Sophisticat.

Wish, Want, Need.

2013-07-06T09:09:00.001+01:00

It's ok to build an entire outfit around a clutch bag right? I've been obsessed with the minimalistic gorgeousness of Givenchy's pouches ever since I saw Charlotte from The Fashion Guitar styling her black one to perfection (see here and here). Harrods recently had a Summer preview sale so I seized the moment and snapped up the blue version (seen below) at 30% off. I literally got the last one in stock and although I bought it online, the very kind lady on the e-commerce team raced to the shop floor to pick it up for me - thank you Harrods!

Now I've got the bag, this is the look I've been dreaming about to go with it.

Leather shorts are a city staple and I love this silver pair from OAK. Team them with a luxurious, silk shirt from Equipment and a pair of simple strap sandals like these from Alexander Wang and you are summer-ready. Add a pair of Erdem shades and an iconic skull bracelet from McQueen and you are, quite frankly, too cool for school in my eyes. Ahh, 1 piece down, 5 to go!

Antigona large pouch/Givenchy, Reese striped silk shirt/Equipment, Metallic leather shorts/Oak,

Silver skull bracelet/Alexander McQueen, Cat eye sunglasses/Erdem, Antonia leather sandals/Alexander Wang

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Monaco via Instagram.

2013-05-27T11:40:00.001+01:00

After watching the Monaco Grand Prix yesterday, it reminded me that I still needed to do a little Instagram round up from our recent trip there. The below photos should just give you a snapshot of what we got up to :) If you want to read more about what to do in Monaco then click here or here for Parts 1 & 2 of my travel guide.

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Our adventure started right here at Giraffe in Heathrow Airport, T5. We were eased into our 5am start with the help of some scrummy avocado and scrambled eggs.

Here I am checking out the potential nightlife as soon as we arrived! It was my birthday after all...

My dad organised for this to be delivered to the room after we returned from our first little explore. Such a treat!

Here he is! The little rascal trying to blow out my birthday candle in Maya Bay. Oooh no you don't. Stick to your coconut dim sum and chocolate sauce and no-one gets hurt ;)

You can read more about this amazing restaurant here or check out their website.

A late night stroll after dinner brought us to Casino Square where all the buildings (including the casino which you can see here) look like palaces. So pretty!

Here are a couple of ridiculous looking fish which can be found in the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco-ville. If tropical fish were fashion designers, here we have Peter Pilotto and Roberto Cavalli ;)

Enjoying a Bellini or two on our last night in town!

See the big red door? That's the entrance to Buddha Bar. I love how it's located in this magical park surrounded by greenery and twinkling lanterns. You would not get that in London :)

On our last day before flying back in the evening, we stopped at Bar Americain (in the lobby of Hotel de Paris) for lunch. They brought me a plate of macaroons to accompany my post-lunch mint tea. How could I refuse!? This one was raspberry flavour, an exquisite little thing with a gooey centre. Delicious!

Ahh back to the real world now. Did anyone watch the Monaco Grand Prix yesterday?

If you want to get more of an insight into life in Monaco, you have to check out By Celina - a fantastic blog written by a gorgeous girl who currently splits her time between Monaco and London. She also has an insane wardrobe and a cute little pomeranian that often features in her posts.

Now I'm off to make the most of the sunshine on this Bank Holiday Monday! Hope you're all having a good day xx

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Green with envy.

2013-05-24T07:45:00.000+01:00

I've gone a little colour crazy here but you'll have to forgive me as it's all in aid of showcasing a new handbag. Drumroll please....say hello to my new bucket bag from Alexander Wang. As well as this special addition to my wardrobe, I've got the camera fixed and BOOM here we are back in business with the outfit posts. Ta-dah!

We were taking pictures in the park when this super retro Aston Martin just breezed on by. I have no idea how old it is but I love the metallic green and it clearly matches the bag ;)

Ok I realise I'm dressed like a box of Quality Streets but I think the jewel tones are quite good together. Plus, the purple and green ones are my faves anyway so who really cares?

