Space Cowboy

A little Monday afternoon pick me up and dream wish list on this miserable day! I'm working on Net-a-Porter's trend presentation for F/W at the moment and am loving the Futuristic trend seen at Proenza, Wang and Hakaan.  The above is my little twist on the trend.  By adding the A-mazing cowboy boots from Isabel Marant's new collection the outfit is less 'Beam me up Scotty' and more urban and wearable - I'm not about to go out in a mirrored visor or crystal embellished eyebrows a la Chanel!  To keep it cool and laid back go for metallics with the crinkle effect leather like this Acne clutch, then the look doesn't become too shiny and new but more relaxed and edgy (just a little tip!)

1. Silver leather bag £190 Acne at net-a-porter.com

2. leather and suede boots, pre order at net-a-porter

3. White accetate watch $150 Nixon

4. Trousers soon to be at TRF Zara

5. Black leather cross belt £14 Topshop

6.White leather jacket £239 Studio at Zara

Sunday's Wishlist

My debit card would be quaking in it's little plastic boots if it could see this post!  This time it's all about the details.  The slippers are my absolute favourite (and the main reason for all the quaking!) The heels have crystals set into them and added to the velvet and brocade they just purr 'take me home'!  And believe me if I could I most definitely would - is it illegal to sell a kidney for shoes do you think? The ear cuff is fortunately a little more within my price range as is the bag.  I love the aztec feel to the cuff which would add a great edge to even the chicest of outfits, I'd flick al my hair over to one side a la Erin Wasson and show this bad boy off for all to see.  And finally the bag. Again it's all in the details, the cut off corner takes this bag from everyday to unique and so subtly, I love it.  The interior holds yet more treats with grey and tan lining edged with non green zippers and tags.  There's more to all these pieces then meets the eye, and that's what makes them so desirable.

If you want to take a closer look then you can visit the sites below.

1. Miu Miu slippers, £420 from net-a-porter.com

2.Topshop ear cuff, £7.50 Topshop

3. Zara bag £22.99 Zara

In the Sale

It's Sale Season!  The riffling through rails, the arm laden with clothes and the constant fear that the item you've waited to hit the sales has been snatched up by someone else.  So it's an added bonus of online shopping when you can browse without breaking a sweat at all the lovely reduced wonders.  This is my personal faourite, it comes in a bomber style too.  It's a great cross seasonal piece and might even be wirth getting in a size bigger so that it works for A/W's oversize trend. I love it with my ever faithful leather leggings and basic tee.

Reduced from £120 down to £70 you can get it (hassle free) here

Happy Shopping!

Saddle Up

When I was little I absolutely loved Calamity Jane. I think I identified with her because of her, well...calamities!  (I was, and still am, a tad bit clumsy!)  And even now I find her an appealing character, not because of her rootin tootin storylines but due unwittingly to her fashion sense!  And it seems I'm not alone,  A/W shows brought with them the come back of the Wild West in the form of Miss Marant's tassles, prairie shirts and new take on the cowboy boot. So above for your viewing pleasure is how I've interpreted the micro trend for the modern day Calamity Jane.

 Look to your horses - we ride at dawn!

White Jacket Zara, Black Shirt H&M,  Black Leather Trousers Topshop, Boots Topshop, Cream Shirt Zara, Waistcoat Baby Ceylon, Belt Stolen from Dad's wardrobe, Red leather trousers M.E.T, Neck-tie Ebay

Red

So I've told you all before that I'm not really a dress person!  But last night I had the opportunity to glam up for my friend's engagement party and I thought - why not?!  And thought I'd share my outfit choice with you lovely lot.  As the dress is fairly feminine I wanted to harden the look and did so by adding a chunky heel and studded bag.  The tassel is actually one bought in the Morrocan souks of Marrakesh and I think it adds a more bohemian edge to the bag.  I love the color of this dress, red is so eye catching and powerful and it genuinely made me feel more confident whilst wearing it.  It's a massive trend for A/W so grab something in any shade, from vermillion to burgundy.  Red is definitely not dead!

Dress Topshop, Bag A wear, Tassel Morroco, Shoes Next, Jewellery Various

Foot Work

Boots Office

Slippers Morroco

Sandals Topshop

In the Pink

So here, as promised, is a little outfit post including the new bag!  It's a bit brighter then I expected but I quite like the playfulness of it, especially teamed with a cream shirt. It'll be great for summer festivals as it isn't leather and so won't get mind a little cider being spilled on it!  Let me know what you think and whether I should keep this colour or go for the less in -your- face grey?  Answers on the back of a postcard please...

Shirt Zara, Jeans Nobody, bag Topshop

Tie Dyed!

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and what better way to celebrate then investing in a very affordable little tie dye number?! If you're a little afraid of splashing out on tie-dye jeans a la Isabel Marant then this is a great way to give a nod to the trend this season.  At only £20 you won't regret it this time next year when surfer chic may not be the flavour of the month! I've bagged the red one and can't wait to take it for a test drive (outfit post will come as soon as it's delivered). Don your ripped shorts dudes, summer's here!

Grab them whilst you can at Topshop