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.

SPLURGE

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

SPEND

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

SAVE

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

Pick of the Week - 20/05/13

£38

Topshop

Buy Me

Givenchy Vs Topshop

The Givenchy Antigona bag is an absolute classic, it's elegant, sturdy and a good size for you're everyday hangbag. And with a hefty price tag it's no wonder Topshop have finally done one of a similar style. Taking into a account the monochrome trend they've gone for a black and white look however the shape is pretty much bang on. How I will be lusting over the Givenchy, but may have to just purchase the Topshop...

£1250

Givenchy

Buy Me

Vs

£42

Topshop

Buy Me

Carven Vs Topshop

Carven have been setting the trends all year round and this season is no exception. Topshop have taken inspiration from their shoes and made them a lot more mainstream. This isn't the only styles they've taken inspiration from. Carven  have done the most incrediable t-bar platforms and they've filtered through to the high street well. Not going to lie, I do prefer the Carven ones as they look a lot more elegant but the Topshop ones are perfect for the teens who want to replicate the Carven feel.

£300

Carven

Buy Me

Vs

 £68

Topshop

Buy Me

& Other Stories - Over hyped?

So Hennes and Mauritz opened their store "& Other Stories" last week, after their string of other successful stores like H&M and Cos, I was pretty excited to see what "& Other Stories" would be like. It was amazing, it was the balance between H&M and Cos, the aesthetics of Cos but with lower price points and a slightly younger more adventurous feel. It was the shop where the girl wants to grow up to be a Whistles and Cos woman but is still having a lot of fun with fashion and the main factor, they can afford it!

There was a minimalist urban white feel with hints of wood and natural lighting. The collection was rather large compared to what I thought it would be, there was so much, I didn't know where to start and I could feel myself falling in love with each piece. The huge array of clothes consisted of leather and mesh grunge pieces, structural satin jackets, cocoon like dresses the list goes on. Something for pretty much everyone.

Picture taken from Marie Claire

Towards the back of the ground floor was the make up and beauty area, filled with body lotions and powder, "& Other Stories" was a lifestyle that I wanted to be part of, effortlessly chic and chilled is what I felt. I could see the brand taking form and I could also see myself being sucked into it all, wanting to become a part of that world as lame as it sounds.

As I trapsed upstairs the collection continued with the addition of lingerie and a devine shoe area. I have a shoe addiction to say the least and they definitely excelled in this area. Their shoes were definitely inspired by designers such as Nicholas Kirkwood, Acne and Celine. Every 20 somethings dream!

However the price points were a little odd, I bought myself an organic cotton/jersey dress for a mere £29 yet a simple ring was £19. Bags ranged between £19 to £95 for a pretty simple design, although the higher prices were made of leather but I didn't feel they were justifiable against other pieces in the collection. It won't stop me from shopping here in the future, I will definitely be buying many more pieces on pay day. Although I do question that the launch of this new store/brand will put Cos in jeopardy due to the ridiculously good price points which are very relatable to Topshop. I can see this being Topshops and Zaras real competition on the high street.

Worth the hype? Most definitely.

My Top 10 Buys.

Camisole £35 Clutch £19 Shirt £39 Dress £45 Shoes £79
Dress £29 Skirt £45 Trouser £195 Sunglasses £17 Ring £12

Poser #14 - PFW AW13

These trousers were an absolute bargain find, £7 from H&M in the dregs of the sale. At the time I was like hmmm really? But I thought fuck it YOLO/FOMO (new one my friend taught me, fear of missing out).

Sunglasses & Trousers, H&M, Coat, Asos, Rollneck, Uniqlo, Shoes, Topshop

Poser #13 - PFW AW13

Oooo alor mon amie! I love looking sooo chic dahhhhling. Embarrassingly most this outfit is from Topshop but what can I say? Who doesn't own a good outfit from Topshop?

Sunglasses, Asos, Necklace, H&M, Clutch, Whistles, Coat, Jumper and Trousers, Topshop

Poser #11 - PFW AW13

Just landed in Paris and we were on our way for some food. I love my shoes so much in this. And Paris is so ridiculously pretty!

