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Saturday, 3 August 2013

The Not So Conventional Fit

Am i the only one who instantly thinks of 'what dress to wear' when invited to a wedding?

I attended my friend's wedding in June and decided to ditch the conventional 'dress/skirt' look and go for something different. If you are African, you will know that as a female, rocking up to a wedding in trousers is definitely unconventional and i got a few looks from some aunties and uncles but who cares *sticks tongue out*.

Anyway in addition to wanting to wear trousers, i've also been on the look out for a pair of high waisted flared trousers, and found this colour pop gem in Zara, this summer is all about ditching the bland shades and going BOLD with my colour choices. I teamed it with this gorgeous double peplum vintage jacket i picked up from Beyond Retro.

Top Bun, Top Bun, Top freaking Bun!!!!! i've practically worn my hair up in a top bun all year round, i absolutely love this hair style, such a simple and easy style to rock. My boyfriend absolutely hates it but............

Outfit Details

Raul Blanco Saks Fifth Avenue Jacket - Beyond Retro

High Waist Flare Trousers - Zara

Studded Vest - Zara

Glasses - Mummy's Circa 1970's

Clutch Bag - Accessorize

Thursday, 20 December 2012

Pyjamas: not just bedroom wear anymore (Guest Post)

Having previously disappeared from most women’s bedrooms around 1950, it seems

lately that pyjamas have become not only acceptable outdoor wear, but also an

unexpected fashion influence. They’ve been everywhere recently, from the runways

of Rochas and Dries Van Noten, to the red carpet (both Rihanna and Nicola Roberts

stepped out in pyjama-esque suits) and even Kim Kardashian on the cover of US

Glamour.

Now, we all know pyjamas are comfortable but does wearing them outside your

home seem glamorous or a little too much like crazy-cat-lady behaviour? After all,

unless you’re ill or raising money for charity, who wears pyjamas after getting out of

bed, let alone out of the house?

This trend has been around in various permutations for some time now, with mixed

reactions from the public. In fact, the style is causing quite a stir across the pond

with a Louisiana commissioner trying to enact a law banning the public wearing of

pyjamas.

To show you how to rock the look, Glamour UK has compiled a list of

23 uber-fashionable celebrities who adore the PJ style, showing you who got it right and who

got it very, very wrong. The key is to mix the nightwear with day wear; a blazer over

a cute vest top, pyjama shirts over jeans or a work blouse with loose PJ bottoms.

A warning though: pyjamas aren’t exactly suitable for the unpredictable British

weather. Also, they’re probably not suitable for work either, unless your boss takes a

very relaxed attitude to casual Fridays.

For those of you who are a little less brave, you can always try out the trend in the

bedroom first. Very.co.uk has a beautiful collection of women’s pyjamas, and with

these styles you’re bound to get rave reviews.

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

A/W Pick : Statement Necklaces

If there is a key item that should be part of everyone's A/W wardrobe this season, it is statement jewellery, and in this post i have decided to focus on necklaces.

I love jewellery and nothing takes an outfit to the next level like a statement necklace. If your having one of those days like i usually do, where I can't find anything to wear in my wardrobe but all black or neutral colours, a bold or bright coloured neck piece will instantly transform your look from drab to fab.

Here are few pieces i have picked out that i love, best of all from an affordability standpoint, there is something for everyone out there, from high street to designer, so you don't have to break the bank to get the trend.

Currently i have my eyes on a few pieces from MAWI, they make absolutely fabulous pieces, but for now my cravings can be satisfied with anyone of the pieces below which are all gorgeous.

What do you guys think?