High Street Hits: Crisp Autumn Jackets

It's that time when it's not quite cold enough for my snuggliest Winter coat, but a cardigan will no longer do to keep the chill out and so a cosy Autumn jacket is in order. I love my mint green tweed from H&M, but I've love to add another to the mix. I especially love the vibrant pink of Topshop's crepe biker jacket and the exquisite floral jacquard from Oasis, but which is your favourite?

1. Heavy Crepe Biker Jacket, £125 Topshop

2. Royal Blue Long Biker Coat, £65.99 Alice & You at Dorothy Perkins

3. Textured Cotton Blend Jacket, was £49.99 now £34.99 Mango

4. Floral Jacquard Jacket, £100 Oasis

5. Lana Jacquard Biker Jacket, £99 Monsoon

6. Printed Quilted Jacket, was £65 now £30 Warehouse

7. Combination Fabric Jacket, £79.99 Zara

8. Blister Jacquard Biker Jacket, £48 Warehouse

9. Pink Waffle Blazer, £50 River Island

High Street Hits: Spring Breeze

Spring is here, though I think someone forgot to inform the weather, and the high street is looking far too lovely not to inject a breath of fresh air into your wardrobe. For me Spring is all about the tea dress, from delicate lace to vibrant florals, so here are the ones I'm coveting right now...

1. Willow Print Dress, £65 Oasis

2. Midi Dress In Floral Print With Buttoned Waist, £42 ASOS

3. Fleur Print Prom Dress, £79 Monsoon

4. Ivory Lace Cowl Neck Dress, £49 BHS

5. Daisy Cut-Out Sundress, £50 Yumi

6. Delicate Organza Prom Dress, £65 Topshop

7. Blue Print Belted Prom Dress, £65 River Island

8. Stripe Ribbon Dress, £45 Miss Selfridge

9. Floral Prom Dress, £39.50 Dorothy Perkins

10. Dolce Vita Floral Print Dress, £25 Clothing at Tesco

11. Iris Wrap Front Skater Dress, £42 Topshop

12. Mexican Print Dress, £60 Oasis

High Street Hits: Love Hearts

Whether you're dropping some last minute Valentine's Day hints or simply want to give yourself a well-deserved treat, hearts have long been one of my favourite fashion staples. From SS09 Luella shoes to  Vivienne Westwood bags they're just adorable to behold. Here are some of my favourites on the high street right now...

1. Long Sleeve Heart Flippy Dress, was £40 now £20 Topshop

2. Heart Print T-Shirt, £18 Fearne Cotton for Very

3. Helen Hearts Print Dress, £79 Phase Eight

4. Flower Heart Filled Click Clacks, £5 Monsoon

5. Cross My Heart Bag, was £59 now £25 Irregular Choice

6. Plastic Heart And Bow Ring, £4 Accessorize

7. Black Heart Print Open Front Cardigan, £24.99 New Look

8. Pink Heart Print Skater Skirt, £18 River Island

9. Black Heart Print Mid Courts, £23 Dorothy Perkins

10. Pink Crystal Embellished Sterling Silver Open Heart Stud Earrings, were £18 now £14 Simply Silver by Jon Richard at Debenhams

11. Quilted Mini Skirt With Heart Pockets, was £35 now £10.50 ASOS

12. Six Pack Heart Stud Earrings, £4.99 New Look

13. Hello Kitty Heart Tee, £9.75 Forever 21

High Street Hits: Cinderella Shoes

Harrods have gone mad for Disney princesses at present with festive window displays featuring regal interpretations of these iconic muses  from celebrated fashion houses such as Oscar de la Renta, Marchesa, Valentino and Elie Saab.
In store they've also opened a dreamy Cinderella Slipper Salon; whether you have big or little feet why not see if the shoe fits for size! We can't let the children have all the fun can we? It looks quite the beautiful experience and I so wish I'd had the time to go and explore instead of being poorly this month. What's more, the stunning shoes range from £24.95 to £34.95 making them a rather affordable piece of magic.
I was also besotted with Miu Miu's gorgeous glitter shoes the moment they burst onto the scene in AW11. The beautifully sculpted heel turned timelessly pretty sparkle into a power piece. I wasn't the only fan and ever since I've loved the way all things sparkly have infiltrated the high street. So go out and create your own fairytale, just try not to lose a shoe on the way home...