Back to the bag. I'm pretty obsessed with it. I've wanted a Wang bucket bag ever since they first came out in black and grey and it was a tough call deciding which colour to go for. Initially I wanted the grey with the rose gold studs, then I wanted the mink shade, but finally I saw this baby in emerald green and thought what the hell. It was the last one in Harrods so we snapped it up pretty sharpish.

The blazer is an H&M number from last year and part of a "short suit" combo. I definitely want to sport that again when/if the weather gets warmer. The leopard v-neck is new in at Zara and the jeans are also Zara. Sunglasses are Prada. Happy Friday! xx

PRADA SUNGLASSES

ZARA TOP

H&M BLAZER

ALEXANDER WANG BAG

MICHAEL KORS WATCH

ZARA JEANS

TOPSHOP PUMPS

ASTON MARTIN OPTIONAL...

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When in Monaco...Part II

2013-05-12T13:34:00.000+01:00

Hopefully you will have seen my previous post about my recent trip to Monaco. Here is the second part of the story...
See below for more ideas of what to do in this glamorous principality, including more places to eat, drink and explore :)

Let's start by doing something silly...

Pretend to be in the market for a super car.

"So I'm thinking about upgrading the Ferrari...

...to a McLaren. Scissor doors are just way more functional."

Have a flutter in the Casino.

No cameras are allowed inside but you can't visit Monaco without having a look around the casino. Far from the flashy, blingy madness of Vegas, the casino here was calm, serene and actually quite quiet. The building itself is stunning, both inside and out so I ordered a hot chocolate and admired the architecture whilst Chris tried his luck at Black Jack.

Explore the entire principality in search of the perfect hotel breakfast

We actually failed miserably at this mainly because we kept waking up too late but we gave it a go and it was a novel way of exploring all the ridiculous hotels! Here I am looking slightly grumpy outside the Fairmont...probably because they didn't have any granola.

In this picture I'm wearing:

AMERICAN APPAREL HAT

ZARA COAT

ZARA JEANS

TOPSHOP PUMPS

Thankfully, we had plenty of coffee pit stops along the way...

In this picture I'm wearing:

GIVENCHY T-SHIRT

MONICA VINADER RING (on my left hand)

Visit the Japanese Garden.

Located next to the famous tunnel on Avenue Princesse Grace (which was up until quite recently the most expensive street to live on in the world) is Monaco's Japanese Garden. Lush greenery, gushing waterfalls and cute little bridges make this the perfect spot for a touristy photo or two.

Visit the Oceanographic Museum.

Tucked away behind an amazing chocolate shop up in Monaco-Ville, the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium can be found. It's certainly a step up from the Sea Life Centre, just check out these beauties...

Have late night cocktails in Bar Americain.

Bar Americain is located in the lobby of the Hotel de Paris (widely regarded as the top hotel in Monaco). The service is outstanding, the waiters are all bilingual, the cocktail menu is out of this world and if you're lucky, their glamorous house band will come on at about midnight to keep you entertained, doing covers of everything from Maroon 5 to Aretha Franklin.

I'm wearing:

ALL ZARA

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN PIGALLES

It is also worth checking out Buddha Bar for cocktails and dancing and Le Tip Top for scrummy pizzas and friendly service. Don't leave without checking out the super yachts on the marina and obviously the beach if you're visiting during the summer months.

Next up is an Instagram post from my time there so keep a look out for that and if you haven't already seen Part I, click here.

Happy Weekend and thanks for visiting! xx

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When in Monaco...Part I

2013-05-06T18:13:00.000+01:00

For my birthday this year, the boyfriend and I flew to the glitzy home of tax-avoiding businessmen, professional gamblers and retired racing drivers for a few days. Sounds weird but we wanted to do something different and I had the most amazing memories of Monte-Carlo from when I went as an F1 obsessed teenager so we packed our bags (mine considerably heavier than his) and off we went.

If you want to get away for a long weekend but don't fancy the hustle and bustle of a full-on city such as Paris or New York, Monaco is a cool option. It's certainly not a City but there is enough to do for a few days and if your idea of a mini-break is lots of exploring broken up by coffee breaks, cocktail-stops and slap up meals then this French principality is the perfect choice.

