Talking Trends - BEANIES

The beanie trend is by far one of my favourites from 2013 so far, I love how it brings an urban edge to any outfit. Whether it be a statement rapper beanie or a pretty pastel one you can find a beanie to suit any outfit.

PLAIN

Use a plain beanie to either tone down an outfit or just compliment an already chilled outfit.

Navy beanie - buy here
Grey beanie - buy here
Black beanie - buy here

NEON

Neon beanies are a great way to add a pop of colour to monochrome outfit and are also great for summer/festivals.

Fluro green beanie - buy here
Fluro orange beanie - buy here
Fluro yellow beanie - buy here

 

PASTEL

A pastel beanie is a great way to make the trend more girly by wearing one with a pretty summer dress and sandals.

Baby blue beanie - buy here
Sand beanie - buy here
Baby pink beanie - buy here

STATEMENT

By wearing a statement beanie you can show your personality since most are inspired by artists or celebrities.

Boy London dupe - buy here
Ain't no wifey beanie - buy here
ASAP rockey beanie - buy here

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Lucy xxx 

MTV Video Music Awards 2013

I woke up this morning ready to look through all the amazing dresses from the MTV VMA's and right a blog post about my favourites. Well it was hard enough to find anything I even liked! I was so underwhelmed by all the outfits however I did manage to find one I liked...

Naya Rivera in vintage Paco Rabanne

For a start I just love Naya Rivera. Secondly I love her even more for going out with big sean and now I love her even more for saving the red carpet from being a disaster. This black floor length gown fits her like a glove and the cut-outs (a big trend from last season) make the dress much more sexy, in turn making it much more Naya! I like the very minimal accessories and smoky eye as they complete the whole look making it very put together and polished.  

 



Naya and Big Sean at VMA's and Teen Chocie Awards

I was also a massive fan of her teen choice award outfit especially the pop of colour with the shoes!

 

 

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Lucy xoxo



Monthly Style Steal - AUGUST

Missguided dress - buy here (and more photos)

Augusts' Style Steal is this super cute girly dress from missguided.co.uk. I have been loving this style of dress at the moment because I think the shapeless, boxy cut is balanced out by the super short length. At £19.99 I think its a pretty good deal especially with their current 10% off promotion,  as this kind of thing in Topshop would be nearing the £50 mark. For a casual look add a slouchy oversized cardigan or jumper like this one and wear with converse like these. Or dress it up with healed boots like these and and a necklace like this (what a long pendant chain will do is weigh down the dress bringing it into your body so that it is more flattering).


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Lucy xoxo

V FESTIVAL 2013

This past weekend I headed to Weston park in Stafford for V festival 2013! I travelled down on Friday with a big group of friends to set up camp before the music began on Saturday. I got to see lots of my favourite artists as well as some bands that I only knew a few songs but enjoyed their performance way more than I expected.
 

 
High lights have got to be Calvin Harris and Kendrick Lamar as well as The Script who although are not one of my favourite bands put on an incredible performance and really worked the crowd. In the middle of their set Danny asked the crowd if anyone had an idiot ex boyfriend and then called him live on stage on the girls phone , sang 'nothing' (a break up song) and proceeded to get the whole crowd to shout 'good bye asshole to him' .. what a legend .. it was hilarious. (videos of it that I found on YouTube below)

 

 

I also loved the vaccines, scouting for girls and many others. Beyoncé was actually slightly disappointing because she was 20 minutes late,I was very squished in the crowd and I didn't love her set list however it was still amazing to see her and a lot of her performance was great.

It was such an amazing weekend and I have definitely got the festival buzz!



top L-R Xa, Alix, FiFi, Ellie, Gracie, Shannon, Sophia, Pip
bottom L-R Me, Hollie

 

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Monthly Style Steal - JULY

eBay boots - buy here (and more photos)

July's style steal is this pair of Jeffrey Campbell-esque chunky platform boots from eBay.  At less than £20 they are a fraction of the price of Jeffrey Campbell's and give the same kind of impact and style without making such a massive investment. Team them with a dress like this one for a 90's inspired look or this one for a girly contrast. They would also look great with light wash mom jeans like these and a plain white tee for a casual look.

 

I have already ordered my pair so keep your eyes open for and ootd coming soon!

 

Thanks for reading!

