Grocery shopping meets couture: Chanel and #PFW

From New York, London and Milan Fashion Week, to the much awaited Paris Fashion Week, the months of February and early March have sure left us crushing over A/W14's couture collections! From those all time classic pastel layerings in Milan to Alice Cicolini's quirky Indian-inspired designs in London, AW/14 seems to have something or the other to whet every fashion enthusiasts appetite. And then there's Karl Lagerfeld's all new ready-to-wear collection for Chanel - classically chic, Parisian and youthful, it leaves majority of us seriously stunned! 

The Grand Palais' exhibition hall was given an all new look for today's show when everything, and I mean literally everything, was transformed into a home-grown Chanel Shopping Centre. From Chanel's very own cereal brand to Chanel's personalised bath salts and more, Lagerfeld merged together the world of high street grocery shopping with luxury couture, enabling his ready wear collection to be a part of this all new everyday runway shopping fiasco. Models strutted down the aisles with Chanel's chain-design shopping baskets, trolley's, and dangerously appealing chain-saws, making a very ordinary grocery shopping experience appear extra, extra, extraordinary.

Dressed from head to toe in stone-grey, camel and candy pink, the classic tweed jacket, tartan prints and dainty pleats, which have very much been at the heart of the Chanel brand, were all given an all new sensual twist. From shopping bags in one hand to the all time favourite Chanel handbag in the other, the AW/14 women's ready-to-wear collection was just as much about these laced up boots and casual trainers too. From pairing a slimline jacket and skirt with a pair of high-gloss skinny's and street-style trainers, to a sophisticated jacket-suit paired with flat-heel leather lace up boots, the collection would be perfect race-day attire, despite coming straight off the catwalk!

And that's not all. From matching crop's with ragged trousers, silver chains and extra long coats, Chanel's much talked about A/W14 collection embraces the all new fresh-face boy-look. That is, little emphasis given to all things feminine curves, and more emphasis given to those straight, figureless lines! Apparently, these autumnal vintage inspired Chanel coats will make for the the perfect over-lay on a day out grocery shopping! And judging from the above, Cara Delevigne sure thinks so too. I love the all new roll-neck crop, especially when paired with a sporty pair of trainers. The perfect tom-boy meets skater-girl look. Karl Lagerfeld impresses yet again!

Now let's go grocery shopping shall we?!

Spring Edit: I LOVE Pastels!

I know it's still pretty cold outside, but with the end of February near and with March around the corner I thought it would be very appropriate to do a 'spring season' inspired post sharing my love for pastel fashion! The probability of it being dreary, cold and blustery this March is undoubtedly high, but there is no stopping fashion brands from bringing out all those gorgeous garments that define SPRING FASHION. I've been browsing so many high-street and couture stores recently and there are literally so many beautiful pastel shaded clothes out there for this coming season! The plan is to move away from the cranberry/burgundy winter hues and usher towards the pastels whatever the spring weather brings! Here are some of my current favourites I am sharing with you below, and I will sure do a haul post of any pastel garments I do purchase this spring 2014!

Just to clarify...I know there were a couple of oversized boyfriend coats and layering knitwear that endorsed the pastel palette this autumn/winter, but there is no better time to wear pastels in full swing than the spring! So let's move on past pastel winter layering shall we...

CURRENT OBSESSIONS/FAVOURITES...

Pastel garments are all about wearing shades of lights/baby pinks, mint greens, duck egg blue's and a little hint of spring yellow. I absolutely adore all these pastel colours and find pastel's not only perfect for the spring but rather sensual and feminine for any woman to wear. Before stepping into the summer with a wardrobe full of bright and luminous colours, these spring pastels are perfect for adding that little depth of spring/summer colour to your wardrobe gently. 

NEW LOOK: PINK SLEEVELESS PEPLUM - £8.99

This sophisticated peplum top would look great with a classic white pencil skirt or pair of denim jeans. I think the colour is perfect for the spring and can be accentuated with a bejewelled statement neck-piece for a night out.

