Queen Carine

I've always admired Carine Roitfeld: she's empowering, always dressed impeccably but a little bit undone (the woman can rock a smoky eye and tousled hair) and above all I loved her work as Editor at French Vogue (sorry Emmanuelle Alt, but its just not the same).  Roitfeld has been an obsession in the blogosphere for a long time and  street photographers go mad for her.  

I discovered 'Irreverent' a few months ago and it was subsequently a Christmas present from my parents.  A beast of a book at 368 pages it comes in a hardback case and weighs a ton!  

It's a privileged insight into Roitfeld's creative thought process-an exquisite collection of photographs documenting her 30 year career in fashion including editorials from her time at the helm of French Vogue interspersed with notes from designers and extracts from her personal albums-c'est très chic!  

 

Vendredi

Shirt and sweater-h&m

Collar-Primark

Boots-Topshop (they're like my slippers!)

Leather look panelled trousers-Zara

Christmas

Getting our Xmas eve on with 60s style polka dots and checks!
Dress-Primark, shirt Zara Men

Black leather cuff- present from my fiancé

retro-chic shirt from Vero Moda-a present from my sister-in-law to be

Outfit of the day

Another hit from Alexa Chung. From the lippy to  the boots, its perfect. I love that she's at the Victoria's Secret show and is probably more covered up than any other woman there, yet still manages to look effortlessly cool and stylish. And don't even get me started on the bag candy!

pics: justjared

Think Pink

I kind of want pale pink highlights. Not an overall colour but a few streaks of pale pink could be fun :)

Mary Kate Olsen was rocking it back in 2007 (way ahead of her time) but she rocks everything- from bag lady shabby chic (which I actually really liked!) to couture classics.

Fearne Cotton highlighted her hair pink last year pre 30th birthday, which I loved.

pics: Grazia UK

Instyle

Hair Envy 2

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Hair Envy

Model Freja Beha Erichsen. Her hair always looks good even when its super messy. 
Total hair crush, and style crush-she does 'off-duty' better than most.




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I Heart Ruby

Whilst on holiday in Nice I picked up this lipstick in the form of MAC's  'Ruby Woo', and it has barely left my lips since! It's a matte lipstick, goes on like a dream and accessorized most of my holiday outfits. 

Hols

Have been on holiday in glorious Nice; basking in the sun for a week, visiting the Cote d'Azur, drinking rosé and relaxing:)   

Vintage dress I picked up in Paris for €5 which I wore a lot whilst away.

glamming it up at Beaulieu beach

Sigh

Yep, this is the reaction this bag evokes:)


Pic by Garance Doré

Jane Birkin

I can't get enough of pics of Jane Birkin circa 1960. 

With her effortless hair, natural make-up, carefree attitude and a wardrobe to die for, she was the UK's most fashionable export and became a part of fashion iconography. 

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Col Claudine

I've found a top with a peter pan collar for the summer and it's made me very happy.

Another Primark find-god, I miss that shop! 

The dusky pink is such a delicate shade and the fabric covered buttons are really delicate. I cant wait to wear it, accessorised with a tan! 

Hippy Chic

A recent purchase from the UK, Primark to be precise!  A ray of sunlight had me romanticising these shorts; seeing myself running through a field, beachy hair, with a Kate Bosworth insouciance. Roll on les vacances!

I love the zip detail on the hips and scalloped edging

Can I sleep in these?

These boots haven't been off my feet since they arrived on Monday, I love them! After much time searching for a pair 'inspired by' Isabel Marant Dicker boots without the hefty price tag, I found these on Topshop.com and am very satisfied with them.