Vagabond

I pay a quick homage to Prada's AW16 styling, minus the Sony NEX-5...

Sleeved 70's Style Maxi Dress // Ebay

Corset Belt // DIY 

Grey Thigh High Boots // Primark

A couple of weeks ago I went in to the hairdressers for my 3 monthly roots touch up. I'm usually there for hours (damn you fine, aubany hair!!) whilst they bleach it up in which time I usually read a book and every magazine the salon has to offer. 

Whilst there reading editions of Glamour & Elle I stumbled across a feature on Prada's AW campaign earlier this year and totally fell in love with the styling. Miuccia Prada had explained backstage at her AW16 show that it was inspired by the idea of a Vagabond, all outfits were incredibly detailed, experimenting with layering and different textures - with one eye catching detail that struck me on most of the models which was a large corset belt worn in a fairly undone way.

This look has definitely inspired me to try this over the top of my 70s maxi dresses I lived in last year to give them a new season update, Although this DIY belt is far from finished. I wanted to make the edging look as raw as possible so I took an old pair of jeans and ripped along the seams for a frayed raw look. 

The only newness on this one is my new grey thigh boots, pleased to now say I own a pair of thigh highs in black, brown and grey now with all three being different in that they are different heel sizes and fabrics! 

PS. Sorry about the poor quality pictures, as you may of seen on my Instagram or Twitter, my camera faceplanted itself last time I was out with it (despite being on a flat service on its tripod!!) and fell in to a cosy pile of leaves. 

Only then did I pick it up to find the lens had totally disjointed and now its completely broken with Jessops quoting more to repair than the whole camera cost me to buy new in 2013! :'( hopefully will think of a new alternative as whilst there is always a phone camera its no where near as good as I do miss my camera alot. 

If you are solo shooting on a tripod though and find yourself minus a camera than the Timercam app  and a Joby Griptight mount for universal tripods are a good make do. The app is free and you can set a timer for up to 15 seconds and the Joby comes in at only £7.99 from John Lewis. You can pick up the next day from store or a Waitrose if they deliver to yours. That's how I'm making do for the moment! 

Love, Sarah x 

Handbags & Gladrags

70's Floral Kaftan Keyhole Maxi Dress (Petite fit) // Asos

Teal Faux Fur Cuffs // Ebay 

Burgundy Knee High Boots // New Look

Rose Frill Evening Bag // old! 

This year for my winter wardrobe I really wanted to carry on the 70s trend but wanted something a that was different to my short skirts and high highs I have accumulated. I went in search of a winter style 70's maxi dress and stumbled across this amazing dress from Asos!

Long sleeved dresses have been really popular since Kate Middleton wore her sleeved McQueen wedding dress a couple of years ago and I'm really pleased these have stuck around since as I for one don't like retreating in to trousers and jeans for the whole of winter. A long sleeved maxi allows you to be comfortable as well as means you don't have to fuss about with tights or too much with footwear as no one will see them. - result!

Its been so warm here (hence the unfestive backdrop!) you can also go around without a coat on a the moment so luckily for now I don't need to cover this fab dress under layers :) The pattern is quite festive though don't you think?

To try and give it more of a wintery feel, I also added in these faux fur cuffs. I first saw these during Boohoos Charli XCX drop not long ago but didn't get in there quick enough to get them, however, there are loads of these beauties on Ebay in different colours if you too missed out on getting a pair.

Faux fur instantly makes any outfit feel glam - just adding these cuffs, a evening clutch and a slick of lippy and you're there already! This outfit oozes 70s glamour - It's all about accessorising and taking it from day to evening wear simply by swapping accessories! :)

Love , Sarah x

Indian Summer

Indian Summer 70's Print Flare Sleeve Playsuit // Motel

Tassel Suede Fringe Tan Jacket // Boohoo (now only £12!!)
Elephant Necklace // Claire's Accessories 

Brown Fedora // Select 

Brown Suede Cut Out Boots // New Look 

Ok - totally get it may be abit of a stretch to call it an indian summer now that we are in November but it is still pretty mild outside if your live in the south of the UK (still pretty much 16-17 degrees here) When I've been up north in the UK at this time of year you can definitely note the temperature change!

I think I may have noticed this playsuit a little late on Motel as it may have actually of been in Motel a while cus of it's name but had to get it and wear to for the last couple of weeks in autumn as its just soo pretty!

Its the perfect retro playsuit and fits in perfectly with this years 70's trend. The pattern is very 70s nans wallpaper but I love it! :)

The sleeves are what make this piece so unique, not only are they flared bell sleeved by they also pretty three quarter frilly ones! <3

Wish I had spotted it on Motel slightly sooner to get more wear out of it for this season! Hoping they make a winter maxi dress in the same pattern in burgundy red perhaps to take it through to next season (hint hint & pretty please Motel!)

Love, Sarah  x

Prairie Doll

White Crochet Panel High Neck Dress // Topshop (sold out - I think?)

Biker Boots // Ebay

Sorry for the photo spam! I took the opportunity on one of the lovely sunny days last week whilst at work and  headed in to the fields and farmland, which is beautifully scenic and makes my camera happy! 

The horses weren't too happy about me trespassing in their field though! 

I love this dress from Topshop, I saw it a few weeks ago and then saw it pop in to the mid season sale just as soon as I returned from Italy so bought it straight away as I never usually get lucky in Topshop sales! As you know, I can't resist an LWD, specially another 70s style one! I haven't been able to post a link I'm afraid as I can't seem to find it on the Topshop site anywhere :( 

I have also been teaming this dress up with my navy satin bomber jacket, it matches up really well as it also has stripes on the cuffs. Also need to try it out with over knee boots as I haven't yet. :) 

The sale is on till this Friday, now with an extra 20% off! 

Watch out for the new launch of Topshop Resort collection, landing on the 4th Nov - Can't keep up with all these new collections coming, but this one looks like a good un!

Sign up here to get access to the Resort collection early! 

Love, Sarah x

Berry Teal

Suede Eyelet Fringe Skirt // Boohoo

Teal Bodycon High Neck Jumper Dress (worn underneath) // Primark

Maroon Diamante Trim Fedora // Primark

Furry Leopard Print T-Bar Shoes // Topshop (mega olllddd)

Sometimes the best outfits are ones that you just throw together and they just..work? 

I hadn't thought of mixing this berry coloured suede skirt with teal at all but think they look great together and makes a change from playing it safe and opting for black! 

Steering slightly away from the 70s vibe I've been living in recently I decided to also swap out my thigh highs and give them a break whilst I opted for a pair of very old top shop furry mary janes I've had for ages (that desp need reheeling!) Abit of a 60s/760s mash up! :) 

Boohoo and Primark have got some amazing A/W ranges at the mo, with them both fully embracing the boho trend thats following into autumn. 

I got this teal jumper dress which is perfect for work and for popping on as a top for skirts such as these. The berry fedora I got a couple of months back in the Oxford street Primark, I love the glam edging on it with the diamante! Would be a great going out in the eve hat too! 

Boohoo has got some lovely pieces as well at the mo Unfortunately, I got this suede berry coloured skirt before my wedding and it seems to have now sold out in this colour but they do have brown ones.

I really wanted something with eyelets in as nothing I have has this feature so really like that this skirt has not only fringing but also eyelets as detail! My wish list from boohoo is full of their floaty smock dresses and fur gillets.. come on pay day! 

Love, Sarah x