Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Under the Sea.


So, summer is finally round the corner and I'm loving some of the trends designers are showing. Temperley's collection was a beautiful mixture of breezy layered skirts, dresses and trousers. Striking sea creatures & corals. Valentino took a slightly less direct take on the trend, with delicate starfish style detail on chic dresses, and pretty shell hair pins. Rodarte created gorgeous slips made up from a number of different materials - silk, sequins, netting & crystals which evokes the unfamiliar thought of maritime elegance. 

1. denium jacket, Levi's, £95. 2. Nautical-striped watch, Armani Exchange, £125. 3. sandals, Miss L Fire, £59.99. 


Gemma Ward by Mario Testino for British Vogue.
Abilouise Loves.


Obviously all trends trickle down onto the high street for all us fashion lovers with slightly tighter purse strings. Here's 3 of my favourite high street steals, starting from the far left, cute Zara seahorse dress at £35.99, perfect for summer holidays. In the middle, the Markus Lupfer sequin embellished seahorse jumper at £320, great for a casual Friday night drink. Last but not least super sweet woven top from H&M, for a steal at £12.99, lovely for a lazy Sunday.

Thursday, 11 September 2014

California Dreamin'

 
1. DKNY quilted backpack £120, 2. ASOS beaded clutch £38, 3. PALMAIRA SANDALS white studded leather £45, 4. WAH LONDON press on nails £9.
 
Whether you want to catch a wave on Huntington Beach, relax with some retail therapy on Rodeo Drive or sight see in San Francisco there's something for everyone in California.
 
I absolutely loved my stay in California, everybody is so laid back, there's so much see and there are a million and one great places to eat. I stayed in the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, it was beautiful and only a quick walk to the beach and shops.
 
California fashion is one of my favourite things about the state, its a mix of classic, surfer girl, chic, really easy to dress up or down, move from day to night.
 


Elizabeth & James Spring/Summer 2015 collection evokes surfer girl, chic perfectly,  tailored two pieces, loose shirts and pretty floral patterns, all the things I love.