S/S13- IT DON'T MATTER IF YOU'RE BLACK OR WHITE

Monochrome 

It don't matter if you're black or white... but make sure you're wearing both this spring/summer! 

For all you who moan about having too much black in your wardrobe well you may just be on trend this season. Monochrome is one of the easiest trends to follow as long as you keep it simple. Black and white inevitably work perfectly together for a sophisticated look and adding white to a black item instantly makes a dull outfit exciting. 

Below is one of my style icons Olivia Palermo (you may of seen her featured on The Hills) adding layering and sharp lines she works the monochrome trend perfectly! 

1. ZARA // 2. Topshop £150 stingray leather dress by boutique // 3. Miss Selfridge £28 Black felt floppy hat // 4. ZARA £29.99 Trousers with faux leather // 5. ASOS £40 Snapshot pointed heels 6. ASOS £35 Smart front strap bag

I love how simple 4 & 5 are but still add a great impact to your outfit and would also look great when worn together! I have alway stayed away from very pointy shoes and low heels but my mind has been completely changed especially when worn with tailored trousers they look stylish, sexy and sophisticated! 

Who is your style icon?

Have you got any black items in your closet you could transform with something white?

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S/S13- Leather

LEATHER 

Leather is bang on trend this Spring/Summer and can be worn by absolutely anyone. It can give you that cool edge or a rocky relaxed vibe, even a smart sophisticated look can be achieved with leather depending on what you wear it with and how you accessorize around it. 

Firstly I think a good leather jacket is a staple in anyones wardrobe and can be worn with practically anything! Secondly I love this bag, (2) this is the smart/ sophisticated look I was talking about above, it is perfect for everyday wear whether you are going shopping or going to work and again an over sized bag is something I believe everyone should have in there wardrobe (maybe more than one). 

1. Topshop £52 Collarless biker jacket // 2. Topshop £75 Plated leather tote // 3. River island £75 Black leather look chain long jacket // 4. Topshop £70 Leather loafers by J.W Anderson for Topshop // 5. Nails inc. £19 bling it on black leather & skulls // 6. CHANEL

Why not try something new on a smaller scale with the Nails inc. black leather nail varnish as worn by celebs, it really does work and can be bought in a pack with skulls to give that edgy look and something a bit more fun and different with the recent rise in the nail art craze! 


The CHANEL bag is on my wish list, a long with lots of other CHANEL items! Although it is not currently in my price range as a student, it's definitely something I will be purchasing in the future, and hopefully more than one! 

P.s. When Charlotte is back in Leeds we will tell you all about our trip to see Queen Bey!

What's your favourite designer brand? 

Are you going to be wearing the leather trend this Spring/Summer?

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S/S13- Get Cutting!

C u t o u t s

Cut outs are not to everyone's taste depending on your shape and size, however this season there are so many ways to do it. Below I have shown a variety of ways to wear this trend for Spring/Summer 2013.

My personal favourites are 1, 2 & 3 from Topshop and ASOS. I love the pattern on the first dress which you can also get in a top and skirt, I like the incorporation of different prints and how it has achieved a pretty but edgy look. The second dress is something I am going to purchase my self, it is so sophisticated with the high neck and simple shape but the zig zag cut outs in the middle add something different, I think paired with a simple Vivienne Westwood necklace and pointed heels would finish the look perfectly. 

1. Topshop £42 Acid leaf cutout sun dress // 2. ASOS was £35 now £25 AX Paris dress with cut out waist // 3. Topshop was £59 now £35 brocade cutout dress // 4. Urban Outfitters £16 Sparkle and Fade lurex cut-out crop top // 5. Topshop // 6. ASOS // 7. Urban Outfitters £30.00 Sparkle and Fade cut-out roll neck bodysuit // 8. Urban Outfitters


PS. How awesome is this sunny weather? It's definitely time to start wearing the cut outs and hopefully not getting ridiculous tan lines!

What do you think of the cut out trend?

Will you be taking scissors to fabric any time soon?

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S/S13- Bright and Beautiful

Neon

One must have trend this Spring/Summer is 'neon'!. Personally neon is always something I have avoided, however the catwalks have shown me just how to make it work and the high street is going crazy for it!. I think we can make most of the trend in our accessories for a more than reasonable price! Below are some of the items I love and they can be worked into most outfits!

1. Topshop £16 neon snake sip around purse // 2. Topshop // 3. Boots £4.99 Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer // 4. Bershka £9.99 Transparent bag // 5. American Apparel £9.00 Neon Nail Polish // 7. Topshop £35 Trace neon lace up runners.

Yes the scrunchie is back and even our trainers can be on trend. Although I am more of a lipstick than lipgloss kind of girl I highly recommend the Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer, the vibrant strong colour lasts all night and still gives that strong lipstick look. My favourite is the see through clutch from Bershka (4.) for just £9.99, but be careful what you are putting in there!

   Are you going to grab yourself something neon for this Spring/Summer!?

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