Wild Things

Animal print once the uniform of choice for brassy barmaids and suburban cougars (see Lesley Joseph, Birds of a Feather).  Now has become a style staple, available in numerous guises; from Chiffon to simple jersey pieces.  See two different women working different looks, channelling the same animal.

Abbie’s H&M dress adds texture to her grey and neutral ensemble:





Dress: H&M

Cardigan: Marlane Day Birger

Boots: Topshop

Necklace: club Monaco

Tights: M&S



Animal print jumpsuit, paired with gold accessories, Eunice working her daytime look.



Jumpsuit: Mango

Leather Jacket: Topshop

Bag: Vintage

Gold Shoes: Zara



It’s a jungle out there, so we hunted down a few key pieces for you.

Leopard brown print chain slipper loafers £30: River Island

Animal Floral Dress Price £39.00: Miss Selfridge

Snake Print Tunic Dress £40.00: OASIS

Kimberly Animal Print Contrast Collar, Blouse Price £18.00: Boohoo.com



Do you want Mustard with that?

If you’re anything like me, you would have spent most of the summer fully embracing the Colour Block trend.  Clashing  bright -coloured separates to create dazzling  tropical looks, even when the weather was slightly on the mild side.

As the days get shorter, temperatures get cooler those neon bright pink trousers may seem a little on the brash side for a cold fogy Monday morning. However don’t worry we are not about to go from Technicolor to Black and White, colour is here to stay. However rather than head to toe rainbow, add an accent of colour to your autumnal look. My colour of AW11 is Mustard! Works great in the summer sun and brings warmth to winter neutrals.

Street style candidate May knows how to cut the Mustard by adding a touch of colour to her classic look.

Blue Printed Dress: Joy

Black Patent bag: DKNY

Black Suede Ankle Boots: Office

Mustard Blazer: Topshop

Mustard, like the condiment adds a touch of spice to the everyday. Take a look at my top picks available now.

Horse Print Jumper £35: ASOS.com

Fusion Solar Shorts, Was £38, Now £19: Monsoon Fusion

Ochre ponte circle dress,Was £35.00 Now £20.00: Dorothy Perkins

Shoe: Tell me again mustard suede, Was £68.00 Now £25.00: Office

Lady Gaga, New York City, Viktor & Rolf Resort 2012 pant suit

Batchel (Satchel Bag) £93: The Cambridge Satchel Company

Windy Windy What to Wear?

Yesterday I was all about the joys of autumn and the brown crispy leaves.

However today I had to face gusty winds that played havoc with my floaty chiffon, printed blouse. Along with the fact it was still very mild in temperature, so I was left feeling a bit stifled in my ASOS Aztec knit Cardigan.

The great British weather is in transition, but in my haste I had skipped straight to winter. But I’m a quick learner and sought inspiration from the streets of London, aka Kings Cross st Pancras Station. Therefore introducing my first Street Style candidate, Jen! (Ta dah!).  Showing a great example of how you can make autumn dressing so simple.  What works so well about this outfit is the relaxed feeling of her grey Jersey dress, coupled with cute leather tan ankle boots and showing just a hint of sock. While the vintage bag adds just enough colour to catch the eye. This is a truly transitional assemble, take away the boots and jacket, throw on some sandals, you got an easy-breezy summer look.



Grey Jersey Dress, Topshop

Tan Leather Ankle Boots, Monsoon

Red Satchel Bag, Vintage

Leather Biker Jacket, models own (she couldn’t remember)