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Hi everyone!! Hope you've all been well and had an excellent Christmas. I bet you're all looking forward to the new year, I know I am!! I'm really determined to become more regular at blogging and to get more involved in styling projects. I really can't wait for the new year!!

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). 

Easy Breezy

Hi everyone!!! Wow! I think this is a new record for the number of days - or should I say weeks - that I've gone without blogging! Yikes! But I'm really excited to have nearly completed my dissertation so I assure you lovely readers that you'll definitely be getting more blog posts from me ;) Oh, and also look out for a revamped look on my blog :D. 

Well, the other day I felt a bit ill from all the work I've been doing and I woke up with a painful case of conjunctivitis. It was terribly uncomfortable! So, when the sun came out in full brightness with the light breeze complimenting such a lovely day (deep much), I decided to go for a little walk to cheer myself up and to get some fresh air, here's what I wore. 

Since it was such a breezy day I knew it was bound to get a bit chilly at times, so I couldn't leave my house without draping this cropped leather jacket over my shoulders.

My Kurt Geiger Monochrome Picks

This Spring/Summer's most exciting trend for me is the monochrome trend. The minimalist in me loves this trend because of it's simplicity and ease. Anyone can pull off the monochrome look with what I like to call "effortless ease." I even went monochrome for my birthday dinner last weekend and I chose to let the black and white stand out by opting for a nude pair of shoes and a nude clutch (scroll down for my birthday look). 

Anyway, this post is about my Kurt Geiger monochrome picks. Most of you readers and fashionistas out there probably already have your black and white outfits hanging on your clothes rails, waiting in anticipation for some sunshine. But here are some accessory ideas from Kurt Geiger, perfect for completing your monochrome looks. 

Sunglasses (here), Chain Bag (here), Sandals (here), Wedges (here)

Tote Bag (here), Shoes (here), Bracelet (here), Sunglasses (here)

I particularly love these black accessories here because they scream relaxed chic. These accessories are versatile and will go great with any day look; from blazers, to skater skirts and pretty peplum tops. How hot are those  Sam Edelmans though?! 

Also, Kurt Geiger is still on sale and now offering up to 70% off sale items. Click here to access ladies footwear and here for men's. 

My birthday look (sorry you can't see my shoes).

I was wearing:
Top - Topshop
Skirt - New Look
Clutch Bag - Miss Selfridge
Necklace - HM
Rings - Miss Selfridge 

Thanks for reading.

xo, K.O.