The Vintage Point

Vintage has always been a style that I've admired, and this is just one of my interpretations of it. I think the detail and texture of this lace number is what adds such opulence to this outfit. It's so beautiful!

The IT Sweater

Wow you guys! I wish you knew how excited I am about this post simply because of this beautiful sweater! This is my IT SWEATER and it is such a statement piece! I first saw this sweater in the white (here) and was so drawn to it, but it was not until I saw it in this blue and black print that I was totally convinced about it. It was like love at first sight! I particularly love this sweater because it is so unique with its bizarre and ornamental floral print that is somewhat reminiscent of Baroque Art.

Style Feature: Hats

One thing I'm looking forward to wearing a lot more of this season is hats. A stylish hat is definitely one of Autumn/Winter's must have pieces. Not only are they this season's key trending pieces, they're also necessary for covering up bad hair days when they come and protecting our tresses from those bitterly cold days. 

SnapBack - Brian Lichtenberg, Fedora - Eugenia Kim, Beanie - Asos, Floppy Hat - Maison Michel

My personal favourite this season is the felt fedora!! I managed to bag myself a gorgeous floppy, wide-brimmed one from H&M last week but it's not due to be delivered until early November :-(. But still itching to have one in my closet I purchased another fedora when my Mum and I went shopping the other day; this one was from Primark and it is so stunning, I couldn't believe that it was at Primark that I found such a beauty! 

Fedora - H&M, Beanie - River Island, Homies SnapBack - Asos

 

Ways To Style

 

Fedora - H&M, Belt - H&M, Boots - Kurt Geiger, Coat - New Look, Sweater - Zara,
Leather Trousers - River Island, Nail Polish - Rimmel London, Lipstick - Mac Ruby Woo

Highlight this dark colour palette with a tan pair of boots and a tan belt. For a more feminine look, wrap the belt around your waist to cinch in the over-sized coat and top this off with bold, red lipstick. I can't wait to style my own fedora with an over-sized coat!  

Sweater - River Island, Jeans - H&M, Chain Necklace - River Island,
Chain Bracelets - River Island, Beanie - Asos, Bag - Asos, Sneakers - Nike 

Beanies are quite easy to style, you can almost wear them with anything. For a simple look such as this one add a flare of edginess with bold accessories and a cool pair of sneakers.

SnapBack - Brian Lichtenberg, Clutch - Alexander McQueen, Heels - Alaïa

Lipstick - Ilia, Sweater - River Island, Skirt - Givenchy

This season it's all about placing a feminine spin on the SnapBack. Wear yours with an over-sized sweater, a pencil skirt, the highest of heels and a clutch bag for a fun evening out. A dark lipstick colour adds a touch of boldness and completes your look.

Hope you ladies find your favourite hat this season.

Thanks for reading.
xo, K.O.

Rounding Up the Summer With Autumn Tones

Hey everyone! Long time no blog, right??! I've actually missed blogging and sharing my style with you guys! Hope you all have been good too! Well, it's clear that the summer is coming to a sharp end so I decided to get one last wear out of my favourite pair of shorts on what was probably the last day of some decent sunshine in Sheffield!

Item Of the Week: River Island Varsity Dress

So, walking into shops like Topshop and River Island I've noticed that the all-American varsity inspired look has become increasingly popular this year with mannequins styled in cool varsity bomber jackets, ribbed beanie hats and crazy pencil skirts in cartoon prints, evoking that streetwise '90s inspired look. I love it!

Anyway, this week I have chosen River Island's Varsity T-Shirt Dress as the Item Of the Week. This dress comes in two different colours (white and lime) and I think it's such a chic and luxe way to pull off a varsity look, especially for us girly girls. Lol. 

Don this dress with a pair of plimsolls and a cross-body bag for a relaxed  day look, and for a fun evening out swap your flats for a cool pair of heeled sandals if you feel daring enough to wear this sporty look. 

Dress - River Island, Sunglasses - Asos, Messenger Bag - Zara, Plimsolls - River Island

Dress - River Island, Sunglasses - Asos, Cuff - Kurt Geiger, Heeled Sandals - Zara

I know I've been styling items of the week with sunglasses but that's because sunglasses are a definite necessity this summer, as the rainy days become less and less, and the sun rises super early and with such intensity and sets extra late! *takes a deep breath of summer air*  

Thanks for reading,

xo, K.O.

