To The Moon And Back

“I would blow you a kiss from the star where I sat,

I would call out your name to echo through the vast.

Thank heaven for you and to God, tip my hat,

From here to the moon and back.

And I'll spend forever just proving that fact,

From here to the moon and back”

~ Willie Nelson

I fell deeply in love with every single piece in Rixo London's Autumn/Winter collection. I was already waiting with baited breath for next Summers offer from the brand, and was overjoyed to find out that they were launching an unexpected (for me anyway) Resort Collection before that, just in time for Christmas! I was even more overjoyed to discover that this collection would be their first to include their new extra-small and extra-large sizes. No more alterations required!

Embodying the season's East-meets-West mood, the kimono-inspired 'Iris' dress was my first dip into the Resort collection, and indeed my first try of the new sizes (XS is perfect for me!). Mini in length, the dress has a figure flattering wrap front, breezy bell sleeves, and a hand painted print of moons, clouds, and constellations that is outlined with white piping. It is absolutely dreamy, and perfect for the Holiday season.

I styled it with a very special coin necklace from Irish brand Chupi. The coin is cast from an original Irish farthing from the 1940’s that Chupi found in her grandmother’s sewing box. In the early 1920’s the first Irish coins were designed by a committee headed by the legendary poet W. B. Yeats. Renowned artist Percy Metcalfe was commissioned to design a series of beautiful coins inspired by Irish wildlife. This one is illustrated with a Woodcock, one of the most common birds in the West of Ireland.

A favourite pair of cream Christian Louboutin heels, and a classic black Nadia Minkoff clutch finished off my look perfectly.

Get The Look:

Dress: Rixo London ‘Iris’ Dress in moonlit sky

Bag: Nadia Minkoff ‘Newington’ Clutch in pony black

Necklace: Chupi ‘Worth Your Weight In Gold’ Farthing Necklace

Shoes: Christian Louboutin ‘Mad Mary’ Studded Mary-Jane Shoes in cream (similar here and here)
Photos: Jason Connery ©

Seeing Stars

“You've got me seeing stars brighter than ever

Shining just like diamonds do

I know that in time it could be all ours, brighter than ever

Your love is such a dream come true

I know, I know, I know I need you”

~ Borns

I’ve been waiting to get my hands on Manley’s Autumn/Winter collection since the middle of Summer! It’s finally here, and oh boy, was it worth the wait. The collection is Manley at its absolute finest; colours abound with a rich palate of aubergines, oranges, and hot pinks taking centre stage. The classic Manley styles are back and have been reimagined in these dramatic new shades, and with bigger, bolder prints. New styles steal the show, with longer length skirts, matching twin-sets, and embellished bags I want in every single colour. It wouldn’t be Manley of course without leather and studs galore. It is a magnificent collection.

The ‘Sadie’ shirt is my first purchase, and it’s not hard to see why I love it so much. Made from woven silk, with a buttery soft metallic leather bodice and collar, it is covered all over in the most beautiful celestial star print. I am quite literally seeing stars!

I styled it here with my favourite skinny jeans and a pair of Chloe boots I have wanted for the longest time. I hummed and hawed over the rather hefty price tag, and the sizing being more than a bit off (I went down two full sizes to get a perfect fit) but I have to say, I will never ever regret investing in the now iconic ‘Susanna’ boots. They go with absolutely everything, they are so comfy I could be wearing slippers, and they are quite simply cool as feck.

Get The Look:

Shirt: Manley ‘Sadie’ Star Print Shirt

Boots: Chloe ‘Susanna’ Studded Ankle Boots in black

Jeans: Frame Le Skinny De Jeanne Cropped Skinny Mid-Rise Jeans 

Photos: Jason Connery ©

More Self Love

"Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.

I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size

But when I start to tell them,

They think I'm telling lies.

I say,

It's in the reach of my arms

The span of my hips,

The stride of my step,

The curl of my lips.

I'm a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That's me."

~ Maya Angelou

PSC-brand is the gift that keeps on giving. I recently blogged about one of their perfect white t-shirts (here), and their pink 'Buy Me A Drink' sweater (here). When I saw the brands similar 'More Self Love' version of the sweater, I couldn't resist snapping it up!

As cosy as it's pink counterpart, the cream jumper has already become a staple in my wardrobe. It looks great teamed with short skirts, jeans of all shapes and styles, and is absolutely perfect worn with cool denim cut-off shorts on a cool summer evening.

I love the message on this sweater; 'More Self Love'; it is my new moto, my end-of-year resolution, and I will wear it emblazoned close to my heart, so that I don't forget it.

Get The Look:

Sweater: PSC-brand 'More Self Love' Jumper (similar)
Jeans: Current Elliot 'The Roller' Boyfriend Jeans (similar)

Shoes: L'intervalle Nukin Flat Slipper Mules in black

Earrings: Allison Byron Gold Fan Earrings

Photos: Jason Connery ©

Wallflower

"She never danced, not in the open

But once she closed her dark blue eyes

She was the centre of the party.

