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Snapshots…

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This afternoon I’m taking time out to prepare for the second Dream. Find. Do. workshop – this time we are heading to London and being hosted by the super cool Hoxton Hotel. I can’t wait to meet our students and share all my blogging finds from over the last 3 years. I can hardly believe I’ve been blogging that long! (For those of you who want to know more, Sam from A Little London Wedding has just posted her review of the first workshop in Manchester and it’s great read.)

This afternoon I’m sharing some snapshots of the little things that I’m loving right now but I’m also getting discount codes through left, right and centre for the next few days so I have also included a little list of them for any of you who want to get ahead with your Christmas shopping – take advantage and get a bargain! Scroll down after the photo’s for the list.

The new flamingo joining us on my living room mantlepiece (from here)

My Dad’s old Canon SLR (that I learnt to take photo’s with) adding to the interiors books on my picture shelf.

A cute Christmas decoration from my sister that I’m making all-year-round pretty on my wardrobe door handle.

Unpacking the Alphabet bags for the Dream. Find. Do. goodie bags this weekend.

American treats we brought back from Florida…

My favourite new necklace – A ram (because I’m an Aries) from J.Crew.

Happy Shopping!

Love,
Rebecca
xo

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What to Wear: Zara Leopard shirt

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Today’s What to Wear (and part 2 of my London packing) is an item that I just had to have. I saw it on a shop assistant in Selfridges and instantly fell for the discreet leopard print and fierce but subtle stud detail on the collar and cuffs. It’s a steal from Zara at £29.99 and I took it away with me to London last weekend, wearing it to travel down straight from work that day (seen here) and then again the next day in a quirkier and more trend led ensemble for a day out sight seeing in London town.


Leopard shirt with appliqué collar, Zara £29.99

The work outfit really isn’t anything tricky, but for the weekend and cool East London I decided to try it with my H&M pink trousers (also here) and trusty leather jacket, teaming them with my silver glitter Converse for ultimate comfort when pavement pounding.


Blouse, Zara as above. Trousers, H&M. Jacket, Whistles. Bangle, Banana Republic

Later on, the weather was kind and the afternoon got a little warmer, so after popping back to the hotel to drop off some shopping, I switched my leather jacket for the French Connection nude one I bought recently as it is lighter. It also turned out the Converse weren’t so comfortable so I also swapped to my pointed flats again and had a whole new outfit!


Jacket, French Connection. Blouse, Zara as above. Trousers, H&M. Pointed flats, GAP.

Deviating slightly from the blouse to my capsule wardrobe for the weekend, the only item not covered in the outfits above and in this post that I took with me were pair of navy tailored shorts. I wore them both evening, first with the blouse and tights and patent heels, and then the following evening for a friend’s birthday party when I teamed them with a navy loose fit tee, the nude jacket, tights heels and a statement necklace, as seen in the gallery below.

As always, let me know your thoughts. I should also issue a disclaimer, ’tis Zara, not I that should be blamed for the damage that blouse will do to your credit card, although I think it’s a minor dent for such a cool, but wearable item. :)

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Pink Highlights…

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Since finishing my grey make-over of the dining room and lounge in a decorative sense, I’ve been waiting to share it with you until I have completed the decorative ‘finishing touches’ it’s currently lacking. I’ve chosen some bits and pieces, re-invented others and have just a few ideas that I need to execute now.

After my overdose of calming neutrals in the grey walls and neutral toned furnishings combined with natural woods, I started to think about how to finish the look. Writing a blog like this comes naturally to me as I’m always searching for visual inspiration, flitting from style to style mentally and alighting on new things to try. Decor is no exception and the best thing about my new grey rooms are that they still feel like a blank canvas, just moodier and with more personality.


Pink dining chairs

However, try as I might I can’t escape my love of colour and more and more I’m thinking about how to inject it back into the room that I’ve just covered in calm with the new greys. I decided to have a look around on Pinterest for some new inspiration and found some nothing short of beautiful images that I thought I’d share with you all today.


Stag head and neon letters and Grey velvet chesterfield and pink cushions.

Perhaps unsurprisingly after my recent obsession with pink, that’s where I started and although my intention was to share images with you in a variety of accent colours against grey, I found so many pink ones that I thought I’d run a little mini series.


Pink sofa and gilt bookcase.

My favourites here are definitely the moodier grey tones contrasted with splashes of almost neon pinks and whilst making my sofa magically turn pink isn’t a viable option, it’s the colour combinations and textures I’m taking inspiration from in these images.


Moody grey backdrop with gilt mirror and florals adding colour.
Neon pink bench and anglepoise

If I had to categorise my own sense of style I’d definitely err on the side of rough luxe. It’s the one category that enables me to combine my love of glamour and style with salvage chic and I’ll definitely be adding some metallic gilt and glass accents to the rooms.


