California Dreaming - Naomi

Ebay Elephant Vintage Top, Ebay Denim Shorts, Primark Leopard Floppy Hat, Topshop Adonis Boots, Vintage Brown Belt

Was anyone else dreaming of Coachella last week and drooling over some of the ensembles that the celebrities and fashionistas were rocking? Well I wanted to kill myself but yet still put myself through the pain of looking because I couldn't get enough of some of the outfits this year! Coachella is called a festival for the good looking and it's certainly that- its got the 'Coachella Cool' factor which everyone lusts over.

I don't know whether I was more excited over Kate Bosworth sporting items from the 'Topshop Festival' collection which will be out in high summer or whether it was Katy Perry in the D&G co-ord, but whatever it was it sure got me going and like every year Coachella is one of those things I really need to do!

For me the festival season is where I can really show my true colours! You don't have to tell me twice to wear my one of five feather head dresses! I love everything festival, bright colours, layering, textures, clashing prints , accessories, big chunky boots, bumbags, glitter and sunnies. What's no to love?

Any excuse to rock messy hair, minimal make up and be covered In mud I'm all for it!

I have been so impressed with my latest vintage finds, they are true vintage originals and came all the way from America. My most recent, the elephant top which is handmade and hand batik and has little wooden buttons. Elephants have made a come back this year in summer safari trends and as seen at Coachella. The shorts are also vintage, I love the colour and print on them. I wore them together because I wanted the look to be quite tonal all the rich browns together and finished off with my huge leopard floppy hat which would be essential for me at Coachella. Less is more with accessories, a simple belt and sunglasses were enough to finish off this look. Oh and don't forget the trusted backpack which would be clearly full of wonderfulness at a festival: glitter, headdresses, wet wipes and alcohol!

Different festivals around the world have a certain style to them like an unwritten dress code, so we are going to do a Glastonbury inspired post to show the difference and we know you guys are super excited about Glastonbury aswell! Keep your eyes peeled over the next few weeks for more festival vibes.

Naomi's Week In Style

This weeks want list seems very exciting and juicy to me so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Currently I am lacking in shopping funds so this will all have to be put on hold until pay day or for when I win the lottery (a girl can dream!) The list could go on and on but I thought you guys should get my uttermost favourites of wonderfullness this week...

1. Topshop Floral Embroidered Kimono, £75

This week I have't stopped looking at the Coachella style photos online and longing for the sun and festival season to begin. This came into store at the beginning of the week and is absolutely stunning. Yes its £75 but the detail and material is stunning. Such an easy throw on in the summer to cover your arms and a great piece for the festival season. I will be certainly taking this one with me!

2. Topshop Zebra Jungle Woven Joggers, £35

These are such good value for money for £35 and so on trend with this summers safari influence. They can be dressed up with a neon cami, premium blazer and chunky sandal or dressed down with a leather, tee and chunky boots. They are so versatile and a great silky fabric. An all round great buy to take you into summer. These are great buy for me as I prefer not to show of my legs but still look good and summery. 

3. Topshop Covered Chain Backpack, £50

I have been waiting for a new backpack to replace my battered black one and it's finally here! I love the suede effect and softness of this one and the colour is more practical than black for summer. I feel this will go with my premium safari look for the summer and will be great for festivals and holiday. There is also a white leather snakeskin backpack I have seen in Oxford Circus Topshop which I am also in love with. Looks like backpack heaven this summer!

4. Balmain SS2013

The whole collection is absolutely stunning! If you haven't checked it out then you are seriously missing out. The detail is out of this world, I don't think I have been this excited for a collection in a long time (big statement right there!) Now I just need to find a way of buying it. Hmmm.

5. Zara Black Sweatshirt with embroidered sleeves, £39.99

Zara are always hot on providing us with high street alternatives from the catwalk and this is no exception. This gorgeous black sweatshirt has the detailing on the sleeves which reminds me of Balmain and at £39.99 is a hell of alot cheaper. It also comes in white with the detailing on the front. I just wish the detail was all over like the original Balmain style. Fingers crossed Zara will produce one- they are unstoppable at the moment. 

6. Choies Black Bucklet Boot, $133

I have seen these gorgeous boots on many blogs recently and thought oh they must be the Jeffrey Campbell ones as they look so similar! But these are from 'Choies' who you will see advertised on many blogs including ours. At $133 they are considerably cheaper but still look great on. Cut out boots are still massively trending every week so still a great staple buy.

7. Zara Ethnic Messenger Bag, £49.99

This bag is so cute for summer, the detailing and beading is beautiful and will look great to finish off your ethnic looks this summer. Clash patterns and textures with lot's of accessories to look ready for summer. 

8. Zara Chinese Dragon Necklace, £19.99

I try and avoid Zara at all costs when I have no money and for this exact reason. The jewellery is so beautiful at the moment and with one of the only stores to be retaining the 'high street' price points. All the necklaces in there are £19.99 or slightly more but are all so detailed and well made- such good value for money! If you have seen our post 'East Meets West' you will know oriental influence is kicking around this summer with Zara showing some fantastic product in oriental prints. This turquiose chinese dragon long necklace has many qualities including being my favourite colour, it's such good value for money at £19.99 and it's oriental which is perfect for this summers trend. Winner all round!

