Sweater Weather - Naomi

C/o Mee Mee MinkPink Street Art Jumper, c/o Boohoo PU Gilet, Topshop Veil Beanie, Oh My Love Maxi Kimono, Primark Rucksack, H&M Fur Stole, c/o Faith at Debenhams Boots

Possibly Amy's most favourite post ever! I reckon we could do a whole year of jazzy jumper posts and Amy would Have one for everyday! The weather is most definitely feeling like winter so we thought it would be a great time for the knitwear and coats to come out to play!For some people it's a sad time but for us it's an exciting time as we do favour winter dressing. The heavy layers and theatrical dressing that creates drama and amazing outfits is what we are all about. 

If you are a regular TSOP reader then you will have read our post about the Mink Pink AW13 campaign featuring Chloe Norgaard. We were drooling over the fun and quirky knitwear a few weeks back so I am really excited to be shooting this!

The jumper is Mink Pink and from website Mee Mee which is a definite check out for all you fashionistas! It's called the street art jumper and I absolutely love the bright colours and almost paisley print on it. I knew when first seeing it that it needed to be styled in a grungy way and imagined it with fishnets and chunky boots so I worked my look around that adding I'm some killer items ask I went.

I love mixing textures so the mix of denim, leather and knitwear excites me! I didn't want to cover the jumper up to much but as it was cold I layered it up with my Boohoo PU gilet and fur stole. I love that you can seethe pattern and colour with the arms on show. Clever layering is perfect for now whilst the weather is changing. I was really clever (well I think so!) and layered a long net kimono underneath which created a nice 'waft' as I like to call it. I love my ripped denim Levi's poking out as it really creates that grunge feel. Lets talk about my new obsession my veil beanie from Topshop- I think there an amazing head turner for AW13! Although I do advise anyone that has time to go and buy some net and a cheap beanie can get busy with a little bit of DIY for a cheaper version. Other accessories I layered up a few rings that I tend to wea daily and my trusty backpack. 

Last but not least lets talk shoes- we were asked to do a project with Debenhams shoes and style them up in 3 different looks. Of course we lovea style challenge and when looking at the range I came across these beauties which I wore to LFW because they look so great. A mix between a smart trainer /boot with lace up front, mid heel and gorgeous white piping detail along the side. There Faith and only £65! I have seen a lot of boots around like this and think there perfect to add a little bit of a sporty feel to an outfit which makes a nice change from a classic boot! I had no problem styling them up- make sure you check out our next few posts featuring our new shoes and how to style them! 

I have linked everything above if you want to check it out and I hope you enjoyed this look as we really enjoyed our jazzy jumper shoot!

Black Swan - Naomi

Topshop Grey Ballet Dress (borrowed), Topshop Black Rollneck Jersey, Topshop Purple Hat, UO Cross Belt, Miss Guided Checked Cape BUY HERE, c/o Deichmann Studded Boots, c/o Boohoo Studded Clutch,  H&M Round Sunnies, Primark Rings

All about the new tulle strappy ballet dresses that Topshop have just brought out and how wearable they are! At just £29 they are a great addition to any girls wardrobe and come in black, nude and grey! They are a perfect length to wear in the day and feel comfortable but also perfect with a heel for night time! The possibilities for layering obviously excited us the most and we both got busy putting our own personal stamp on these cute little numbers! 

I went for a black jersey roll neck over the dress which almost makes the dress look like a net skirt. I wore my new checked cape from Miss Guided which I have linked at the top of this post. Since seeing it on two of my favourite blogs She Wears Fashion and Fashion Influx it was one of those items I just absolutely had to have in my wardrobe and I just know that for £24 I will get a silly amount of wear out of it- under and over outfits! It makes me feel super confident and where I usually don't wear a checked shirt I felt like it was more of a 'Naomi' version being more dramatic and dressy with the longer style. A clean black gold cross belt broke the top and dress up and looked great with my studded boots! Accessorised with my studded gold clutch which kept to the grungy feel and has a super sexual hand strap which looks great with my chunky rings! Finally my purple hat which picked out the purple in my shirt and looked great with my gold round sunnies! I love the mix of feminine net with the checks and leather clutch, always a mix between feminine and masculine makes the look rock! 

