Liquid gold
The perfect slip dress by one of my favourite brands. Ever since I've come across LPA on Revolve I've fallen in love with all their pieces...
LIQUID GOLD
IMAGES BY LEANNE LIM-WALKER
A L L S A I N T S L E A T H E R J A C K E T
Once I saw this slip dress I couldn't help myself but to get my hands on it. This was initially meant to be a going out dress but I decided to wear it more casually and it worked so well. I main thing was the colour of the fabric and how I could pair it with my go to pieces and it worked so well together. I've toughen it up a bit with my All Saints leather jacket which I've had for some time now - it's been through hell and back with me. My YSL arm candy and the white sneakers of course. By pairing it all with these items I've transformed something so smart and elegant into something casual and effortlessly cool!
Images taken by Leanne Lim-Walker
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Chic on the go
I could spend all day lounging around St Martins Lane hotel in London. It's been my home away from home over LFW for the pass 3 seasons.
CHIC ON THE GO
IMAGES BY CHLOE HELEN MILES
St Martins Lane is part of Morgan's hotel group and they never fail to disappoint. I've written about the service in a few of my past posts and if you follow me on socials you know that I'm a loyal hotel guest when I find a great place - you can always find me here or at the Sanderson. I always recommend their hotels to friends visiting from outside the UK and they also say the same!
I legit wore this bomber jacker as much as I could since I got it. It's the perfect throw on with anything weather your off to a casual brunch date or to a business meeting! After my stay at St Martins Lane (my home away from home over LFW) I needed something comfy to travel home in. I've linked some alternatives down below too!
Photos taken by Chloe Helen Miles
Parisian vibes in London
I've been missing Paris so much that I've been comforting my soul with a beret around the streets of London...
PARISIAN VIBES IN LONDON
IMAGES BY CALLUM MACBETH
Images shot by Callum from Girl in the Lens
I've been missing Paris so much that I've been comforting my soul with a beret around the streets of London...It's been a while since I worn a hat of any sort. Back in the day all I wore were fedoras but I've out grown them for sometime now but I knew my outfits were missing a finishing touch. Since seeing my friends wearing berets lately I thought I would give it a try and I've truly fell in love with this accessory. I kept this outfit simple and chic with pairing my favourite jeans from GRLFRND denim with a black jumper, camel coat and some snazzy studded boots. I was just running around London so didn't want anything too fancy and wanted to stay comfortable!
The ultimate classics
From the moto jacket, white shirt, black jeans and a statement bag. This looks is so perfect for wearing day to night
THE ULTIMATE BASICS
IMAGES BY CALLUM MACBETH
Images shot by Callum from Girl in the Lens
From the moto jacket, white shirt, black jeans and a statement bag. This looks is so perfect for wearing day to night. You can even pair this with white trainers for a daytime effortless chic look and then switch it up with heels for the evening! I'm also about investing in more basic pieces at the moment and I can't wait to see what I buy next!
All laced up
How amazing is this bomber jacket?
ALL LACED UP
IMAGES BY CALLUM MACBETH
Images shot by Callum from Girl in the Lens
How amazing is this bomber jacket? I have been so obsessed with it since I got hold of it and the best news is that it's from Boohoo! So it's super affordable! I paired this statement bomber jacket with some boyfriend jeans ( I love that it has a hooped zip detail too), black boots, a beret and this origami tee which put a spin on a classic.
Lady in leather
I haven't worn double leather in such a long that it was over due. It's taken me a while to search for some leather pants and I came across these on MISSGUIDED
I haven't worn double leather in such a long that it was over due. It's taken me a while to search for some leather pants and I came across these on Missguided! Even better that they were also only £18! I love how they fit - slightly baggy but still slimming and uber comfy! I paired it with this printed leather jacket which actually looks like its from Off--White which is a bonus! It's the perfect boyfriend style moto jacket with a twist. I kept it very simple with some white trainers and a white loose vest. You can even switch it up and wear with heels if you're heading out for the night! Let me know your thoughts on this outfit below and how you would wear your leather trousers!
This post was in collaboration with Missguided.
Exploring Molly Goddard with Lenovo
Over London Fashion Week, I collaborated with Lenovo to try out their Yoga Book...
Exploring Molly Goddard with Lenovo
IMAGES BY CHLOE HELEN MILES
Over London Fashion Week, I collaborated with Lenovo to try out their Yoga Book - a stylish 2-in- 1 tablet which allows you to take notes, create sketches directly and indirectly on the tablet, as well as having all the usual functionality and more.
It took me a few hours to play around with it and get comfortable with the product but I love how lightweight, thin and easily accessible it is. It really is the perfect size to carry around in my bag and not weight it down - perfect for my travels! Having the pen with it also makes sketching down notes during meetings and shows makes everything more convenient as I can easily email the notes to myself after as I tend to loose my pieces of paper. I wanted to show you guys what I created after attending the Molly Goddard show and what inspired me from the collection.
As you guys can see, I've gone and created 6 different pieces of artwork. I'm more of a doodler and decided to create something right onto the photos I took backstage. I had so much fun playing around with the sketch mode whilst using all the apps available (I used note saver, art rage and Autodesk sketchbook) that I didn't realise the time! It gave me a great platform to jot down all my research into the collection and collect what my thoughts.
I was lucky enough to head backstage to Molly Goddard and capture some photos of the pieces that I fell in love with. I was really drawn to the playful colours, bold prints and colours but also the fairytale vibe of the show. I haven't seen anything like this on the catwalk before and the whole collection didn't disappoint. There were so many ruffles on each piece that has now made me go on the hunt to find some myself! I think it would be so fun to style, especially in a more grungy and edgy way than Molly did for the show. I think she was really inspired by our childhood fairytales which really came across as the models walked down the runway. I was in awe of the whole show and the set up with the big dinning table! It definitely was one of my favourite shows and I can't wait what she will have in store for us next season!