9. Mac Lipstick, £12

I wear alot of bright lipstick and have recently ran out of my favourites- girls you will all know how sad this feels :-( . I always like to have a bright red, pink and purple in my handbag so I can mix and match with my outfits. So at the moment with only red in my backpack I am feeling terribly boring and naked! 

First stop on payday will be Selfridges for a purple and pink fill up.

Hope you are all having a wonderful week and enjoying the more like summer weather!  

The Clash - Naomi

Rokit Vintage Aztec Shirt, Topshop Aztec Skirt, Zara Necklace, Primark Rucksack, Topshop Aztec Cap, Topshop Black Sandals

Nothing pleases me more than print with print especially when we're talking aztec! With recent safari trends heavily influenced by Kenzo, the high street have gone print mental where the rule 'everything in moderation' goes out the window.

Aztecs are the easiest prints to wear together and make work as the bright colours compliment each other and you can make it look like an accidental clash of amazingness! Add lots of jewellery and a bag to finish of your look.

Here I wore my vintage aztec shirt which thankfully my wonderful Amy convinced me to buy! The skirt is Topshop and definitely too big for me but I bought it anyway because the print is stunning and I couldn't find it anywhere! I love the way the print in the two pieces go so well together but still clashing (accidental amazingness!) I finished the look off with a statement necklace, chunky belt and my rucksack which has my life in it at the moment! Last but not least, I added my favourite thing at the moment.. my aztec hat! Of course, from Topshop - how amazing is it?! I can't wait to rock it in the summer with some sunnies.

Be bright and bold this season! Aztec is in every girls wardrobe so go hunt, pull out all your aztec and experiment with your prints and most of all have fun! Girls, this is one look we certainly wont be wearing at 40 but can we rock it in our 20? HELL YES!

Are you all longing for summer as much as me? I heard we are in for a scorcher this weekend. A perfect excuse to experiment with those favourite summer prints!

Welcome To The Jungle - Naomi

Zara Tribal Sweat, H&M Leather Fringe Jacket, Zara Tan Snakeskin Shorts, Charity Shop White Shirt, H&M Felt Hat, Zara Lion Necklace, Topshop Aggro Patent Boot

A look where I am in my absolute element mixing textures and prints! Since the Kenzo show I have been heavily influenced by safari prints and bold colour and can't wait to explore this trend this summer.

Zara are bringing out the most stunning pieces at the moment including the long sleeve top and shorts worn in this look. For me it's all about a premium spin on safari mixing prints like this top with the snakeskin leather and then dressing it up with a shirt and hat.
Also go for key printed tops or a tailored printed trouser and throw on a blazer or add a heel and clutch.

Go WILD with the accessories think tribal, think OTT and think gold !
My lion necklace recently brought from Zara for £19.99 has very quickly become my favourite and the rest of the jewellery collection is to die for and all around £20.

Co-ords are everywhere on the high street and Topshop have brought some amazing safari esq ones out recently these are great and handy to buy into because you can wear together for a 'on trend' throw on look or wear separately to create lots of different looks for safari. Like your own little capsule collection! Check out the latest giraffe print co-ord on topshop.com- so cute!

I always think in my past life I was part of an African tribe or something and this is why I like tribal accessories, prints and textures so much! I  tell myself I will grow apart from these prints and stop wearing this look but its something I can't help but accept it's me and take in my style stride.

Now you should all start your own 'Fashion Tribe' this summer fashionistas!!

Naomi x

Welcome To The Jungle - Amy

Vintage Wrangle Aztec Shirt, Topshop 86 Tee, American Apparel Afrika Bodycon Dress, Topshop Eagle Necklace, Topshop Avenger Boots, Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick no 107

When I first moved to London I went Aztec crazy - shirts, shorts, dresses, socks.. if it was aztec I'd have it. But just as if you ate the same meal everyday, you start to get a bit sick and a bit bored, and I've been aztec clean for over a year! But this summer, Aztec is back with a new look. Taking an urban influence, the new way to wear new trend Safari is by mixing your typical aztecs with animal motifs, sportswear, sheer fabrics and two pieces

This fresh way to wear has inspired me to dig out my favourite Aztec pieces and have a bit of a play with outfits without making me feel I was in my teens again!

The American Apparel dress has been a staple in my going out wardrobe since I was 17 and is probably the one aztec item I have not flung in a dark hole somewhere. The bodycon and long sleeves compliment the oversized 86 tee perfectly, a look I've tried with the spotty dress from school daze too and now cannot stop wearing! To inject some colour, pattern and another layer of interest into the look, I have layered this gorgeous shirt I found in either Beyond Retro or Rokit a couple of years ago which has also kept me pretty warm! As a summer trend, getting this to look right in these freezing wintery days can be a challenge but animal motif sweatshirts inspired by Kenzo are the perfect way to feel summery in the snow :)