Outfit Planning - London Fashion Week - For Day 1 Posted by Unknown |

It's pretty intimidating figuring out what to wear to fashion week – street style has rocketed so high into the stratosphere that the very thought of being on the same pavement as the myriad style star editors, models, stylists, photographers and, of course, bloggers is enough to bring you out in a cold sweat. This year I'm lucky enough to be doing just a tiny bit of fashion week and though it's only a toe-dip (two shows – FelderFelder tomorrow and Christopher Kane on Monday) I do want to feel good on the outfit front. So here's today's outfit prep. Rocking the monochrome trend with this fabulous oversized cardigan By Malene Birger, going a bit casual and spring-like with Free People daisy denim and proudly sporting two of my most cherished leather items, a Sophie Hulme satchel and Sam Edelman Petty booties (both excellent sale purchases I must add :)) and jewellery by my new favourite Portuguese Heart. So wish me luck and check back in over the weekend for some fashion show snaps. 

ps. Happy Valentine's Day! I'm writing this in a rush as, shock horror, we are actually going out for a meal tonight. And I'm wearing a new dress! Oh, the excitement... 

What I'm Wearing: Mama Style Link Up Posted by Unknown |

Sweater - Topshop
Jeans - Free People
Booties - Sam Edelman

Ok, this is fun! Eight US style & mom bloggers are running a Mama Style Link Up this week, posting their favourite looks and items essential to being a mama. And all those mama bloggers of us around can join in too. You need to check out the hostess's style posts, follow their blogs, create your own style post including your mama style essentials and include the link up button from one of the posts – this is all more clearly laid out on the hostess posts :). Then they'll pick their favourite three. The link up runs through Friday, February 1st. The hostess links are:

1. isobel of holdenonbaby //

2. casey of the wiegands //

3. the ladies at small fry //

4. cara of cara loren //

5. jen of deep in the hart //

6. anna of in honor of design //

7. bridget of tales of me and the husband //
8. ascot friday // 




My Mama Style
I wouldn't say my style has changed massively since becoming a mum, it's more that I need to be able to throw something on superquick that is comfortable and warm (the winter has been too cold!). So my wardrobe staples are skinny jeans (of course!), oversized knits and walkable, ideally runnable, shoes – these come in the form of low heel ankle boots and my all time favourite pair of trainers Nike Air x Liberty. Plus I've been throwing my faux fur on top of it all for instant glam-up and keeping super cosy outdoors.

You Say You Want a #Leatherlution Posted by Unknown |

1. Bag by Sophie Hulme
2. Cuff by Lara Bohinc
3. Trousers by Vanessa Bruno Athe
4. Tee by Zoe Karssen
5. Ear cuff by Free People
6. Boots by Jeffrey Campbell
7. Earrings on Etsy

There's going to be a lot of leather around this spring and thus a lot more to choose from in addition to the usual bags and shoes. So, how about a pair of leather trousers for you, madam? The right fit and they'll be a forever piece as well as a brilliant alternative to jeans. I love a playful outfit mixing up tough-girl leather and spiky studs with a sophisticated handbag and feather earrings all tied together with a luxe causal tee. I've chosen a pair of slim fitting mocha leather trousers by Vanessa Bruno (long-lasting classic chic), an eye-popping blue tote by Sophie Hulme (I am in love with her bags and have eyes for no other) and these in-your-face Jeffrey Campbell round-toe studded boots. For more, search #leatherlution on Twitter.

What I'm Wearing: Floral Denim & Faux Fur Posted by Unknown |

So here it is, the promised outfit post featuring my brand new Free People daisy print jeans that, joy of joys, actually fit (took a punt ordering online in my old size). Teamed with last winter's ASOS faux fur (similar here) (so realistically reddish – is it faux fox? – people always wonder if it's real; not really a good thing as you end up getting all defensive and apologetic) a cat intarsia knit from Topshop (yes, I love cats, yes, that is why the internet was invented etc etc) and a pair of sort of cracked-like-old-paint kitten heel ankle boots (no idea where these came from!) that always make me feel so 80s. So I basically love everything about this outfit – picking out the white of the flowers with the booties and basic H&M white vest worn underneath the jumper (see pics 3 and 4), the in-your-face burnt orange of the fur toned down by the dusty rose of the jumper and, of course, the cat burglar motif.

Update: The Free People UK website has now launched.

What I'm Wearing Preview: Floral Print Jeans Posted by Unknown |

Jeans to combat wintry days with. Finally these Free People (soon to launch in the UK) floral sweeties arrived (trust me they've been on my mind for a while) and I'm pretty pleased for a number of reasons:

1. They fit. Quite a big deal when you're buying your first pair of post-preggers jeans in your old size.
2. They are non-stretch, which adds to the joy of point 1. Also my first pair of non-stretch jeans in a long time. Non-stretch feels so much more authentic in a cowboy out on the range kinda way. If you know what I mean? Maybe not. That's cool.
3. They're cropped, which on me means they fit just right, no turning up or slicing off the ends completely cack-handedly. In fact, I own very few jeans that are just the right length.
4. They fit.

So, the plan is to style them up with a jacket, a blazer and a cardigan and see how they look. So keep your eyes peeped for the forth-coming What I'm Wearing post.

Style Postcard: Spirit of The Eagle Posted by Unknown |

Ever feel like just cutting loose and setting off free as a bird, spirit of the eagle fuelling your soul? Today's style postcard from somewhere innermost in my mind. Photograph from the last day of summer.

1. Chan Luu beaded leather bracelet
2. The Kooples Eagle Wings T-shirt
3. Hudson Naos Tan Ankle Boots
4. Free People Embroidered Leather Jacket

US Brand Free People To Launch In UK This Autumn Posted by Unknown |

Michele Ouellet for Free People's July catalogue

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