Spring/Summer Trend Edit - Two-Strap Sandals Posted by Unknown |

One of my favourite things about spring is sandals. In particular, this spring, the two-strap sandal...

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SS13 Trend – #60sSwing – Betty, Meet Marianne... Posted by Unknown |

Outfit inspiration: Betty Draper, all dressed up and nowhere to go, firmly resolving to change her life and make it the one she wants. When will it happen? When it does, this is what she'll be wearing, cutting loose, but in ever-so-elegant style. The (5.) beatnik Chelsea boots in gold and (3.) oversized ring give this outfit a touch of the crazy (in a very good way) as do the floral (botanical – does that work?) (4.) capri pants. The (1.) bouclé  coat, while so sophisticated, hints at waywardness with its length in contrast to the structured perfection of the (2.) Marilyn shoulder bag by Raoul. The Sixties – dragging the prim and proper into rock n' roll. Betty Draper re-interpreted as Marianne Faithfull, now that I would like to see.

Instaweek Catch-Up #3 Posted by Unknown |

1. A trip to the mywardrobe.com SS13 showroom resulted in some serious love for this By Malene Birger 10th anniversary collection monochrome oversized beauty.
2. Olive oil soap from Chatsworth Market on Sunday.
3. Alpaca wool from Knit With Attitude's new shop.
4. Gorgeous pussy willow in a Stoke Newington flower shop.
5. Another new obsession – this ring by Portuguese Heart.
6. Pateis de Belem from Broadway Market, via the lovely Catarina of Portuguese Heart.
7. Date night! To Hackney Picturehouse to see Tarantino's Django Unchained.
8. Power juicing.
9. First outfit haul from Next for winning the #NextGuestBlogger competition.

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.

If I Were In Paris... Posted by Unknown |

1. Jacket - Next
2. Snood - Zalando
3. Jeans - Topshop
4. Clutch - Net-a-Porter
5. Booties - mywardrobe

Today's the last day of the Paris haute couture shows before the onslaught of next month's 'big 4' – New York, London, Milan and Paris. RTW aside, if I had been in Paris this week hopping around the city for fashion fun and games this is what I would have worn... Chic tweed jacket (just £55!), a splash of neon by way of a sizeable clutch, cool bleached denim and ankle booties in snow leopard, natch. I think that would have just about rocked it. :) How about you? Would you have worn something similar?