Wednesday Wishlist – 27/06

This has been a bit of a crazy week. Crazy, but good, for sure. I started a new internship on Monday, at an online fashion publication called Fashion 156, and have spent the last three days frantically covering the SS13 menswear shows (from the comfort of a desk, that is.) However, I managed to find time to do a little Wednesday wishing, and here’s what caught my fancy.

Playsuits are perfect for summer, and this sequined beige one, £50, River Island, is the perfect balance of daytime cool and evening glam.

I’ve been yearning for a grey t-shirt or vest of some kind (no idea why!) and love the casual design of this asymmetric tee, £14, Topshop. Its long back would be great for wearing over leggings and shorts.

This swan and starry sky print dress, £29.50, by Billie and Blossom at Dorothy Perkins is my favourite find of the week. I love the print, and it would be perfect come rain or shine, summer or winter. Definitely one for the payday list.

Another pretty dress that tickled my fancy was this studded bodycon, £27.99, New Look. And lastly, these H&M moccasin shoes, £14.99. Animal friendly imitation suede, these are a timeless design, perfect for festivals and summers in the city.

That’s it from me for now. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesdays!

Wednesday Wishlist – 13/06

I’ve been working hard this week at my new internship at LUX FIX, a website dedicated to providing deskbound fashionistas with a daily dose of luxury. But I always find time to muse over the newly arrived clothes and accessories from my favourite high street stores! Here’s this week’s very dress-dominant wish list:

The elegance of this white belted dress, £65, Warehouse, really appeals to me. It would be perfect for daywear over the coming summer months – I’d team it with simple sandals or wedges and understated accessories.

After spending weeks lusting after this Tara Starlet mix and match outfit, I was delighted to find this similar (and much more affordable) version at Topshop. For just £32, it’s an itch I simply have to scratch!

Warehouse have really nailed the occasion dress this season, and this gorgeous pink chiffon prom dress, £90, is sentiment to that. Just look at the detail on the skirt! Beautiful!

I’m not normally a fan of jumpsuits and have never been known to wear one, but when I spotted this sexy cerise jumpsuit, £45, Miss Selfridge, I knew it would be one for the wish list. Definitely this week’s number one wish.

Finally, a more casual piece to round off the wish list, in the form of this embellished heart print tank top, £22, River Island. Perfect for lazy summer sleepovers and late lunches with friends.

Friday Five – 50s Trend Essentials

Fashion is always turning to bygone eras for inspiration, and this season has seen a revival of several decades gone by, from the 90s grunge look to the pretty, retro 50s style. For those among us (myself included) who’ve yet to fully venture into vintage clothes buying, there’s no need to worry – the high street has it covered!

A staple of the 50s look is a full, knee- or midi-length skirt. The apricot pink of this belted skirt, £22.99, New Look, adds a modern twist to the trend. High waisted jeans and shin grazing cut-offs (remember ‘peddle pushers’?) are an alternative, if you’re not into skirts.

Bralets are cropping up all over the shops at the moment, in various colours and fabrics. While I wouldn’t normally bare my belly in one of these, when worn with a high waisted skirt, there’s hardly any skin on show. The adorable print of this denim bralet, £25, at Topshop, is too sweet to miss.

And now, for accessories. Hairbands are an absolute must-have if you’re going for an authentic look. The dark colour of this Hawaiian print headband, £2.99, New Look, pairs perfectly with the black jelly peep toes, £40, River Island, bringing the outfit together nicely. Last but not least, a ladylike, classic handbag to finish: the very girly Lady Bag by Aldo for ASOS, £40.

Will you be rocking the retro 50s look sometime soon?

Wednesday Wishlist – 09/05/12

My oh my, isn’t this weather horrible? What better way to cheer myself up than by lusting after the week’s best pics of new arrivals? Having gone a bit of a spree last week to ‘reward’ myself for finishing my studies, my funds have run a little dry…and with rent and bills due I’ve definitely got more important things to spend my money on! But one can dream…

Ignoring today’s yukky turnout, the weather should hopefully be getting a little warmer soon. For me, that means I can finally wear pretty shirts without layering cardigans and jumpers on top. This mint green blouse by Goldie for Topshop, £49, is pick of the pack for me right now. I love the bead embellished collar…definitely a crafty customization idea to think about.

I love hummingbirds, and they offer a pretty alternative to the usual prints of the tropical trend. This Oasis t-shirt dress, £45, is the perfect summer dress, ideal as day wear, and smart enough to wear in the evening too.

