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HOW TO GET AHEAD WITH YOUR BLOG THIS WEEKEND

. HOW TO GET AHEAD WITH YOUR BLOG THIS WEEKEND .

It’s another bank holiday weekend and that means two things. Firstly an extra lay in come Monday morning, but secondly the perfect opportunity to get ahead with your blog before heading back to work, it’s amazing how an extra day can make so much difference, a whole extra 24 hours to get your blog on.

Being a busy working lady, it is always tough juggling my career with writing my daily blog, so keeping organised & getting ahead when I have the opportunity is always really important. A long weekend is always a treat and gives me the chance to get prepared, super organised and plan my blog a little ahead.

Today I thought i’d share my top tips for getting your blog ahead this bank holiday weekend (including those things that i’ll be doing to get my blog in a good place for the week ahead).

. CREATE A BLOG PLAN .

My top tip is to start the weekend by making a blog plan, or at least update your current blog plan. From seeking inspiration, brainstorming your up coming content to creating a schedule for the coming weeks or months. Use your extra weekend time to really get your blog organised & prepared, it’ll only make things easier when you go back to work and get busy again.

. SHOOT PICS .

I always find that it’s my pictures and photography that take me the most time and are the one thing about blogging that really needs dedicated time and effort. Having three days to shoot your pictures is such a gift. I’ll be dedicating my Sunday morning to shooting all my looks & imagery for my future blog content.

I always think it’s a good plan to organise your shooting days around the weather and any other plans you have, so that you get the best opportunity to get perfectly lit imagery and of course that it doesn’t end up interrupting any of your plans you’ve already made (even better, you could tie in some shoots during trips out and rope in your friends to help).

. SCHEDULE POSTS .

Of course my third tip is quite naturally to schedule your posts. Spending a little bit of time actually writing and scheduling the posts you’ve been planning & shooting pictures for just makes things far easier to juggle when you’re back at work. I always try, if at all possible to try and schedule a few posts, especially for those days when you know you’re going to be far too busy to write blog content.

Scheduling content really can be such a saviour, so take the opportunity & get as much done as you possibly can!

. GET OUT AND ABOUT .

Of course the weekend shouldn’t be all about work work work, so make sure you still get out, have fun, see friends, organise fun things. And you know what, getting out and about actually provides a great opportunity for your blog too … why not take your camera with you, shoot pictures for a diary entry, write a restaurant review from your lunch date, shoot yours and your friends looks, or simply just use the time to get inspired.

Getting ahead with your blog doesn’t need to mean sitting and working solidly for hours at a time, even just ‘getting out’ and living life can provide a really great opportunity for future content!

. DO YOUR EMAILS .

The final tip is of course relates to the dreaded emails which are clogging up your inbox in the hundreds, sat eagerly awaiting you’re response. Why not dedicate an hour or so with a cup of tea in the morning to simply get ahead with your emails, respond to all those urgent emails, filter through the trash and get your inbox into a good state.

It’s often so hard in the week to get on top of your blog emails, so this weekend is the perfect opportunity to clear your inbox & your mind at the same time!

There you have it, 5 little tips for getting ahead with your blog this weekend. I personally will be doing all of these things, brainstorming content & updating my schedule, shooting looks & imagery Sunday morning, and writing and scheduling a few posts to help me get a little ahead and relieve some pressure next week.

I’d love to know your tips and plans to get ahead with your blog this weekend? How will you be using the time to get prepared?

May 2, 2015
THE SUEDE SKIRT

. TAN SUEDE SKIRT .

May you’re spoiling us already, a cheeky bank holiday weekend is exactly what the Doctor ordered, and there’s no better way (in my opinion) than to start the bank holiday with a few celebratory drinks and a spot of grub in one of London’s finest! And this evenings agenda ticks both those boxes, and for the occasion i’d thought i’d sport my finest suede. Transitioning from day (tights and patent ankle boots) to night (ditching the tights & popping on my new favourite Senso heels) with a quick and easy style adjustment.

. TOPSHOP SUEDE SKIRT (TALL) . TOPSHOP BLACK TOP . SENSO RILEY HEELS .

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One of the reasons i’m loving my new spring suede and denim mini skirt collections so much is that they’re so easily transitioned into different looks, for different occasions (hence why they’ve featured in quite so many outfits). The suede skirt is one of those amazing sartorial gems which could quite easily ‘make’ a dressy party ensemble, equally rock a bohemian festival vibe to perfection or as per todays ‘look du jour’, work a slightly more classic, yet effortless casual drinks attire. This kind of garment is what I fill my wardrobe with, easily styled, versatile & most importantly easily transitioned from day to night, as well as season to season!

