tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12849162017782283842024-03-13T04:19:47.283+00:00Running in Platformsrunninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-87916328916891593512013-02-03T20:39:00.002+00:002013-02-03T20:39:07.001+00:00Label Lust: Cheap MondaySomehow Swedish brand <i>Cheap Monday </i>have only appeared on my radar recently but I can't get enough of the brand's easy, laid back look. They have been around since 2004 but are gaining a bigger following thanks to being sold on websites such as <i>ASOS</i> and in store at <i>Urban Outfitters</i>. Well known for their extensive denim range; the brand's SS13 collection includes jersey separates, dresses, quirky accessories and shoes to lust over. If you are a grey jersey fan you will probably love the collection as much as I do- see my favourites below.<div>
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<i>Cube metallic heeled pumps </i>(LOVE these!)</div>
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As you can see the brand epitomises the casual, 'I just threw this outfit together' look, perfect for the girl who loves fashion but doesn't like her look to be too high maintenance. You can never have enough grey and black items in your wardrobe and they are perfect for everyday layering whilst maintaining a point of interest, e.g the cut out details. Check out the full collection at <a href="http://www.cheapmonday.com/">www.cheapmonday.com</a> and shop online at <a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a> or <a href="http://www.nelly.com/">www.nelly.com</a></div>
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runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-57701311385533541222013-01-18T12:46:00.000+00:002013-01-18T12:46:27.830+00:00Monochrome magicSearching for a trans-seasonal look to fill the gap between burgundy velvet and pastel knits? Look no further than monochrome - think crisp whites and sporty blacks with just a hint of colour thrown in, as seen in many a SS13 catwalk collection.<br />
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Black and white can at first appear a bit on the dull side; conjuring up images of drab office wear and uniforms but this Spring's take on the look is anything but... young and fresh, SS13 monochrome is perfect for day and evening wear.<br />
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The high street has gone for this trend in a big way- look for slightly structured items with straight lines in heavy jersey or neoprene fabrics. Mesh panels and sporty details are also key and flashes of red and blue help to break the look up.</div>
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For day this black jersey dress looks perfect with a faux leather biker jacket slung over- pick up a bigger size than normal for the sporty look. I am absolutely in love with these Topshop boots and they complete the look with a pair of thick black tights and simple make-up.</div>
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For evening, monochrome goes a little bit 90's with this black cut out top, tucked into a structured white mini skirt. These grey and white wedge boots keep the look modern and the reversible 3.1 Phillip Lim clutch is the only accessory you need.</div>
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I love the colours of Christmas: the deep festive shades with a metallic sheen that loosely resemble baubles and sweet wrappers (Quality Street anyone?). Vibrant yet dark shades of green, purple and blue look striking on a simple-cut party dress with minimal accessories needed. Bonus points if the dress comes in a jacquard material, like the green Jonathan Saunders number above.<br />
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This may actually be my favourite look of the season: strong, modern and the perfect line between androgyny and subtle femininity. Once again jacquard is the ideal fabric for a structured suit and this looks best worn with high, high heels, big brushed out hair and a lightweight vest underneath to flash a little bit of skin. My love for Stella McCartney's vibrant blue trouser suit knows no bounds but the fitted trouser and nipped in waist of the baroque Jason Wu suit is the most flattering of the lot.<br />
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There were a plethora of goth-glam LBDs on the AW12 catwalks and these are just a handful of my favourites. Think velvet, studding, cross prints, heavy beading, peplum detail and my old favourite- leather. Looks most striking worn with bare legs and a pair of spiky pointed toe heels but if you can't bear the cold then tights and some platform ankle boots will do the trick.<br />
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I'm sure you'll agree, lots of strong Christmas party looks to choose from! Here's my pick of the best high street alternatives:<br />
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Famous for <i>those</i><b> </b>sequined jumpers and now his fabulous leather pieces, Markus Lupfer's collaboration with ASOS features the latter in a big way for a goth meets baroque collection.<br />
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These pieces would look best styled with similar prints or other dark leathers: think maroon, emerald green and deep purples. A pair of chunky biker boots and a military style jacket would work wonders with the dress and for those of you not so taken by leather clothing as I am, the fold-over clutch is a more subtle alternative. Wear with a slouchy grey t-shirt, black skinny jeans and dramatic eyes.<br />
