Initial Necklace

Despite my love of statement jewellery, for my birthday I was after something a little more understated.

Having had initial necklaces in the past, I wanted something similar but a little more sophisticated. When I stumbled across this Harry Rocks piece with personalised engraved disk, I was very excited. Having chosen the specifics, I opted for a matte, silver disk with gold engraving. The contrast of the two metallics together looks beautiful and I am very much an advocate of supporting small, up and coming businesses.

The product is hand engraved and comes in a pretty box. I would definitely recommend Harry Rocks for quality and unique jewellery.

A Spring Investment

For a light, spring coat the trench coat is the perfect purchase. Instantly chic and perfect for the transition between seasons, I am excited to start wearing mine.

Unfortunately my budget doesn't stretch to the Burberry original but I was extremely smug when I picked this one up in the Zara children's section. At a fraction of the adult price, being little definitely has its perks!

Although London continues to be ridiculously cold-hibernation seems to be the only option-trench coats can be worn year after year; the military look is timeless. Perfect your look with a slick of red lipstick and some heeled ankle boots...

Coat: Zara, Satchel: Primark, Disco Pants: American Apparel, Boots: Topshop, Shirt: Vintage

Ring: Pandora, Nails: Maybelline 'Pow Green'

A Touch of Leopard Print

A touch of leopard print is my staple way to transform a plain outfit. Animal print is timeless and continuously on trend so when I saw this scarf in H and M I nabbed it.

Neon is going to be huge for SS13 and teaming bright colours with contrasting monochrome prints is proving to be a winning combination. Although I am trying to be careful with my money I treated myself to this Maybelline nail varnish in shade Pow Green. It comes out in an amazing neon shade when applied and is about as close as I get to statement nsils.

Still a huge fan of stacking rings and over the knuckle styles. Mine were a bargain from Asos.

Enjoy! X

Scarf: H and M, Leather leggins: Topshop, Blazer: H and M, Loafers: Primark, Watch: Michael Kors, Rings: Asos, Bag: Accessorize

Easter Weekend

In between gorging chocolate and drinking champagne I have managed to get a couple of outfit pics on my beloved new iPhone. This look is a combination of all my favourite outfit essentials: faux fur, statement necklace and animal print.

Monochrome is very much here to stay for SS13 but to add a splash of colour to the look I am wearing my fave Super Soft Super Skinnies in berry. For summer I am on the hunt for a baggy, high waisted pair of jeans in a light denim but unfortunately the Topshop 'mum' jeans always sell out! In the meantime I will be scanning the charity shops in hope of finding a bargain.

Happy Easter!

Shirt: vintage, Fur collar: H and M, Necklace: Primark, Jeans: Topshop

Reincarnation of the Dungarees

The very mention of the word above has the potential to instill terror into the children of the 90s; when parents thought it acceptable to dress the most feminine of girls in ill-fitting, stonewash dungarees and keep photographic evidence. I have seen many an image of me tottering around the garden aged two years old in an outfit not fit for decorating a house.

However, as the SS seasons approach, pinafore dresses and denim one-pieces are set to make a huge comeback. The high street is already brimming with style ideas to prepare for the warmer months and at the forefront are the very items we once loathed.

I absolutely love this versatile trend and for inspiration I have chosen Alexa Chung in her trademark denim dungarees and Nicola Roberts wearing a tailored black pair on a recent Girls Aloud night out. Having just purchased a pinafore dress from Asos here I plan to wear mine over a stripey top with leather brogues or ankle boots.

Here are some high street buys that caught my eye:

The WhitePepper on Asos, £65

Topshop, £48

Missguided, £33.99

Check out the PHA fashion and lifestyle blog for my work.....

Just a quick post as it has come to my attention that I have been severely neglecting my blog of late. Having been busy at my recent placement at PHA Media, I have invested most of my ideas into writing features for the company blog which I am thoroughly enjoying. I am learning loads and honing my PR skills so I have nothing but positive things to say. Here is my latest post, selected by Account Exec Amy, on the dominant 'print' trend set to stay for SS13:

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Marc Jacobs setting the trends for SS13 at NY Fashion Week

Enjoy! 

Prints in Monochrome

Monochrome is set to be huge for SS13 and unless you have been in hibernation, you will have noticed the shop windows teeming with bold black and white prints. Shirts, pencil skirts and body con dresses-the high street has plenty to offer the on-trend shopper IDEAS.

I often dress on the premise that if you go minimal by day and edgy by night, you'll be onto a winner. This Primark skirt was an obvious choice as when it comes to updating my wardrobe, I like to mix on-trend pieces with classic prints that never go out of fashion: think stripes and polka dots. Although black and white is perfect for creating a polished daytime look, I like to inject a bit of colour and vibrancy into my outfit when it comes to an evening out. To finish off the look I added a statement necklace and an oversized clutch.

Biker Jacket: Zara, Collar Necklace: Asos similar here, Pencil Skirt: Primark, Platform Boots: ebay similar here