House of Holland Resort16 Wishlist

Every season, House of Holland's vibrant collections grow in terms of strength and identity, proud to playfully experiment with colours and textures. Resort 16 is bursting with tropical accents, a collection inspired by Hunter S Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. An ode to their covetable new season, I've compiled a wishlist of my favourite pieces- a girl can dream right?

Laying the foundations with retro-inspired double denim, modern elements shine through in rich embroidery and faux fur trims. Hot pink shirts are decorated by fiery red cacti and animal print boots are accompanied by equatorial features. Pulling the pink and blue outfit together are the buttery yellow elements of the faux fur, finished in an animal print textured bag and those signature aviators Johnny Depp made famous in the film adaptation of Thompson's book.

The Best of Street Style from Milan Fashion Week

With cutting-edge pieces and diverse designs around every corner, the streets of Milan have showcased true innovation when it comes to urban dressing. Draw inspiration from the Italian city's modern layering, pops of colour, playful layering of textures and choice of fanciful footwear as we take a look back at the best of street style from Milan.

Razor Pleats and Rose Gold

Ah, it seems this crisp spring weather is calling for an awkward photo or two so here I am. I've always loved channeling sweet retro vibes so I decided what better way than a splash of mustard with baby blue and rose gold?

Pleats are in this season so I teamed H&M's cornflour roll neck with a pencil printed pleat midi. Due to the snap of chilly weather I doubled up on the layers, adding socks with my tights (a la Gucci runways.. I wish).

Rose gold elements came from my ASOS sandals and New Look wrist watch as Skinny Dip's blue monster clutch adds a quirky finish to the look.

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H&M Roll Neck: Get similar here
Skirt: Vintage
ASOS Sandals: Get similar here
New Look Watch
New Look Socks
Skinny Dip Bag: Get Similar here

Day One and Two of NYFW

Fashion month is finally here and it kicked off on Thursday in New York city. The fashion crowd were out in full force and with Yeezy Season 3 and shows like Jason Wu and Adam Selman taking place, the first couple of days set the bar for a captivating week. Here are some of the highlights:

Thursday saw the bizarre presentation of Yeezy's third season at Madison Square Gardens, the city's largest stage. Displaying his latest collections, he also used the event as an opportunity to give the audience a first listen to his album 'Life of Pablo'. Elsewhere, up-and-coming model Ruth Bell walked for Jason Wu. Showing that co-coordinating your accessories with your separates were Tanya Taylor with her retro floral gloves and Jason Wu's check bags. Experimenting with bold kohls, Adam Selman's models showed imperfect eyeliner is the way to go this season as Zimmermann's heavy lace and embellishments had aura of the romantic.

ASOS x Wall's: The Sweetest Collaboration to Date!

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What do you get when you combine everyone's favourite online retail store, with the coolest snacks this summer? A tongue-waggingly sassy collection of pieces inspired by nostalgic ice creams we know and love.

Wall's have leant their Starships, Twisters and Strawberry Splits to delectably printed co-ords, sweet statement socks and summer-ready pumps.

For that special occasion, sparkle and shine in their richly embellished shirt and dress, all covered in thousands of glittering sequins, or for a slice of festival fun, their lolly print unitard is too vibrant to resist.

I don't know about you, but I have my eye on that shirt! Shop here >

Spring Wishlist

It might still be winter but I just want to jump into spring fashion after looking at what is on offer. From crazy paisley dresses, sassy slogan tees and exotic fruit print fancies, I can't wait to embrace the sunshine and the new season clothes that come with it. 

Spring is a transitional season for clothes, as the furs get packed away and the lighter trenches, cropped jackets and the dust coats are awakened from their wintry slumber. My spring wishlist incorporates streaks of winter trends- cleated heels and ripped mom jeans- and fuses it with new season shades- Grafea's crisp ivory backpack and Moschino's rose gold wristwatch step into spring, while River Island's lime ribbed top that says "I'M HERE". 

Top: River Island // Jeans: Topshop // Boots: La Moda // Grafea backpack: ASOS // 
Moschino watch : ASOS 

Irresistible Iridescence

From sweet wrapper clutches, to petrol-hued pumps, to intergalactic pencil skirts, the iridescent trend is shimmying its way into our wardrobes. Whether you want to add a touch of sparkle with a metallic accessory, or go all out with 3D croc-effect prints and sequin packed pieces, there are endless styling options.