1. Cinders - Glitter Court Shoes, £95 Ted Baker 

2. Gold Glitter Court Shoes, was £45 now £40 Wallis 

3. Glittery Court Shoes, were £24.99 now £15 H&M 

4. Sparklebay Court, £60 Monsoon

5. Jingle Glitter Bow Peep-Toe Court Shoes, £45 Topshop

6. Hotlist 3, were £125 now £39 Nine West 

7. Silver Sequin Knot Court Shoes, £34.99 Ruby Prom at New Look

8. Blaire - Flared Heel Almond Toe Court Shoes, were £85 now £42 Dune

9. Flick Flack, were £79.99 now £67.99 Irregular Choice

High Street Hits: Winter Coats

Jack Frost has been to town and it's time to get the gloves out- boo! However, this does mean the perfect justification for a fabulous new coat and I love picking one which will brighten up the coldest of Winter days.
There are some beautifully rich jewel colours around on the high street at the moment and also some really lovely embellished details such as a beaded collar at Miss Selfridge, swirling embroidery at Uttam Boutique or adorable bows at ASOS's plus size fashion Curve range.
What coat will be keeping you warm this Winter?

1. Belted Button Front Coat With Full Skirt, £85 ASOS

2. Green Boiled Wool Double Breasted Coat, £54.99 New Look

3. Coat With Cute Bow Front, £75 ASOS Curve

4. Beaded Collar Velvet Coat, £89 Miss Selfridge 

5. Embroidered Coat, £120 Uttam Boutique

6. Louise Jacket, £129.95 Kling at Nelly

7. Large Notch Lapel Coat, £89 Per Una at Marks and Spencer

8. Flared Coat, was £32.75 now £22.93 Forever 21

9. Wilfred Coat, £149 Monsoon

High Street Hits: Frocks to Thrill

The festive season is nearly upon us, bringing many a chance to dazzle, but what to wear? I've been spying some absolutely beautiful dresses on the high street lately, all with a little something special to make you feel fabulous, so I grouped some of my favourites together to suit many a budget. Let me know which one you fancy twirling in!
If you're still on the look out for the perfect accessories or gifts why not take a peek at Hsamuel Watches from the classic to the cheerful colour pop, or gorgeous sapphire designer rings from Gems TV.

1. Pink Foil Lace Prom Dress, £135 Miss Selfridge
2. Sequin Skater Dress, £65 Topshop
3. Lace Bodice Soft Prom Dress, £68 Warehouse

4. Swing Dress With Lace Insert And Peter Pan Collar, £45 ASOS
5. Deluxe Gabby Sequin Dress in Iridescent Purple, £58 Motel Rocks
6. Pink Lace Print Pleated Dress, £175 Karen Millen

7. Light Pink and Black Lace Prom Dress, £75 River Island
8. Scoop Neck Jacquard Dress, £89 Marks and Spencer
9. Lace Chiffon Skater Dress, £60 Oasis

10. Embellished Prom Dress, £35 Ice Blossom at Clothing at Tesco
11. Lulu Lace Bandeau Skater Dress, £20 Boohoo
12. Ophelia Dress, £109 Monsoon

High Street Hits: The Snuggly Statement Jumper

When did it get so chilly? Winter's round the corner and whilst I'm not quite in the mood to buy a thick coat yet a snuggly jumper seems to be the order of the day. From J.W. Anderson's iconic cartoon ghost jumper for Topshop to an adorable little bunny topped with a glittering headbow at New Look the high street's got some cute, quirky and gorgeous statement jumpers to make you smile and keep out the cold.

