Spotlight On: Quilted Jackets

As is usually the case, when writing this blog post, I suddenly found myself down the rabbit hole of researching another blog post (thank God for browser tabs): quilted jackets. It’s an item of clothing that I can 100% get on board with as it’s warm (always a must) and the styling options are endless (all about the wear-ability).

The past few months my social media has been flooded with Scandi fashion girls wearing these but, I’ll admit, it’s not an item I’ve seen a lot of on the British high street. Where I found an absolute abundance is Etsy – there’s every colour and pattern you can think of. Plus, there’s something positive about supporting small businesses where you can.

I’ve picked my top 5 below with a styling idea to match.

  1. Pink Floral

I’m thinking a black jean, denim shirt and these Adidas trainers (although, these could be out of stock for the next eternity at this rate).

2. Olive Green

For a Spring/Summer look this would look lovely with a nude midi dress and some slip-on sandals.

3. Peach Floral

Same pattern as the pink, but in a lovely peach colour. Would make a cute Spring outfit with white jeans, a white t-shirt and these Birkenstock clogs.

4. Pink and Peach Floral

I’d pair this with blue wash jeans, a white tank top and some high-top white Converse.

5. Cropped Floral

This last one is a bit of red herring as it’s actually an Amazon find, but it’s too cute not to include. This would look great with a white jean and or skirt and neutral top layer.

xoxo

Valentines Day Outfit Ideas: Red and Pink

Whatever you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day or just Celebration of Love Day, I love getting into the spirit and adding a pop of red and pink to my outfit.

Outfit One

Girly brunch outfit

Jacket – I’ve fallen down a serious quilted jacket hole since finding this piece. Post to follow!

Jeans

T-shirt

Clogs

Necklace

Bag

Outfit Two

Cinema date outfit

Coat

Sweatshirt

Leggings

Socks

UGGs

Earrings

Outfit Three

A red-themed day date outfit.

Cardigan

Jeans

T-shirt

Jacket

Sunglasses

Trainers

Outfit Four

An evening outfit option which, let’s face it, will probably need a pair of tights given the weather…

Cardigan

Skirt

Coat

Boots

Handbag

Earrings

xoxo

Get the Pinterest Look: Winter Edition

Pinterest has been my go-to source of outfit inspiration for years. After all, no better way to find inspiration than from other real life people.

I’ve recreated four different cosy winter looks – two skirt options and two jeans options!

Outfit One

A classic, comfy, errand-running outfit. Love the combination of the grey and sand colours together.

Coat

Hoodie

Jeans

Bag

Beanie

Sunglasses

Trainers

Outfit Two

I absolutely loveeeeeee this look but, I’m not 100% sure a large satchel-type bag works here. I’d probably swap it out for a smaller crossbody bag.

Beanie

Sunglasses

Jacket – she’s in the sale with a cracking reduction!

T-shirt

Jeans

Belt

Trainers

Handbag

Outfit Three

Proof that brown and black is not a fashion faux pas…

Coat

Jumper

Skirt

Boots

Handbag

Outfit Four

This coat is similar to the Mango dupe of the TOTEME applique faux fur coat, which sold out in September last year and has never been seen available to buy again. Alas, I found this really similar version on Amazon (of all places!).

Coat

Rollneck

Skirt

Boots

Sunglasses

Handbag

xoxo

Disclaimer: these are links to items I have researched and recommend. If you take action by clicking on any of these affiliate links (and making a purchase) I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a higher price by doing so 🙂

One Grey Winter Coat Three Ways

If I had a capsule wardrobe (I’ve said for years I’m going to do one), a tailored grey coat would most definitely be one of the items that featured. The styling possibilities are endless! This is my coat of choice for this post (and she’s in the sale!) as I love her timeless simplicity.

Outfit One

Jeans

Hoodie

Trainers

Handbag – still obssessing over this BV dupe

Sunglasses

Outfit Two

Jeans

Jumper – love the colour of this jumper

UGGs

Earrings

Outfit Three

Leggings

T-shirt

Cardigan

Trainers

Socks

Tote – she’s corduroy, too!

I can really get onboard with the casual sporty combo that has invaded the fashion scene over the past year. To be comfy and still feel put together is the dream.