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runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-65432508378032758062012-11-12T22:37:00.000+00:002012-11-12T22:48:41.807+00:00HeroesI've barely touched on beauty in the past on this blog, minus the odd nail art post, but in the interest of branching out I wanted to write a little about my favourite beauty products. The title of the post sums them up - hero products I use regularly and feel a little bit lost without. Everyone has a few and I wanted to share mine.<br />
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Lets start with hair products. I don't tend to use too many products on my hair as I hate that 'over styled' feel and like my hair to look as natural as possible. However, no ones hair looks perfect without a little help and these three products do just that.<br />
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<b>Mark Hill Get Gorgeous! No Knots! Leave-in Detangling Spray </b>is the first thing I reach for after washing my hair. For some reason my hair is prone to knotting and after washing it can be a bit of a nightmare to get a brush through. This detangling spray does exactly what it's supposed to do: untangle my hair without weighing it down. The spray is fairly light, gets to work straight away and can also be used on dry hair if it gets knotty throughout the day, although make sure to spray it from a distance so it doesn't wet your hair too much.<br />
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<b>Batiste Dry Shampoo Big & Bouncy XXL Volume </b>is next on my heroes list. I'm sure, by now everyone has discovered the merits of dry shampoo and realised that Batiste make both the cheapest and the best on the market. This particular one has a little extra added to it however and really does give your hair a bit more volume where you most need it. Spray onto clean hair around the roots, massage with your fingers and lightly brush out any excess for volumized yet natural looking hair. Great for using before backcombing too but be careful not to use too much or you won't be able to get a brush through it for some time!<br />
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My final hair product comes from perhaps a less well known brand than the others and one I only came across by accident. <b>Percy & Reed Quite Frankly Flawless Finishing Polish </b>is a great product for both smoothing and adding a bit of texture to the lengths of your hair. It also happens to smell rather amazing; rub a tiny amount between your palms and smooth down any flyaway strands at the top and then push the middle section of your hair up with the remaining polish. It manages to be light weight enough not to make your hair feel greasy but thick enough to hold a style and always helps to add a little extra something to my (predominantly flat) hair.<br />
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Good quality products that enhance your various make-up styles are hard to come by. I go from one face cream to the next and am not too fussy when it comes to make-up removers and face washes but these two products have earned themselves a rightful place in my heroes list.<br />
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The more expensive of the two, <b>Too Faced Shadow Insurance Anti-Crease Eyeshadow Primer </b>is well worth its £16.50 price tag. Again, I stumbled across this product by accident but haven't looked back, using it daily under my eyeshadow. A thin layer of this skin colour primer on my eyelids perfectly holds my eyeshadow in place for the majority of the day without having to reapply and can also be worn on its own to even the tone of your eyelids. Eyeshadow seems to hold much better and come out a stronger shade when worn combined with this primer and the product has lasted me for ages despite me using it most days. I've never been particularly fussed about face primer but this eyeshadow primer is definitely worth using for longer lasting make-up.<br />
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If your skin is anything like mine it is liable to become a little shiny throughout the day, especially if you're having a busy day rushing around at work. <b>Fashionista Shine Stopper Translucent Loose Powder, </b>available from Superdrug, is the perfect quick-fix for shine: simply dust a thin layer over your face and all shine is eradicated, leaving your skin looking matte and even. The colour of the powder is fairly pale but doesn't change the colour of your skin and a little bit goes a long way. My handbag feels empty without it.<br />
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I'm not sure I could rave about these final two products enough if I tried. <b>Body Shop Moringa Body Butter </b>is literally the best body cream I've ever used: superlative fully justified here. The smell is clean, fresh and gently floral without being overbearing and manages to stay on your skin long after applying. The cream is the perfect consistency for my sometimes-dry skin, leaving it soft but not so soft you end up feeling clammy hours later. Perhaps not the most well-known Body Shop scent but Moringa is definitely the perfect scent for me and this cream is my absolute favourite.<br />
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<b>Garnier Body Tonic Sugar Scrub </b>is another pretty amazing hero product of mine. Finding the perfect scrub for your skin can be a bit of a nightmare; an endless search for a scrub that is gentle enough not to damage your skin but strong enough to actually make a noticeable difference. This is the best one I've found for a reasonable price and doesn't leave an absolute mess all over the shower when you're finished with it. Use a couple of times a week for smooth arms and legs.<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.superdrug.com/">www.superdrug.com</a></i><br />
