The best of Stradivarius...making fashion music!

I have to be honest, I really didn't rate this retailer highly as I considered them  the poor relative to Zara, and their clothing not really apropriate unless you were a teenager.However, I have come to radically change my mind as Stradivarius has come into it's own and has consistently brought out wonderful must have items that have graced many a top blogger in the past few seasons. And this season is no different, Stradivarius has a collection that is both affordable and covetable and their skinny jeans are by far my favourite jeans and they never go baggy...and don't get me started on the shoes!

 Here are some of my top picks this fall.Just remember sizing is quite small so I ususally go up a size if the fabric isn't stretchy.

Stradivarius Swiss Dot Shirt here/ Stradivarius Lace dress here/Stardivarius  Red Boucle jacket (amazing price!) here/ StradivariusRed Velvet cut-out dress here/Stradivarius Faux Fur Moccasins here/Stradivarius Combined Leather Ballerinas zebra print here/


There are lots more to fall in love with at Stradivarius, so happy shopping!

xxx

Shopping Saturday!

Saturday is my favourite day...because I can go shopping! Today I have my eye on these gorgeous trousers from Pull and Bear!

They  are from Pull and Bear  buy here

There is also a mathcing blazer 

Pull and Bear buy here

There are so many different ways to style them, I cannot wait to add them to my wardrobe...so I'm off ....happy shopping!

xxx

Style Icon ! Miroslava Duma

You know her face, even if toy can't pronounce her name! Miroslava Duma, is a fashion icon of our times.She is a journalist, enterpreneur, investor and a lecturor, mother , wife  but most importantly for us perhaps , she is the best dressed Russian girl we have seen! Moreover she is the perfect example of how a super petite girl can get away with prints, supersize proportions and lots of colour and embelsihment. Her style is certainly not for the faint-hearted and she can mix looks in an extraordinary way, managing to look both classy and girly and fresh at the same time.I believe this style takes a lot of effort to perfect and you definitely need to be invested , but boy is it worth it!!

Here are some key items to help you levate your look lending inspiration from MD!

Coats are clearly a big part of her look, probably because it's cold in Russia!Actually she retains a lot of traditional Russian elements in her looks which accounts for the delicious ecclectiveness!Go as bold as you dare...

Zara Red coat here/ Zara camel mac here/ Zara red mac here/ Whistles.co.uk Sheepskin coat here/ Chloe
Poncho at Net-a-Porter here/

This is a woman who understands the power of embelishment and despite her petite frame manages to balance the proportions perfectly.The good thing with great blazers and jackets is that you can keep the rest simple, which actually makes it more modern.

Zara Printed Velvet Blazer here/ Zara Navy Fantasy Blazer here/  Zara Metallic Embrodered Blazer here/ Mango Printed Robe here/Vilshenko Cape at Net-a-Porter here/ Top Shop Studded Jacquard jacket here/

Because of course she is a lady, great skirts are a major part of her wardrobe and she generally favours midi styles in bold prints and metallics.Opulence is the key word here.

Gucci at Mytheresa.com here/ Reiss Peplum skirt here/ Whistles.co.uk Stripe skirt here/ Zara Stripe skirt here/ Stradivarius Sequin skirt here/ Mary Katrantzou at Net-a-Porter here/

There is no denying she has great personal style and the fact that she is filthy rich also helps, but I think what makes her stand out is her confidence and the unique way in which she presents herself...
So be you , a brave bold fun you!

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Be Extra!!

Move over minimalist , there is a new girl in town and she does not do things in halves...velvet, sequins, feathers, metallics, prints, she wears it all, alltogether and she can pull it off!
So if you are a daredavil you will love the new looks that are flooding the stores, and although I usually shy away from over the top drama , this season I will be dabling in a bit of glitz.After all who doesn't need a bit of sparkle in their lives , especially in the dull dark Winter days.The key to keeping it modern is looking like you haven't tried too hard, keep hair and make up simple, pile on the layers and have fun...WAG is not the goal here!Use plain t-shirts under dresses and chunky heels and add a choker . I have tried to find pieces that are not too scary, completely wearable and things that you will for sure fall in love with...that is the beauty of fashion .So lets party like a mother!!

Whistles Faux Fur Cocoon coat here/ Oasis Metallic Slip dress here/French Connection Evie Maxi Sparkle Dress here/ New Look Pink Velvet Ankle Strap Shoes here/ New Look Velvet Crystal Choker here/ Zara Metallic Crossover top here/ Zara Leather Look Cropped Trousers here/Opi Alice in Wonderland Nail Varnish here/

Zara Faux fur coat here/ Bershka Velvet Top here/ Karen Millen Lace dress here/ Asos Rachelle Ankle Boots here/ Zara Pearl Choker here/ Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Eye Shadow here/ Lipstick Illamasqua Hypnotica Lava here/


I hope I have added a bit of glamour to your day!
xxx

The Leather Biker you need today!!