This post was in collaboration with Lenovo, who are offering a 20% discount on the Yoga Book to all readers. Find out more here
The statement trouser
Everyone needs a statement pair of trousers in their wardrobe...
THE STATEMENT TROUSER
IMAGES BY CALLUM MACBETH
Photos taken by @maccyb from Girl in the Lens
Stepping away from a pair of jeans is pretty difficult for me so I've been amaze at myself for wearing these statement pair of trousers for some time now! They were my go-to pair at LFW and ever since I bought them to be honest! These ones are from Mango but I've also picked up a similar cotton pair from Next as well. I want to go back into wearing more trousers than jeans as it can get repetitive! Here I've just paired it with a simple blazer, white trainers and a printed tee. I'm loving this one from Urban Outfitters even though its not a vintage bad tee - but it does have that feel of being super worn!
You may have also spied a new cheeky purchase. I included it in the last outfit post but forgot to mention it. I decided to treat myself after nearly a year of not buying anything high end. Trust me - it's been torture! I love investing in pieces that are going to last me and something that I could hand down to my grand kids one day. I know this isn't going to be my last cheeky purchase this year or maybe even this month so keep an eye out for other investment pieces! I went with this Saint Laurent sunset bag in medium as it fit more things and especially my portable charger! I know my next purchase will need to be a bit bigger to fit in my diary and potentially my laptop so I'm keeping an eye out for something perfect!
This look also features my ear cuffs that I designed with Astrid & Miyu! I wear mine all stacked up and mix and match every piece :) You can check out my collection here.
SUIT UP!
Time to suit up!
TIME TO SUIT UP!
IMAGES BY CHLOE HELEN MILES
Brandy Melville t shirt
I do love a good suit. So when I stumbled across this one from H&M I had to get it. To style it my way, I added a statement bag, classic frames, a graphic tee and of course my go-to white trainers of the moment. Keeping it comfy, classic and chic! You can find the actual blazer here and the trousers here.
Shot by Chloe Helen Miles
Mate night with Selfridges
With Valentines day creeping up on us ever so soon I wanted to share with you a fun experience you can have with your bestie!
With Valentines day creeping up on us ever so soon I wanted to share with you a fun experience you can have with your bestie! It’s Selfridges version of ‘galentines’ day which is a perfect way to spend Valentines day with your bestie or even your mum! I experienced what they had to offer with my gal Chloe Helen Miles. We were in need of some pampering so this was a perfect way to spend the day! Selfridges take on a mate date night started off with a pampering session at Cowshed! We had the signature cowshed manicure and it was dream! Super relaxing that I tried not to fall asleep! It runs for about 45 minutes and you get a hand scrub included and massage which was the cherry on top.
Next stop on our pampering schedule was the Face Gym work out! Yup, it’s exactly how it sounds - a work out for your face! I unfortunately couldn’t have the full workout as I’m still recovering from my tooth operation but I still got to experience the facial and tried out the ultrasound machine! We also had the gold leaf mask put on and baked on our faces for 10 minutes. The thought of having 24k gold on your face was pretty cool to be honest and I loved how cool I looked! After the treatment, I definitely noticed my skin glowing and would happily walk out of Selfridges with no make up!
After our treatments, we headed over to the YSL beauty counter for our make overs. You guys know how much I love YSL so this was a perfect match for us both! I went for something more natural and glowing and Chloe went for her signature look. We played around with some golden browns and nudes for my face palette and I ended up loving the final look! If you visit the YSL counter be sure to ask for Marcio! He is incredible! YSL are also launching a new Volupte Tint-in-Balm exclusively for Selfridges! Make sure to get your hands on them! I’ve already tried them out and they offer great hydration to your lips and a bit of a tint to create the perfect ‘no-make’ make up look. My favourite shades are 1 and 10.
Last on the pampering schedule was a blow dry and treatment at
(located on the Body studio space). I’ve been for a treatment here before and really love the space. Really calm and open so you can relax whilst having your hair done. We ended up having the Fusio Dose treatment. Much needed after bleaching my hair. A specially created formula to transform your hair in 10 minutes!
We then headed up to the top floor where we were given a personal fragrance matching session with Bella Bellissima by Bella herself! It’s currently a mini pop up on the 4th floor that runs till 14th February and a perfect place to pick out a scent for your other half or yourself! Love yourself this Valentines day by discovering your perfect scent. I ended up choosing Velvet Santal . A timeless classic scent that could be worn day to night!
When we finished our perfume matching, we went for an early dinner at Aubaine which was much needed! You really do work up an appetite from all the pampering! We ended up ordering so much food we were stuffed! Also ate all the desserts! A perfect way to end our mate night!
For the night, we ended up staying at the London Edition thanks to Kiehls . Such a lovely surprise as well as they placed some pampering products around our room and also included some fancy chocolate! Of course we quickly changed into our pj's and put on some face masks!
We were also surprised with a treat box from Selfridges which included a 'I heart you' valentines day bag! A collaboration with Alphabet bags and includes goodies worth up to £118 but only cost £35 only at Selfridges. A perfect treat if you are stuck on what to get your girlfriend or bestie for Valentines day! The set includes products from Molton Brown, Nail Berry and Zelens. The box also included a cute personalised MOET champaign bottle that had a photo of me, Chloe and Dexter on it! Such a great little touch! This personalisation service is available in store till the 19th Feb!
Once again thank you Selfridges for such a great day full of pampering and great food. No one I'd rather share it with than Chloe! I'm hoping to coming back soon for another round but I think with my mum or sister this time!
This post was in collaboration with Selfridges