LORD AND TAYLOR: ERIN STRAPPY STILETTOS - £78.00

How gorgeous are these Lord & Taylor strappy's? The neutral/nude undertone allows these versatile stilettos to be paired with almost anything. They are perfectly chic and would look great on the feet this spring.

MISS SELFRIDGE - FLOWER PASTEL CHAIN NECKLACE - £17.00

This is an all time favourite neck piece that oozes 'spring femininity' like no other. It's minimalist design and pastel shades make it ideal for the coming season, and would look fabulous against a simple white top/collarless blouse.

TED BAKER - ROMANTIC TIMELESS JEANS, LIGHT PINK - £55.00

Whenever I think of the spring I automatically correlate the season with all those blossoming flowers. Hence why these pair of jeans would be perfect for the season. I love the floral print against a pearl pink backdrop!

MISS SELFRIDGE: PASTEL FLOWER STUD EARRINGS - £8.99

Paired with the statement neck piece listed above, these stud earrings will finish off the look perfectly! Again, they are very dainty and floral, but given the design and colours I think they would be ideal.

STEVE MADDEN: MARLENEE MINT GREEN HEELS - £60.00

Ankle strappy's have been hot in fashion for a while now and they are certainly not going anywhere. These lush mint green heels would look great with those floral print skinny's or even a chic spring dress. I absolutely love these!

RIVER ISLAND: GOLD TONE PASTEL FLOWER STATEMENT RING - £4.00

I very rarely wear rings, but I particularly like the floral design of this ring, which would add that bit of colour to the hands. Given the pastel shades it will not look extremely obvious on the hand either.

RIVER ISLAND: YELLOW PADDED SHOULDER TANKER TOP - £25.00

Initially, I thought yellow may be too much of a bright colour - more appropriate for the summer. However, this daffodil shaded tanker top is perfect for the spring and would look fabulous when paired with a pair of denims or a leather mini skirt. 

OUTNET.COM: BALMAIN LOW RISE SKINNY JEANS - £130.00

Mint green is one of my favourite pastel shades of the season, which is why I could not resist adding these pair of skinny jeans to my must-have list! I love the fact you can pair these with almost any colour, from pastel pink, white, to duck egg blue.

MANGO: SHIRT DRESS LIGHT PASTEL PINK - £30.00

This light pastel pink shirt dress is ideal to wear with any pair of stiletto's enlisted above. It's perfect day-wear and evening wear, and when paired with a classic pastel tote handbag and those shoes, I think this look will come together as something super chic and sensual for the spring.

MY PASTEL WISH LIST... 

...And then there are some of those pastel garments that you also wish you could afford! We all have a wish-list from time to time, and these are four particular's that have made it to my wish list. If you are interested in where you can purchase these couture items from I have listed them below. Of course I do wish I could own these items too, but there's really no harm browsing and collating images to lust over! 

VALENTINO: PASTEL PINK SHOULDER BAG - £1,195.00

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN: LADY PEEP SLING SPIKES - £835.00

MIU MIU: CIRÉ MINI SKIRT - £455.00

MISSONI: MARE KNIT PONCHO - £400.00

Get the London Fashion Week A/W14 look!

First and foremost, to all my nearest and dearest readers out there I am sincerely apologetic for the major lack of blogging this month! In all honesty, I've been really really busy working and I really haven't had enough time to sit down and blog! I have been heavily consumed by all the excitement around LFW A/W14, and I can honestly say the past couple of weeks have been incredibly awesome! Almost every corner street in and around Covent Garden, Temple and Strand has been adorned with LFW's Mercedes Benz vehicles and lush pink taxi cabs, bringing the whole fashion chic-ness to life! London is such an amazing city, and I truly feel so incredibly lucky to be here right now! 

But anyway, again, I am very, very sorry for the downfall in blogging of late. To make up for it I'm doing a classic 'get the look' post for all of you out there looking for some inspiration. Keeping it relevant, I'm concentrating strictly on all the style's and suaveness coming from LFW! Go get your hands on these top five looks...

