It all feels a lot more serious today doesn’t it? As we prepare for schools to close and my best friend has also just been emergency evacuated from her trip. Selfishly, I’m just looking forward to knowing she’s safe but I know she will be gutted. It feels wrong if I don’t acknowledge the changes day to day with this global situation before getting in to the body of my post because this is a diary and the biggest thing right now is what’s currently going on, so I hope you don’t mind. But with all that aside I’ve been really finding my feet with structuring my days and content, because I guess I’m a little less reliant on travel for my content and its just a bit awkward really isn’t it when people are describing your normal day to day life as “Quarantine” lol!
I jest but am a little grateful to be able to continue creating and adapt in the way that I have. I’m hoping to get a second blog post up today, as well as a video and at some point there should also be a podcast episode with one of my favourite people in the industry, Robin James aka Man For Himself so I hope you have a little listen to that because I poured myself a glass of bubbles and really just relaxed into having a virtual chat with my friend.
Todays outfit is a little self expression, I intended on wearing this for cheese and wine at Woburn mosaic for my Mother in laws birthday last Saturday but we cancelled and chose to stay in and drink Champagne together instead. This necklace (which you can see more of in this evenings video over on YouTube) is a piece I’ve been coveting since I began blogging 9 years ago, back when I wore second hand BlackMilk leggings and Jeffrey Campbell Litas pretty much exclusively. For me these necklaces haven’t and wont date, their bohemian rock influence completely transforms and elevates every outfit it touches and I’m so happy to finally be able to own a piece of this art in my wardrobe.
I’ve teamed it with an Anine Bing vintage style tee and an old Karen Millen faux leather skirt which gives such a different vibe than most pencil skirts which can feel quite corporate sometimes. This outfit is a personal favourite because it feels sexy but grungy and if you’re a regular around here you may know that I never like to have “too much” of any one style and prefer to contrast my looks to give balance and fluidity to my style. But generally, I’m also just trying to wear things that make me feel good regardless of where I’m going because its nice to feel nice.
I’ve also just checked the weather for the weekend and with Saturday and Sunday looking lovely and sunny and the week following looking not too shabby either, I think its time to ramp up the spring outfits and sprinkle a bit of colour into the outfits now.
Are you shopping for any pieces in particular right now and what items in your wardrobe are bringing you the most joy? I’d love to know what you are all lusting after right now and what pieces make you feel your absolute best wherever you are spending your days right now! I also want to say a huge thank you for all the comments and love on my posts so far, it means so much and I’m loving bringing you this content more regularly, its a little piece of joy in my day too.
Ready for an afternoon in the early Autumn sunshine on horseback
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Leggings @lemieuxproductsofficial
Top @gymshark
Blazer Lydia Millen x @karen_millen
Earrings @astridandmiyu
Boots @amazonfashioneu
Gloves @hollandcooperclothing
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I had so many messages about my work from home outfit last week I thought I’d share it complete with accessories
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Jumper @goelia_official
Trousers @lkbennettlondon
Shoes @emmylondonofficial
Jacket @marcelalondon_
Fragrance @diorbeauty La Colle Noire
Can you guess where I’m off to for afternoon tea?
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Coat @lkbennettlondon
Dress @aavelleofficial
Hat & boots @hollandcooperclothing
Fragrance @penhaligons_london
Tights @wolford
The Autumn Equinox has arrived and as the nights draw in there’s so many opportunities to reconnect with nature.
Hosting a very special breakfast for my girls in honour of @princestrust and @thebrilliantbreakfast to raise money to help young women turn their lives around through work, education and training. A donation of £5 can enable a woman to simply travel to an interview which could go on to change her life forever so I would absolutely love it if you would join me in hosting your own Brilliant Breakfast between the 9th and 15th October, whether it’s simply coffee with a close friend, or encouraging your entire office to get involved, the funds raised will go towards helping young women, aged 11-30 create better futures for themselves.
And thank you to my angel @hello.petal.flowers for giving her time and creative flare to bring my vision for the breakfast to life, of course you don’t have to go with florals like me, but if that’s something you enjoy this is the perfect opportunity to throw a lovely breakfast with your girlfriends with a cause that will help so many other women, front and centre!
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Such an honour to drive to @goodwoodrevival with the @astonmartin team in the iconic DB5 to celebrate 110 years of the brand and 60 years of the DB5.
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Dress @dior
Hat @aavelleofficial
Gloves @cornelia_james
Jewellery @garrard