Holiday handbag

So I'm off on my holidays very soon and I'm in need of a bag that is of a cross-body style, allowing me to be hands-fee making it easier to maneuver, and of a smallish size but large enough to accommodate my essentials - money,phone,passport. And not forgetting it has to obviously be stylish!

I came across this blogger who is carrying exactly what I need. The right length, size and style. Cute yet glamorous.

It is the JJ Winters croco chain clutch bag which is available to buy here.

It comes in a variety of colours that you can choose from but I would personally pick the white being the perfect summer shade to carry around and it easily pairs up with all the pretty pastels of the season and bright tropical colours that are out there at the moment.


The great thing about this clutch is I can wear it across my body during the day and by simply tucking in the chain I can take into an evening look. The crocodile skin detailing is such a classic look that it instantly adds glamour to any outfit.
This is definitely my holiday handbag!


And it looks like Victoria's Secret Angel, Adriana Lima, has the same thing in mind. She shows us exactly how it can be worn while on holiday - to the beach!

Violets and Blues

Top: Topshop, Skirt: Dorothy Perkins, Belt: Primark, Sandals: Claire's, Bag: Gucci, Sunglasses: Valentino, Jewelry: H&M

Neon and Stripes

The perfect summer combo....

Inspire me.....

Perfecting the Peplum - Part 2

With so variations in style, colour and prints that are out there, one may feel a little overwhelmed as to how to put the look together without looking like the ends of a sweet wrapper!

Here are a few quick styling tips when following this trend:

Perfecting the Peplum -Part 1

By now you must all be aware of the peplum trend which has made it's way from the runway into our high street stores. Originating from the 1940s and making a comeback in the 1980s with a more dramatic "Dynasty" look, the 2012 modern take on the peplum is minimalist with simpler lines to create an effortless look without losing any of its feminine flair.

The hourglass effect this look creates is a dream for any woman and with it being so simple to achieve, you would think by now women everywhere own some sort of peplum creation in their wardrobe. The emphasis on the waist creates a sophisticated, lady-like silhouette that will flatter any figure.

Neon Trend

Many of you must have noticed by now that neon is the blinding shade of the season. These luminous colours are an excellent way to brighten up any outfit and add character to it.

Try small doses of it in your outfit rather than all over look. While some may be able to pull it off, in most cases you'll end up looking like a fashion reject from the 80's. Some designers incorporate these colours as stripes or stitching in their designs. A small amount can go a long way.

To attract attention to this shade, co-ordinate with bright colours such as white or silver. To tone it down choose colours such as beige, brown or grey.

1.Madewell
2.Loeffler Randall
3.Topshop
4.Chanel
5.Zara
6.Madewell
7.Karen Walker
8.Topshop
9.Marni

If you can't find the right amount or combination of neon then why not try to DIY it!! Fashion blogger Maegan of  ...love Maegan.com took the neon trend into her own hands and redesigned one of her own pair of shoes to fit the trend. See how she did it here.

DIY shoes

I have an obsession with heels and I crave them so badly  - probably because I never get the opportunity to wear them while trying to run around after 3 kids - that I recently bought these pair from Zara and they are so surprisingly comfortable that I might just be able to get away with leaving them on all day! The only thing that I would love to change is that middle strap! If Zara hadn't added it on, then it would make for the perfect simple ankle strap heel.

So I decided to take matters into my own hands and take on a DIY challenge. But before I make any alterations I tried out the look on photoshop.

What do you think??

BEFORE

AFTER

Sleeveless Blazer - Part 3

Changing of the Season

While we saw it trending hugely last season and loved layering it over our winter fabrics, the sleeveless blazer has proven to be just as popular this Spring/Summer by teasing us with it's new lighter fabric and summery shades.

Investing in an item of clothing that can be adapted from one season to the next is a wardrobe necessity. But how do we adjust to that change?

There's no need to go out and buy the new 'mint green' version...just work with the one you have by mixing it up with what is currently trending. Wear it on top of your summer dress, add it to a loose vest and shorts or even try to be a little risque and wear it alone as a tunic.

Here are some suggestions on how to take last year's sleeveless blazer and re-invent it to work with your spring/summer wardrobe.

Dress: Bally, Clutch: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Shoes: Zara

Blouse: Aubin&Wills, Silk trousers: Sportmax, Shoes: Bally, Handbag: Chloe

T-shirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Shorts: H&M, Shoes: Tory Burch, Handbag: Versace