Clear View - Splurge, Spend or Save

The cinderella slipper was seen on the catwalk at Marc Jacobs and now the clear shoe is making for a huge trend across the shoe world. The shoe creates quite the illusion, of magically gliding across the floor. A nice fun easy trend in my opinion.

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 £765

 Charlotte Olympia

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So in love with Olympia's shoes, the palm leaf print in hues of green against the white strap, it's so fresh! 

 £565

Stella McCartney

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The square padded satin sole, and the fruity hues of colour makes it comfortable as well as ridiculously chic.

£695

 Missoni

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Known for their bold patterns, the cylindrical heel and invisable strap creates quite the illusion.

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£210

 Kurt Geiger

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Verging on hooker heel, I like the simplicity.

£99.99

Miss Sixty

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STAY AWAY FROM THESE, THEY ARE VILE AND UGLY.

Only on here to make sure you don't buy a pair.

 £79.99

Mango

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The electric yellow against the black makes the perfect addition for an evening outfit. Also comes in a gorgeous nude suede. 

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£69.99

 Zara

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Really simple and easy to wear, it's as if you're levitating.

£55
Topshop
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A rave feel to these with the silver and the darkened perspex, avec leather trousers please. Woah.

£23.99

New Look

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So I can't figure out if I actually accept these jelly shoes are coming back into fashion, bit too hipster I think.

355. What lies beneath?

Underwear is an obsession of mine, even though no one can see what you're wearing under your clothes, wearing a nice set of underwear just makes you feel that much more glamourous and sexy, however stupid that sounds. At the moment there's a real trend for all things lacey and very little to no padding, delicate and comfy. Check out my picks, there's one for what ever the budget.

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1 .Coral lace set, Deborah Marquit, £290 Buy Bra Buy Me
2. Cobalt satin set, Stella McCartney, £130 Buy Bra Buy Briefs
3. Red lace set, Lonely hearts, £124 Buy Me

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1. Pink satin set, Mimi holliday, £96  Buy Bra Buy Brief
2. Yellow lace set, Elle Macpherson intimates, £59 Buy Bra Buy Breifs
3. Satin and lace set, L'Agent by Agent Provocateur, £78 Buy Bra Buy Breifs

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1. Stay emerald mesh set, Monki, £20, Buy Me
2. Coral lace set, New Look, £16.98, Buy Bra Buy Briefs
3. Satin mix set, Topshop, £28, Buy Me

Stella McCartney Vs Zara

Monochrome is always at the height of trends each summer and it's not going away this year. Zara have managed to interpret Stella McCartneys dress pretty well into a chic everyday dress.

£35.99

Zara

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£590

Stella McCartney

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Splurge, Spend or Save - Juicy Like Tropicana

The tropical print is everywhere this season, once thought as a tacky holiday shirt is now all the rage. Think palm trees, hibiscus flowers and most of all colour! This could be a daunting look as we want to stay away from the hawaiian tourist look but rock it with a splash of washed out denim or some simple greek sandals and it will ultimately be chic and effortless.

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£635
Peter Pilotto
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A ridiculously cool designer, this is a really easy wearing dress, shove it on with some sandles or pop on some heels. 

£615
Alexander Wang
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Another hip designer, Wang always makes clothes effortless chic and this would be prefect with some Nikes. 

£570
Stella McCartney
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Fresh and exciting, the cut is clean against the reflective pattern. Always loved the hibiscus flower. 

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£130

Paul Smith 

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This boyish cut would look pretty cute with a pleated skirt.

£50

Tara Scarlet
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These are brilliant! It's like being in Hawaii.

£73 £60
Dirty Pretty Things
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We all need a pretty set of underwear, the ribbon is an alluring touch.

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£40

Tara Starlet

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Feeling like a 1950's pin up? High waisted light blue denim shorts to accompany them. 

£30

Asos

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Perfectly minimalist.

£16
Dorothy Perkins
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Really casual, and the faded print is cool. Boy cut jeans with these I think.

I love paisley!

Paisley as a beautiful eccentric pattern has been around for decades and decades and it's been seen all over the catwalk for this season. I have forever been a fan and so it's nice to see it's coming into the light this summer. Actually i'm pretty darn excited, it thrills me seeing this amount of intricate pattern and detail in flourishes of wild colours of pinks and blues. For me it goes with absolutely everything. Some may find it a tough piece to wear if you like to play it on the sensible side but give it a go. I already have several dresses, shirts, waistcoats, tights and more covered in the print. If you're looking for a fabulous piece or two go ahead and read some more. I'm telling you now, invest!

 From left to right: Etro, Stella McCartney, Jill Sander and J.W.Anderson

My tips: Not many high street stores have this pattern in store yet, so head to vintage stores and charity shops, you'll find much better buys at a smaller price. However I'll asure you in a month or so's time this print will be everywhere on the high street.
Also be careful there are alot of monstrous designs out there, we like the bohemian look, but don't go trampy hippy on me.
And no no to head to toe.

My picks:

£4.90
Forever 21
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If you're not ready to go the whole hog, try this nice little head wrap.

 

£12.99

H&M

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Really sweet shorts, the pattern and cut are just right, if you've got long legs, buy these.

 £20
Asos
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This is perfect for the summer, easy wearing and fun, jeans, skirt anything goes.

 £85
Vaudeville & Burlesque
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There's a china white element with the white and the blue intricate design, rather elegant and free, flip flops please.

£186
J.W.Anderson
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It's on sale ladies! Come on, surely a bargain...It's a great classic piece with the most devine pattern.

£634
Etro
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If you're rich, you'd be a fool not to buy any of Etro's current collection. Absolutely fabulous dahhhling.

Stella McCartney Vs Zara

Bright colours are a go this summer and prepare yourself for a splash of sunshine with these blazers.

Stella McCartney

£925

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Zara

£49.99

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Splurge, Spend or Save - Crazy legs

Summer is approaching and the sun is starting to show, with that comes colourful clothing. This seasons look is all about the trouser, in bright colours, patterns and prints. I'm all for it and have already bought myself a pair of black and white striped trousers (which you can see in my Paris trip) and some of the most crazy leggings you can imagine. Definitely invest in a pair as they add a little excitment and creativeness to you're look, whether you choose to be bold or stay chic it's up to you!


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  £490
A.F. Vandevorst
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These wide leg trousers are perfect all year round, wear a strappy vest top or loose silk shirt to create that perfect get-a-away look.

£665 
Stella McCartney

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A bold choice, the print is unique and delicious so don't be scared when wearing these. The black however tones it down a tad.

£795
J.W. Anderson

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I absolutely adore paisley, one of my all time favourite prints and J.W. Anderson embraces it in his S/S collection.

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£180
Alexander McQueen
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So these may be leggings but they are phenomenal, the seaweed print and colour is exceptionally beautiful.

£170 
Alice+Olivia

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I'm not the biggest fan of pink, but in this shade and this cut they are rather dashing. 

£120
 House of Holland

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The 'Mum' jeans are coming back into fashion, and Mr Holland does a great pair in a peach bleach.

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£59.99
 Marni for H&M
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The H&M Marni collab is out today and I'm in love with these pair of luxurious trousers, buy the matching top if you can. I know i'll be crying because i'm a poor pauper.

£45

Topshop
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These have a 60's feel to me, with the pink metallic sheen and dogtooth print, it's not too girly if worn with some killer black pointy heels. 

£32
Vero Moda
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I love these! Really colourful and a small print making them wearable as well as affordable.