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Summer Outfit On The Cheap

2014-08-05T00:37:00.001-07:00

As promised I said, I would post more Summer outfits from the amazing online sales that are currently happening so here we are!

While I was scrolling through Topshop sale, I came across this uber cute red and white gingham crop top and I knew I had to create a outfit around it. I love it and I thought you all would like it just as much. I can totally see myself wearing this to a picnic in Central Park or St James Park in London!

Gingham crop top - Topshop £10

White skirt - Topshop £15

Open back play for trainers - Asos - £16

White handbag - Asos - £15.00

My Topshop Summer Highlights

2014-08-04T23:39:00.001-07:00

Wow! There is a lot of amazing stuff on sale from many brands right now but I'm really loving Topshops summer sale! So many items £20 and under!

Today I put together a all inspired Topshop outfit...combining the "It" shorts of the season to the all white backpack with some splashes of lemon yellow! So if you needing some inspiration for your holiday here it is! There are more summer sale outfits to look forward to later today and the rest of the week!

To shop the outfit go to www.topshop.com

The Top

The "It" White Lace Shorts

The Neon Sandals

The Sunnies

The All-White-Must-Have Backpack

Line To Love

2014-07-29T03:59:00.001-07:00

My line to love this week is from Arne Erberle. It's absolutely exquisite! I discovered the collection on Pinterest this morning and just knew it had to be my line to love.

From the diverse colour range to the diversity in prints from one ensemble to the next to the cut and shapes of the garments to the little features like rolled up trousers and narrow blazer lapels...all those different elements coming together so beautifully. It's has that utter luxurious look but in a casual soft way.

If I had to choose to just one garment (this isn't a easy choice if I might add) it would be the peach and cream kimono style jacket from the first image below.

That is something I would wear every Summer season till it fell apart! I could even work it into my Winter wardrobe with clever layering. Even though the garment is striking I would consider it a investment piece because I see it fitting into so many different outfits and being able to create different styles with it.

Hope you love it as much I do! If you could choose an item from this line what would it be?

Tiffany xxx

H&M Bikini Sale

2014-07-27T10:35:00.001-07:00

If you going on holiday and anything like me in the way that you don't like spending a fortune on bikinis here are some great H&M bikinis on sale!

They are all well below £15.00 a set

Pearls

2014-07-26T21:03:00.001-07:00

The pearl bangle....we see it...we love it...we add it to our wardrobe!

You loving this style of Summer bangle?

Shop: Forever21

Fall/Winter Talk

2014-07-22T03:18:00.001-07:00

It's the talk...Fall/Winter 2014/2015 highlights. The cape...the blanket coat...the sheerling jacket...folk detailing.

H&M Summer Sale Gems

2014-07-22T03:17:00.001-07:00

H&M are having a great Summer sale right now...wanted to share some the gems I found online...they currently in my shopping bag!

Stripe Blouse - £12.00

Lace shorts - £5.00

White platform trainers - £8.00

It's All In The Hat

2014-07-17T00:46:00.001-07:00

Since I popped into Magasin the past weekend to do get my monthly Vogue, I gave been reading it here and there in between my spare moments. The one thing that really stuck to me was the use of hats in one of the editorials.

I think it stuck out to me more so than expected because for this coming Winter I have actually been thinking about introducing a velt floppy brimmed hat...one in black and another in deep maroon. I have a good feeling that hats are going to be a big trend this coming Fall/Winter by seeing the frequent appareance of them in this months British Vogue. Even Victoria Beckham is wearing one in her big spread in this issue.

I'm Back

2014-07-13T23:59:00.001-07:00

I'm back! I'm back from the last stretch of my pregnancy and having my baby daughter. It has been a manic but fun-filled and very interesting month since she has been born. She is incredibly adorable and beautiful! As much as it has been amazing it does also feel good to be back...back doing grown up stuff, blogging, work related projects and generating ideas on stuff I want and need to do!

During my time off so far, I have been doing some galavanting around the city and I have come across some beautiful street style so I thought I would come back with showing some Summer street style that I love....

I hope you all having a wondrous Summer! Xxx

Summer Essential: Kimono

2014-05-12T08:07:00.001-07:00

Kimonos are always an essential for Summers for me. Every season I'm on the look out for a new one but also wear kimonos from past seasons because they never go out of date. Some of the best Kimonos I have found actually have come from vintage or thrift stores.

Kimonos are the perfect light weight cover up for Summer. It's the 'jacket' that you can wear to the beach over your bikini or with shorts, a dress,skirt or even to a high-end party. Its all in the way you wear it.

