Style Speaks Louder

So it has been a while since I last posted in August, and as you may imagine I have now resigned the flirty summer dresses and short shorts to the storage cupboard and embraced again my winter woolies.

Maybe being born in winter (I'm a Decemember born) is the reason why I delight in thick scarfs, wool coats and knitted pom pom hats. I just cant get enough and to kick off my new posting I have made a mood board of all the winter gems I am loving or lusting over at the moment. From Burberry's shearling jacket to the return of fairisle knits here are my top winter treats.

I just love this Burberry shearling jacket, its the coat of the season and I heart the cute Topshop pom pom hat. I'm also have a moment with leopard print and Louboutin - a match made in heaven and these little booties are both sexy and cosy looking - if only I could walk in 5 inch heels (and money was no object) they would be mine!

As a long time eyeliner addict I have been on a constant search for the perfect eyeliner, that is easy to apply but creates a clean smooth line.

I usually use kohl but am always annoyed when it runs down and needs to be sharpened, and there is never a sharpener around.
As for the long stick like liquid eyeliners - my hand has always been too shaky to give a smooth line, until now.

I came across this "felt tip pen" style liner in Superdrug for £4.95! - it reminded me of the more pricey YSL liner that is currently £21 in shops and looked like it would solve my eyeliner woes.

A week after buying,my eyeliner has never looked so smooth and neat and it does'nt run down your face or make a mess. I'm in eyeliner heaven.

As the new Sex and the City Two movie is just around the corner, its time to bust out your Blahniks and squeeze into something flirty and fun in anticipation of the return of the fabulous four. And what could be more flirty, fun and fabulous than some Sex and the City style eyelashes!

Eylure has launched four brand new lash styles inspired by the characters of the show and each reflects just what we love most about the SATC girlies.

Personally, as a bit of a Carrie girl myself, I love the stylishly cute and quirky Carrie lashes with silver star embellishments but I also love the sexy thick full Samantha lashes, that will add some typically Samantha style drama.

Miranda’s lashes are edgy with a kick flare to the edges reflecting her sassy attitude, whereas Charlotte’s are elegant and feminine just like her and will look suitably sweet.

So whether you are a Carrie girl at heart or a strong willed Miranda, be sure to get your hands on these beautiful lashes to add some essential New York glamour to create your own show stopping Sex and the City look.

They are all available exclusively at Boots from £6.45 each! Get in line now!

Although I’m from Yorkshire and should really be more geared up towards cold weather I tend to own more summer clothes despite the weather. I then find myself eagerly awaiting the warm weather so I can wear them. Maybe I’m too optimistic?
One of the items I have been itching to wear is tailored shorts.

They are a versatile item appropriate for work and play and I can’t wait to wear my belted black H&M pair. I’ll be (hopefully) wearing them with a silk shirt for work with my flat grey brogues for an effortless workwear work.
But will then dress them up with a slouchy tee and some peep toe boots for a spring evening look.

I like shorts and find them quite easy to wear and I think that the trick to this trend is to buy a pair that are tailored but are not tight. And if the weather does not brighten up, and lets face it its Britain so it might not, they look great with tights too.

Above are some ideas centred on some great examples of tailored shorts I love.

Sykes black shorts £170, Zoe & Morgan necklace £105 and Martin Margiela Beige belt £160 available at www.matchesfashion.com
Vince silk shirt with pockets £155 and Burberry Prorsum pleat detail trench coat £1,695 available at www.brownsfashion.com
Marc By Marc Jacobs Tan Leather Watch £200 and Kg By Kurt Geiger Laurel lace up broques £66 at www.asos.com
See By Chloe beige leather bag, £410 at ww.farfetch.com

Pretty florals, pastel colours and floaty fabrics. Yes I am talking about Spring Summer 2010 and the flirty floral trend that is already creeping into stores.
Despite the February cold we are in the middle of a full floral bloom as new season stock floods the stores.

The SS10 feminine trend is in stark contrast to the black leather and power shoulders of AW09 and despite my usual tomboy style I am embracing it whole heartedly.

In good ol’ Topshop I’ve already spied a pretty floral skirt and faded floral print shorts and if dreams came true I would also be snapping up the above gorgeous Erdem floral dress, which is where the whole floral trend really started.

In keeping with the girly feel of the floral trend, nude colours and soft fabrics are also a big SS10 hit. This Topshop layered pink chiffon top will look great with florals, as will this soft ribbed ASOS cardigan. And I love these suede and wood Ash wedges which will toughen up the girlyness.

Credits:
Erdem, Hoshie print silk-satin dress, £665 and Marni, embellished ribbon necklace, £395 both available from www.net-a-porter.com.
Topshop, pink tiered cropped blouse, £35 Topshop, faded floral saloon shorts, £30 and Topshop, pansy print slip skirt, £35.
ASOS, nude ribbed long cardigan, £25 www.asos.com.
Ash, suede and wood wedges, £145.
Miss Selfridge, floral printed bangle £9.
Nails Inc nail polish, £20 for a set of three from www.johnlewis.com

Get ready to set sail, as summer 2010 is about to drop anchor with navy stripes and shiny brass buttons. Yes nautical fashion is set to be a big trend again this season, but if wearing stripes and sailor hats aren’t your thing check out this cute nautical jewellery collection by Me & Zena.

I only spied this cute anchor necklace and gorgeous anchor charm bracelet this week but already I am in love, and they are the perfect accessories for SS10 if you want to look suitably sailor chic.

In fact I’m a little bit in love with all the jewellery at Me & Zena, which is the creation of London based designer Zena Mckeown, who graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a BA in Visual Communication in 2004.
Her designs feature some really cute and kooky pieces, including my favourites, the Robot charms, ‘Love&Hate’ tattooed knuckle necklaces (which I love!) and the broken heart ring. The hard part is deciding what to buy!

‘Take Me Down’ Anchor necklace £15.95 and ‘Take Me Down’ Anchor bracelet £14.95 available at What's About Town at www.whatsabouttown.com

Walking past the Mulberry store at the weekend my eye was instantly caught by this eye popping pink new season beauty. The Oversized Ava Clutch!

In luxurious soft smooth suede (i have'nt touched it yet but it looked so soft and smooth)with a glossy gold clasp it was love at first sight. I'm of course imagining how beautifully it will go with everything i am planning to buy for SS10.

But at £350 a girl can only but dream! and beg....

As any fashionista will know fur is and probably will always be in fashion! But as an animal lover I have always had a bit of a problem with it. My mother actually has a beautiful black rabbit fur coat, which she has said I can have, but I have yet to claim as I have undecided feelings.

I really can’t stand those fox stoles, the ones that are basically just a dried out fox carcass including head legs and tail that people ostentatiously drape around their shoulders. If it has a face how can you possibly bear to wear it – it just creeps me out. But on the other hand I have seen and fallen in love with some really beautiful fur coats.

My friend recently bought a lovely white fox fur coat from a vintage market and despite my reservations I was in love with it too. We were told it was from the 80’s and the condition was excellent, so wasn’t my friend therefore doing the fox a favour by recycling its skin? I mean the fox had died long ago and was not recently killed in the name of fashion so that’s ok right???

But then I’ve seen those documentaries showing how these animals live their lives before becoming a coat and I think that disturbs me the most. I wouldn’t want to think something suffered so that I could wear it but yet I am still thinking of claiming that rabbit coat. The day after the fox fur coat I was walking near my house when a wild fox popped up and ran along the street and I think the fur looked a lot better on the fox. Can you love the fur coat and the animal?? I’m not sure you can.