What are your bank holiday weekend plans? Will you be celebrating in your finest suede attire, or keeping things casual?

May 1, 2015
SPRING STYLE & THE PUP

. SPRING STYLE & MY FAVOURITE PUP .

One thing’s for certain, since Ruby entered my life I’ve been utterly head over heels in love, I genuinely feel like i’m her doggy mum and love her so much. She’s certainly be making me want to go home even more than normal, and I love the over excited reaction when she see’s it’s me at the door, she gets so excited and won’t stop kissing for a good 10 minutes. When I go home she doesn’t leave my side, and so it was only right that she joined my outfit pictures last weekend (showing off her little red jacket, snazzy)! She’s grown so much already, even though she’s still only 16 weeks old, it’s so nice having her documented on my blog and seeing how she grows (look how small and cute she was here when we first got Ruby & even a few months ago when we took her outside for the very first time – here).

. FRENCH CONNECTION TRENCH . TOPSHOP MOM JEANS . CONVERSE . CELINE NANO . JOULES BRETON TOP .

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Ruby and I both sported our favourite spring jackets (me, a little french connection trench coat, Ruby, her favourite red shearling lined jacket) for a quick trip into Winchester the other weekend when I was back home for my Birthday. Now she’s allowed outside she loves a run around and a little (a LOT of) exploring, so she is the perfect companion for my weekend shopping trips & cafe stops. My sister Lily took these pictures of us whilst we were popping into town for my birthday lunch a few weeks back. Ruby was most definitely enjoying the attention, check out her cute little poses here, but the photo shoot exhausted her and she fell fast asleep on my lap once we stopped for lunch!

If only I was to make my blog my full time career, i’d have a little puppy up here in London immediately. They’re just the best little bundles of joy ever!

Ps: As for my outfit, I kept things low key for my pre birthday lunch, mom jeans, converse & a classic breton tee. The perfect laid back spring ensemble in my opinion!

Are you a dog lover too? What do you think of little Ruby working the camera in these shots, natural eh?

April 30, 2015
HOW TO CREATE A BLOGGING SPACE AT HOME

How to create a blogging space at home

Creating an inspiring but also comfortable working area is something i’m big on, whether that’s because it’s an excuse to buy stationery and pretty home decor pieces or because it genuinely aids productivity is a debate for another time, but regardless of the ‘why’, I do think having a good ‘office’ set up is a must. Whether it’s a little desk set up at home for your blogging, a proper home office or just organising your work space that you already have, it’s important your setup keeps you motivated, productive & inspired to work.

Nowadays blogging has become such a big part of our lives that blogging from the bed is no longer totally feasible, a dedicated blogging space is something we’re all longing for & needing to keep up with the demands that blogging entails. Not all of us though, have the luxury of a dedicated office, or home office to work from, so today I wanted to share my 5 little tips for creating a little blogging space but not only that the 5 things that I think can really help transform your work space into something a little more ‘special’, and really get your creative juices flowing.

5 TIPS TO HELP YOU CREATE A BLOGGING SPACE AT HOME

#1 TECH

First of all (and realistically if you’re a blogger or need a computer for your job) then investing in the right kit is a the best place to start. Now this clearly can be expensive, particularly if you’re a design obsessive like me and a big fan of Apple, but it doesn’t have to be an Apple Mac or Mac Book Pro (although it’s hard to deny how pretty they are), your kit could be any brand or design, so long as it does the job you need. I’m always one for ensuring that whenever i’m investing in a new piece of kit I really do push myself to buy the best that I can afford, because once you invest it should last 10 or so years. For blogging I end up editing and storing a ton of pictures all in raw, so memory and speed is essential for me.

Last year I invested in the iMAC 5k and this investment forced me to create a dedicated blogging area in my flat to host the computer but also ensure I had a space to work from (there’s only so much sofa or bed blogging you can do before it loses it’s novelty).

