Buy Now, Wear All The Time

We've all heard about the "see now, buy now" trend that brings your favourite fashion week looks straight off the runway into your closet. The runway looks may not be in the budget just yet, but finding closet staples and "it pieces" is always on my mind. 

Lately, I've been all about unordinary denim. I found these fringe hemmed light wash on ASOS and instantly fell in love. You can also splurge on a pair of 3x1 or Mother denim, but an affordable pair like these give off just the same zest. Pair these jeans up or down with a simple tee and heel...or even both like I did here. Statement tees have made their way into every It girls closet. Whether you're into vintage finds or French staples, you definitely don't want to miss out on this trend. I picked up this Claudie Pierlot tee years ago, but you can find amazing alternatives at Topshop. 

T-SHIRT | CLAUDIE PIERLOT
LEATHER | LF STORES (Similar)
JEANS | ASOS
HEELS | AQUAZZURA
 

Christie xx

La Dolce Vita

There's a special feeling when the sun comes out in London. The days become longer and that feeling of 'la dolce vita' lives throughout the entire city. I took the opportunity to explore new areas of my neighbourhood over the weekend which naturally included trying a new local wine bar as if I was under the Tuscan sun.

Hope you had a fabulous weekend! 

TOP | ASOS
SKIRT | ASOS
BAG |  MOM'S VINTAGE
WEDGES | STEVE MADDEN (Similar)

Christie xx

It Must Be Self-Portrait

Ever scrolled through Instagram and found an amazing dress with every last attention to detail that you just knew you had to have... I definitely have. (maybe a couple times too) The first thing that always comes to my mind is - it must be Self-Portrait.

Between the intricate lace details, feminine silhouettes and overall "wow" factor, Self-Portrait has it all and more. Han Chong, formerly the creative director of the luxe fashion brand, Three Floor, took a chance in creating his own label and lets just say it paid off big time. For the past 4 years, Self-Portrait has continued to soar to the top of every editors A-list for its unique designs and affordable price point. From weddings and engagements to simply instagram-worthy trips, you'll see every top blogger and celeb owning a dress or two from Self-Portrait. Chong told Vogue himself, he wants "to create clothes that make women feel special." Pretty sure I can vouch for the rest of the Self-Portrait lovers like myself, you actually feel more than special in his dresses.

One thing I love about Self-Portrait is its timeless appeal. I love a femme luxe look and Self-Portrait seems to hit it out of the park every time. This gorgeous white detailed dress is the perfect weekend ensemble for exploring the spring blossoms in London. The iconic scenery of spring time in London couldn't have been better for Chong's iconic contemporary designs.

DRESS | SELF-PORTRAIT
BAG | REBECCA MINKOFF
SANDALS | CALVIN KLEIN (old)
SUNGLASSES | QUAY EYEWEAR (old)

Christie xx

Just Take Me To Paris

Paris will forever hold a special place in my heart. As much as I'd love to jump on the Eurostar every weekend, it just doesn't always happen so I decided to bring that Parisian style to london.

If you haven't downloaded the ASOS app, I'm apologising now for your next daily tech obsession. We all know Ecommerce has taken over but the App world is where it's all happening. The easy interface and simple click through system made it super simple to pick out my Parisian look within 5 minutes. With premier unlimited delivery, a simple annual fee of £9.95 gets you next day delivery for the year. Talk about a super saver!  As much as I enjoy the traditional shopping experience, I'm loving those "voilà moments" (aka DPD text updates) - your package has now arrived...

Every chic Parisian has a pair of mom jeans and after searching forever, I finally took the plunge. ASOS Farleigh Jeans have been in my saved cart for awhile, but always sold out in my size. Let me tell you, the wait was worth it! I was so impressed with the soft quality of denim, genuine comfort and total steal of a price. I couldn't help myself and also get this classic black belt, cap and striped sweater, all from ASOS to make my whole look très Parisian. 

