Brownie Points - Naomi

Zara High Neck Top  & Striped Pleated Skirt

c/o Clarks Orla Kiely Heels

c/o Red Hot Sunglasses Chloe Round Shades

c/o ASOS Suede Jacket 

c/o Smashglam Tan Bag

 

This time of year I get so excited for AW trends and planning for the season ahead. We found the latest ASOS Magazine so inspirational for AW15 trends and couldn't wait to get stuck in. One trend that stood out as a favourite was definitely the shade of the season ahead, brown! Seen everywhere with the latest 70s obsession and bits have started coming through thick and fast on the high street.

I picked up a few new bits from Zara which worked perfectly for the brown trend which were this amazing high neck top which is perfect for autumnal layering and this amazing striped pleated skirt, both Zara! I thought it looked great teamed with my favourite ASOS Suede jacket for that perfect retro 70s edge. Finishing of with a cute brown bag from Smashglam and my favourite Orla heels.

Wha' are you most excited about for AW15?

These Boots Are Made For Walking - Naomi

Zara Cut Out Waistcoat 

Beyond Retro Vintage Jumpsuit

Mango Star Clutch Bag

c/o Free People Hat

c/o MissGuided Snakeskin 

Amy and myself have always been boot obsessed since starting at Topshop. Every outfit would be finished of with a killer boot even in summer! They just make outfits look that ever so much cooler and can take your outfit easily from day to night.

I recently got these snakeskin beauties from MissGuided and couldn't wait to style them up. They are such a great shape and have now gone down to £10 in the sale, bargain! I went for a 70s feel styling up my new 70s jumpsuit from my favs Beyond Retro. I layered over my new Zara suede waistcoat and accessorised with my Mango star clutch for that ultra 70s feel. 

I have seen so many amazing statement boots about at the moment getting ready for AW15 so why not invest and rock the boot all year long?

Black And White Unite - Amy

Topshop Boucle Jacket, Scallop Dress c/o Debenhams, Ray Ban Sunglasses, Bangle c/o Trollbeads, Converse

When it comes to monochrome looks I love nothing more than playing with patterns and textures. This is so easy in the winter with knits, coats and strong white collars to layer with so it's nice to find pieces that work in the warmer months too as I need a monochrome fix atleast once a week!

This Topshop jacket is the same as the navy harrington one I have lived in ever since it arrived so it took no persuading to invest in this boucle beauty too. I love the boxy shape and lightweight feel which works in all weathers with the right layering. It clashes perfectly over this retro dress that I picked up in debenhams a while ago with it's v neck line and scallop hem providing so much added interest to the colourless outfit. I added a casual vibe with my converse for the day but pop on a pair of heeled boots and your night time ready in this combo too!

How do you do black and white in the warm?

Trend Inspo: Fringing Is In

It's funny to think that just 2/3 years ago, we were both working for Topshop and then last week, we were featured on their homepage and appearing in inboxes all around the world in one of their emails! We are so proud of how far we have become in that time and we can honestly say that this is something that has been ticked off the bucket list. So let's talk fringing, a trend we are leading according to one of the biggest fashion retailers in the world!

The exciting thing about fringing this season is there have been more variants than ever before. You can find a fringe detail on just about everything on the high street at the moment and these fringes can come in the traditional suede form to skinny strings to  thick bunchy tassels and everything inbetween! You'll be sure to be roped in we're sure

Here are our favourite fringe finds around at the moment:

Topshop Suede Jacket

This collarless beauty is a classic but sleeker and chic-er than it's more western counterparts

Topshop Tassel Top

The perfect holiday top! These tassels are super cute without the risky catching business

Topshop Waiscoat

A wardrobe staple that comes back year after year

Topshop Band Tee

Under a denim jacket and over a suede skirt - Ultimate festival outfit

Topshop Choker Necklace

Bring fringing into your evening wear with statement jewellery

Topshop Denim Shorts

An amazing update for this summer staple, who needs frays?

Clarks Sandals

Why not get some fringing into your footwear too? These are half price in the sale so much more purse friendly than the similar Whistles ones!

Asos Handbag

Add some fringed fun into your 9-5 with this show stopping bag

Zara Boots

And thinking of the season ahead, step into Autumn in these thigh highs to get off on the right (fringed) foot

LBD - Naomi

c/o PLT Swing Black Dress

UNIF Hat from Nasty Gal

c/o New Look Crochet Waistcoat

c/o ASOS Leather Mules

c/o Joy Clothing Leather Shopper

The LBD is every girls wardrobe essential all year long. I recently picked up this little number from our favourites Pretty Little Thing and have fell head over heels, infact so much so I have it in white too! I love the criss cross front detail and bell sleeves and it's the perfect length to wear over my flares in the day time or by itself for a going out look. 

I styled it in a 70s way with my New Look waistcoat and ASOS leather mules. Accessorising the look with my new amazing shopper from Joy London, lace choker and favourite Unif hat with concho detailing. This look is a perfect day to night look with playful texture and on trend. The black dress has become a wardrobe essential and can be worn in so many different ways!

Whats your favourite LBD?

LBD - Amy

Suede Fringed Dress c/o Pretty Little Thing, H&M Sleeveless Cardi, Topshop Jamie Rip Knee Jeans, Ray Ban Sunglasses, Gladiator Sandals c/o Pretty Little Thing

Every girl needs the perfect Little Black Dress. It doesn't matter who you are, black is always flattering and there is no better than feeling than finding an LBD that could have been made for you. This little suedette number from PLT has got Summer 2015 written all over it and with fringe detail it's just as fun on it's own as it is to layer up!

Seeing as my nights out on the town are long gone, I have to fit my LBD into more every day occassions so have opted for a smart/casj feel for this look! Layering a little black dress over jeans is the perfect way to do this, and keeping it all black keeps it slick and simple (even if I added a little pop of grey for interest too!) These heels are fab-u-lous and great for the those summer trips to the pub or even just a coffee date with friends, why not dress up!

What's your perfect LBD? and how are you wearing it this summer?

Cape Of Good Hope - Amy

Topshop Cape c/o High Street Outlet, Dorothy Perkins Stripe Tee, Topshop Button Up Skirt, Ray Ban Wayfarer, Daniel Footwear Suede Boots

Despite the Spring finally rolling around, it doesn't seem like the cape is going anywhere! We may associate the blanket with the cosy layers of Autumn but there are plenty of ways to work a cape into your SS wardrobe too - if done right, these babies are going to be your best friend when it comes to festival fashion and for all the fun inbetween too!

Clever layering techniques are key for the cape this season round and this amazing Topshop cape has come in perfectly handy just for this! I managed to grab this total bargain at High Street Outlet, and although it's tehnically winter wear, it definitely works best over a simple tee. I decided to go for maximum impact of my lower layer to went for a contrasting stripe. I kept it tonal and went for a simple yet statement, season 'must-have' skirt to finish off the outfit to create a slick, yet summery look!

How are you styling your capes this Spring?