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Spring/Summer ’15 Wardrobe planning

Spring/Summer ’15 Wardrobe planning

image sources; tuula vintage, clochet, blame it on fashion, tumblr The daylight seems to be stretching out later and later, and the (slightly) warmer weather means one thing – it’s finally time to start planning my Spring/Summer wardrobe. I’m not looking to add too much, aside from a few essential summer items like denim shorts (which I’m certain I’ve been hunting for, for years), silk tanks, and embellished sandals. Colour palettes will be subdued, consisting mostly of soft neutrals and crisp whites, while I look to add depth with a bit of texture like light brocades and casually ripped denim.…

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Things I love – Charlotte Olympia kitty flats

Things I love – Charlotte Olympia kitty flats

Charlotte Olympia velvet kitty flats It’s always a good sign when more than two years on, you’re still reaching for the same pieces every morning. The old blazer which has barely aged a day, the slightly tarnished fine silver ring, and the well worn in pair of shoes – novelty, frills and all. These Charlotte Olympia kitty flats may seem a frivolous purchase to some (especially considering the appalling exchange rate at the time), yet they’ve proven to be the perfect alternative to a simple black ballet flat, albeit a little more high maintenance. Given my preoccupation with wearing heels…

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And with September comes Spring…

And with September comes Spring…

Camilla & Marc sequential roll neck sweater, 3.1 by Phillip Lim floral skirt (love this Oasis one!), Isabel Marant poppy heels, Karen Walker mini heart ring, Proenza Schouler PS11 bag It’s hard to talk about Spring without mentioning that oft-quoted phrase from the Devil Wears Prada. Mostly because it is so true, along with safari, nautical, and more recently, white on white. But why shy away from a cliche, particularly when it’s one that’s so apt to the season, don’t you think? Spring has always made me want for more colour, more prints, and more florals in particular. It’s the…

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Mixing prints

Mixing prints

img source – le 21eme I might be all about the simple, the understated and the classic, but with tomorrow marking the first day of Spring, the thought of mixing prints never seemed quite so tempting as it is now. My Spring/Summer wishlist is slowly starting to take form, and I have the feeling that this year it’s going to result in a few surprises – nothing like throwing a spanner into the mix!

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Beauty note of the day

Beauty note of the day

Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate (Intensity 1), Stila waterproof stay all day eyeliner, Clinique high lengths mascara in ‘very black’, Hourglass travel powder brush, OPI in ‘kiss on the chic’ & Diptyque DoSon EDT A light smattering of Tom Ford’s creme bronzer, a quick flick of eyeliner, and a slick of mascara on my lashes; I’m not exactly what you would call ‘high-maintenance’. Add to the mix, a couple of coats of a soft ballerina pink to my nails and the fresh floral scent of Diptyque’s DoSon, and you have minimal beauty at its best. Shop the beauty look below:

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