Winter Accessories

Hi everyone!

Happy November! Firstly, we are so excited that there are only 7 weeks until Christmas eekk! And as the wether is getting colder and the evenings are getting longer it's the perfect time to get our winter accessories out. Today we share with you our favourite Winter accessories from the British High Street. 

Zara Basic Green:  £12.99
Zara Multicoloured Diamond:  £17.99
Urban Outfitters Geo Print:  £28.00
Cream Chunky Knit:  £17.99

We are both huge fans of scarves - whether big or small! Zara are notorious for their huge blanket-like ones they bring out every winter and this season is no exception. We love this multicolour diamond pattern one along with the more simple khaki design too. Also the chunky knit from New Look looks so cosy! We can't wait to get buying some scarf staples for our winter wardrobes!

Topshop Camel Fedora Hat: £16.00
Topshop Faux Fur Pom-Pom Beanie: £14.00
Jack Wills Hezleth Faux Fur Pom Pom Cable Knit Hat: £29.50 
Urban Outfitters Reason Marled Beanie: £18.00

Hats don't just have to be practical, they can also complete or even bring an outfit to life. There are so many different varieties of hats that we're loving this season: from a chic camel Fedora hat to a casual cable knit pom pom hat, there is something for every occasion on the high street. We LOVE the red Jack Wills pom pom hat! The rich red is so Christmassy - perfect for the upcoming holidays.



New Look Faux Leather:  £19.99
Urban Outfitters Mini Reversible Tote:  £36.00
Zara Embroidered Crossbody:  £29.99
Topshop Quilted Crossbody: £38.00

Winter bags for us are keeping it simple. We love the idea of fluffy material but we just know that it'll just get ruined in the rain since we have so much of it here in Wales! Our favourite is definitely the Zara embroidered crossbody though - the detail is gorgeous and perfect for night or day.

ASOS Ted Baker Large Leather Gloves:  £75.00
New Look Faux Fur Shearling Mitten: £7.99
Jack Wills Acrise Fairisle Knit Mittens: £24.50
Accessorize Pom and Zip Leather Gloves: £25.00

It's so difficult to find the perfect pair of gloves. There are so many (well, let's face it) boring styles out there, but when you find the perfect pair it's like finding gold. For a higher end leather glove that will last winter after winter the Ted baker bow pair are perfect, and remind us of something Blair Waldorf would wear!



We hope you enjoyed this post of a few of our favourite winter accessories from the high street. What are your favourite brands or stores to shop for this time of year?

S & K  xo

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Fashion Week Round Up: London and Paris Edition

Hello Everyone,

Fashion month has flown by so quickly, it's been hard to keep up with a round up for each city! But as September has come to a close we thought we would talk about our favourite shows from both the London and Parish fashion weeks (yes, this is us trying our best to make up for our absence last Sunday).  

London Fashion Week: Burberry

Burberry never fails to disappoint! It's been my favourite designer for years and was even my inspiration for studying fashion at degree level. I always find myself looking to Burberry for inspiration and motivation: my dissertation was even written about the brand, so it's safe to say that Burberry is that one show I look forward to season after season. This year Burberry unveiled their first ever 'see-now' 'buy-now' collection, this created so much hype surrounding the show.  To allow customers to buy the runway collection as they see it is pure genius. 

The show itself brought to life the collection and identity of the brand. The live music at the show composed exclusively for Burberry created a theatrical, show-stopping atmosphere. The clothes themselves were as always beautiful: the detailing in the jackets and coats and styling of each outfit well and truly projects the craftsmanship behind the clothes. Once again Burberry created a magical show that embraced all things British. 

Paris Fashion Week: Valentino

With so many amazing shows at PFW, it was so hard for me to pick just one - but the definite stand-out for me (so far) had to be Valentino. (Zuhair Murad, Isabel Marant and Elie Saab were close contenders!)
Full of gorgeous, bright colours, a mix of silhouettes and of course, embroidery, this collection kept it's roots with references to the brand's Italian history and craftsmanship. The collection was inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's painting The Garden of Earthly Delights, and I think many will agree by saying this was shown through in the gorgeous range of pieces on show. I personally love the more classic Valentino looks like the delicate dresses shown - the detail of the embroidery and sheer materials gives that essence of Italian romanticism at its finest!
(Images from Indigital)

Have you been able to keep up with all things Fashion Month?! We're definitely looking forward to the Chanel show on Tuesday. What have been your favourites so far?!

S & K  xo

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NYFW: Our Favourite Collections

Happy Sunday everyone!

Last week we talked our favourite street style looks from New York fashion week, so it's only fair to round up the week with 3 of our favourite shows and collections each. Believe us, it was so hard to narrow it down to only 3 each, so read on to see what we were loving for NYFW!
 

Kate Spade 

A rainbow of colours and embellishments made up Kate Spade's S/S17 collection. As well as their holiday wardrobe inspired clothing, I fell in love with their accessories. As a tassel embellishment lover this collection was an instant win. In true Kate Spade style many pints and patterns featured in the show from feminine floral to fun stripes making this collection guaranteed to inject some personality into your wardrobe.

Vera Wang
 Vera Wang’s monochrome collection added some stylish edge to NY fashion week. The off-the-shoulder silhouette trend that is circulating the fashion world was prominent in the collection, the peplum waist also made a few appearances. This collection stood out to me as many other shows featured vibrant and neon colours making this collection somewhat more striking, and who can go wrong with monochrome?