I decided to break these posts up into "Things to do" so if you're thinking of visiting, you will hopefully get a few ideas...

One thing to note is that the price of going out wasn't as sickeningly expensive as we expected - bonus! Yes we ate out the whole time (as you do on holiday) and yes we treated ourselves but we didn't really pay more than you would for a top meal out in London. We were initially shocked at the price of a gin and tonic in the Cafe de Paris but once it arrived, we understood why. The glass was three-quarters gin, one quarter tonic.

So here we go...Hope you enjoy xx

Visit Casino Square.

The first thing to do upon arriving is to head straight to the centre of Monaco. Grab a coffee and sit on the veranda of Cafe de Paris and watch the world go by. Even outside of high season, there are plenty of glamorous types swanning around to spy on.

Explore the F1 circuit.

If, like me, the soundtrack to your Sundays consists of F1 cars whizzing around, then getting the chance to walk around a street circuit that you've seen on TV is pretty cool. Here I am overlooking the famous hairpin bend (the slowest corner in Formula 1, taken at around 29mph on average).

Shop!

...OR play that well known game of "don't let her go into any designer stores". Window shopping can be fun too :)

"Admire" the locals.

Apologies for the quality but look at this sight. The coat, the dog, the pram...need I say more? Only in Monaco.

Eat Japanese at Maya Bay.

Maya Bay is a really popular restaurant in Monaco and takes bookings late into the evening. Whatever time of night you go, you are guaranteed to be caught up in the buzzing atmosphere. The restaurant is actually split in two, half Japanese, half Thai. I LOVE sushi so we opted for a Japanese meal on the night of my birthday. Here I am blowing out the candle on my mango sorbet which accompanied some chocolate filled sweet spring rolls. We sampled a serious chunk of the menu, the highlight of which being the black cod. Highly recommended! We tried to book in on our last night to sample the Thai menu...sadly they were full but I'm taking that as more of a reason to go back!

Stay tuned for Part II...

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Wish, Want, Need.

2013-04-17T16:33:00.000+01:00

Well, hello there sunshine! I don't want to speak too soon but I think Spring could actually be on the way. That means skin needs to be buffed and bronzed and talons need to be painted. This is the perfect outfit to showcase your inner "Spring-ready babe" - you know the one that comes out to play when the weather gets a bit warmer. Goodbye winter woolies, hello bare legs!

Here's a little outfit I've been dreaming about. Both tops are beautiful Stella McCartney creations. For evening, I would wear the black jumper alone (as worn by the model) and for day I would wear the top with a cropped blazer thrown over the top. The grey boots and hat are just enough of a nod to the transitional season (i.e. not quite throwing oneself into summer just yet) and are neatly contrasted by the bright coral, neon leather skirt by Milly. Finally, no outfit of mine would be complete without jewellery so this chunky link bracelet is the answer to my never-ending craving for rose gold.

Links are below if anything has caught your eye...:) Here's to hoping that the snow doesn't come back...it is April after all!

Printed T-shirt/Stella McCartney, Wide-brimmed fedora/Saint Laurent, Wool and silk jumper/Stella McCartney

Rose gold plated ID bracelet/Marc by Marc Jacobs, Neon leather pencil skirt/Milly, Manifest Boot/All Saints

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My favourite fashion bloggers.

2013-03-19T07:44:00.000+00:00

I remember the very first time I stumbled upon The Blonde Salad.

"Fashion blogging? What is this?? Oh my god, she's got Cartier Love bangles and Isabel Marant shoes and..."

I was gripped.

I trawled through Chiara's archive (for what felt like hours) making mental notes of what she wore in different cities around the world, on the beach, to a house party...

If you're still with me, you're probably thinking "Sophie, you're a saddo, get a life" but honestly, this is the nature of reading blogs...they become addictive. And it isn't just me. I've spoken to a few friends and we're all amazed that something has actually replaced the Daily Mail Online, giving us our daily dose of glamour, escapism and most importantly...fashion.