Pink is one of my very favourite colours, and the ‘utility’ dress is a fave shape of the season. River Island combine these two loves in this simple but stylish light pink utility dress, £30. Once again, an ideal piece for any occasion.

Scarf print – also known as baroque – is big news this season. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s a little too bright and bold for me, but this sleeveless shirt, £26, from Next, might just tip the scale. It’d be perfect with skinny black jeans and boots.

On my travels yesterday, I came across this jumper, displayed temptingly along the wall of the stairs down to the menswear section in River Island. Short of time and being a little silly about going to the menswear floor alone (I know…) I resisted, but I might just have to indulge. I love, love, love the space print trend this season, and this cozy looking jumper, £30, definitely gets it right.

Enjoy your Wednesdays people!

Friday Five – The Tropical Trend

It’s been practically impossible to escape the tropical print trend this season. Love it or hate it, it’s pretty much exploded in our favourite high street collections. The bright colours, fun, summery patterns and retro feel of the clothes really appeal to me, and although my usual style is probably not as ‘loud’, I’m finding it hard to resist the tropical trend.

Spotting this fabulous Primark playsuit online didn’t help matters much. At the pittance price of £5, it’s a no-brainer really. Definitely something to bum around the beach on. For UK park days, I’d layer a white t-shirt underneath and team with sandals for a more laid-back summer look.

Jeans are a great way to test the trend waters. Hardcore trendsetters might opt for a head-to-toe patterned outfit, but for the fashion faint-of-heart (myself included!) I’d pair these printed jeans with a plain top and shoes for a hint at the look. The pale pink of these cropped skinnies, £48, Motel give a subtle hint. But I really do love these blue skinny jeans, £40, from River Island: the print, featuring parrots and birds, differs from the usual tropical patterns. Definitely my favourite piece of the post.

I featured this New Look bralet in my first holiday clothes post, and it really is good enough to mention twice! As if I needed any further convincing it is worth buying, it’s now dropped to £7 in the sale. Happy days!

And lastly, these H&M wedges, £24.99, literally made me gasp today. Comfortable and stylish, these wedges are up there with my favourite shoes of S/S12.

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend everyone!

Wednesday Wishlist – 02/05/12

This week is another mish mash of items that have caught my ever-browsing eye. Despite the less than perfect weather, I can’t stop myself from looking at pretty summer clothes, as if by buying them I might somehow coax the sun out from behind its clouds.

Ombre is definitely a trend that has grown on me this season. As it’s been pretty much all over the high street, it’s been a hard one to ignore. Warehouse always boast beautiful, high quality clothes and this striped silk blouse, £50, is no exception. I love the pink and yellow together, and the batwing arms emphasize the feminine appeal.

I practically live in jeans, so I like to have a fair few pairs to choose from. Topshop is my first port of call when I need/want a new pair, and these acid wash skinny jeans, £38, are a welcome departure from my usual style. Teamed with a bright neon top and some high top trainers, they’d complete any 90s look.

River Island also offer some very lovely clothes, although their basic items are usually a little out of my price range. However, this tribal print crop top, £15, seems a worthy purchase. It’d see me through the summer months and would be a keeper for festival season. Ideal for casual day wear.

Denim’s revival continues with this belted shirt dress, £45, from Oasis. Perfect for summer days spent in the park (be careful of pesky grass stains though!) and just in time for barbeque season. I like.

And today’s piece de resistance is this gorgeous tropical print dipped hem dress, £29.99, from New Look. Being quite short, I’ve always been wary of dresses or skirts that fall very far below mid-thigh, but the pattern and style of this dress has won me over. I can already see myself wearing it for evening strolls along the beach, and summer nights garden parties…

Bring on the shopping!

Holiday Picks – Part Two

I’ve been getting a little bit (over)excited about my upcoming mini-break to Barcelona, and have been busy scouring the Internet to see what my favourite high street stores have to offer. In Part One of my holiday clothes musings, I went for an edgy, bright and bold look, with statement t-shirts and accessories and bright tropical prints. But on the flip side of that is a love for all things feminine and chic. So here’s where Part Two comes in…

White, regretfully, just isn’t my colour. But I love it anyway. And once I’ve built up a bit of a tan, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue. These pretty white dresses will be perfect for sight-seeing, al fresco lunches and evening beach walks. I love the crochet detail of this sleeveless shirt dress, £40, and the cut-out design of this jersey prom dress, £55, really steals my heart (hehe?) Both from Topshop.

