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October 2016
Afternoon Tea Outfit
Top - Girls on Film
Shorts - Oh My Love
Ankle Boots - Asos
Bag - Asos
Seahorsing
Top - Nike
Shorts - One Teaspoon
Jacket - Hearts and Bows
Necklace - Tatty Devine
Ring - Michal Negrin
Bag - Topshop
Shoes (Unseen) - Nike Air Thea Max
Floral with Edge
Top - Dorothy Perkins
Jeans - Topshop
Ankle Boots - Geox
Leather Jacket - Urban Outfitters
Ring - Michal Negrin
These shoes are my new obsession. I impulsively bought them recently but oh my god, I love them. They're so comfortable. I spent ages in the store trying to pick what colour to go for, black, navy or brown. Each of the colours literally go with everything because they're all very neutral, but I decided to go for the navy boots, because I have loads of black shoes, so thought I'd go for a change!
Holiday Haul
Hi! I recently went travelling in Croatia for about four weeks, which was awesome, and whilst I failed to pack as light as I had hoped to, I managed to make enough space in my backpack to bring home a few holiday souvenirs.
These jumpers were the first things I bought. I know, it's a strange purchase to make in hot and sunny Croatia, but it was actually a bit chilly when I bought these, and it even rained! Apparently that's normal for September in Croatia - I literally didn't think it rained over there... Anyways, I stumble across this really cool designer store, it was kind of edgy, a lot of graphic prints and minimalist designs. I did feel like I already owned a lot of jumpers, as I had a jumper obsession phase a couple of years ago, but I felt like they were a bit unique; one had an interesting mix of mesh and sleeve detail, and the other was very minimalist with a pop of colour on the pocket. I really did love both of the jumpers, and decided to splash out.
The next thing I got was this dress, I thought it was quite cute and versatile to wear.
I got these from one of the market stalls. They're handmade, and I really like how simple they are.
These earrings and ring are from Michal Negrin, and Israeli designer. They're apparently made of Swarovski crystals. There were so many things that I wanted, a lot of gorgeous, fancy necklaces that I was close to buying, but in the end, I decided I don't have enough fancy events to go to make the purchases worth it. I ended up wearing the bronze earrings for the rest of the holiday, and the ring as well, which I still wear everyday as my new everyday accessory. I spent a really long time in this store, and I think it's because I love the vintage feel of Michal Negrin's pieces. It makes them really timeless.
I love peacocks. So when I saw this earring I was gobsmacked. They had it in a few different colours, but again, it was handmade and I thought it was designed pretty well. It's not an in-your-face peacock, but still pretty cool.
Speaking of peacocks, I actually saw quite a few on one of the islands really randomly! I really didn't expect to see any peacocks, but there were loads roaming around, and no picture that I took could ever capture their vivid beauty, but I still tried..
Emilia Wickstead
A couple of months ago, I got very excited when it was announced that Emilia Wickstead was going to be at LFW. Born in New Zealand and a British-based designer, Wickstead is another CSM graduate. She graduated in 2007 with a BA in Fashion Design and Marketing with Honours. She then went on to work at a number of fashion labels in New York and in Milan, and returned to London in 2008 to create her own label.
What I like about her style is that her pieces seem very couture, and look very well made, with perfectly clean finishing. I feel like she uses colour and prints to create something that looks quite timeless. The silhouettes she chooses to work looks like they'd be flattering for most people, and they also add to the classic and everlasting feel.
It’s all very soft, but not overly girly; in a highly elegant way that makes her designs looks so beautiful. I feel classy just looking at her pieces! Here are a few pieces from her collection through the years.
Oh my god, I absolutely adore this collection, I think it's one of my favourites. I love the mix of it being tailored but whilst also using a lot of fabric. It makes for a very confident woman. The pastel colours give a very vintage look. She uses a lot of shapes and prints in this collection, and I love them all.
Okay, this one's a favourite too. It is sophisticated AF. With colours, prints and pastels, Wickstead is speaking to me this summer. Again, she's playing with stripes, and using them with flattering shapes and embellishment. I love the colours in the prints she's used, particularly the floral ones. They show a perfect example of how clashing prints can work.
