Personal Style & Fashion Icons

When it comes to finding your own 'style' it can be a difficult task, trust me I know, but I've come up with a few things to think of if you're trying to really pinpoint your style and maybe even invest in a whole new wardrobe. 

I'd suggest finding a few people, celebrities, friends or anyone really, whose style you really love; for me those are Gigi Hadid, Hannah from A Fashion Fix, Kendall Kenner and Kim Kardashian along with a whole host of other bloggers and celebs. Now there isn't really a set style that all these people share but I love different parts of how they dress and combined, it forms the type of style I like to wear, for example I love Kim K's casual looks and I try to incorporate this into my style alongside more smarter element that Hannah and Kendall have to their style. 

Suede It | SS15 Trend

h&m fringe jacket | warehouse bag | h&m skirt | | zara shopper | zara shirt | new balance trainers | topshop culottes | warehouse jacket | new look boots | topshop tote | mango belted trench

Fashion has a real funny way of moving towards the future while still looking back to the past at the same time. Runways and LFW brought forward the 70s trend into the 21^st century with Gucci and Saint Laurent being some of the stand-outs but while we all like to add a bit of quirkiness to our style now and again, that doesn’t mean you want to look like a 70s flashback. Bring hints of the 70s to your look instead with the fabric of the season: suede.

With SS15 comes the new leather. Hang up your stiff, shiny and bulky jackets in exchange for the new (or old) softness of suede. Brown of course is the go-to with this trend up grey and black are also solid contenders for a less ‘hippy’ look.

Now I am a creature of comfort and habit so I'll be sticking with outwear to embrace this trend and both of these jackets are to die for. For those on a budget, this fringed H&M option is perfect to bring in that festival 70s element to your outfit and for those long-term lusters like myself, this Warehouse beauty is perfect thrown over an oversized knit or worn with a basic tee. 

A great way to work the suede trend without have to really invest into it is to opt for a bag instead. Tan, grey or black, any will work to inject a bit of this trend into your look without going full-on country girl - or pair a suede bag and mini skirt with an oversized knit or denim shirt for an effortless look. 

Are you a fan of the suede trend this season? 

fashion | dark florals

jacket (zara) | trousers (topshop)

Florals return each and every season in various different forms, from the super girly to the dark gothic Alexander McQueen 'McQ' - esque prints of last autumn/winter. Florals in general are not something I'm drawn to much as I tend to wear a lot of black, white and grey and many of the prints are bright, summery colours; this season however is seeing an increase in dark floral and dark prints in general. I say lets all add a bit of autumnal colours into our wardrobes and embrace the reds, burnt oranges and of course black!

Zara has some great pieces in store at the moment and one that I definitely have my eye on is this bomber jacket with a combination of dark florals and the other trend of the season, tartan (post to come soon on that) lining the pockets, sleeves and zip. I can see this piece as something that would remain in my wardrobe throughout the seasons as both a cool, lightweight jacket in spring/summer and layered under coats in the autumn/winter time. My Zara shopping basket just got its first item added!

I've wanted a pair of floral trousers for absolutely ages now but I've never really fancied any of the bright, in-your-face pairs that have been taking over the high street. However, this season I've seen so many more pairs embracing the autumn months and I'm so excited to get myself a pair, really fancy the  above pair from Topshop (right)! 

Emma xo

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