Shorts are an absolute must-have for any holiday look as they’re comfortable, tan-friendly and go with everything. The tribal print of these high waisted denim shorts, £32, Miss Selfridge, set them apart from the rest.

H&M have some great stuff in at the moment, including this turquoise jacquard-weave top, £19.99, which will jazz up the shorts and add a sexy edge to any day look. The simplicity of this stylish, zip detail bikini set, £17.98 altogether, is also a winner.

I love anything woven at the moment – picnic baskets, straw bags…count me in! This woven satchel, £37, River Island is comfortable and casual, and will feed my addiction nicely!

I’ll be wearing wedges like these floral patterned tie-up ones, £24.99, H&M, for romantic evening dinners. But for exploring the city and hitting the beach, I’ll stick to flats. These very pretty sandals by Grendha for New Look, £39.99, really caught my eye…I might just have to treat myself come pay day.

And finally, eye wear. You can never go far wrong with a classic style, and these light pink shades from Warehouse, £18, are just right.

What will your holiday look be?

Friday Five – Spring Keep-Me-Warms

Oh, rain – won’t you go away and come again another day? No? Ok…well in that case, I’ll have to pull out the knitwear again. Thankfully, the current collections of knitted goods on the high street are all perfect for this kind of uncertain weather forecast. I, for one, know I’ve been sat at my desk all day, wrapped in a trusty knit. So here’s five of my favourites from what’s currently on offer.

This mint green Warehouse jumper, £40, with lace panels in stripes across it, is the perfect balance of cozy and chic, and will go perfectly with a pair of white jeans, pumps, or even wellies. Throw a parka on and you’re ready to battle that downpour.

Ombre is everywhere this season, and this coral and blue knit, £32, River Island, has the spring colour trends down to a t. Again, teamed with a good pair of jeans, with a colour raincoat on top, this jumper will see you through the rainy days to come.

I’m not usually a fan of blue, but I love the feminine style of this pale blue, faux collar cardigan, £45, Oasis. Premium price tag aside, it would be a lovely – and warm – way to add soft, girly chic to a skirt and black tights ensemble.

The swan motif and sloping arms of this t-shirt jumper, £28, Dorothy Perkins, have me sold. It’s light enough to be worn even when the weather is much warmer, but will be sure to keep me warm now too. And swans – what’s not to love?

But my absolute fave has to be this beaded, lime green cardigan, £59.99, H&M. A payday treat for sure…but just look! The slouchy fit and beading detail – not to mention the outlandishly fabulous colour – would make it a purchase well worth the money. Oh, and it looks like it’s got its fair share of warmth in that knit…

Happy weekend!

Friday Five: Things To Wear With Jeans

I know, I know…a good pair of jeans will look great with anything…but will they? Really? I love jeans and practically live in them, but I often find that my collection of pretty, girly tops just don’t look quite right. Some might not be the right colour to match a pair of jeans, others might be the wrong shape…you see what I’m saying?

These five items would be a match made in heaven with a good pair of jeans. The printed t-shirt by Motel at Topshop, £32, is an absolute lust-have for me right now. The eclectic print features palm trees, rolling waves, a sunset and some bang-on trend little fishes on the sleeves, and would add a definite touch of cool to your favourite pair of jeans. Need. It. Now!

I’ve always loved anything with a pussy-bow on it, and this very cute sleeveless mint-green blouse, £20 from River Island, is no exception. While this top would look stunning teamed with a pair of tailored white trousers, it would look just as good worn with some skinny light blue jeans. Flared ones too if you’re going for a seventies style!

Yesterday, I expressed my adoration for Meadham Kirchhoff’s beautiful SS12 collection. And this cloud and rainbow print jumper from Joy, £45, totally encapsulates the catwalk show’s pretty and playful style, but at a high street price! Paired with your most comfortable, favourite jeans, this jumper would see you through from Autumn to Spring.

And then, of course, there’s the accessories. I absolutely love Converse; over the years I’ve been the proud owner of a fair few pairs, and I still remember the joy of buying my first ever pair, aged 15. These pink polka dot Converse, £42 on ASOS, are too cute not to own.

Oh, and the bag? Well, I love backpacks, and Marc B’s range of sophisticated shoulder bags and rucksacks are just begging to be teamed up with a loving pair of jeans…this black boucle backpack, £45, by Marc B at Topshop, is just that much cooler than the rest.