#2 A DEDICATED SPACE

It’s really easy as I already mentioned to simply work on the sofa or in bed when you’re blogging or if you work from home (less so if you’re in an office of course), but actually to encourage the best productivity and also comfort it’s actually really great (if possible) to create a dedicated space to work from. I personally only actually created my ‘blog office’ earlier this year when I bought my new PC (before that I’d sit on my laptop on my lap or at a small desk we had). But now i’ve created a dedicated area in my lounge which has a big scandi style desk (a bargain from Ikea), lighting, all my work & books and of course my PC. I’ve got a shearling covered chair which now sits perminantely at my desk, so for all intensive purposes it’s like a little office in the corner of my lounge. But what I am thinking about is turning my old spare room into an office, where I can dedicated my time fully to being able to do work. I love where my space is now in the lounge, but I find that I get distracted a lot, especially with the TV and other devices that surround me. This is why I need to start looking into transforming my old space into a new area of work.

#3 STATIONARY

I am a stationary obsessive, so having my own working space has always been the perfect excuse to stock up on pens, pretty notepads, desk notepads & of course all the other ‘essentials’ (ahem). I always like to carry a note pad in my bag for moments of inspiration (and for work I always buy myself a nice note pad), but now I have my own desk i’ve upped the ante a little and expanded my stationary collection. I’ve now got a weekly desk planner which I use to jot down all my ideas and plan my blog schedule, as well as of course plenty of pens and colouring pencils just in case.

There are loads of beautiful desk and stationery organisers available all over the highstreet (i’ve actually made a little edit below which you can shop from), but i’m especially obsessed with Anthropologie’s stationery collections & love this copper pen pot. They provide a functional purpose, but simply look amazing on your desk too!

#4 INSPIRATION

Being inspired is so important in helping you develop good work, creative ideas & new original content, for bloggers and content producers, inspiration is absolutely critical (hell we spend most our time browsing pinterest and instagram getting inspired), but even for the less ‘creative’ jobs, having an office or a working space that encourages creativity is really beneficial.

Inspiration could come from anything really, but for me surrounding my working space with books (this means having all my favourite fashion, street style, foodie and photography books on my desk), gorgeous smelling candles, decor pieces I love (photo frames, pretty mugs & statement pieces), pretty stationary, as well as my walls filled with inspiring prints & pictures is essential. My desk has sufficient space to work, but is truly packed with all my favorite inspirations.

#5 FRESH FLOWERS

Now this is by no means an essential, but by go, you wouldn’t believe the difference a fresh bunch of flowers can make to your working space. As often as possible I add a fresh bunch of flowers to my desk, you can get fab tiny bouquets for about £3-£5 which are perfect, and there’s nothing like a fresh bouquet to boost your mood & give your desk a little lift (plus of course they look super pretty).

SHOP MY FAVOURITE OFFICE ITEMS

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So there you have it, my 5 little tips for creating the perfect ‘home office’ for blogging and working from home. From the practical essentials, to the little extra’s that really transform a workspace into an inspiring, beautiful little area of your home … no matter how big or small the space you have. If you want to read more tips about blogging and creating a blogging business then you can check out my blog tips page & also the Professional Bloggers Guide which i’ve contributed to this year.

I’d love to hear about your home ‘office’ space, or where you blog & what your desk set up is like?

April 29, 2015
THE PIXIE DENIM DRESS

. MY (ZARA) PIXIE DENIM DRESS EDIT .

The season has arrived. where bare legs are a requirement and tights are to be banished. It’s a time of year which gives me juxtaposing feelings, on the one hand, hooray for no longer having to be wrapped up in ridiculous layers and leg strangling nylon, on the other hand, mass fear arises at the prospect of baring my legs to the unsuspecting public, when they’ve been tucked away doing no exercise and enjoying perhaps one too many glasses of wine all winter. You see the predicament, it’s a time of emotional confusion! One thing is for sure, and that is that Spring is the time you finally have to admit that hairy legs aren’t acceptable (no matter how warm they keep you) and that a good old wax, shave of epilate is definitely on the cards. Thankfully this seasons smooth legs are sponsored by Braun who have made the subtle hint by giving us take 10 ladies one of their new epilators to test out. Cue Fear. Releif. Smooth Legs.

. TAKE 10 X BRAUN .

. Shiny Thoughts . Anoushka Probyn . intothefoldfashion . The Magpie Girl . Pages by Megan . Hi Fashion . Hands of Style . Love Cloth . Media Marmalade . Dearest Deer .

. ZARA DENIM DRESS . ASPINAL OF LONDON BUCKLE BAG . ZARA SUEDE HEELS . REISS FEDORA .

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You may have gathered, given how many times i’ve already featured this dress on my blog and my instagram that it’s a rather firm favourite. I massively love the AG Pixie dress which is obviously super popular give a certain Miss Chung, but this Zara version is the perfect high street version, i’ve been wearing it so much lately and it’s actually quite nice to finally ditch the tights with it (now I have spring ready legs, just requiring a tan) and team it with one of my favourite pairs of spring heeled sandals! The braun epilator treatment certainly prepped my legs for the tight ditching season & left them looking far more socially acceptable!

Are you ‘prepping’ for Spring & transitioning your looks yet?

April 28, 2015
TAN SUEDE SKIRT

. TOPSHOP TAN SUEDE SKIRT .

When I find a style or trend I like, I tend to always become a little obsessed with it, and in a matter of weeks find my wardrobe absolutely jam packed with the item in a whole variety of cuts, designs & styles. Suede is one such trend (along with denim) that has stolen my heart this season, i’ve already maxed out on denim I feel and so its suede that’s become my next sartorial quest.

. TOPSHOP TAN SUEDE SKIRT . TOPSHOP WHITE SWEATER . REISS LEATHER JACKET . ZARA SUEDE HEELS .

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I’d already bought this skirt in the black earlier this year (it was one of those items that I literally hunted down as I loved it so much) and when I saw this tan version in the tall section I knew I needed it immediately (especially as it would be a slightly longer alternative to my black one, which is unbelievably short – seriously I find Topshop skirts are made for 5ft people and that’s it). Anyway, the tan version not only gives a fab little boho twist on the suede skirt but is also a suitable length for everyday wear.

I ordered the skirt a few weeks back & have worn it so much since it arrived. One of my favourite looks so far has been this one, teamed with a simple white sweater, my Reiss leather jacket and my suede Zara heels. It’s a slightly dressy, slightly bohemian, and slightly 70’s style attire and I have to say it’s definitely making me warm to the 70’s A LOT!

Are you coveting any trends this season? What do you think of the 70’s take on this look?

April 27, 2015
5 TIPS TO GET FIT, HEALTHY & MOTIVATED

. 5 WAYS TO GET FIT,HEALTHY & MOTIVATED .

Whilst I am absolutely not the best ‘fitness’ adviser in the world (I can be the laziest person sometimes), I do truly believe in health and wellbeing and know how eating well and keeping active can genuinely positively affect your mood, health & happiness. I’m also most definitely not a fad dieter or fast food lover, eating well and sustaining a healthy lifestyle is far more important to me.

Given the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle, but also knowing how challenging this can be sometimes when juggling a very busy life, I thought today I would share 5 simple ways to help get you fit, keep you healthy and most importantly ensure you’re motivated. These are a mixture of things that I already do, but also things that I plan to start doing to help improve my own health and fitness.

As always they are of course by no means exclusive, but they’re just 5 things I find helpful.

#1 – WALK

First of all, and this truly is such an easy and simple way of aiding your fitness, is just to walk. It’s so easy today to jump on a tube, bus, in the car or in a lift rather than walk, but just think of the calories you would burn, the toning you’d start to achieve & the energy you’d gain from simply walking more. It’s so easy for time & ease to avoid walking, but often it can actually be quicker than jumping in a cab or driving somewhere, and of course has tons of health benefits.

An easy way to start getting a little fitter is to add a little more walking to your daily routine, take the stairs if you work in an office, walk up the escalator in the morning, walk to meetings or the shop rather than getting a cab or driving!

I can’t say I am the best person at doing this all the time, but it’s something I am going to start doing a lot more of from here on in (as part of my health resolution I set myself). No more lifts & no more cabs for me.

#2 – JUICE

Juicing is something I’ve grown to absolutely love and actually something i really enjoy and love (juices are seriously tasty). One of the great things about juicing is of course the health benefits that come with a morning juice … by adding a little wheatgrass, spirolina, chia & greens to your morning routine you’re filling your body with tons of goodness in one simple little drink. I find having a green juice every morning really boosts my energy & just sets me up for the day, it’s a really great way of adding more fruit and veg into your diet too!

Another little trick to give yourself a health & energy boost is of course to knock up and eat the rather delicious but uber healthy energy balls (you can try my energy ball recipe here)!

#3 – PIN’SPIRATION

There’s nothing like a little pinterest to get you beach body inspired and spur on a little motivation. I’m forever using pinterest to get inspired on home decor, personal style & foodie treats, but I’ve also started to use pinterest to get body inspired too. Pinning those perfect physiques seriously makes me want to get my butt in gear and hit the gym.

Beyond pinterest, reading health & fitness blogs and stocking up on healthy cookbooks & apps is another way I keep myself motivated & encouraged to eat healthily, they provide a never ending source of inspiration.

