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Showing posts with label ASOS. Show all posts

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Christmas - let the countdown commence...


Christmas is just a few short weeks away. The decorations are up across the city, and festive shopping is in full swing.

December is one of my favourite times of year to dress for. Barring festival season, it's the only time it's acceptable to wear glitter and sequins - so what's not to love about it.

Christmas parties are just around the corner, and New Years Eve will follow shortly after, so for my latest post I wanted to do a round-up of the best looks for the holiday season ahead.

1. Over-the-knee boots 

The original over-the-knee boots are the stunning Stuart Weitzman's. Every winter they make a comeback, so are certainly worth the £665 investment. Alternatively, ASOS, River Island, and Kurt Geiger, have some great alternatives.

Over-the-knee boots look amazing in almost every colour, as proven by the likes of Millie Mackintosh, Gigi Hadid, and Olivia Palermo. Black does of course offer the most versatility, but grey and tan suede also look beaut. 


2. Embellishment 

This is the perfect time of year to dust of your sparkles and sequins, just in time for the party season. If you don't already have any, then now is the time to make the purchase. 

From Topshop and River Island, to Missguided and ASOS, most stores on the high street have started to stock up on their finest embellished pieces. 

Despite what many may think, sparkles and sequins can be dressed as up or down as you wish. Pair a sequin top with mom jeans for a casual look, or sport an embellished dress with a classic heel, for a smarter evening look - either way you'll be making a stunning statement for the festive season.  



3. Lace 

Lace looks fab all year round, but the best black, dark green, and burgundy pieces start to hit the shops in the winter.

Just about everywhere on the high street has well and truly welcomed the lace trend with open arms this season. Zara, Topshop, Mango, Missguided, and River Island have everything from lace blouses, crop tops, and dresses, to lace jumpsuits and playsuits, so are well worth a visit.

Personal favourites include the black Mango jumpsuit, as well as the green dress, and floral embroidered lace crop - both from my go-to, Topshop.



4. Florals 

Swap your pastel florals, for red, forest green, and burnt orange florals, to achieve a flawless autumn/winter look. 

Dark florals are great for occasions such as winter weddings, christenings, or the office Christmas party,  as well as for day-to-day wear or a night on the town. 

For premium florals, Dolce and Gabbana and Kenzo are great, or for something a little more affordable, check out the usual Topshop, ASOS, and Missguided. 


5. Puffer jackets

Stella McCartney showcased a collection full of puffer jackets for autumn/winter 2016 back in March, so as soon as we hit September, everywhere started to get stocked up for the season ahead. 

Shortly after, in October, my lovely boyfriend bought me my very own from Topshop, with the most amazing faux fur hood. 

Zara and Topshop have the best puffer jackets on the high street - which are perfect for keeping warm this winter. 


:)

x

By Jessica Simm

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Sunday, 6 November 2016

Check mate...


My slightly unhealthy obsession with checks began back in 2012, when I fell in love with the red tartan Alexander McQueen blazer, I spotted Leighton Meester wearing in her role as Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl.

From then on, I absolutely adored all things check so, of course, when I heard the trend would be making a comeback for autumn/winter 2016, I instantly started shopping for my key pieces of the season.

My check scarf obviously makes an appearance every winter, so was the first accessory to come out of storage. Tartan skirts are also a personal favourite, as are check duster coats.

In recent weeks, I've come across countless beaut check and tartan pieces, so here's a round-up of my top 11 finds for the season:

Mango

Markus Lupfer

New Look on ASOS

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop

Burberry

Isabel Marant

Elizabeth and James

Jack Wills on ASOS

Jack Wills on ASOS

:) 

x

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Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Bikini season...


My summer holiday is finally booked and what a trip I have planned. I'll be heading to Miami in August followed by one of my favourite places in the world, Toronto.

So, I have already started working on my bikini bod, and of course planning my wardrobe - starting with my beach/pool looks.

Pool parties will be all about high-waisted bikinis, so I have already started to pin some ideas over on my Pinterest, and below are a few highlights.


There are some incredible bikinis to choose from on the high street and online too, with ASOS, Missguided, River Island, H&M, and Triangl, having the best by far. 

Missguided in particular has some beaut one pieces, while ASOS has some amazing high-waisted numbers. 

I'm also loving Triangl's mismatch looks, all of which will look stunning with that summer glow we all know and love. 

For bright colours, Triangl is the place to go and for anything monochrome head to Missguided, H&M, ASOS or River Island.

Below are the best bikinis I've found this season... 

Missguided 

ASOS

H&M

River Island

Triangl

Happy summer!

:) 

x


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Thursday, 28 April 2016

The top five trends for spring/summer 2016...



1. Boho 

Every summer, boho makes a comeback and, as it's definitely making a reappearance for SS16, this trend looks set to stay for years to come.

Flower hair garlands, tie dye, vintage jewellery, fringing, floppy hats, paisley, feathers, floaty skirts, hand chains, lots of embroidery, and denim cut-off shorts are all key for this trend. And, as festival season gets into full swing, we'll be seeing much much more of boho.


2. All stripe everything

As you will know from my last post, I have a slight obsession with stripes, so a lot of my spring/summer 2016 wardrobe is very much the epitome of this key trend for the season.

As I mentioned last time, Zara, Topshop, Missguided, Sandro, Miss Selfridge, and Karen Millen, all have a great selection of stripe pieces, ideal for spring/summer 2016.


3. Bardot

In recent months, the Bardot neckline has taken the fashion world by storm. Whether it be a jumpsuit, playsuit, dress, or top, this look is set to be everywhere this coming season.

The Bardot neckline is already that popular that Missguided has a dedicated 'Bardot dress' section on its website, while collectively Topshop and ASOS have hundreds of pieces to choose from within this trend.


4. Bomber jackets

I have already purchased my first bomber jacket for SS16, an oriental inspired ASOS number, and I have a few more still on my wish list.

Just about every store on the high street has a collection of bomber jackets to choose from, and while I'm loving the bright and slightly eccentric styles, the khaki ones also look great.


5. Exposure

Cut-outs are also key for spring/summer 2016. If you're looking for the perfect holiday look to show off your summer glow then exposure is perfect - whether it be to show off your shoulders, stomach waist, or even your knees.

The likes of Balenciaga, Peter Pilotto, Barbara Casasola, Christopher Kane, Prabal Gurung, and Givenchy all have skin-baring collections for SS16, and the high street has definitely followed suit.

Topshop has some beaut pieces, as does ASOS and Zara.


:) 

x

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Saturday, 14 November 2015

Hello autumn...


The temperature has well and truly dropped and, as it was my birthday a few weeks ago, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to transition my wardrobe to autumn/winter - and to treat myself to a few new seasonal staples.

I absolutely love autumn and everything about it, but especially the clothes, the colours and the crunching of leaves on the ground.

The best pieces always hit the shops in autumn, and in recent weeks I have bagged myself some amazing buys, which I wanted to share.

Pinafore dresses, front button A-line skirts and chunky knits are key for this season, as are corduroy, check, and high necks.

So far, all of my staples have come from Topshop, ASOS, Zara, and Accessorize - and here is a brief overview of my recent purchases...

Topshop

Topshop Boutique

Topshop

Zara

Zara

Zara

Zara

Topshop

Accessorize 

ASOS

Topshop

:)

x

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Sunday, 31 May 2015

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. 

:) 

x



By Jessica Simm

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