Chess - Amy

Topshop Denim Shirt, New Look Check Dress, Florian London Leather Bag, Clarks x Orla Kiely Betty Sandals

We love playing around with vintage influences and we've both found a new love of  black and white checker board. It may be the season for the 70's but we love adding in touches of the 60's (and all decades) into our wardrobes too to add that unique and interesting twist on our latest buys. 

This simple shift is a timeless piece that can come back again and again, so much so it's been in my wardrobe since secondary school, and seemed like the perfect partner for my brand spanking new Orla Betty's. Seeing as my tan ones have barely left my feet, it seemed suitable to get a naughty pair of blue ones too and if it's even possible, I think I love these even more.

I wanted to tie the shoes and dress in together so I picked out the pale blue and layered a denim shirt underneath and wore by favourite red Florian bag.

What's your favourite classic?

Monthly Must Haves (Christmas Gift Guide) - Amy

With little over a month to go, the only shopping we're all doing is Christmas shopping! So for our monthly must haves this month, we have compiled a list of our festive faves. Whether they're gifts for loved ones, or just a cheeky 'from me, love me', I think there is a little something for everyone to get into the spirit of things!

Topshop Red Tartan Pyjamas
One of the most important festive outfits is your pj's for Christmas Eve! These check babies look so cosy don't you think?

Customised Starbucks Red Cup Phone Case
This why I love etsy! Carry your red cup around with you all day with this amazing phone case

Swatch Watch
I think watches are one of the nicest gifts you can give as a gift (even if the receiver is time effiecent!) and Swatch are one of the best bugdet brands on the high street. Their slick designs are perfect for every day use

Tatty Devine Holly Necklace
My absolute faves when it comes to jewellery, love this seasonal little number!

Topshop Check Scarf
Who doesn't love a new scarf in the winter?

Florain Mini Vienna Leather Bag
Spreading the joy - I have recently been gifted this gorgeous little bag myself and I am absolutely in love with it! Perfectly practical for everyday use in high quality leather and statement colour - I want it to make someone else as happy as it makes me!

Ray Ban Wayfarers via Red Hot Sunglasses
Christmas is time for indulgences but we can't ignore the awful weather that comes along with it! Get excited about summer already with a brand new pair of designer sunnies - I will always be a classic wayfarer girl

Topshop Seasons Greetings Sweater
Of course I had to include a Christmas Jumper! Not as tacky and in yer face as some options out there, but a little bit of sparkly fun none the less

Kate Spade Sparkly Shoes via Daniel Footwear
The perfect party shoes! I am head over heels (cough) in love with these

Printed Trousers Lookbook Part 2 - Amy

Look 1

In Love With Fashion Longline Waistcoat c/o Bank, Primark Grey Tee, H&M Grid Print Trousers, Boohoo Fedora, Freedom For Topshop Necklace, Topshop Rucksack, Topshop Amelie Boots

Look 2

Primark PU Leather Biker Jacket, Topshop Stripe Tee, H&M Stripe Jeans, Topshop Sunglasses, Primark Clutch, New Look Mid Heel Sandals via Asos

Other than printed trousers, the other thing I seem to be relying on far too often this summer is monochrome outfits - once again, they're just far too easy to chuck on. Lack of colour needn't be boring though and that's what I wanted to show in these two outfits.

Both outfits have the same baseline idea, one being different stripes and one being different checks. Different 'versions' of the same print is the perfect way to create an interesting outfit without it being too loud and clashy. The stripe outfit in particular has been a go-to outfit the last couple of months and the jeans were only a fiver!

I originally thought about doing a more dressed up and a more dressed down ways to wear these monochrome outfits but I seemed to have gone for a blend of both in both looks, sorry! I toned down the tailored trousers with a boys t-shirt and dressed up the jeans and tee with sandals - I just seem to feel most comfortable in the happy medium :)

Are you a printed trouser fan? If you weren't before, I hope I have given you the courage to give them a go whatever your personal style! Let me know how you get on :)

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Heaven Is A Halfpipe - Naomi

Tshirt c/o Bank Fashion, Topman Shirt, Primark Leather Jacket, Topshop Jeans, Topshop Beanie, Topshop Backpack, New Look Boots, mee mee white fishnet top

 

 

 

 

The Celine and Missoni SS14 collections saw a massive skate influence which has now started to filter down into the high street ready for Spring! Queen Cara being the muse for this trend and how to wear it - casual, cool and confident! 