Olivia Palermo arrived at this years LFW A/W14 in a splash of colour-blocking favourites. From mixing cranberry hues with a dash of electric blue, Olivia sure did make a lot of head turns on this occasion. What I love most? The fact that two of the most divided colours from the palette have come together to create an all new tasteful and chic outfit, perfect for the 'sloane' streets of London! Fashion is all about experimenting with different styles and colours, and this colourful experimentation is definitely a winner! 

HARVEY NICHOLS: EMMA MID RISE SKINNY JEANS - £175.00

2. TOPSHOP: LONG SLEEVE BURGUNDY TOP - £14.00

3. FOREVER 21: STUDDED RHINESTONE LOAFERS - £11.00

4. NEW LOOK: BURGUNDY LEATHER LOOK ZIP TRIM TOTE - £25.00

5. REISS: DANE ONE BUTTON BLAZER, BLUE - £225.00

Arriving at Somerset House for Burberry in a slender and slim bodycon midi dress, Ashley Madekwe did look like a true dime! You can never go wrong with a little black dress for any time of the day or any occasion, and it will forever remain a classic fashion piece for any lady to adorn. If your'e looking for that distinctly subtle yet sensual look, then this is the look for you! Add a pair of ankle strap sandals with an understated yet uber sexy jacket over your shoulders and you have mastered the all time LBD sensual look. 

TOPSHOP: ZIP SIDE BLACK MIDI DRESS - £35.00

2. MANGO: LEATHER BIKER JACKET IN BLACK - £170.00

3. JOHN LEWIS: STEVE MADDEN REALOVE SANDAL, BLACK - £65.00

4. DEBENHAMS: RED ASYMMETRIC FRONT FOLD OVER CLUTCH BAG - £29.00

Vivacious model, Georgia May Jagger made a classic biker-chick appearance on the night of the party held at the Claridge's. I love the whole statement look and think it's a super chic and rock-festive look you can even work with a pair of ankle boots when looking to work a daytime casual look. Every lady must own a black leather jacket - a staple for any wardrobe. Whether you're wearing you're jacket with a skater or a pencil skirt to a pair of trousers, keep it leathered! It's right on trend and looks just as sensational. 

TOPSHOP: LEATHER BIKER MINI SKIRT - £84.00

TOPSHOP: FAUX LEATHER BIKER JACKET - £60.00 

TOPSHOP: RIB SWING CROP VEST - £10.00

DUNE: DEMIE BLACK POINTED STRAPPY COURT SHOES - £88.00

MODCLOTH.COM: I LOVE UKE SCARF - £8.99

HOUSE OF FRASER: HOBBS SHEER SHINE 20 DEN TIGHTS - £7.00

Poppy Delevigne was snapped at LFW's Anya Hindmarch in a very relaxed and sleek blazer look. Sometimes the all time favourite skinny's and relaxed blazer jacket are all you need to pull an outfit together, and here, Poppy shows us that two of the most essential wardrobe garments are good enough for LFW too! I love her sense of style and those heart printed loafers look so pretty on her feet - I must find these! Finish off your look with a simple envelope clutch and you've already turned you're relaxed casual look into a sophisticated day look. 

LIBERTY'S: ACNE MID GREY ANGLE COTTON SWEATSHIRT - £130.00

HOUSE OF FRASER: LABEL LAB THISTLE BLACK SKINNY JEANS - £55.00

FOREVER 21: RETRO POLKA DOT LOAFERS - £12.00

L.K.BENNET: LEONIE PATENT LEATHER ASYMETRICAL CLUTCH - £185.00

TOPSHOP: TALL COLLARLESS PANEL JACKET - £58.00 

Paloma Faith never fails to impress with her sense of style, and has quite often than not been snapped looking ever so fashionable and quirky. For LFW's Burberry show, Paloma was spotted in this super playful and colourful look, where the green and red palette's came together. I absolutely love her London St Pauls tee, and will always love the classic boyfriend coat draped over the shoulders. Ever tried wearing a bowlers hat with your oversized coat? Well now's your chance! 

