Holidays here I come!

So I’m off on holiday! It may only be for 3 days but I’m planning to rock the beach and bar with some of my new finds!

Asos.com tends to be my first port of call – mainly as its bargainalicious and with this whole working in fashion malarkey you need to be stringent with the old pennies.

So I’ve found this amaze jumpsuit! Only £40 – and go with some beautiful tan wedges that are currently £22.50 as they are in the sale!

Bargain!

Now since I feel like a total tight-wad I’ve invested in a key piece of jewellery from Kenneth Jay Lane. This beautiful gold pendant will last me a lifetime and can be worn through Summer to the Autumnal months. Available at net-a-porter!

who likes new shoes??? me!!

With impending London Fashion Week - panic sets in!

A whole new wardrobe consisting of black is needed (You see I work in the wonderous world of PR where you must 'blend in' at fashion shows - as not to show up all the other fashionistas out there!)

So where to start? New shoes thank you very much! However, LFW consists of standing/running around like a lunatic for hours on end. How will I ever find shoes that are chic and yet practical??

Here's the best bit - some lovely beauties from Ash.

A mere £55 reduced from £150 - thanks to the wonderful Cocosa.com

Not only will the wedge make the hours of standing bearable, but they will also go wonderfully with my new Hareem pants!

This has been a gooood shopping month! :-)

i'm loving this monday.....

I love Ellie Goulding - ALOT

I love her more for wearing these awesome necklaces from Me and Zena

www.meandzena.com


Another bit of jewellery to add to my ridiculous collection!!!

The high street hunt for the perfect hareem pant!

So I'm having a dilemma, as much as I don't want to admit it, the hareem pant is not going away. As much as the MC Hammer look has filled me with dread for many years – I have now learnt I must embrace this nappy sack trouser!

Unfortunately I am not blessed with Elle McPherson legs and peachy svelte bum – am the opposite, a pear shape, with 'child bearing' hips! So the thought of making my bum look even bigger is not so appealing.

So in a bid to get the perfect pair of hareems, I headed to Topshop (the meccah of the high street, or so I thought!) Faced with a selection of not so flattering cotton based hareems (you need a jersey for sure in this instance!!) clinging to all my lumps and bumps – not a fan!

So thinking, budget – New Look called me. Well budget it definitely was, a jumpsuit with a removable floral broach, 'oh no!' I hear you cry. I left New Look rapidly.

So I turned to River Island – the chav turned chic store in my opinion.
I remember the days when River Island was emblazoned on every item of clothing, as though you're proud to say 'look my bag is from River Island, the oh so exclusive shop!' Yeah, not so much!

But it has moved on – with copious amounts of trend led pieces, lace blazers, billowy blouses, military jackets – and of course Hareem pants!

So I turned my eye to several pairs.

Following the print trend, I love these animal print trousers, at £34.99 a pop not so bad!

However I settled for these more muted ones - they have a 70s vibe with a bit of sparkle incorporated. I'm channeling Saturday Night Fever in these bad boys - plus they cinch in the waist just right, giving the body more shape which is lost in the bottom area!

So hurrah! I have some hareems - now just gotta the boy in my life to start liking them!

print'a'holic

This summer prints seem to have gone into overdrive - maxis, trousers and dresses come in an array of colours and style - and every form of print from aztec to animal print is gracing the shop floors.

A few of my faves

Peter Pilotto's prints are to die for - as is the price tag, a mere £795.... maybe i should continue with the high street!

I can't get enough of summer maxis, even though i seem to own them in every size, shape and colour! Topshop's maxi scream summer garden party and costs a mere £35 - bring on the Pimms.



Love a bit of culotte action, even if it does remind me of the Brownies! L.O.V.E these ones from asos! and only £25!! Officially amaze!



Best Behaviour http://www.bestbehavior.dk - This Danish brand has got some great, eccentric pieces! These trousers being my fave -

So I cannot wait to rock a few of these looks, I already have my snakeprint hareem pants - but its defo time for some skull prints, a bit of floral and of course the trusted leopard print to finish off my summer wardrobe!

here's how to do it!

Now here’s how to do the American flag. Marina from Marina and the Diamonds is certainly favouring a bit of red, white and blue. Her take on the American look works perfectly as she never takes herself too seriously – with sequins and all! How can you go wrong – I may not be loving her tunage, but I love the style Marina!

how not to wear your stars and stripes

sooo if i look like this at 60 i'll be worried

Linda Hogan getting it all wrong