26 June 2015

Summer Holiday Wishlist 2015


My favourite thing to do before a summer holiday is compile a wishlist of bits and bobs I need (want). I love reading other blogs and browsing Pinterest for inspiration so I thought I would compile my own little list. I'm going to Majorca in a few weeks and it'll be my first proper beach holiday in a couple of years and I'm getting far too excited for it! Here are a few things I'm lusting after at the moment:

6 June 2014

Festival Fashion: The Kimono

Queen of Kimonos Kate Moss (source)

With official start of the festival season Glastonbury less than 3 weeks away it's time for us ladies to start planning our festival wardrobes! In my opinion the Summer's hottest trend this year is the Kimono. Let's face it, the way the weather is going in the UK at the moment I doubt we'll all be whipping out our bikini tops and shorts for a while yet so the Kimono is the perfect antidote. You can cover up in style whilst still maintaining the Summer vibe. Style with high waisted shorts, crop top & sandals (or wellies) for the perfect festival outfit!

7 May 2014

Wonderful in White

Carven Matches Fashion
If you haven't noticed already, white is BIG for this summer. The colour fits perfectly along with the boho trend that's made a come back and it's a lot easier to wear than you probably think. Here are some lovely white pieces that I've picked out to share with you: 

7 April 2014

Holiday Fashion Wishlist SS14

I am going on a couple of Spring Holidays in the next couple of months so whilst I was browsing the high street stores and doing some online shopping I thought I'd compile a few pieces and share them with you...

16 September 2013

Isobel's A/W 2013 Picks

Alas, Autumn is upon us in the UK and as I mourn the loss of Summer what else can a girl do but peruse around the shops in search of something suitable to wear in this dreary weather! And what with fashion week here I thought it was only right to put together a few beauties in line with the Autumn/Winter trends this year. Tartan and leather will be huge with punk making a revival. As typical at this time of year layering is key, especially with different textures. Bold and clashing prints have been carried through from the Spring/Summer trends.


Scarf: Burberry
Skirt: All Saints
Jumper: Topshop
Shoes: Zara
Bag: Topshop


Shoes: Nike
Trousers: H&M
Top: Topshop
Jacket: Boohoo
Bag: Asos

Hope you enjoyed! Leave a comment - go on, I dare you ;-)
Isobel x



23 June 2013

Sunday OOTD







Jumper: Gap
T-Shirt: Topshop
Scarf: Zara
Trousers: Miss Selfridge
Shoes: Nike via Size
Ring: Spitalfields Market
Nails: Ciate Caviar nails "Pearl" beads & "Cookies & Cream" Polish

This is my go-to comfy yet stylish outfit at the moment. The weather in old Blighty has been a bit miserable this week so baggy jumpers and lightweight scarves have been a must. I absolutely live in these leather look jeans from Miss Selfridge at the moment. They are really wearable and a bit more fancy than normal denim. Also feeling uber cool in my new(ish) all black Nike Air Max 90s. I like to think they add a bit of Hip-Hop into my otherwise quite plain outfit. The photo didn't come out too well but I tried out the Caviar nails by Ciate for the first time. I just did one nail on each hand with the beads quite understated and they're growing on me but be warned they do scare off children!  

Have a lovely evening!
Isobel x

28 May 2013

Field Day OOTD

Miss Selfridge Jacket
Zara Scarf
Topshop Jumper
Zara Jeans
Office Boots

I went to Field Day Festival in Victoria Park on Saturday and thought I'd post my outfit for the day. I love these Zara jeans I bought recently, they are summery and fun. I normally opt for darker colours on my legs as my Mum tells me its slimming (you should always listen to your Mum) but I thought these were so cool I just couldn't resist. The scarf is also Zara and I literally haven't taken it off since I bought it. I feel a light, colourful scarf is a real staple for Summer (especially English summers!). 

Field Day is quite a small, intimate festival, we had a real blast. The line up was really good, lots of House Djs which took me back to my Uni days, I would seriously recommend it. 