<i><a href="http://www.percyandreed.com/">www.percyandreed.com</a></i><br />
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If there's one fabric you should be investing in this season then it's leather. Once the type of fabric you wouldn't have dreamt of wearing on anything other than shoes and outerwear, leather has crept its way onto a variety of other clothing items and is more versatile than ever for AW12.<br />
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Leather has become highly wearable: find it on t-shirts, skinny trousers, pleated skirts and the little leather dress, as seen on Leigh Lezark (above image). I have no particular preference to real leather over 'pleather': the quality of the latter has improved vastly and most high street stores offer good quality pleather for a fraction of the price of a real leather alternative. Wear with denims, crisp whites, grey marl and khaki for a relaxed day look.<br />
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The below are just a selection of all the high street has to offer. I picked up the Zara dress myself this week and it is my favourite new item: a great way to work leather into your smart-casual work wardrobe without going all out.</div>
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runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-35799001301747821162012-10-01T22:12:00.000+01:002012-10-01T22:12:49.824+01:00The coats the thingWriting this from my room, trying to avoid looking out the window at the hideous weather. And to think, just under a month ago I was basking in the sun in Morocco. Sad face.<br />
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But the rubbish weather does have one (small) upside; it is finally time to crack out a great winter coat or two. I remember thinking how boring coats were when you only really had the option to buy black or grey, waist length or down to the knee, single or double breasted. Not any more!<br />
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If you're buying high street you can afford to pick up a couple of different styles in order to keep your Autumn outfits fresh and interesting. Here's my pick of the high streets AW12 offerings:<br />
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<i>Navy longline biker jacket, New Look, £54.99</i><br />
I may be biased as I bought this coat a couple of weeks ago and have been wearing it ever since but navy is <b>the </b>easiest colour to wear this Autumn-Winter. Goes perfectly with the AW12 palette of khaki, oxblood, teal and charcoal grey but also looks great worn over a bright tee or blouse.<br />
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<i>Cranberry faux fur jacket, Miss Selfridge, £95</i><br />
I love the glamorous look of a faux fur jacket but sometimes find them bulky on my petite frame. The waist tie on this jacket rectifies that issue perfectly; wear with skinny jeans, chunky black ankle boots and big blow-dried hair.<br />
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<i>Black bomber jacket, Warehouse, £85</i><br />
I love the masculine feel of this jacket, be careful to style it proportionately on the bottom half to balance out the loose fit.<br />
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<i>Mint knitted jacket, H&M, £99.99</i><br />
Who says a winter coat needs to be in a dark shade? The minty colour of this H&M coat for some reason makes me think of the White Witch from the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe... but a nice version. One of the most expensive of my coat picks but will help you to stand out from the crowd and just think how good it will look on a snowy day...<br />
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<i>Military contrast sleeve jacket, Mango at ASOS, £99.99</i><br />
Contrast sleeves are everywhere this Autumn-Winter and this jacket looks like it would be roomy enough to fit over a chunky knit or two. A more grown-up shade of khaki than some on the high street making for a subtle way of adapting the military trend into a working wardrobe.<br />
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<i>Black quilted detail jacket, Warehouse, £95</i><br />
If you still favour a black jacket then this should be the one: quilt detail, nipped in waist and overall a flattering jacket that will work well with the majority of your wardrobe. Make the most of a slim figure by wearing it tied-up at the waist and turn the collar up for that classic Burberry-esque look.<br />
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Another great Warehouse coat (they are on fire for AW12!) and this is a perfect casual coat for lazy weekends. Another example of contrast sleeves with the extra interest from the shearling detail on the collar.<br />
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<i>Tartan and fur detail jacket, River Island, £85</i><br />
This jacket caught my eye for it's individuality: tartan detail (a strong choice for Autumn-Winter) paired with a faux fur trim makes for a good combination in my eyes. Wear with black and lots of it to keep warm and stylish in the cold.<br />
