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It's time for a road trip out of London.

Cue a sunglasses selfie on the M23 and off we go!

Winter Scarf's

I absolutely love winter. It's a time to whip out the extra layers, grab a glass of mulled wine or four whilst Christmas shopping, and see London all lit-up under the early night sky!
It's also an excuse to go shopping for accessories, especially a new scarf. A new shield from the wind, cold and snowfall that is on it's way.

It has to make a statement, stand out, and above all, keep you warm whilst the snow falls and you can see your breath with every exhale.

Something that you can add to the Winter Wardrobe I told you about!

For me, I wanted one that I could wear time and time again, and for a few more winters too - more like a 'timeless piece' than a one season wonder. 
I found it hiding in the corner of a store, looking right at me, and I fell in love right away.

Hello 100% lambswool, made exclusively by Jack Wills with Johnstons of Elgin. It had to be mine, and you can find it here if you want one too!

Within a few minutes I had paid, whipped of the tag, and headed off to a reunion lunch with it round my neck.

With so many out there to chose from though (believe me, I was looking everywhere), I have narrowed some of them down for you here to help with your search. 
From Ted Baker to Reiss, to Topman and Acne, look no further in your search for that ultimate winter shield statement piece.

All you need to do is click on the link below the image to be taken to the store! 

Zara Chunky Knit Scarf. Found here.

Glen Lossie Lambswool Scarf. Found here.

Ted Baker 'Goldwon' Scarf. Found here. Also in Blue here.

Paul Smith Signature Stripe Scarf. Found here.

Reiss Soft Oatmeal Scarf. Found Here

Hugo Boss Lambswool Scarf. Found Here.

Johnstons Vintage Tweed Cashmere Scarf. Found Here.

River Island Green Tartan Scarf. Found Here.

J Crew Stripped Scarf. Found Here

Barbour Tattersall Scarf. Found Here.

Acne Oversized Grey Scarf. Found Here.

Now, time to wrap up and head to the Christmas Markets for some mulled wine!

Come on winter, we are ready for you!

The Autumn Wardrobe

London Fashion Week is about to draw to a close, so whilst the models have walked down the catwalk showcasing next seasons must have pieces, I started to think about my wardrobe for the Autumn.

Or in my case, an excuse to go shopping!

The days are getting shorter, colder, and wetter, so it's goodbye to the shorts and vests, and a hello to a trip down the shops to buy these pieces that I have found for you (or a click on the links to get them online!).
Your wardrobe will be ready to battle any storm Autumn throws at you.

Let's start with shoes. Afterall, most people check out what shoes you are wearing on first impressions, so you need to get these right. For me, brogues are a must have this winter because they can be worn for any occasion. Try walking through the wet streets in some suede shoes and your socks will drown, brogues however, will keep your toes warm!

These bad boys can be found here, and will compliment any outfit. The light brown means you can wear it with any jeans and still look smart or casual, depending on your look! Buy them here.

What to wear on the bottom half is always a bit tricky in the summer, but the autumn is easy and Topman have got it completely covered in this department!

You need three pairs of trousers; One pair of dark denim jeans, one pair of light jeans, and one pair of black jeans. You don't need any others, honestly, as these three colours will provide you with every combination you need, from smart to casual, lunch or partying. 

The rule to jeans this season is to have them tapered, and the brogues match them too!

Number 1 can be bought here, Number 2 is here, Number 3 is here. Don't forget your student card if you are starting at university!

When it comes to tops, there are so many out there with a range of different designs. From patterns, to stripes, to the standard white shirt, the shops are your oyster. Especially when they will be hidden under jumpers or coats and scarfs!

Therefore, here are 4 tops that are on my shopping list (which you can view here), and will last the autumn and into winter!

Buy number 1 here, Number 2 here, Number 3 here, and Number 4 here.

Whilst you have your base layer sorted for when you get to the pub or dinner, it is all about what you wear on top whilst walking down the high street. If it isn't too bad out, then a jumper or cardigan will keep you warm. A burgundy kint will go well with any of the jeans, and my choice would be this absolute gem from All Saints.

You can buy it here, and know you will be wrapped up warm for when the snow comes!

