Finished my first exam today! Celebrated with a cocktail in the sun with my marketing buddies. Very glad to be done with one out of three!
Hope everyone's enjoying the sunshine.
Coco xxxxx
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Sunday 24 April 2011
Socks and Sandals: Yay or Neigh?
Every time I've opened a gossip magazine for the past few months I seem to have been confronted with a pap shot of Fearne Cotton rocking the latest socks and sandals look. Even in her recent High Summer collection for Very.co.uk's promo pics (above), Fearne is seen showing her retro side, giving an air of teen 70s glamor to the shoot.
I say latest, but this look has been around for a while, but on a very different end of the fashion spectrum...
Yes ladies and gentlemen: dads. Could it be that Ms. Cotton is now going so far as to take style advice from
those who have embarrassed us on endless beach holidays, museum visits and summer time picnics? Well, with the hoards of other celebrities who have also taken a shine to the trend taken into account, this surely can't be the case, can it?
The trend seems to have stemmed from the geek chic debacle that happened last spring, and I think this is my favorite thing to have come out of it. Not only do the socks really help to accentuate pretty shoes, but they give any outfit that extra girly touch before hitting the shops. Wear frilly or lacy socks with tea dresses for a vintage look, or thick woollies with high wooden clunky heels for more of a fashionista feel. Also, if you're going mini and you're a little afraid of showing too much flesh, they can give you that tiny bit of extra coverage to help you feel a little less naked, a la Kelly Osbourne:
I even tried this trend out myself this weekend. Although the rest of the country seems to have been bathed in sun this Easter weekend, Scotland wasn't so lucky. On Saturday night I was desperate to wear my new suede sandals from Topshop, but against the black of my tights they where unnoticeable. So, I pulled on some light blue crocheted socks and...
I really enjoyed wearing this look, although I was a little dubious at first, and they even ended up getting a few compliments throughout the night.The blue really helped to accentuate the gold of the buckle too.
These ones where from Topshop, and cost £5, also available in peach and yellow.
These ones where from Topshop, and cost £5, also available in peach and yellow.
I think everyone should at least consider this look: go on, sock it to 'em. (Sorry.)
Coco xxx
Topshop loves...
Last night I did a bit of late night shopping on Topshop.com for a few pieces which I've lusted over for a while but haven't got round to buying, due to exams etc. Here's what I chose:
Jeans, £38
Shirt, £32
Scalloped Shorts, £38
Jersey Tee, £22
I love the feel of a crisp white shirt, and this one is perfect with jeans for an easy summer look, with Ray bans and possibly leopard print accessories (I'm working on the leopard print Internacionale wedges). The shorts are so light weight, making them perfect for any last minute summer city breaks where the ability to over pack is not an option.Same with the white jersey tee: the navy blue was my winter staple, and the white shall be my summer. Great for layering up with a light cardi and denim shorts. I can't wait for this little beauty of a package to arrive..
Happy Easter all!
Coco xxx
Monday 11 April 2011
Sunday 10 April 2011
Friday 8 April 2011
Summers here?
Have I just completely jinxed it by writing that title?
Anyways, it is sooooo beautiful in the city right now. Coco got back last night and its soooo lovely to have her back, going to grab a skinny iced latte later and see her at work. But first I'ma go to the gym, that is if my new kit arrives. I am a firm believer that you work out better if you feel like you look good, call me superficial, I DON'T CARE, works for me.
I went on sweatshop.co.uk and ordered these Adidas Response Running tights because proper tights are so much more flattering than high street leggings - don't you hate it when you're leggings get over stretched and start to go all see through? I like to balance out the fitted bottom with an oversized tee so I also got this Nike Boyfriend v-neck.
I'm thinking of running a half marathon later this year; running a marathon is something I want to achieve in the near future but I think I need to text the water first and do a half...which is still twice what I run if I'm really going for it (and this occurs very rarely) gahhhh. scared much?
Anyways, it is sooooo beautiful in the city right now. Coco got back last night and its soooo lovely to have her back, going to grab a skinny iced latte later and see her at work. But first I'ma go to the gym, that is if my new kit arrives. I am a firm believer that you work out better if you feel like you look good, call me superficial, I DON'T CARE, works for me.
