The Embellished Collar Trend!

So as some of you may or may not know, I am currently writing as a Fashion Contributor for The Lookhit online magazine, so I thought I would share my latest article that I wrote for the website:

 

The Embellished Collar Trend

Elegance, opulence and edge epitomises this season’s must have accessory for your Fall wardrobe. From simple and feminine to studded and spikey the embellished collar is a perfect way to show your personal flair and style.  With designers like Marni, Rodarte, Jason Wu and Oscar de la Renta all having interpreted the trend in their collections, this accessory adds panache to every outfit.

Making your Fall closet staple items versatile enough to wear more than once is essential for fashionistas alike.  The embellished collar brings with it both versatility and variety.  What’s more some are detachable so you aren’t limited to what you wear it with. Available in a vast array of fabrics, colours and sizes there’s something for everyone.

The collar has been seen before on the catwalk and although the trend isn’t necessarily new, it’s only now it has come into its own as a stand-alone accessory.  Depending on the day, situation or location, you can choose from a range of options to suit your style and make a statement.  With this trend almost anything goes- beads and pearls create an ultra-feminine look, studs and spikes are chic and edgy, and jewels and sequins suit the more glamorous and sophisticated customer.  Shapes differ with the traditional pointed collars at the forefront of the trend, complemented by the bib and peter pan collars. 

To style up your everyday outfit, you might consider a simplistic pearl embellished collar or adorn your own shirt collar with removable metal collar tips.  Similarly vamp your evening ensemble by adding a studded collar to make a punk rocker transformation.  One of the best parts about the embellished collar trend is that the collars aren’t only designer articles but available across all high-street brands, which means you can find this trend at any price.

The article along with loads of other amazing fashion finds are available at http://www.thelookhit.com/ Here's a Snapshot Edit of my article from the website:

 

 

Slogan Sweaters!

High-street vs Designer Slogan Sweaters!

 

It's a never ending trend which just keeps reappearing. From Alexa Chung to Laura Bailey, celebs are taking the trend by storm and I am just loving it! So as my usual finds are from the high-street, this time for a bit of change I've researched both designer and highstreet slogan jumpers to see whether you have to splurge or whether you can budget, to pull of the look.  Enjoy!!! xxxx  

 

Designer Slogan Sweaters

 

1.  'Je t'aime Jane' merino wool slogan sweater, £258.00, Bella Freud

2. 'Ride It' sweater, £63.95, House of Holland at Harrods

3. 'My Bags are Packed' Jumper - Sky, £140.00, Wildfox

4. 'Pop!' sequin sweater, £305.00, Markus Lupfer at Farfetch

5. Angel Turtleneck Knit - Uniform Navy, £220.00, Wildfox

6. Ho! Ho! Ho! knitted sweater, £220.00, Lot78 at Net-a-Porter

7. 'Kate Mouse' blue slogan sweater, £135.00, Simeon Farrar at Young British Designers

8. Totes Amaze! sequined merino wool sweater, £305.00, Markus Lupfer

9. Boys cotton-blend terry sweater, £95.00, Zoe Karssen at Net-a-Porter

 

High-street Slogan Sweaters

1. NY Burnout Sweat, £28.00, Topshop

2. GREY 80S SLOGAN JUMPER, £18.00, Peacocks

3. Ax Paris Love Jumper, £25.00, Republic

4. U Print Sweater By Unique, £70.00, Topshop

5. Mock Collar Striped Jumper, £16.00, George @Asda

6. Inspire Black So! Knitted Jumper, £22.99, New Look

7. Skint Jumper, £40.00, Illustrated People

8. Loving My Jumper Slogan Jumper, £32.00, Lipsy

9. Chunky Wide Jumper, £20.00, Topshop

 

Which ones are your faves??

Maison Martin Margiela @ H&M

 

Maison Martin Margiela

@ H&M

H&M always surpasses my expectations for designer collaborations! and this months' is not different. In stores now is the latest best yet, since Lanvin, designer collaboration.

 

I am beyond excited at this revelation, however it appears that I might have to be jet setting to see this in the flesh, because as of yet it is only available in France! What a bummer. Gives me an excuse to travel. In the words of H&M "Epic is just one word to describe it."

Here's a Snapshot Edit of the amazing collection.

 

 

 

In Selected Stores NOW!!!