Sequin crop top, Topshop // Pencil skirt, Boohoo // Metallic court shoe, ASOS // Croc phone case, Topshop// Gold scrunchie, Topshop// Two-tone leather clutch, Topshop // Rose gold watch, Olivia Burton

Back to Black

Halter leotard: Buytshirtsonline// Bomber jacket: H&M // Trousers: River Island// Cleated Heels: La Moda

Slimming and highly versatile, leotards really are the go-to piece this season. Underneath printed bombers for a casual look, or haphazardly layered beneath jumpers, they provide endless styling options. I got this low slung American Apparel leotard from Buytshirtsonline and teamed it with ripped River Island jeans, a H&M bomber jacket and cappuccino-hued cleated heels

My Little Box Review November 2014

Investing in monthly packages seems a real rite of passage for the modern day beauty/fashion blogger, and I found myself in a slight conundrum as to whether I really wanted to invest my money in one. After a long search, I found myself adhering to the stereotype and signing up for a 'My Little Box', a monthly bundle filled with lifestyle, fashion and beauty products all with a French feel.

The Little Box may be au contraire, but the products you receive are trés chic. After last months impressive collaboration with American fashion designer and former princess Diane Von Furstenberg, this month's theme was My Little Cosy Box, apt for the chilly change in weather.

A My Little World magazine is included in each box, filled with interviews, lifestyle and fashion inspiration, beauty tutorials as well as pull-out recipes (French in nature, of course).

I look forward to the cute postcard-sized quotes that are often included with a debonair illustration, this months was all about time, and making the most of it.

Getting me all set for winter was Tsumori Chisato's small heated cushion, perfect as a little warmth in bed, or to heat the hands after a chilly afternoon outdoors. 

Aptly labeled with the phrase 'All you need is coffee', a tiny box encasing an espresso cup surprised me this month, along with beauty essentials I had been craving. For an intense smokey eye, Yves Rocher's deep cappuccino brown encapsulated the winter eye look. My Little Beauty volume and care mascara was also included, which (I was excited to see) came with an extra thick brush as well as Arcancil Paris' black eyeliner with waterproof features, perfect for battling that winter wind and rain. 

With beautiful packaging, and that magical French feel I know and love, My Little Box will never disappoint. 

Visit My Little Box here

Chanel Fronts Feminist Fashion for SS15

How many celebs need to join the feminist bandwagon before people start listening? 

A few more it seems... 

Photo credit: Lea Colombo (Dazed Digital)

After the welcome pleas of equality from English rose Emma Watson, who created the He for She campaign aimed at targeting men to support feminism, fashion juggernaut Karl Lagerfeld decided (very wisely) to use the Chanel catwalk as a soapbox for a display of equal rights during Paris Fashion Week. 

Photo credit: Vogue

Making history, Lagerfeld created a street protest on the runway, with his models holding signs such as 'Ladies First', 'Be Your Own Stylist' and 'History is Her Story' as well as 'He for She' in support of the equality campaign. 

Supermodel of the moment Cara Delevingne fronted the march armed with a megaphone as she exclaimed 'What do we want?' and 'When do we want it?' with her fellow models screaming 'NOW'. Other fellow femme supporters came in the form of Kendall Jenner, Edie Campbell, Joan Smalls, Edie Hadid and Georgia May Jagger. 

The collection itself was vibrancy personified, with excited, magnified florals in draped, oversized cuts. Outer prints clashed with spirited linings and models approached the runway in twos and threes as if out for brunch with friends. Classic tweed and tartan was made modern in two-pieces and the iconic double 'C' logo was subtly sprinkled among some of the pieces. 

The manly brogue was given a girly makeover with cut-outs , ankle straps and a gold theme with black caps.  

Photo credit: Lea Colombo (Dazed Digital)

Strong and striking, androgynous suits emanated the motif of a strong, independant woman as chic work attire became a fitting link with the feminist support of the show. 

Fk Real Fur This Winter

Reminiscing over 90's fashion is one of my favourite things to do, but seeing elements of it creeping onto the high street excites me even more. From fluffy skirts, to cosy coats to quirky faux crops, the fur look is well and truly back and I'm loving it (fake that is). 

Unreal fur candy blossom coat // Topshop fur clutch //My 1st Wish blue ankle boots//Henry Holland earrings

Why settle for one shade of faux fur when you can have two?! Grab this snug ivory and candy blossom coat from Unreal Fur. Team it with a matching fluffy pink clutch from Topshop, splash out on some purple Henry Holland earrings and complete the look in contrast with these cobalt ankle boots from My 1st Wish. Perfection.  

