Top to toe Topshop

I bought these black jeans with rose embroidered detail almost 10 weeks ago. It's been far to hot and muggy to wear them in London, but now the weather has that unmistakable hint of winter to it I knew the time had come for those cold weather items to hop into general clothes rotation (AKA the floor).

 I'm a sucker for a pattern, especially on trousers, and these roses stop an outfit becoming too gothic and harsh IMHO.

T-shirt - Topshop 

Jeans - Topshop 

Shoes - Josephine from Poste Mistress 

Tabio - tastic

Not sure pairing my old lady socks with old lady shoes was the best idea, but I did have warm feet, which I often forget is one of the primary goals of successful footwear. 

Trousers - Zara

Socks - Tabio

Shoes - Solea 

Roll on Christmas...

The weather is horrible here in London. Time to say goodbye to sandals, actually wear socks again (I can't tell you how much I despise socks) and get the coats out of the loft. Sad face. The only good thing is that the new series of Mad Men starts on BBC4 tomorrow - you hear that FX? Get your butt in gear and screen True Blood series 3, don't make me wait until the new year. 

Hat - Knitted by a random family member 30 years ago 

Jacket - Army surplus, bought during my 1992 - 1995 Nirvana phase in Lee Green (glam)

Belt - Nicked from brother

Necklace - H&M 

Jumper - Charity Shop 

Trousers - Zara 

Colour Block

This colour combination is rocking my world. All I need are super clumpy red shoes and I'm away. The Marni A/W 10 collection wasn't as mind blowing as usual, but this outfit has stuck in my mind. Once September arrives this will be my colour template.


Photo from Style.com


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Run For It!

Alexander Wang elevated the humble jersey sweatpant and top to fashion items this year. 


I'm not complaining, it was about time companies out there starting offering jersey basics once again. My faithful Uniqlo grey slightly shrunken sweatshirts that I bought in, ooooh...2001 were fraying at the seams and had gone a bit stiff from over washing, but until recently there had been nowhere to get a decent replacement.


Now I am spoilt. Gap have had some great offerings, American Apparel do a grey thermal legging that looks wonderful on, Bonds out in Australia centred an entire campaign around a new style of trackie dak and Whistles did some luxe wool mix bottoms in a harem style that are super comfy but do little to flatter the behind.  


As a woman who likes comfort the jersey thing is a trend I will be persevering with through Autumn - and these are the images that are currently rocking my world...

The luxe take - Vionnet with YSL shoes (yes please to both)

Image from Net A Porter 

Andi from Stylescrapbook - I love how tight these are on the calves - perfect!

Vanessa from The Haute Pursuit with an enviably amazing stomach to boot. 

Camille from Childhood Flames - she is so understated and chic. It's hard to believe she's just in her teens.

Acne sweatpants courtesy of mode d'amour  - I love the pairing of the pants with loafers and tucking in the shirt. 

Dries Van Noten - Clothes Designed For Me

I go through many designer crushes, but often the looks that I love are ones that aren't very 'me'. As much as I love Moschino, I'm not very bling, and whilst I adore Vivienne Westwood in reality there's a bit too much tit for everyday life. So many fashion items are things that I know that I could neither pull off nor be truly comfortable in. 

One exception is Dries Van Noten. The colours, fabric clashes, proportions, silhouette - it's all in keeping with my style. Before Koh Samui on Monmouth Street closed down (RIP) I managed to bag a couple of Dries jumpers for about £80 each (usual price around £400 - £600) which I am always scared of wearing because they are a) cashmere and b) I have moths, so c) I know I will get holes in them if I take them out of their protective bags. But I should. I promise myself here and now I shall wear them this coming Autumn. 

I will use the whole of the Dries Van Noten A/W collection as my wardrobe inspiration come September - I think I already have a lot of it covered (baggy tops, tailored trousers) but top of the list for new acquisitions are painterly prints and a REALLY GOOD COAT. 

P.s. my model obsession at the moment is Tati Cotilar, pictured above all in black. Designers & mag editors please note - I need to see more of this splendid woman. 

All photos from Style.com