Monochrome Loving

Monochrome will always be a classic 

Dress - Balmain

Shoes - Gianvito Rossi

Bag - Chanel

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Feeling Grey?

This look was recently seen on Kendall Jenner and I love it!

Jacket - Sally LaPointe

Trousers - Sally LaPointe

Shoes - Gianvito Rossi

Bag - Balenciaga

Fur scarf - Roberto Cavalli

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Shoe Lust Sundays

These Yves Saint Laurent booties with be perfect teamed with a black leather jacket 

I'm a Barbie Girl in a Barbie world

Inspired by the Sophia Webster Barbie collection here is my modern day sophisticated Barbie look 

Dress - Balenciaga 

Bag - Natasha Coutere

Shoes - Sophia Webster 

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Balmain for H & M

My favourite items from the amazing collaboration between Balmain and H&M 

Travelling Tips

I'm having one of those days where my travelling blues are hitting hard! Sat in the office wishing I was in a beach in South Thailand or just wondering around the harbour in Sydney....if only! Over the next few months you will see me post regular 'Adventures Lists' for all the various places I have been fortunate enough to visit. The lists are basically just little to do list of things I recommend for you to do and see. But before we get to the good parts I thought I would share with you a few handy tips for your travels

1. TRAVEL JOURNAL! Probably the cheapest of all my favourite possessions but in my eyes it is worth millions and billions of pounds. Every day I wrote down what I had done, who I met, what I saw, where I ate and all the little funny anecdotes along the way. I love that now I can snuggle up in bed with a cuppa and read over my most favourite adventure 

2. Roll don't fold! You can fit in so much more in your back pack if you roll your clothes and not fold them. You can tuck them into all the little nooks and crannies making the most of the very limited space you have

3. On the subject of packing I cannot emphasise enough DON'T OVERPACK! I know more than anyone that this is easier said than done (after all I am the girl who packed 6 pairs of trainers, 2 pairs of sandals and 2 pairs of flip flops for just 4 days in Ibiza) But think the more you pack the more you have to carry around on your back. You can't go wrong with versatile basic items!

4. Chose the liner not the bag! Now I don't mean your MAC eyeliner over your Mulberry, I'm talking about your sleeping bag.  Trust me there was never a night that I needed a sleeping bag so it was a good job I didn't pack one. Instead I packed a fleece sleeping bag liner, this came in handy a lot especially for those cold overnight journeys

5. Talking of over night journeys, do as many as possible! Not only is it cheaper in terms of travel, it is also cheaper in terms of accommodation. Think about...one night on a coach whilst on your way to your next destination or a night in a hotel and still having to pay for your transport te next day to your next destination. Plus who wants to waste a day travelling when you could be doing activities, just travel at night whilst you are sleep

6. If you're travelling solo then hostels will be the cheapest option for you as you are just paying for a bed but if you are travelling in a pair or a group check out prices of a hotel or a private room in a hostel. Sometimes it works out cheaper to pay for a room rather then a few single beds in a hostel, particularly in South East Asia

7. Download Hostelword app and Lonely Planet Guide app, these will become your best friends! 

8. Don't plan or book everything too far ahead. It's good to be organise and majority of the time you get better deals booking in advance.  But what if you fall in love with a place and want to stay there longer, or the opposite and you hate somewhere but aren't scheduled to leave for a another week.  Have a rough guideline of where you want to go to and obviously in terms of bookig flights then yes get those sorted in advance. But in most cases go with the flow when it comes to trains, coaches, ferries, accommodation. 

9. FLUFFY SOCKS! Sounds stupid but you will regret not taking these. Those cold nights in the hostel or when the aircon is ridiculous on a plane you will wish you had your fluffy socks. 

10. TIGER BALM! Need I say more, the cure for everything!

But above all else stay safe and have fun! This will be most incredible experience of your life! 

Shoe Lust Sundays

Praying for a pair of these Miu Miu beauties to be mine! 

Edinburgh: Adventure List

As you all know last weekend I was lucky enough to spend a few days in Edinburgh celebrating one of my friend's 21st birthday. I had such a fun weekend so thought I would share with you an Edinburgh Bucket List if you were ever to take a trip to the Scottish capital.

- Visit the castle

- Walk up to Arthur's chair

- Try a burger and milkshake at The Boozy Cow

- Chocolate Lounge, 4th Floor Harvey Nicols 

- Walk along the Royal Mile

- Visit the Tartan Weaving Mill 

- Whisky Experience

- Afternoon Tea at The Tower

- Dinner with the best view at Chaophraya 

- Shake your booty at Opal Lounge! 

Tartan Weaving Mill, Edinburgh

This weekend I went on a little adventure up to Edinburgh, Scotland to celebrate my friend's 21st birthday.  Although it included a lot of alcohol and dancing we managed to fit in a few touristy things.  When we visited the castle we found the Tartan Weaving Mill along the Royal Mile. Nostalgia hit me, and it took me right back to my student years spending my days in and out of the weave and print studio. Although in the end I specialised in print, I did complete a few modules in woven textiles. It felt so familiar being around looms, cone winders and dye VATs again. I'd recommend a visit here if any of you ever go to Edinburgh, especially as the gift shop sells some amazing woven goodies! 

Shoe Lust Sundays

Now that the madness of fashion month is over I can go back to my fav day of the week...Shoe Lust Sundays! I'm getting all ready and prepared for winter yet all I can think of is how perfect these Valentino rockstud boots would be 

Chanel S/S 2016

Leaving the best till last! One of my all time favourite designers who never ever fails to amaze me. The show set itself is a masterpiece let alone the actual clothes. 

Iris Van Herpen S/S 2016

Shiny shimmery metallic textures! 

Talbot Runhof S/S 2016

Ice queen icicles! 

Stella McCartney S/S 2016

Bright colours and pathcwork mesh really stand out in this collection. 

Alberta Ferretti S/S 2016

Simple yet effective texture with knots and weaving 

Fausto Puglisi S/S 2016

I really love the cut out lattice in these looks. I also appreciate the Greek type warrior theme that is shown as to me it portrays strong Independant women.

Valentino S/S 2016

It was studs and fringing mania at Valentino! 

Valentin Yudashkin S/S 2016

All white everythanggggg! 

Ermanno Scervino S/S 2016

Black lace will always be queen of gothic glam whilst metallic has been made chic.

Emanuel Ungaro S/S 2016

Chic multicoloured lace flower power 

Mugler S/S 2016

Love the use of a bright colour mixed with metallic 

Aquilano Rimondi S/S 2016

Metallic mania 

Temperly London S/S 2016

Embellishment overload and I love it!

Alexander McQueen S/S 2016

I will always have a never ending love affair with McQueen 

Lanvin S/S 2016

Incredible tailoring skills! 

Roland Mouret S/S 2016

Perfectly paired contrasting colour combo 

Chloe S/S 2016

Boho festival chic

Balenciaga S/S 2016

Silky underwear as outerwear. 

Balmain S/S 2016

Can I have this whole collection please?!