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<a href="http://www.newlook.com/">www.newlook.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/">www.missselfridge.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.warehouse.co.uk/">www.warehouse.co.uk</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hm.com/">www.hm.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.riverisland.com/">www.riverisland.com</a>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-27569972294828279852012-09-18T21:08:00.001+01:002012-09-18T21:09:39.620+01:00H&M presents Lana del ReySomehow Lana del Rey's collaboration with European high street giant H&M seemed to slip under the radar (for me at least) until a day or so again, when browsing on the H&M website I came across the campaign images. New to the music and fashion worlds she may be, her iconic look has cemented her as one to watch and I am a big fan of her music, not to mention that amazing mane of hers (serious hair envy!).<br />
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Have a glance at a small selection of her model shots for the range, the final one being my favourite.<br />
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The collection isn't exactly anything out of the ordinary for H&M but the soft pastel knits, white separates and floral notes are wearable and invoke Lana's retro pin-up style. And all at H&M's reasonable prices of course - check out the rest of the collection in store and <a href="http://www.hm.com/">online</a>.</div>
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The jeans and t-shirts still exist but they have become overshadowed by printed blazers, Sports luxe hi-tops, leather trousers, bodycon skirts, embellishment and that all-important bed-hair to top the look off.<br />
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<i>Wireless festival outfit - Urban Outfitters tie-dye t-shirt, Bershka necklace, Topshop shorts (with a bit of DIY studding)</i> </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Inspired by the amazing <a href="http://www.theraggedpriest.com/">Ragged Priest</a>-esque studded denim jackets and and after a bit of googling I ordered a pack of 25 large conical studs from the Studs and Punks</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.studsandpunks.co.uk/">website</a><span style="background-color: white;"> for £6.95- they have a great selection of different size, shape and colour studs in different volumes and the delivery was very quick. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I decided to stud the front pockets, the shoulders, the collar tips and a line across the back of the jacket and was really pleased with the results - it was much easier to do than I imagined and although I only bought the smallest quantity I could have easily bought a bigger pack and carried on studding the entire thing. Below is the finished article - not bad for a first go I reckon!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">For a great selection of stud-worthy vintage clothing check out ASOS Marketplace - </span><a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/women" style="background-color: white;">https://marketplace.asos.com/women</a> and the full stud range at <a href="http://www.studsandpunks.co.uk/">www.studsandpunks.co.uk</a>.<br />
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All images owned by Running in Platformsrunninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-24108029171467004882012-05-11T13:14:00.002+01:002012-05-11T13:14:28.950+01:00Spring Obsession: Studs and Tie-dyeIf someone had told me this time last year that in May 2012 I'd be obsessed with everything heavily studded and tie-dyed, I definitely wouldn't have believed them. SS12's key looks are featuring the above in a serious way: influenced by grunge looks of the 90s and the hippy 70s, colliding with the ice-cream pastels and embellished denims of the present year, the high street has fallen for studs and tie-dye in a big way. And so have I.<br />
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Vintage is a great way to tap into the trend with a few statement pieces (try ASOS marketplace for studded denim and a never-ending supply of tie-dyed tees) but if you want a quick fix you have an endless amount of choice on the high street:<br />
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<i>Sweatshirt, Urban Outfitters, £45</i></div>
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<i>Boots, Missguided, £54.99</i></div>
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<i>Cropped sweatshirt, Topshop, £34</i></div>
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<i>Bracelet, ASOS, £8</i></div>
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<i>Collar, Freedom at Topshop, £30</i></div>
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<i>T-shirt, River Island, £12</i></div>
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<i>Skirt, River Island, £20</i></div>
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<i>Slippers, Zara, £25.99</i></div>
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<i>Hi-tops, Urban Outfitters, £38</i></div>
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<i>Headband, Topshop, £8.50</i></div>
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<i>Top, Miss Selfridge, £39.99</i></div>
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<i>Maxi dress, Topshop, £42</i></div>
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<i>Denim shorts, River Island, £35</i></div>
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<i>Bag, Zara, £39.99</i></div>
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<i>Fringed bag, Urban Outfitters, now £45</i></div>
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You don't have to go all out in a Versace-esque studded leather dress or top-to-toe tie-dyes (the latter look doesn't tend to work outside of festivals), you can buy into the look with a tie-dye bag paired with a monochrome outfit or a pair of studded flats with skinny jeans and a t-shirt. My personal favourites are studded collar/cuff white shirts with a pair of lightly tie-dyed denim shorts. The shirt makes it a clean look and the tie-dye denim adds the bit of colour we could all use during rainy British Springtime.<br />
