Summer Blush

A wave of blushed hues has hit the catwalks for the upcoming Autumn Winter 13/14 trend, so I thought why not start early. As the summer continues (temperatures are varying) I wanted to add an instantaneous burst of femininity to my evening outfit. Although, last year’s successful trend was the pleated skirt, this has been proven to continue throughout the year.

Last night I wore a combination of sheer fabrics, inspired by Erdem SS13, and I flung on my cute new pleated skirt. Luxurious fabrics, quiet details and simple lines were what I was trying to achieve. I felt so girly and it was a great outfit to keep cool on a warm summer evening.

Richard Nicoll AW 13/14

Skirt: Armani Exchange, Top: Marks & Spencer

 

Shoes: Kurt Geiger

Necklace: DYRBERG/KERN

Charlotte x

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When One Door Closes, Another Opens

Well this is an embarrassingly overdue blog post, apologies! What a busy last few months I have had, I just don’t know where to start.

I won’t bore you with my habit of telling every detail of every part of stories, but what I will tell you is this:

I have finally finished my BA Honours Fashion degree which came out with the classification of a First! I really worked my arse off on my final collection and I was selected to showcase on the catwalk of Graduate Fashion Week in London. This was one of my proudest moments for me and it gave me the opportunity to rub shoulders with industry and have a small taste of what the future holds for when I finally venture out into the job world (the thought gives me a mini heart attack).

My collection focus point was using the materials of fur and leather; I explored different ways working with fur… I will bore you with that in another post.

Starting September I will be moving on from my University to another to embark on a Masters in Fashion, I’m so excited and I can’t wait to explore my specialism in fur and leather even further.

Anyway; I tried to be brief as possible, here’s a quick simple outfit post.

 

Dress Zara, Bag Episode, Earrings Zara.

Charlotte x

Creating A Statement

Today I thought I would show you some of my new mouth-watering neck candy! I love accessorizing outfits with a big chunky statement necklace- its stress-free way to power dressing or a quick and easy tactic to take an outfit from casual to fancy schmansey by just adding a little ornamental twist.

Kurt Geiger

River Island

Jaeger

A Girls gotta Love her sparkle!

Charlotte x

Basic Sunday

I hope you all had a fabulous sugar consumed Easter! I know I did- now I Detox!

University is full on at the moment creating my final collection, so I decided to come home for a week to recuperate. I literally threw anything into my suitcase- just the much needed comfy basics for my chaos free time at home.

This Easter Sunday I wore my favourite Basics…

 

Trousers: Armani exchange, Shirt: Reiss, Jacket: DAKS London, Shoes: Nine West

Charlotte x

Blend

So ladies, this Spring Summer 13 it’s a requirement to bag yourself a pair of cropped tailored trousers paired with what I like to call; “assassin heels”! The length in trouser will really show off your beautiful shoes, so don't pick a naff pair- pick your weirdest and furthermost magnificent pair. The wandering eye will be drawn to them- I tell no lies!

 

Yes, I’m fully aware that my absolutely fabulous new pair of cropped trousers are blending into my wallpaper- pretty cool!

 

Trousers: Topshop, Jacket: Zara, Hat: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Bag: French Connection

Charlotte x

Dear John

John Rocha’s ready to wear Autumn Winter 13/14:
  

Collection showed voluminous proportions where the silhouettes were taken from the summer bringing them through to winter. The collection was inspired by Wicklow, Ireland, which really brought the fresh country breeze to the collection through colour and airy oversized jackets. John has really made me look forward to next autumn which is a big thing for me to say, as I find it’s too unkind to the skin and the annoyingly unwelcome static hair is almost cursed upon you!Seriously. A.N.N.O.Y.I.N.G!

So after admiring Dearest John’s collection, today I wore:

Ski leggings: Zara, Hat: Urban Outfitters, Fringed Kimono: Missguided

Shoes: T.K.Maxx

Happy Monday!

Charlotte x

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Fancy Pants

A pair of printed trousers has just somehow, accidentally; I didn't mean to, snuck into my wardrobe! I just could resist when walking past the clothing section on my way to the food hall in Marks and Spencer. Yes these party panties are from Marks and bloody Sparks! Following the cropped look for Spring Summer 13 (Alexander McQueen- cropped trousers) and the pocket silk prints that I just can’t get enough really applies for these trousers. 

Trousers: Marks & Spencer, Shoes: Zara, Biker Jacket: Zara

They have a really comfy waist band, which brings comfort and feeling good into one!

Top Necklace: Miss Selfridge, Lower Necklace: Topshop

Charlotte x

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