ASOS embraced the trend recently with this gorgeous candy pink bomber jacket that looks perfect with faded jeans and cleated heels. Motel Rocks went monochrome mad with this faux fur striped black and white blend coat with a high fashion collarless finish. 

For a more quirky look, head to Somewhere Nowhere, who pride themselves in their faux fur collection featuring super snug two pieces in oversized glory for a draped slice of coziness! 

Faux Pas Wishlist: Socially Questionable Items I Desperately Want

Grillz

I know what you are thinking. Bizarre mouth bling that makes your teeth look unattractive or even grimey? You may have thought grillz were firmly placed in the mouths of hip hop moguls, but their recent appearances on the red carpet have left me yearning for some. Some small, silver, as subtle-as-you-can-yet grillz perhaps?! I don't know maybe I'm mad but they are certainly faux pas. 

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Fashion Glasses

Remember when you went to school and always said to the speccy girl that you wish you had some cute frames like hers? No? Just me then. I love the way glasses (as well as sunglasses) work as an accessory and can really change your look. Tossing aside the ghastly 'geek' trend and opting for a cat-eye frame, fashion glasses could definitely be a thing and if they are, I'm totally behind it.

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Faux Septum Rings

My logic for faux piercing jewellery is pretty simple- its painless and in no way permanent. Before I decided to get any cartilage pierced, I purchased a number of ear cuffs and after loving the look I got several piercings. Wimpy Mc Wimperson over here was very much anticipating the pain of a septum ring incertion so a faux ring seemed like a much better option. Intricate and comfortable enough to wear all day, they are a sure fire way to change a look without permanently changing your face. 

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Gold Henna

I adore henna, as a fickle person who has never really been into the idea of tattoos, it's been a go-to material to decorate my skin. Injecting a hint of metallic into a henna look is super fun and with likes of Beyonce covering herself in the stuff while she basks in the sun, who wouldn't want to wear it?! 

Buy gold-style henna 

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Feminist Fashion

Feminism /fɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/

Definition: the advocacy of women's rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes. 

The basic idea that surrounds feminism is simple- that women are to be treated as intellectual and social equals to men. Whether you love or hate the word, no-one can deny the idea of feminism is logical and contrary to belief, it can be on-trend. 

For anyone wanting to bust out their inner feminist, I found some rather tongue-in-cheek pieces that send a subtle message of girl power so forget bra-burning and man-hating, it's all a myth- feminism is here and it's super chic. 

Mermaid Cushion // Picture in frame // Feminist Necklace // No More Page Three Canvas bag// Fries before Guys sweatshirt 

For anyone who loves a good quote, Etsy's dothandmade from Toronto provides a digital art visual for your femme-tastic home. Combining two of my favourite things, Look Human have a wonderful Mermaids for Equality cushion that prove you can be a glamorous sea nymph AND be feminist. 

No More Page Three is a cause close to my heart and just as the name suggests, it's a campaign against newspaper The Sun, hoping to prevent topless women from being on the front of the tabloid. If you aren't prepared to wear the bold lettering on a tee, why not opt for their chic illustrated tote bag, perfect for campaigning flyers, or perhaps just your purse. 

Nothing says feminism more than a statement necklace with the word in bold. Sugar and Vice Designs have an engraved pendant and the best part is that 25% of the money goes to charity Rape Crisis. For those who fancy a laugh, encapsulate the ever-growing harajuku trend with a cheeky 'fries before guys' sweatshirt. Not so much feminist, but it sure makes me hungry. 

Micro-Trend this Autumn: Occult Chic

So let's get this straight. I LOVE HALLOWEEN.

So when I discovered the vampiric micro-trend coming this autumn, I got a little too excited looking for pieces I could buy. In all honesty, I am a little cray for the gothic side of fashion, but without the courage to ink my skin or dye my hair black, I have to settle for haunting accessories. Whether it's faux pas fangs or fake taxidermy, ditch those yawn-worthy pastels and embrace the occult sub-trend.

Black Jack Lomography Diana F+ Camera // Dr Martens // The Forget Necklace // Addams Family Velvet Dress// Pentagram Handbag

Stars and Moons dress//  Ouija board underwear set 

My Favourite Online Stores at the Moment

There's a whole world of choice out there and thanks to the internet, you can pretty much buy anything you want from any country! For me, it is all about finding small stores or individuals who make unique pieces, items that were previously out of reach on the high street. Instagram has been the main channel that helped me find these stores, but a lot of them I found through Googling. It's definitely worth searching around if you are looking for something specific as you could support smaller designers and labels! 