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<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/">www.urbanoutfitters.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.missguided.co.uk/">www.missguided.co.uk</a><br />
<a href="http://www.topshop.com/">www.topshop.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.riverisland.com/">www.riverisland.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/">www.missselfridge.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.zara.com/">www.zara.com</a>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-14015039958403557262012-03-30T16:50:00.000+01:002012-03-30T16:50:52.276+01:00Developing an obsession: Metallics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEAyRU4mWz8zh9INkxEs9o5kjoAc9x81ND6e2mBNzj3wxTzV0RSLM_nTkPDmvC-Bn28JCEU_MxaZgfsY-7KIZH2SmGwM2fRDNxxv5f0CvRg2ULYgqR_m2aKCcm9V4EIDDh7Vw6LzIGA5Jm/s1600/IMAG0348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEAyRU4mWz8zh9INkxEs9o5kjoAc9x81ND6e2mBNzj3wxTzV0RSLM_nTkPDmvC-Bn28JCEU_MxaZgfsY-7KIZH2SmGwM2fRDNxxv5f0CvRg2ULYgqR_m2aKCcm9V4EIDDh7Vw6LzIGA5Jm/s640/IMAG0348.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Gold trainers, New Look</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pewter envelope bag (with detachable strap), Zara</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Silver platform sandals, PPQ at Office (*amazing sale purchase!)</i></div><br />
I've taken advantage of the lovely weather to take a few pictures of my current purchases; detailing my current obsession for metallic accessories. I love adding a flash of silver or gold to a bright colour and have worn the pewter envelope bag constantly since buying it.runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-64011855235195256012012-03-29T12:03:00.002+01:002012-03-29T12:05:15.849+01:00March: Things I need in my lifeFor me, its always a treat to come back from a weeks holiday and see what new in store... I went away to the Baltics recently and came home last weekend, only to spend my entire lunch hour on Monday (mainly window) shopping, planning all the things I want to buy in the next few weeks.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Clockwise from top left)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Scenic print dress, River Island, £30</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Black platform boots, Linzi, £50</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Cut-out print swimsuit, River Island, £28</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Print skirt, Designed by at Miss Selfridge, £45</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Printed pyjama-style jacket, Topshop, £40</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pastel colour block bag, Accessorize, £30</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sunglasses, ASOS, £15</i></div><br />
Yes, the swimming costume may be a little premature but the amazing weather recently has made my mind fast forward to Summer, mainly to the image of myself lying by a pool with a cold glass of Diet Coke/wine/Cosmopolitan (delete as appropriate). I love the Miu Miu-esque catseye sunglasses that are in so many stores at the moment; this ASOS pair are wonderfully dramatic and attention grabbing and perfect for hiding tired eyes! I think the Jeffrey Campbell-alikes will be first on my list, there are so many affordable versions available at the moment but a pair of black ones are always going to be the most wearable.<br />
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<a href="http://www.linzishoes.com/">www.linzishoes.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.accessorize.com/">www.accessorize.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.topshop.com/">www.topshop.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.riverisland.com/">www.riverisland.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/">www.missselfridge.com</a>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-25439722061376402182012-03-11T19:23:00.000+00:002012-03-11T19:23:36.375+00:00Best in show: Fashion Weeks aw12So I've been a bad blogger recently *smacks wrist*. Been a busy few months and the AW12 Fashion Weeks have flown by. I enjoyed a rainy day at LFW with my friend Amy at the Florian Jayet show and have loved catching up on the shows on the internet since.<br />
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As usual, lots of stylish celebrities attended the various shows this season and I've picked my top five outfits to share with you.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Alexa Chung at Jason Wu - New York</b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Louise Roe at Rebecca Minkoff - New York</b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Olivia Palermo at Christian Dior - Paris</b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Louise Roe at Tommy Hilfiger - New York </b></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Poppy Delevigne at Topshop Unique - London</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I love Alexa's ability to put together stylish outfits that revolve around a great coat and shoes, Louise Roe's use of bold block colour and Olivia Palermo's polished dress/glossy hair/detailed shoes combo but I think its Poppy Delevigne's outfit that wins me over. The pairing of a Chanel bag with Topshop trousers isn't necessarily something we can all easily reproduce but I love the simplicity of the white shirt and the blue colour palette. She is fast becoming a favourite of mine!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Images from <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/">www.zimbio.com</a></div>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-61792655970298956922012-02-23T21:26:00.000+00:002012-02-23T21:26:25.965+00:00Pointing it outI have recently begun a love affair with pointed-toe court shoes. Whilst I'm not planning on giving up my penchant for chunky platforms any time soon, this Spring my eye has definitely been turned.<br />