It's a very versatile piece that you can get so much wear out of so therefore it means it's a item you can get so much value from! I love getting a lot of wear of an item of clothing because it feels so worthwhile buying.

Like with everything else I buy, I'm not a fan of spending a lot of money whether I have a lot of money to spend or not so of course I'm going to do a blog post on kimonos that are inexpensive but still very pretty and wearable. This season I'm really impressed with a lot of New Looks collections from their skirts to dresses but most of all with their kimonos.

I was going to add a number of other kimonos from various brands to this blog post but I felt that these four kimonos summed everything I'm looking for in a kimono. They have great fringe details, a little different, great lengths and the prices are easy on the bank account balance!

These are my 4 chosen kimonos from New Look all under £30.00

Instagram Update

2014-05-09T06:20:00.001-07:00

And so much more to see on my Instagram account - luvaffairwithfashion

Have a lovely weekend!

Silk Frills

2014-05-09T06:01:00.001-07:00

I'm running out of wearable clothing in my wardrobe...fast and furiously because my preggers tummy is getting bigger and bigger by the day but luckily I still fit into my one of favourite Summer tops! I wore it today when I went vintage/thift shopping.

I love the feel of silk. It's so light and airy.

Blouse - Topshop Unique

Get Striking

2014-05-06T08:47:00.001-07:00

It's Summer and that means it's time to make your wardrobe even more striking and unique than for any other season. During the dreary months of Winter and Fall we tend to move to towards outfits that are more practical and logical for weather reasons but when it's summer practically and logical dressing can easily go out of the window!

I love to wear outfits that are less than ordinary, just wish I had the wardrobe for it! If you are wanting some inspiration for some fresh new outfit ideas today I gathered a bunch of inspirasi pictures for you all!

If you loving Benetton stripes as much I am this summer season but don't want to wear the stock standard blue and white stripes then go for something like pink and navy stripes!

Florals are big nearly every Summer but if wear florals wear them with a larger than life feeling!

We all know that the leather jacket has become a staple in our wardrobe but for Summer a way you can embrace the pastel trend even further on those breezing days is by going for a pastel pink leather jacket with adding some comical badges or embellishments.

Socks with heels has been something that has been becoming more and more popular and now it's socks with open toe heels that are making their way onto our wish lists but if you going to do it, do it right! These mint heels with pink teardrop socks is definitely a way to go.

Go crazy with prints...prints on prints on prints! Don't be afraid!

Unusual prints is a great way to stand out in Summer like with this chilli two-piece outfit.

Here's another way you can do socks and heels together but in a more casual sense.

Love this long line overly printed jacket,this is definitely a way to make a statement with one piece of clothing!

Ok so I'm not saying wearing heart shapes sunglasses is a way to go but their outfits are pretty outrageous and awesome at the same time!

Don't go for the plain black triangle bikini once again. Go for the uber fun floral printed high waisted bikini set that says look at me because yes I look amazing!

Fluff....fluff on stilettos? I think yes! I know River Island is bring out heels like this, not sure when but keep your eye out for them!

Image credits: Pinterest & We Heart It

Swimwear Ready

2014-05-05T05:04:00.001-07:00

We are all so pleased to see Summer has finally arrived. Seeing sunshine, being in the sunshine makes me happy but what I enjoy more about Summer is swimwear shopping. I love bikinis, full body swimsuits but in different styles, prints and colours. Where I grew up (South Africa) there was unfortuntely not a big choice of brands to buy from because the overall fashion retail industry wasnt as extensive as it overseas so when you went down to the beach you would most probably see 5 or 6 other girls wearing the same bikini as you.

This is something that I really didnt like, so I always craved for a bikini that was unique. Ever since I immigrated to Europe 5 years ago, I have been able to indulge in some many more swimwear brands and an abundance of choice to choose from to fulfil my swimwear dreams.

Every Summer I do a blog feature or two on swimwear that I love, of course I look at the big brands like Zara but I also like to look at smaller or independent brands. I love to go for swimwear that is unexpected, unique or styles that have fun prints. I could easily add about 30 various styles to this blog post but that would a little extreme so I chose 4 of my current favourites that I have come across online so far.

Lolli ruffle swimsuit in floral print

Urban Outfitters

This full body swimsuit is without a doubt my favourite.

I adore the halterneck, chest cup style, print and the waist ruffle.

I have a plain black swimsuit just like this and I will keep it for as long as I fit into it.

Mix & Match bikini - Mad Monkey Clothing

I discovered Mad Monkey Clothing on Instagram, they are one of my followers and now I'm certainly one of their followers!

The day I was on the search for a bikini with a morrocan feel to add to this blog post, I luckily came across this beauty! They sell a lot of bikinis pieces that dont match but ofcourse still so pretty!