A definite 'Must Have' from Topshop for AW13... Question is how will you style yours? 

Some Kind Of Love - Naomi

c/o Feather Hearts 'Some Kind Of Love' Tee BUY HERE!, Topshop Khaki MA1 Bomber, Topshop Plastic Skirt, Primark Checked Shirt, Primark Earcuff, Primark Beanie, Homemade Fishnet Shorts, Topshop Aggro Boots, Ebay Diamond Sunglasses

 

 

Amy and myself love a fun slogan tee as they always come in handy for outfit builds

and layering. This one from Feather Hearts we absolutely fell In love with 

(literally!) As its simplicity but fun element allows us to dress it up or down

exactly how we want to. The Some Kind Of Love slogan with the love heart is super 

cute and we always find the shape and cut of them perfect for our styles. 
 
I decided to rock my tee in a grungy way and incorporate some of my favourite items

at the moment! The khaki bomber from Topshop is fricking amazing and I love the 

shape and fit of it I thought it looked great with the tee! The plastic skirt added

texture and depth to the outfit and of course is bang on trend, adding the fishnet 

shorts underneath created that street, urban cool and made it weather appropriate. 

The checked shirt round the waist gave the look a bit of print and finished it of 

nicely.Accessories kept simple as the look was so busy, I recently brought the ear

cuff from Primark and absolutely love it! It's perfect for the punk trends coming

through for AW and I think it was just enough for this outfit. The grey beanie 

picked out the grey in the checked shirt and made the 'head to toe' styling apparent.

Finished of with my killer Aggro boots which always add a statement. 

Be sure to check out Feather Hearts website HERE 

Dark Side Of The Moon - Amy

Primark Pu Biker Jacket, Topshop Gothic Floral Tunic Dress, Topshop Crochet Collar Swing Blouse, Boohoo Hat, Vintage Bag via Notting Hill Market, Topshop Amelie Boots 

Dark based florals are literally everywhere at the moment - florals traditionally being that key summer print but the darker colour palettes giving a gentle nod towards the up and coming, grungey side of AW13. This statement print is just perfect, and wonderful for me in particular as I'm focusing on getting those trends nailed with patterns, texture and material rather than shape, due to the fact mine is forever changing! Seeing as both of us here at TSOP are more than pleased at the fact chartreuse will be sticking around, it's no surprise we've both gone for it!

This tunic style dress has been a massive hit in Topshop for the last 6 months and has been available in everything from that must have fuzzy square print from last LFW to various shades of neon animal print. They are show stopping and practical enough that you don't really need to layer it with anything for that easy throw on and go outfit for pretty much any occasion and versatile enough to be worn all the way through to the colder months. The tunic also suits most shapes, so I have bought this in a 12 so it'll carry me all the way through my pregnancy, fashionably and (hopefully) elegantly.

Despite all the perks to wearing this dress with minimal effort, this is me, and I couldn't resist adding arguably my favourite collar for just that extra little cute detail and surprisingly then finishing off with dramatic, black leather accessories. 

Check Yourself - Naomi

Topshop Premium Studded Oversized Jacket, H&M Divided Sheer Black Shirt, Topshop Bralet, Primark Tartan Ruched Skirt, Topshop Studded Aggro Boots, Primark Sunglasses, Primark Black Clutch, Topshop Corset Waist Belt

As you have probably read in our recent post 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Grunge has been a look we have welcomed back into our wardrobes with open arms! Every girl loves the excuse to be casual and look cool. I always like to make an effort and look finished off so we have shown you how to wear the more dressed up and formal version of grunge 'Clean Grunge'.

This look has been heavily featured in magazines and blogs alike in the last few weeks and is such an easy look to achieve. Think tailored or sheer shirts, leather, chunky black boots, rayban style glasses and of course the key ingredient in this look tartan! Whether it's tartan in a top, skirt, shorts, scarf, socks or a bag that on key piece will add some serious grunge to your look but mixed with premium fabrics that are sheer and leather it will look alot more grown up. These are things you will all have in your wardrobe and the best place to find tartan and cheap is of course charity shops and vintage markets for the ultimate 90's feel.