The new Fenchurch tees from Bank fashion fitted this look perfectly with the bright coloured prints and motifs they worked perfectly with my black ripped jeans and a leather jacket. Skate is all about clever layering, casual sweats around your waist and checked shirts under oversized jackets will give that just thrown on kind of look you want to achieve. 

I layered my tshirt with checked shirt and leather jacket with my white fishnet top around the waist. Beanies are a must and so is a trusty backpack- mine and Amy's wardrobe essential! You can opt for a trainer or skate shoe but I felt my black cut out boots were more me with this look and they look great with my jeans! 

How is Cara influencing your wardrobe this spring- are you skated over by this SS14 trend?

Heaven Is A Halfpipe - Amy

Vintage Denim Jacket via Rokit, Fenchurch Tee c/o Bank Fashion, Topshop Dip Dye Shirt, Topshop Tartan Check Soft Trouser, Topshop Lilac Beanie, Vans Authentic

The skate trend is going to be so big this SS, we couldn't resist doing a second one almost instantly. In contrast to my first look, I wanted this one to be all about the colour, especially those in this amazing t-shirt from the new Fenchurch collection which you can buy here

The colours in the tee take me back to watching the skaters on Venice Beach a few summers ago but with an English January being a far cry from a Californian August, I needed to take on a winter twist to my inspiration so paired the bright summery tee with a pair of warm, burgundy tartan soft trousers and then an oversized jacket to contrast the slim trousers. A shirt around the waist and a beanie are key to this look and what an excuse to dig out one of my 100's of pairs of vans.. Especially as these came to Venice Beach with me!

Let's Skate - Amy

Topshop Oversized Check Shirt, Cheap Monday Roll Neck Tee Dress via Asos, Topman Striped Bobble Hat, Freedom for Topshop Eagle Necklace, Topshop Black Rucksack, Topshop Sports Socks, New Balance 410 Trainers

With Christmas over and done with for another year, it's time to get ready for SS and this year the skate trend is going to be huge. Check shirts with board shorts, beanies and backpacks and Californian causal attitude are must haves so dig out that old pair of Vans.

This outfit is skate influenced with a bit of a twist - I've minused out all the loud colours from the trend to create a more grown up and fashion forward, monochrome look but have used all the key pieces. 

I started with the boyfriend shirt with its long shape giving a more modern take on just your average check shirt and paired it with a boxy t-shirt dress with a roll neck collar for a sleeker feel yet the slouchy shape keeps the cas element. The jet black against the check creates a nice mixture of texture without any garish slogans or patterns too! 

Accessories are what makes this trend so a bobble beanie and rucksack were essential but it's this seasons 'it' shoe that really sets the perfect tone of sleek everyday wear.

Amy's Week In Style

Hello! As if it's been a whole month since I last blogged, and what a month it has been - I am now an extremely proud mumma to a beautiful little lady, Ivy Jean :) After a hairy couple of weeks we were home for Christmas and now we're all settled in I am raring to get shooting again! Even with a newborn, I cannot stop myself from online lusting (how naff were the sales though?!)  and here's what I'm loving this week!

Topshop Clean Rib Jumper

So this comes in every colour and I settle on grey?! I'm loving clean, minimalist looks at the moment and this goes perfectly with a white collar, black ripped knee skinnies and the NB trainers with a little sock

Cheap Monday Roll Neck T-Shirt Dress (Asos Exclusive) 

I am still loving high and roll neck collars and this is perfect for the transition into SS14 looking good with knitwear and boots or bare-legged with sandals. 

Monki Stripe Dress

Oversized Patterened T Shirt Dress? Perfect disguise for my 'almost gone' tum! And only £18 - perfect chuck on and go item 

New Balance Grey 410 Trainers

Who'd of thought I'd be lusting after actual trainers? The Skate trend set to be massive for SS14 has inspired me to get out all my old vans, and treat myself to the must have casual shoe 

Topshop Vinyl Tote

A more practical bag than my little vintage shoulder bags in an exciting, modern texture

Topshop Gingham Skirt

Having loved all the gorgeous check skirts around in the Autumn and unable to buy or wear any of them, my patience has paid off as my favourite one of all has only just arrived! My first 'New Mum' treat!

Sirius Black - Amy

Topshop Furry Sleeve Diamond Sweat, Marks and Spencer's White Shirt, American Apparel Printed Bodycon Dress, Freedom for Topshop Necklace, Zara Tartan and Houndstooth Two Tone Blanket Scarf, Avenger Boots

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