July Wish List: Top Ten

Summer feels like it could finally be here (fingers crossed!), and so I'm off to Cornwall for the weekend to dust off my very novice surfing skills. So for this month's Wish List I have gone for tie dye and metallics - a chic twist on 90s surf fashion that is incredibly now. These pieces could also work for the festival season, and will give you a grungy edge over all the flower power boho babes. 

The silver Birkenstocks I already own and love - they are ridiculously comfortable, without being too clumpy, and the metallic leather jazzes up what could otherwise be rather plain shoes. Whistles have got it right once again with the gorgeous white sweater, and why not go all white by teaming the sweater with the Next shorts? So, without further ado, here are my top ten surf-inspired pieces for July:

1.

TOPSHOP

metallic pleat cami

£14

www.topshop.com

2.

WHISTLES

white libbi sculptured sweat

£85

www.whistles.co.uk

3.

RIVER ISLAND

grey acid wash jeans

£35

www.riverisland.com

4.

BIRKENSTOCK

classic silver

£46.95

www.birkenstock.co.uk

5.

TOPSHOP

basic burnout tee

£16

www.topshop.com

6.

NEXT

white roll-up short

£18

www.next.co.uk

7.

ESSIE

metallic blue rhapsody

£7.99

www.superdrug.com

8.

CUTLER AND GROSS

0164 blue on black

£310

www.cutlerandgross.com

9. 

RIVER ISLAND

black tie dye maxi dress

£28

www.riverisland.com

10.

NIKE

rosherun black trainers

£70

www.asos.com

So I hope that my July Wish List inspires you to get down to the beach and into the water this weekend too! I must say, London life has been getting the better of me recently, so I'm really looking forward to reaching the coast and getting in touch with my inner surfer girl!

What's on your July Wish List?

Love Lucy x

June Wish List: Top Ten

First things first, I must make a brief apology for my absence from the Bloggersphere over the last few weeks; I had a much needed holiday, and the week before and after have been totally crazy at work! But I had a really lovely two weeks away in Portugal, and have had inspiration for some holiday posts over the next month.

Now to my favourite month of the year - June! The sun is shining, everyone looks healthier and happier, and it is my birthday next week! My June Wish List is inspired by the beautiful sunshine that London has been basking in this week (please, please last for another few weeks at least!). I am loving the "White Heat" trend at the moment, and have complemented these items with some bright summery pieces (I am totally in love with the Topshop beaded rainbow jacket and the River Island dreamcatcher necklace!). So please do dive in and enjoy my June Wish List:

1.

TOPSHOP

rainbow beaded jacket

£150

www.topshop.com

2.

WHISTLES

white tia jacquard dress

£155

www.whistles.co.uk

3.

TOPSHOP

nelson chunky 2 part sandals

£45

www.topshop.com

4.

RIVER ISLAND

multicoloured dreamcatcher necklace

£28

www.riverisland.com

5.

TOPSHOP

LA burnout top

£18

www.topshop.com

6.

ZARA

ethnic jacquard mini skirt

£29.99

www.zara.com

7.

BIRKENSTOCK

black patent t-bar sandals

£49.95

www.office.co.uk

8.

KLEAR KLUTCH

transparent clutch made in the UK

£59.99

www.klearklutch.com

9.

ACCESSORIZE

isra stone ring

£12

www.accessorize.com

10. 

WHISTLES

elise cashmere curved hem

£165

www.whistles.co.uk

So I do hope that those of you in the UK are enjoying the weather as much as I am, and that the weather elsewhere in the world is as equally as gorgeous. Let's celebrate it by making June our most fashionably fun month yet!

What is on your June Wish List?

Love Lucy x

April Wish List: Top Ten

For those of us living in the UK, March was a pretty chilly month, and if the weather reports are to be listened to, April isn't looking too promising either. As depressing as this may initially seem, I am inclined to use this unseasonal cold-snap to practice my styling for the colder seasons (although the high street is evidently trying to pretend that kinder weather is on the way, and Spring/Summer 2013 clothes are all that can be found in the shops!). I have chosen bright but layer-able clothes for this month's Wish List - such as the pink Topshop cami and the Next blue pac-a-mac - this way I can wear spring colours whilst protecting against the undesirable weather. I have also included Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette to bring some Spring scents into my life! So, here's a look at my Top Ten for April:

1.

WHISTLES

blue wooster tote (in the sale!)

£90

www.whistles.co.uk

2.

MARC JACOBS

daisy eau de toilette 50ml

£45

www.boots.com

3.

NEXT

blue pac-a-mac

£28

www.next.co.uk

4.

DAISY

aura chakra bracelet in 24c gold

£86

www.daisyjewellery.com

5.

