Up to 50% off at Whistles
Ok ladies, the sales are getting into full swing now. Whistles started today and Harvey Nichols yesterday, (the higher end stores are always amongst the first to start their sales) so expect more to follow. I am keeping a list of all my potential favourites that I’m saving for the sale on Pinterest, but in the mean time here are my top picks for Whistles
Happy Shopping and pop back at 12pm for today’s main post 
Love,
Rebecca
xo
You all probably appreciate my penchant for brights by now and so it’s not a surprise that I wandered into Fossil recently attracted by the multitude of bright coloured accessories they stock. In the past Fossil brought to mind chunky brown leather bags which were great quality but lacking directional style. Recently they have really upped their game keeping shapes more streamlined, styles less clunky and the colour and prints spot on bright.
All items available instore and online from Fossil.co.uk
What started with an obsession with the friendship bracelets (my sister bought me the top one shown here for my birthday,) lead to a lust for this arrow print blue and green wallet and the realisation that the brown leather saddle bag (all shown above) has the potential to be a real classic wardrobe staple. If you haven’t already you really should check out the jewellery, with scores of sparkly and enamelled quirky charms perfect for adding to a chain or bracelet, and how cute is that big spot bag?!
Do you love Fossil?
Love,
Rebecca
xo
PS! It’s a two post day readers!
Last week when I was in London I wandered down Regent Street and passed & Other Stories, the new-to-the-UK store by H&M and COS. Any of you interested in fashion will have already heard the hype but now I have experienced the store and collection for myself I feel ready to share it here.
Hands up, although I love the aesthetic of COS, it’s usually the accessories I’m more drawn to and that was exactly the same in & Other Stories. Although it’s supposed to be a midway point price wise between H&M and COS, I found that applied to the fashion, but not the accessories. That said, the quality was fantastic and I felt the bags were worth to £65 for a large clutch or £100 for a leather bag. Shoes were similar with leather flats from £45 ranging up to around £100 for more detailed heels or wedges.
Accessories were similarly covetable with chunky stylish jewellery to give everyday outfits a fierce touch and price points were lower here.
However, by far my favourite aspect of the store was the beauty department. Stocking some Scandinavian brands alongside their own body range and extensive make up selection (which had a brilliantly wide colour range for darker skins,) the best bit was the way you could try everything. Stools sat in front of mirrors with clean brushes and make up remover for you to try every shade and product available from foundation through to eyeshadows and lipstick. Even better, next to the bath and body products were two huge sinks, running water and paper towesl so you could try them too – Such a brilliant idea that makes you so much more likely to make a purchase if you’re confident in your selection. Eye shadows were £7, lip colours £12 and face bases £15.
Overall, I’d say it’s more of a buy in person store for me, but if you like any of the (leather) shoes and bags and decide to order online, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with the quality and finish.
So readers, have you been? Do you want to?
Love,
Rebecca
xo
I am a real sucker when it comes to jewellery, and recently I’ve had a real penchant for dainty delicate pieces with a bit of an edge. So when a press release dropped into my inbox about the launch of Cecily London, a new London based jewellery brand by two sisters, Tess and Libby, I had to share the designs with you.
I’m always looking for jewellery that feels current and on trend but doesn’t look cheap and Cecily London seems to capture that spirit instantly, having the ‘fun appeal of costume jewellery with the class and longevity of fine jewellery.’
Made with a mix of silver, bone, horn and gold plate, the range spans delicate silver bead string chains with rose gold plate skulls to statement pendants all with a spiritual twist.
I’m loving the Rosa Skull for every day and Native Tribe necklace for a fierce touch.
Do you like?
Love,
Rebecca
xo
I’ve been a little slack at promoting this one as the offer was first published while I was on holiday last week, but it’s that time again – Whistles bi-annual discount in association with Grazia magazine.
To access the discount you need to purchase a copy of Grazia and then either use the coupon when shopping in store or the code when shopping at Whistles online.
The offer is on until next Friday 8th March so get it while you can ladies! (And if you have already shopped from the offer, or have your eye on something, please do share in the comments box below! Nothing like a bit of Monday morning retail therapy!)
Love,
Rebecca
xo
*See my pre-season preview of the Whistles SS13 collection here from London Fashion Week last September.
As a follow on to last weeks post on outfit inspiration, I wanted to share another source that inspires my sartorial choices, J.Crew. Every month without fail, I wait for the ‘Looks we Love‘ edit to come out – styled looks with J.Crew pieces, mixed and matched to create unique signature looks that never fail to feel fresh.
J.Crew is a favourite for me for several reasons. 1. It’s all about the layering, so I get American style that works for British climes. 2. Even in the depths of winter, J.Crew is full of colour which keeps me cheerful, and 3. I love the quirky preppy looks. So here are the looks I’ll be taking inspiration from in the coming weeks…
J.Crew do ship to the UK, but that’s not why I have posted these today. I take inspiration from all around me and that applies to fashion too. I love that these looks feel up to date and modern, yet I’m sure you will all have pieces like this that you can use to create similar looks. This is pure fashion fun. Recreate them, rework them, enjoy them.
So, what do you think of these looks? (Draughty ankles aside!) Will you be recreating them?
Love,
Rebecca
xo
Usually as the first few months of the new fashion season progress, I would be writing round ups and reviews of brands and stores that are inspiring me. This year you may have noticed the absence of shopping round ups, but the truth is I really haven’t been that inspired by whole collections, instead picking and choosing from different stores.
That was until I fell in love with a necklace in AllSaints and ended up stalking the website. I signed up to their email alerts and every one that dropped into my inbox had me lusting after a new purchase. I hold my hands up, I haven’t bought anything from AllSaints in years, feeling it was often of dubious workmanship, overpriced and unsuited to my tastes but since looking again recently I really feel that has changed.