1. Bright Pink Sparkle Bunny Sweater, £14.99 New Look
2. Ghost Handknit Jumper by J.W. Anderson, £69.99 Topshop
3. Disney Sweatshirt £22.99 Mango

4. Pretty Shoe Tunic, £35 Wallis
5. Black Shooting Star Jumper, £35 H! by Henry Holland at Debenhams
6. Wolf Jumper, £45 Warehouse

7. Beige Badger Jumper, £30 Dorothy Perkins
8. Deer Embellished Jumper, £49 Monsoon
9. Knitted Owl Jumper, £40 Yumi

High Street Hits: Bunny Bananza

I really love spotting wild bunnies, and I'm lucky to live near an area where you can often spy them basking in the sun on a Summer's evening. However, though I love rabbits all year round they're most commonly associated with Spring as far as fashion is concerned. As much as I love Spring pastels bunnies are also a rather adorable motif for the colder months too, currently seen in a more natural, muted colour palette. About this time last year I spotted a really cute H! By Henry Holland bunny t-shirt in Debenhams and fell in love with it. Likewise the exact same thing has happened again this year, but this time featuring a bunny wrapped up all cosy and warm in a scarf. So I decided to investigate what other little furry friends are hopping their way into our wardrobes this Autumn/Winter...

1. Pipkin Bunny Print Dress, £55 Monsoon 

2. Rabbit Across Body Bag, £20 ASOS 

3. Cream rabbit in a scarf t-shirt, £14 H! By Henry Holland at Debenhams

4. Bunny Print Sweater Jersey Top, £12 George at ASDA 

5. Grey Bunny Bicycle Tie Front Top, £29.99 Brat and Suzie at New Look 

6. Miss Rabbit with carrot cupcake, £15 Max C

7. Grey bunny print tee, £27 Dorothy Perkins 

8. Gold Three Rabbit Bangle, £6.50 Miss Selfridge

9. Bunny Hair Clip- Sitting Pretty in Brown, £10.50 Now, Voyager 

10. Rabbit Ankle Socks, £3.50 Topshop 

11. Bunny Hair Clip- White, £10.50 Now, Voyager

High Street Hits: Fondant Fancy Frocks

This season I have been delighted by the presence of my favourite fondant shades, from Louis Vuitton's dreamy carousel fahion show and ad campaign to the racks of my favourite high street stores. They work wonderfully well with an elegant, ladylike aesthetic like that seen in Luella's glorious SS09 collection which I am ever fangirling over. Whether you're heading to afternoon tea or wish you were here are some of the beautiful dresses I've been eyeing up on the high street.
1. Blue Flared Belted Dress, £50 Dorothy Perkins
2. Lace Peter Pan Dress, £48 Topshop
3. Floral Burnout Prom Dress, £42 Miss Selfridge

4. Claire Dress, was £75 now £50 Monsoon
5. Floral Prom, £150 ASOS
6. Chiffon Tapework Prom, £90 Warehouse

7. Light Pink Lace Skater Dress, £40 River Island
8. Dress, £24.99 H&M
9. Jasmyne Petal Dress, £90 Oasis

High Street Hits: Floral Tea Party

The weather may be gloomy but thanks to the rather lovely things on the high street right now my head is daydreaming of sunny days and whimsical florals. Here's a selection of beautiful high street dresses most definitely worthy of a fabulous tea party. P.S. don't you love the fact that the Monsoon one is called the Florence?