Sunglasses, Asos, Coat, Topshop, Clutch, Whistles, Shoes, Nike

Poser #6 - PFW

So I won't lie since PFW I have been bloody lazy with blogging but I'm slowly getting back to the swing of things. Jemima loves hipstomatic and took a shit load of pics of me posing to the max. These aren't even that posey...they get a lot worse...maybe i'll share them with you guys, could be embarassing.

From left to right: Crop top House of Holland (Blair silk screened 'werk'), Jacket New Look, Dress Christopher Kane, Ring Rene Sterling, Shoes Christian Louboutin, Stole Primark, Jumper Forever 21, Dress Topshop, Boots + Clutch + Skirt Zara

Poser #2 Interview

What to wear for an interview? Well I like to keep it simple, not over the top and in your face. Something chic and professional but still shows off your personality. Most of the time I opt for heels and a simple dress. A nice dress never goes wrong. 

So this is me after the interview, a bit haggered but it'll do. Was to busy and hectic in the morning, I'm sure you know what I mean. Oooh yeah, look at me pout. 

P.s. I hope you all notice this is a shift dress, noted from my last post, I just got it in white as I couldn't find fluro pink, but I love it just as much.

Dress & Shoes Topshop.

The Simple Shift

I've always thought that the shift dress was a staple in any girls wardrobe. I particularly like the unfitted, hang of the body ones in simple cuts. Not too girly and not too boring. Always easy to accessorise, just one simple piece and your outfit is complete. Big bold colours make a statement and black keeps it classic. Take a peak below...

Outfit 1. £40 Topshop Buy Me

£23 Casio Buy Me

Outfit 2. £90 French Connection Buy Me

£75 Asos Buy Me

Outfit 3. £80 Topshop Buy Me

£180 Yves Saint Laurent Buy Me

Outfit 4. £495 Victoria, Victoria Beckham Buy Me

£350 Jimmy Choo Buy Me



Cheapskate - Thrifty under Fifty

 £12
Asos
Buy Me 

+ 

 £15
Topshop 
Buy Me


+

£14.99
H&M
Buy Me

+

 £5
Topshop
Buy Me 


+



£2.99
New Look
Buy Me

= 
£49.98

Mary Katrantzou for Topshop

Topshop just can't help themselves, they have designer collaborations coming out of their ears. And this February in four days time, they will be releasing their collab with Mary K herself. A- Listers pay £8000 for her knock out pieces of colourful creativeness but in Topshop her powerful pieces will be sold from as little as £40! Here's a sneak peak of what will be on the racks, I have my eye on the trousers and top ensemble, mmm. Pay day please!

Book the date: 17th February
Save the cash:Minimum £40
don't forget the designer T-shirts launch that day too!

Roses are red, Violets are blue...

...the love of my life are shoes, not you! So the beloved Valentines day is coming and to be honest my date is with one of my friends, in her bedroom with dominoes, ice cream, alcohol and non romantic films. Whether you have a sexy someone or not we all like to look nice. So here are my treats I've chosen for the saucy day...

So cute in the love heart shape, this piece is an obvious investment.

 £260

Vivienne Westwood

Buy Me

 The contrast of red against the pink is fun and fresh for this summer.

£26.50

Asos

Buy Me

 These are the little pair of beauties I treated myself to, I can't wait until they arrive!

£90

Topshop  
Buy Me

 Perfect for those cat ladies out there, me being one of them.
£21

Paul and Joe

Buy Me

Remember the paper bags you use to get your sweets in as a kid?

£40

River Island

Buy Me

 You won't be able to keep your clothes on with a pair of these stylishly sexy underwear.

Bra £75 Briefs £45

Yes Master

Buy Me

Fendi VS Topshop

Fur as we know is a beautiful compliment to any winter gear. And especially on the cuffs of your coat! Working in Browns I couldn't take my eyes off of this Fendi piece, it's got a slight retro feel with the wide sleeve and the upright collar, the contrast of the blue and the brown make it very wearable and luxurious. However not all of us can afford the 6k for just a coat so I found one just as fabulous in Topshop with a slightly more softer silhouette.

        Fendi £5990                                                Topshop £110