A Folk Tale - Amy

Topshop Harrington Jacket, Zara Embroidered Tunic Dress, Topshop Jamie Rip Knee Jeans, Rayban Wayfarers, 'Ferni' Boots c/o Public Desire

Boho is certainly not my signature style but I can't help but love some of the trend's pieces that are coming through at the moment, none more so than the embroidered dress. You've already seen this amazing blue number, but it is this more practical Zara beauty that has been at the forefront of my wardrobe the last few weeks. I love the tassel detailing, subtle stitching and, of course, the button up/shirt style. Most importantly, I just feel sooo comfortable in it, how's that for a mid season confidence boost?! This is certain a must have for spring and right through to summer.

I still haven't quite gone for the full folk feel, so have been mixing on-trend pieces with some of my signature items. Pretty dresses over ripped knee jeans has been my absolute go-to outfit in 2015 and is a really nice way getting these gorgeous frocks into my everyday wardrobe. With the weather finally getting a little warmer, I have been loving this incredible lightweight toppers jacket. It's military influences add another, more modern dimension to the outfit.

How are you wearing your folky dresses this season?

Stitched Up - Naomi

Beyond Retro Maxi Dress
c/o Glamorous Crochet Waistcoat
c/o Boohoo Sunglasses, c/o Smashglam Bag

 

With bohemian vibes for SS15 dominating the high street details like embroidery and embellishment are fast becoming staples in our wardrobes whether it's on tops, dresses or accessories it's everywhere and I for one could not be happier!

I picked up this dress from Beyond Retro a few weeks ago and I absolutely love all the detail on it, I love floaty bohemian dresses and this is the one for me! I layered it with a green crochet waistcoat from favourites Glamorous for a spring ready look.

If your looking for this style head to Zara - its my favourite place to go at the moment for gorgeous folk blouses and detail that get me very excited!

We would love to see your boho style ensembles, tweet us at @twoshoesonepair

Stitched Up - Amy

Topshop Boutique Patchwork Denim Shirt, Embroidered Chambray Smock Dress c/o Glamorous, Vintage Scarf, Topshop Magnum Boots

With all the fringing and suede around at the moment, we seem to be forgetting one of the other key pieces to the 70's boho trend - the embroidered dress. These beautifully detailed summer staples are a great way yo carry the trend from the transitional stages of the season right through to the height of summer and beyond as they are super easy to layer up and down as needed. 

I fell in love with the chambray material of this dress and the elaborate stitching on the front, hem and cuffs are seriously show stopping. In the summer, this dress will be perfect with a little wasistcoat so none of that embroidery is lost but as the weather's still a little temperamental I wanted to wear something a bit heavier. The patchwork denim textures work perfectly with the chambray and add a slight urban feel to the folk style dress. I then added a vintage scarf to continue the 70's/tonal themes of the outfit.

Rumours - Naomi

Ebay Crochet Swimsuit

Vintage Paisley Dressing Gown

c/o Boohoo Hat

c/o In Love With Fashion Paisley Palazzo Pants

ASOS Fur Stripe Scarf

c/o Aspiga Pouch Bag

Beyond Retro Belt 

Necklaces: Topshop, Ebay & c/o The Adorned Duo Elephant Necklace

As you all know folk style and influences plays a huge part of my wardrobe and style. Anything with intricate detailing, pattern and rich texture is right up my street which is why I found covering this trend so easy and fun! 

The weather is still really warm for September and I am so ready to layer up for the colder weather now! Until then I am going for items like this ASOS fur scarf and just pretending it's cold enough to wear it but I am just totally obsessed. I love the unusual colours and thickness of it. I brought this paisley dressing gown from a charity shop a few weeks ago and think it's great! Perfect for layering and for autumn. I liked the clashing paisley against my In Love With Fashion paisley palazzo pants which are such an amazing shape with the high waist and wide leg and I have worn them to death for September so far. Don't be scared to mix patterns and colours. I always think the best folk looks work with a warm, rich autumnal colour palette. 

I loved teaming the crochet body with this look for the texture and detailing and it always look great with layers of necklace and against the fur. My trusty black fedora finished of the look with my Aspiga Beach beaded clutch seeing out my last few weeks of summer in style!

This is a perfect transitional folk look for now and I already love it, I just can't wait to be draped in knitwear and fur in a few months! How are you wearing this AW14 trend? 

Rumours - Amy

H&M Furry Gilet, H&M Duster Coat, Topshop Folk Coord (Shirt and Shorts), Pretty Little Thing Fedora, Ray Ban Clubmasters c/o Red Hot Sunglasses, Necklace c/o Lucet Mundi, Primark Bag, Topshop Velvet Boots

Bestival last weekend signalled the end of festival season but it seems that the folk-y feel to the summer's  favourite looks is coming through into AW too. What better excuse do you need to layer up all sorts of patterns, prints and textures? Even in these ever-changing temperatures, this is the perfect transitional trend by wearing as much, or as little, as the weird weather allows. 

Naomi is the queen of the this trend and has that amazing ability to match all kinds of crazy pieces and makes them work! but for those of you not so brave, a statement printed coord is the perfect way to go about this. The folk print on this shirt and shorts combo couldn't be better for this kind of look and the 'ginger' tones just scream warm, autumnal afternoons. It may be warm enough to wear shorts without tights (just) but it isn't so warm that I feel naughty for getting my furs out already! I just can't wait to get cosy in all the new stoles and coat I've got lined up but this gilet is spot on whilst I wait for winter.