#4 – TREAT YOURSELF

Another motivation tip, which works wonders for me, is to treat myself to some new sports kit or a new series of fitness classes. Having a little something new, or trying out something different is a really great way to give you a bit of a boost.

New gym clothes, new trainers, a new yoga classs or even a few foodie or healthy treats (i’m forever going to the wholefood store to get motivated by seriously healthy but tasty treats) can go a really long way in spurring you on. And the best thing is this doesn’t have to cost a bomb, there are some great (and super cool) sports ranges available these days which are a really easy and affordable way to update your gym wardrobe without breaking the bank. New Look have recently launched their own sports range & have some gorgeous pieces in the collection which I think are all really brilliant value (I love the purple jacket & yoga leggings)! Thrivo offers its members discounts on its partners’ products which include fitness, health and wellness items, making an active lifestyle affordable.

#5 – BUDDY UP

My final tip and a really easy way to get motivated, keep fit & boost your health is simply to buddy up with another pal or colleague and go on the journey together. Having a friend or someone to keep you motivated, spur you on in times of weakness or simply encourage you to keep on track is a really good way of keeping up a healthy lifestyle. I for one am definitely helped out by collegues hitting the gym in lunch breaks and encouraging me to come with them and by friends who also love to eat healthy but delicious food and share recipes or cookbooks with me to try out. If you have found joining a club such as a tennis club helpful for your fitness journey, you can also find tennis partners in your local area to join you, so you can have fun and get fit with a buddy! Surrounding yourself by positive influences is a really simple but effective way to help get you fit and healthy and keep you motivated in the long run!

So there you go, 5 simple but effective little tricks to help you get fit, stay healthy and keep motivated.

I’d love to hear your tips and advice on living a healthy lifestyle & getting yourself motivated and inspired in those moments where all you want to do is snuggle up on the sofa with a pack of biscuits and a mug of tea.

April 26, 2015
5 TIPS TO GROW YOUR BLOG

. 5 TIPS TO GROW YOUR BLOG .

When you spend a lot of time working on your blog, producing content, shooting looks, writing up editorial, it’s always nice to feel rewarded for your hard work and efforts. Whilst my blog originally was just a personal space and I didn’t expect anyone to come and read it, as my blog has grown and my content has improved, readers mean all the more to me, they make it all worthwhile. But of course as blogging has become more and more popular , the volume of blogs and content available has increased to a crazy level, making it even harder for you, your content and your little www dot to stand out and get noticed.

I am a very firm believer in organic growth, things will come in time and with hard work, but sometimes morale can be affected on the journey (it’s only natural, read my post here on tips for keeping your morale high) and during those times it’s good to take check, and analyse what you’re doing, how you could improve further or what it is you want to get out of your blog.

There really is no ‘easy win’ solution to growing your blog, your traffic and your reader base (blog growth is organic and always should be), but there are a few things that I believe definitely can help along that journey, so I thought i’d share those 5 tips today.

. #1 CREATE GREAT CONTENT .

The first tip is of course to create great content, if you want people to discover your blog and importantly keep coming back then you need to provide great content, whatever that content, topic, or genre might be, it’s important to ensure it’s quality. I spend probably 98% of my efforts on creating quality content, it’s what I love to do and it’s what I hope makes my blog enjoyable for others to read and visit.

Great content isn’t just about producing a one off piece of fabulous quality editorial, it’s about being consistent in frequency and quality and also about maximising what you are doing with your content (where you’re sharing it and optimising the time of day you share it etc), as well as mastering the likes of SEO (you can read my 5 easy SEO wins here) & your content distribution.

. #2 MASTER SOCIAL .

These days blogging isn’t just about your blog and your editorial content, it’s about your whole social persona and profile, these days instagram commands so much attention from both readers and brands that it’s important to ensure you’re not missing any tricks by ignoring your social channels.

I personally find the whole instagram world quite bonkers and right now only dream of having 200k followers, but nonetheless i still work hard daily to share inspiring and pretty pictures across my instagram page (which you can follow here), as well as my pinterest, Facebook and twitter accounts. Being a blogger is a tough job these days, you’re no longer just an online blogger, your an editor, photographer, social media manager, content producer, creative director, financial director … the list goes on.

Spending a little time thinking about your social channels, ensuring you’re posting quality features regularly, at the right times and tagging the right things is another great way of growing your ‘blogging brand’ but also in directing some traffic through to your blog too!

. #3 NETWORK .

