Spring 15 Edit - Lust List

This month is without a doubt the worst & longest wait for payday, am now at the point where I'm having to come up with creative dinner ideas from whatever is in the cupboards, although it is the easiest month to make a wishlist as once the sales have started to dwindle, boom! in comes all this pretty spring stuff & this year its all about 70's 70's 70's!

Topshop never let us down when it comes to any vintage style trends and again they do not disappoint. It has the most dreamiest collection of pinafores, smock dresses and boots which I can't wait to try and see if I can get my hands on when its payday, guarantee these will sell out fast! Here are my best picks of Spring and what's new online & in stores at the mo!

Clockwise from Top: 

Daisy Print Collar Dress - Topshop

Blue Skinny Flare Bell Bottoms - Rokoko 

Black Lace-Up Front Playsuit - Pretty Little Thing

Paisley Shell Print Vest Top - Topshop

Brown Paisley Playsuit - Pretty Little Thing

Snakeskin Print Suede Tassle Bag - TopShop

Stripes are also back though this year with more colour,  the monochrome colour block style stripes that have dominated the fashion world for the last few SS season are now  taking a step back and making way for these colourful deck chair, seasidey kinda stripes for a cool spring look. Monochrome stripes are still about though for those of you who who are not fans of colours!

Clockwise from Top

Shirt & Skirt Co-ord - Asos
Black & White Striped Culottes - Primark
Striped Shorts & Tee Co-ord - Zara
Red & White Cropped Jacket - River Island
Monochrome Playsuit - Missguided

Here are some of my fave picks that are also on my lust list for this month. I've been scouting around for new brands to obsess over this year and have found loads of really cool ones including Aussie based label - Discount Universe, Ichiban, Lovers & Drifters and MeeMee. I have had Gypsy Warrior on my radar or some time now but think I def need to make my first purchase with the Rose Nightfall dress! Think mesh dresses are gonna be a great layering staple piece for me this spring whilst we wait for the temperatures to climb! Hurryyy Upppp Summer!

Clockwise from Top

Pink & Grey Glitter Asymmetric Skirt - Ragged Priest
Bambi Print High Neck Top & Shorts Co-ord - Oh My Love
NightFall Mesh Maxi Dress in Rose - Gypsy Warrior
Care Bears Oversized T-shirt Dress - Ichiban
Nevermind Blue & White Shaggy Jacket - Lovers and Drifters
Pastel Fluff Bomb Knit Jacket - MeeMee
Floral Platforms - New Look
Lickity Split Sequinned Halter Top - Discount Universe
Mint Green Glitter Jelly Black Heeled Sandals - New Look

Lastly, I thought I'd also share with you the Primark SS15 spring preview that was held in London a few weeks ago. Some AMAZING things here, that have already started appearing in stores. Primarni just keep getting better and better! The Holographic Jacket is definitely on my wish list for the festival season!



Love , Sarah x

Debenhams SS15 Press Event

 A month or so ago, I was invited to the Debenhams SS15 press show, which took place earlier this week in London. I very excitedly said yes and popped up to London to see what they have in store for next season!

I spent ages wondering around the stands creating a huuge wish list! This has got to be Debenhams most boldest and best season collection to date.

My favourite brands: Floozie, H! Holland & Matthew Williamson didn't disappoint, with such cool prints such as bicycles, watermelons (yep lots of fruityness!) and some amazing holographic stuff! It was all really bright and fun and its made me wish it could be summer all over again, but for all these lovely things, we will have to wait till next year for these to appear in Debenhams stores.

What I'm Wearing - Metallic Jewel Tone Print Skirt & Crop Top Co-ord - Missguided

Floozie Watermelon Accessories

Floozie Flamingo Bikini

Jenny Packham Feather Cape

Matthew Williamson Butterfly

Mantaray Dress

H! Holland Milk Carton Bag

Floozie Nautical Pumps and bag

I took sooo many pictures (200+!) they wouldn't all fit on here so I made a quick video thingy so you can see all the highlights and pick out your faves :) I'll also add on the Homewear section on another post soon.

Music - Forever is Ours // Armin Van Buuren

Love, Sarah x

The Christmas Party Outfit Edit 2014

Party Season is once again upon us!

