Back to the Future

You may be puzzled as to how a fashion blog links to science fiction? Well, truthfully, there is no real link here other than the fact that science surrounds us, as does fashion. This is one of my favourite outfits and fortunately the clothes were all bough fairly recently and are still available for you to buy.

If we start from the top down; this beautiful 70's blouse is from Miss Selfridge and is just so elegant yet very boho and dilettante (although not very festival appropriate as it's white and I think we all know British festivals don't welcome this colour with open arms). This is a gorgeous piece that I feel I'll get a lot of wear out of and if you're lucky to be tall enough or happen to look fabulous in floral flares, this would be a great accompaniment to hit the trend.

I decided to pair it with the timeless Denim Skirt from Urban Outfitters which although timeless certainly has a 60's influence to it with its A-Line fit. I love the fit of this as it widens my hips a little which I like to do. If you don't want to emphasise or widen your hips then I suggest choosing a skater style skirt to help slim your hips if that's what you wish.

To contrast with the reverse of fashion, I chose to wear these modernistic Holographic Heeled Sandals from ASOS. They're comfy and are a very quick way to dress up and outfit. Despite this, as they are a subtle holographic shoe in the 'Barely There' style, these look great with jeans rolled up for a more casual vibe. The heel is very low, almost a kitten heel which I know a lot of people dislike so if you'd prefer a higher heel here's a similar pair.

The flower crown I'm wearing at the top of this post was from Primark a year ago, but here's a similar one (that's ON SALE!)

I hope you enjoyed today's post and that the mix of classic and current is to your taste. Keep your eyes peeled for the next post on Tuesday!

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Big Beautiful Backpack!

Another purchase from Accessorize! The quality of the bags - despite them being faux leather - are fantastic and since I got SO much wear out of my Summer Handbag whilst still maintaining its quality and shape, it was time for another purchase:P

I've never been the biggest fan of rucksacks, to me they used to be something 'practical' that seemed logical to take to school but I never really liked. However, seeing so many bloggers style this type of bag so nicely, I was quickly hooked!

It's like a Tardis - it may not look that large at first glance, but when opened up it actually has lots of room for all sorts of crap that us women (and possibly men) carry around with us as a shield. Because of its neutral colour I think it'll be easy to style all year round! ('How to' styling post coming soon).

Another reason why this is such a useful bag - it'll be great for back to school, plenty of room for books, maybe not big lever arch files but I'm sure we can all handle that:P

That's all I have to say about this accessory for now, but keep an eye out for a styling blog post by following me on Bloglovin' - #shamelessselfpromo. Cheerio!

It shouldn't go...BUT IT DOES! - Pattern Clashing

This is something that would be frowned upon usually in the world of fashion, but now it is acceptable. I was scrolling down my Pinterest the other day and I stumbled across this picture of a very lovely outfit.

Even the colours on the two different pattern go, the blue even clashes but there's something so pretty and unique about this outfit that makes me want to buy it! I love the idea of patterned jeans to start, I feel it's a really fun and quirky way of wearing the timeless clothing item. This pair in particular is so pretty and is perfect for spring time when it isn't quite warm enough to wear shorts, but you want to feel floral and spring-like!

Then there's the shirt which really relaxes the outfit as it's just worn loose without being tucked in, avoiding any real structure which gives the outfit a more chilled vibe. The stripes make this look extremely on trend due to the nauticality (new word:P) and the colours are quite soft which I really love.

I love how this person has gone for the same nude/gold tones with the accessories as you don't need anything major for the accessories with this pattern combination. Personally, I wouldn't wear so much on my wrists, maybe one of the bracelets but it really is down to personal preference with accessories - and a bit of trends come into it of course! 

To round this post up, I hope to find something similar to this on the high street and feel confident to wear clashing patterns this spring and summer. I feel it's already becoming a trend this season and I hope to see more outfits like this soon because sometimes, it's okay to break the rules of traditional fashion!

