Friday's Fashion Find #3

Triangle- Shaped Jewellery.
Think geometric, think neon, think statement pieces.

Prices: 1. £12.50, 2. £6.50, 3. £6.00, 4. £10.00, 5. £7.50, 6. £2.99, 7. £16.00 each pair.

Availability: 1. Topshop, 2. Dorothy Perkins, 3. Republic, 4. Topshop, 5. Dorothy Perkins, 6. New Look, 7. American Apparel

Friday's Fashion Find #2

Acid Wash.
An edgy staple for any wardrobe.

Prices: 1. £16.00, 2. £16.00, 3. £35.00, 4. £24.99, 5. £14.00, 6. £12.00
Availability: 1. River Island, 2. Matalan, 3. River Island, 4. H&M, 5. Select, 6. Republic

Friday's Fashion Find #1

The Snood.

A fashionable friend during the transition between yucky snow and warmer temperatures.

Prices: 1. £16.50, 2. £14.00, 3. £15.00, 4. £16.00, 5. £18.00, 6. £16.50

Availability: 1. Vera Moda, 2. Topshop, 3. River Island, 4. River Island, 5. Topshop, 6. Vera Moda

Trending: White Accessories

The last in the three part series on the glories of all that is white; and arguably the best has arrived last with a whole feast of accessories ready to be devoured!

Whether you're planning to indulge in the monochrome trend, the floral trend or the pastels this Spring a white accessory will serve you well. 

If you're not quite ready to commit to the white bowler bag or the white shoes then a small accessory is the way to go. Not only the cheaper and less risky option (snow=sludge=blemished white, argh!!) but these options are also the easiest way of adding something fresh into your outfit; think block colours, clean cut and a large move away from the dullness of A/W!

So, take a look at what the high street is offering us...

Prices: 1. £13.00, 2. £2.99, 3. £15.00, 4. £6.50, 5. £6.50, 6. £4.99

Availability: 1. River Island, 2. Internacionale, 3. Next, 4. Topshop, 5. Topshop, 6. New Look

Insert: Topshop 'Mom Jeans'

The model for Topshop most definitely wears them better than I do, but in the interests of fashion (and comfort...mostly comfort) I've been rocking the 'mom' jeans since early November. And, although their guest appearence on this blog was deleted shortly after it was announced, I thought I'd bring them back in this little insert as Topshop have announced their formal Spring Preview and their version of my Levi's are soon to go down a storm I'm sure...

Cute, comfortable, versatile and they make your bum look amazing (don't take notice of these terrible photo's!)...so, what's not to love?!

If you are interested in this Spring trend then Topshop's version of the 501's are available in stores and online here 

My Closet: Tommy Hilfiger Dress

When I opened this dress on Christmas Day I fell in love again! I say "again" because I'd forgotten that I had actually chosen it months ago during one of my families shopping trips to London. 

It was bought from a vintage stall in Camden Market for only £15, and I think that's one of the reasons I love it. I know some vintage shops nowadays can be ridiculously expensive, so I tend to avoid them, but markets like Camden and charity shops make me excited about vintage again. This is what vintage is all about: awkward sizing, making it work for yourself, and saving £££'s!

I teamed it with my new bomber jacket (post here) for a boyish look, and have been wearing it all over town since!

Trending: White Shoes

The second part in the White Accessories series is here, and it's all about your feet! It's only right that we focus on tootsies now as my nan always told me that your shoes should match your bag, soooo... white, white, white!

As early as last October Elle magazine was promoting white shoes in opposition to the boring black, and the high street has finally caught up with the following offerings:

Prices: 1. White perforated hidden wedge boat shoes £30.00 2. White metal toe slipper shoes £25.00 3. Fish scale design platform court shoes £19.50 4. Martina t-bar geek shoes in white £30.00 5. AEROBIC2 paisley wedge hi-tops £45.00 

Availability: 1. River Island 2. River Island 3. Limited Collection at Marks and Spencers 4. Topshop 5. Topshop

Insert: Spring 2013 Collections (2)

Topshop.

Monochrome. Geometric print. Neon. Block Colour.

Miss Selfridge.

Denim. Lace. Nude. Cut-outs.