1. Blue floral prom dress, £39.50 Dorothy Perkins 

2. Floral Jersey Skater Dress, £32 Miss Selfridge 

3. Beige Floral Pleat Dress, was £40 now £32 Wallis

4. Florence Sleeveless Dress, £75 Monsoon 

5. Poppy Spray dress, £45 Warehouse 

6. Twist Neck Dress, £49 Annie Greenabelle

7. Floral Print Chiffon Midi Dress, £24.99 New Look 

8. Full Circle Botanical Print Fit & Flare Dress, £90 asos 

9. Floral Belted Dress, £50 Oasis

High Street Hits: The Cocktail Dress

Oh the allure of the cocktail dress. Whilst not as formal as a full on black tie event or white tie ball, a cocktail attire dress code is a chance to sparkle. Embellishments are welcomed on chic dresses paired with snazzy accessories and a good pair of heels. Whilst scouring the internet for options for an upcoming event I am attending I decided to turn my search into a blog post! I haven't published a High Street Hits post for a while but they are such fun to put together. I seem to be drawn to a fabulous range of jewel colours in green, blue and purple. So let's take a look at the gorgeous dresses I've found window shopping online:

1. Knife Pleat Dress, £70 Oasis 

2. Emerald Corsage Dress, £55 Wallis

3. Turquoise lace prom dress,  £85 Debut at Debenhams 

4. Midi Dress with One Shoulder and Corsage, £75 Asos

5. Blue Ruffle Corsage Dress, £45 Dorothy Perkins 

6. Frilled Tea Dress, £39 Holly Willoughby for Very

7. Lucy Dress, £49 Monsoon 

8. Sequin Prom Dress, £65 Teatro at Very

High Street Hits: The Pussy Bow

On blouses or dresses pussy bows are big on the high street this season, influenced by the vintage inspired trend for 70s luxe as seen in shows such as Marc by Marc Jacobs. They can sit in contrast to the rest of the garment looking super cute, but I also really like the current style for block jewel and rich autumnal colours, here are some of my favourite things I've found window shopping online:

1. Pussy Bow Dress With Paisley Print, £35 ASOS 

2. Animal Pussybow Dress, £50 Oasis

3. Red Crinkle Pussybow Short Sleeve Blouse, £36 Topshop 

4. Yoke Detail Pussy Bow Blouse, £40 Warehouse

5. Dahllia Star Print Pussy Bow Blouse, £18.99 Missguided 

6. Print Pussy Bow Tunic, £32 Next

7. Bow Neck Chiffon Top, £14.75 Forever 21 

8. Navy Draped Pussy Bow Blouse, £22 H by Henry Holland at Debenhams

9. Georgette Pussybow Dress, £29.99 New Look 

10. Jenny Spot Dress, £95 Monsoon

The Berkeley Dress Show 2011

I had such a marvelous time as a debutante of the London Season last year, and it is wonderful now to be able to keep in touch and attend events still, meeting the lovely girls of 2011. The Berkeley Dress Show is a very different experience as a guest rather than a deb, with no day of rehearsing in skyhigh heels or anxious wait before the show! I'm remiss in not posting this sooner for which I apologise, a mixture of college and health got in the way of my blogging habits in the early months of the year, but the Berkeley Dress Show still deserves a post of its own.
The event took place at the Berkeley Hotel in aid of The Children's Trust, and saw the return of amazing Creative Director Lukas Kroulik, who I had the pleasure of working with last year. We were entertained by Isabel Suckling who opened the show with the most beautiful rendition of A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,  the spectacle of talented magician Jakub Kroulik, and The Jive Aces who provide just the sort of swing and jive music I adore.
Last year I had the pleasure of modelling a hat by Royal milliner John Boyd, and again he provided the millinery delights for the show. I am in love with the pink hat. Being me, how could I not be drawn to a large pink flower? There is always something about fabulous millinery which entrances me.


I adored the make up and hair styling designed by Mary-Lynn Ozone of the London College of Fashion. The girls looked gorgeous with acid bright pops of colour on their eyes and nails.



The debutantes modelled dresses by Hanna Marie Hutchison of HMH Couture. Her silk jersey gowns are Grecian inspired and have a delightful touch of old school glamour to them despite the modern cuts. They are high impact, sophisicated dresses, perfect for making a grand entrance. Does anyone recall the pictures of Cheryl Cole wearing one for the X Factor?




Thank you to Lukas for sending me the above photographs by Jonathon Mist.