Whether you are buying for your office christmas party, a black tie event or planning ahead for NYE there is go much eveningwear landing on the high street and online at the moment to get your party look sorted!

My personal favourite for the A/W party season has to be Miss Selfridge - they seem to have ticked all the boxes including sequins, velvet, brocade and metallics galore. I kinda wish I had more parties to go to so could wear it all - they are all such stunning pieces. For sparkles a-plenty - check out there American Princess Collection.

Here's my pick of the best that I've spotted on my hunt for the perfect party outfit - available now!

                     Dress's

Burgundy Dakota Bodycon Dress - Miss Selfridge
Silver Sequin BodyCon Dress - River Island
Velvet Bardot Velvet Blue Sleeved Dress - New Look

Separates

Armour Sequin Pelmet Skirt - TopShop
Sequin Split Back Crop Top - TopShop
Gold Rainbow Jacquard Skort - Miss Selfridge
Gold Rainbow Jacquard Jacket - Miss Selfridge

Jumpsuits

Snake Print Tailored Jumpsuit - Missguided
Tuxedo Jumpsuit White - Miss Selfridge
Nicole x Cut out Jumpsuit Black - Missguided

Lastly, unless you've been living under a rock the past few months, you will know that Cara Delevingne is the face of TopShops A/W campaign. With the first round that came out about 6 weeks ago which sold out in minutes to the new party wear range which is now live on the TopShop website now! My personal faves of the collection is the pussy-bow blouse and the brocade shift dress  - Check out the partywear range now before it goes!

Love, Sarah x

September 2014 Edit - Day 271 - Barcelona

Parc Guell: H&M Neon Leopard Print Embellished Bralet & Hotpants Co-ord , Accessorize Sunglasses

Montserrat Monastery - H&M Red Skater Dress, Primark Coin Necklace &Tribal Print Drawstring Bag

La Ramblas: Topshop Tile print Crop top, H&M Distressed Denim Hotpants & Turquoise PomPom Tassel Necklace

Montjuic: Select Floral Tapestry Print Bardot Dress

The Saturdays: Greatest Hits Tour Brighton!

Being the transeasonal month, I'm sort of in-between changing over my seasonal wardrobe and my A/W make up at the mo, throwing on layers when it gets abit chilly and instead of introducing my plum and berry coloured lipsticks and metallic pallet to my make up bag, I'm using my hot pink lippy to brighten things up whilst teaming up with my ultimate go-to eyeshadow everyday pallet- Natural Eye from Too Faced.
I have been using this set now for years and despite trying cheaper dupes or Benefits' World Famous Most Glamorous Nudes which has some similar shades but they they just don't come close to how nicely these apply and how well all the shades blend - Well worth the £22 worth - My current pallet is a year old and still going strong even after using daily!

So I'll start my A/W makeup buying next month and will have lots of new stuff to show you then :)

Its been a busy September as have been on holiday and out and about abit! Barcelona was just B-E-A-Utiful! am definitely going back there (hopefully to live!!) one day. As I managed to leave some of my holiday wardrobe behind by accident, I did have to re-buy a couple of bits whilst I was out there and H&M came to my rescue as usual as there are loads of them! I did also pop in the some of Spain's bestest clothes shops such as Bershka, Pull & Bear and Stradivarius that are popping up over here in the UK gradually also.

I managed to grab some some cool things from these three shops including a teddy coat (is that weird I went on a sunny holiday and came back with a winter coat??!)  a bomber jacket, a clutch bag and a couple of cute tee-shirts... Keep your eyes on the blog, they will be up in future posts soon! :)

Love, Sarah x

The Co-ordinates Edit - Top 10

From skirt and top two-pieces to tailored shorts, Co-ordinates can be paired together or mixed and matched for a real style statement!

Here's my pick of the best around at the moment on the high street & online:

1. Missguided

This is my favourite pick from their recent Beaches and Dreams campaign, this cool retro print is a must buy! The crop top features an open back detail and I really like the contrasting white edging . Pair with the matching high waisted shorts for an cool quirky look.

