TWILIGHT

The time has finally come where I can start packing for holiday! I may seem a littler overexcited about the whole thing, but I haven't been on a (beach) holiday in three years and I am craving some sunshine, tan lines, cocktails and sand between my toes. Holiday shopping has been a struggle between buying things which I can wear again and buying things which really just caught my eye. My mission to find some nice black denim shorts have failed. But I did purchase this tapestry style corset top above which goes nicely with a white skirt I bought. Now, all that's left is to zip up my suitcase and go to the airport! Ciao!

Corset by Topshop, Sandals by Asos, Shorts by Ksubi, Bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs

5 Ways To Style ... The White Tee

1. The Floral Suit Arguably one of the most hideous combinations in the fashion kingdom; the floral suit. Topshop have some really good summer prints this season, my favourite of which is this blended pastel concoction above. Not only do they have a blazer but by god, matching trousers. How perfect, except my excellent taste is shared and these babies are already sold out. When your outer layers are screaming enough flowers for every bee in the Northern Hemisphere to notice, your white t-shirt comes in useful. Keep the accessories simple too; I went for black, as white seemed a little eugh.
Topshop Blazer, Alexander Wang T-Shirt, Topshop Trousers, Giuseppe Zanotti Heels, Alexander McQueen Clutch.


2. The Statement SkirtSpring's 2012 runways gave us a revival of the statement skirt (hurrah). To style my white t-shirt I chose this tribal invention by Burberry Prorsum, but let us not forget the statement skirts of Proenza Schouler, Prada or Balenciaga. This outfit gives you the chance to dress a little above your age (good/bad?) as the length is cut a little longer. Accessorise with statement jewellery; this is tribal so you get the vibe, wooden bangles anyone? I've finished this off with courts to complete the streamlined feel; moreover if I have to clap eyes on Burberry's hideous raffia wedges once more I will scream or cry. 
Alexander Wang T-Shirt, Burberry Prorsum Skirt, Jimmy Choo Courts, Burberry Prorsum Necklace, J.Crew Clutch 

3. The Dungaree
Yeeehawww. Let's look to the resurgance (which has been slightly exaggerated by me in my own head) of man's oldest denim friend; the dungaree. These flared Stella McCartney babies are all retro and slouchy and perfect and I want to sleep in them all day long. Throw on a white t-shirt under them and you're ready to rock and roll. Plastic orange tie-dye shoes (which we all need) add a splash of colour, along with McCartney's own falabella clutch and sunglasses; keeping it in the family. When in doubt, look to the 90s.
Alexander Want T-Shirt, Stella McCartney Dungarees, Sergio Rossi Sandals, Stella McCartney Sunglasses, Stella McCartney Clutch. 

4. The Denim ShortA combo older than me (cough); the white t-shirt and denim short. So let's liven this up, look, denim shorts with crochet! Radical. Unless you've been living under a rock you will have seen the recent hotpant denim short trend; if it's a good or bad trend, I'll leave you to decide. Regardless, this is summer and so denim shorts are our staple. Just so you don't look like everyone else, wear with Sergio Rossi's roped in heels and Mr Lim's Pashli. Street Style in a second?
Alexander Wang T-Shirt, Irit Design Necklace, Topshop Shorts, Sergio Rossi Sandals, 3.1 Phillip Lim Tote  


5. The JeanThis is your all year round staple right? Well it should be. Because you can never go wrong with this. For cooler summer days go for the cropped jean; 7 for All Mankind do excellent cropped jeans. I've styled this as a sort of mismatch of colours and styles because this is how I like to wear basic combos. The pink sandals add a splash of colour, the watch adds a splash of glamour. And the backpack is twofold; it's slouchy and convienient, but also it clashes with the tan. You're not supposed to do it, and so you should. 
Alexander Wang T-Shirt, 7 for All Mankind Jeans, ASOS Sandals, Michael Kors Watch, Marni Backpack, Diane Kordas Necklace

Bank Account Assault Day

Today was student loan day, or as I like to call it, bank account assault day. This is the day where you're supposed to save and budget so you don't have to eat only pasta or have cold water for the rest of the term, but instead you just buy whatever the hell you want. I also got paid from work today, making this double bank account assault day.