A little ASOS haul never hurt anybody, right?! ;)

Sweater | ASOS
Jeans | ASOS
Cap | ASOS
Belt | ASOS
Crossbody | Rebecca Minkoff
Boots | Steve Madden (on sale too)
 

Christie xx

Fashion Week Diaries: New York

New York Fashion Week has always been a favourite of mine. From Tory Burch and J Crew to Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein, American designers continuously shape the next season in global fashion and have influenced my style for years. This season offered some new standouts as well as redeveloping America's iconic brands. Here are some of my favourite shows from the NYFW Autumn Winter 2017.  

Between the poetry left on the chairs to slipping into a memory of Tory's family vacations, the brand continues to evolve as the ultimate luxurious destination for the working woman. Standout pieces for me included this ivory set and matching long coat engrossed with a vintage inspired TB logo. (Hello Margot Tenenbaum?) Tory always looks to the past for the future and her cult-like following shows that her way of thinking is definitely working. 

If there's one person who knows how to dress a fashionista, it's Stacey Bendet. Alice + Olivia continues to be in a league of their own with their latest Autumn Winter 2017 collection. From Dior-esque inspired fabrics to the Oscar of sequin pant suits, this collection pulled out the wow factor in every way. Never doubt Stacey in making a woman feel sexy, beautiful and powerful all in one standout outfit.

Out with the old, in with the new. Kate Spade's Autumn Winter collection saw a revival to the always conservative brand showing a huge ode to the modern, digitally inspired woman. The setting, the clothing, the bloggers invited - Instagram blew up over this show and we all can understand why. Trendy, fun and daring - this collection showed a whole new Kate and we can't wait to see more. 

The Aussie golden label always brings the "IT" factor and this show definitely did not disappoint. Soft pastels and delicate laces were on the calling card again, utterly mesmerizing the audience into Sydney circa post-war 1920s. This collection idolized a sense of freedom with classic resortwear. 

Jonathan Simkhai wants to make a real name for himself and this collection proved again that he is a powerful force in the fashion world. Old world Spain was the inspiration for his collection enchanting us back to the glamorous days of kings and queens. A mix of Gaudi and regal details, Victoria Secret Angels stunned the catwalk in his designs. 

Han Chong turned the luxury fashion world upside down when he debuted Self-Portrait three years ago. However, we've all been wondering if Self-Portrait would be a one hit wonder with only lace up his sleeves. Versatility and longevity always came to my mind in how Self-Portrait could evolve as a brand. And this collection just proved why Self Portrait is here to stay. From velvet floor length coats to high waisted leather trousers, lace was the last thing on everyone's minds with this stand out collection. Every piece was wearable and lets not kid ourselves, instagram-worthy.

They always say "good girls go to heaven, bad girls go backstage" - but in this case, the bad girl stole the stage. Parisian based brand Zadig & Voltaire is making its mark on the big apple in a large way. (and we're not just talking about over sized knits) 

When Jonathan Saunders debuted his first collection for DVF, I felt as though the fun loving DVF girl lost a bit of her sparkle. Fast forward six months, our favourite DVF girl is back and her revamped style is better than ever. From electric prints to statement furs, this presentation totally stood out as the new DVF. With a logo relaunch and the commercial side from his first collection coming to stores now, we're waiting anxiously to see how the collection is perceived. 

When it takes three days to arrange an elaborate orchid display in his grand Madison Avenue store, you have a feeling dreams have literally been made. (Especially for Instagram and Snapchat stores) Ralph described this collection as "nomadic spirit" with "exotic sophistication" which can be seen through its free-flowing gowns and intricate patterns. From the stage to the rich camel colours and leather details, this collection certainly proved that Ralph knows best when it comes to fashion week. 

And the grand finale goes to Marchesa. Feathers, embroidery, fringe, lace, beading and layers upon layers of luxurious tulle, there really isn't another brand quite like Marchesa. This season, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig wanted to capture the glamour of Shanghai. The collection was as dreamy as ever, mesmerizing the audience into imperial China. 
 

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for LFW highlights next. 

xx Christie