Style Obsession

STYLE OBSESSION

Wedge Trainers & Wedge Boots

I know I said I was going to make this a weekly post BUT I couldn't resist for another week sooo... For those of you who are buying your winter boots, here's two styles which I am LOVING this season!
 
For the day: Wedge trainers & For the night: Wedge boots

The wedge trainer is a casual way to dress up your day time outfit. Available across the high-street in almost every store, you are bound to find a style that suits. My favourite are the two tone studded design which seems to be repeating itself everywhere. I've picked out my faves below.

 

1. Black camo print stud heeled trainers, £75.00, River Island
2. ACROBATICS Leopard Wedge Hi Tops, £45.00, Topshop
3. Anderson Stone High Top Wedge, £45.00, Miss Selfridge
4. Wedge Hi-Top Shoes, £15.00, Primark
5. DENY Studded Wedge High Top Trainers with Suede Detail, £42.00, ASOS
6. Gold high shine high tops, £50.00, River Island
7. APPLAUSE Multi Buckle Wedges, £85.00, Topshop
8. Beige velcro wedge high tops, £50.00, River Island
9. Black high top wedge trainers, £49.00, Dorethy Perkins
10. Black wedge trainer, £15.00, Primark
11. ACTIVE Wedge Trainers With Suede Detail, £32.50, ASOS
12. Lambert wedges, £65.00, Kurt Geiger

The wedge boots are a stylish and ultra-glam way to be comfortable and chic for a night out! There are so many on the high-street atm, if I had enough money I would buy them all, but for those who can afford at least one this season, here's some to get excited over.  

1. Walker Lanay wedges, £180.00, Kurt Geiger
2. Red Truffle Spike Stud Wedge Ankle Boots, £38.00, Debenhams 
3. Black snake wedge ankle boots, £48.00. Dorethy Perkins
4. RACHEL D - Inside Zip Wedge Boot, £64.00, Dune
5. MIISTA-MARRE Wedges, £165.00, Topshop
6. Two tone wedge boot, £20.00, Primark
7. Friderike Studded Wedge Boots, £37.99, Missguided
8. ATTEND Chelsea Wedge Ankle Boots, £60.00, ASOS
9. LOTTIE wedge, £95.00, Nine West
10. Monolith Boot, £175.00, All Saints
11. Black Suede Stud Lace Up Wedge Boots, £39.99, Quiz
12. TIGER Studded Wedge Shoe Boots, £65.00, ASOS
 

Enjoy! xxxx

 

I LOVE Electric Sheep

So I've just been researching for my next blog post, ("Slogan Sweatshirts") and I came across a brand based here in Newcastle, where I live, called Electric Sheep. They specialise in printed t-shirts and sweatshirts, with slogans relating to Newcastle. Their range is sold both in Topshop Newcastle aswell as the Oxford Street store.

 

 

So I thought I would share some of their designs here, prior to my next post, as their designs are really great. The clothes are really reasonable and are available for both male and female customers. Enjoy Xxx

 

 

 

 

1. I Bridge NC Sweater, £30.00

2. Somebody Loves Me, £23.00

3. Almost Heaven, £23.00

4. Let's Get Geordie, £23.00

5. Big Newcastle Heart - Leopard Print, £23.00

6. City Girl, £23.00

7. NCL Scene Sweater, £30.00

8. I Left My Heart, £23.00

9. Good Times Bad Times, £23.00

10. I Bridge New, £23.00

11. NCL Smile, £23.00

12. NCL Heart Sweater, £30.00

 

**Images found on the Electric Sheep Website**

 

 

Style Obsession

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STYLE OBSESSION

Patterned Trousers

 

So I've decided I'm going to do a weekly post called "Style Obsession." Here I can share my favourite fashions of the moment, so please comment below to see whether you agree and share what your "Style Obsessions" might be.

So this week I have been shopping around for some patterned tailored trousers. I am all for the Patterned Suit trend which seems to be everywhere on the catwalk and on celebrities. But for me it seems a bit much- I don't think I would pull it off. So for all you 'not so brave ones' ,like me, here's some Highstreet trousers to choose from. Enjoy Xxx

 

 

1. Dandy Wallpaper Trousers, £40.00, Topshop

2. Multi floral trouser, £38.00, Dorethy Perkins

3. Floral Jacquard Trousers, £50.00, Topshop

4. Paisley Printed Trouser, £17.00, Miss Selfridge

5. Printed Trousers, £16.00, Primark

6. Printed Trousers, £24.99, H&M

7. Patterned Trousers, £14.00, Primark

8. Grey leopard print tapered trousers, £28.00, River Island

   

Christmas Stocking Fillers!!

