This is so on trend it is unreal. H&M have done it again. I love the leather style and the fabulous sleeves. It really needs to be matched with some killer heels and a pencil cut skirt.
Go forth to H&M. And let me know what you think.
Have fun! Love Ali x
Studs are officially everywhere and a big trend for this season. So it’s definitely time to get some studs in your life. I absolutely love this studded jacket from Zara, these studded shoes as seen on Pinterest and this studded jumper from Topshop. To be honest studs seem to be on everything this season – so stud it up!
Via Pinterest Studded Slippers
Image via Pinterest Topshop Studded Jumper
Do you like this studded trend? What looks are you rocking already?
Have fun! Love Ali x
This Oasis Feather Trilby is a must have purchase for two reasons. 1. It’s in the perfect berry shade (the colour of the season) and 2. it is completely fitting with the ladylike English countryside trend. Nice one Oasis. Oh and it’s also £22.
What a steal! Get it now.
Have fun! Love Ali x
This is a nod back to the days of fishing and shooting, with lots of blazers in tweed and plush warm materials. Think Downton Abbey on a horse. On the catwalk, the most obvious trend setter for this style was Burberry. But we did see others display the country-style ladylike chic.
I love this bow AND stripey skirt ensemble and the simplicity of this tweed coat look
Burberry Prorsum A/W12 – Image credits Burberry
What do you think? Will you be investing in a tweed style coat this season?
Have fun! Love Ali x
The Edit is a new regular post which is going to be a must have shopping post. Basically it’s what we are all lusting over. And the good news it will also be what we can afford. Within reason – there might be the odd crazy item.
So this The Edit is the Zara Plaited Shopper with studs. Spotted in store this week. This bag is beautiful, simple and stylish. It’s the perfect carry all your stuff bag.
Image credit – Zara
Let me know if you are planning to add this to your winter look?
Have fun! Love Ali x
So leather is a big thing for this season. And we are not talking about just on bags and shoes. Leather is everywhere. It has been used as the sole material for coats, skirts and tops and more interestingly as a statement material on blazers and jumpers.
Alexander Wang Fall 12 – Image credit Alexander Wang
Alexander McQueen A/W12 – Image credit Alexander McQueen
Jonathan Saunders A/W12 – Image credit LFWDaily.com
Basically you need some leather in your life.
Have fun! Love Ali x
Ok, so September is well and truly here and even though I have been trying to ignore the shops full of A/W12 trends until it’s cold, it’s time to start paying attention and get rocking those looks.
So numero uno on the look to rock this a/w 12 is BERRY. It was everywhere on the catwalks in February from DKNY to Miu Miu. We saw it again and again.
Miu Miu Fall 2012 – Image credit Miu Miu
Roksanda Ilincic AW/12 – Image credit Pinterest
DKNY Fall 2012 – Image credit DKNY
Image credit Pinterest
Alexander Wang Fall 2012 – Image credit Pinterest
Louis Vuitton Fall 2012 – Image credit Pinterest
Berry-tastic! Make sure now it’s your key buy this season.
Have fun! Love Ali x
Ibiza Town is perfect for exploring by night. Head here in the early evening, take a stroll up to the castle, go shopping in the many boutiques and eat some dinner in the old town. The marina (near where we stayed) is also a cool place for dinner and to hang out with all the yacht and mega-boat owners. Land ahoy and all that!
The amazing view from our hotel over the marina to Ibiza Town
Exploring the old town – heels NOT advised!
High up in the old town overlooking the marina
Time for dinner, old town style
Where are your fave Ibiza town haunts? Do let me know.
Have fun! Love Ali x
On my last trip to Ibiza we discovered El Bigote, and tried to go back this time, but ran out of time. Anyway this doesn’t mean you should miss out, as it was one of my favourite lunches EVER!
Image: Urban Junkies
Arrive at the Cala Mastella beach and you will notice people disappearing around the rocky headland. They are all going to El Bigote. They won’t tell you though, as it’s a secret they want to keep. And you won’t want to tell either – so if you are reading this don’t tell others.
Once around the rocky headland (it’s not far – literally just around the corner) you find the restaurant set out against the bay. Take a seat, enjoy the delicious fish with potatoes and saffron (the only dish) and some rose wine. We did.
Then head back to beach for some lazy sunbathing.
What a perfect day.
Have fun! Love Ali x
Ps You have to book and they have no phone. We managed to go early and book and then go back. As I remember they had two lunch sittings early and late. Good luck!
This year was the first time I made it to Formentera. After reading about Kate Moss style escapades for years, it was time I checked out this Ibiza retreat. So we did.
We got a boat from Ibiza town which took an hour (easy) and arrived mid morning at La Savina the main port. Stepping off the boat, felt like we were stepping back in to a 1960’s style holiday (or how I imagine it) of undiscovered paradise. Think hippies and sunshine in the med with low-rise buildings and a simple way of life.
We rented a bicycle and set off for the Playa Migjorn on the far side of the island. After a hot but beautiful ride through the countryside (about 30 mins) we arrived at the South Beach Club.
The beach was stunning – think blue aquamarine clear seas, a sandy beach and sun loungers. The only effort was getting in to the sea, through the pebbles and rocks under the clear water. But once you had a sandy path it was fine.
But the day didn’t end there. For lunch we walked along these beautiful board walks to find a simple but incredible restaurant serving grilled sardines and salad. It was delicious.
Then we checked out Hotel Gecko Beach Club. It looked a great find, with beautiful gardens and a stunning pool. The perfect boutique hotel for a Formentera stylish retreat.
Chilling at Hotel Gecko Beach Club
What a place. We cycled back to the port in the early evening and got the boat back to Ibiza.
Formentera – I will be back.
Have fun! Love Ali x
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