Isobel x









12 February 2013

Coffee Break OOTD



Jacket: Zara
T-Shirt: Topshop
Jeans: Primark
Shoes: H by Hudson

I've got the week off work (yay!) so I had a much needed lazy day. Keeping it casual as I just ran a few errands this morning and grabbed a quick coffee with Harriet...bliss. I got her to take a few snaps of my outfit before I head off for dinner tonight at a friend's house. I only got this jacket on Friday and have been wearing it all weekend as I'm totally in love. I'm really appreciating Aztec patterns being back on-trend at the moment and this jacket goes really well with these "red wine" coloured jeans too. 

Isobel x

11 January 2013

Isobel's Picks SS/13

The trends for this coming season seem to me to be graphic prints, florals and bold colours. I can't wait for the weather to get a little warmer and am already looking at how I can update my wardrobe and lusting after a few beauties. Here are some of my favourite picks for Spring/Summer 2013.

Floral-print corded silk biker jacket - 3.1 Phillip Lim
Premium quilted floral tee - Topshop
Trousers - H&M
Drop lense round sunglasses - Topshop
Whole lotta rosie headband - Crown & Glory
2 pack bracelet - H&M

Let me know what you think! Isobel x

9 January 2013

Most Worn Items Winter 2012/13


Purple Leather Biker Jacket - Karen Millen (2011 fall/winter collection).
I wear this jacket ALL the time, in a gorgeous purple hue it is somewhat of a statement piece but also very wearable. I saw this jacket in the September 'fall fashion' issue of Vouge in 2011 and fell in love with it, when I first saw it in the store they only had one left, which happened to be in my size - it was meant to be! The quality & cut are amazing and with a jumper underneath it keeps you pretty warm.



'Mini UGG Boots' in black. A controversial choice, but I have to admit I love UGGs purely for the warmth and comfort factor. I wear heels at work & when I get to kick them off and pull these on after a long day they feel INCREDIBLE, super cosy and soft on my sore feet. I got this pair in the 'mini' version which I think makes them look a bit less offensive and clumpy.



GAP '1969 Always Skinny' jeans. My favourite jeans, I have them in blue, black & grey and I live in them. They fit my body better than any other jeans I've tried (including far more expensive ones) and are very flattering. They do stretch so I recommend buying a size down than you would normally go for, they will feel very tight at first but after a couple of wears fit perfectly.


Kate Spade 'Small Square Studs' in Neon Pink. I really like these earrings and love the bright pop of colour they bring to my winter wardrobe. I wear a lot of grey at the moment and am in love with the colour combination - neon pink & grey.


Splendid 'Drapey Cowl Neck'. This sheer knit is my perfect winter basic. Great for layering or stylish on its own. Splendid also make my favourite basic tees, that elusive perfect cut, great quality combination that makes them worth the extra money. 


Like most people I love deep rich colours on my nails in winter. Although I do find Chanel nail polishes chip easily, the pigmentation and tone of 'Rouge Noir' is the best I've found. Barry M also do a good high street version in 'Red Black'. 


Topshop 'Mighty' Boots in Tan. The Topshop dupe for Acne's 'Pistol' boots. For £45 vs Acne's £380 I think they do a very good job. Versatile & comfortable, these get a lot of wear. I chose the tan version to break up my increasingly black wardrobe & I found the colour improved after wearing them on a couple of dog walks, less perfect and slightly mud stained around the toe they look more expensive.


Monica Vinader "Stacking Rings'. I love delicate jewellery and the thin hammered gold bands on these rings win me over every time. I absolutely love the polished bohemian look of Monica Vinader jewellery. I have the 'Siren Small Stacking Ring' in Amethyst & Green Onyx 'Mini Luna Ring' in Labradorite & 'Nugget Ring-Small' in Moonstone and love alternating them for different looks or wearing them on their own.


What are your most worn items this winter? Harriet x