Shell pink curtains and grey. Lilac-pink chair

I also totally surprised myself by pinning some paler examples of pink and grey, falling hard for the almost mauve tinge of this velvet chair against the darker grey walls and loving the fresh shell pink curtains in this neutrals and grey accented room.


Candy pink console and Pink topped grey desk and chair

Right now, I’m just trying to muster the confidence to splash out on some statement and accent pieces to set off the room and keep my passion for brights happy, whilst still making my living spaces a sanctuary.

What do you think about pink accents for your decor? Too girly? Too in-your-face? Have you seen anything to inspire you here?

As always I’d love to hear your thoughts,

Love,
Rebecca
xo

What to Wear: Pink and Navy

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Ok, so, in all my enthusiasm last week (for pink, obvs,) I kinda forgot that it was February. Cold, wet, windy and all-around miserable February. After last week’s Fash Flash, I headed straight out and purchased the H&M pink trousers (£14.99) and congratulated myself with Sushi – stuff that cheap never fits me properly. Then I got it home and promptly wore them on the couch. As you do.

Not satisfied with the couch alone, I wanted to wear them at the weekend and found myself thinking, hang on a minute, how am I going to wear these without looking like an idiot in February? Tricky. My couch ensemble was perfect for a summer day, not the back end of winter. It’s not even March yet people!

But then I thought, wait a second, I think you guys must be having exactly the same problems. Victoria mentioned trans-seasonal outerwear dilemmas on Facebook and it’s London Fashion Week. That means the whole of the fashion-world-at-large rocking this season’s trends on the streets of London, despite the weather and (hopefully) avoiding the season in-appropriate fash-victim look.

So here’s how I did pink trousers in February…

Surely the easiest way to do brights is teamed with neutrals. In my book, navy counts as a neutral and it’s also a blinder of a colour teamed with pink, so on went the cozy. My striped top was a nod (or perhaps encouragement) to spring and then of course my trusty GAP parka in (another neutral in my book,) khaki. Topped with a sludgy blue scarf, I was wrapped up and ready to go.

My other reason for wanting to bring the trousers out? I really wanted to wear my new Belle Sigerson Morrison boots. I looked high and low all of last year for spring/summer grey boots and finally found the perfect pair a few weeks back from The Outnet. They were no where near as bargainous as the H&M trousers, although that depends on whether you look at the final price or the discount, but I worship at their dove grey uppers.

A couple of other new bits I’m particularly loving right now? A chunky gold link bracelet I found in Banana Republic last week in the sale – a bargain and something I can see myself wearing again and again, layered up or on its own. The nail polish was my final uber-bargain. One of a set of four from H&M for £2.99 – this one is a pale pistachio green, and the pink on my toes also came in the packet along with a lemon yellow and lilac. Perfect for SS12′s pastel trends.

So what do you think guys? How are you making your new spring purchases work while the weather stays grim? Look out for a bit more fashion and beauty this week on Florence Finds – we’re giving a nod to #LFW with some related posts and then some serious anti-fashion for good measure!

Pop back later for this month’s Book Club,

Love,
Rebecca
xo

The Fash Flash… Think Pink

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Just recently, I have seen an absolute onslaught of pink hitting the shops, and I’ve also seen it popping up all over the blogs, adorning the most stylish ladies and just generally making me want to wrap myself in it from head to toe. Pink used to be just a little bit un-cool, but it can certainly be done…


L-R Top Row: Fuchsia Dress, Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere in Pink on Pink on Pink, Camel and Neon. Bottom row L-R: Bubblegum jumper and striped skirt, Hot Pink Blazer and bobble hat, Emily again in pink pants and khaki jacket.

So I thought I’d do a little round up of items in the shops that you can combine into your outfits at home:

So come on girls, tell me what you think? Is pink for you? Or will you be sitting this trend out?

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Friday Frock O’clock

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I’m never sure how I feel about style steal looks that appear on the high street of designer collections. It always seem a little bit naughty but there’s no denying there’s a market for it and at the end of the day, all high street fashion is influenced by the catwalk collections from top designers.

Already featured online in a couple of places and in Look Magazine, I couldn’t help but share this dead-ringer of a dress by River Island. I’m a huge fan of la Beckhams’s ‘Victoria’ collection, (you can read all about it here,) so I’m seriously considering making a purchase of this copy cat frock.

Pay day has been and gone, if you’re not spent up already do share your favourite lust-have items this week by dropping a comment in the box below – especially the bargains; We love a bargain frock here at Florence Finds ;)

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Spotted: Whistles SS12

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It’s not a secret that I am a big fan of Whistles, and this season, I am loving the early press releases of their collections. Full of pieces that are easy to wear (read: loose shapes and chiffon pleats) there’s also a healthy dose of colour interspersed among the navy that I love.