HOUSE OF FRASER: HOBBS SADIE SKIRT - £99.00

RIVER ISLAND: DARK RED BRIM BOWLER HAT - £10.00

TOPSHOP: NIRVANA TEE - £26.00

NINEWEST: SPEAK UP POINTY TOE FLATS - £41.00

RIVER ISLAND: RED OVERSIZED COAT - £40.00 

There were of course many more sensational looks from this years LFW, and I will no doubt be bringing you more exclusive 'get the looks' from the show. For now, however, do get your hands on the above looks and work your Paloma Faith to your Georgia May Jagger wardrobe must haves! 

Ditch the soggy newspaper and invest in a brolly!

Apologies for the delay in blogging of late! I've had a number of things going on recently and didn't quite find enough time in the day to write a post! I know this is not quite a conventional fashion-post, but I think it's an important topic to write about at this given moment in time!

Let's face it! As much as we would like to think the spring weather is dawning upon us, waking up to a muggy, cold and grim morning everyday suggests otherwise! This January (as with many previous January's too) has been abysmal! Forever downpours, blustery winds and frost-bite have resulted in many of us failing to look after ourselves! Of course, staying wrapped up warm - layering upon layering is the only way how, but why do many of us forget about the head protecting essentials?! Travelling around Central London I am constantly surrounded by both women and men utilising the London Evening Standard as there essential rescue accessory to cover up there heads with. However, despite taking such measures....they are left miserably soaked either way! 

DITCH THE SOGGY NEWSPAPER! 

Fashion involves every aspect about how we dress to how we look, and even utilising an umbrella/winter hat as an essential accessory can look just as chic and fashionable as opposed to a soggy newspaper! Honestly, the weather in the UK requires us to cherish onto at least one of these head-accessories, and finding the most suitable and attractive one for yourself will enable you stay protected in a fashionable manner too! 

Six stylish umbrellas...which one will you choose? Remember a brolly's for life...a worthy investment! From feminine frills, ombre and monochrome detailing to designer luxury...there's an umbrella for everyone!

1. HARRODS: BURBERRY CHECK FOLDING UMBRELLA - £135.00

2. ASOS: FULTON SUPER SLIM OMBRE SPOT UMBRELLA - £10.00

3. OFFICE: HUNTER BUBBLE UMBRELLA - £25.00

4. NET A PORTER: MARC BY MARC JACOBS PRINTED UMBRELLA - £36.00

5. RIVER ISLAND: BLACK FLORAL PRINT UMBRELLA - £7.00

6. ACCESSORIZE: MONOCHROME HEART SUPER SLIM UMBRELLA - £14.00

If you're not quite a fan of the umbrella, and want to keep your head warm and protected at the same time one of these stylish hats are for you! From a classic beanie, to a stylish beret or sophisticated bowler hat...these gorgeous designs can be paired with any style of clothing...from casual to chic, take your pick...

1. TOPSHOP: CABLE KNIT POMPOM BEANIE - £17.00

2. FOREVER 21: CLASSIC CABLE KNIT BERET - £4.10

3. RIVER ISLAND: BLACK NEW YORK EMBROIDERY BEANIE HAT - £10.00

4. ACCESSORIZE: WOOL BAKER BOY HAT WITH BOW HAT - £17.00

5. MISS SELFRIDGE: BLUE BUBBLE BOBBLE HAT - £15.00

6. BANK: FELT BOWLER HAT - £18.00

The New Guess Girl: Priyanka Chopra

You may have heard of her given her mass popularity in Bollywood, or perhaps you stumbled across her Exotic music video on YouTube. If you still can't place this vivacious lady, then turn to any Guess store and you will become so familiar! Priyanka Chopra - the first Indian spokesmodel for the American jeans brand is the girl we are all currently talking about! 