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I love the below picture of Poppy Delevigne outside the House of Holland AW12 show at LFW wearing a pair of snakeskin pointed-toe courts. The simplicity of the shoes gives a much more polished look to her neutral outfit than a chunkier heel would do and keeps her legs looking super slim in her skinny black trousers.<br />
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If you're looking to snap up a pair on the high street I'd recommend going for a pastel or metallic pair to compliment this seasons colour palette, or go classic with a snakeskin-look pair like Poppy. I've got my eyes on the pastel pink toe-capped Zara pair - perfect with a pair of pastel skinny jeans.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Clockwise, from top left)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Blush pink, Zara £49.99</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Grey and silver, Topshop, £62</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Silver patent, New Look, £15.99</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Snakeskin, Topshop, £48</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Mint green, KG Kurt Geiger, £120</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sherbet suede, ASOS, £55</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-32632349627580949722012-02-17T11:55:00.001+00:002012-02-17T11:56:35.534+00:00Stylist loves KylieFashion magazines are there to inspire us and I love the feeling of flicking through a beautifully styled Main Fashion shoot and the ideas it helps you develop in relation to your own style.<br />
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This week's <b>Stylist</b> magazine is a perfect example of the above; 25 images of <b>Kylie Minogue</b> shot in LA, styled by 25 designers to celebrate 25 years in show-business (see what they did there?!). If you didn't manage to pick up a copy then feast your eyes over my favourite images from the shoot:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Kylie in Richard Nicoll</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">in Mary Katrantzou</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">in Antonio Berardi</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">in Peter Pilotto</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">in Roksanda Ilincic</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The final image is my favourite - LOVE the hair and the contrast of the fuchsia dress and the lavender flowers in the foreground. Check out the rest of the shoot at <a href="http://www.stylist.co.uk/">www.stylist.co.uk</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">In homage to Ms Minogue I'm off to get an 80's perm and a pair of gold hotpants...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">All images from stylist.co.uk</div>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-10397503216888963462012-02-05T21:39:00.000+00:002012-02-05T21:39:53.362+00:00Lana Del Ray Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6Ez7tOklRexzSBF52cHylDaLJUadgz23JkhxAP2-dlOGT6mMuL477GJbh7S8-ibIoqco0v4qaEZ6PazJvhjYrHQh8tXtsH-RZ_0-6uqq_kxi6391Y02jPLe41-ll7pR48_2jD0YljhZK/s1600/lana+del+ray+lastfm+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6Ez7tOklRexzSBF52cHylDaLJUadgz23JkhxAP2-dlOGT6mMuL477GJbh7S8-ibIoqco0v4qaEZ6PazJvhjYrHQh8tXtsH-RZ_0-6uqq_kxi6391Y02jPLe41-ll7pR48_2jD0YljhZK/s640/lana+del+ray+lastfm+6.png" width="483" /></a></div><br />
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I've always got room for a new style-icon in my life and I am seriously contemplating adding 25-year old US singer Lana Del Ray to the list.<br />
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Her glossy old-Hollywood features and preppy Americana wardrobe are almost as intriguing as THAT voice, you only need to watch her latest video for 'Born to Die' to be inspired by her style.<br />
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Lana loves a denim cut-off/Converse combo but looks stunning in an elegant-made-modern white gown whilst casually sitting next to a pair of calm looking tigers (as you do). Added to a few pieces of statement jewellery, her make-up is an accessory all in itself: bold feature-defining eyebrows, clear bright skin, loose wavy hair and a touch of deep red lipstick. The occasional bit of nail-art doesn't go a miss and neither do a fabulous pair of false lashes. Definitely a style we can all be inspired by!<br />
