6 FIX | TIE THE KNOT

1: Tie front sweatshirt £14.99 New Look / 2: Beanie £12 Asos / 

3: Bucket Bag £803.97 Victoria Beckham / 4: Candle £60 Byredo /

5: Leather Skirt £295 Now £265.50 Warehouse / 6: Boots £79.99 Zara

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Six pieces to freshen up your wardrobe each week.

DRESS CODE | PARTY

This party season why not go against the grain with NET-A-DRESSERS favorite alternative party pieces.....

And not a dress in sight!

SATIN CONTRAST JUMPSUIT £60

ASOS PREMIUM

FRINGED TASSEL SKIRT £30

RIVER ISLAND

NAVY FAUX FUR JACKET £39.99

ZARA

SEQUIN MIDI SKIRT £25

 BOOHOO

FRINGED BAG  £29.99

ZARA

METALLIC PLISSE SKIRT £49 NOW £39.20
WAREHOUSE

POM-POM SATIN SANDALS £42
ASOS

JEWEL EARRINGS £12.99

ZARA

SEQUIN MAXI SKIRT £60

RIVER ISLAND

SARONG TROUSERS £49.99

ZARA

METALLIC MIDI SKIRT £75
ASOS

TUXEDO DETAILING JUMPSUIT £230

BA&SH

FRINGED AND BEADED BAG £25

ZARA

TASSEL FRINGE COURTS £30
MISSGUIDED

BOTTLE GREEN LACE PENCIL SKIRT £29.99

ZARA

VELVET BLAZER £59.99
MANGO
EAR CUFF AND STUD £12 
RIVER ISLAND

FLOWING JUMPSUIT £25.99

ZARA

PASSION BUCKLE SHOES £150 

TOPSHOP LIMITED EDITION



SATIN AND FEATHER TRIMMED JACKET £825 NOW £412.50
HAUTE HIPPIE


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Party in style.....

6 FIX | SKIN DEEP

1: Sweater £24.99 H&M / 2: Sunglasses £17.99 Now £9.99 Mango /

3: Flare cropped jeans £25.99 Zara / 4: Cepheus Set £57 Aesop /

5: Dionysus suede bag £780 Gucci / 6: Boots £49.99 Mango

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With the onslaught of cooler temperatures, a quick cross examination of my wardrobe reveals some not so startling evidence.....Black on black, and a foray into fringe and snakeskin this season.

 Whilst embracing scales on boots can only be a good thing, the central heating and icy temps have caused my winter skin to become somewhat reptilian too. My weapon of choice.....Aesop's hydrating geranium leaf body products.

 And, with an 'investment' bag (fashion speak for costs a 'lotta' dollars) thrown into the mix, you could say I'm somewhat 'skinspired' right now.


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Six pieces to freshen up your wardrobe each week.

AQUAZZURA OR DUPE | SPLURGE OR STEAL?

Image via Pinterest

SPLURGE.....

 WILD THING SUEDE FRINGED SANDALS £490 

AQUAZZURA

OR STEAL?

TASSEL FRONT BARELY THERE SANDALS £30

MISSGUIDED

For party dressing I'm in favour of shelving the opaques and dipping my toes into something altogether more glam. These Aquazzura sandals have been buzzing around my head for a while......I blame too many close encounters on my Instagram feed, especially on the stunning Savina Chai. 

But, I'm all for exploring alternatives, particularly when my bank balance says otherwise, and this Missguided look-alike isn't a bad place to start.

NO FAUX PAS | IT'S FAKE

STELLA McCARTNEY

LOUIS VUITTON

SHRIMPS
All images via

Faux fur has climbed the ranks with hero status this season. Exuding modern cool, the furry stuff has never been so much fun, with electric colours, bold stripes, and quirky designs thrown into the mix. 


GET THE LOOK FOR LESS........


MIX FAUX FUR COAT £120
WAREHOUSE


MAXI FAUX FUR MONOCHROME COAT £120
STORY OF LOLA

FAUX FUR AFGHAN COAT £98
WAREHOUSE

FAUX FUR BOMBER £180
ASOS WHITE

PATCHED FAUX FUR GILET £185
URBAN CODE

MOHAIR BLEND FAUX FUR COAT £285
& OTHER STORIES


BURNT ORANGE FAUX FUR COAT £29.99
ZARA

LEOPARD FAUX FUR COAT £119.99
MANGO

COLOUR BLOCK FAUX FUR COAT £195
ASOS WHITE

OFF WHITE FAUX FUR COAT £165
& OTHER STORIES



VINTAGE FAUX FUR COAT £65
ASOS

PATCHWORK FAUX FUR COAT £150
ASOS

FLUFFY FAUX FUR COAT £120
RELIGION

OVERSIZE BLONDE FAUX FUR COAT £120
MISS SELFRIDGE


PELTED VINTAGE FAUX FUR COAT £95
ASOS


For down time pairing, throw a faux fur coat over jeans and a chunky knit sweater. Or, for some chic after dark drama, conceal and reveal with a slip of a dress underneath......It's pretty much guaranteed to get you noticed.