SO, I thought it was about time I did a little post on the bloggers that I love.

There are all sorts of different fashion bloggers out there. In this post, I'm focussing purely on the type that post regularly (mostly daily) about what they're wearing. There are a gazillion others that I follow but these are the girls I look to for daily doses of inspiration. On the whole, they mostly mix high street with designer so they aren't completely unobtainable :) BONUS.

For: A completely eclectic mix of fashion. Sometimes preppy, sometimes couture and getting more and more eccentric I swear...

Think: A young Anna Dello Russo.

http://www.theblondesalad.com/

For: Practical but beautiful fashion. She mostly wears high street separates with the occasional Acne boot. Lots of Zara.

Think: Girl next door. A brunette Sienna Miller.

http://fashionvibe-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

For: Glossy, well put-together "ensembles". Always preened to perfection and in Louboutins. Insane collection of hats.

Think: A cross between Lauren Conrad and Victoria Beckham.

http://thenativefox.blogspot.co.uk/

For: Hippie Aussie cool. Model off-duty. And those legs.

Think: Gemma Ward.

http://www.tuulavintage.com/

For: Young, affordable and eclectic fashion. Scandinavian blonde bombshell.

Think: A young Diane Kruger.

http://nyheter24.se/modette/angelicablick/

For: LA nonchalance. Beanies, prints, Isabel Marant and Celine.

Think: An uber glossy Jessica Alba.

http://www.sincerelyjules.com/

For: Actual sex on legs. High street Goddess often found in Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Great hair and make up too.

Think: A 90's supermodel beauty i.e. Cindy Crawford.

http://kenzas.se/

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Lately on Instagram.

2013-03-06T07:20:00.000+00:00

So much for Frugal February.

There was a lot going on last month and I definitely overdid it on most fronts! This is probably why I spent most of last week tucked up in bed feeling rubbish. Thankfully I snapped some photos along the way (before the flu) which are below.
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I finally got to pick up my black patent Pigalle's from the Louboutin boutique on Mount Street. I've been on the waiting list since Christmas so when they called me I literally jumped and squealed in the street!

Felt like a pink and glittery manicure courtesy of WAH nails at Topshop. Barbie eat your heart out! ;)

Aaah! I repierced my cartilage...by myself. Bizarrely I got my cartilage pierced before the regular ear lobe piercings (which I didn't get until I was 18) and decided I wanted it back. LOVE IT. Sorry about the shameless posing :)

I had a massive declutter of all my make up, jewellery and nail polishes. Boy, it felt good to fill up a big old dustbin bag and chuck it out. Here are the babies that made the cut. One word. Magpie.

Here I am hard at work getting a manicure with Millie Mackintosh. Ha! She was launching the Vodafone and Nails Inc red nail polish for LFW. Doesnt she look stunning? She's so sweet too. You can read the full article on the Daily Mail online here.

A boozer's dream wall! I drank some grown up punch at The Rum Kitchen (just off Portobello) saying goodbye to a very good friend before she left for Australia. Miss her already :( If you follow Rosie's amazing blog The Londoner, she's just done a nice write up of the place which you can read here. I now want to go back and try the food...

Splashing some hard earned cash on too many cocktails with my baby sister in Earl's Court before hitting up Example's London gig.

Huge thanks to the one and only Example for hooking us up with tickets to his show. It was great catching up with him and his awesome band. You can follow his dream team of musicians on Twitter here: Kai (guitar and keys), Johnny (drums) and Sheldrake (bass).

Another day, another gig! I went to Ronnie Scott's for the first time, for dinner and to see their Blues Explosion band. You're not allowed to take pictures but I sneaked a little one :) We booked this a few months ago as tickets sell out so fast but it was well worth the wait. Highly recommended!

Woah I can't believe February is over. March is always a massive whirlwind of Birthdays for me (Mum, Dad, sister AND me!) but I'm really looking forward to it! More soon.

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Dream bags.

