Monday, November 30, 2015

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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Saturday, November 28, 2015

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!

Image 3 of ASOS Premium Satin Contrast Jumpsuit
SATIN CONTRAST JUMPSUIT £60
ASOS PREMIUM

FRINGED TASSEL SKIRT £30
RIVER ISLAND

NAVY FAUX FUR JACKET £39.99
Image 1 of Boohoo Sequin Midi Skirt
SEQUIN MIDI SKIRT £25
FRINGED BAG  £29.99
METALLIC PLISSE SKIRT £49 NOW £39.20
WAREHOUSE
Image 2 of ASOS HIGHNESS Heeled Sandals
POM-POM SATIN SANDALS £42
ASOS
Image 1 of JEWEL EARRINGS from Zara
JEWEL EARRINGS £12.99
Image 3 of River Island Sequin Maxi Skirt
SEQUIN MAXI SKIRT £60
SARONG TROUSERS £49.99
ZARA
Image 2 of ASOS Full Midi Skirt in Metallic with Dip Back
METALLIC MIDI SKIRT £75
ASOS
Image 1 of BA&SH Hopper Jumpsuit With Tuxedo Detailing
TUXEDO DETAILING JUMPSUIT £230
FRINGED AND BEADED BAG £25
TASSEL FRINGE COURTS £30
MISSGUIDED
BOTTLE GREEN LACE PENCIL SKIRT £29.99
ZARA
Velvet blazer | MANGO
VELVET BLAZER £59.99
MANGOImage 1 of River Island Ear  Cuff And Stud Pack
EAR CUFF AND STUD £12 
RIVER ISLAND

FLOWING JUMPSUIT £25.99
ZARA
PASSION BUCKLE SHOES £150 
TOPSHOP LIMITED EDITION
Haute HippieSatin and feather-trimmed crepe blazer


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


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Party in style.....


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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

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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Saturday, November 21, 2015

AQUAZZURA OR DUPE | SPLURGE OR STEAL?


Back to Black


SPLURGE.....
 WILD THING SUEDE FRINGED SANDALS £490 


OR STEAL?

TASSEL FRONT BARELY THERE SANDALS £30


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.



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Thursday, November 19, 2015

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

Image 2 of Story Of Lola Maxi Faux Fur Coat In Mixed Monochrome
MAXI FAUX FUR MONOCHROME COAT £120
STORY OF LOLA

FAUX FUR AFGHAN COAT £98
WAREHOUSE
Image 1 of ASOS WHITE Faux Fur Bomber
FAUX FUR BOMBER £180
ASOS WHITE
Image 1 of Urbancode Patched Faux Fur Gilet
PATCHED FAUX FUR GILET £185
URBAN CODE
& Other Stories | Mohair Blend Faux Fur Coat
MOHAIR BLEND FAUX FUR COAT £285
& OTHER STORIES


BURNT ORANGE FAUX FUR COAT £29.99
ZARA
Leopard faux fur coat | MANGO
LEOPARD FAUX FUR COAT £119.99
MANGO
Image 1 of ASOS WHITE Colour Block Faux Fur Coat
COLOUR BLOCK FAUX FUR COAT £195
ASOS WHITE
& Other Stories | Faux Fur Coat
OFF WHITE FAUX FUR COAT £165
& OTHER STORIES


Image 4 of ASOS PETITE Vintage Faux Fur Coat
VINTAGE FAUX FUR COAT £65
ASOS
Image 1 of ASOS Swing Coat in Patchwork Faux Fur
PATCHWORK FAUX FUR COAT £150
ASOS
Image 1 of Religion Fluffy Faux Fur Coat
FLUFFY FAUX FUR COAT £120
RELIGION
OVERSIZE BLONDE FAUX FUR COAT £120
MISS SELFRIDGE

Image 1 of ASOS PETITE Coat in Pelted Vintage Faux Fur & Shawl Collar
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.


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Friday, November 13, 2015

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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Sunday, November 8, 2015

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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Thursday, November 5, 2015

CASHMERE | THE 'IT' KNIT


Turtleneck Cashmere Sweater | Paris Fashion Week SS15 Street Style www.redreidinghood.com:


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

CASHMERE SOCKS £35
JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN


DARK GREY CASHMERE PONCHO £99.99
ZARA

100% cashmere sweater | MANGO

GREY CASHMERE SWEATER £119.99
MANGO


GREY CASHMERE BEANIE WAS £69 NOW £41.40

OATMEAL CASHMERE WRAP £125
NEXT

Soft Funnel Cashmere Dress, in Black on Whistles
NAVY FUNNEL CASHMERE DRESS £180

GREY CASHMERE SWEATER £335
EILEEN FISHER


CASHMERE FINGERLESS GLOVES WERE £49 NOW £34.30

N.Peal CashmereCashmere turtleneck sweater

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


CASHMERE V NECK WAS £295 NOW £147.50

DARK GREY CASHMERE JUMPER £59.99
H&M PREMIUM


CASHMERE HOODED TOP £165
IRIS AND INK


CASHMERE TRACK PANTS £175
IRIS AND INK

Buy Somerset by Alice Temperley Cashmere Robe, Black, S Online at johnlewis.com

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!) 


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