TOPSHOP

pink strappy cami

£18

www.topshop.com

6.

TOPSHOP

love tube skirt

£22

www.topshop.com

7.

BURBERRY PRORSUM

metallic python bow belt in teal blue

£495

uk.burberry.com

8.

CHANEL

le vernis nail colour in rose exuberant

£18

www.selfridges.com

9.

ZARA

zebra pattern jacquard coat

£89.99

www.zara.com

10.

TOPSHOP

soldier colour block platforms

£80

www.topshop.com

So, I know it's cold out there, but do try to layer up some colours to put some cheer into your days! I'm also going to make sure that I up my exercise and eat cleanly (especially after all those Easter eggs!), and I'm hoping these little things will make a big difference in my attitude towards this dreary weather. 

What will you be wearing this April to cheer yourself up?

Love Lucy x

March Wish List: Top Ten

So, it's been a little while since I've posted. I've not forgotten about my beloved blog, I have just been ridiculously busy at work! As I work in events the nature of my job is that it comes and goes in waves; and unfortunately I nearly drowned in my wave on numerous occasions over the last few weeks! But thankfully I have finally found the time to write my latest post, and I must say I am rather excited about this one...

As you may have noticed from most of my posts, I often like to play it quite safe; but recent goings-on in the industry have inspired me to be a little more adventurous! The items I have chosen this month are all very "in vogue" with the current fashion fascination of luxe sportswear - inspired by the likes of Queen Delevingne (whose t-shirt I wanted to include in this post, but unsurprisingly they have all sold out, however it has been replaced with another amazing slogan tee saying "totes jel of my Chanel?" - if only I actually had a Chanel!). So without further ado, here are my top ten items for March:

1.

FRENCH SOLE

moochers in black dalmatian and ponyhair, with a glitter toe-cap, and neon green trim

£95

www.frenchsole.com

2. 

ZARA

combination jacket with zips

£89.99

www.zara.com

3.

RAG & BONE

The Grand Prix leather-paneled twill leggings-style jeans

£250

www.net-a-porter.com

4.

THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL COMPANY

lilac metallic 13" satchel

£65

www.cambridgesatchel.co.uk

5.

TOPSHOP

side split tee maxi dress

£26

www.topshop.com

6.

CUTLER & GROSS

0734 fuchsia

£310

www.cutlerandgross.com

7.

BURBERRY PRORSUM

metallic leather trench in metal petrol blue

£2,995

uk.burberry.com

8.

WHISTLES

croc makeup bag in black

£35

www.whistles.co.uk

9.

BLACK SCORE

totes jel of my Chanel? tee

£40

store.blackscore.co.uk

10.

TOPSHOP

knitted fluro twist jumper

£38

www.topshop.com

My mood for March is definitely relaxed with a twist of fun. What with all the gloomy weather in London at the moment, we certainly need a few fun (and warm!) items to cheer us up!

What is on your March wish list?

Love Lucy x

LFW: My Favourite Looks

London Fashion Week sadly ended on Tuesday evening - but what a Fashion Week it was! (And at least we have Milan and Paris to keep us going!) I don't know about you, but I loved having a look at what all our London based designers had to offer, and I have to say that it reinforced how much talent we have here in the UK. We really are a creative bunch, and I love how creativity is fostered and encouraged by the British Fashion Council, as well as our fashion fans.

As you know, I was incredibly lucky to have attended the Issa London show at Somerset House last Saturday, and as it happens, this certainly was one of my highlight shows of LFW. But I would love to share a few more shows that I feel deserve recognition for their fabulous collections. So without further a-do, here are some of my favourite LFW February 2013 looks:

Mary Katrantzou 

Peter Pilotto

Burberry Prorsum

Mulberry

Aminaka Wilmont

Topshop Unique

Zoe Jordan

Whistles

Tom Ford

Anya Hindmarch

It really was a fascinating couple of days - what with Tom Ford's return to the catwalk, Whistles showcasing their first Fashion Week collection, and fun & games at the Anya show! I would also really love to own that Zoe Jordan dress - it looks comfortable yet divine! 

I hope you enjoyed LFW as much as I did - and if you're missing it then do try and come down to Somerset House either tomorrow or Sunday for London Fashion Weekend! I have tickets for tomorrow afternoon, and there are still some available here!

Another thing to keep in mind is the Vogue Festival on the 27th and 28th of April. I have bought tickets for a lecture titled: "Behind the Scenes of a Vogue Cover Shoot" and I am terribly excited to learn more about the industry. You can buy tickets for that event here!

And finally, please do like my Facebook page, it would mean an awful lot to me as I really want to keep growing my blog and sharing my passion.

Thanks in advance all you beautiful people!

Love Lucy x