Top £19.99- http://www.missguided.co.uk/top
Shorts £19.99 - http://www.missguided.co.uk/shorts

Missguided

2. Boohoo

Boohoo's 2014 summer range is without a doubt thier best yet, with amazing bright aztec and floral patterns that are perfect for this season. This bandeau top and pencil skirt combo makes for floral print perfection! If a pencil skirt isn't really your thing, team up with the matching ruffle hem skit instead.

Top - £12 http://www.boohoo.com/top
Pencil Skirt £12- http://www.boohoo.com/pencil-skirt
Ruffle Hem Skirt £12 - http://www.boohoo.com/ruffle-hem-skirt

Boohoo

3. Motel

Motel are always are miles ahead when it comes to new trends - their co-ords page will have you spoilt for choice! Pick from tartan, metallics and many more, including their blogger fave - the 90's style moon and star prints. I'm crushing on their Iridescent Green colours after spotting a pic of Cara Delevingne looking amazing in a Burberry iridescent green dress. Definitely want to rock the mermaid metallic look this summer!

Vest Crop Top £28 - http://www.motelrocks.com/crop-top
Cami Top £28- http://www.motelrocks.com/cami-top
T-Shirt £32 - http://www.motelrocks.com/T-Shirt
Mini Skirt £28 -http://www.motelrocks.com/mini-skirt

Motel

4. Tara Starlet

Co-ords always make me feel very pin-up girl as it was the ladies of the 40's and 50's that rocked co-ords first. If rockabilly or 50's style is up your street, Tara Starlet is a top destination for a vintage inspired dresses, all in ones and of course, sets! I have a Hawaiian print 50's style button up playsuit from them I bought a couple of years ago that I adore! This summery two piece set is a lovely piece too, complete with matching bralet and full skirt.

Lucia Bralet £32 http://www.tarastarlet.com/shop/lucia-bralet
Lucia Skirt £68 http://www.tarastarlet.com/shop/lucia-skirt

Tara Starlet

5. Ark

Ark have some pretty cool twin sets to choose from, including this mega cute dolphin print one! a must have pay-day buy for sunny weekends by the beach!

Whole set £32 http://www.ark.co.uk/twin-set

Ark

6. Asos Collection

Continuing with more animal print , I've spotted alot of Indian Elephant motifs about recently and today have spotted this awesome print blazer/shorts combo, which looks perfect for summer workwear - hope that I will be allowed to wear shorts in the office so I can get this!
Pom-Pom edging is set to also be big news this summer in the fashion world, so this one also ticks new trend boxes!

 Blazer £35 http://www.asos.com/blazer
 Shorts £25 http://www.asos.com/pom-pom-shorts

Asos Collection

7. Boohoo

Another fab find in Boohoo is this comfy & cool jogger print set, Co-ords can be quite flesh flashy as most are crop top and shorts combos. but if you still want to get in on the trend without flashing too much flesh then this set is perfect!

Jogger Bottoms £18 - http://www.boohoo.com/joggers
Vest Top - £12 http://www.boohoo.com/sleeveless-top

Boohoo

 8. Fashion Union

Fashion Union have a great little collection of Co-ords including this cute and pretty green grid crop top and mini skirt set, love the contrast of the black lace detail and the subtle pop of green colour on this one.

Top £20 http://www.fashionunion.com/grid-print-crop
Skirt £25 http://www.fashionunion.com/grid-print-skirt

Fashion Union

9. Miss Selfridge

Miss Selfridge's co-ordinates are very lady-like chic. This elegant peplum combo is perfect for the office or formal wear.

Peplum Top £35 http://www.missselfridge.com/peplumtop
Pencil Skirt £39 http://www.missselfridge.com/skirt

Miss Selfridge

10. Virgo's Lounge

Co-ords are great for partys and evening wear too! Virgo's Lounge have made this stunning two piece for their S/S High Summer collection, its beautifully embellished and shimmers in blue sapphire jewel colours. This set is perfect for summer nights out or special occasions.

Marina Crop Top £55 http://www.virgoslounge.com/croptop
Marina Double Slit Skirt £95 http://www.virgoslounge.com/marina-skirt

Virgo's Lounge

 Best Coordinates Retailer for:

Best Selection/choice - Missguided
Best Co-ords for Workwear - Miss Selfridge, Warehouse, Asos
Best For Holidays - Boohoo, Ark
Coolest Prints - Motel, Asos

Love, Sarah x