What are your thoughts on pattern clashing?

The Festival Look

I personally love the festival look. It's a true trend of the summer and will continue to be a trend for many years to come. Although we have very untrustworthy weather here in the UK, the sun usually makes an appearance for most festivals like Glastonbury or Wireless. Therefore, it's time to get your shorts out, flower bands on and you hippy-florals on.

The spirit of festivals and the atmosphere itself at festivals are enough to keep you smiling, but knowing you're wearing one of the most-loved trends should make you even happier! I have some picks from the high-street (mainly New Look as you can shop the Festival Trend online) that I feel fit the Festival Trend.

1. The Kimono - An item that is really on trend this season and so pretty. This is practical yet stylish, it will protect your shoulders from the sun on boiling hot festival days whilst the fringe lace detail adds style and that festival feel. You can find kimonos in nearly every high street store at the moment since they are bang on trend, I chose this coral pink colour because coral of course is back again and it's a lovely, bright summer shade!

2. & 8. The Crop Top - An essential. Whether you're planning on wearing something high-waisted so you aren't so exposed or that you want to flaunt your tummy whilst dancing a crop top is such a good accessory to wear because you can style it in so many different ways! I chose two different styles and patterns to suit different styles and I thought these were the cutest ones that would last many festivals to come!

3. Piles of Braided Bracelets - They're probably the most worn accessories in the Summer because no matter what pattern or colour, they automatically go with everything! They're so reasonable and definitely a staple to accessorize your hippy-chic outfit.

4. Jellies - The 90's legend is The Jelly Shoe and it's back! Because of the block heel they're so comfy and will give you height so you can see the performance better:P Whilst rocking the trend! You can get these in lots of different colours but i thought these baby pink ones were the most versatile and cute!

5. Tribal style necklace - The statement necklace is here to stay! But this time with brighter more pastel colours - perfect for Summer! Any statement necklace completes an outfit and this one stood out to me among the rest so this is definitely my necklace pick for the Festival Trend.

6. Daisy earphones - This is a bit of a silly one because if you're at a festival, chances are you don't need these because the music's so loud:P But these were too adorable to not include and it will get you in the spirit and build your excitement!

7. Floral Ring Band - You need at least one of these in your collection. They aren't expensive and they actually suit everybody! It will brighten up any outfit and even brighten up your experience! Essential!

9. Stylish Wellies - Despite our hope for sun there is always the chance of muddy, boggy fields. You must come prepared. These coral Chelsea Boot Wellies are very similar to my pair that I mentioned before here
 and honestly they are a life saver! I don't need to worry about ruining any suede shoes or boots when it rains because I have wellies-in-disguise (I just made a shoe sound like a Transformer oh dear). So the fact that New Look are selling the same style in coral, well that's just fantastic!

That's it for my picks on the Festival Trend. If you'd like to see more items then feel free to go look at the trend on New Look's Website here. I hope you enjoyed and talk soon! Au revoir!

The 70's Style: S/S14

When you think of the 70's, at first you probably think crazy disco afros and Saturday Night Fever-esque flares. Fear not, the frightful matching white waistcoat and trousers of John Travolta aren't back! But all these trends we think are insane right now have been interpreted our favourite designer's S/S collections for this year.

I wanted to write a blog post on this 70's style originally after the release of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which made me want to watch the first of the sequel once again. In one of the first scenes of the first film, Veronica Corningstone is introduced, a beautiful young woman ready to fight to be the first woman anchor. She's seen as a very confident and independent woman, wearing this chic outfit at a party...

There aren't any shots of her trousers unfortunately, but by only seeing how the high the waistband is, you can tell that they are white, wide legged trousers. An item that scares some, or entices others. Although I think these white ones are lovely, I'd prefer to go for a coloured trouser as the bright colours of 'flower-power' are back once more. By doing this you'd be incorporating two trends into one item of clothing. If you pair it with a plain, sheer white shirt, the classic floppy hat and some platformed wedges you are good to go - 70's style but in a more chic and subtle way like Miss Corningstone here!

