Monday 30 September 2019

3 OF THE BEST: LEOPARD PRINT DRESSES (FOR EVERY BUDGET)

Every wardrobe needs a leopard print dress, as they're so easy to wear and style. 

London based label Rixo have just launched their first knitwear collection, and the knitted animal print 70s style midi dress is a highlight. If your budget doesn't stretch to Rixo, at the opposite end of the scale, Warehouse have this great high neck animal print midi which looks way more premium than it's £42 price tag. I also love Free People's take on the leopard print midi, overlaid with a floral print, that offers a new spin on the style. The best thing about leopard print dresses? They complement just about every colour palette and personal style; I like to style a mine with flashes of pink for a nod to an 80s aesthetic but you could wear yours with tonal hues or bold pops of colour. In short - anything goes. 

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Leopard Print Midi Dresses | How To Style A Leopard Print Dress

Friday 12 July 2019

9 OF THE BEST HIGH STREET IVORY SUMMER DRESSES

Add a little ivory dress into your wardrobe, and you’ll return to it summer upon summer. 

A few reasons to invest: ivory is a easier to wear than white, less harsh and more flattering on all skin tones. The easy, breezy little ivory dress is a perennial summer trend, so you can wear this for years to come. 

Yes – this look requires some effort (wear flesh-toned underwear and steer well clear of red wine. Oh and definitely don't wear this to a wedding...), but for the trade-offs you have a dress that instantaneously says summer with no extra effort required. 

I’m wearing Finery London’s Beladonia dress here, which was a kind gift from the brand. What I like about this piece in particular is the asymmetric hem (longer at the back, shorter at the front) that moves with you as you walk. Also noteworthy - the lace cut away panels that expose a subtle hint of flesh (subtle is always sexier, my friends). 
Finery London Ivory Beladonia Dress | London Fashion Blogger



Monday 28 January 2019

ALOE VERA SKINCARE: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

We all know aloe vera is a miracle working when it comes to sunburn, but can this natural ingredient work wonders for the complexion? US company Forever Living think so - having developed Sonya Skincare; a collection of aloe vera-based skincare products specifically designed to target combination skin. I tried and tested the collection to discover how aloe vera can improve your complexion: 

Friday 30 November 2018

THE PERFECT PARTY DRESS FROM FINERY LONDON

My definition of the perfect party dress? Something fabulous that feels comfortable, nothing too short so that I can cut some shapes on the dance floor and something completely removed from my everyday attire. Which makes this number from Finery London, ‘The Paloma’ dress, pretty much perfect for me. I love this dress for many reasons: there’s something distinctly Atonement about the cut (that film is pure fashion-gasm) and whilst I don’t normally do prints (they make me anxious) this abstract floral pattern feels grown-up rather than girly. You might think a silky fabric dress is a high-maintenance choice, but this dress is the exact opposite. It’s really nice heavy viscose so it’s virtually impossible to crease and the print will hide any red wine spillages, which are inevitable if you’re me. I’ll wear this in the day too with a black roll neck underneath and a clompy pair of boots for balance. There’s also a whole heap of gorgeous party dresses in the shops at the moment so I’ve done an edit of my other favourites at the bottom of this post too.  Now, where's the dance floor at? 
FINERY LONDON PALOMA DRESS REVIEW | LONDON FASHION BLOGGER

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FINERY LONDON PALOMA DRESS | LONDON FASHION BLOGGER
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FINERY LONDON PALOMA DRESS | LONDON FASHION BLOGGER
FINERY LONDON PALOMA DRESS | LONDON FASHION BLOGGER
FINERY LONDON PALOMA DRESS | LONDON FASHION BLOGGER

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Monday 12 November 2018

9 OF THE BEST: FESTIVE JUMPERS

There’s a subtle difference between a festive knit and a Christmas jumper IMOH. I define the festive knit as something with a sense of seasonality (bear with…) – a fair isle knit, a twinkling lurex threaded jumper or a charming slogan number all bring good tidings without appearing tacky.  Then there’s the Christmas jumper, a naff novelty number that tends to be a hard-sartorial sell – if Colin Firth can’t pull a look off, no-one can.  

What also separates a festive knit from a Christmas jumper is shelf-life. Festive knits deliver cost per wear because whilst they look great in December, they won’t be resigned to the back of your wardrobe come January. From a sustainability point of view – the festive knit wins hand down.  Having said that – I do own a t-shirt bearing Wham’s! iconic Last Christmas artwork but between you and I, in private I wear that all year round. If Wham! Isn’t your thing, here’s a edit of the best knits for xmas & beyond: 





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Friday 26 October 2018

9 OF THE BEST: HIGH STREET SEQUIN MIDI DRESSES

It goes without saying that I absolutely love sequins (I wore this Studio 54 inspired Miss Selfridge rainbow sequin dress for 30th birthday and felt totally fabulous). This  festive season there's a big trend for a sequin midi dress, which somehow feels more modern and less try-hard than a fitted mini number.   If you want to splash out, the designer labels that do sequins best are Ashish and Halpern. However you don't actually need to fork out the big bucks given the amazing options on the high street this year. All of the below dresses available online now from some of my favourite high street stores - just click to shop (Y)

9 OF THE BEST HIGH STREET SEQUIN MIDI DRESSES

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Monday 22 October 2018

6 REMEDIES FOR DRY WINTER SKIN

Suffering from dry, tight, seasonal skin already? I know the feeling! Until the age of 29 I had easy, low-maintenance skin that needed little to no effort. Then last winter the ageing process hit (sad face), and I woke to find my skin had become really dry overnight. As anyone with dry skin will tell you, moisturiser alone is ineffective in tackling the problem. In fact, it took a complete skincare overhaul to return my skin to normal. If you have dry, tight, flaky skin, here’s the products I used and tweaks I made to solve the winter skin woes: