New season Zara arm candy

Zara is one of my absolute favourite shops on the high street. I can always find something in there, and I find the quality extremely good. The clothing is classic and current at the same time, well made and reasonably priced. The bags are beautiful, and tend to look a lot more expensive than they actually are. Visiting Zara a couple of days ago, I noticed a whole load of new bags had arrived and quite predictably, I want them all!! Here are a few of my favourites...

From top, left to right:

1) Tan plaited shopper £79.99

2) XL fashion clutch £79.99

3) Orange messenger bag £25.99

4) Plain basket shopper £69.99

5) Metallic shopper £69.99

6) Leather Bandolier £29.99

I love the shopper styles as they are so classic, easy to wear and add a luxe look to any outfit. The lovely Olivia Palermo obviously agrees as she has been snapped with the tan plaited shopper on many occasions:

I love how she has paired this oversized bag with a simple black outfit, perfectly accessorised with a polka dot scarf and black shades.

I also love the little messenger style bags, the orange is gorgeous and would add a fresh pop of colour to any outfit. The tan messenger bag reminds me of my little vintage bag that I wore yesterday and blogged about here.

Hope you like my selection xoxo

The Big Cover Up

Right, I know we are still (supposedly) in the middle of summer, but the thing is, the high street is on the turn... Spring/Summer 11 is slowly but surely evolving into Autumn/Winter 11 and its looking mighty fine! Every time I shop (which is every few days on average hahaha), I notice more and more cooler weather items emerging, which has got me thinking about layers, coats and jackets!! In my opinion, a girl needs a good range of jackets and coats in her wardrobe (particularly in a cool and rainy country like the UK!) Each year we get a whole host of new styles and designs, however, there are particular styles that are always in style and remain classic, season in, season out. Below is my classic selection, eternally stylish and wearable season on season:

1) The classic leather bomber, ASOS £120. Best in black, cropped on the waist, zipped front and made of soft, supple leather. This jacket has been given an update with the shearling collar (removable - more the better)


2) Classic beige trench coat, Burberry at net-a-porter.com £650. Ever since Audrey Hepburn wore the classic Burberry trench in Breakfast at Tiffany's, this item has remained effortlessly stylish and eternally chic. Of course, there are some beautiful trench coats on the high street, Topshop and Zara always have a good selection. I do not yet own a Burberry trench but aspire to one day - a very good friend of mine managed to get the classic double breasted beige trench at Bicester outlet in Oxford for around £400!



3) Classic Blazer, ASOS £55. A good fit is essential, classic colours are most versatile (think blakck, navy blue, dark grey and beige). Roll up sleeves are cute and can make your look a litle more casual. Blazers are perfect for chucking over dresses as the weather cools down a bit, but look equally as good with jeans and wedges.


4) Faux Fur coat ASOS £70. Another true style classic, these days its all about the faux fur and with so many realistic faux fur coats on the high street, there is little need to go down the real route. Anything goes with fur coats, cut below the waist or hitting the knee, a fitted style is essential, and belted in at the waist always adds a touch of glamour and femininity.


5) Casual day to day/festival style jacket, ASOS £60. A good casual jacket is always a clever buy, and so easily chucked on with jeans and flats. I really like the below jacket, the quilting and colour is old school and a tad geeky, but I love it : )


So there you have it glamorous girls, a selection of truly classic and versatile coats and jackets. All new season but so classic that they will be just as relevant and stylish years down the line. I will feature my own gorgeous Zara leather jacket, River Island Blazer and Armani exchange winter coat (a bit of a splurge last winter but so warm!) in a future post xoxo