2013-03-02T13:30:00.000+00:00

I've definitely got birthdays on the brain as I've been daydreaming about handbags that I can't afford :)

My favourite is probably the Givenchy - I love the chain and the clasp detailing.

If you're in need of a quick fix but can't justify the bag, the (slightly more affordable) matching cuff is available at Harrods.

Clockwise from left: Givenchy, Wang, Proenza and Chanel.

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Topshop Unique at LFW.

2013-02-21T08:20:00.000+00:00

Just when I'm starting to think about my Spring wardrobe and stowing away winter boots and fur, the Topshop Unique AW13 show has me craving oversized coats, furry shoulder shrugs and decadent sequins. Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn nailed the best looks but see below for all of my highlights. Check out Miss Dunn closing the show in a strappy, sequinned jumpsuit. The word PHWOAR springs to mind!

What were your highlights from the Topshop show?

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Wish, Want, Need.

2013-02-20T08:25:00.001+00:00

Wow, so my need for a pair of Isabel Marant Bobby sneakers is getting out of hand. They've been in my shopping bag on Net-a-Porter every day since they came back in stock and I've had to force myself out of a fashion reverie on many occasion to get on with what I'm supposed to be doing (which is NOT online shopping!). By now, unsurprisingly, they have sold out in my size, but actually I don't think they are the best colour for the current UK weather anyway so it's probably for the best. If I had managed to scrounge a pair, I would wear them with something like the below. The A$AP Rocky tee is something I found whilst browsing through the online arm of Parisian department store Collette. The bag is a Stella McCartney classic Falabella in royal blue and The Kooples skinny jeans are on sale at Selfridges. Just click the links below to buy.
Happy shopping! :)

A$AP Rocky t-shirt/Les (Art)ists, Falabella bag/Stella McCartney, Leather biker jacket/Ganni
Bobby suede sneakers/Isabel Marant, Print skinny jeans/The Kooples, Crystal necklace/Mawi

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Made Up Monday.

2013-02-18T22:50:00.002+00:00

I'm no beauty blogger and can't claim to be an expert on make up but I've been gathering inspiration for new make up looks. Dark eyes teamed with nude lips has always been a favourite of mine and it's a combination that can take you seamlessly from day to night. It's also simple and easy to recreate. Just how I like it :) To recreate something similar I would use Benefit's Big Beautiful Eyes palette and then Mac's lipstick in Satin, finished with a Chanel glossimer (in shade 162 - Surprise) to give it a little glimmer.

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Wish, Want, Need.

2013-02-13T08:20:00.000+00:00

Spring is on it's way and with that comes less layering and more skin on show. For me, this also means one major change...out with black and in with colour. I love this combination of metallics and candy neutral shades and think this little Miu Miu peplum top is the perfect Spring addition to any wardrobe. Naturally I like to have a little sparkle and that comes in the form of these crystal earrings from Shourouk. A smart outfit that will take you from work to dinner. Tan, optional. Oh, I can't wait for sunshine...

Textured leather jacket/Belstaff, Cotton and silk peplum tank/Miu Miu, Crystal earrings/Shourouk

Studded heels pumps/Valentino, Metallic leather pencil skirt/Joseph, Marcie small bag/Chloe

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Fashion Inspo Friday.

2013-02-08T07:48:00.001+00:00

Here's a little taste of what I've been coveting lately.

A Celine tee, embellished ear cuffs plus bright colours and bold prints since the days are staying lighter for longer...Spring is coming people!!

How gorgeous is this little, green shoulder bag? I think it's beautiful. I'm saving up for a Phantom tote at the moment though. Must. Not. Be. Distracted.
Happy Friday! :)

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Lately on Instagram.

2013-01-29T17:59:00.000+00:00

I am love, love, loving Instagram. Here's a little snippet of what I've been upto as seen through the lens of my trusty, little iPhone 5.
Working full time in winter means that it's dark when I wake up and dark when I get home. This delightful combination is sadly not conducive to producing regular "what I'm wearing" type posts so until Spring makes an appearance, these sort of updates will feature a bit more. Hope you like!

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My little sister and I during her recent visit to London.