AW11/12
A simple and elegant collection, lot of different colours, cohesive shapes and a stylish use of prints. The collections utilises lots of pastels and brights, a few dark pieces.
SS12
I LOVE this collection. Wickstead was inspired by Parisian prints and has used them for these very soft and floaty designs, which effectively produce the makings for an elegant and high-class woman. Very ladylike, but with some sexy sass; I love me some sass. It's the perfect summer high society look. I love that it's "feminine", but not overly girly, and is still sexy, but also romantic.
AW 12/13
This collection was all about "modern English Tradition". You can see the inspiration from rich English society, as well as the 18th Century inspiration from the necklines and balloon shapes. I absolutely love the dark and demure style. Again, it's very formal and sophisticated. You can definately picture the woman Wickstead is designing for by now.
SS13
Again, I love this collection. I love the use of prints, makes it perfect for summer. Wickstead showcases completely elegant and effortlessly polished looks this season, a lot of tailored pieces which produce very chic end product, but it's still youthful and summery because of her colours and prints.
AW13/14
Another perfectly polished collection, with perfectly tailored and structured pieces, as well as some soft and loose swing dresses. The best thing: plaid, plaid and lot's of plaid! (I love plaid)
SS14
Another collection I love. It's the perfect holiday woman's look; pretty pale pastels and a few sweet summer brights - yellow, blue and red. Stripes were in this season, so here we have a few selective striped looks with some gorgeous silk. Wickstead nailed her target audience.
AW14/15
This autumn, we get a darker, femme fatale vibe from Wickstead. These are some very strong looks here, working with leather and lace. I love the prints she's working with, creating demure, baroque-esq looks. It's very different, but still tailored and structured, so it's still overall, elegant and chic, but for a much more forward and seductive woman that her previous collections.
Whilst there are quite a few pieces that I like, it's not my favourite collection of hers. I think what Wickstead does best is graceful high society chic, and it's this aspect of her designs that attracted to me to her in the first place. But I appreciate her trying out some tougher looks, it's always great surprise when a designer dips out of what's expected of them.
SS15
This season, we get back some summer youthfulness, and a nod to the 80s. I love the shapes in this collection and the citrus colours work brilliantly. The white outfits also provide a sense of freshness for me.
AW15/16
Oh my god, I absolutely adore this collection, I think it's one of my favourites. I love the mix of it being tailored but whilst also using a lot of fabric. It makes for a very confident woman. The pastel colours give a very vintage look. She uses a lot of shapes and prints in this collection, and I love them all. 
SS16
AW16/17
More stripes in this collection and I love it. I love the rich colours and prints in this season's collection. It makes a very formal look. I love the floaty pieces, with an abundant amount of fabric. Wickstead manages to keep her elegant and sophisticated aesthetic again.
These coloured fabrics and stripes harks back to the candied coloured stripes from the summer collection of the year for me, which brings her years collections together very nicely.
Do you see what I mean about how effortlessly elegant her pieces are? You and literally wear any of them, and look like the most put-together, effortlessly chic woman around. I am looking forward to seeing what she makes for her SS17 collection this September.
I found it
About 2 months ago, I posted this, in which I shared two bomber jackets that I really really liked and wish I had the money to buy them (I've been really bad and bought 5 bomber jackets since then, but hey ho, what can you do). The second jacket was this tiger motif jacket that I saw in Look magazine. The magazine told me it was from Debenhams, so I searched and search their website, and sadly could not found it.
Two months later, and I now own the jacket. I am so happy and grateful to have found it, but Look magazine lied, it was from House of Holland, and yes, Debenhams does stock it, but I should have been searching House of Holland! Anyways, I'm happy, y'all know that I love my tigers!
Two months later, and I now own the jacket. I am so happy and grateful to have found it, but Look magazine lied, it was from House of Holland, and yes, Debenhams does stock it, but I should have been searching House of Holland! Anyways, I'm happy, y'all know that I love my tigers!
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