I am so excited ! I have come across the most perfectest, wonderfulest biker ever!!
It's from Mango and the best bit is it comes in various colours. I am finding it difficult to decide...what do you think??

Mango Leather Biker jacket here


xxx

Boot up!

Hello, I am afraid I haven't posted all week as it has been a crazy one ! Back to school for my little one which is so stressful and I miss him so much after spending all Summer together .So much to organise , and sort out ! But I feel I  have got it together. sort off!
I am mainly wearing sneakers and sandals at the moment as it is still hot  here , but I have started think about boots...the problem is that there are so many options this season. I have come to the conclusion that I need three pairs, ankle, knee-high and over the knee....so much to organise again !

I have shopped around and these are some of the best that I have found!!


The Ankle Boot!!
From left to right

McQueen buy here/ Michael Kors buy here/ Alexander Wang buy here/ New Look buy here/ Little Mistress buy here/ Mint buy here/  Zara buy here/ V by Very buy here/




The Knee-High Boot

V by Very buy here/ French Connection buy here/ Moncler buy here/ Reiss buy here/  Zara buy here


The Over The  Knee Boot

Zara buy here/ River Island buy here/ V by Very buy here/ Gianvito Rossi  Net-a-Porter buy here/ 


I hope I have given you some inspiration!! I will be having one of each, thank you very much!!

xxx

Weekend Treats!! Special Discount!

Hello , today I  have  been pleasantly surprised with some great offers , which I want to share with you because we all need a good excuse for new clothes ...and what better excuse than discount!
Missguided, for those of you that are not aware are a major online retailer with fashion forward clothing. Their stuff is definitely not for the shy ones , more for the Kim Kardashians among us.Saying that I have found some great everyday stuff , that you know even me being a mum can wear.But the show stoppers are their amazing party clothes....invisible undies at the go!

Bandeau Double Layer Jumpsuit here/                                  Ribbed High neck dress here/

Silky Strappy dress here/                                                       Fishtail Hem dress here/

Satin Bomber jacket here/                                                      2 in 1 T Shirt Rib dress here/

Neoprene over the knee sock boot here /                              Tortoise Block heel Boots here/

There are so many great items and really affordable...AND you can get 30% off ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING   using this code HEYGIRL30

The offer ends 13/09 so get shopping!!

Two ways to style your sneakers this season!

Sneakers, trainers, whatever ! They are everywhere and surely we all now have a pair of white sporties but this season we need not be limited to the all white versions. Sure they are very stylish but personally , I am getting a bit bored....yawn yawn , of them.Obviously I still wear them but I am on the lookout for some alternatives and also how to style them because , let's be honest the white ones literally go with everything.So here is what I have come up with.

Zara Velvet sneakers here/ Ted Baker Tanisha shirt here/Zara dress here/Whistles Cigarette jeans here/ Zara Embroidered coat here/  Estee Lauder Modern Muse Eau De Parfum here/

For a modrn look play with textures and layers. Velvet is the star fabric for sure and I love these velvet sneakers , team with a 90's strappy dress laeyered over a t-shirt or shirt for a daytime look and add the new cut jeans and a beautiful coat of your liking.The key is to keep the colors relevant and play with shapes and fabrics.

French Connection Simmie Bow Leather Trainer here/ Mango Sweater here/  Zara metallic pleated skirt here / Falke socks here /All Saints Baron Biker jacket here/ Very.co.uk Mini Pom Pom bag here/

In this look texture is still key. White is cool, but moving over to the dark side is always appealing. I love the detail on these shoes as it adds a feminine touch to the skater sneaker.Metallics , pleats and polka dots will keep it girly and the leathet biker toughens it all up just enough for the urban girl.


xxx

The Puffa!

The Puffa jacket by difinition is a warm quilted padded jacket and something that you used to find in sportswear stores or kids departments...but no longer.The Puffa is ready for it's time in the lime light and is the surprising chic addition to your new wardrobe. Wear it cropped , long, of the shoulders, sporty or with your gladrags...the Puffa does it all. Not only will you be super fashionable...but bonus , you will also be warm.

I have done some research  and have found some great options for you whatever your budget , and of course how you style it is up to you!

Balenciaga here/ Vetements here/ Zara here / Zara here/  Top Shop long khaki jacket here / Moncler jacket here/ Barbour here/ Morgan here

Happy shopping!!

xxx