Specs-tacular

Today I have been inspired by a friend, so this post is dedicated to her. She has inspired me on many levels but today is purely materialistic, she bought new specs!

She “instagramed” a picture of her new super cool and trendy frame by Oliver Peoples. This reminded me of a post I published last year so I had to go and check their new collection, just to satisfy myself that they are still bang on trend, and they so are!

I notably spotted this frame for men which is classic, elegant but quirky at the same time.

Their Sun Shop is also a delight. There is not one pair you won’t want to buy so don’t get your purse out of your bag! The collection has a retro-chic cool which would add glamour to any outfit and makes you want to book your next beach holiday. From so many pairs to choose from, here are my selection of must-have:

For more wonders, check http://www.oliverpeoples.com/

Here is the easy way to enjoy being eco-friendly

If one of your new year resolutions is to be more conscious about your every day actions and maybe be more eco-friendly then this post is for you so read on.

I wrote a while ago on vegan shoes and green sustainable fashion items. What you are about to discover goes further. There is a website entirely designed to eco-friendly and ethical fashion. It is effectively a collection of websites with a common ethical spirit for like minded customers with a will to do something for the planet. It is called StyleWithHeart and the link is http://www.stylewithheart.com/#

One of my pick is this rose gold watch from Ella Georgia at http://ellageorgia.com/ especially as rose gold is a serious new trend for SS14 whether it’s jewellery or home accessories. So check it out!

The sales and the chaos

Happy New Year! I am back, well, sort of. It has been hectic and I am trying to keep up.
I am sure many fashionistas have already commented at length on what a nightmare the sales can be, if you are claustrophobic, or a great distraction if you like a bargain! Therefore, and as we all have an opinion, I will not dwell on the topic.

I would like however to share my recent 2 picks from TM Lewin which would be a great addition to any wardrobe as they would work in the office as well as with a more casual outfit….

Have fun and hope you took sensible new year resolutions!

Coast is your black-tie one stop shop

Christmas is fast approaching again. With Christmas come the party season and who says party says also black-tie dos. Although, no need to panic as Coast has all you need under one roof so you do not need to run around from shop to shop. You can even shop whislt on the move with their easy to use app:
http://m.coast-stores.com/?lng=en&ctry=GB&

Here are my choices from their latest collection which should remind you of the Great Gatsby. Simple choices for a super elegant outfit. Simplicity is key and less is more! Also, as you can never predict how formal the evening will be, if you opt for a strapless dress, always take a bolero with you to give you more options.

Here comes the wind

The weather forecast was for once correct, strong winds and chaos as a result. South West trains’ advice is not to travel. In itself, this is quite funny as they are not running trains this morning!  So decided to revert to plan B and take a desperately slow bus and then a tube, which I have already been told, is massively busy.

So I am on my way, although not there yet, and I have already seen the evidence of last night storm. This was at the top of our road:

The positive side of it all, bright blue sky for now as clouds have been blown away!

The great Gatsby is leaving it’s print, again

Have you seen The Great Gatsby? I haven’t, or not yet. I will probably watch it on DVD. However, there is no need to have watched it to realise how much of an impact it’s had on the fashion industry.

You can check most retailers new ranges, they all have some of this great Gatsby mark. The film has had a real influence and I like it. It promotes a true fashion era that was the 1920’s. This period had flapper dresses, long gloves, hair bands and costume jewellery, pearl necklaces, such a classy and chic look.

You can obviously find costume jewellery on the cheap, notably from Accessorize which has a great and very affordable range. However, if you want truly stunning jewellery then go straight to Tiffany. Their Jazz Glamour range will amaze you by its simplicity.

These are my favourite pieces:

Reaching new highs

Comfort is key. That said, you cannot sacrifice style for comfort, or can you? I finally found out that it is not exclusive. I can give you the big secret….. it’s Kurt Geiger. Fashionable shoes, bang on trend and comfy! And it’s not all, they are affordable.

Here is my pick right now: party shoes and casual chic, both great with skinny jeans!

My favourite little Chanel number

Pink cute and so now! Chanel handbags are a treat and every woman’s dream. They however keep their best sellers year in year out. Their classic clap mini bag is one of them, especially their pink one. This little patent one is a true gem!

Polloni shoes give an edge to your office look

The summer is officially over. Therefore, it is time to put your nude patent heels back to where they now belong, either the loft or the bin. You can invest in a black pair for the winter, and should you do so, M&S is a reliable place to start your hunt.

Alternatively, you can decide to go for something edgier which will make you stand out from the rest of the office crowd by checking out http://www.pollini.com/eshop/home/ and investing in a pair of Polloni. They have a wide and uber-cool selection to suit all tastes and moods such as these little beauties:

Otherwise, they also do gorgeous heels for party girls and comfy boots for a chic country weekend look or a trip to your local coffee shop (of course Dish Cafe in Hampton Court) on a wet Sunday morning!

Aonie the must-have Italian jewelry

I am always on the hunt for something different, something bespoke, something that I will be the only one to wear. I do not like bumping into other ladies wearing the same outfit or same accessories as this makes you look common and not so original.

I was therefore very pleased when a friend introduced me to Aonie. She was wearing a pair of earnings from their recent collection and I fell in love with it. They have such classy, original and smart designs that you can wear in all circumstances. Their prices are reasonable too, a nice treat for a friend or yourself!

I definitely recommend you visit their website: http://www.aonie.it/?lang=en