Mid-Summer Vibes

Some things that are currently on my mind and inspiring me as the Summer is coming to an end... Classic denim, crisp white, beautiful beaches, red lips, neutral nails, palm trees, summer dresses, sneakers, earth tones, Kate Moss, simple gold jewellery, sunsets, perfect flat shoes, simple t-shirt, dusk, black & white beach themed editorials & statement sunglasses.

All items I have chosen would create the perfect and effortless wardrobe for a last minute getaway to the Amalfi Coast, Italy.... Hey, a girl can dream, right?

 

Smith & Cult Nail Polish in 'Ghost-Edit' / Rochas embellished satin & leather sandals / Draped studio tunic-ZARA.

Linda Farrow '136' sunglasses / Jenni Kayne cashmere jersey shell sweater nude front / Steve J & Yoni P distressed straight leg jeans / Maison Michel 'Virginie' pale grey felt hat.

Sophie Bille Brahe double spiral 14-karat gold diamond ring / Ribbed top- ZARA / M Missoni wool-blend track pants.

Nike Roshe Run Flyknit Lt Armory-Platinum / Front pleat jumpsuit- ZARA / Arme de L'Amour gold plated rings / TOPSHOP raw edge jersey tank top by Boutique.

Zimmermann printed cropped top / Suede messenger bag- ZARA.

Tamara Mellon ribbed cashmere top / Alexander Wang pleated textured neoprene mini skirt / Tie-up leather ballerinas- ZARA.

Talitha 'Columba' dress / Ancient Greek Sandals 'Thalia' sandal in pony orange / Fendi 'By The Way' sunglasses.

Stella McCartney blue embroidered the skinny boyfriend jeans / Studio trench coat- ZARA / Dior 'Dior Chromic' sunglasses.

Flounce dress- ZARA / Leather bucket bag with fringes- ZARA / Stone & hoop earrings- ZARA / Maje 'Éclair' intarsia wool blend wrap.

Frends 'Layla' leather and rose gold tone headphones / Smith & Cult nail polish 'The Graduate'.

CO pleated crepe dress / Stella McCartney Stella smooth leopard print stretch jersey soft cup bra / Céline small 'Trotteur' bag in orange grained calfskin.

Free People 'Smooth Talker' tunic / Fendi 'Orchidea' sunglasses / Joie 'Huxley' sneakers.

 

 

 

 

 

Photo credit: Pinterest / Tumblr / Net-A-Porter / ZARA / Fendi / Céline / SSense / Dior.

CHANEL Cruise'15 Handbag Collection

It's 2015 and I need something great to kick things off, so why not look to one of the most iconic, classic fashion houses for my first post of the new year? Where do I turn, only Chanel and their Cruise'15 handbag collection for a little bag porn.

Cruise'15 sees a mixture of textures from denim, tweed & braided leather to metallic and fringing. With a mixture like that, there is sure to be something to suit the tastes of all Chanel fans.

The 'Boy' flap bag is featured of course and although it remains on my wish-list I have to admit I definitely prefer it in the small size, the larger sizes look too boxy for my liking. Saying that, if I was handed any size 'Boy' flap bag for free, I wouldn't say no, but when the day comes that I buy one for myself then I will be going straight for the small 'Boy' flap bag, it's much neater and practical.

Here's my picks from the Chanel Cruise'15 handbag collection -

1. Lambskin camera case.



2. Lambskin camera case.

3. Small quilted lambskin flap bag.

4. Denim & calfskin drawstring bag.

5. Iridescent calfskin & braided messenger bag.

6. Printed denim flap bag.



7. Pearl-shaped plexiglass minaudiere.

8. Denim & calfskin flap bag.

9. Tweed flap bag with chain.

10. Embroidered lambskin classic flap bag.

11. Small calfskin & tweed boy flap bag.

12. Metal moucharabieh minaudiere.

13. Small metallic lambskin boy flap bag.

14. Première watch-shaped minaudiere.



15. Braided lambskin boy flap bag.

Photo credit: Chanel



Bag Love / Valextra

I am a self-confessed bag-girl, although I love shoes too, but bags have always been my thing and I am constantly adding to my collection. At the moment I'm favouring more simplistic, modern designs with clean lines and I'm giving the tote a rest for a while because it's all about bags with long straps to wear on the shoulder or across the body.

These two bags by Valextra caught my eye recently on NET-A-PORTER and I would really struggle to decide between the two, although for this time of year I think the ivory one would win the competition as it would look great against soft greys and neutral tones, but come to think of it so would the powder pink bag. See, difficult decision!

Which one would you prefer?

 

Valextra - 'Dada' small textured-leather shoulder bag.

Valextra - Textured-leather shoulder bag.

 

 

 

 

Photo credit: NET-A-PORTER, Valextra

 

Trick or Treat

Halloween has to be my favourite holiday, well it's a tie between Halloween and Christmas, but I love it none the less probably because it lands bang in the middle of my favourite season, Autumn. I always love to find cute Halloween themed fashion and accessories and there is plenty to choose from at the moment, especially on the internet. Which is the point of this post, I've searched far and wide to find my favourite themed fashions for the spooky holiday ahead, so lets get to it-

 

 

Eugenia Kim - Devil patent leather and point d'esprit headband. NET-A-PORTER

Jennifer Behr - Swarovski crystal-embellished mask. NET-A-PORTER

Dolce & Gabbana - Embellished wool balaclava. NET-A-PORTER

Erickson Beamon - ear cuffs. NET-A-PORTER

Charlotte Olympia - Trick or Treat Pandora clutch.

Charlotte Olympia - Web clutch.



Charlotte Olympia - Button Up Kitty pumps.

Charlotte Olympia - Charlottes Web with crystal pumps.

Lanvin leather gloves. NET-A-PORTER

Jennifer Behr - Spider Swarovski embellished hair slides. NET-A-PORTER 

ASOS Halloween legging in glow in dark skeleton hands.

Jennifer Behr - Floral silk-lace mask. NET-A-PORTER

Leg Avenue - Halloween skeleton over the knee socks. ASOS

ASOS - Halloween lips clutch bag.

Kill Star - Halloween jumper with skeleton intarsia. ASOS

Rock 'N' Rose - Multi rose Halloween veil headband. ASOS

ASOS body with Halloween black cat print.

Maison Michel - lace & satin cat ear headband. NET-A-PORTER

ASOS embellished tights spider web detail.

Me & Zena - Halloween spider web ring. ASOS

ASOS Halloween Argh! Ghost two way t-shirt.

Urban Eccentric - Halloween pumpkin print socks. ASOS

ASOS Halloween jumper with spider web elbow patch.

ASOS sweatshirt with Halloween zombie print.

ASOS Halloween pumpkin tights glow in the dark detail.

ASOS skeleton knit jumper dress.

ASOS nightmare oversized tee.

Pop Boutique - Halloween scene sweatshirt. ASOS

Batoko - Hallow rose tee.

The Whitepepper Halloween exclusive to ASOS cat bag.

ASOS premium gothic Halloween Rose flower headband.

ASOS cat sheer panel socks.

TOPSHOP - Monster bandage bodycon dress.

TOPSHOP - Star appliqué body.

TOPSHOP - Luxe vinyl treggings.

TOPSHOP - Velvet body.



Cutekawaii - Halloween skeleton iPhone 5 phone case. Urban Outfitters

Photo credit: NET-A-PORTER, Charlotte Olympia, Urban Outfitters, ASOS, TOPSHOP, Batoko