I hope this gives you an insider into what style will be big this spring/summer and tell you what items to keep your eyes on next season!

The Ever-so-classic White Shirt

I think we can all agree that the white shirt is one of the most timeless pieces of clothing out there. They work on everybody, there isn't anyone who can't wear a simple white shirt.

Although it does vary in the way that people wear and accessorize the shirt. Personally I like to tuck a white shirt into my disco pants or plain black jeans and layer it with a jumper so that the collars are poking out creating an elegant, sweet look.

A lot of people will see a white shirt as business-like and too smart for everyday. This is not the case. Even though the shirt is so simplistic, the amount of different fabrics and cuts you can have is endless! The collars constantly change, the length and sleeve length goes on forever in it's variety!

If you're looking for a new white shirt, I suggest going for one that's of a sheer fabric with a classic pointed collar as this will be the trend in Spring/Summer 2014. When you go sale shopping at the end of the month and the beginning of January look out for these shirts as they are a staple in anyone's wardrobe!

Be certain of what length you have as the high-waisted trouser style is returning again in 2014 so I recommend the length to go as far as your lower hip so that you can tuck your shirt into the high-waisted trousers - very 70's indeed.

If you're planning on wearing your shirt over leggings then you may want to go for a slightly more tunic styled shirt so that you cover more of yourself if you want to feel more comfortable. This length can always be used to tuck into high-waisted items to give a more relaxed and baggy feel to your spring/summer look.

Nearly all high-street shops are selling white shirts so grab them and trust me you'll get so much wear out of it. If you want to go for something of higher quality but more expensive then All Saints are brilliant for silk and sheer white shirts and you could also pick up a leather skirt to match if you feel like treating yourself.

I hope you all had a lovely weekend!

Tartan Dress!

Uh oh, another blog post that has something to do with one of my favourite patterns of the season - Tartan!

If you read one of my older blog posts on tartan then you'll know that I was debating on whether to buy a tartan dress because of how striking the pattern is on a small person like me. I was fortunate to receive a New Look gift card and this dress was one of the first things I spotted as I walked into the store and my friend, Carys convinced me to buy it... So I got it and I'm so glad!

I didn't notice that the dress had a short waist, almost empire waist at first but I'm really pleased that it is because I don't actually own anything with this waist band and I've been intrigued to try one out!

I really love the colours of the print as they make accessorizing easier. I like to pair different patterns with each other sometimes even if it's something small like this necklace which has a hint of cheetah print on one of the beads.

This black bowler hat from H&M is so simplistic yet so cool that it adds a little something to the outfit, and paired with my red wellie boots and the dress I think it definitely makes a statement outfit.

This dress was £18 and from New Look of course. I really recommend getting your hands on a tartan dress or skirt for Winter as it will be a staple in your wardrobe!

Au Revoir!

The 90's style evolution!

If you know me, I really love with the well-known TV show, FRIENDS. If you know of the program, you'll surely know that it began in the mid-90's and sadly ended in the mid 2000's.

I was watching season 4 earlier and I saw a lot of hints and styles that have come back into fashion this year such as 'flannels' or tartan, baggy shirts and the ever timeless black dresses. It made me think how 90's style really has been evolved for the past 20 years or so and how every season we see an aspect of the grunge, denim style. For instance, we've seen jumpers and tops being cropped and paired with denim jeans, dungarees and shorts.

Each character on the show has their own individual style and you don't tend to see them wearing the same sort of things often. Nevertheless there's always and aspect of that cool 90's vibe.