This Monday, Priyanka Chopra headed to Central London's Guess Flagship store on Regent Street where thousands of fans queued to meet her! Despite not being able to make it myself, I caught up with all the latest happenings via my Twitter feed - and was so pleased to see that one of her biggest fans had the opportunity to snap up a few pic's with her! 

Other than becoming the new Guess girl, Priyanka Chopra is recognised as one of the sexiest celebrities - who can look effortlessly chic in a casual denim look and look uber glamorous in a non-western outfit. During her exciting meet and greet event, the former Miss World rocked up in a casual denim look that many of her fans adored! For any avid fans or fashionista's out there, here's how you can get Priyanka's casual denim look for less!

1. RIVER ISLAND: MID WASH AMELIE REFORM SUPER SKINNY JEANS - £40.00

2. TOPSHOP: OVER IT CROP TEE - £19.00

3. ALDO: MIKUSOVA BOOTS - £73.00

4. TOPSHOP: ARROW DROP EARRINGS - £12.00

5. TOPSHOP: LIPS IN RIO RIO - £9.74

6. DOROTHY PERKINS - BLACK AND WHITE STRIPE JACKET - £33.00

But wait there's more! Post the meet and greet event, the international superstar headed to a special dinner held in her honour at London's very own Edition Hotel. Sharing in on the joy of her all new Guess journey, Priyanka Chopra was snapped up with the likes of David Gandy, Pixie Lott, Eliza Doolittle and other fabulous journalists from British Vogue, Elle and Grazia! The glamorous star stepped out for her special night in a sheer satin bodycon and fur bolero. Here's how you can get her look for less below!

Although I couldn't find the exact replica to the baby pink satin bodycon, the options across high street stores are endless! Here I've chosen four of the best bodycon dresses that will hug around your curves perfectly and show you off at your dainty best!

1. RIVER ISLAND: LIGHT PINK RIPPLE TEXTURED BODYCON DRESS - £15.00

2. TOPSHOP: RIBBED BANDAGE BODYCON DRESS - £58.00

3. RIVER ISLAND: PINK MIRROR EMBELLISHED BODYCON DRESS - £80.00

4. CHANTAL: BABY PINK CRYSTAL CUT OUT BODYCON DRESS - £125.00

5. DOROTHY PERKINS: FAUX FUR BLACK BOLERO - £16.00

6. MONSOON: ELINA ROUND COURT SHOES - £48.00 

From casual denim to evening elegance, Priyanka Chopra is the name on everybody's lips at the moment! So why not get her look for less, and work it like a true Guess girl! 

Margot Robbie: The new girl on the block!

Australian born actress, Margot Robbie has come a long way since her humble beginnings in the Aussie soap, Neighbours. After winning over the majority of Australia's hearts, Robbie has bagged her first big Hollywood film opposite Leonardo DiCaprio! With the Wolf of Wall Street set to release this Friday in the UK, I can't wait to see Robbie onscreen as she paves her way into Hollywood! 

Acting apart, I am in awe of Margot's sensational fashion sense, whether it's walking the streets of LA or strutting the red carpet (check her out at the Golden Globe Awards in a gorgeous Gucci ensemble!) She is, for me, one of the most anticipated actresses to watch out for this year...while keeping an eye on her trendsetting styles is just an added bonus! Take a look at how you can get some of Robbie's sensual, dainty and casual looks for less, and do make the most of playing with different hairstyles in similar ways too, because versatility is sexy!

On her trip to Four Seasons, Margot was spotted in monochrome textures of Paula Ka prints and Oscar de la Renta checks. Keeping her locks beach wavy, I love this super chic and classy outfit for the day. And that leopard print coat is absolute stunner! Here's how you can achieve a similar look for less...