Naughty shoe shopping in Selfridges.

Delicious blueberry pancakes and bacon to cure my hangover.

Straight hair and a pout = ready for a night out :)

Insanely good tapas at Pix in Soho. I literally can't wait to go back and try everything that I didn't have room for this time!!

Topshop cut-out dress and bracelet/Mango studded bag/Michael Kors watch/Monica Vinader rings/MariaFrancescaPepe necklace

An impromptu but yummy night in with gyozas and homemade cocktails.

My messy fishtail plait. I find these so therapeutic to do but they take a while...maybe I'll do a post on how to do them?

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Wish, Want, Need.

2013-01-20T09:03:00.001+00:00

Black and gold is the perfect combination...it's elegant but also practically idiot proof :)

I'm in love with this leather t-shirt and YSL's amazing Tributes despite the fact that they're probably not even making them anymore (what with Hedi Slimane's rebrand to Saint Laurent). This pair of Jimmy Choo's would be a good alternative though. I would wear this to go out in the evening and would have Sam Sparro's 2008 tune on repeat to really get in the mood...

If I had to pick one item to buy, it would probably be the Gucci cuff because it would go with everything I already own :)

Do you have a favourite item?

Tribute leather sandals/Yves Saint Laurent, Leather t-shirt/Maison Martin Margiela,

Gold plated cuff/Gucci, Leather wallet/Valentino

Hamsa necklace/Jennifer Meyer, Mid rise jeans/Current/Elliot

Baby it's cold outside.

2013-01-16T08:07:00.001+00:00

With snowfall blanketing most of Britain, my clothes have taken on a more practical purpose this week....keeping me warm! I've mostly been wearing thick combat trousers and snuggly jumpers simply because my usual work attire of leggings, t-shirts and blazers just ain't cutting it in the warmth stakes. For a bit of inspiration I've looked to Pinterest (you can see my page here) and below are some of my favourite wintery warming looks. You'll see that the overarching themes are layers of fur, snoods and Starbucks cups - oh the Olsens would be proud! Take a look and let me know what you think :) How do you stay warm in this weather?

In other news, I'm very excited to announce that I'm the new owner of an iPhone 5. It's my very first iPhone (I know - where have I been!?) and I'm completely addicted to playing with it. I'm finally on Instagram and would love it if you could give me a follow. I can be found @SophieDanksStyle.

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Hope you enjoy and stay warm!

Hot chocolate anyone?

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Erin Wasson.

2013-01-08T08:26:00.002+00:00

We're used to seeing this Texan-born beauty looking flawless in ads for Maybelline and Zadig & Voltaire but Erin's off-duty look is far more inspirational to me. For day, she's clearly a fan of black skinnies, statement shoes plus vintage belts and chains...a look which wouldn't be complete without her statement dishevelled hair. To obtain a more glossy look, all she has to do is brush said hair and put a bit of foundation on. Maybe she's born with it? She's definitely born with it. That's the dream right there.

As a little aside, I always kind of thought she'd look great with Johnny Depp...someone needs to put them together on a rock n' roll themed shoot...what do you guys think?

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Weekend Inspiration.

2013-01-05T12:16:00.000+00:00

So it's the first weekend of 2013 and it's a bit chilly in London. I want to snuggle up in a cosy jumper, wear white and shiny things to brighten up the gloomy day and paint my nails blue. Happy weekend :)

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Kate Bosworth turns 30.

2013-01-02T22:24:00.000+00:00

I saw Blue Crush at the age of 13 and became instantly obsessed with Kate Bosworth. Her natural beauty, her different coloured eyes and her unparalleled fashion choices all contribute to making her a unique style icon of our times. In celebration of her 30th birthday today, I have pulled together my favourite looks of hers from over the years.

Got a favourite?

She's been avoiding the Hollywood blockbusters for a while but hopefully 2013 will see her making a comeback.

Happy Birthday Kate!

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New Year Sale Favourites.

2013-01-01T16:47:00.000+00:00

Hopefully your New Year's Eve went something like this...