Series 2 - 1995/96

In this cast photo we see that the girls are wearing denim with baggy, cropped shirts, a style that's very grunge once you add some boots and a bomber jacket to it. In the first few seasons of FRIENDS the girls a very on trend with high-waisted trousers and cropped shirts but as the show develops each girl has their own style. Rachel goes a lot more sophisticated, Monica goes slightly more casual and relaxed as fashion develops near the new Millennium. Whilst Phoebe stays with her hippy chic self.

The last episode 2004

Within just under 10 years, the characters have all matured as fashion had. Rachel, Monica and Phoebe are still sticking to denim but we see that skirts were the style and that women's fashion was a lot more feminine than the mid 90's grunge. 

Here we are, almost 20 years after the cropped tops and high-waisted denim and it's still in! I think 90's style is one of the strongest styles that's stuck with fashion since it's beginning, alongside 50's & 80's style. 

The oversized simplicity of an outfit is currently in most people's personal style with their own little twist. Even if you think you can't pull-off grunge there's plenty of things like tartan dresses which have a slight edge because of the strong pattern, but the dress softens the look and makes it that bit more feminine if you're someone who prefers a sophisticated, sweet style.

Tartan: Autumnal Fashion Statement

I have never seen so much tartan in my life! There's always been tartan pajamas around as they are the most common pattern for our cosy pajamas.

Tartan is everywhere at the moment, whether it's something as simple as a scarf or something a little dressier like a skirt or dress. I'm not too keen on wearing a tartan dress, only because I don't want to be drowned by such a strong pattern as I'm a small person. But I do love the idea of a tartan skater skirt paired with a basic tee shirt, so that the pattern isn't so overpowering.

Although I personally wouldn't wear the dress I do still like the pattern on a dress, I think it's very sweet and cute but it also gives and edge to it as it's a very 90's Punk look.

This is the current Tartan Piece I think is a statement accessory in an Autumn/Winter wardrobe as it goes with everything and of course, it's very on trend! The scarf is from Urban Outfiters and is £18, some argue that this is over-priced for a scarf but if you're someone who owns a lot of items from Urban Outfiters, you'll know the quality is very high.

Something that has always been on trend are tartan shirts, or 'flannels'. These are even more the street style of course, therefore I recommend getting your hands on these as they'll keep you warm and snuggly and they're excellent for layering on those cold Winter days. The flannel in the picture above is from Topshop and is £30. Of course you can find these shirts in nearly all shops for a lower or higher price!

Those are the two statement tartan pieces that will complete your wardrobe for the season, even if you aren't a massive tartan lover these two pieces are something simple that you can pair and match almost anything with. They make the strong pattern a little softer when you pair other items with them!

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Most Stylish Wellies Ever!

These beautiful shoes came through the door a few days ago and I'm in love! 

With British weather being very damp an drizzly all year, especially Autumn, when I saw these shoes I instantly knew they had to be part of my collection. I hesitated a bit before ordering as I wasn't sure I'd like the fact that they were, in the bone wellington boots. But when I opened the package up they were so beautiful and honestly, I don't think they look like wellies.

Not everyone likes wearing wellies as they aren't always the nicest accessory (unless you have Hunter wellies, which are so lovely) so these boots are a mixture of a classic Chelsea boot and a wellington boot, so you can look very stylish in the rain!

I hate stepping in puddles and getting my feet wet if I'm wearing a normal boot or pumps as you end up shivering which is very impractical when you're shopping! Not only are these boots practical but the color is gorgeous and suits this season perfectly!

I''m sure boots like these will be sold in so many stores this Autumn and Winter so be sure to get your hands on them if you're in a fairly rainy climate. Of course if you don't live in a wet climate you can still buy these as they genuinely look like patent Chelsea boots or you can purchase any boots of your tastes (blog post on Winter Boots here).

I bought these shoes off the River Island Website as they were 50% at only £10 which is such a good price for such good quality (even cheaper than Primark and H&M boots!)

River Island currently have a sale up to 50% on all items in-store and online so I recommend looking at their items, particularly the shoes of course:P