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When it comes to luxury tan accessories, I am and will probably always be on ‘team timeless is best’ from now on.
For that reason, I gravitate towards plain tan accessories for the majority of the year because they go with everything first and foremost and when chosen well, mean that the cost per wear makes them some of the best investment pieces going! For me, all you need is a good quality waist belt, bag and pair of flats or courts and your outfits are transformed from plain to sophisticated in seconds.
Whilst I admit that I often gravitate towards Hermes, I am a huge fan of the seven alternative brands below…
It’s no secret that I wear my Hermes tan belt year round but this pebbled leather skinny belt in shade ‘Lauren tan’ is such a beautiful alternative and at £89, is SO well priced. Paired with shirt dresses and the Emmy London flats I mention below, you can’t go wrong!
You will have heard me rave about Celine eyewear before because I bought the Celine Triomphe oval-frame tortoiseshell sunglasses last summer and love them today just as much as I did then. Celine also do beautiful classic tan belts too. My favourite of which can be found here.
If you’ve been following me for a while now, you’ll know that I live in tan flats for the vast majority of Spring/Summer/early Autumn. I tend to buy one pair a year and wear them religiously from late February to early October and always, ALWAYS get my moneys worth. I bought these from Emmy London a few months ago and fell in love straight away. They’re so comfortable on and go with everything!
I loved my Emmy London flats so much that I went back and ordered the Josie Kitten block heels in tan too. Suffice to say, I have no regrets!
If you’re looking for an alternative to the tan Louboutin ‘Kate’ heels that I wear, look no further. These leather pointed courts from LK Bennett come in six stunning shades ranging from white to dark brown and will pair perfectly with the vast majority of outfits.
British designer Charlotte Elizabeth rose to fame when Megan Markle carried the ‘Bloomsbury’ bag the week before the Royal Wedding and this bag has been in high demand ever since. Hand-crafted from British leather, it oozes charm and versatility.
Handcrafted from seagrass using traditional weaving techniques, I fell in love with this bag last summer and feel like it combines practicality and beauty with ease. Perfect for travelling or days spent pottering around pretty places, it’s the bag you’ll keep returning to each summer.
If you’re looking for an everyday staple shoulder bag, Senreve are always worth looking at. Personally, I love the simplicity of the ‘Cadence’ Shoulder bag but there’s so many beautiful designs on there.
Looking for more of my luxury favourites? Take a look at my luxury summer dress edit here…
Interested in florals instead? I’ve rounded up my favourite floral dresses here…
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
I adore the Emmy London flats. They are beautiful!
Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk
Thank you Danielle! They are such good quality too! x