 Whatever incarnation, it's the ultimate in laid back luxe, that's sure to keep you looking ultra cool and super cosy this winter.

SEQUINS

1: Sweater £85 Reiss / 2: Perfume £42 Balmain / 

3: Earrings £285 Eddie Borgo / 4: Sequin Skirt £45 Oasis /

 5: Faux Fur Clutch £19.99 New Look / 6: Candle £45 Baobab /

 7: Lipstick £27 Tom Ford / 8: Sandals £70 River Island 

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We need to talk about Xmas? Granted it's still November, but it's one of my favorite times of year to start adding a touch of luxe to my wardrobe. To be honest the contents of my closet all year round heavily feature the essential favorites, black, grey, navy and white (in case you hadn't noticed), all with the less detail the better.

 But the idea of some sartorial sparkle, that works with my can't-live-without pieces has been at the forefront of my mind.....Enter, a sequin pencil skirt. 

It could be said it's a reflex reaction to all that chunky knitwear I've been wearing on a daily basis, and yes it's a statement, I know. But, it's also a timeless classic that works with all the go to basics. I'll be playing down the bling, with a simple menswear grey roll neck sweater (OK the knits haven't entirely disappeared) to keep the look clean and chic. 

So, come this holiday season I guess you could say that I'm 'going for gold', with the perfect balance of feminine luxe, meets masculine casual......Just the way I like it.  


In other news, have you seen my newly updated Pinterest boards? Consider my index digit now surgically attached to the Pin it button (Mr N-A-D. thinks so anyway), as it's fast becoming my new addiction.


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6 FIX | UNIFORM

1: Coat £130 Now £91 Wallis / 2: Sunglasses £17.99 Now £9.99 Mango /

3: Sweater £28 Topshop / 4: Bag £59.15 Jessica Buurman / 

5: Leather sneakers £55 Superga / 6: Flared cropped jeans £29.99 Zara 

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Six pieces to freshen up your wardrobe each week.

CASHMERE | THE 'IT' KNIT

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When it comes to winter dressing there's really nothing more luxurious or warmer than pure cashmere. From top to toe this is the season to get down and cosy with this timeless classic. The simplicity and beauty of cashmere comes from being able to casually throw it on with your favorite old ripped jeans, or for the ultimate in laid back chicness (a.k.a. the fine art of looking 'perfectly imperfect') why not ditch the usual skinny jeans/nice top combo, and rock up to a casual winter supper invite wearing a slouchy cashmere sweater over a simple maxi. Solving all your wardrobe dilemmas, you'll be super stylish, relaxed, and warm as toast too....... (We do have a lot of drafty old houses up here in the Cotswold's!) 

CARMEN BLACK CASHMERE HIGH NECK £160

 81 HOURS

CASHMERE SOCKS £35
JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN

DARK GREY CASHMERE PONCHO £99.99
ZARA

GREY CASHMERE SWEATER £119.99
MANGO

GREY CASHMERE BEANIE WAS £69 NOW £41.40

N.PEAL

OATMEAL CASHMERE WRAP £125
NEXT

NAVY FUNNEL CASHMERE DRESS £180

WHISTLES

GREY CASHMERE SWEATER £335
EILEEN FISHER

CASHMERE FINGERLESS GLOVES WERE £49 NOW £34.30

N.PEAL

IVORY CASHMERE TURTLE NECK SWEATER WAS £299 NOW £177.40
N.PEAL

CASHMERE V NECK WAS £295 NOW £147.50

JOSEPH

DARK GREY CASHMERE JUMPER £59.99
H&M PREMIUM

CASHMERE HOODED TOP £165
IRIS AND INK

CASHMERE TRACK PANTS £175
IRIS AND INK

BLACK CASHMERE ROBE £255
SOMERSET BY ALICE TEMPERLEY

I'm sometimes as guilty as the next person wanting to recreate the high fashion looks I see on my style crushes. But, I always ask myself, will I still love it when the trend has passed, and the answer more often than not is 'no'. Investing in the classics and saving on the trends is the mantra I try to go by. I can't swear I'll always be true to the cause, but the credit card is in temporary lock down til the Christmas shopping begins...... 

(Well, for now anyway!)