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Lana is a perfect mix of old and new style and definitely one to watch for 2012... snap up the following essentials to get her look:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Clockwise from top left)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>White asymmetric hem maxi dress, Nasty Gal, £114.03</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Black crop top, Miss Selfridge, £18</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Denim cut-off shorts, Bitching & Junkfood at Urban Outfitters, £60</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Red semi-matte lipstick in 'Heat Wave', NARS, £17.50</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Gold chain necklace, ASOS, £12</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Double finger ring, Diva at Miss Selfridge, £8.50</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>White Coca-Cola sweatshirt, Truffle Shuffle, £30</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Lana images from <a href="http://www.last.fm/">www.last.fm</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Other images:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.nastygal.com/">www.nastygal.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/">www.missselfridge.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/">www.urbanoutfitters.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.truffleshuffle.com/">www.truffleshuffle.com</a></div>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-64799043163889226302012-02-01T15:45:00.000+00:002012-02-01T15:45:43.198+00:00Unlikely style icon: Ariel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZ6K2rCepYO5CsAJvr2AAsZKYHXGmPTA6DYXEQlnST2W66UiBguzn0dthyGeRrLfZ8AVpI56z5VCjK5QubjfbmBDVIXH0HKVIDDq_20FwPrH_MA2kZFL1XFjgF0FuitPXtIcB5SAiKsN5/s1600/Ariel_mermaid+wikipedia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZ6K2rCepYO5CsAJvr2AAsZKYHXGmPTA6DYXEQlnST2W66UiBguzn0dthyGeRrLfZ8AVpI56z5VCjK5QubjfbmBDVIXH0HKVIDDq_20FwPrH_MA2kZFL1XFjgF0FuitPXtIcB5SAiKsN5/s400/Ariel_mermaid+wikipedia.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div><div>Thanks to Versace and Chanel, mermaid-esque fabrics and underwater prints are dominating the shops, making an appearance through soft metallic tints, underwater-inspired colours and crustacean-themed jewellery. Think soft blues, greens, whites, silvers and peaches in floaty, tangible styles. Never thought of Ariel as a style icon? Maybe it's about time you did!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Versace's seashell print was a big hit on the SS12 catwalks, as were Chanels soft metallic dresses and separates, rounded off by a few amazing accessories (see Chanel's seashell clutch and Versace's seahorse wedges if you still need convincing):<br />
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</div>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-75319978963246437672012-01-19T21:26:00.000+00:002012-01-19T21:26:42.041+00:00Shoes and bags: Things I need in my lifeFar too many lovely new season shoes and bags around at the moment that keep catching my eye. I sometimes find that a new bag or pair of shoes make for a more exciting purchase than items of clothing, especially if you find something that you can work into your everyday outfit. Whilst the below selection are far from safe and boring, they can easily be worked into a wardrobe of light wash denims and sporty tees... basically all I plan on wearing this Spring!<br />
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You don't actually have to be sporty to wear this trend (luckily for me!) -just sling on a metallic gym bag and some platform trainers and you're good to go. Wear with luxe-joggers and a silky vest for maximum impact. Trainers, Topshop, £26, gym bag, American Apparel at ASOS.com, £28<br />
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SS12 is the season to wear pastels and neon together in a big way - try a simple white shift dress with these beauties for a clean, modern look. Brogues, Topshop, £60, satchel bag, River Island, £35.<br />
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Now I will be the first to admit that I'm not a girly girl but there's no escaping the colour pink this season. Keep the rosy-hues to your accessories and team with prints and neutrals to keep it toned down. Blush wedges, Bertie, £75, pink lady bag, Accessorize, £75.<br />
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</b>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-60416062858130698142012-01-03T12:45:00.000+00:002012-01-03T12:45:09.262+00:00January: Things I need in my lifeIt's the 3rd of January and I am very excited about what the year will bring fashion-wise. After arriving home from a New Years trip to Germany I had a browse online and found so many items that I can't wait to buy once pay-day arrives. I have narrowed it down to a few key pieces to set you up for the new season:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">(Clockwise from top left)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Lilac skinny jeans, ASOS, £32</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Coral saddle bag, Accessorize, £22</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Yellow print midi dress, ASOS, £28</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Grey studded toe boots, Topshop, £36</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Yellow cut out bodycon dress, Nasty Gal, £43.87*</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pink metallic tee, Boohoo, £15</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Mint ballet pumps, Topshop, £16</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;">Perhaps a <i>bit </i>too<i> </i>early to start wearing some of these pieces together (have you SEEN the weather today?!?!) but certain items can be worked in with your winter wardrobes - swap your plain skinny jeans for the pastel pair and wear the metallic Boohoo tee under a thick knitted cardi.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">*I LOVE this yellow cut-out dress from Nasty Gal; a great US based site with a love of gravity-defying heels, bold prints, brights and bodycon. Definitely worth a browse - <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/">www.nastygal.