1. DOROTHY PERKINS - TALL BLACK/WHITE CHECK PENCIL SKIRT - £13.00

2. RIVER ISLAND: BLACK OVERSIZED SUNGLASSES - £13.00

3. TOPSHOP: KNITTED SLEEVELESS FUNNEL TOP - £37.00

4. KURT GEIGER: BASTIEN NUDE COURT SHOES - £59.00

5. MANGO: LEOPARD PRINT OVERSIZED COAT - £45.00

Stunning her fans at Vanity Fair's Oscar party in a sheer white mini dress with floral detailing, Margot was snapped looking equally graceful and pretty as she was dainty! I love the whole fairytale feel of this outfit, and finishing off the look with a sleek bun and a pair of Gucci suede T bar peep toes definitely gave the outfit a spruce of colour!

1. DEBENHAMS: WHITE MESH PROM DRESS - £55.00

(one of the two options, however, this particular one carries with it a lot of flair)

2. ASOS: LACE HIGH NECK PROM DRESS - £28.00

(not only the cheaper option, however, carries with it the high neck detailing)

3. FARFETCH.COM: VIA ROMA XV CALF LEATHER SANDAL - £58.00

4. TOPSHOP: RHINESTONE CROCHET FLOWER STUDS - £15.00

Dressed up smart and snazzy for her appearance on Good Morning America, Margot shares a wave with the camera wearing a classic Ralph Lauren ensemble. If you're looking to achieve the smart and sophisticated look for work, then be inspired and find out where you can get this look for less!

1. JOHN LEWIS LONG SLEEVE HELEN SHIRT - £39.00

2. ALDO: PEEP TOE JAGGARD BOOTS - £61.00

3. RIVER ISLAND: BLACK SLIM CIGARETTE TROUSERS - £30.00

4. MISS SELFRIDGE: NIPPED IN PEPLUM BLACK JACKET - £45.00

5. ICING.COM: OPAQUE GREY NAIL POLISH - £3.35

The Boyfriend Coat Crush!

On my recent search for the 'hottest' trends this January, the boyfriend coat has been one of the biggest highlights! As the cold weather continues to brim over the city of London, you can't help but fall in love with one of these oversized coats! The weather, however, is not the only reason as to why these coats would be worth the purchase...sensual in design, chic and understated, these are the coats that will turn you into a true fashion icon of the season! 

HOW TO WEAR/CELEBRITY LOOK

There are a number of ways in which the boyfriend coat can be worn, without having to simply wear it as a conventional coat! From placing the coat on one side of the shoulder to draping it over both the shoulders, the boyfriend coat is the ultimate overlay that will serve to look equally elegant and sleek. It's almost like a statement piece that does all the talking for itself, just drape it across your shoulders, and show it off too the world like a true fashionista!

SUKI WATERHOUSE AND THE BOYFRIEND COAT...

Suki Waterhouse was recently spotted at the Burberry Men's Show, London Collection wearing a very suave tailored two piece suit. Captured in a rich burgundy hue with a classic oversized boyfriend coat, I am in love with her effortless look! 

1. REISS.COM: MARVIN OCCASION TROUSERS - £42.00

2. DOROTHY PERKINS: ISABEL LONDON BURGUNDY FLECKED VELVET BLAZER - £48.00

3. TOPSHOP: ANGEL WESTERN ANKLE BOOTS - £98.00

4. TOPSHOP: POPPER FRONT BOYFRIEND COAT - £34.00

PALOMA FAITH AND THE BOYFRIEND COAT...

Paloma Faith was also spotted at the Burberry Prorsum Show Fashion Show, London Collection, looking rather chic and cheerful in a very pretty pastel pink midi dress. All set for the spring, Paloma finished off her dainty look with the boyfriend coat. Love it!

RIVER ISLAND: PINK RIPPLE TEXTURED MIDI DRESS - £10.00

ZARA: SUEDE CLUTCH BAG - £24.00

3. DUNE: ATTAR SILVER POINTED COURT SHOES - £47.00

4. TOPSHOP: TEXTURED SWING COAT - £110.00

From Topshop, River Island, Warehouse and Miss Selfridge, there is a boyfriend coat for everyone available!