#49

It's Friiiiiday! The end of the working week. Time for heels and fine glassware (then time for pyjamas and slippers that can only be described as criminal). Now I know LFW has been, gone and flown to Milan, but 11.22 on Friday 21St September seems as good a time as any to pick out my favourite snaps from the wonderful, blissful, mesmerizing week that was, London Fashion Week 2012. 

With front rows made up of established fashionistas (to say the least), successful (again, to say the least) sports men and women and a few surprising faces (not naming any names...Harry Styles), the pictures obtained from the week are set to impress. I chose these photos based on who was in them, what they wore or the sheer LFW vibe they exuded, so enjoy!

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disclaimer: all photos are not my own.

#48

OOTD:

A quick post with a selection of a few photos of my outfit-of-the-day today, admittedly of very bad quality as I was in a bit of a hurry to make myself a decaf cuppa and take my make up off-I am straight into slob mode after sixth form, despite only having double business and English Lit today!

I hope you're all having a lovely week :-)

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p.s. All my Polyvore creations are posted on blogger automatically, which is why the layout may be a little all over the place. However, I hope you enjoy looking at them and gathering inspiration from them as much as I do when creating them!

cropped mohair jumper: Topshop
PU biker: Miss Selfridge
Lace Playsuit: Lipsy
Leather Chelsea Boots: mum's (I may or may not have pinched them for my regular use)
Sunglasses: h&m

think vintage

think vintage by chloe-elise featuring costume jewelry

Carven lace dress, $1,120 / Wool coat / Dorothy Perkins oxford shoes / A|Wear clutch purse, $32 / Costume jewelry / Christian Dior eyeshadow / Christian Dior lipstick / Christian Dior mascara

#47

London Fashion Week Summary So Far

Hello, hello, hello! Although I'm spending the day in my pyjamas feeling sorry myself (instead of going to Bournemouth as was planned) I thought I should make the most of the day. There was absolutely no way I could not do a LFW themed post so now I've found the time; here it is! Remembering that fashion is forecasted two seasons ahead, and that the highstreet is completely taken and created from the more extravagant and 'artsy' world of designer, high-end fashion, here are my favourites so far as well as a quick summary of what they show us about spring 2013!

Preen

James Long

Moschino

Emilia Wickstead

Issa

John Rocha

Todd Lynn

Holly Fulton

Dion Lee

Clements Ribeiro

Fashion East

Summary

Combining all of these designs I would predict that spring 2013 will be full of print and florals, but not in the same style as we saw this year. Florals are taking a harsher, bolder turn in fashion now so forget pastels and dainty detail and start thinking big, bright and beautiful. Print-on-print is a definite yes and a very fun look to embrace, clashing colours are no longer a 'do not' of fashion.

The peplum trend will still be going strong which is very good news for me, but it looks like it'll also give way to softer, feminine shaping in tops and dresses mainly. Cut-out, leather and grunge pieces will still be 'in' although I expect the grunge trend will fade out over the next 6 months as the weather (hopefully) and mood of the country changes. Other themes include sports luxe and of course, my favourite, the trouser suit. Harsh lines and shapes, animal prints, sheer and shirts are all sticking around for the foreseeable future too. 

Holly Fulton styled the majority of her looks with round sunglasses and espadrilles and to my absolute delight, Clements Ribeiro used jelly shoes!

Hopefully you're all feeling inspired for spring 2013 and enjoying London Fashion Week from the comfort of your homes as much as I am!

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#46

Just a really quick post today to show you what I'm wearing and update y'all on the latest happenings! This week has been super busy and I've had no time for blogging which is very sad but, pretty much unavoidable with the amount of work I now have to do. I also haven't shown you any of the outfits I've warn to school yet-admittedly they've been lacking in creativity since they are being chosen at 7am. I'm having a very boring/productive weekend, so far it has consisted of having to turn down a party (boo), spending hours on history work and I'm now about to pop into town to get folders and notebooks for school before babysitting all evening-always an excellent reminder of how old and 'mature' I'm getting (again, boo). Still, I'm looking forward to having some money! I'm torn between purchasing these RI shoes which are beyond beautiful but would use pretty much all my spare cash or both the trousers and the shirt, what do you guys suggest?

  Outfit Of The Day:

 I seem to have subconsciously dressed a little 'English-preppy' today, probably as a result of my oh so studious weekend activities. I bought this shirt early-mid summer this year and am now thrilled to be seeing checkered clothing returning to fashion for autumn/winter'12. I added my wintery ASOS skirt and belted it with well, the first belt I found really! And yes, I did team black with blue today but I don't believe those two colours cannot mix, and I'm not going to avoid my biker jacket today either! I finished the look with my cheap-and-cheerful brogues. Not the most stunning outfit ever but it'll do!

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#45

So as promised (via twitter) I've picked out 5 of the most accessible online boutiques that rely mostly on word-of-mouth advertisement, and are therefore not hugely popular yet, to share with you. I'm also sure fellow bloggers will appreciate the suggestions as I myself am always on the hunt for new, affordable and unique boutiques! I won't go into detail, so I'll just let you have a browse of their websites and see what you think. The links below the images should take you to each website with one click. 

Happy Sunday!

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http://www.sugarhillboutique.com/

 http://www.dollboutique.co.uk/shop/

http://www.oliveclothing.com/

http://www.oasap.com/

http://www.glamorousuk.com/

#44

When the trouser suit made a reappearance in women's fashion mid-late summer this year, our gender was quickly divided. While tall, confident and fashion-involved women rubbed their perfectly manicured hands together with glee, the more well, (dare I say it) ordinary, of us were sceptical. Sure I could appreciate the divine print, silky materials and flattering yet empowering image the trouser suit offered the models in the magazines (and occasionally even those ridiculously trendy street style girls that are at the very core of my envy) but for me, the trouser suit was a wasted trend and so it was, and still is being avoided-and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.

But good news! As ever, fashion is evolving by the day, and the trouser suit has given way to some trouser-suit offspring if you will, suitable for everyone. If the bold prints and clashing colours are not for you, simply team a neutral shirt with some tailored trousers and that could be your take on the boyish look that is so ripe this autumn. Or, if you prefer, counteract that engulfing vibe of the trouser suit with a shorts and shirt match instead! And if neither of those options satisfy you, why not follow the trend until you stumble upon the pyjama style instead and invest in a soft print shirt or an elegantly hung pair of silk trousers? The possibilities are endless, and you can bet we'll see the style evolve further this autumn/winter when covering up becomes a necessity rather than just a trend. 

However, do not forget what this look is all about; boyish glamour. In some ways, this trend is a reinforcement by women where respect and equality are concerned. After the pastels and lace of spring 2012 pass, and as we all slip back into our routine of work/education/general hard-work we want clothes that encourage and embrace the state of mind that women of the 21st century are, and will be, renowned for. Let the prints, cuts and materials remind the world that females are feminine and leave it to the definitive lines, contours and imagination enhancing pieces to set the tone for women and their style in 2012. This general vibe is being reinforced by the comeback of the oversized coat, high neck sweaters, leather and the undeniable success of flatforms and general boyish footwear to name but a few of autumn 2012's latest trends. 

But enough of my rambling, here are just a few accessible suggestions from the high-street that just ooze boyish glamour!

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Bird Print Pyjama Style Shirt By Topshop

H&M Shirt

Floral Print Cigarette Trousers At Topshop

Paisley Tile Print Shirt At Topshop

Paisley Cigarette Trousers At Topshop

Straight Wool Coat At Zara

Perfecto Effect Coat At Mango

Edgy 2 Buckle Leopard Flats At Office

ASOS Peg Trousers With Braces