Category Archives: Outfits

Friday Frock O’clock

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It’s a special edition Friday Frock today ladies as French Connection have 20% off until tomorrow evening!


Geo Daisy Dress, £195 // Mid Summer Breeze Dress // Aloha Spring Strappy Dress, £220

Lacey Lou Striped Dress, £67 // Eugene Halterneck Dress, £165 // Mini Eddie Dress, £67

So I thought, why choose just one frock when there are so many pretty ones? I’m all about the blues and the pinks right now so these are a selection of my favourites, for every occasion from the beach to a summer ball.

Which one is your favourite? (If you find something in French Connection that you want to get 20% off, then just use the code STYLE20 at checkout and be sure to leave a link so we can see!)

Happy long weekend readers – what are you all getting up to?

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Friday Frock O’clock

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Second Female Lima Jumpsuit, £90 Atterley Road

This week’s Friday Frock is a special safari edition. You all know I love a jumpsuit and this one seemed perfect to round off Africa week. Sometimes you need a stand out item in your wardrobe and whilst I love a statement piece I’m not really into the associated effort or feeling trussed up like a turkey. This feels special but really easy to wear, comfortable and despite the knock-out print it doesn’t feel overly loud.

I rarely wear low cut tops but the wrap over top is teasingly low on this jumpsuit and as everything else stays covered up, there’s no hint of looking  tarty. I also quite like a loose outfit. I guess some people could say it’s unflattering, but I think this hints a little at the curves that lie beneath ;)

Either way, although I wore it only once in South Africa (because everywhere was much more casual than I expected,) it felt appropriate and more than a little bit fun.

Happy Weekend readers!

Love,
Rebecca
xo

What to Wear: The South Africa Edition

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For a while now I have been thinking that it would be fun to do a feature of what I wore every day of a holiday, so for a break from the travel posts I thought I’d share my outfits in SA, day by day. Putting together a packing list or ‘holiday wardrobe’ isn’t the easiest thing to do and I thought you guys might like to see how I’ve worn the same things in different ways throughout the holiday and I’ve included some tips on things to think about or remember when you are planning what to take away with you. This trip wasn’t all glamour so please don’t get too excited about what’s in store, it’s really more of a real life insight and hopefully you like it!

If you’re going to be sightseeing, a lightweight showerproof jacket and a cosy scarf are invaluable and will serve you well day after day…

If you’ll be walking a lot, especially out of the city, don’t forget some trainers or casual white pumps that will go with everything whilst giving you stable footing off the beaten track…

Stick to a key colour palette (mine was yellow, navy, and coral/red with neutral basics mixed in and a big dose of stripes.)

Invest in a couple of key accessories like these metallic flats to keep your outfits on trend.

You’re on holiday so ditch the formality and go for relaxed casual style and clothes you feel comfortable in…

Be prepared in certain parts of the world (and depending on your activities) to put together an outfit that covers your arms and legs. Sometimes it’s function over form!

Make your wardrobe work harder by re-wearing and layering. Neutrals work best for this as they will go with so many pieces (and in my book, navy and white stripes = neutral basics!)

Always pack a new bikini for a poolside pick me up :)

Don’t forget a cross body bag for all your essentials and some inexpensive costume jewellery (I always go for a bangle, hoop earrings, studs, a chunky necklace and a fine chain,) that will take you from beach to bar with ease.

I hope you enjoyed the insight :)

Love,
Rebecca
xo

*PS I haven’t included my Safari outfits here as we barely took any photos of each other and I was just layered up to the max wearing all of the above on the chilly morning and evening drives!

Some of the items featured have previously been blogged about here:

Friday Frock O’Clock

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I know the weather has gone rubbish again and I know summer feels like it may have already become a distant memory, but right now, all I’m thinking about are summer days and holidays. I do love a maxi dress but find them all a bit samey with too much jersey shapelessness and unforgiving ‘cling’ so when I spotted this one it felt just right. I love the colours and print (unusually for me as I’m not much of a ditsy florals girl,) but the boho draped style and unusual cut make it a winner for me. And of course it could be dressed up or down…

For now I’ll be dreaming of distant summer evenings when I can wear this to drift out for candle-lit twilight drinks.

Have you guys spotted any dresses that you’re hankering after but feel it’s too soon to buy? Happy weekend readers.

Love,
Rebecca
xo

PS, I may be even more in love with the model’s haircut than the dress…

Triple Temptation: ASOS 50% off 50

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This week I got a newsletter from ASOS about a spring event – 50% off 50 key pieces. I’m not usually inspired by the selection but this time I clicked through and found 2 items I loved at total steal prices. Even better I could totally see them together so I decided to included a third item (the shoes) and create a triple temptation outfit.


ASOS Metallic PRIOR Pointed High Heels £45 // T-Shirt with Tiger Print in Foil £18, now £9 // Trousers in Geo Jacquard £45, now £22.50

My love affair with metallics and pastels shows no signs of waning so this outfit is right up my street. The sugary pastel tones in the shoes and trousers are given a futuristic edge by the addition of the mirrored metallics and the copper foil tiger tee is just the right amount of quirk to give some necessary cool factor.

What do you think readers?

Love,
Rebecca
xo

PS It’s a two post day!

Friday Frock O’clock

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After last weeks dress which was edgy and interesting, but not represented well by the way it had been photographed, I was left considering some of the comments. Like Kirsty, I find many of the current dress styles cut oddly with a high waist, but really it’s more than fashion that’s the problem. Dare I say it, we’re all getting a little bit older. I don’t want a thigh or bum skimming skirt, or a dress that doesn’t flatter womanly curves. We’re not in our late teens anymore but that doesn’t mean we don’t want flattering, confidence boosting dresses that make us look great. I can find 100 and 1 dresses that fit the bill, but the challenge is in finding the right price. This week I think I’ve done it.