Of course, autumn means coats and jackets. Whilst some of last seasons coats will still look great this year, there is always room on the coat rack for a new one. For me, big hooded parkas are a must for when the snow or rain is hammering down, whilst the classic bomber is great when the sun does pop out.

You can find the Bomber jacket here, and pick up the parka jacket here! 

Obviously there are so many different varieties around on the high street, so don't be afraid to mix and match your outfit choices and go for different colours in the coats, it will still look great and keep you stylishly warm.

Throw together some accessories if you want too, and my top (not-to) secret... Ski socks under your jeans to stay warm!

I'm going to go grab a glass of mulled wine to get into the autumn spirit, let me know if you have found any pieces and I will share them on Pinterest too!

Sam Sparro Style

On Friday night, I had the luck of being invited to Topman Personal Shopping to be styled, and watch a performance, by Sam Sparro.

To be honest, when I got the email I immediately thought it was spam. I couldn't remember any details about this, but thought I better reply just in case; thank god I did because it turned out to be an awesome evening.

After arriving and greeting Mr Sparro himself, I was taken to my dressing area and we started going through all the clothes that had been pulled out for me! With clothes being thrown around, different outfits and different accessories being brought to me, and the drinks flowing, it was any shopping fanatics heaven!







The team were great in giving excellent customer service too! They knew exactly what item I would say to them about, and at lightening speed would have it for me. If you can, use their service because it takes the stress away from shopping, and everyone is extremely friendly and helpful.

My final outfit consisted of a Cream Blazer, Green Swallow Print shirt (which I was skeptical about), a pair of sunnies, a pair of Terracotta Skinny Smart Trousers, and a Purple Wide Stripe Shirt. 
We then all sat down to watch an acoustic performance from Mr Sparro. I have seen a lot of artists in the past, but this was incredible. With a few clicking fingers and tapping of feet to provide the beat, he belted out his new single Happiness, a new song called I Wish I Hadn't Met You, and the classic Black and Gold. His new album is out this month!

This. Was. Amazing.



With a huge round of applause at the end of the set, we posed for photos and then said our goodbyes. With my large personal shopping bag, we wandered back out into the life of non-personal shopping with huge smiles on our faces!



To celebrate a great evening, I ended up having a jug of Pimms and getting in Jubilee mode!

Thanks Topman and Sam Sparro, it was great

The Tithe Barn

I am nursing a slight hangover today, so I will keep this sort and sweet before I have a roast dinner and nap my day away.

A really cool and quirky place to go, if you happen to be in Wiltshire, is a place called the Tithe Barn in Bradford-on-Avon. It dates back to the 14th century (I don't really do history, but that is a looonnggg time!) and is now home to a few 'market stores' which sell anything from cards, to oak furniture. All of which is housed in the old barns that surround the Tithe Barn, featuring all the original ceilings and wood work. It's great to have a nose around and walk out with a few bags of quirky bits at the end.

Some small shops usually don't accept card, but all the little shops pretty much do, so you have no excuse to buy some bits and pieces.

With the canal running right behind it and a few local pubs about a 5 or 10 minute walk along from, you can spend an afternoon working up an appetite whilst spending some money!

If you are not from around Wiltshire, and want to know more, then visit the Bradford-on-Avon website here.

Longing for Summer

With the snow still falling and ice cold temperatures, and a horrific case of man flu, what better than to have a browse at some summer outfits!

Here are my some of the pieces that I love... Each photo takes you to the relevant site. So click away!

[caption id="attachment_528" align="aligncenter" width="220"] Topman £34[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_529" align="aligncenter" width="300"] River Island. £16[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_530" align="aligncenter" width="220"] Topman LTD £18[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_531" align="aligncenter" width="300"] River Island £35[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_532" align="aligncenter" width="235"] Minimum Emir £35[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_534" align="aligncenter" width="235"] ASOS £30[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_536" align="aligncenter" width="235"] ASOS £16[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_537" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Paul Smith £80[/caption]

Don't forget, if you are a student then you can usually get a discount when you pay online or in store... If you are a worker, then a store card usually offers a discount if you take one out (just pay it off straight away and cut it up :D)