Scandi style...

Checking out all of the photos from Copenhagen Fashion Week AW17 has got me into thinking about my love of Scandinavian style.

From interiors to fashion, Scandi style is always on point - whatever the weather.

Over the course of the past few days, I have been trawling Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook - and just about every social platform on the planet, for the best Copenhagen street style looks of the week.

Much to my delight, everything I'm currently loving i.e. mom jeans, check duster coats, oversized knitwear and wide leg trousers, seem to be everywhere.

Scandi street style is, above everything else, effortless - which is what most folk (like me) are striving to achieve on a daily basis.

Danish men and women are taking the world by storm with their unique looks and knack for timeless design - in just about all areas.

Below are a couple of mood boards I've created, highlighting my favourite Scandinavian-inspired looks.

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Miami nights...

My trip to Miami is getting closer and closer so, of course, my Miami wardrobe is getting bigger and bigger.

Zara, Missguided, Topshop, and & Other Stories - which has of course just opened in Manchester City Centre, have been my go-to places for all things summer holiday this year.

Missguided has an incredible collection of playsuits, shorts and crop tops, while Topshop has some beaut smart trousers in store.

& Other Stories is officially my new favourite place to shop in Manchester. Whether it be accessories, a last minute outfit or something for a special occasion, this store has everything you could possibly need - all in one place. The sunglasses and A-line halter print dress, featured in my montage, are personal favourites. 

Zara also never lets me down, especially when it comes to summer holiday clothes. Although the autumn/winter collection is starting to filter into stores, there are still some lovely dresses and playsuits in store - ideal for both day and night. 

While in the midst of writing this post, I stumbled upon an amazing summer holiday brand in Dancing Leopard. Featuring eccentric, bright and beautiful prints in a variety of garments - the best being the playsuits and dresses, this brand is perfect for summer 2016. 

Below is a round-up of just some of pieces that will be featuring in my Miami 2016 wardrobe...

Missguided

Missguided 

Topshop

& Other Stories

Zara

Dancing Leopard 

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Stripe heaven...

I was recently invited to intu Trafford Centre to check out the latest collections to hit the shops for spring/summer 2016 and, much to my delight, one of the key trends for this season is of course stripes.

Anybody who knows me knows that I have a minor obsession with all things striped so, I will definitely be welcoming this trend into my spring/summer 2016 wardrobe with open arms.

My first stop on the trip was to Karen Millen which had a number of striped pieces in a monochrome palette, perfect for the coming season. Alongside the striped numbers, the store also had a couple of green/yellow pieces ideal for brightening up any look - my favourite being the lime duster coat.

Karen Millen

Following Karen Millen, I visited Miss Selfridge, Missguided at Selfridges, and Sandro at Selfridges, where stripes were much more prominent. Playsuits, Bardot necklines, and lace-up tops are key for SS16. 

Miss Selfridge

Missguided at Selfridges 

Sandro at Selfridges 

Next was Topshop followed by Zara, both of which did not disappoint. If you're looking for all things stripe for your spring/summer 2016 wardrobe then I would definitely recommend visiting these two stores. 

Whether it be jumpers, tees, jumpsuits, playsuits, trousers, dresses, shorts, skirts, or even jackets, Topshop and Zara have just about every garment you can imagine in a variety of different stripe designs. 

Key pieces, which I will most definitely be purchasing for this season include, the navy stripe jumpsuit, the navy and white dress, and the black and white playsuit - all from Topshop, in addition to the Zara shirt dress and Bardot top. 

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop

Topshop

Zara

Zara

Overall, I had a great time visiting intu Trafford Centre, and managed to walk away with a number of pieces perfect for the season ahead. 

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11 buys perfect for Valentine's weekend...

Valentine's weekend is officially just one week away, so for my latest post I wanted to share my top 11 pieces for the biggest date weekend of the year.

For this year's celebrations, there are lots of amazing midi skirt/crop top combos, lace tops, leather A-line skirts, and jumpsuits on the high street.

Alternatively, if you're somewhere the weather is a little hotter than England is right now, then the sixties-inspired printed Zara dress makes for a stunning option.

In terms of footwear, I have picked out the classic black Louboutin heels or the nude Stuart Weitzman sandals - both of which will complement just about any look.

To help you to achieve a look of perfection this Valentine's weekend, here are my top 11 buys...

1. Topshop

2. Urban Outfitters 

3. Stuart Weitzman

4. Topshop

5. Topshop Boutique 

6. Topshop

7. Mango

8. Zara

9. Zara

10. Christian Louboutin

11. AllSaints 

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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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