Item Of the Week: Radley Rydall Handbag

This week's Item Of the Week is Radley's Rydall bucket tote bag. This bag comes in two sizes, medium and large, and is perfect for a summer time stroll or a picnic in the park. The wicker basket bag is a classic piece that has evolved over time; from formerly being used  to hold supermarket shopping and fruit and vegetables freshly picked from a garden, to being a stylish and versatile fashion piece - one of this summer's favourites - perfect for holding your summer essentials.    

Find the Rydall bags here and here 

Don't worry about your contents falling out of your Rydall basket bag because it is conveniently lined with Radley's eye-catching Rory Crichton Thames print, complete with a drawstring closure.

I initially thought about styling this bag with a floral dress or a skirt, but I thought that might be a bit cliche. So, I've styled it with a simple, neon tunic and sandals. Optionally, use a belt to cinch in your waist, and the Topshop necklace is just a gorgeous compliment to the wicker basket. I think a statement necklace is always necessary on a simple dress. Hide behind these retro sunglasses on super sunny days or even on dull, rainy days as the lenses can flip open. How cool!   

Tunic - Zara, Bag - Radley, Belt - Asos, Sunglasses - River Island, Necklace - Topshop, Sandals - Asos / Steve Madden

Thanks for reading.

xo, K.O.

New Segment: Item Of the Week

Hey guys. I'm going to start new segment on my blog titled "Item Of the Week." I'll be selecting an eye-catching fashion accessory or clothing item, high-street or designer, to blog about weekly and I'll also show how the item can be styled. 

This week's Item[s] Of the Week are these gorgeous Ted Baker scarves. These scarves are so soft and silky and they're perfect for summer because they're not too thick.

Find these scarves here, here and here

The scarves are also quite versatile; they can go with anything from a simple vest or t-shirt, to a vibrant coloured blazer, or even with a maxi dress. Throw either of these scarves whimsically around your neck on a plain and simple white or black dress so that all the focus is given to the scarf. Further accentuate your look with vibrant accessories, but not with colours that stray too far away from your palette, as I've styled below. 

Dress - H&M, Sunglasses - Topshop, Mini Tote Bag - Zara, Clutch - Zara, Heeled Sandals - River Island, Flat Sandals - Asos

Convert your look from day time to night time by simply swapping your tote bag and sandals for a little clutch bag and high heels, and your Ted Baker scarf will be perfect as a wrap for the cool night time breeze. This is the perfect holiday look. 

Style tip: Be creative with how you style your scarves. Don't be afraid to wrap your scarf on the handle of your handbag, or even wrap them elegantly around your head Grace Kelly style (as worn by Rachel Mcadams in The Notebook, pictured left). 

What Are You Wearing This Valentine's Day?

Hello, everyone! Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, so in preparation for your anticipated fabulous and romantic dates I imagine some girls are rummaging through their closets thinking, "I have nothing to wear!" or thinking about last minute shopping. Well, if you're lost for ideas here are a few outfits I've put together...

For the Daytime Date

Outfit 1, the sweet girl: 

Jumper - River Island

Skirt - River Island

Shoes - Zara

Clutch - Alexander McQueen

Outfit 2, the edgy girl:

Shirt - River Island

Necklace - Asos

Clutch - Alexander Wang 

Shoes - Kurt Geiger 

Trousers - River Island

For the Evening Date

Outfit 1, the minimalist girl (definitely my favourite outfit):

Dress - Preen Line 

Clutch - Charlotte Olympia

Shoes - Zara

Outfit 2, the trendy (monochrome) girl:

Dress - Miss Selfridge

Earrings - Miguel Ases 

Clutch - Zara 

Shoes - Zara

Outfit 3, the "girl who was struck by cupid": 

Dress - Valentino

Necklace - Zara

Clutch - Asos 

Shoes - Zara

Whatever you're doing tomorrow, whether you're riding solo or a la Bonnie and Clyde (lol) just remember to have fun.

xo, K.O.

My 'Traditional' Style

I just love prints and what better way to work a printed outfit than with Ankara (African) fabric?! Imagine my surprise (like all you fashion lovers out there) when African print started trending over 3 years ago :O.
I recall fashion designer Veronica Etro was one of the firsts to send her models down the catwalks of New York Fashion Week (S/S 2011) in gorgeous graphic African print! And then there was Asos Africa *sighs* I felt so proud of my heritage *tear drop* (lol, deep much).