GOLDEN LEAVES AND IKAT

Catching the last sunbeams of summer over dusk yesterday, the light was just beautiful, & I'm so pleased with how these photos turned out! Initially I planned this outfit around the ikat-print jacket, going for a kind of easy, casual look that one of the Supers might wear running errands around town (Elle or Claudia, for example). But then I found this necklace in the most unexpected of places yesterday - a chemist! So cheap, & it looks like maybe J Crew crossed with Anthropologie - plus I feel that the leaf is a great motif for the coming season. Bring on the golden dusks, the falling leaves, the cooler nights, & the madness that is London Fashion Week!

necklace - Boots the Chemist

jacket - h&m

jumper - Topshop

jeans - The Gap

lace-ups - River Island

bag - Monki

sunglasses - Karen Walker

ring - h&m

watch - Michael Kors

Hope you've all had wonderful weekends!


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{all photos by Neena, & edits by me}

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FEELING FRENCH

I'm not really a hat & baggy sweater person, but there are some days when nothing else will suffice (usually when the previous night was a little longer & vodka-infused than expected ;) This hat has the cutest little cat ears as well, which makes it even more fun! I figured I'm doing the whole anti-blogger thing by NOT wearing a Kenzo sweater with a great big tiger face on it. Instead, I'm wearing a copy. Like all the best fashionistas ;)

I was wearing:

hat by Topshop

sweater by Zara

jeans by Topshop

canvas bag from Oliver Bonas

sunglasses by Karen Walker

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{all photos of me by Sophie, others by me & edits by me}

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FEATHERS AND WEDDINGS

I'm back from Ghana!

I attended one of the loveliest weddings this past weekend - more pics to follow soon! - but here, a snap of my newly redlier hair, with a feather hairpiece by Accessorize, and sunglasses by Karen Walker.

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{photo by catherine, edit by me}

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Sunday at Somerset House: Outfit

blue coat with leather trim, & leggings, both from Topshop
sweater by Mango
shoes by Forever 21
sunglasses by Karen Walker
bag from Paperchase
necklace by H&M, leather cuff from Banana Republic, watch by Michael Kors




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{all photos by Natalie, edits by me}

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Lunch in Chelsea #imready

I headed to Chelsea over the long weekend for a rather lovely lunch at Made in Chelsea hangout-fave The Bluebird. Amongst good friends & family, we celebrated my 30th over some fabulous food! 

Some of the dishes we had:

braised lentils, with turnips, spinach & basil pesto

grilled sourdough, echire butter & anchovies

6 hour braised Hardwick lamb, with colcannon and confit onions

pea & leek tart, with pea, mint & herb salad.

Did I mention the desserts?!

lemon tart with raspberry sorbet

sticky toffee pudding with banana & clotted cream

passion fruit posset with pineapple compote

I wore: coat from All Saints, sweater & trainers from Topshop, dress by Mango, sunglasses by Karen Walker, bag from Zara


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{all photos & edits by me, except portaits by Michelle DV.}

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Winter Walk

Walked around the neighbourhood before lunch today; that's a eucalyptus tree there with the peeling bark, Mum & Dad standing on the ivy bridge, berries & leaves.

Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Coat: Zara

Scarf: h&m

Jumper: Topshop

Polo-Tee: Orla Kiely heattech for Uniqlo

Jeans: the Gap

Wellies: Hunter

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{all pics by me, except 1 & 2 by dad}

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Is it Christmas Season Yet? {Keeping Warm in High-Tops}

I'm SO into high-tops at the moment! Seriously, if you'd asked me a year ago, I would have said they should only be seen on the likes of Avril Lavigne or tween punk wannabes. Then Isabel Marant happened. I picked up a navy blue pair from River Island, swapping the original white shoelace for black, to make it a little more subtle (as subtle as high-heeled trainers can be, anyway..)

My Saturday consisted of some haddock fish-cakes & a bloody mary at the Young Vic theatre bar, walking over Waterloo bridge, & seeing the Christmas tree being erected in the courtyard at Somerset House. I have a feeling that Tiffany's will sponsor the ice-rink again this year: that lovely blue colour is all over the banners :)

(Did I mention, I can't wait until Christmas?! #BigKid)

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{all pics by me}

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Saturday Casuals: Chambray & Street Food

The small but well-loved Venn Street food market celebrated its first birthday on Saturday. The weather had brightened up following some rainy midweek downpours, & the crisp air was perfect for standing around, browsing the market, & then going for a 1/4 roast chicken with carrots, green beans, & inferno chilli sauce (try before you buy!)

Hope you all had lovely weekends!

chambray shirt: the Gap

blazer coat: Topshop

2-tone leggings: Zara (old)

studded pumps: Topshop

sunglasses: Karen Walker in Perfect Day

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{all photos & edits by me}

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