Lace Insert Shift Dress, Topshop £46

I tried this dress on when I was looking for something to wear to the SMV Weddings Launch party in London. I wanted to look grown up but on trend and a bit different to all the Vintage style I knew would be worn there. I spotted this dress in Topshop and was drawn to the cut out detail, flatteringly filled in with lace, and the red/orange shade that I’m currently lusting over.

When worn it’s far more flattering than it’s £46 price tag suggests with more than a whiff of Whistles about it. It fitted my body shape, highlighted the narrowest part of the waist yet didn’t cling anywhere, hit just above the knee and for once, had plenty of room for a decent bust. For those of you sick of teen-esque dresses but not ready for LK Bennet and Hobbs, I’d recommend checking it out.

So what do you think readers?

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Wear it Two Ways: Lace Skirt

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Today’s Wear it Two Ways is all about an item that I had been looking for for quite a while before I found it, and this post illustrates why – because I knew it would have so much versatility.

The skirt is from Whistles – first spotted in the SS13 preview at The Savoy that I attended at London Fashion Week last September. I picked it up in the recent sale and there are still some around if you like it. I love the contrast darker blue waistband, sporty style and pockets. Who doesn’t love a pocket?


Top, GAP // Skirt, Whistles // Necklace, Banana Republic (old) // Shoes, Dorothy Perkins

The first time I wore it was almost as soon as I bought it – We headed across to see my sister in law and niece to celebrate their birthdays. I wnated to dress up and look nice but with young kids around needed to be a little bit practical too, so opted for a striped tee (GAP) and flats. This was a few weeks back too when the weather was super-cold, so tights were obligatory as was my trusty parka. A chunky necklace upped the ‘party’ factor.


Top, Whistles // Skirt, Whistles // Earrings, Whistles //  Shoes, Sam Edleman (old) // Coat, Zara (old) // Bag, Zara (old)

More recently I was out for dinner and tried it with another top from Whistles, with cut out lace inserts across the shoulders. It didn’t look quite right left out even though it’s a structured T-shirt style, so I tucked it in and went for a more streamlined look with animal print courts and my favourite sparkling box clutch.

The shoulder detail would have competed with a necklace so I went for chunky drop earrings and neon bright nails to finish it off.

You can see the top in action previously here and the coat here.

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Friday Frock O’clock

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Chiffon And Leather Dress, Warehouse – £140

I spotted todays frock a week or two back and was instantly drawn to the soft pink leather top. I’m a sucker for a pale dress and this one is so romantic with the frills yet the cut at the back, leather and tough zip all give it a little bit of edge to prevent it looking saccharine. I particularly like the way it is styled here with black courts too as a contrast – nude would stray into WAG territory, but I’d go for an oversized studded clutch and chunky heels to balance it out even more.

As the image shows, Warehouse are having a flash 20% off ALL fullprice dresses, online only (until midnight) so if you have had your eye on anything or fancy this little number, be sure to check it out!

Have a wonderful weekend readers!

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Friday Frock O’clock

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Spring Bloom Flared Shirt Dress, French Connection

Last week when Friday Frock was a little late in making an appearance, I asked for you guys to step in on twitter and share your Friday finds and lust-have’s. Two of you recommended this dress, which is a bit more retro fabulous that I would usually wear but the print is absolutely gorgeous and I like the different colour ways. (For those of you, like me, who prefer a little less of a retro look, there is a Spring Bloom Flared Dress version, without the shirt front – also a little more formal for occasions.)

Ever a fan of dressing up however, I can totally see this with flat plimsols, a wicker mini cross body bag, cat eye sunglasses and a bicycle, on an english country lane.

Wat do you think ladies – hit or miss for you? Have a great weekend,

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Monday Must Have: StyleUp Daily

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When it comes to styling myself, I draw a lot of inspiration from the blogs that I read; some fashion and some lifestyle orientated. That’s what motivates me to share my own outfits, because I enjoy seeing other peoples. I tend to read a specific style of blog though which doesn’t leave me with much variation in the fashion inspiration I’m seeing. I also find it limiting when people have a strong personal sense of style, as I may love their outfits most of the time but I don’t want to look like an identikit copy nor do I own their wardrobe! If only there was someone to trawl the internet looking for outfit inspiration for me. Well it turns out there is!

A while ago I found StyleUp via an interview with its founder, Kendall Herbst. I clicked through and discovered what the site was all about. Sign up, and Monday to Friday you receive a shot of outfit inspiration (in the form of a street style snap of bloggers, celebrities and normal people wearing a great outfit) to give you ideas for what to wear that day. Each outfit is chosen to suit the weather in your location, so no breezy LA outfits to frustrate me in rainy Manchester! The idea is that it encourages you to think again about what you have in your wardrobe already and reinterpret according to current trends.

It’s a clever idea and I can’t imagine the work that must have gone into creating it. When you sign up the site asks you a couple of short questions about how you describe your style and gives you some outfit pairs to choose between, then the info you have given helps them decide which inspiration shot you receive each day. Your personal settings are further honed as you use the service, as you can feedback each day on whether you like the outfit or not, which in turn influences your emails in future.

The site extends to a community which I haven’t tapped into yet where your comments on your daily StyleUp‘s go and other users can agree or not, plus you can upload your own outfits for opinions.

I’m loving it, hence me sharing here. So far 70-80% of the images I have been sent have been a hit and whilst I don’t use it to get dressed in the morning, the inspiration stays with me when I’m outfit planning for a getaway, event or just the weekend.

Give it a go guys – I think you’ll love it!

Love,
Rebecca
xo