...and if, like me, you're feeling a little bit delicate today, do not (WHATEVER YOU DO) think about work tomorrow. Instead, why not feast your eyes on these delicious knick-knacks that are currently on sale at Net-a-Porter?

The idea of shopping during the sales fills me with dread, only because there are too many people and (usually) rails and rails of tat. I much prefer shopping and clicking from the comfort of home. For that reason, I've rounded up my sale picks from a few of my favourite brands. There are cute accessories from Mulberry and Chloe, Wang's cut-price offerings include show stopping dresses and heels, and McQueen's sale items have got the wow factor if money is no object.

Lily shoulder bag/Now £556.50, Leather and chain belt/Now £137.50, Tiger print tote/Now £162

Leather ankle boot/Now £312.50, Fringed silk dress/Now £789, Leather sateen coat/Now £565, Leather sandals/Now £230

iPad Sleeve/Now £172.50, Gold-tone ring/Now £138, Satin trim blazer/Now £837

Feather top/Now £1,197, Pleated leather dress/Now £1,677, Wool-blend dress/Now £1,046.50, Leather pants/Now £932.50

Gorgeous, no? Now snuggle up with a hot chocolate and enjoy your last precious hours of the holidays. At least it's only a 3 day week :)

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Cara Delevingne for Spanish Vogue.

2012-12-24T08:47:00.001+00:00

Fresh from the Victoria's Secret runway and having ditched Harry Styles, Cara Delevingne continues along the path to world domination. She has just been announced as the face of glossy New York label DKNY but here we see her in a rather more bohemian setting, waifing around a villa in hippie fringing and 70's aviators. Think Kate Hudson in Almost Famous but dressed up in flawless Salvatore Ferragamo.

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Wish, Want, Need.

2012-12-21T08:43:00.001+00:00

Maybe it's because I'm already grieving over the impending death of Gossip Girl but there is something very Serena Van Der Woodsen about this little set up. If I was a Park Avenue princess living the high life in New York, I would probably bowl around Bloomingdales in something like this.

I actually like nothing more that jazzing up a simple dress and heels with some crazy jewellery, and want to know the best bit? This MariaFrancescaPepe ring is on sale at My-Wardrobe.com for the ludicrously cheap price of £52. The site are offering upto 50% off lots of goodies, which you can check out here. Happy shopping!

xoxo Gossip Girl

(aah I couldn't resist!)

Woven shift dress/Michael Van Der Ham, Stud ring/MariaFrancescaPepe,
Patent leather heels/Christian Louboutin, Stargazer crystal earrings/Bijoux Heart,
Double buckle belt/Alexander McQueen, Leather clutch/Chloe

Doutzen Kroes for British Vogue.

2012-12-18T08:00:00.000+00:00

It is fair to say that no-one does "beach goddess" like the Victoria's Secret models and with her mocha skin, mermaid hair and minimal clothes here we see Doutzen at her beach babe best.

Shot by Josh Olins, Dutch-born Kroes is a perfect pick to showcase this fashion fairytale as dreamt up by the team at Vogue House in London.

Although the nude lips, darkened brows, crinkled hair and bronzed limbs are an obvious beauty choice for beachside editorial, Doutzen's natural look shines through and lends itself to this perfectly.

A striking yet carefree take on summer with one of my favourite models. Thank you British Vogue for all the January detox inspiration we could ever need.

P.S. I saw her on the beach in Ibiza and can confirm she really does look like this in the flesh. Gah!

British Fashion Awards 2012.

2012-11-29T12:47:00.000+00:00

Laura Bailey, Cara Delevingne, Lily Collins

Gemma Arterton, Edie Campbell, Tallulah Harlech

Victoria Pendleton, Amber Valletta, Rita Ora

Delilah, Josephine de la Baume, Portia Freeman

They all look amazing but who stole the show?

For me, leading the way in the style stakes is Cara Delevingne in her Burberry metallic mini. Other highlights include Laura Bailey's white shoes, Delilah's Julien Macdonald feathered frock and Josephine de la Baume's nude Lulu Guinness clutch.

Pics via Vogue.co.uk