The Autumn/Winter trouser from Luxemme

10th September 2015
It may have escaped your notice but I don’t wear trousers very often. I find shopping for them a chore, trying to find the right fit, the right length and indeed the right colour is something that I just don’t have the patience for. Still, when I saw some burgundy beauties on new fashion brand Luxemme’s website I couldn’t help but take a gamble and attempt to break away from dresses and skirts as we move in to the cooler months.

Top: Primark | Trousers c/o Luxemme (get them here) | Boots: Linzi Shoes

I just love the colour of these and the Seventies vibe which I fully intend to carry on channelling as much as possible in to the new season. Fit wise, these are pretty spot on, I could do with filling them out a bit more but the length and drape are perfect and these will be a welcome addition to both my work and play wardrobe.

As I mentioned earlier Luxemme is a brand new retailer bringing Parisian chic to our shores. They have some really lovely pieces on their site at prices that don’t leave me reeling. My trousers cost £29.00 although they feel a lot more expensive (if that makes sense!) I’ve seen some of my favourite bloggers rocking some seriously gorgeous co-ord sets as well, I think this one is lovely and only £35.00! This is a brand to keep your eye on, I hope to add some more of their pieces to my collection in the not too distant future.

Where do you shop for the perfect trousers? Are you familiar with Luxemme yet?

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On the Rocks

09th September 2015
Another one of those sort of outfit posts where I show you some more local beauty. This time at the other end of the sea front in Clevedon, having gone exploring further than the river path that runs behind Ben’s road we came across this grassy ledge and decided to climb up and check out the views before heading on to Poets Walk, a lovely and gentle 2km route visit by many a famous poet over the last several hundred years. It’s one of our favourite ways to spend a Sunday afternoon when the weather is good, and although we hadn’t set out with the intention of taking outfit photos (hence the not quite put together outfit) it was too good an opportunity to miss, those views!

Dress: H&M earlier in the year | Shoes: Converse

This dress is the ultimate weekend throw on piece and if it was still available I’d probably buy a back up I love it that much. I wouldn’t usually wear it with Converse, at least not for blog photos but as that wasn’t really our intention I hadn’t thought to take my typical brown sandals from Primark with me.

I love having these kind of locations on Ben’s doorstep, I feel a bit less in a rut when it comes to getting outfit pictures now, although my back garden is still my default. I want to spend the rest of this year working on improving all aspects of my blog and upping my game with photography is definitely a major goal- I’ve got so many blogger “how to” posts saved in my bloglovin’, I find them so useful although slightly intimidating as reading makes me feel a bit clueless when it comes to most things blogosphere and I’ve been doing it since 2009!

I hope you enjoyed seeing a bit more of the places local to me, hopefully I’ll have another pretty place to share soon!

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#WeAreReady for Autumn with Boohoo

07th September 2015

Like it or not we’re pretty much in Autumn now. I can’t say I’m sad, Summer was a bit naff in the end with it’s lack of prolonged sunshine and I still have my holiday to look forward to catch some last rays before we are plunged back in to the shorter, darker days.

I was recently contacted by the folks at Boohoo about their new #WeAreReady campaign, focusing on all the best things about Autumn. I happen to think there is quite a lot to like about the Autumn months, I love going for a nice long walk on the weekends then coming home to curl up with a cup of tea and netflix to shake off the chill. I’m also a big fan of the fashion, there is nothing I like more than ankle boots, snuggly layers and cosy coats. Boohoo have an excellent selection of new arrivals to kick-start the season and it’s making me even more excited for that telltale chill in the air! I was sent my favourite piece to style up and thought I might as well create a little wish-list whilst I was at it.

Suedette Bomber c/o Boohoo (get it here) | Skirt: New Look (similar) | Black Camisole: Primark | Boots: Stylist Pick

I’ve been looking for the perfect casual jacket for the cooler days and this is it! I can’t remember the last time I owned a bomber jacket- it was probably in my early teenage years and I’m wondering how we were parted for so long. This is exactly the kind of outfit I’ll be living in out of work for the next few months, this skirt is a staple having seen me through the Summer and the jacket is the perfect way to give it a new season update.
I appear to have a bit of a thing for Suede right now as my entire Boohoo wish-list is made up of the stuff! No bad thing though, the Seventies trend is still going strong and I’ll be trying to embrace it as much as I possibly can. Now, when’s pay day?

Skirt | Duster Jacket | Pinafore Dress

What do you love most about Autumn?

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New Season Inspiration and Wish List*

06th September 2015
I just love the start of a new season, the time where I start planning a few purchases and browsing my favourite blogs, fashion sites such as Grazia Daily and my huge catalogue of fashion retailer favourites to get ideas about looks I want to channel but never quite get around to pulling off. Of course temptation is everywhere and I could probably post a wish list every day for a month without quite getting through everything that’s caught my eye (but I won’t do that, I don’t want to become tedious!) but I did think I’d pop together a post with a few pieces that I’d love to make mine- you know, if I were a rich girl.

Jumper | Skirt | Cape | Suede Dress | Pinafore | Loafer | Jeans | Culottes | New Season at F&F | Bag

Basically what I’m loving most right now is that the pieces I enjoyed the most from Spring/Summer have been given an update for the cooler months ahead. Some of my favourite brands have totally upped their game and bought out some killer collections too, F&F at Tesco have got some of the best knitwear and outerwear that I’ve seen so far and gain major bonus points for being available as you do your food shop- also lethal as I’m prone to forget fridge essentials at the best of times! I’m hoping to rustle up some pennies for chunky knits, all things suede and of course something feline themed! My most major mission though is for some heeled loafers, perfect for the office AND with mini skirts and chunky tights for weekend chic.

What are you coveting as we head in to Autumn? And where do you gain most inspiration from?

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Sundried

04th September 2015
I love it when a new brand bursts on to the scene and although Sundried doesn’t officially launch until 2016 I was recently sent a couple of pairs of their awesome sunglasses to get a feel for what they do.

Sundried is a brand and collective that’s all about design led style and innovation. Created to perform pre, post and during exercise (or you know, just to look cool) Sundried uses only responsibly sourced materials and as a low carbon brand have a minimal environmental impact. They encourage healthy lifestyles, keeping you looking cool whilst pushing yourself to your limit. Not that I do much limit pushing personally, at least not when it comes to exercise. Still I respect any brand that wants to do good and I seriously love their super cool shades.

I really love both of these styles, the blue pair (style name Lima) are so cool it hurts. I was a bit unsure when I picked these, I thought they might be a little garish but I’m glad I went with them because they are perfect with casual outfits when the sun does shine. The brown pair (style name Aire) might be a little tamer in colour but still pack a definite punch when worn. These will be packed in my case when I head out to Spain in a few weeks- perfect for chilling out exploring cities or lying poolside.
To follow the Sundried story and get more updates on the brand launch you can follow their social media channels by clicking on the following links: Facebook | Google+ | Twitter
Let me know what you think!

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