On Trend Now - Tie Dye

It's a classic style print that comes around each year but always reinvented for the new season. Seen on the runway at Valentino, Dsquared2, Issa and Thakoon, to name but a few, there was no escaping this trend on the catwalk. Instinctively you may associate tie-dye with beach holidays or 60's hippies, but this season tie-dye prints come on outerwear and evening dresses making this print trend sophisticated but still fun at the same time. What I love about this print trend is the variety of tie dye prints we have seen. Swirling psychedelic trippy tie dye prints were present at Paco Rabanne, whilst over at Burberry a poppy motif was given the tie dye treatment. Traditional Japanese shibori dying techniques were used by Raquel Allegra, whereas Altuzarra created a more subtle and wearable tie dye texture.

If you are looking to shop this trend then you really can choose to either go all out and make a bold statement or opt for something a little bit more versatile. Moving away from high summer pieces, I have rounded up some of the best transitional tie dye garments and accessories currently available from both the luxury and high street market. Your go to luxury designer brand should be Raquel Allegra for perfect tie dye prints season after season. BooHoo has the best selection coming in at a lower price print if you are looking for something super affordable.

1. Burberry £1395 / 2. Raquel Allegra £660 / 3. BooHoo £15
4. Vans £60 / 5. Jaded London £45 / 6. Valentino £2790
7. Topshop £34 / 8. The Elder Statesman £1135 / 9. Proenza Schouler £220

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Interior Trend - Copper and Marble

For this blog post I thought I would show you two of the biggest interior trends of 2016 - Marble and Copper. You can't step foot in an interior shop or read an interior lifestyle magazine without seeing these two trends, so I wanted to put together this edit showing you the best pieces currently available from both the luxury and high street market. You'll find everything ranging from lighting to wine racks, candle holders to clocks and cake stands to fruit bowls. So whether you want to go for a big statement piece or just add an accent of marble or copper into your living space, there is plenty to choose from.

There is something very modern and industrial about this trend, which I love. For interior inspiration look no further than Pinterest, a quick search and you'll find plenty of styling idea's. I also have lots of dreamy interior images on my own Pinterest, including the below.

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Brand To Know - Hayley Menzies

Based in the heart of Notting Hill, London, designer Hayley Menzies launched her eponymous label in 2011. With a penchant for fur and cashmere, Hayley Menzies pashminas, scarves and handbags are timeless classics. Born out of a love of creating beautiful accessories and a want to capture the true essence of Portobello, the brand creates must have pieces which will give you an effortlessly cool luxe look. With a studio/store located on the highly desirable Portobello Road, you can also shop the collection online. International stockists include: Bongenie Grieder (Switzerland), Holt Renfrew (Canada) and Space 519 (Chicago). 

For more information about where to shop Hayley Menzies and to see the full collection, take a look at the brands website http://hayleymenzies.com/ or follow their dreamy Instagram @hayleymenziesportobello

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How To Wear Denim Like Bella Hadid

She's the model of the moment, who along with sister Gigi, is currently taking the modelling world by storm. Recently unveiled as the new face of Dior, as well as fronting campaigns for both Balmain and Givenchy, there is no stopping Bella's star power. Off the runway Bella has a natural flair for fashion, hitting up the sidewalk in some seriously enviable street style looks. Her ability to rock cool denim pieces with effortless ease has made Bella one of 2016's hottest street style icons. So whether it be boyfriend jeans, ripped skinny's, a frayed skirt or a zip-up mini dress, Bella knows how to wear denim to perfection. See how you can get her designer denim look for less...

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Outfit of The Month - August

August is my favourite summer month to dress for as the super hot July days are all but gone and the cool summer evenings are here. Retailers have now begun merchandising their fall collections meaning you can start to wear a few more darker colours and introduce pieces into your wardbrobe that will also be great for the start of autumn. For this outfit I have based the entire look around a Kate Moss for Equipment shirt dress. This is one of the most sought after collaborations of the summer and perfectly suits my style. I have teamed it with a military jacket from Burberry, it adds a sophisticated edge to the casual silhouette of the dress and I adore the gold button detailing. Boots come courtesy of Sophia Webster. I'm an ankle boot kind of girl and I love the playful butterfly motif with gold trim on the front. The bag is from J.W. Anderson. As one of the most desirable London Fashion Week designers I have been lusting after this bag all season. To finish off the outfit I have accessorised the look with a skinny scarf from River Island. This is one of the biggest trends of the year and adds a rock 'n' roll feel to the outfit.

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Pre-Fall 16 Print Trend - Colourful Folk

Now that we are into August retailers are beginning to have their first major drop of the fall collections. Taking inspiration from: Andrew GN, Alexis Mabille, Matthew Williamson and Zuhair Murad, traditional folk mofifs have been reinterpreted with a nod to oriental patterns. Key colours such as blood orange, teal and fuschia are used in harmony with each other to provide a platform in which to elevate the impact of the intense prints. The prints in question are both all-over prints and borders and have been hand-drawn and or embellished. Styling has traditional folk vibes, with hand crafted jewellery and unkempt hair. 

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On Trend Now - Skinny Scarves

Kate Moss has been rocking them for years and now they are the most sought after fashion accessory of the season...skinny scarves. With plenty of rock 'n' roll attitude and major street style kudos, a skinny scarf is a versatile addition to your everyday wardrobe. Seen on the runway at the likes of Chloe and more recently at the Louis Vuitton Cruise 17 show, they can be worn to look edgy or add a hint of Bohemianism to your outfit.

A skinny scarf can be tied and styled in several ways around the neck, but can also be tied around your waist and used as a cool alternative to a belt. It is all about keeping your outfit fairly classic. You don't need to wear bold colours or print, opt instead for a simple shirt and leather pants or denim jeans and you have your outfit sorted. As well as Kate Moss, you will also regularly see Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Alexa Chung and Pandora Sykes staking their claim on this trend.

So where are the best places to shop for skinny scarves? Easily the biggest champion of this trend is uber cool scarf brand Rockins. They have countless different styles including printed, embellished and fringed. They do come at a more premium price point but if you will seriously fall in love with their collection. Other luxury brands who have jumped on board with this trend include Givenchy and Alexander McQueen. On the high street head to River Island, New Look and H&M for styles that come in at under £10. I have put together this edit showing you my current favourites...

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