First up, my key seasonal piece – the laser cut out leather top. You’ll be seeing a lot of this in the ad campaigns I suspect (ditto leather on the whole this season) and I think it’s one of those pieces that will go a long way in your wardrobe, seasonless and a style staple for years to come. Expect long waiting lists and sell out success.

Next, my favourite, the floral prints. I was a little underwhelmed by Whistles last season, mainly due to the lack of colour and as a big fan of brights my prayers have been answered. Although I’m not sure I’m brave enough to rock the tailoring in fuschia, the yellow print dress virtually has my name on it. Check out the sample of print here that translates into this fabulous jumpsuit too.

Your sartorial fashion crises solved for any summer formal events? The dresses. There’s not a season goes by without me buying a Whistles dress, although I have also been known where possible (and Whistles often do it) to buy the top and skirt in one print then wear together or separately, particularly when it comes to a more casual look. The jumpsuit featured here has been tipped for the top of the style charts but I am head over heels about the scallop edged cream dress. Come to Mama.

Lastly, global prints. Although I’ll admit when I first clocked these I wasn’t that keen, I’ve now scoured the collection images 3 or 4 times and each time I get more and more enamoured with the look. There is something very nonchalant about the shapes. Did I mention those sunglasses – chic.

I’m also loving the styling in these images. Often absorbed by the clothes themselves, I am actually kind of wishing I was the model in these shots with her grown-up look and simple style. All in all, Whistles SS12 is a winner for me..

What do you think readers? Are you a fan of Whistles or could this collection convert you?

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Saturday Survey

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Happy Weekend readers!

This weekend I’m getting away for some R&R with Pete for the start of his 30th birthday celebrations next week. While I’m away, I hope you guys will get a moment to comment on the Survey series I started last week. This week we’re focusing on fashion and don’t forget this is your chance to have your say and tell me what you would like to see here on Florence Finds. Thank you so much for stopping to fill it in and I hope you enjoy my five things this week :)

Five things:

Firstly, a new addition to the site… the subscribe button in the right hand side bar. Here’s where you can sign up to receive a weekly round up email into your inbox once a week (we won’t bombard you with email junk I promise!) and keep up to date with all of Florence’s posts. Gemma’s going to be taking care of this and let me tell you, the draft round up she prepared was brilliant – don’t miss out on exclusive Florence news and firsts, sign up today :)

My two latest lipstick purchases – Mac’s ‘Lady Danger’ (matte orange-red) and ‘Impassioned’ (intense neon coral pink)

I found a new online magazine to fall in love with… 91 Magazine. There seem to be more and more online mags popping up but what I loved about this one was its heavy lean towards interior style and the crafting theme throughout. This is no glossy full of aspirational style, but affordable, DIY and achievable inspiration. Go take a look!

Started a bit of new season wardrobe reassessment and was pleased to find how much nude and faded neon I had ready to wear!

Did you enter the Mr & Mrs Smith Giveaway yet? Entries close at Midnight on Sunday – look out for the winner on Monday!

Five Questions:

  1. Within the Fashion category (in the menu above) which is your favourite type of post? (i.e. New collections from individual designers or shops; The Fash Flash – round ups of pieces for a specific trend or Outfits?)
  2. How much would you normally spend on clothes in a month?
  3. Quality or quantity? (Do you prefer trend led disposable fashion at lower prices or classic well made pieces and fewer of them? Do you ever splurge on designer/higher end goods?)
  4. Have you bought anything featured on Florence Finds?
  5. Would you want to hear about discounts and offers (and if so how – on the blog/twitter/facebook/emails?)

Just copy and paste these five questions into the comments box and add your responses. Thanks so much in advance!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Love,
Rebecca
xo

Friday Frock O’Clock

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This week I had a bargain dress in mind for Friday Frock O’Clock but it’s still not available so instead, I went to the opposite end of the spectrum and decided to share a dress that I have been lusting after and will probably never buy. (I’m ever hopeful)

I just love how chic this is, a classic-with-a-twist shape, a statement colour and the fact that expensive though it may be, this dress would live in your fabulous frock repertoire for many a year to come… I’d love to see it worked with a leopard heel.


*Pink Fond sleeveless dress, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania at My-Wardrobe.

So this week’s Friday Frock O’Clock is dedicated to the dress that you can’t buy this week but would truly love to. It might be a designer gown you’ve fallen in love with*, or it might be a dress you spied somewhere like Pinterest and can’t find the designer for. Or maybe it’s not even that expensive but your pennies are being directed elsewhere at the moment. Either way, drop a link into the comment box and let’s spend the rest of this afternoon drooling over the dress candy.

Love,
Rebecca.
Xo

*Let’s face it, that was just your free pass to head on over to the likes of Net-a-Porter or My-Wardrobe and search for something gorgeous if you didn’t have something in mind already.