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

:) 

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By Jessica Simm

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Transitioning...

My favourite season is finally here and as we're no longer experiencing those long summer nights and 30°C days, I thought it was about time I did a post on making the transition to autumn-style.

Dark florals, capes, chunky knits and Chelsea boots will be most prominent in my wardrobe this season; as will duster coats, skinny cigarette trousers and of course my all time favourite colour - grey.

I have been doing a whole lot of shopping recently, so here are just a few of my most recent buys...

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop

Nike

Zara

Zara

Zara

And here a few more beaut things I've come across on one of my many recent trips, which I'm hoping to purchase in the coming months... 

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop Boutique

Topshop

Topshop

Zara

AllSaints

BCBG MAXAZRIA on ASOS

Topshop

Zara

Celine

ASOS

Topshop

Zara

AllSaints

Burberry

Enjoy :)

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By Jessica Simm

Burberry Prorsum AW14...

I know it's been a couple of weeks since Burberry Prorsum showcased its autumn/winter 2014 collection at London Fashion Week, but I just had to dedicate a post to this incredible collection.

With Suki Waterhouse, Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn hitting the runway and the likes of Harry Styles, Tinie Tempah, Olivia Palermo, Anna Wintour and Bradley Cooper taking front row seats, the entire fashion industry was in anticipation for what the iconic British brand was going to deliver for AW14.

And so, the models strutted down the catwalk sporting what can only be described as the most stunning ensembles we'd witnessed throughout the whole week. Beautiful florals, floaty fabrics and incredible capes were all present and although I did think the majority of the looks were most suited to spring/summer rather than our bitter Great British winters, the collection was still absolutely amazing.

Here are some of my favourite looks...

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By Jessica Simm