So seeing as Christmas is trending on Twitter already I have taken it upon myself to start my Xmas shopping! Whilst I am usually one of those people who are wandering aimlessly through town on Xmas Eve, this year I'm going to try to get ahead of the game.

I have found THE perfect gift for someone like me 4 years ago, if not now to occupy yourself over Christmas.

 Introducing "The Fashion Designer's Kit" from the Seedling Collection.

 

 

It includes everything a Fashion Designer could need: assorted printed fabrics, a wooden mannequin to test out designs, a sketch book, coloured pencils, basic patterns, sewing needles and cotton ribbons. With all your equipment there is a tips and instructions book to get you on your way.

 

Available for just £39.00 from Liberty London!!

 

 

 



Jordan Askill for Topshop

A new Jewellery line for Topshop has emerged and I can't get enough of it. Inspired by Ancient Egypt, Jordan Askill brings a new, edgy look to the store with her sculptural designs in the form of hearts, clouds and panthers.

 

 

 

1. Gold Panther Cuff, £80.00

 2. Charm Necklace, £65.00

3. Cloud Ring, £25.00

4. Heart Ring, £25.00

5. Charm Bracelet, £50.00

 

 

In selected stores now!!!  



I want a coloured bouffant!

Hairspiration!

 

So I've been scouring the internet for some ideas to vamp my hair. The extent of my drastic hair cuts vary from having a trim and having the odd highlight, and when people say they're having their hair dyed i pressume they mean going from brown to red or vice versa. This is my ultimate goal to do at least once in my life....I want a coloured bouffant!!!

Here's some ideas for you brave ones. Xxx

 

Bag yourself a Backpack

It's like we've travelled back in time! Everywhere I look I am seeing someone wearing a backpack. However it's not the conventional Adidas/ Reebok bag that we had 10 years ago in the first year of senior school, they're all sorts of colours, textures and fabrics! The highstreet stores have gone crazy for them and here's a selection for you guys to sort through. Xxx

 

 

 

1. Black and Leopard Rucksack, £35.00, Miss Selfridges

2. Texure Leather Rucksack by Unique, £400.00, Topshop

3. Jocasi Pink Quilted Leather Backpack, £99.99, New Look

4. Studded Denim Backpack, £35.00, Topshop

5. Camilla Quilted rucksack, £38.00, Accessorize

6. Kingston Luxe rucksack, £45.00, Accessorize

7. Black quilted RI rucksack, £30.00, River Island

8. Dark brown leather look rucksack, £28.00, River Island

9. Tan Leather Rucksack, £68.00, Visconti

10. ASOS Leather Backpack with Pointed Flap, £55.00, ASOS

11. Indigo Geo Print Rucksack, £27.00, Accessorize

12. ASOS Premium Leather Backpack With Zip Detail, £120.00, ASOS

 

 

 

 

Show me your Wardrobe!

So I've been catching up with the latest programmes on tele (I watch so many that I need to record half of the weeks on the box) and my latest craze is "Show me your Wardrobe" on Sky 1, presented by Jackie Dixon and Zara Martin. For those of you who havn't seen the programme, AKA been living under a rock, the premise of the show is to see inside the wardrobe of your favourite celebrities. Every girls' dream right?

 

 

 

This week's episode was looking into the coverted wardrobe of Whitney Port, reality star turned designer. If you missed it, here's a Snapshot Ed!t. Enjoy Xxx

 

 

 

Next on: Fri 16 Nov at 8pm , Sky Living HD

 

Kirsty Ward = Jewellery extraordinaire

I genuinely don't have a bad word to say about Jewellery Designer Kirsty Ward. I've loved her work and constantly followed her collections all throughout my years studying Fashion Design. This seasons' collection however, for me, is her best yet. With a simplistic idea of recycling everyday materials as the basis for each collection, she moulds wire, twists copper piping and even get the odd nuts and bolts somewhere in there too. Is there anything this woman can't do??

 

 

 

Not only is she a Jewellery making Wizard, she complements her accessories with a stunning clothing line, which is equally beautiful.

 

Disorder Magazine wrote a feature about her, which has comedy value too! Well worth a read. Enjoy Xxxx