Michael Costello 

Michael Costello has come a long way since his project runway days, his Spring Summer Collection theme was “Midnight Botanical Bash” the rich colour scheme of deep purple, red and green bought life to his theme. The ultra feminine collection included lace bodices, flowing fabric and floral embellishment; the collection was complete with oversized flower crowns. This collection will make anyone want to up their evening wardrobe.





Rebecca Minkoff
I’ve loved Rebecca Minkoff's bags for years now and only really looked at her show because of this, but I’m so glad I did!  Her use of staple pieces and classic shapes in dark colours is brilliant (despite it being a spring/summer collection - if you’re like me and wear black all year round, then you’ll approve too!) as you can really imagine yourself wearing these clothing and bag designs. Minkoff used the backdrop of a SoHo street for her catwalk collection and paid homage to New York using the personalisation of leather jackets which was such a cute idea.

 

J.Crew 
J.Crew showed their signature style in this season’s collection, with menswear-esque tailored shirts, wrap-around skirts and relaxed, draped material in a white, blue, pink and khaki toned palette. I personally love this muted palette with pops of bright pink (those pom-pom bags are so cute!) and bold use of denim in the first look. They have the balance just right for mixing up tailored and relaxed styles, making this collection ultra ‘shoppable’. Models included family and friends of those who work at the company and shown in the informal style that J.Crew love, in a relaxed presentation rather than a catwalk.

 

Marchesa

Marchesa are well known for their rose-tinted, fairytale vibe dresses and whilst not exactly a clothing brand anyone can pull off for day-to-day wear, but one that I always look out for when red-carpet season rolls around. Marchesa always create beautifully detailed and feminine collections, and this season’s is no exception, with ethereal and subtle colours in tulle (lots of it) and embellishment. Inspired from a "dawn til’ dusk” colour palette, all pieces in the collection follow this pattern of the rising sun: starting with iridescent pinks and ending in black.

Now that New York fashion week has come to an end, fashion's busiest month continues with the runway shows and presentations now in full swing in London, and we can't wait to share with you our favourite collections from some of the best British designers. 

Until Next Week, 

S & K  xo

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NYFW: Our Street Style Favourites

Hello everyone!

September is here, meaning one thing for fashion-lovers everywhere: it's the month for fashion weeks across the globe. Starting in New York, on to London, then Milan and Paris, we can't wait to see what next season's trends will be!  This week, it all kicked off with NYFW and while we're still obsessing over all the collections (check back next week for our NYFW show favourites!), we've also been coveting the ultra-cool street style. See our favourites below.

Image:Imax Tree

I love everything about this outfit, even down to the choice of sunglasses. The white frilled top tucked into a printed short creates a clean crisp outfit white the black lace up boots adds some edge to the outfit. I can't wait to re-create this outfit!

Image:Tyler Joe

This outfit screams fashion week, the way that each element of the outfit is put together is very creative. I adore the blazer: it takes this outfit to another level of 'chic-ness'. I am also currently coveting this style of calf length boot. The striped detail on the boot and blazer ties the accessories and outfit together perfectly.

Image:Tyler Joe

As you can see from my choices in this post I am loving the colour white. There's something so clean and refreshing about the colour. This ankle length top is very different from the previous white top I have talked about. This top paired with a pair of light wash, straight legged jeans create a casual yet striking outfit.
 

Image: Imaxtree

This outfit is so simply put together, but so bold and I just love it! The green midi-length sweater style dress looks so casual and very 'street style'. The way it's styled with black accessories: backpack, heeled Chelsea boots and round sunglasses makes this outfit look so effortless.

Image: Angela Datre

Another casual look to contrast S' tailored street style loves, this outfit is very laid back and casual, but made by the patterned top and accessories. Red nails match in with the splashes of red in the top design, along with the mix of gold and silver jewellery. As for the bold orange sunglasses: who couldn't love them?!

Image: CelebMafia.com

I adore this outfit that Jamie Chung wore to the Cushnie et Ochs show this week. The patterned pleated skirt layered under the subtly cut-out black blouse and paired with black accessories is so understated but creates a classic and chic look. The metallic sheen to the skirt and the heel of the shoes really adds another element to the outfit.

 
We love getting fashion and outfit inspiration from street style, and there's nowhere better to find the best street style than at Fashion Week! We hope this post has given you some outfit inspiration too.

S & K  xo

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Trend Watch: Embroidered Fashion

Hello Everyone!

One of my favourite trends that is currently dominating the high street is embroidered clothing. If you have visited the high street lately or scrolled through ASOS, you will have most definitely seen this eye-catching trend. I’ve been loving seeing this fun trend circulating Instagram and Pinterest and couldn’t wait to try it out myself.

I first purchased an embroidered bomber jacket. I fell in love with this River Island jacket as soon as I saw it! The embroidered roses bring life to the jacket and turn it from a staple piece of clothing into a statement piece. The dark red colour of the roses against the satin material makes this jacket perfect for the upcoming autumn and winter months.

After buying my bomber jacket, I couldn’t wait to add to my embroidery collection. These Topshop mom jeans are the perfect pair for me; I had been looking for a pair of boyfriend jeans for months so you can imagine my excitement when I spotted these embroidered ones! I love how the floral detail is on both the top and the bottom of the leg, as if the flowers were growing up the leg. These jeans are so easy to wear, paired with a tucked in white top and trainers it's the ideal weekend outfit.

Topshop                                                                   River Island

I have a feeling that these two items of clothing will not be the only embroidered garments I will indulge in buying this season. I just love the extra detail embroidery adds to my wardrobe!! Let us know if you're loving the trend and which embroidered items you've spotted in the high street. 

Until Sunday,

S xo 

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