Style - Topshop Haul

I did a little smash and grab in Topshop last week. All the new season clothes are starting to fill the rails but you can also bag a bargain, as I did, from the sale rail. Here's what I got.

Dress £46 from Topshop BUY HERE, Shoes from Zara

Dress details

I first saw this dress in cream but sadly it sold out before I could add it to my wardrobe. The black version will work well as summer transitions into autumn. The Victoriana trend for next season is covered with the high neckline, sheer fabric  and embroidered detail. I've paired it with simple pointed toe flat shoes, but when the weather gets colder I'll toughen the look with ankle boots and a leather biker jacket.

Culottes £36 from Topshop BUY HERE, Shirt and shoes from Zara

I finally have a waistline again post-pregnancy and am happy to show it off with these high waisted culottes. If you're scared of culottes and think they won't suit you these are incredibly flattering on the belly and backside, so give them a try. I love the undone hem as it allows you to dress them up with heels without looking to 'done' and also dress them down with trainers.

Dress £10 from Topshop, Bag £14.99 from H&M BUY SIMILAR HERE, Sandals from Kurt Geiger

I first tried this dress on when I was pregnant but the bump made it too short. Now that I'm no longer smuggling a water melon it is the perfect length. And to make it even more appealing I managed to get it in the sale for a purse pleasing £10. Wahoo!

These Boots Were Made For Walking

As we are now in the month of October and the weather should be getting colder soon, it's time to invest in some boots. I like an ankle boot that will work with a skirt or some trousers. Being on my feet a lot for work means I can't have the heel too high.

Topshop £72

I recently purchased these little beauties from Topshop and feel they meet all my requirements, super comfy and they work with a range of outfits.

Here is a selection of some other booties I would like to see in my shoe cupboard.

Russell & Bromley £235

I love the brogue detailing and oversized golfing tassels on these day boots. Also available in tan leather they are a good investment if you favour a boyfriend style boot.

Saint Laurent £520 from Selfridges

I adore these metallic booties from Saint Laurent, especially the Victorian style lace up detail. The soft silver leather would turn heads while the low heel gives a little elevation without crippling your feet. They'd work perfectly with a loose boyfriend jean and a breton for day, but also with a leather pencil skirt and a blazer come evening. 

Zara £69.99

Zara's take on the biker boot comes with tough buckle and zip details making these boots appear more expensive than they are. They are cut just above the ankle making them leg lengthening and super flattering.

Isabel Marant £565 from Net-A-Porter

What's not to love about these boots? The khaki green suede combined with chocolate brown leather, the triangular heel, the perfect slouchy effect, the pointed toe. They are simply divine.

Kurt Geiger £295

Animal print boots are surprising easy to wear and shouldn't just be confined to the evening. This pull on style in pony leather are actually a touch lighter in person. The low heel makes them great for stomping around and the pointed toe keeps them modern. I'd wear mine with a simple skinny indigo jean and dark oversized knit.

Images: Kurt Geiger, Net-A-Porter, Zara, Selfridges, Russell & Bromley

Happy In Ibiza

The boyfriend and I recently took a few days off to hang out in Ibiza. 

Flying over Ibiza

We chose to stay in the north of the island at a rustic B&B and hired a car so we could zoom around visiting all the gorgeous beaches.

Our pretty apartment

Cala Xucla is down a tiny dirt track but worth the bumpy ride. Only a few locals frequent this tiny sandy cover. The water is crystal clear but beware of the jelly fish, I got stung by one of those evil creatures on the last day and still have the scar!

Tranquil Cala Xucla

Beware the evil jelly fish lurking in the beautiful blue!

Platja Aiguas Blancas is a long stretch of beach with deep crystal clear waters. Down by the nudist section there's a mud pool with people lathering themselves in the goo.

Platja Aiguas Blancas

Las Salinas is a gorgeous long stretch of powdery sand with shallow waters near the beautiful salt lakes in the south of the island. There are 4 great bars on this beach, playing music and serving delicious food and cocktails. On Sunday there's a cute little hippy market around the pool of nearby Boutique Hostal Salinas.

Lovely Las Salinas

Our favourite beach was Benirras and we would head here most evening to watch the stunning sunset with a mojito in hand. The bongo players come out as the sun sets and people start applauding once the sun disappears. It's a special place.