Trending: Midi Dresses

As soon as I eventually get round to creating The List for Spring 2013 this is one item that will definitely be gracing the page: the midi dress. Yes it's back from the S/S12 ladies! 

As we are in that awkward transition from Winter to Spring right now (does anyone else have a hard time giving up the scarves?!) a lot of the midi's that are on the high street are long sleeved which is perfect for the fluctuating temperature's and the cold blooded amongst us. 

Most available are simple, block colours as the motto for day is certainly "less is more", however for night time dress yours up with the fur collar you haven't quite put away yet or some statement jewellery. Collars are still huge in S/S13 so be prepared to adorn your necks once more, and remember that with Spring on it's way you may want to think about lighter tones for the dress as black doesn't always scream "SUNSHINE!"

Prices: 1. Black sparkle midi dress £16.00, 2. Brown leopard print midi skater dress £12.00, 3. Fleck 3/4 sleeve midi dress in purple £29.00, 4. Jade 3/4 sleeve bodycon midi dress £14.99.

Availability: 1. Select, 2. River Island, 3. Topshop, 4. New Look.

Trending: White Bags

This will be part of a series of "trending" posts concerning white accessories as they are becoming quite the sought-after accessories going into 2013. Beginning where else but with the S/S13 bags...

White bags are popping up everywhere on the high street ready for Spring, and it's a relief to know you can own a part of next season for as little as £6.99! Think fur, tan on white, colour blocks and bowlers...

Prices: 1. White structured colour block bowler bag £37.00, 2. Beige faux fur duffel bag £45.00, 3. Cream soft lock clutch bag £15.00, 4. Nude ruched clutch bag £6.99, 5. Duffle bag £10.00

Availability: 1. River Island, 2. Dorothy Perkins, 3. River Island, 4. Internacionale, 5. J.W. Anderson for Topshop

Trending: The Cosmos!

It started with leggings and now cosmic print is starting to seep into the high street in all shapes and forms!

The print can be a bit daring so I would advise pairing it with other pieces not so daring, perhaps colour block or monochrome: thus making your statement piece your cosmos.

One shop that is loving the print is Topshop with all sorts of tees, skirts and leggings on offer; but search the high street for a piece that suits your shape and colouring as now the monochrome stars aren't the only ones on offer...

Prices: 1. Purple cosmic print tube skirt £28.00, 2. Orange pleated galaxy skirt £15.00, 3. Pink space print midi tube dress £25.00, 4. Dress £59.99, 5. Cosmic tee by Tee and Cake £25.00, 6. Black galaxy print leggings, 7. Te Amo pink galaxy print blazer £24.99

Availability: 1. Topshop, 2. Dorothy Perkins, 3. River Island, 4. H&M, 5. Topshop, 6. New Look, 7. New Look

Trending: Adventurous Headwear

Thought you'd never wear cat ears again after Halloween? Think again! Dressing up seems to have continued right into the New Year with all the headwear that's adorning the high street right now.

You can make your crown feel glamorous right away with all this to choose from...

Prices: 1.Gold Antler ear headband £8.00, 2.Spike on neon hair band £10.00, 3.Facet bead cat ears £8.50, 4. Cream bead embellished crown headband £25.00 
Availability: 1. Topshop, online here, 2. Dorothy Perkins, online here, 3. Miss Selfridge, online here, 4. River Island, online here

Trending: Topshop Chunky Heels

Topshop's new shoe collection is filled with exaggerated chunky heels and embellishment.

From wooden to rubber the heels of the shoes are definitely something to behold, and the emphasis on the chunky and cut out heels is going to continue far into 2013.

Topshop has many styles to choose from, some less risky than others, so it is well worth a visit to your local store to check the new range out. Take advantage of the metallic embellishments available too (studs, buckles, sequins etc.) and make the shoe the statement piece of any outfit!

Prices: 1. Burgundy anchor cut out buckle boots £75.00,  2. Sellout open toe platforms £65.00, 3. Jaja multi buckle mid shoe £78.00, 4. Lucky high vamp leather heels £70.00, 5. Lord pearl embellished heels £72.00

Availability: all from Topshop, visit the store online here