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Disclaimer: these are links to items I have researched and recommend. If you take action by clicking on any of these affiliate links (and making a purchase) I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a higher price by doing so 🙂

Style Inspo: Scandi

Social media has been awash the past few years with Scandi influences, and, for the most part, it’s their serene lifestyle and on-point style that are the focus. If I had to sum up their look it would be chic minimalism, with tailored lines and neutral tones.

Whilst doing my usual late-night Pinterest scroll I came across the three outfits below and decided to recreate them with pieces I’ve found on the high street.

Outfit One

[Source Pinterest: Kendra Alexandra]

Coat

Beanie

White t-shirt

Jumper

Jeans

Trainers

Outfit Two

[Source Pinterest: Kendra Alexandra]

Coat

Jumper

Jeans

Socks

Trainers

Bag

Outfit Three

[Source: Pinterest]

Jumper dress

Coat

Sunglasses

Handbag

Boots – they’re stretchy too!

xoxo

Disclaimer: these are links to items I have researched and recommend. If you take action by clicking on any of these affiliate links (and making a purchase) I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a higher price by doing so 🙂

Designer vs Dupe: Handbags

Whilst researching for this post, my brain suddenly pinged and I realised I’d accidentally stumbled on a dupe of the Marc Jacobs Tote Bag – hence the reason for this post! It’s safe to say the vast majority of us don’t have the means or inclination to drop ££££s on a handbag – so dupes it is! The high street is coming up strong on this, as these beauties below prove.

Dior

Another EGO gem.

Dupe

Designer

Bottega Veneta

Pretty much the same except the knot is on the other side and the weave is smaller in the dupe version – the overall shape and style of the original remain!

Dupe

Designer

Marc Jacobs

The possibilities for using this number are endless! From shopping tote, to beach/travel bag to an everyday bag.

Dupe

Designer

Celine

My TikTok has been awash with this piece, and with good reason, she’s a beaut and also comes in a lovely camel colour.

Dupe

Designer

YSL

A timeless, classic piece.

Dupe

Designer

xoxo

Disclaimer: these are links to items I have researched and recommend. If you take action by clicking on any of these affiliate links (and making a purchase) I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a higher price by doing so 🙂

How to Style: Winter Coats

I’m a real sucker for a good winter coat (I blame my Mum) and this year’s high street offerings are popping off! I’ve chosen three different styles and colours and shown you how I would opt to style them.

Outfit One

First up is a shorter option. Love the colour and quilted effect of this one, perfect for a stylish comfy-casual look.

Coat

Tracksuit set

UGGs – new style I love

Scarf

Outfit Two

Smart on the top, comfy on the bottom.

Coat

Jeans

Rollneck

Handbag

Trainers – Skechers, who’d have thought!

Outfit Three

The star of this ensemble is this gorgeous pink pea coat from M&S.

Fun fact: The term “pea coat” comes from the Dutch word pijjekker or pijje, meaning “pilot’s jacket” as Dutch pilots first wore them back in the 17th Century. Who knew!

Coat

Jeans

Cardigan

White vest

Trainers – these are a quirky find.

Sunglasses

xoxo

Disclaimer: these are links to items I have researched and recommend. If you take action by clicking on any of these affiliate links (and making a purchase) I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a higher price by doing so 🙂

One Pair of Jeans Three Ways

I was influenced on this one but not by someone online, rather a girl that walked past me as I was entering Co-op to get my fresh croissant fix. I immediately went home, checked my jeans drawer just to make sure I definitely didn’t have a pair of the jeans in question at the bottom of a pile(!), and then scoured the Internet to find the perfect pair. I was specifically looking for a cropped, straight leg, darker wash mom jean (always feels weird writing mom).

My hunt proved fruitful and I found this pair of beauties from Stradivarius. I’ve had jeans from them before and I knew they were affordable, comfortable and the colour wouldn’t fade.

Ta da! So, this is the pair I knew I was working with.

Outfit One

Found a Uniqlo crossbody bag dupe!

Jeans

Tank top

Cardigan

Vans

Slouch bag

Outfit Two

Smart on top, casual and comfy on the bottom.

Jeans

Jacket

White tee

UGGs

Tote bag

Outfit Three

These trainers are an absolute find!