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="323" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xKyiwp2-fX4/TwG3lE5JfnI/AAAAAAAABXs/whuTxYdiXZU/s400/hair.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Cotton candy semi-permanent hair dye, beunique.co.uk </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2ce6ASlcwYM/TwG3qIhdM6I/AAAAAAAABX0/4t72XJfruXE/s1600/IMAG0199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2ce6ASlcwYM/TwG3qIhdM6I/AAAAAAAABX0/4t72XJfruXE/s400/IMAG0199.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>WAH nails 'Glitter fade'</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wfszb9FYD1I/TwG3wlFeqII/AAAAAAAABX8/D-knyPh07Ng/s1600/DSCF5270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wfszb9FYD1I/TwG3wlFeqII/AAAAAAAABX8/D-knyPh07Ng/s640/DSCF5270.JPG" width="598" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Reindeer headband, Paperchase</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RKozafVEJY0/TwG4Fd8ClsI/AAAAAAAABYU/1ZmerIX6aHw/s640/DSCF5332.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Faux fur headband, Urban Outfitters</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-585sUWfA1Ss/TwG4IuQNcbI/AAAAAAAABYc/DXJ7nKZimOg/s1600/frank7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-585sUWfA1Ss/TwG4IuQNcbI/AAAAAAAABYc/DXJ7nKZimOg/s640/frank7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Dress, Topshop</i></div><br />
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<div align="center"><em>(Clockwise, from top left)</em></div><div align="center">Purple snakeskin jeans, Current/Elliot at Selfridges, £210</div><div align="center">Metallic Annie blouse, Mulberry, £550</div><div align="center">Leopard print midi skirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs, £415</div><div align="center">Heart headphones, Marc by Marc Jacobs, £35</div><div align="center">Gold serpent necklace, Yves Saint Laurent, £1,290</div><div align="center">Black matte top coat, Chanel, £18</div><div align="center">Peach mini PS1 satchel, Proenza Schouler, £825</div><div align="center">Cuff bracelet, Merle O'Grady at Urban Outfitters, £230</div><div align="center">Bejewelled clutch bag, Diane von Furstenberg, £280</div><div align="center">Peep toe platform lace ups, Christian Louboutin, £725</div><div align="center">Rose gold watch, Burberry, £395</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="left">Images:</div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/">http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">http://www.net-a-porter.com/</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://uk.burberry.com/">http://uk.burberry.com/</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.selfridges.com/">http://www.selfridges.com/</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.mulberry.com/">http://www.mulberry.com/</a></div>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1284916201778228384.post-85127078274533514032011-11-26T13:38:00.000+00:002011-11-26T13:38:29.526+00:00Shopping in Chelsea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhfeftl-21fzupxOHaAeeeZ6D-fEBhTBiER6ht3iqRxhmEvckACc6XgbxpnxJ10rNyMW8hDUzdxlOEdRkiJu002Bx9tdxP3FoiICZEDUqF2fU-B9fKUx0Mbc9hkLSkQQS79tkuPCS5SVK/s1600/alexa+glamourmagazine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhfeftl-21fzupxOHaAeeeZ6D-fEBhTBiER6ht3iqRxhmEvckACc6XgbxpnxJ10rNyMW8hDUzdxlOEdRkiJu002Bx9tdxP3FoiICZEDUqF2fU-B9fKUx0Mbc9hkLSkQQS79tkuPCS5SVK/s400/alexa+glamourmagazine.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />
If there is one style of boot you <em>must </em>have in your wardrobe this Winter, it is the not-so-humble Chelsea boot. Favoured by Kings Road residents, Alexa, Kate and co and now us mere-mortals, thanks to its inclusion in many a high street collection. <br />
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Easy to wear and comfortable for the most part, pick up a black or tan pair for day and a jazzier pair for night - think studs, velvet, sequins and animal print.<br />
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Red snakeskin, Topshop, £36</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bright red zipped, Aldo, £120</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dalmatian print, Topshop, £75</div><div style="text-align: center;">Navy and gold, Office, £92</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chunky black heeled, Topshop, £80</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leopard print, Bertie, £119</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tan buckled, Schuh, £78</div><div style="text-align: center;">Patent black, Linzi, £30</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alexa image from <a href="http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/">www.glamourmagazine.co.uk</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Other images:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.topshop.com/">www.topshop.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.office.co.uk/">www.office.co.uk</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.schuh.co.uk/">www.schuh.co.uk</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.linzishoes.co.uk/">www.linzishoes.co.uk</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.bertieshoes.com/">www.bertieshoes.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/">www.aldoshoes.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>runninginplatformshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897060004306630936noreply@blogger.com0