Snapshot: Manley Leather

Snapped Wearing:

Top: Manley 'Erin' Studded Leather Jacket in wine

Jacket: Manley 'Erin' Studded Leather Vest Top in wine

Skirt: Manley 'Dakota' Studded Silk & Leather Skirt in navy

Shoes: Dior 'Extreme' Sandals

Bag: Reiss 1971 'Selvi' Gold Box Clutch

Necklace: Alex Monroe Bee Necklace in gold

Note: The beautiful leather jacket & vest will be available to buy in Ireland's Brown Thomas stores from late August for one month. The perforated leather comes in wine, navy, black and clay. There will also be a metallic leather option in silver and old silver.

Here Comes The Sun

Dear ol' Blighty has been teasing us with some Summery weather, just the odd day here and there but it has been enough to inspire me to buy some bright, sunshiny, Summery clothes; and they don't come brighter or more sunshiny than the aptly named 'Summer' dress by Savannah.

Made of 100% cotton, in a fantastically dramatic mustard/yellow colour, 'Summer' features a cool scalloped edge at the neck and hem and a gathered waist with a flared, girly skirt. It has a hidden zip at the side and three buttons on the shoulder.

Styled with gorgeous Miu Miu shoes in a wonderful contrasting turquoise colour, a feather clutch from ASOS and delicate gold/silver accessories from Alex Monroe, this is the perfect Summer date night dress!

Get The Look:
Dress: Savannah 'Summer' Dress
Shoes: Miu Miu Snake Effect Shoes in turquoise (similar)
Bag: ASOS Feather Clutch
Jewellery: Alex Monroe Daisy Chain Bracelet & Ear-Rings

Spice Up Your Life

This fabulous dress is by New Zealand Designer Karen Walker. Cut in a loose, flattering shape, it features a round neckline with subtle pleat detail and dramatic puff sleeves that create a beautiful silhouette. It simply slips on & sits just above the knee. This dress however, is all about it's vibrant orange hue. It makes quite a statement!

They say you should put some orange in your life when you want to spice things up; orange is a power colour, a healing colour, and wearing it is said to balance your emotions in times of stress and shock. Dramatic and dynamic for sure, it is much more gentle and easier to wear than the fiery heat of red.

I styled the dress with a cool pair of Tiger print Louboutin's and some lovely accessories; a feather clutch from ASOS and beautiful, delicate jewellery by Alex Monroe. My wonderful Husband commissioned Alex to make the Daisy Chain bracelet for me. Such a romantic surprise; it is a real treasure & I absolutely adore it! And of course, I simply had to include a photo of my Karen Walker doll who is wearing the very same fabulous dress!

We had an interesting Blog shoot for this dress, in gale force winds that literally seemed to be trying to undress me! So forceful was the wind, it actually tore the hem of my dress; thank goodness I have a great Tailor!

Get The Look:
Dress: Karen Walker Puff Sleeve Dress in orange (similar)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin 'No Prive 942' Peep-toe Sling-backs in Tiger print (similar)
Jewellery: Alex Monroe Daisy Chain Bracelet & Daisy Ear-rings

Bag: ASOS Feather Clutch (similar)

Fita

French Designer Isabel Marant's brand is synonymous with cool, laid-back bohemian style. The 'Fita' dress, from her fabulous diffusion brand Étoile Isabel Marant, is the perfect embodiment of that effortlessly chic aesthetic.

The black, slightly sheer gauze dress features a loose sexy silhouette and is embroidered with red/blue trim, has buttoned cuffs and a hook and eye fastening at the front.

The styling potential for this dress is endless but here I have simply left it flowing and loose & styled it with high heeled desert boots from Karen Millen, my beloved Bumble Bee necklace from Alex Monroe and an over-sized Michael Kors gold watch.

Get The look:Dress: Étoile Isabel Marant 'Fita' Dress (similar)
Shoes: Karen Millen High Heeled Desert Boots in black (similar)
Necklace: Alex Monroe Bumble bee Necklace in gold
Watch: Michael Kors Gold Chronograph Bracelet Watch

Dante

Savannah is the much anticipated solo collection from Savannah Miller; her first since she and her sister Sienna moved on from their super successful brand Twenty8twelve. I have long been a fan of Savannah's work & I was beside myself with excitement when I heard about her new collection; it did not disappoint!

Savannah describes her collection as individual, wearable and affordable. It features wardrobe essentials such as skinny jeans, super soft t-shirts, chunky knit sweaters, shoes (yes shoes!) and beautiful, must-have party dresses.  The collection is so affordable with prices ranging from £19.95 for belts to under £200 for fantastic winter coats!

The first piece I ordered was the stunning, silky 'Dante' dress. Effortlessly chic, the dress features a wrap front, side zip, gorgeous girlie ruffle detailing to front & rear and it comes in the most flattering 'antique blush' colour. It's hard to believe it only cost £62.95; it looks and feels so expensive and luxurious!

I styled the dress with gold accessories; a treasured, vintage charm bracelet that belonged to my late Mum, my cute Bumble Bee necklace by Alex Munroe and fabulous gold studded, cream Christian Louboutin Mary Jane shoes.

The Savannah collection is available online, exclusively at nelly.com; go check it out & grab yourself a fantastic bargain!

Get The Look:
Dress: Savannah 'Dante' Dress in antique blush
Necklace: Alex Munro Bumble Bee Necklace
Bracelet: Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet (similar)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin 'Mad Mary' Shoes (similar)

Sugarbelle

I had only ever seen the Winter Kate 'Sugarbelle' jacket on one website & by the time I got around to buying it, it had completely sold out! I searched often for it but I couldn't find it anywhere. Then, out of the blue, an email arrived from The Gilt Group (a terrific invitation only sale site) informing me of their upcoming Winter Kate sale!

I logged on, I hoped, I crossed my fingers & there it was, in the sale & in my size!! To make it even more perfect, my wonderful Hubby said he would buy it for me for our Wedding Anniversary! The perfect present for me!

I know that this gorgeous silk jacket will be a Summer staple. I shall pop it on with a white tee & denim shorts for the perfect, relaxed Summer look or throw it over a girly Summer frock to keep out the evening chill. 

I have styled it here with the fabulous Sass & Bide 'Black Rat' leggings (the only leggings I will ever own), fabulous sky high shoe-boots, a girly Winter Kate camisole, my treasured Bumblee necklace & a beautiful, long, gold medallion locket by House of Harlow. 

Get The Look:

Jacket: Winter Kate 'Sugarbelle' silk jacket

Top: Winter Kate 'Thistle' Camisole

Leggings: Sass & Bide 'Black Rat' Leggings

Necklace: Alex Monroe Bumblee Necklace

Pendant: House of Harlow 1960 Gold Medallion Locket Pendant

Shoes: Topshop 'Adina' Shoeboots (similar)