If you would like to see more you should defintely visit their website - www.madmonkeyclothing.ca

Two piece watermelon high-waisted bikini

New Look

This bikini is beyond cute and something that would so fit into the Barbodos beach style

(so if you heading there this Summer this is the bikini for you)

This bikini is a bikini I would definitely go for this Summer for many reasons

such as the fun print but mostly for the bottoms cut/style and the underwire bikini top.

Its the type of bikini that will work well for my post-preggers body!

Orange and blue palm leaf triangle bikini

Zara

If you one are one those lucky ones that tans uber brown, this bikini is great for you.

I can just imagine this bikini looking beautiful with a very bronzed tan

because of the bright contrast between the orange and blue!

Lace Shorts

2014-05-01T07:58:00.001-07:00

Over the weekend I popped into H&M to look to see if they had some lace shorts in store and I found these beauties!

I thought I would do a blog post showing how I would wear them in various ways...

Outfit No.1

Combined with a satin champagne frilly tank top and nude pumps. Feminine and delicate.

Outfit No.2

Loved the shorts with a classical nautical sweater. Simple and fresh.

Outfit No.3

Mixed the lace shorts with a more modern style strappy top in the very current baby blue hue. More on the contempory side.

Photo credit: My own photos

Instagram Update

2014-04-11T05:28:00.001-07:00

Here is an update from my Insta account - luv affair with fashion - thanks for following!

Australia Fashion Week Favourites

2014-04-11T05:23:00.001-07:00

The ladies who attended Australia Fashion Week were certainly well dressed! These are my favourites...

Pampering

2014-04-11T04:57:00.001-07:00

I'm home today and pampering myself with a mani,pedi and skin treatments.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Adidas Superstars 2

2014-04-11T03:34:00.001-07:00

Is it just me or you also seeing the Adidas superstar originals popping up more and more lately because I am! When I was about 15 years old I had a pair and loved them...I'm definitely going to be going back to them! I'm busy choosing the colours I'm going for.

Summer Make-up Inspirasi

2014-04-11T01:17:00.001-07:00

The sun is shining and temperatures are certainly warming up in Copenhagen. This week I have been looking at some make-up ideas for the season and this is the inspiration I love!

Soft rose pink eyes and lips

Natural look with luscious pink lips

Soft and subtle bronze tones

Light lilac and voilet eyes

Item of The Week

2014-04-10T00:15:00.001-07:00

Newlook £4.99

Pastel Blue Intro

2014-04-08T02:49:00.001-07:00

Pastels are making a comeback but this season it's pastel blues. Ice blue,candy blue,light mint blue and more....

Last season pastel pink was big but now pastel blue is getting it's chance to make it's stand. Only one pastel can rule one summer season at a time and I knew blue was going to make the cut this season so I'm glad that I invested in a few pastel blue pieces last season!

Today I wanted to do a inspirasi post on the light hues of blue to get the creative style juices flowing for everyone!

There are so many ways to wear pastel blue ...it can be simple as wearing a plain long line cotton cardigan layered over a white cotton dress with a black leather jacket to wearing a pair of ice blue socks with a pair of heels or just having a slick matte blue manicure! Just because pastel blue is the light tone of the spring/summer 14 season it doesn't mean you to need to dress head to toe in blue. Simple touches of the blue are just as stylish.

Treat Day

2014-04-02T03:00:00.001-07:00

Today is treat day so naturally macaroons are on the treat list.....along with other essentials.

Ice mint vanity bag - H&M - perfect for my hospital bag when the little one is due!

Macaroons - Nemlig

Crystal wrap bracelet - Orelia

Body spray - Matas

Kookii B - The Classic Black Collection

2014-04-01T05:24:00.001-07:00

The Kookii B jewelry is officially on my wanted list! Especially their current Classic Black collection. The brands pieces encompass a striking and trendy look but in a simple and not so over powering way. When I came across them I first thought those are great quality and the perfect elements to my S/S 14 wardrobe which will be a mix of floral, luxe boho and contempory styles.

I also knew you all would love them too so if you would like to see more of what they have you should definitely visit their website to have a browse.

Here is the website: www.kookiib.com

They are offering a 10% discount on purchases. All you need to do is enter the discount code WELCOME10 after your payment details. They are also doing free shipping but only for a limited amount of time. We all love a discount so take advantage!

Happy Spring shopping!

Instagram Update

2014-04-01T05:19:00.001-07:00

A little update on what's on my Insta account - you can follow me @ luv affair with fashion to see more of my life in fashion and living in Copenhagen!