Race day...

In a little over a week, I'll be heading on my annual work summer outing to York Racecourse so, as always, outfit planning is at the top of my agenda.

The races can often be challenging to dress for, but it's important to go with something classic. This year I'll be opting for a midi dress/skirt or a smart trouser, silk cami combo and, as there are so many options, I wanted to share my top races-friendly pieces for this season.

& Other Stories recently opened the brand-new Manchester store and I absolutely LOVE it. There are a number beaut pieces in, perfect for race day, my favourites being the two red midi dresses.

Elsewhere on the high street, Missguided, River Island and Topshop have some stunning pieces in, and below is an overview of my top ten races picks for spring/summer 2016:

1. & Other Stories

2. & Other Stories

3. Chloe

4. Topshop

5. Topshop

6. Topshop

7. Victoria Beckham

8. Missguided 

9. River Island

10. Topshop

:) 

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Next stop Meribel...

My first trip of 2016 is officially booked - a ski holiday to Meribel, in the French Alps, so of course I have been looking for the perfect ensemble to hit the slopes in.

From personal experience, I know it can often be a little difficult to find the right ski jacket, which is why I wanted to do a round-up of my top ten for this season. 

My favourite is the navy quilted Chloe, however North Face and Sweaty Betty both have some great, more affordable buys. 

Here are my top ten ski jackets for this winter anyway...

1. Chloe 

2. Sweaty Betty

3. The North Face

4. Moncler 

5. The North Face

6. The North Face

7. Fendi

8. Perfect Moment

9. Peak Performance 

10. Moncler 

:) 

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11 things on my 2015 Christmas wish list...

Christmas is rapidly approaching and with less than two weeks to go until the big day, I thought it was the perfect time to start thinking about my 2015 wish list. 

This year I've gone a little shoe crazy, first the Zara loafers, then the thigh high Chloe boots, the fringed Topshop heels, and of course the knitted Nike Roches, are all on my wish list for this year. 

In terms of accessories, I have been on the lookout for a new watch for a few weeks now and Larsson and Jennings has lots to choose from. Whether you're after a leather strap, rose gold or silver, the brand literally has every option imaginable. 

The Saint Laurent croc skin bag is also on my wish list, as is the beaut Thomas Sabo 'Hand of Fatima' anklet - which would be perfect for summer.

I have also picked out some amazing pieces from Topshop and Zara - and of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without a new dressing gown. 

There are far too many things to include on my list, but here's my top 11...

1. Zara

2. Chloe

3. Saint Laurent 

4. Zara

5. Larsson & Jennings

6. Topshop

7. Topshop

8. Thomas Sabo

9. Zara

10. Nike

11. Topshop

:) 

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Cute crochet...

Summer is almost here, so I thought I'd take a look at one of my favourite trends of the moment, crochet.

So far this year we've seen it in the spring/summer collections for Chloe, Roberto Cavalli, House of Holland, and Emilio Pucci - and then just about everywhere else on the high street since.

ASOS, Zara, and of course Topshop have some amazing crochet pieces available, which I would definitely recommend for festival season. While there are some stunning vintage crochet pieces about too.

  

  

 

Crochet is unquestionably the trend of the season, especially when it comes to festival wear, so keep your eyes peeled for the best pieces - and absolutely make the investment. 

:) 

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