Return Of The Mac

All of a sudden I'm in love with trench coats. I dunno where it came from (probably Balenciaga, as most things do with me), but I had the overwhelming urge to buy one last weekend. Luckily, Topshop were there to help. I picked up this flowing beaut, (although I really like this one too). Much as I hate the 'T' word- a classic mac really is the perfect piece to transition through to S/S 17. (Guards! Seize her! She said transition!). I've paired it here with some relaxed basics- Topshop Mom Jeans (check out these Boutique Boyfriends too) and a grey sweatshirt (but a hoodie goes just as well, if not better). Are you ready for the return of the mac? Let me know x

SHOP THE LOOK

Trench Coat- Topshop // Similar- Here & Here

Jeans- Topshop // Similar- Here & Here

Vans- Office // Also- ASOS

Bag- APC // More Colours- Here & Here // Alternative- Here

The Summer Slide You Need

I was out shopping on Bond Street with Mumsy over the Bank Holiday weekend (plus ca change); and whilst she was busy trying on every pair of Frame jeans known to womankind- I did the only thing possible to keep my sanity- and wandered off. My meandering (AKA homing pigeon qualities) helped me stumble across a beautiful table of stunningly minimal sandals by the Swedish brand ATPatelier. Naturally I immediately began trying on slides like armageddon was about to hit. I narrowed it down to the classic Rosa sandal, and once Mum had found the Frames of her dreams (and a few other bits) we both made our purchases and happily swanned off. But then (as is the norm with me), the guilt kicked in. I never feel bad about spending big on bags, but where everything else is concerned, I panic. Then I recalled that somewhere I'd seen a verryyyyy good dupe of the ATPs. *Lightbulb Moment* It was Missguided! Of course it was. Enter stage left the sickest £14 dupe you ever did see. Guilt successfully assuaged, the beautiful expensive babies went back (cry face) and the cheap-as-chips hotties are now mine, and on my feet in this very shoot. (You wouldn't have known really, would you?) Catch you soon x

Culottes- Zara//Slides- Misguided//Bag- APC

Confessions Of A Shopaholic

For as long as I can remember I've been obsessed with handbags. My first ever grown-up purchase was a Prada square from Joseph. I still clearly recall the buzz of strutting into Condé Nast (where I was working at the time) carrying my new purchase, feeling like the cat's pyjamas. (And yes, The Devil Really Did Wear Prada. Trusstttttt. She liked a lot of Ralph Lauren too. Anyway). Fast forward to 2016 and sadly, bag purchasing now requires a lot more thought and lot less whim. Last year I treated myself to a Céline, and this year I've also ordered a mini-bucket from Mansur Gavriel (which won't arrive til February or March); so another new baby to add to my collection was the last thing on my mind when I was browsing Net-A-Porter a few days ago. But. There it was. In stock. An APC Demi-Lune. I've been chasing this beauté for quite some time and it's pretty much never available. When the Euro was a bit higher last summer I tried to buy one from France, but to no avail. So when I spied it I knew I had to act quick. And the very next day I happily found myself in the Half-Moon club. I'm as broke AF but I freakin' J'adore it. Are you weak like me? Feel free to confess all, you're amongst friends :)

Bag- A.P.C.