I went on sweatshop.co.uk and ordered these Adidas Response Running tights because proper tights are so much more flattering than high street leggings - don't you hate it when you're leggings get over stretched and start to go all see through? I like to balance out the fitted bottom with an oversized tee so I also got this Nike Boyfriend v-neck.
Monday 4 April 2011
Airport Chic
$15 - girlprops.com
Having just arrived home from a four day mini break to Budapest, I couldn't help but notice how important my airport attire was to me. Staying chic but keeping warm in changing climates, carrying all my documents and running to boarding gates whilst maintaining my composure where all issues to be addressed, and like any frequent flyer, I seem to have built myself an airport checklist which I try to adhere to every time I travel, be it by plane, train or car.
My first essential is multiple layers. If you end up sitting on a runway in a delayed plane it can get extremely hot, but no doubt when you eventually get going you'll be sat next to someone who likes to have their air con on full blast. A scarf can add a splash of colour to any outfit but also provide a covering for bare arms and be stored relatively easily in hand luggage. I love this one from theoutnet.com.
A maxi skirt is also a perfect antidote to the hot/cold problem, allowing you space to move when warm but extra fabric to wrap up in when chilly. The bold yellow is totally right for the bold colour trend, as seen in the Jill Sander spring 2011 collection.
Secondly: flat shoes. You know how it goes: you get distracted by Kurt Geiger in the waiting lounge/there's further reductions on duty free/you get seduced by a group of tipsy stags in the airport pub, and you end up missing your flight call. This calls for a serious sprint to your gate and the last thing you want to do is ruin your outfit by removing your Choo's. Never fear, McQueen is here! I adore these skull detail flats simply because they are comfy and beautiful, and can also be whipped of quickly for airport security. The 'mold to your sole' rubber also ensures they will stay put when you're minding the gap as well. I want want want a pair please.
Lastly, a large colourful satchel for one last bold colour injection to the outfit, with space for my passport, Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, a book, laptop, headphones, phone, ipod, sunglasses, purse, travel documents...why is it that whenever I travel my bag seems to need at least five extra compartments?! The satchel provides the perfect antidote to this problem and the across body strap also means I can keep my hands free when pushing trolleys or pulling suitcases (leaving extra space for vital duty free goodies).
Accessory wise, I always try to keep it to a minimum as you know you're probs going to have to remove it through security. I'd go for a large index finger ring (love this Topshop one, a bargain at £8.50), and a classic chunky belt to clinch in the waist. I've gone for leopard print to create a stylish clash with the patterned scarf. Sunglasses can also help tie in your look with a certain era, and these heptagon sunnies give that summery seventies vibe, along with flowing locks and a chilled out attitude. Perfection!
Happy travelling!
Coco xxxx
i-D and ck one
Has anyone else got this months i-D magazine yet?
I loooove i-D - its probably one of my favorite publications - and this months is a brilliant issue. I chose the Anja Rubik cover because I adore her and think she looks fucking amazing with her delicate piercings; her shoot inside is ace too.
But the featurette I loved reading was the behind the scenes look into the new ck one ad campaign. I love how passionate the company is about youth, gender, sexuality and fun and how they all fit together and are accepted in our generation rather than we have to make a stand about everything like when ck one was first established. The whole point of ck one originally was that it was unisex and blurring the line between male and female, but in todays society androgyny is the norm almost; the boys can look like girls, the girls can look like boys and you can sleep with who you fancy, regardless of their sex. If you gon the website you can browse through all of the videos with the, quite frankly, fabulous cast and even upload your own. I just think its a very intelligent and modern concept without being too wank.
Boo x
I loooove i-D - its probably one of my favorite publications - and this months is a brilliant issue. I chose the Anja Rubik cover because I adore her and think she looks fucking amazing with her delicate piercings; her shoot inside is ace too.
But the featurette I loved reading was the behind the scenes look into the new ck one ad campaign. I love how passionate the company is about youth, gender, sexuality and fun and how they all fit together and are accepted in our generation rather than we have to make a stand about everything like when ck one was first established. The whole point of ck one originally was that it was unisex and blurring the line between male and female, but in todays society androgyny is the norm almost; the boys can look like girls, the girls can look like boys and you can sleep with who you fancy, regardless of their sex. If you gon the website you can browse through all of the videos with the, quite frankly, fabulous cast and even upload your own. I just think its a very intelligent and modern concept without being too wank.
Boo x
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