Oh My Yes

“Ancient steel rails, long without burdens, cradled now in new concrete, perform a snake-like dance.

Undulating close to neighboring buildings, they offer seductive photo ops with every turn.

Here, where walking feels like low flight, sunlight dances on the Hudson

to the murmuring accompaniment of a thousand international voices,

while river winds give wildflowers softly flowing motion

and whisper rustling secrets through the trees”

~ Jeffrey Ben Berman

The search for the perfect t-shirt never ends! I have a few really good ones now, but I have to say, this cropped one with its quirky graphic message is right up there. Oh my yes! AMO (named after the Latin word for love) are now as well known for their LA-made t-shirts as they are for their much sought after jeans that are designed by and for women who want their clothing to work with their figure, their style, and their way of life.

I styled my tee with the Rixo London skirt all the fashionistas are crazy for. ‘Georgia’ has featured in almost all of the brands collections, and I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to bag one for myself! Better late than never though. With weightless silk, fluid movement, and a captivating 70s Mini Star print, this skirt is nothing short of a Bohemian dream.

A pair of Michael Kors crackled metallic flats, and a Manley embellished bag finishes off this perfect ‘cool girl’ look.

Get The Look:

Top: Amo ‘Oh My Yes’ Tee in vintage white

Skirt: Rixo London ‘Georgia’ Midi Skirt in mini star (similar here and here)

Bag: Manley 'Parker' Bag in wine python (similar here and here)

Shoes: Michael Kors Collection ‘Darla’ Crackled Metallic Leather Mule in silver

Photos: Jason Connery and Fifibaggins ©

Location: The Highline, New York

My Manley

“Talking about fashions

So fashionably,

Cosmetics, stylistics, designing and beautification

And my heart too with the fashion girls,

Seeing them,

Looking so lovely and cute,

Dreamy and kissable”

~ Bijay Kant Dubey

Lovers of Irish fashion label Manley use the hashtag #mymanley whenever they post a photo of themselves wearing the brand on social media. I can use it with added gusto now, as this gorgeous dress is MY Manley, in the truest sense of the word!

Emma Manley made this dress for me. It is a bespoke piece, based on the iconic Manley leather tees that I adore, and it is the most beautiful thing. The dress is made from soft perforated leather that moves and flows like fabric. The top panels are unstudded, and cut from leather that has not been perforated, so it sits slightly more firmly. My little black dress is covered with gold, silver, and bronze studs, that jingle and jangle and make music with every movement. It has a boxy fit (flattering for all shapes and sizes), and it’s mini length shows off long tanned legs. It is, hands down, the coolest dress in my wardrobe.

It’s a dress that can be dressed up or down with zero effort, so the styling potential is endless. I’ve worn it to a very schmancy Do paired with towering heels and a vintage clutch, I’ve worn it to our local pub with a pair of old trainers and a cross-body Manley bag, I’ve worn it out to dinner with flat brogues and a cute satchel; I felt like a million dollars every single time.

It’s a forever dress, one that is absolutely timeless, and quite literally the dress of dreams.

Get The Looks:

Dress: Bespoke Manley Leather Dress in black (contact Emma for bespoke pieces. Similar here, here and here)

Shoes: Alexander Wang 'Natasha' Shoes in Leopard print (similar here and here)

Bag: Michael by Michael Kors ‘Berkley’ Clutch in black (available on eBay here and here)

Photos: Jason Connery ©

Rosy Outlook

“Feather light wings that float softly through the air tickled by specks of dust.
Bright white light inflamed with pink and laced with gold...”
~ Laura Cummings

This Summer has revisited one of my favourite 90s trends, the shorts suit, and Manley have come up with their very own, fantastic take on the look in their wonderful Spring/Summer ‘18 collection. Where do I even begin with this cute outfit; the feels are so real!

