Word on the Street is. . .

I love checking out street style for random inspiration and really to see how real people illustrate their version of trends. This pic is of model Tanja Gacic, who is working the current boyish trend to the max...! She has mastered androgyny perfect, while still keeping it feminine and fresh with Balmain heels and a pop of red lippy. The oversized blazer is to die for and were seen allllll over Stella Mc Cartney SS11.  Overall a street style winner for me . . .

Image via Vogue.com

Dazzling in DKNY. . .

Olivia Palermo just cannot do any wrong. She is literally glowing in this DKNY number. The dress is of course bang on trend with the pleating detailing and colour blocking, while she teams it with another pop of colour via her fushia clutch and nails. It's a very boho look for sure, but we do normally see her in very flowing outfits, which gives a relaxed and effortless feel to her outfits. Her jewellery adds a new dimension to her outfit, which is no surprise as statement pieces are really her signature. After all we are dealing with a girl from the City. . .

Image via Vogue.com

Seeing Blue. . . ACNE AW11

Absolutely loving ACNE''s Autumn/ Winter collection, which features so many textures and shapes including  (blue!) leather trousers, striped knits and tee''s, jersey dresses and cosy full length coats. Cobalt blue and jewelled tones in general are massive for next season, with the highsteet sporting looks already! I saw a great blue suede/ leather mini skirt in H&M yesterday which I was reminded of when I first saw this collection. So you know what to do! Get your smurf on! 

Images via ACNE Facebook.  



Simply: French Style. . .

I don't know what it is, but I'm OBSESSED with French style, culture, cuisine, the whole works! Perhaps it originated from my many holidays there, or that some of my favourite designers are French~ Isabel Marant, The Kooples, Chanel? Anyway its what I call The French allure and I'm drawn in! What I love is that people in France dress so simple, yet its effortless. Try the synonomous Breton top. Seriously who doesn't have one? Its a staple for style queens Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller and looks great on really anyone. When I was in Brittany, every age wore the breton: kids, adults, even the elderly. Style a la francais is natural, which is why (for obvious reasons) I follow a good few French blogs. Two of my favourites are Adeline Rapon and Une Armoire pour Deux. The image above is taken from the blog of 21 year old Parisian Adeline, whos style combines all the effortless elements described. I love this look. A white top worn alone with denim is such a classic look and you can never go wrong with it. Throw in a black bolder hat and rock boots and you have a look that screams I just threw this on this morning! This simple way of dressing is one which I shall try put a spin on myself. Will keep you updated with the results. . .C'est ca!

Image via Adeline Rapon blog.

Leopard print is forever. . .



Topshop Chelsea boot



So snakeskin is obviously the new leopard print thanks to Prada, Chloe, Gucci, Valentino and practically most shows from Autumn/ Winter '11/12. So why am I still willing to spend fifty beans on these Chelsea leopard print boots? Well just look at them, they're amazing and I've been lurking after a pair for yonks. Topshop did past versions of this Chelsea boot with a midi heel, so it was only a matter of time before they brought back the style. I've been keeping an eye out and while browsing through my fellow blogger's blogs (original) I found them on Kit-Kat-Kitty-Kat's blog so thank you! They also come in plain black and zebra print which are pretty cool for the adventurous. Is it just me or is the animal world is really taking over. . .?!

Tempted to buy both!

Plain jane anyone?

Images via Topshop.com

Is that a Mama Do..??

I wasn't expecting this at all, but Pixie Lott has gone for the chop and I lOvE it! A girl who loved her long locks has now gone for an edgier, more rock chick look, completely transforming her previous girly style. Is her new do a bit mammy-ish...? Not at all. Her peroxide cut shapes her face perfectly and the tousled give a relaxed, bed head look which is one which I adore. Her flirty white lace dress is bang on trend, reminisent of Dolce & Gabbana and Erdem Spring/Summer '11, while working this monochrome look with black shoeboots and bag...nice!



Images via zimbio.com

These Boots are Made for Buyin'....!



Kate Bosworth in outfit #1 with her 'Dicker' suade boots. . .



Outfit #2. . .

Isabel Marant dicker suade boots. I am in lOvE! There is just one problem. 1) I cannot find them anywhere on the internet and 2) if I did they would be well over my price range. Well at least I can gaze at them wishfully as I see Kate Bosworth practically living in them~ and when I say living in them I really do mean it! She teams them with every outfit whether its shorts, skinnies, dresses what have you. It is great though to see a celebrity getting so much wear out of a single pair of boots when really, Miss Bosworth could afford a pair in every colour/size/shape! It is my duty now to bring a lookalike/ highstreet version into my life and I will not let any forces come against me on my mission! Watch this space. . .

Vanessa from The Man Repeller shows us the black version...oh want!

Images Via ~ The Man Repeller & Zimbio.com