So the first thing I did? Made a wish list of course, of all the pretty things I would like to buy. I'm on a low after returning from New York, so some retail therapy will boost me up again, right? Also I figured that all this together still comes to less than the Alexander Wang shoes I was a crazy inch from buying.

Topshop Gilet (which has already sold out after two days, bleugh), Topshop Jeans, Asos Brogues, Topshop Shell Top, Zara Messenger Bag, Asos Sandals, Stella & Dot. Bracelets, Etsy Shorts, Asos Milan Shoes.

Brunch

So I'm heading off to NYC next week and I'm really determined to have brunch whilst I'm there, just to feel like a cheesy American and try french toast. According to NY Eater, the above places are the top brunch spots in the city. Gotta admit, I wanna go to the bottom left one, just for that brick wall. Small things hey.

So what do we wear to brunch, I hear you ask. Well, these are the three options I came up with. Weather permitting these outfits would work. And hopefully it will permit and the sun will be cooperative.


Topshop Basic Neppy Tee, J Brand Distressed Jeans, ASOS Macaroon Shoes, 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Tote.

First up, the plain white t/denim combo. Never fails.
If your pennies stretch a long way, get a James Perse or T by Alexander Wang tee. Just so much better. Pair with distressed jeans so you don't look too polished. Not that I ever do. Brogues in white because we're all sick of tan. Pashli tote. Just because.


Topshop Pork Pie Hat, Melissa Odabash Striped Jersey Mini Dress, Zara Plaited Messenger Bag, ASOS Flossy T-Bar Sandals.

Second, the breton stripe/tan combo. See, we're loving a combo right here.
Wear the hat, just to make a point, plus it livens the outfit up a little. Melissa Odabash's striped mini dress is perfect, plus it's a dress so we don't have to wear jeans for once. And nothing goes with a breton stripe better than tan, so accessorise with said tan. Zara is the go to for these bags, and ASOS just so happen to have some pretty sandals in.


Topshop Plain Grill Jumper, T by Alexander Wang Jeans, ASOS Milan Shoes, Mulberry Oversized Satchel.

I don't know what combo this is...white jumper/black jean combo? Doesn't really work. Oh well. This one would be good for a slightly chillier day.
After seeing so many jumpers in the past month, and acknowledging that we're in the awkward weather phase between spring and summer, I got to thinking that this jumper would be a good option to just wear alone on colder days. Not completely alone, just without a jacket. Black jeans, oversized satchel and tan laser cut shoes to complete the look.

Happy Brunch! x

ASOS Weekend

Everyone's favourite (and clearly the best) online store, ASOS (A-sos or Ass-os, however you wish) are currently having a promotional offer - 20% off ASOS Collection pieces until 4th April. Some of the collection has been reduced by 40%..but you have to find these ones for yourself as they're hidden. Check out the sale here. Here are some of the pieces I found...

Splatter Addiction

Rodeo Magazine just released these beautiful shots of Sally Jonsson by Tobias Lundkvist, which showcase Never Denim's paint splatter pieces for spring; you can find their website here. These pictures gave me such good ideas for doing some denim DIY, especially as I found some old jeans I can use. But in the meantime (and for you non-DIYers), here's some pieces I spied on ASOS.


Denimocracy Paint Splatter Jeggings - £90 here


Legging in Paint Splatter Print - £20 here

Loes x

Monday Musing

One Wish

And the tragedy is that I'm not allowed to buy anything. I was apparently "out of control" with my spending last term (which I think was mainly on fancy dress) so my mother has decided to take control of my finances for the next 12 weeks. Weep. However these are the things that I want to buy with my loan, and if I had control of it, would have got me in debt already.

