All The Jewellery

"My heart is necklaces tangled in a forgotten jewellery box.

No one has the time or patience to untangle these chains.

But then you came along to undo this

havoc, taking each link, pulling it apart one by one.

And finally these chains can shine like they once did.

Thanks to you."

~ Unknown

Natalie B Coleman's old-school grey sweatshirt is casual coolness at its very best. A boxy style, it is boldly emblazoned with hand drawn and water coloured jewels, with a cheeky message about 'all the jewellery I never got' to the front. It is a versatile, contemporary piece that I know I will be wearing for a very long time.

This season, Natalie has teamed up with Plan International's global movement for change for girls. For every purchase of this great sweater, €5.00 goes directly to the Because I Am A Girl fund. A wonderfully stylish piece, and a very worthy cause, what's not to love?

I styled my cool sweater with my favourite old denim shorts, and a comfy pair of ankle boots, for an effortless transeasonal look.  

Get The Look:

Jumper: Natalie B Coleman 'All The Jewellery I Never Got' Jumper in grey

Shorts: Zara Denim Shorts (similar)

Boots: Topshop 'Ambush' Side-zip Ankle Boots in black (similar)

Photos: John Uwins Photography ©

Be Still My Bleeding Heart

"Heaven-taught, the maiden loves, the poet sings.

Dear bleeding heart, poor broken wings!

So has it ever been through all the years,

For song the sorrow, for love the tears."

~ John Vance Cheney

Natalie B Coleman's SS15 collection, entitled 'Be Still My Bleeding Heart' is one of my favourites of all her wonderful collections. Inspired by the sad loss of her Mother, the Sacred Heart, dreamy Summer days and romance, the collection is feminine, poignant, and playful, with "a bit of Guns n' Roses attitude in there".

I've already blogged about a very beautiful white dress from this collection (see here) and I am delighted to add this very cool slogan tshirt to my little blog. The tee has a relaxed fit and features the name of the collection across the front. Each letter is made of clusters of red rose petals; this beautiful rose screen print can be seen on a number pieces in Natalie's beautiful collection.

I styled my cool tee with a great, green skirt from Chloe's diffusion line, See by Chloe; described as being girly, delicate & feminine, their designs are aimed at the girl who likes to be seen as ladylike, and a little bit naughty. I like that. I like that a lot.

Get The Look:

Tshirt: Natalie B Coleman 'Be Still My Bleeding Heart' Tee (similar)

Skirt: See by Chloe Mini Skirt in green (similar)

Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Multi-strap Shoes (similar) 

Dress Up - The Best Of 2015

"Pearls & boas, dressed to the nines,

Lipstick on pursed lips, trying to stay in the lines.

Big wobbly high heels, on tiny, precious feet,

Little girls playing dress-up, aren't they sweet!"

~ Laura Taylor Mark

Photos: Kate Carpenter Photography ©
Anna Saverimuttu Photography ©
Mike Lawrence © 
Additional Photos: Phill Griffith & David Ufton   

Heart & Dagger

“Cut deeply by the sharpness of your words

There is a dagger in my heart;

You put it there.

But you still have me.

Your cold, dark eyes watching

Tears of pain stream down my face.

In this moment no kindness, no compassion, no love.

But you still have me.

Lost in your words that bleed me, I forget how to speak;

We are alone and we are together

Our new song waiting to be written.

And you still have me.”

~ Fiona Ufton ©

'Make Believe', Natalie B Coleman's AW15 collection is absolutely breathtaking. Inspired by the characters and worlds in Enid Blyton's 'The Enchanted Woods' books, Natalie has produced a whimsical, romantic collection. Each piece is evocative of treasured childhood memories, but at the same time, remains feminine, and very grown up.

This gorgeous shirt was the first piece to grab my attention; it is a bold, statement piece, quite simply a magnificent work of art! Covered all over in glistening white sequins, it has long sleeves, concealed zips at the cuffs, hook closing to the front, and a dramatic heart & dagger sequined logo to the front.

I styled it here with a pair of skinny jeans, and my favourite Isabel Marant boots. It's a cool, edgy look but believe me, the shirt looks equally fabulous tucked into a classic black pencil skirt for a more dressed up look or paired with a sexy mini for a cute, playful look. My wonderful sequin shirt is a classic, investment piece that will never ever go out of style.

Get The Look:

Shirt: Natalie B Coleman Heart & Dagger Sequin Shirt in white

Jeans: J brand 'Songbird' Skinny Jeans (similar)

Shoes: Isabel Marant 'Andrew' Boots in black 
Photos: Anna Saverimuttu Photography ©

Holding Out For A Hero

"I need a hero

I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light

He's gotta be sure

And it's gotta be soon

And he's gotta be larger than life"

~ Bonnie Tyler

I'd had my eye on this cool slogan tshirt by Natalie B Coleman for a while and when I heard it was on sale I snapped it up immediately! A simple, classic tshirt in a go-with-everything black and white colourway, it is cut for a relaxed, oversized fit. It features a cool slogan to the front (an iconic song title by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler) that immediately gives it a wonderfully punky vibe.

I wore it out literally the day it arrived, styling it with the 'Deputy' skirt by Australian brand Friend Of Mine. A mini length, wrap-around, leather skirt with adjustable side buckle detail, it is a lovely alternative to shorts for the Summer months and a great Winter staple when paired with boots and cozy jumpers.

And yes yes yessss, I'm wearing those Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes again and I can't even apologise if you are bored of seeing them here, I absolutely adore them and am literally wearing them everywhere. They are perfect. My beloved satchel from The Cambridge Satchel Co finished off my outfit beautifully; this bag is an absolute joy, the perfect size, the perfect shape and it gets better & better as it ages. I think I may have to treat myself to a brightly coloured one for the Summer; I already know it will be a great investment.

Get The Look:
Tshirt: Natalie B Coleman 'Holding Out For A Hero' Tee  

Skirt: Friend Of Mine 'Deputy' Leather Skirt (similar)

Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Multi-strap Patent Shoes

Bag: Cambridge Satchel Co. Classic 11" Satchel in black