I’m especially awful at this (from a blogging point of view) but networking is an absolutely key way in growing your blog and reader base. I struggle to network offline with my blog as I work full time and can find it difficult to attend all the events i a invited to, but what I do know is that getting out and about, attending PR days, brand parties, blogging conventions is a definite way to meet new people and share your blog beyond it’s current reader base.

Of course it’s important to be natural and not simply attend events to spam people with your business card, but they do provide great opportunity to meet new people, new brands and generally expand your blogging network.

For me this is something I really need to start doing more, starting with making a business card …

. #4 COLLABORATE .

Collaborations are another fantastic way of growing your blog. Naturally collaborations are not something you can really go out and seek (at least, I tend to wait to be approached, but there’s no reason why you couldn’t and shouldn’t actively seek out collaborations and projects) but when they do come around they provide a really great opportunity to expose your blog and content to others who may have not discovered it yet.

Brand collaborations when done well are a really great (mutually beneficial) way of gaining exposure, if you’re producing great content in partnership with a brand and they then feature you and your blog on their owned channels or social channels, this is a great way of showcasing your blog to people who will be interested in the same things.

I’ve been fortunate to work on many brand collaborations and it’s always lovely when brands then produce features on you or simply share your instagrams and blog links. French Connection, John Lewis and Aspinal of London are a few recent examples of brands i’ve worked with who have gone on to share my blog links, develop features about me on their sites & generally promote my content (on them) a little more. Beyond brands, online stores or sites like ASOS & Lookbook, magazine or online publisher collaborations are also brilliant exposure, i’ve been featured in a number of UK & international fashion (and blogging) publications and it’s a great way to ‘get out there’.

Many bloggers these days are also collaborating with other bloggers or blog friends, again these collaborations are a great way of extending your readership and exposing your blog to new people!

. #5 DON’T STOP .

It does go without saying that of course to grow your blog you must be consistent and keep going. For your blog to truly grow then you have to keep producing content, keep engaging with the community, keep networking with brands and bloggers and don’t stop. The moment you stop, it’s likely that things will slow. Blogging is a big, competitive industry now and there’s so much amazing content out there for us to consumer, if we want to be a part of it, we have to keep blogging.

Just keep blogging!

So there you go, 5 little tips to help your blog grow, as I mentioned there’s no ‘easy win’ with blogging and there’s definitely no point trying to take shortcuts as it won’t benefit you in the long run. Blog growth is organic, and so it should be, but if you keep working hard, producing great content that you love and are passionate about, in time people will discover it and start to love your blog more and more.

I’ve been blogging everyday for almost 4 years now, it’s bloody hard work, and sometimes I wish more people would discover my blog & enjoy what I produce, but slowly but surely it’s getting there, growing slowly but daily. The key is to be patient, keep going & make sure you’re enjoying yourself along the way.

I’d love to know if you found these 5 tips helpful or if you have any other tips or advice on growing your blog organically?

April 25, 2015
AC X AG INSPIRED DENIM DRESS

. SS15 ZARA DENIM DRESS .

Whilst i’ve still not got my mitts on any AC x AG denim gems yet (one day, le sigh), I have been filling my wardrobe with incredible ‘dupes’ which the high street are swarming with. Namely Zara and Topshop, who’s denim collections this season are absolutely amazing. I’ve been filling my wardrobe with button down denim skirts, suede equivalents and of course the ultimate AC x AG inspired denim dress from Zara.

. ZARA DENIM DRESS . OFFICE PONY BOOTS . DW CLASSY ST MAWES WATCH .

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This dress was another of Zara’s ‘coming soon’, and for well over two weeks I checked the site daily waiting for it to come in stock (obsessive I know) … I probably ordered it within about 5 seconds of it coming in stock in the end! The dress is the perfect denim dress for Spring, a great quality denim, slightly stretch feel so really comfortable to wear and most importantly not too short (seriously, every skirt on the high street right now is so so short). I actually probably should have down sized a size to get the perfect fitted fit, but i’m happy with this version none the less, it’s just got a little more wiggle room.

I teamed the dress with my Office pony hair boots & a pair of black tights during my trip to Sweden this week, it’s a super simple throw on sort of outfit but looks chic & smart which is ideal.

I’ve already styled the dress up with heels & a statement bag (coming soon on mediamarmalade) but also can’t wait to style it down with simple converse & a messy ballerina bun. It’s such a versatile garment it’s ideal.

Are you coveting the whole denim trend this season?

April 24, 2015