What's Up, Doc? - Amy

Topshop Tartan Check Coat (similar here and here), H&M Jumper, Primark Grey Roll Neck, Topshop Jamie Rip Knee Jeans, Cherry Red Dr. Marten Boots

It is only officially Autumn when the Docs come back out - good bye pool slides, so long peep toes and hellooo big chunky socks and weatherproof boots. Any shoe that is both fashionable and practical is a winner in our books but the DM is such a classic, it is definitely our most essential wardrobe staple.

My favourite pair are my cherry reds and this is fast becoming my lazy day, go to outfit this Autumn. I will happily wear my docs with just about anything but the layers and little added extras to this essentially 'jeans and t-shirt' look are what makes this simple and chic. The black and grey tones keep the outfit quite androgynous but the statement coat adds the perfect feminine touch and even better, colour matches so perfectly with my boots. 

Could you live without your Docs? If you can, tell me how! 

Matchmakers - Amy

Topshop Check Coat, Zara Check Dress, H&M Black Roll Neck Top, Topshop Sunglasses, Vintage Bag via Notting Hill Market, Topshop Amelie Boots

Just when I convince myself I do not need any more check or tartan based pieces of clothing, Topshop go and do this to me! I usually refrain from buying statement coats as colours and patterns can lower the versatility which in turn usually means a worse price to wear ratio but I couldn't resist this beauty, and with clashing checks still going strong this Autumn, I haven't had a problem with finding enough outfits to go with it :) 

My favourite piece to wear with this coat though is definitely my Zara check dress, with similar colours, textures and ovid shapes, this Celine inspired outfit is a sleeker way of doing mad and matches enough without it being a two piece

With two massive statement pieces, I wanted to use very subtle added extras in outfit. I wore a black, long sleeve roll neck under the dress (for warmth mainly!) but with the circular sunnies to create a real 60's vibe to the outfit and stuck to a little black bag and black heeled boots to finish

Amy's Week In Style (35 Weeks)

Sorry for the lack of posts over the last couple of weeks! Whilst Naomi's been tanning herself in The Gambia I have been finishing work, packing up my London life and have moved back to the cosy retreats of rural Oxfordshire to nest before the little one arrives! Once we're both back in the same country, expect some amazing new trends and of course my favourite, festive fashion :) to kick start that, here's what I have been lusting after this week! 

Topshop Check Coat 

I mentioned this beauty in the last WIS post and I hope it's been worth the wait! I am still even more in love with this coat and will definitely be clashing other checks underneath it. The tweedy texture makes this jacket even more wonderful and perfect to wear out on chilly shopping trips, being flatteringly lightweight and easy to layer with cute collars and thick knits

Boohoo Clarey Sequin Dress

Have you seen Boohoo's #dressmas campaign yet? We were gutted to not be at the event last week but it hasn't stopped us lusting after all the stunning and affordable party wear thats launched on site! It's never too early to start searching for that perfect dress and why not buy one for each occasion when they are only £20 or so?! This show stopping t-shirt dress is definitely my fave but there is literally something for everyone :) 

Topshop Berry Crepe Shirt Dress

Oh, sometimes I hate myself for buying into items that literally everyone has but there's obviously a reason the whole world wants one of these crepe t-shirt dresses and I've finally given in and accepted i want one too! These come in every colour from black to acid yellow but this berry coloured one is perfectly sophisticated enough for a coffee or dinner out before adding jazzy tights and heeled boots for a night out on the town! I can't stop wearing mine already!

Topshop Velvet Lips

Topshop's latest make up collection 'the damned' fits in perfectly with my make up preferences and I cannot wait to try some of the new products and colours, this being at the top of the list as I've heard amazing things! 

Topshop Neoprene Holdall

A sleek and less obvious take on the sportier side of fashion, this bag seems perfect to carry all those presents you'll be buying in, and still have room for some 'to me, from me' gifts too

Topshop Tartan Gloves

I love these (surprised?) but now I've committed to a check berry coat, these red tartan gloves are so wrong! It doesn't stop me gazing at them though, I need to get over this tartan addiction!

Topshop Anny Boots

A combination of my favourite Chelsea boots and Astrix boots, these bargain beauties (£42!!!) would be perfect for when I can wear heels again! And are most definitely at the top of my Santa List :)

ASOS FF Collaboration: Laundry Service -Amy

'This post is number 1 of 5 in a special series we have done for Asos Fashion Finder on why the pink coat is most definitely this AW13's essential purchase by showing you how it can be worn with literally every other trend around this season'

Sparkle and Fade Pink Coat c/o Urban Outfitters, Zara Checkered Dress, Boohoo Clutch Bag, Topshop Astrix Boots

You will have seen in recent post 'Pretty In Pink' that I'd been after my perfect pink coat and after battling between the Topshop and Zara best sellers I thought I'd made my peace with the situation until I saw this beauty. The shape id desired in the perfect material. Finally, I'd really found 'the one'

For our first look, we wanted to show you the sleeker side of check. I was in awe of the Celine show last February as I love a quirky fabric and the shapes were all perfect so when I saw this dress in Zara there was no hesitation in it being added to my wardrobe.

With such a statement coat and dress going so perfectly together, I wanted to keep the rest of the outfit very simple so went for my Astrix boots with matching lips and just plain black patent clutch for texture.