Lucy xoxo

 

  

Socks & Sandals

My opinion and how I style

The classic 'socks and sandals' combination is often mocked and a lot of the time rightly so! It is one of those things that is not really socially acceptable for anyone above the age of 5. However recently I think a fashionable approach has been taken, probably as a result of the geek chic trend that we have been seeing for a few years now and it has even been appearing on the catwalk...

A selection of photos that I think represent the best of socks and sandals

Don't get me wrong these kind of socks and sandals have never and will never look good...

 

images from http://www.sandalandsoxer.co.uk/home.htm.. you can waste some time on there

 

How I style

I have taken it upon myself to try and make it work so here is how I style socks and sandals in a way that is hopefully socially acceptable...

 



 

By using healed sandals I think you're instantly moving away from the stereo typical middle-aged man, which is a great start. I chose this nude pair from Asos and teamed them with some grey knee high socks from Topshop, I think the colours really complement each other and give a modern look. All I have teamed with my socks and sandals combo is this navy and white dress by Mina uk, I don't think you need any further accessories as the dress, socks and sandals are already making a quite a statement.

 

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Lucy xoxo

The Fashion Tag

1. How would you describe your style?

I would say it depends on how I feel that day, sometimes I will go super girly with a dress, frilly socks and t-bar shoes, other days I will be all in black with chunky boots. I also love mixing pretty girly pieces with grungy, alternative pieces. My style is always evolving but if in doubt I will go with something super classic like jeans, a white t-shirt and a blazer. Also as much as I like to be on trend, I don't get to hung up on it and often wont spend much on a piece I consider to be on trend because I know I may go off it.  

2. What are you wardrobe staples?

American Apparel Disco Pants in Black

- Oversized or baggy t-shirts ( worn with leggings for a relaxed look or tucked into high waisted skirts and trousers, like my disco pants, for more of a put together look )

- A pair of classic mid/dark wash blue skinny jeans (in summer rolled to ankle grazers with sandals and in winter with scrunched up socks and ankle boots)

- white plimsolls (I love wearing these with my disco pants because the old dirty plimsolls are a great contrast to the super shiny, attention grabbing trousers)

3. Most expensive item in your closet?

Some black Topshop boots which were around the £70/£80 mark and also my black AA disco pants which were £75

 

4. Most wanted item?

I have wanted a 13" fluro yellow satchel by the Cambridge satchel company for over a year but I can't quite make the £125 leap!

Cambridge Satchel company 13" Fluro Yellow Satchel

A Zac Posen dress fitting

5. Favourite designer?

I'm currently loving Zac Posen, his red carpet dresses are so old Hollywood glamour and make whoever is wearing them look incredible.


6. How much do you spend on clothes?
On average h&m to Topshop prices but I love spending less obviously (in places like primark and boohoo) and don't mind spending more on investment pieces form shops like American Apparel and Urban outfitters. 

 

7. What are your favourite places to shop?

Number one has got to be topshop purely because I would happily wear about 95% of the shop. Other high street stores I like are h&m and zara. American apparel for investment basics (emphasis on the word investment - cant afford to shop there for every day bits!) I also love vintage clothing but only have a few bits because there are no good vintage shops near me, I am however planning a London trip to Brick lane, Spitalfields, Camden etc. I also love online shops like Yayer, Monki and Nasty Gal.

Davidoff - Cool Water

8. Favourite fragrance?

I'm not a major perfume person, I only have three and they were all gifts but my favourite of the three is Davidoff cool water.

9. Whats your favourite way to do your hair?

Down with beach style waves or in a messy high ponytail with a 90's style scrunchie!

10. What is your go-to outfit when you have no idea what to wear?

Oversized (like mens large oversized!) t-shirt tucked into black AA disco pants with white plimsolls.

11. One fashion trend you wish would come back or stay

I love the beanie trend!! Also high waisted skirts/trousers/shorts, I remember when I was younger I wouldn't dare wear anything on my waist is was all about the low rise but now I have gone high waisted I can never go back its the most flattering cut on me by far.

12. Show us your most prize possession in your wardrobe.

My black topshop boots, I am so obsessed with them, they look amazing with every outfit and can instantly dress up an otherwise boring look.

My rather roughed up (well loved!) black topshop boots and an official photo

thanks so much for reading,

lucy xx