Fall 19 Trend - Black & White

Simplicity at its best for Fall 19, in the form of graphic monochrome. This striking colour combo took on many guises on the runway, from boyish tailoring (Saint Laurent, Givenchy) all the way through to classic eveningwear (Emilia Wickstead). However, my favourite interpretation of this trend, was seen at Balmain and Rodarte who showcased edgy cocktail dresses made with quilted and ruffled leather retrospectively. The pairing of black and white lends itself to power dressing, for those who want to make an impact with their style or those who want a classic look. Whatever your preferred look, keep it monochrome for an on-trend Fall ensemble. 

Key Designers - Dior, Chanel, Loewe, Christopher Kane, Alexander Wang, Alexander McQueen

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On Trend Now for SS19 - Shells

Maybe it's because I've recently returned from California, where palm tree lined beaches and the Pacific Ocean were part of my daily life (albeit for 18 days), but I'm loving the current trend for 'Seashells'. Throwing it back to the Spring/Summer 19 catwalk where designers including Altuzarra and Etro showcased seashell adorned apparel and accessories, this trend has become something so much more than just a shell bracelet you would buy in a souvenir shop on holiday. I guess in that respect this 'trend' has always been present. I mean who is not guilty, of at some point, wearing a shell anklet whilst on their summer holiday? 

Putting an up-market spin on things this season, the runway presented gold shell earrings and luxe shell shaped bags (Chanel and Stella McCartney). It was luxury fashion, but with a nonchalant novelty spirit to it. This trend also plays into the wider trend 'Surfin USA' which I documented earlier this year.

Keeping the styling aesthetic close to as seen on the runway, opt for neutral shades. Beautiful linen dresses and soft silk separates provide the best basis for gold shells & pearl accessories.

Key Designers: Chanel, Stella McCartney, Altuzarra, Etro, Jacquemus

Key Accessories: Bags, Necklaces, Bracelets, Hairbands, Hairclips, Sunglasses

Shop my edit of my favourite 'seashell' themed accessories and apparel.

1. Earrings - Isabel Marant £75

2. Earrings - Rixo £110

3. Bag - Rixo £345

4. Necklace - H&M £6.99

5. Sunglasses - Chloe £336

6. Hairclip - Topshop £10

7. Swimsuit - Adriana Degreas £270

8. Hairband - Lelet NY £135

9. Bag - SkinnyDip £30

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June Playlist 2019

TV Dream by Larkins
You Need To Calm Down by Taylor Swift
Even Though I'm Leaving by Luke Combs

Never Really Over by Katy Perry
After All by All Saints

Too Much by Lou Doillon

Deadly Valentine by Charlotte Gainsbourg

Comme Si by Christine and the Queens
ME! by Taylor Swift

Back Again by Flor

All I Want by Anna of The North

No Goodbyes by Leon

Love Somebody Like You by Joan

Just Like That by The Aces
Valentine by Delays

Sign by VHS Collection

The Black by VHS Collection

So I Met Someone by VHS Collection

Machin-Chose by Christine and the Queens

Landslide by Dagny

Drive All Night by Joan

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Fall 19 Trend - Don't Steal My Sunshine

Runway show after runway show, and there was a plethora of sunshine shades on the catwalk. What's perhaps most surprising here though, is that typically these colours would be seen in Spring and not Fall. The range of yellow shades seen varied from golden tones to creamy yolks, true buttercup yellow to acidic lemon. Fabrications also played a key part in this trend. Fendi made a huge sartorial impact with patent yellow jackets and even went so far as styling the runway looks with yellow lens sunglasses (another key trend I profiled earlier this year). Adaem and Self-Portrait opted for sumptuous rich velvet, whilst Shrimps elected for faux fur. So whilst yellow can be a notoriously difficult colour to wear, the variety seen this season means that you will be able to find the right shade for your skin tone. 

Key Designers: Fendi, J.W.Anderson, Adaem, Self-Portrait, Off-White, Carolina Herrera, Akris, Roberto Cavalli, Tory Burch, Jil Sander

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Outfit of The Month - June 2019

Well and truly jumping on the 'millennial pink' band wagon this month, after I found this lust-worthy blazer in high street favourite Zara. This shade of pink is one of the key colour trends for 2019 and considering the sheer number of pink blazers I have seen this season, this Zara offering is one of the best I have found. The quality and fit is superb and I adore the double breasted structured tailoring, complete with black buttons. I've always been a fan of a classic black blazer, a wardrobe staple for me, but i'm more than happy to add a pop of colour into my wardrobe this season with this particular one. Ok, so how did I go about styling this blazer? You may remember that I documented the 'Surfin' USA' trend earlier this year, one which champions the use of tie-dye, so that was my next train of thought for this look. I was also heavily inspired by the vast number of tie-dye t-shirts I saw on my recent West Coast USA road trip. Pretty much every coastal spot in California was selling tie-dye merch with city slogans: San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica - so I felt that would also be a nice homage to my holiday. Whilst tie-dye prints are typically in hippie brights, a number of designers are delivering more wearable soft pastel options - as seen here with this tee from Re/Done. As Re/Done also happens to be one of my current favourite brands, I also opted for an acid washed frayed denim mini skirt from them too. Completing the look, is a failsafe pair of mono coloured cowboy boots (because i'm obsessed with them!) and a structured handbag from London based label Rixo. Known for their prints, Rixo recently launched accessories, including handbags. This style is the 'Jemima' and I adore the twist they have put on a classic tote buy incorporating a polka dot print and gold shell clasp.

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