The top is classic Manley; made from the softest nappa leather, it comes in a soft shade of dusty pink, with a contrasting cuff trim in metallic leather. The simple design is effortlessly cool. The shorts, in the same pink metallic leather, have a sleek tailored look, and are a wardrobe must have.

I’ll be styling both of these pieces with countless other things in my wardrobe; picture the leather top with skinny jeans, with cut-off denim shorts, or a cute mini skirt. And imagine the tailored shorts paired with a crisp white shirt, or a retro rock n roll tee. I’ll be wearing them well into Autumn/Winter and beyond.

Get The Look:

Top: Manley ‘Alexa’ Leather Tee in dusty pink

Shorts: Manley Metallic Leather Shorts in dusty pink (coming soon - similar here and here)
Shoes: Michael Kors Collection ‘Darla’ crackled Metallic Leather Mule in gold
Bag: Emma Manley 'Paige' Bag in electric blue
Photos: Jason Connery ©

Daisy Dream

“Oh Daisy, please don't be blue.

The sunshine that I feel from you

Warms my very soul right through.

And I have dreams to spare.

Do not leave your chair

Just close your eyes

Drink the skies

And hold my hand.

Together we will rise

To walk upon the air.

Then Daisy, you will understand”

~ Kevin East  

Another day, another Rixo London dress; my love affair with this fabulous brand is showing no signs of abating. The ‘Abigail’ dress is our first peek at what Rixo has to offer in their much anticipated Spring/Summer collection. A silk, mini-length, wrap dress, it screams laid back boho glam. It is a dress that makes you look good with absolutely zero effort, and the ‘Daisy Dream’ print is as Springy and as Summery as it gets. ‘Abigail’ makes the cold, snowy weather of New York seem like a million miles away, and it was a joy to wear in the LA sunshine.

I styled pretty ‘Abigail’ with a scarlet bag from my favourite handbag designer, the wonderfully talented Nadia Minkoff. The ‘Richmond’ midi tote has been a bestseller since it launched back in 2015, and has reappeared, reimagined in different colours, season after season. This is my second one; the first, a neutral, goes-with-anything shade of cognac. Made of fine, grainy Italian leather, with a raw suede interior and double handmade leather tassels, it really is the ultimate arm candy.

The pointed-toe, crackled metallic leather, ‘Darla’ mules (the perfect Summer shoe) by Michael Kors completed my laid-back, sunshiny, LA look to perfection.

Get The Look:

Dress: Rixo London ‘Abigail - Daisy Dream’ Dress

Bag: Nadia Minkoff ‘The Richmond’ Bag in red

Shoes: Michael Kors Collection ‘Darla’ Crackled Metallic Leather Mule in silver

Photos: Jason Connery ©

Manley Traits

I've blogged about this beautiful skirt by Emma Manley before (see here). With it's perforated leather & silk panels and cool stud embellishment, it is a firm favourite and is worn time and time again; it was inevitable that it would feature in another Blog post!

On this occasion I styled it quite casually, pairing it with another great Manley piece, the 'Dakota' Horse Shoe Jumper. It is made from a light marino wool & linen mix and the big collar is the same soft, perforated leather as the skirt. It too is embellished, with two gold horse shoe studs. I wear this top with jeans, shorts and all kinds of skirt shapes; it is tremendously versatile!

My accessories include the red satchel that comes virtually everywhere with me these days, a beautiful over-sized Michael Kors watch & the most fantastic pair of manly brogues. I'm really into flat, androgynous footwear at the moment. Pairing them with this pretty skirt gives them a playful, flirty twist and the two-tone, colour block design really makes them stand out. They compliment this cute, quirky look perfectly!

Get The Look:

Top: Manley 'Dakota' Horse Shoe Jumper in navy

Skirt: Manley 'Dakota' Studded Skirt in navy (similar)

Shoes: ASOS 'Marky' Brogues in black/white

Bag: Cambridge Satchel Company Classic 11'' Satchel in red

Watch: Michael Kors watch in gold