For this look I wore my new leather jacket which has become my new best friend now the weather is a bit warmer. I love the studs poking through all the way round the bottom and the boyish oversized shape- can you believe this jacket was £250 to £20 in the sale, oh the perks of working for Topshop! I wore it with an old sheer shirt with a bralet underneath and this perfect skirt borrowed of my friend Frankie who i'm sure will be rocking this now grunge is back in town! I have been big on Primark for fast fashion and accessories at the moment with the skirt, glasses and clutch all being Primark. Investing in a mix of high street like Topshop and then adding in cheaper accessories will cut the cost but still finish of the look. This look is uber clean and uber premium and perfect for the current season. Dig out your favourite tartan and oversized leather and give this look a go yourself, i'm sure you will love!

Check Yourself - Amy

Rokit Vintage Denim Jacket, J W Anderson for Topshop Cat Tee, Marks and Spencer's White Shirt, Motel Rocks High Waisted Tartan Shorts, Topshop Avenger Boots, Primark Sunglasses, Primark Clutch Bag

Just because you've hit your 20's, you don't have to act like it! On the other hand, just because 90's grunge is back in fashion, it doesn't mean you've got to revive items you own that need to be forgotten. In the fashion world everything is possible! So let's do grunge the grown up way!

Same as 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', let's start with some check. These absolutely incredible shorts are from Motel, circa 2006, when they had a little boutique in Oxford. I fell in love with them instantly, but somehow they were forgotten during the big move to London and I wasn't re-united with them until a few months ago and have been worn solidly ever since. The high waisted shape makes these a lot more grown up than your typical grungey ripped denim and is another way of playing with that tartan without a check shirt.

J W Anderson's collection are always for the bravest of fashionistas, not for the items themselves but how to style them as he intended. This cat tee is from is September 2012 collaboration with Topshop, around the time tartan started to make it's big come back. The tee shape feels quite masculine, yet the yellow colouring and kitten motif keep that playful feel to the outfit. To keep the outfit clean and grown up, I added the white collar (once again)

I finished off with Ray Ban shaped eye wear, which isn't as feminine as round frames but counteracted with a clutch rather than a backpack. My vintage denim jacket seemed the perfect grungey over layer and although I wish I'd worn a heeled boot, my Topshop Avengers work perfectly with the rest of the outfit to give that clean yet casual feel.

Can grunge ever be clean? Of course not! It's all about the dirt! But by the end of this shoot I'd been up for 30 hours, and it doesn't really get more rock and roll than that.

Smells Like Teen Spirit- Naomi

Topshop Kate Moss Leather Jacket, Topshop Tiger Vest, Topshop Lace Slip, Topman Checked Shirt, Ebay Beanie, Primark Fishnet Socks, Topshop Adonis Boots  

I heard something very exciting this week in the fashion world.... Grunge is back with a bang! Every girl loves the excuse to be casual and with the 90s influence prominent this look is always making a come back in one way or another. You will all pleased to hear that you can all rock your favourite trainers and ripped denim this summer and still be on trend.  

 Think motifs, leather, denim, summer knitwear, checks, cut out chunky boots and a beanie- layer it all up for a super cool out of bed look. This is a look we can all achieve with pieces from our wardrobes and without spending an arm and a leg. Add the little details like a checked shirt round the waist or layered under a leather (raid your boyfriends wardrobe!) and for that ultra cool summer feel throw on your sunnies! 

 In this look I went for Clever layering. I have been wanting to wear this lace slip for a while now and when I pulled this outfit it felt so right for grunge. I layered my vintage ripped denim shorts underneath which I love the fact you can see the fraying through the lace. The softness of the lace against the hardness of the ripped denim is exactly what makes this look 'Naomi's way to wear grunge' A really old Topshop motif tiger vest which looks great under a leather (I'm sure you all have similar motifs!) and finished of with a checked shirt round the waist. Don't forget the little details- the fishnet socks add detail to my feet and look great with cut out boots and a black small beanie all brought cheaply from Primark and Ebay! So go ahead and embrace you inner 90's child this summer and send your wardrobe to grunge rehab!