The bad news is the price hasn’t changed. These are still big ticket luxury items for the average person but the quality is now directly proportional. I’ve seen incredibly stylish outerwear (a couple of military inspired coats,) lovely ankle boots both for smart and casual wear, covetable accessories in leather with embellishment and lots of chic leather pieces. I thought I would feature a round up of my most lusted-after items and see what your thoughts were. I’ve arranged them roughly into outfits although a lot will mix and match and I’m rather hoping Santa might be reading this – I’ll take the lot pretty please 
When did you last look at AllSaints and have I made you look again?
Love,
Rebecca
xo
This afternoon I have something rather exciting for you… the chance to win a pair of black leather wedge heeled, sheepskin soled UGG boots.
At London Fashion Week in September, I was invited to view the UGG collection at The Handpicked media suite at One Aldwych. Only the week before I had found out on a shopping trip to Cheshire Oaks where I happened upon the UGG outlet, that UGG made more than the classic boot it is famous for and in fact had a fantastic collection of heeled and flat, leather, suede and sheepskin shoes.
I was really blown away by the range and breath of styles there are to choose from. More than that, they’re not just pretty. True to UGG’s roots, many of the styles have sheepskin soles or are fully sheepskin lined so you know they are going to keep your toes warm through all the crazy weather we seem to get these days. Pricing is reflective of quality and I think they’re well worth the investment. Ankle boots start around £140 and knee length riding boots are just over the £200 mark. Christmas lists anyone?!
Most exciting for you guys is that I have a pair to give away today to one lucky reader. If you have Size 6.5 feet, you could win this gorgeous pair of black wedge heeled boots, with super cosy sheepskin soles.
Ways to Win
1. Go to UGG Australia’s UK site and view the ladies collection then leave a comment sharing your favourite style here in the comments box below.
2. You can have one extra entry by sharing the competition (link to this post) with your friends on your Facebook page.
3. If you’re on twitter, share the link to the post and use the hashtag #UGGAustraliaUK for another entry.
To clarify – if you do all three of the above, you will have 3 chances to win.
T&C’s
The competition is open until midnight Sunday 25th November and I will announce the winners in the following week. Entrants must be UK based. Only one pair of size 6.5 boots is available. Winners cannot exchange the style or size of the boot.
Good luck readers!
Love,
Rebecca
xo
PS Like the circles? Learn how to make your own on the Dream. Find. Do. workshop This Sunday – Flash Sale going on right now!
Recently, I’ve been looking towards a more grown up, streamlined and simplistic style for my Autumn/Winter outfits. I don’t know what has prompted the changed, but I feel more like inventing my own take on the trends than slavishly following them. Maybe it’s the advent of the cooler months resurecting my favourite styles and colours that makes me veer towards my signature style, but viewing a lot of the high street collections just hasn’t been doing it for me like it did early in the year as the spring summer collections flooded in. I’ve been looking for less pieces of higher quality and with serious wardrobe miles in them. Enter Atterley Road.
Shirt, 0039 Italy // Skirt, Jiqsaw // Necklace, Made // Shoes, Whistles // Ring, Made ~ All @ Atterley Road
Have you seeen the adverts for Atterley Road, ALL over the internet recently? It was through one of those ads that I clicked through to the site and found a really great concept – designed to feel like shopping on your favourite high street (a London-ism for sure,) but online, there’s an edited selection of pieces – ‘the best of brands you know and love – with new labels you’ll grow to love.’ Snappy style guides are regularly produced addressing fashion trends people like you or I need – a collection of knits for the wintery weather, your work wear wardrobe sorted or a capsule collection of key pieces every girl needs. And I think the selection is impeccable.
Dress, Fillipa K // Scarf, Whistles // Boots, Jigsaw // Bag, Jigsaw ~ All @ Atterley Road
You’ll find my favourites like Whistles, NW3 by Hobbs and Hunter, and cooler labels like IRO, Ash and Des Petites Hauts. As I was doing a bit of window shopping I thought I would put a couple of outfits together to solve some of my own dilemma’s right now and demonstrate the breadth and quality available.
Top and Belt, Des Petits Hauts // Jeans, 7 for all Mankind // Earrings, Made // Satchel, Jiqsaw // Ballet flats, French Sole
There isn’t a huge selection, but that’s because they have done the legwork for you. Need a work skirt? Find the perfect pencil style easily. Statement dress or weekend, reassuringly, dresses are the largest section and there’s all the finishing touches too, including jewellery, bags and shoes.
I can see I’m going to be spending a lot of time on the Atterley Roadsite and quite possibly a lot of money! Have you heard of Atterley Road
and do you like my outfit choices?
Love,
Rebecca
xo
Those of you who are designer bargain hunters will know The Outnet well – belonging to the same family as Net-a Porter, it’s the internets most fashionable fashion outlet. Now they’re bringing us Iris and Ink, an edited collection of fashion forward basics to help fill the holes in your wardrobe between your fabulous designer finds.
The idea behind the brand is simple. The Outnet being an outlet, only stocks past seasons designer pieces which is great for picking out bargains and the odd classic, but not as good for creating the perfect wardrobe or for picking up that goes-with-everything item. Focusing on luxurious pieces that form the backbone of a stylish wardrobe and in seasonal colours, Iris and Ink will bring you pieces to pair with everything from one-off’s to jeans, weekend to workwear.
You’ll find cashmere jumpers, silk shell tops and shirts, leather tops and jackets, classic trenches and shearling body warmers amongst other things. I for one can’t wait to see what comes in over the coming weeks and I’ve already got my eye on the shearling jacket, never mind the cashmere selection.
Have you ever shopped The Outnet and what do you think about Iris and Inks offering?
Love,
Rebecca
xo