Clothing

O Mighty

My favourite online clothing site of all time, O Mighty helps feed my '90s obsession. Their cheeky store is based in Singapore and often bases its print on current pop culture trends. From Justin Bieber mug shot socks, to Clueless sweatpants, Kim Kardashian cry-face phone cases to chicken nugget print skirts, everything is totally hilarious and totally worth the money. Celeb customers range from Miley Cyrus, Azealia Banks, Hayley Williams and Justine Skye. 

Visit the site here

Jade Clark 

An individual that I found through Instagram, I fell in love with Jade Clark's '90s inspired pieces, mixed with a 21st Century edge. Her pieces have a wonderful delicate appearance and are dominated by feathers and holograms. 

Visit the site here

Somewhere Nowhere

Somewhere Nowhere is a place I go when I'm in the money, or when there is a sale. Previously I detested the thought of wearing fluffy jumpers but this label has changed my mind completely. Mixing faux fur with sheer panelling, this brand is not for the shy and retiring! 

Visit the site here

Shoes

Cleated heels are to me, the must have wardrobe accessory and I spent a good month going between these two sites trying to decide which pair of shoes I wanted. 

My 1st Wish

With an array of flats, boots, heels, sandals and wedges, there is a little too much choice at My 1st Wish. I love unusual pieces but for those looking for neutral shades they have nude/white pieces available. 

Visit the site here

La Moda 

For me La Moda always seems to answer my cries for fashion help. Their cleated heels are superb - I ordered Harper in nude and was thoroughly impressed with a quick delivery and such stunning shoes! Their range of accessories is equally inspiring and I am so excited they teamed with Vida Kush to bring faux septum rings to the UK. Call me sad but I would rather try out a faux ring than get someone to stick a needle in my nose!

Visit the site here

Versace at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2014

Paris fashion week has come to an end *sad face* but what better way to get excited for autumn than to take a look back at some runway favourites. The first day kicked off with Atelier Versace's Fall/Winter 2014-15 show and the mystical midnight blues and purples looked ultra rich on the runway. 

Fringing can often be unattractive but I fell in love with Versace's approach. The midnight blue jacket with a half-crotchet look was elegant yet grungy with matching suede peep-toe boots. 

The fur pieces had a certain exotic bird quality to them, with varying lengths teamed with semi-sheer sectioned tops and cigarette trousers. 

Glitter and leather- who would have thought this combination could work together in such harmony. A metallic leotard made way for a leather bralet strapped on with a stunning matching train- a red carpet look I hope to see very soon. 

How to Rip and Score Your Jeans

Pinterest is often a place I look for inspiration, at the same time as trying not to become depressed with the hoards of skinny bodies I would LOVE to emulate. Summer fashion boards led me to grow a love for ripped or scored jeans, they look amazing with your favourite pair of stilettos and a giant clutch, or dresses down with some ballet pumps and a strappy top. 

How to Score Your Jeans 

1. Start by wearing your jeans and marking out the parts you want to be ripped.

2. Make two horizontal cuts which mark the bottom and the top of the rip

3. pull threads downwards one by one at the bottom of your second rip and you should begin to see a scoring pattern

4. Once all the threads are pulled you should end up with a number of white horizontal threads. Repeat in other areas of your jeans if desired. 

Beautiful Bodysuits

No faux pas wardrobe is complete without a snazzy bodysuit, and whether you are opting for sultry evening wear, or looking for a top to wear with jeans, bodysuits are the way forward.  

Celeb inspiration comes from the wonderful Katy Perry, who wore a candy themed bodysuit complete with multicoloured swirls around the bust- eye-catching! Kate Moss went racy in a nude bodysuit with embellishments covering her assets, and a white ring-leader blazer for a (slightly) more conservative look.Leigh-Anne Pinnock of Little Mix grunged her sheer panelled bodysuit with leather-look hotpants, a chunky chain and a striking red bomber jacket. Jennifer Lawrence kept it classy with a fabulous slate sheer gown with a plain black sleeveless bodysuit. 

Bodysuits provide a sexy, fitted alternative to an evening top, the quirkier the better! 

From Left to right: ASOS// Missguided//Black Milk

My  Poison Ivy bodysuit is from aliexpress, the t-shirt version can be found at Black Milk for $60 AUD.