Stunning sun set at Benirras

Of course I did some shopping while in Ibiza! To the side of Benirras beach is the boutique Deseo selling jewellery and beachwear. I picked up a gorgeous kaftan from here.

Tassels and neon, what's not to love!

Las Dalias hippy market on Saturday is worth the trip but it gets very busy so go in the morning. It sells everything from vintage kaftans, to local jewellery, to baskets, to adorable kids clothes to organic juice. 

Trinkets galore at Las Dalias market

The infamous Sluiz is an Ibiza institution. I was blown away by the range of quirky products on offer, the merchandising in store and the mojitos! From the moment you drive by and see the plastic cows grazing outside, then pull into the parking lot and decide to park in the "only gold diggers" space or the "only high heels" space, the store is incredibly stimulating. In a world dulled down by globalisation it was so refreshing to visit a shop selling such unique products. We picked up some bits for the home, but could have bought so much more. You must visit Sluiz, you really must!

Why wouldn't you want a massive plastic crocodile?

Shopping in Sluiz

And of course we went dancing until the sun came up. Glitterbox at Boom! was my favourite.

Glitter balls at Glitterbox

Shoes in hand after hours of dancing in heels.

And here is a little selection of what I wore on La Isla Blanca.

Dress Seed, Sun glasses Balenciaga, Sandals Topshop

Shirt Gap, Shorts and Sandals Topshop, Bag Labour & Wait,  Sunglasses Miu Miu

Dress vintage, Sunglasses Miu Miu

Dress Whistles, Sandals Kurt Geiger, Bag Marc by Marc Jacobs

Top Zara, Swishy Skirt H&M, Sandals Prada

Dress Mango, Bag Anya Hindmarch, Sandals Prada

Thank you for a great holiday Ibiza, we'll be back soooooooon!

In My Bag

I did a little sale shopping recently but not much as I'm about to start a kitchen renovation and granite work surfaces ain't cheap!

First up the J. Crew sale is flipping brilliant! I got the loveliest, softest, goes with everything in my wardrobe grey sweater.

Sweater £35 J.Crew, Jeans Topshop, Trainers Adidas, Bag Louis Vuitton

I also got these trousers. I'd tried them on when they were ludicrously full priced so was super happy when they'd been reduced by two thirds!

Toothpick jeans £39 J.Crew

Whistles also have a good sale at the moment. The sizes in store are limited but I managed to find another navy sweater to add to my collection and these flattering shorts that I've already worn to work with a breton stripe and out for dinner with a white shirt and heeled sandals.

Navy shorts £45 Whistles

At the Kurt Geiger press day a while back I was kindly gifted a voucher and so spent it on these tassled sandals. Super comfy and I had so many positive comments when I wore them to a photo shoot last week.

Tasseled sandals £55 Kurt Geiger

And while this & Other Stories dress wasn't in the sale, I think it's the perfect summer dress. Spaghetti straps, flippy skirt detail, sitting just above the knee and in a light crepe fabric. Plus in winter I'll layer it with a navy sweater and some biker boots, making this a versatile buy.

Perfect summer dress £55 & Other Stories

Has anyone else scored any bargains in the sales?

Press Day Circuit

As part of my job as a stylist I attend press days. These events take place a little while after the catwalk shows and showcase what each brand will be selling for the forthcoming season. So last week I headed out in the the relentless rain dressed for lots of pavement pounding to see what's new for AW14

Dressing for comfort in H&M, Uniqlo, Topshop, Jaeger and Miu Miu

First up was Arcadia whose brands include Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins and Wallis. The statement necklace trend seems to be sticking around for AW14.

This pleather two piece from Miss Selfridge in winter florals was an eye catching outfit.

This unstructured jacket from Topshop has my name all over it!

Saying goodbye to the loveliness at Arcadia I headed over to Oasis. What a spectacular set up! The theme was 'Fun At The Circus' and it was like stepping into another world full of bumper cars:

And the cutest knitted fish and food props.

This striking orange coat was my favourite item from the collection, what better way than to cheer up a dreary winter day than with a citrus cover up!

I also had my first cronut, very delicious but I could feel my arteries clogging up.

My final stop was Kurt Geiger where I made a mental shopping list of all the shoes I want for winter. These berry brogues and starry flats are gorgeous and practical.

These studded boots are on my shopping list.

Kurt Geiger also showed some great bags. I adore animal print and this roomy shoulder bag is a perfect statement day bag.

Look out for more press day fun next week!