1. MOTO High Waist Hotpant - £28 from Topshop
2. Black Buckle Backpack - £30 from Topshop
3. Le Vernis in May - £17.50 from Chanel
4. MASON Leather Strap Flat Shoes - £85 from Asos.com
5. Knitted Circle Foil Jumper - £38 from Topshop
6. Leather Jacket - £642 from Marni (yes, this one is wayyyy out of the price range)
7. MOTO Stripe High Waist Hotpant - £32 from Topshop
8. Pyramid Metal Tip Clutch - £15 from Asos.com

Also all of the new skirts on net-a-porter.com this morning were 'ahhh' inducing, especially two D&G tulle concoctions which I cannot imagine how to style, but they would still make me feel like a princess.

Loes x

Visual Listing

Opening Ceremony Silk flower-print dress - £428 from matches.com
Diane von Furstenberg Lensley shirt - £266 from matches.com
Olivia Paperbag Skirt - £26 from Topshop
Macabee Patent Loafer - £38 from asos.com
Limited Edition Flower Earrings - £8 from asos.com
Cranberry Grunge Jersey Snood - £16 from Topshop
Knitted Block Graphic Jumper - £44 from Topshop
Brown Leather Barrel Bag - £150 from Topshop
Michael Kors Gold Chronograph Watch - £199 from net-a-porter.com
Kelly Tribal Skirt - £28 from Topshop

Loes x

Friday Wish List

1. Jason Wu Leather-trimmed tweed bomber jacket - £1,665 from net-a-porter.com
2. Pleat Midi Shirt Dress - £50 from Topshop
3. Navy Spot Double Pocket Shorts - £34 from Topshop
4. Whistles Ceceile Stripe Top - £125 from asos.com
5. Leather Backpack in Tan - £40 from Topshop
6. Vionnet Embroidered suede sandals - £575 from net-a-porter.com
7. Native Skirt - £165 from allsaints.com
8. Oval Sunglasses - £12 from asos.com
9. Emilio Pucci Python Passport Cover - £215 from net-a-porter.com

I need to stop making wish lists because I can never get anything on them, but alas, I'm addicted. Saw some great pieces on net-a-porter this morning, including a Jason Wu tweed jacket (there were some beautiful Jason Wu dresses as well), some gorgeous Vionnet sandals, and a neon pink passport cover (and with my pending travels it's imperative to have a nice passport cover *cough*). Also Topshop keeps bringing in the good stuff, with this chic midi dress, polka dot shorts and backpack (all of which I shall be hunting down when I hit up Oxford Street next week). I then went on to asos.com and fell for a striped Whistles top (my mother is always telling me I need to wear more colour). Damn clothes...

Loes x

Thursday Wish List

1. Belted Jola Jacket - £140 from frenchconnection.com
2. Leather Leopard Satchel - £80 from asos.com
3. Pieces Zi Drip Earrings - £9 from asos.com
4. Helmut Lang Twisted-Loops cardigan - £220 from matchesfashion.com
5. Kraft Project Scrapbook - £10.75 from paperchase.co.uk
6. Dropped Back Sleeveless Shirt – £30 from Topshop.com
7. Balenciaga Gabardine Stretch Shorts - £255 from matchesfashion.com
8. The End of Everything by Megan Abbott - £7.99 from amazon.co.uk
9. Mace Suede Grey Toe Stud Boots - £36 from Topshop.com

I'm really interested in starting a scrapbook, as I'm going to start drawing more now, and I already hoard too many pictures from magazines and newspapers. Paperchase has a really cute selection of scrapbooks, my favourite of which is the one above. Also despite getting about 1million books for Christmas, I really just want to read The End of Everything (which I didn't get, sob). And don't you think the Helmut Lang Sweater just looks so comfortable?

Loes x