Style Diary - Gold Rush

Just a quick little post about a few new pieces I got for my birthday! 

Tshirt - white quilted T from Topshop

Jeans - Acid wash jeans from New Look

Necklace - Gold chain necklace from River Island 

Shoes - Leopard print pumps from Schuh 

Rings - (midi and ring sets) all from primark 

Perfume - Marc Jacobs Daisy 

- D 

A/W Trend Diary

Here's a quick essential guide to keeping on track with the A/W 2013 trends.

Tartan! 
This is something you MUST invest in this season to stay bang on trend, this look was seen all over the catwalk from the likes of Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Mulberry.. 

Mulberry 

Christian Dior

Versace 

And if like me you cant afford these exact looks well here is a few alternatives to keep you right on trend without breaking the bank. 

I LOVE these little tartan ankle strap heel with the perspex sides from BooHoo.com, keeping with the tartan trend but also with the strappy heel makes these shoes so versatile, you are able to wear then with skinny ripped jeans or a tight black midi...almost too many excuses to wear them! For £20 can you really say no? 

These are perfectly paired with a crisp white crop shirt, or an oversize woolly knit or a cute pair of chelsea boots. From Topshop for only £25.

Cute cropped duffle style jacket from Zara for £109 

Punk!

Now who doesn't love a bit of punk, bring out your inner bad gal. This look was seen on designers from the likes of Chanel, Saint Laurent... 

Chanel

Versace 

Heres some more cost effective looks to keep you going all winter long! 

Black and white printed T from Topshop by Maarten Van Der Horst, pair this with super skinny jeans and some metallic footwear! 

Loving this waisted spike belt from ASOS, perfect with a girly skater style dress to punk it up! 

Could you get more punk that these Dr Marten shoes! Which would pretty much match everything, well i'd find any excuse to wear them! 

Suit Up! 
Looking at classic structure skirts, paired with oversize jumpers and matching print suit set! Which can definitely go from office to nightwear effortlessly. This look from designers such as Victoria Beckham, Erdem, DKNY, Burberry Prorsum.. 

Burberry Prorsum 

Louis Vuitton 

DKNY 

Key pieces to stay on trend from the high street. 

This sweet little piece from Zara just screams this look, match it with a structured skirt, tights and boot for a cute and bang on trend look.

This leather look pencil skirt from ASOS is perfect for this look and so versatile for everything, another one of those pieces that would go with mostly everything for day and night, office and party! 

This beautiful matching set from Topshop just gets my fashion senses tingling! Both easily wearable pieces by themselves but together they are like some sort of power couple! If you are looking for head turning reactions in the office then go for this, paired with loafers or even strappy 'barely there' sandals to easily flow from day till night. We might as well party those cold winter nights away!

Oversize Outerwear 

This could be easiest trend ever! Who cares what your wearing underneath as long as your coat is oversize and fabulous! This look was dominating the catwalk with the likes of DKNY, Chanel, Valentino all showing this look

Valentino 

Chanel 

DKNY

And again, heres some high street goodies that will keep you right on trend! 

I love this over size coatigin from ASOS the colour matches so many different pieces and would look flawless with most styles! A coatigin is definitely on my wish list this winter! 

I'm most definitely loving the colour of this oversize masculine studio coat from Zara. 

This blazer from River Island just screams this trend, with the check running through it brings in the tartan trend too! Also this is a super easy piece to dress up and down too which is great!

- D 

Weekly Lust List!

Here's my lust list for this week! And since it's my birthday soon, it's a huuuuge HINT list! 

Ripped Boyfriend Jeans from Zara £29.99 

I think these are so perfect! Taking a slight edge on the boyfriend jeans craze atm! Paired with ankle boots, converse or cute little platform heels! 

Short Leather Gloves from Zara £17.99 

These would match perfect with the new winter coat that I just bought from Zara, and who doesn't feel chic in a pair of leather gloves. 

Two-sided tartan scarf from Zara - £19.99 

Gone a little Zara crazy this week! But I'm I've been dying for a tartan scarf since last winter and Zara has this beautiful two-sided scarf, so it will match with so so much more, and it's long enough to wear the scarf in loads of different ways. 

ANY of these Moschino bags from their 30th anniversary collection! They are just so cute and would match with everything! 

Beekeeper Felt Hat from Topshop - £25.00 

I love this hats! Wearing them with big shades, is just sooo Breakfast at Tiffany's! 

- D 

Winter Coat Wonder Land

Hey guys! 

Slight apology to the lack of posts in the last week! Been sooo super busy, one of the many things I have been doing is searching for my new winter coat! 

Because I obviously cannot wear the same as last year! Which was a lovely peplum style khaki rain coat from River Island in the student 20% discount! I decided this year to go for more of an investment. 

I searched many different store, for waterproof, fur, mac, zips, buttons, wrap, tie! 

I've made up a small list of the top winter coats I have seen recently! 

Teddy Fur Pea Coat from Topshop - £79.99 

I think this just looks so cute and cuddly! I mean who wouldn't want a cuddle from you in this! And investing in a new fur coat at the beginning of autumn/winter is always a good idea! 

Animal Print Coat from Topshop - £79.99 

Who doesn't love a bit of leopard print! I think this would jazz up any bland all black outfit and make it totally chic! Just think channelling your inner cheetah girl! 

 

Combined Faux Leather Coat from Zara - £89.99 

I love this contrast coat! I tried it on in the store and it sits perfectly on and would really match anything and could be used as both a casual and formal coat! 

Coat With Fur Collar from Zara - £89.99 

This is the coat I recently purchased! It's still to be delivered but I am sooo excited to get it. It would look great with a pair of black printed leggings and cut out black and gold boots! Also with the fur round the collar will save you wearing a scarf! 

Hope you enjoy looking for your winter coat! And get in touch and let me know what coat you decided on! 

- D 

Busy Little Me - Style Addict Now Has Jewellery!

I've not been blogging as much recently because I've started up a small jewellery business, just making small hand made pieces from home! So far they have had an amazing reception, and I' super enjoying making them :) 

Here's a few of the pieces I've been making and a few of my happy customers! 

Three Little Parcels 

''Live Your Dream'' Bracelet (thin leather strap) - £4.00(without P&P)

Another Little Parcel

Some Cute Businessy Cards

The Little ''Live Your Dream'' Charms

Some of the pieces I've made (some may be sold already)

My Own Handmade Earrings! (Back In Stock Soon)

Just a few of my first pieces!