Jeans

Denim top

Gilet

Beanie

Trainers

xoxo

Disclaimer: these are links to items I have researched and recommend. If you take action by clicking on any of these affiliate links (and making a purchase) I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a higher price by doing so 🙂

How to Style: Puffers

I’m a sucker for a good puffer coat. Being a dog mum means my days are filled with plenty of cold walks with my little shadow. So, when doing so, who wouldn’t want to feel like they’re wrapped in a hug.

I’ve chosen three puffers and put together three totally different looks for a bit of style inspo on this cold Monday night.

Outfit One

A perfect mooching around town look.

White puffer (she’s in the sale!)

White vest

Cream cardigan

Black jeans

Beanie

Crossbody bag

Puma trainers

Outfit Two

A great errand-running combo.

Green puffer

Jeans

Rollneck

Converse

Tote bag

Outfit Three

My jaw dropped to the floor when I found this jacket on Amazon. Love, love, love.

Jeans

Quilted jacket

T-shirt

UGGs

Earrings

xoxo

Disclaimer: these are links to items I have researched and recommend. If you take action by clicking on any of these affiliate links (and making a purchase) I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a higher price by doing so 🙂

2024 Fashion Trend: Preppy Style

I’ll be honest, usually when I look at what is set to be ‘one of the year’s hottest fashion trends’ I let out a sigh or say ‘but-who-the-heck-would-actually-wear-that’. This fact was just proved, when I was reading about what are predicted to be 2024’s hottest fashion trends and the term sequin-encrusted micro-minis was thrown around…

One of this year’s hottest trends is set to be a preppy aesthetic (think Gossip Girl with a sprinkling of Saltburn) and this is something that I think is realistic and appealing to the majority of us working, fashion-conscious gals. Think polo shirts, school-style blazers and button-down shirts that you can wear on repeat in a multitude of different ways,

Let’s start with blazers.

Herringbone Blazer

She’d look good with a white tee, a striped shirt, cropped jeans, flared jeans, you name it!

Wool Blazer

A Reiss goodie. Yes, she’s more of an investment piece but the outfit combinations are unlimited so the return per wear is a no-brainer! Love the mismatched pockets, too.

Oversized Blazer

There’s nothing like a tailored piece to make you look and feel put together when, in fact, you may look and feel the exact opposite. This oversized piece is perfect for such days when you need comfort but style.

Next up: button-down shirts.

IMO, a button-down shirt (usually blue-striped) is the epitome of preppy style. It’s so versatile for pairing with trousers, jeans, skirts or shorts. These are some of my favourites that I’ve found this season.

Striped Fitted Shirt

Corduroy Shirt

I remember wearing a pair of green corduroy trousers to a friend’s birthday party c. 2007(?) and then corduory seemed to vanish but it appears to have crept back in the past few years and I am here for it!

Blue Cotton Shirt

A crisp, blue shirt – nothing like it.

I won’t lie, I’ve never been a polo shirt wearer but, since we’re talking preppy style, I can’t not include some options. I’ve only chosen long-sleeved pieces as it’s winter and it’s cold. Warmth is a must.

Long Sleeve Polo Top

Love, love the green and pink colour combo.

Crochet Polo Knit Top

A quirkier take on a polo knit top.

Soft Stripe Polo Sweater

Tommy Hilfiger is undeniably the king of preppy.

xoxo

Party Outfits: Sequins, sequins, sequins

This style needs no introduction as it speaks for itself: the glitzy sequin. Here are some of my favourite sequin-filled pieces this festive season.

Tailored Sequin Blazer

Wear with a pair of tailored black or white trousers.

Sequin Midi Skirt

You could dress this up with a silky vest or go for a more casual day look with a Christmas jumper. This one would be a perfect fit.

Green Sequin Mini Dress

Add a pair of black tights and a black boot or heel and job’s a good’un.

Sequin Vest Top

Again, all you’d need is a tailored trouser (or jean, depending on the occasion) to complete this look.

Sequin Midi Shirt Dress

A modest sequin dress, sounds like a bit of an oxymoron, but this is the perfect fit if you want a bit more coverage but still want to shine. It’s also in the sale, so go, go, go!

Sequin Midi Skirt

Another good option for those of us who are past our mini-skirt-wearing days.

Midi Tea Dress

Love the chocolate colour of this one, something a bit different.

Xoxo

Disclaimer: these are links to items I have researched and recommend. If you take action by clicking on any of these affiliate links (and making a purchase) I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, you won’t pay a higher price by doing so 🙂