Resort 18 Colourboard - Soft Salmon

For Resort 18, we saw beautiful soft salmon emerging from the collections. Gentle shades of salmon, with both coral and pink undertones, were present. These feminine colours were juxtaposed on oversized masculine silhouettes - 2-piece suits being a key look. The key to nailing this trend is to embrace the colour palette throughout your full outfit. This colour trend also follows on nicely from the 'Twee Florals' print trend which we have also seen emerging this season. Designers: Roksanda, Ports, Narcisco Rodriguez

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Outfit of The Month - September

It's finally Autumn! I LOVE the Fall, time to get the knitwear out of the wardrobe and layer up. I adore olive green shades, so this oversized knit from Chloe is perfect for the season and will transition well into the winter.  For me, a leather skirt is always a winner, and this one from Etoile Isabel Marant really caught my eye thanks to its asymmetric hem and wrap detailing. You may know by now that ankle boots are definitely my vice when it comes to fashion, I just love them. This killer pair from Toga Pulla are an absolute dream and come in a beautiful teal suede with cowboy-inspired buckles. Furla is an accessories brand which I have really been loving recently, after attending one of their press events in London. This cute satchel with playful print is the perfect bag to liven up this outfit. Completing the look is a statement star necklace and plaid coat. All pieces are available to shop now.

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Resort 18 Moodboard - Twee Florals

It wouldn't be Spring without a floral print, and for Resort 18 designers honed in on pretty florals and scaled them down to a micro proportions. Rosie Assoulin took inspiration from bouquet wrapping paper. The result was a  somewhat graphic print which also included the slogan 'say it with flowers' and yet the overall look was elegant once printed on a fem bustier dress. Brock Collection and Jill Stuart opted for twee florals with an overall vintage feel to them. Collections remained contemporary thanks to injections of soft lilac and olive green.

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VMA'S 2017 - Red Carpet

Last night the 2017 MTV VMA's took place in LA. Who was your best dressed at this event?

1. Olivia Munn - Nicolas Jebran

2. Hailee Steinfeld - Versace

3. Katy Perry - Stephane Rolland

4. Alessandra Ambrosio - Balmain

5. Hailey Baldwin - Zuhair Murad

6. Lorde - Monique Lhuillier

7. Vanessa Hudgens - Yanina Couture

8. Demi Lovato - Zuhair Murad

9. Paris Jackson - Christian Dior

10. Millie Bobby Brown - Rodarte

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Shop Now - Tassel Earrings

Forget twee, understated jewellery. This season, those in the know are obsessed with tassel earrings. We all know that a statement accessory can make or break an outfit and with the current trend for classic tailoring proving to be a big hit, a bold pop of colour in the form of an earring to contrast the sleek tailored lines can really make the difference to your outfit. Fashion faves including, Megan Ellaby and Pandora Sykes are fully on board with this latest trend...and I for one am loving their looks! See below for inspo...

As this is an accessories trend, the best part is there are so many affordable options out there on the high street. These styles won't break the bank and are the perfect way to spice up a daytime look or elevate an evening look for a more glamorous vibe. If earrings are your jam, then i've also thrown some designer options into this edit in case you are feeling like getting spendy with this trend. *For styling, a colour clash will make your look even more trend driven.

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How To Style...Wool Blazers

I adore putting together styling edits, and whilst I may not have the means to splash the cash and get spendy with clothing hauls, that doesn't have to stop me getting creative with styling content for my blog. One of the biggest outerwear trends this season, is the oversized wool blazer. As seen on the runway at: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Celine and Jil Sander, the boxy blazer needs to be your go to coat for Autumn. A trend which is both stylish and practical you say - count me in! So take one wool blazer, from Etoile Isabel Marant, and style it in multiple ways...

Outfit 1

We all know the athleisure trend isn't going away anytime soon, so why not throw a wool blazer into the mix as well? Dressing for the athleisure life need not be all hoodies and rucksacks. Opt for silk track pants, which will become a fail-safe wardrobe staple, and team with a flattering silk cami. Team with trainers for comfort, but elevate the look with undoubtedly the 'it' bag of the season from Cult Gaia. It's the ultimate relaxed outfit whilst still remaining very 'put together'. Perfect for day to night.

Outfit 2 

Once again dressing for comfort with a pair of frayed, and cropped, stonewashed denim kick flares (just rolling all the major denim trends into one). A polo neck is my number one go to Fall wardrobe essential, and this little number from Balmain with military style button detailing is amazing. Mules are another key look for Fall, elongating the leg and looking super classic. This pair from Stella McCartney look super stylish with their tort heel. Accessories from Simon Miller and Ray-Ban complete the look.

Outfit 3 

This is how I would style a blazer on a daily basis. If you have followed my blog for a while, then you will know that mini skirts are 100% my thing. I can't get enough of them. If i'm not teaming them with a polo neck then you can catch me styling them with a cool tee. Slogan tee's are huge at the moment so I have opted for one from the debut collection from Alexa Chung's namesake brand. A killer ankle boot and cross body bag, from two of the most sought after designers of 2017, complete the look.

Outfit 4

So this is the outfit for those who love pretty boho looks. You can't go far wrong with a loose fitting dress, skimming your figure for those days when you just feel abit 'meh', but looking oh so cool belted at the waist when your confidence levels are high. Feeling all the subtle folk vibes with embroidered Etro boots and suede tote from Parisienne fashion brand Muun.

Which if your favourite outfit from this styling edit?

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Resort 18 Moodboard - Stylised Florals

Talk about BOLD. The stylised floral print from Resort 18 really does pack a serious punch! Taking no prisoners, designers including: Pringle, Gucci and I'm Isola Marras played with bold prints reminiscent of those typically found on 70's wallpaper. There is an unrestrained feel to this trend, with no colour being too vibrant, and no print being too loud. Silhouettes echoed the OTT nature of the prints, with oversized printed sleeves and floor length gowns.

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