She heard the sounds of all the laughter

Glasses full or being filled,

She was the princess of the non-existing empire

Of the wallflowers that blossom on an extraordinary day"

~ Peter Heerings

A lot of my fashion dreams have come true recently; from getting hold of an almost exact replica of a vintage outfit I'd seen Kate Moss wear years ago (here), to wearing extraordinarily beautiful dresses on the red carpet at film premieres (here and here), it's fair to say that it's been a pretty exciting time on the fashion front. There was however, one fashion dream I never could have imagined coming true. I never thought I would get a second chance to own the one that got away; my Gucci dress of dreams.

A glorious floral masterpiece, the dress first appeared on the Gucci catwalk in Fall 2015. It was so far out of my price range, and sold out so quickly, that all I could do was gaze longingly at pictures of it and dream of wearing it. And then, two years later, the great Alessandro Michele reimagined some Gucci classics for an exclusive 20-piece collection for Net-a-Porter. In doing so, he inadvertently made my fashion dream come true.

There, amongst the beautiful pieces emblazoned with Herons in flight, the 19th century tapestry prints, the Dionysus bag and the Ace sneakers, was my floral Gucci dress. This time I didn't hesitate, I snapped this beauty up before I could even take a breath! Everything about this dress is everything I love in a dress; the floral print, the rich red colourway, the loose 70s inspired silhouette, the fluttering pleated ruffles. It is, to me, the perfect dress.

Get The Look:

Dress: Gucci Floral-print silk-georgette mini dress (similar here and here)

Shoes: Reiss 'Cedar' Wood Platforms in cognac (similar)

Earrings: Blue Nile Gold Hoop Earrings

Photos: Jason Connery ©

Studio 54

"At studio 54, they’re waiting at the door

Can't get in - just can’t win.

This is New York by night, this is New York by night

So get ready for the time of your life"

~ Dennis Parker

Donna Ida Thornton’s 1973 Collection was inspired by the year she was born, and features retro styles with Californian vibes and soft, feminine styling. '73 was a pivotal year; it was a time of technological innovation, unique styles featuring bright, bold colours and patterns. It was a time of change across the political landscape, and great diversity in popular music. It was a time of individuality, when beautiful people partied the night away at the now infamous Studio 54.

Vibrant colours, inspired by the 70s disco look, feature on this aptly named 'Studio 54' noir cashmere knit. The fabulous sweater, with its loose fit, subtle balloon sleeves, and 6 colourful lurex stripes on the right arm, is a great modern take on a retro look. The off-the-shoulder detail gives it just the right amount of sexy and sweet.

Have fun styling the 'Studio 54' sweater with skinny jeans, boyfriend jeans, leather trousers, and cute skirts of all shapes and lengths - it goes with everything. I teamed it here with my favourite denim skinnies, and dressed it up a notch or two with great heels, and a beautiful embellished bag.

Get The Look:

Jumper: Donna Ida Studio 54 Cashmere Knit in noir rainbow

Jeans: Frame Le Skinny De Jeanne Cropped Skinny Mid-Rise Jeans

Shoes: Valentino 'Rockstud' 100 Leather Courts in black/beige

Bag: Manley 'Parker' Bag in wine python

Photos: Jason Connery ©

Double Yellow Lines

"Double yellow lines

By the side of the road

Yellow lines will carry

Me home, yellow lines by the

Side of the road take me

Home tonight"

~ The View

Matching sets and coordinates; the very thought of this tricky trend might send shudders up and down your spine. It may conjure up terrible images of your Granny in her twee two-piece outfits of yesteryear. Trust me however, wearing one print or one colour head to toe might seem like a big fashion faux pas, but a matching top and bottom is the fuss free way to dress to impress; it's all about matchy-matchy.

Ireland's Emma Manley showed us how to rock this potentially tricky trend beautifully in her SS17 collection. This bold coloured, buttery soft leather mini skirt is a guaranteed attention grabber no matter what it's worn with, but pair it with the matching sunshiny yellow leather tee, and we're talking cool, effortless style with a capital S.

I added a casual, dressed down edge to my co-ord set with a great pair of flat mules by French brand L'intervalle; I've been wearing these Gucci inspired slip-ons with everything, and I can't recommend them highly enough. An embellished Manley bag, to compliment the navy detail on my top, was the perfect finishing touch.

Get The Look:

Top: Emma Manley 'Parker' Leather Tee in yellow and navy

Skirt: Emma Manley 'Parker' Mini Leather Skirt in yellow

Bag: Emma Manley 'Paige' Bag in electric blue

Shoes: L'intervalle Nukin Flat Slipper Mules in black
Photos: Jason Connery ©