Showing posts with label Dune. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dune. Show all posts

Sunday, 18 October 2015

How to Wear Culottes into Autumn... and Beyond...

No need to put your favourite calf-skimmers into premature hibernation this season - simply slip into a pair of knee/thigh highs. A leather-suede culotte-boot pairing provides the perfect foil for chillier temperatures and the perfect quick fix for our seemingly insatiable hunger for '70s nostalgia - just make sure you mix up your finishes. Here are my two favourite power couples of the moment... Simply add a cosy knit or geo-print/burnt orange retro-style blouse, then pile on the shaggy faux fur when the mercury really begins to dip...

Couple Number 1 (Faux Suede Culottes + Leather Thigh Highs)...

Boohoo, Suede, Dorothy Perkins, Tie Neck Blouse, Geo Print, 70s Style, Dune, Over Knee Boots, How to Wear, AW15, Outfit Ideas, Style Inspiration, Sam Muses, Samantha Simmonds, Stylist, UK Fashion Blog, London Style Blogger

Oct 12

Oct 8
Culottes: Boohoo, Boots: Dune, Blouse: Dorothy Perkins


... and Couple Number 2 (Faux Leather Culottes + Faux Suede Knee Highs)

Miss Selfridge, Leather, H&M, Faux Fur Gilet, How to Wear, AW15, Outfit Ideas, Style Inspiration, Sam Muses, Samantha Simmonds, Stylist, UK Fashion Blog, London Style Blogger

Oct 16

Oct 15
Culottes: Miss Selfridge (Past Season), Boots: Primark (Past Season), Blouse: As Above, Gilet: H&M



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Wednesday, 7 October 2015

On the Fence...

Look, no bricks! Yup, trans-seasonal lighting difficulties have forced me off my wall and into the bush across the way... thankfully, though, the high neck and booty lines of autumn's Victoriana x '70s vibe have eradicated any danger of concurrent trans-seasonal dressing difficulties...

Two new season bargain buys to share today... the perfect retro-boho mini dress, picked up for £14.99 in H&M's Wimbledon store last week (and already, understandably, virtually sold out online) and the perfect OTK leather boots, reduced from £115 to an incredible £35... before being pushed back up to £57! Still a bit of a steal though, even if you didn't take the hint from my AW15 High Street Hit List post...

Sam Muses, UK Fashion Blog, London Style Blogger, Stylist, How to Wear, AW15, Outfit Ideas, Style Inspiration

Oct 4-1
Dress: H&M, Boots: Dune


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Thursday, 27 August 2015

My AW15 High Street Hit List

Summer has always been my favourite time of year and, until I began peddling it myself, all that fashion chat about autumn/winter in August would fill me with a creeping sense of dread (along with an unconquerable compulsion to invest in a new faux fur coat). But this year, I think I've actually managed to convince myself - this season's 1870s meets 1970s vibe is right up my street. Presenting your AW15 everything-under-£40 capsule wardrobe (a.k.a. my birthday wish list - shhh).

Primark, Zara, Boohoo, Faux Suede, Faux Fur, Cord, Dungarees, Flares, Over the Knee Boots, Dune, Culottes, Suedette, Jumper, Pussybow Blouse, Printed, Mini Skirt, Gilet, Shearling, Midi, Fringed, Mac, 70s Style, 1970s, Sam Muses, Stylist, UK Fashion Blog, London Style Blogger

Midi Skirt, Maxi, Mixi, Button-Through, Faux Fur Gilet, Suedette, Faux Suede
Gilet £18, Jumper £8, Skirt £15, Bag £10, Boots £18: All Primark

Lace, Dress, Layering, Ribbon Tie, Shirt
Blouse £18, Dress £20, Shoes £14: All Primark


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Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Last Minute Gift and Party Wear Ideas and Deals for Every Budget

Hands up who's still shopping? Well, one big advantage of not being a smug November present buyer is that you can snap up some amazing bargains in the sales which are already popping up all over the place... I've put together a guide to some of the best value buys still available for Christmas delivery, ranging from £6 to £100+, so whatever your budget, and whoever you're buying for (hey, why not treat yourself if you've already done your Santa bit?!), I think you'll find something to tempt your mouse...

Click on product names to open links to your favourite items in new windows. Additional special offers are in bold. Last ordering dates stated are for UK delivery.

