old faithful ‘Trench coat’. You really cannot go wrong with a Trench coat it is so versatile for so many occasions. The one im wearing is from Primark (similar here)! I bought it 2 years ago for £28 and its still going strong. Saying that though, at the end of the Summer I have my eye on a few more pricey Trench’s for when they go down in the Sale, as I’m not sure whether this one will see me through another Spring/Summer. This is what I called ‘backward spending’. I will talk more about this in future posts. As a Trench gives you that extra outer layer to protect you from a normal British down pour, but yet keeps you cool if that gorgeous sunshine comes a calling.
Will you be trying a Trench Coat this Spring? Let me know in the comments below. Also, have a goosey gander at the Trench Coats below that I have my beady eye on.
Topshop Matte Plisse Trousers, Converse Hi Tops,All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and JDY Black Polarneck.Topshop Matte Plisse Trousers, Converse Hi Tops,All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and JDY Black Polarneck.Topshop Matte Plisse Trousers, Converse Hi Tops,All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and JDY Black Polarneck.Topshop Matte Plisse Trousers, Converse Hi Tops,All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and JDY Black Polarneck.
Pleated Trousers
I know Spring talk already, but with the latest sunny spells we have been having in the UK. My mind has been turned to the excitement of all things new in nature and style. Its getting to that tricky transitional stage where I don’t want to buy anything new, so I have been re-shopping my own wardrobe to find new pieces again!. The pleated trousers that you see in the pictures were a panic buy when I had realized the week of a award ceremony that I had NOTHING to wear. I tore around our local TOPSHOP in a complete tizz and saw these and thought ‘O.k I can do something with this’ and lo and behold they have become a firm favorite in my wardrobe. Whether you are wanting to dress them up (see here in my vlog) or how I have styled them casually with a pair of Cons and a leather jacket. Sometimes these things are just meant to be!.
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Zara Tie dye accordion lace skirt, Topshop Khaki Jumper, All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and New Look Biker Boots.Zara Tie dye accordion lace skirt, Topshop Khaki Jumper, All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and New Look Biker Boots.Zara Tie dye accordion lace skirt, Topshop Khaki Jumper, All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and New Look Biker Boots.Zara Tie dye accordion lace skirt, Topshop Khaki Jumper, All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and New Look Biker Boots.Zara Tie dye accordion lace skirt, Topshop Khaki Jumper, All Saints Bales Leather Jacket and New Look Biker Boots.
Hey Everyone, I hope you have had a good weekend and are looking forward to the week ahead. If you have been reading my blog for a while you will remember this skirt back in August 2016, when I picked it up from Zara. I thought this would be a good illustration to show what works for your body shape, aaannnd what doesn’t. I love Maxi skirts, FACT- Maxi skirts do not love me. I know its sad, but if you look at the difference from my last blog post HERE you will see how wearing different styles can and cannot suit you. I am a Emotional dresser. When I wake up in the morning, I decide what I am going to wear to how I am feeling that day. I first realized I was like this when I was 19 years old. Back then I was working at TOPSHOP and part of being a Brand Manager, you had to work at other Stores to help out. I was sent to Manchester Trafford Center store, where I met Sophie. She was 26 years old and had a eccentric sense of dress. One day she was a Skater girl, next day she was Posh spice, then Boho chick with braided locks and a pair of Birken stocks to boot!! I just thought, ‘that is how I like to dress’ and from then on I have carried on being a Chameleon with my dress sense, not really following trends, but on what suits my body shape and how I feel on the day. Which is very detrimental to my bank balance, but hey I enjoy it.
So back to the outfit at hand, today I was feeling slightly Boho with a sniff of Biker chick with my boots and leather Jacket. Oh and the snugly Jumper cause its FREEZING!! As you can see Maxi skirts instantly add width to the hips and the thick long Jumper hides my curves and makes my shoulders look larger. Do I care? Not a jot, because I was feeling it at the time, but it may be the last time I wear it…for now!
Do you have items in your wardrobe that you feel dont suit you, but wear any way? Let me know in the comments below, as I would love to know your thoughts.
Isabel Marant Igor Single Breasted Wool-Blend Jacket, Topshop Skinny Ribbed Turtleneck, Topshop Blue Oversized Shirt, 7ForAll Mankind and Zara Ankle Boots.Isabel Marant Igor Single Breasted Wool-Blend Jacket, Topshop Skinny Ribbed Turtleneck, Topshop Blue Oversized Shirt, 7ForAll Mankind and Zara Ankle Boots.Isabel Marant Igor Single Breasted Wool-Blend Jacket, Topshop Skinny Ribbed Turtleneck, Topshop Blue Oversized Shirt, 7ForAll Mankind and Zara Ankle Boots.Isabel Marant Igor Single Breasted Wool-Blend Jacket, Topshop Skinny Ribbed Turtleneck, Topshop Blue Oversized Shirt, 7ForAll Mankind and Zara Ankle Boots.
Its certainly true that Winter is great for layering and it is a must to keep from frostbite. Its skys the limit on how much you can and with what you can layer with. Here I present my favorite combo at the moment Skinny Ribbed polarneck, Longline shirt, sometimes a long cardy but today I threw on just a blazer. What a error as I step out into the morning air and was greeted with -1c !! Why did I choose today not to crack out the cardy. Let me get back to THE BLAZER not just any blazer, my baby of the moment Isabel Marant Charcoal grey Igor Single Breasted Blazer. I chose it because its classic in every sense of the word. From the cut, material (Wool- Blend) its just a piece that will never date and I believe its worth it, if you can just save up that bit extra, for longer. I got this one from MatchesFashion.com for a absolute steal. Its still available so if you fancy dipping your toe into a Wool-Blended, fierce tailoring this season get your paws on this one and wear it again and again.
Why not take a gander at my look. Sadly the shirt, Grey turtle neck and boots are last year so I have pop in a couple that are similar.
Thanks for reading and I will see you all on Friday. Take care.