Who Wouldn't Love? Stocking Stuffers (£5-£50)


1. Bird Pendant: Accessorize, £6 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
2. Birdcage Tea Light Holder Lantern: Dot Com Gift Shop, £9.95 - Order by 1pm on Thursday 20th December
3. Santa's Little Helpers Gift Set (Fabulips and High Intensity Hand Cream): Bliss, £10 - Order by Saturday 22nd December (plus get 20% off full size products and Christmas Collections with code XMAS2012 or save £20 if you spend £100 with code AFFSS20)
4. Cowshed Pocket Cow Bullocks for Men: Luxury Hair & Beauty, £18.50 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
5. bareMinerals Trend Report: Frill Seeker: Luxury Hair & Beauty, £22.10 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
6. bareMinerals Tutorials Eye Lining Set: Luxury Hair & Beauty, £25.50 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
7. Heathcote & Ivory Birdcage Gift Set: Luxury Hair & Beauty, £22 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
8. Bellini Box: Fortnum & Mason, £30 - Order by 12pm on Thursday 20th December
9. Owl Jumper: Wallis, £35 - Order by 4pm on Friday 21st December
10. Animal Jeans: Evans, £35 - Order by 4pm on 21st December, or 12pm on 23rd December for store collection
11. Cupcake Charm: Links of London, £45 - Free Express Delivery until 1pm on Friday 21st December
12. Personalised Petal Charm Necklace: Not On The High Street, £44 - Order by 11am on Thursday 20th December
13. Jewellery Box: Marks & Spencer, £20 - Order by 7pm on 21st December
14. Trinket Box: Marks & Spencer, £15.60 - Order by 7pm on 21st December
15. Royal Apothic Eau De Parfum: Anthropologie, £26 - Order by 12pm on Thursday 20th December
16. Personalised "I Love You Because..." Print: Not On The High Street, £36 - Order by 11am on Thursday 20th December

Best of the Sales Bargains (£5-£35)

1. Kate Benjamin Pearl and Black Crystal Cuff: Accessories Direct, Was £22.98, Now £6.89 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
2. Rosie Fox Diamante Hair Clip: Accessories Direct, Was £21, Now £10.50 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
3. Metal Toe Cap Brogues: Dune, Were £70, Now £35 - Order by 12pm on Thursday 20th December
4. Black Lace Cut-Out Dress: Madam Rage, Was £28, Now £10 - Order by 4pm on Thursday 20th December (plus get an extra 10% off sale purchases with code XMASTREAT)
5. Clutch: Accessorize, Was £45, Now £30 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
6. Kate Benjamin Deco Black Crystal Necklace, Was £70, Now £21 - Order by 2pm on Friday 21st December
7. Shoes: Stylist Pick, Were £40, Now £20 - Order by 2pm on Thursday 20th December
8. Shoes: Stylist Pick, Were £45, Now £22 - Order by 2pm on Thursday 20th December
9. Victoriana Blouse: Oasis, Was £35, Now £17 - Order by 3pm on Monday 24th December (plus get 10% off full-price items with code FULLPRICE10)
10. Scuba Peplum Skirt: Oasis, Was £30, Now £15 - Order by 3pm on Monday 24th December (plus get 10% off full-price items with code FULLPRICE10)


A Touch of Luxury (£50+)

1. Champagne and Chocolates: Fortnum & Mason, £55 - Order by 12pm on Thursday 20th December
2. Beaded Feather Trim Dress: Lipsy VIP, £130 - Order by 9pm on Friday 21st December
3. Bronze Sequin Clutch: Karen Millen, Was £95, now £65 - Order by 12pm on Monday 24th December (plus get 20% off dresses with code DRESS20, or 20% off full-price footwear and accessories with code COMPLETELOOK)
4. Elemis Ultimate Travel Collection For Her: Elemis, £68 (Worth £91) - Order by Saturday 22nd December (plus get 20% off full-size products and Christmas Collections with code XMASTREAT, a free Best of British Kit worth £22 when you spend £45 with code AFFDEC12, or £20 off when you spend £100 with code DEC12AFF)
5. Lips Clutch - Lulu Guinness - Get 30% off selected lips clutches (including this one) with code LIPSLULU12
6. Elemis Jetset Travel Collection For Him: Elemis, £48 - Order by Saturday 22nd December (plus get 20% off full-size products and Christmas Collections with code XMASTREAT, a free Best of British Kit worth £22 when you spend £45 with code AFFDEC12, or £20 off when you spend £100 with code DEC12AFF)
7. Crystal Panelled Collar: Ted Baker, £55 (also available in black) - Order by 12pm on Friday 21st December
8. Christmas Tea Hamper: Fortnum & Mason, £150 - Order by 12pm on Thursday 20th December
9. Colour Block Shoes: Karen Millen, Were £140, Now £70 - Order by 12pm on Monday 24th December (plus get 20% off dresses with code DRESS20, or 20% off full-price footwear and accessories with code COMPLETELOOK)


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