Style Post | Long Boots

Long, over the knee boots are this season's must have, and if they elongate the leg then what's not to love?!

I've been loving Pinterest this week to get some inspiration of how to style long boots, below are a few images that I really like.

You can find these, along with other pins, over on my Pinterest board here.

After gathering some style inspo, I decided to put together a couple of outfits of how I would style a pair of over the knee boots!

TALKIN' TASSELS - This outfit is all about the tassels, keeping the colour scheme to two base colours allows for the extra detailing of the boots and bag. Long, chunky knitted socks and a pair of tights would also look great with the pinafore and boots.

SINGIN' IN SUEDE - The suede accessories give this outfit a definite nod to the 70's, the blue on the dress is a nice contrast with the brown earth tones.

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An alternative to try first, if you are a bit scared to don the long boot or like me and not too sure whether the look will suit, is to wear some knee high socks with a pair of ankle boots. They will still give you the overall look of a long boot, but if you lose confidence throughout the day you can roll down the socks.

What is your favourite way of styling a long boot? Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading

Shannon x

London Fashion Week Favourites!

Here's a round up of my favourite garms that made their way down the catwalk at this years London fashion week, previewing designer's collections for Spring/Summer 2016.

Bora Aksu

Julien Macdonald

Issa

Temperley London

Burberry

After seeing the collections from lfw, I am excited to see how the high street will interpret them into their designs for the Spring/Summer season!

Is there a collection that you have fallen in love with? Let me know in the comments!

Thank for reading!

Shannon x

Autumn Accessories

Autumn almost feels like it's here, I feel like now is the time to dig out the coat and get ready for chilly mornings!
September is my favourite month of the year (not just because it's my birthday :D ), it's when you realise it's time to pack away the sandals and immerse yourself in the autumnal trends.

I thought I would pick out three of my favourite accessories that are sure to be a hit right through into winter!

A BERRY LIPSTICK
The perfect way to transition from summer is to swap up those pinks and brights for a dark plum/berry colour, this adds an instant autumnal feel to any outfit!

LONG BOOTS
Long boots, either over the knee or thigh high's are back! This trend was seen last year and it looks like it's not going away. Styling a long pair of boots with a mini skirt and tights (or without if your're feeling brave) or dress will instantly give you the 60s look which is a key trend this season.
*All of the boots below are available from Public Desire.

HATS
A fedora in camel, plum and browns as opposed to the classic black, is a way to switch up your look and embrace this season's colour palette.
*The first hat is from Topshop, the rest can be found on ASOS.

I hope this has helped you to get ready for Autumn! What are your favourite accessories to rock in Autumn?

Thanks for reading :)

Shannon x

Style Post | Day To Night

Here's a style post to transform a day outfit into one for a night full of cocktails!

I have lived in my white jeans these last couple of months, wearing them through the day and for a night out. The easiest way to transform an outfit so it transitions from day to night is to swap your flats for a nice pair of heels! Another way is to ditch the big bag for a clutch and grab a bold lipstick to dramatically change your make up look.

How would you re style a day outfit so it would transition for a night out? Let me know in the comments!

Thanks for reading :)!

- Shannon xo

Style Post | One Dress, Three Outfits

Finding that perfect dress which fits and looks great on us girls is something to be achieved not too often - especially in my case. The usual scenario is the dress will be worn once then pushed to the back of the wardrobe, where it sits sadly waiting to be worn again. I think the fear of outfit repeating is the most common reason for not donning the same dress more than once.

A key way to get the most wear out of a dress or another piece of clothing is to style it for different occasions. I have styled a dress in three ways, for separate occasions, which may inspire you to dig out that dress and give it another day/night out!

Dress: Miss Selfridge.

For a more casual look, I have styled the dress with a denim waistcoat (denim is a great way to dress down an outfit), converse, and a fringe bag. Adding a pop of colour to the nails and accessories is a good way to update the dress and transition it through to a new season. 

Keeping it simple is key for work wear. Styling the dress with a fitted blazer and tights makes it much more appropriate and formal looking for work.

Styled for a wedding or a day at the races, accessorise with a flower in the hair and match to the colour of your clutch. Adding some simple heels and a statement lip will rock this dress for any special occasion. 

Thanks for reading :)

Shannon xo

Top 5 Styling Tips for Petites

Life can be be a struggle when it comes to dressing for your body shape and size, so I thought I would try to help all those petite framed women out there with some tips I swear by!

A high waist is your best friend. Should you opt for a skirt or trouser, the waistline will create the illusion of longer legs which can add height and be very flattering on short people. 

Vertical stripes will elongate the whole body, making you appear taller! The pattern of vertical lines are a popular trend for s/s 15 so why not give it a go, introducing a striped tee with some plain coloured jeans could be a simple way to work it into your wardrobe.

Matching the colour of your shoes to your trousers or tights will give the illusion of longer legs, wearing a nude shoe that matches your skin tone when your legs are on show is also another good tip. Wearing brightly coloured shoes can attract peoples eyes to your feet which in turn will get them to notice more rapidly the length of your legs, breaking the illusion.

Creating the right silhouette is essential for any body shape or size, this can easily be achieved by using a belt to draw in the waist adding curves to slender frame.

Yes, as simple as it sounds, styling your hair high up in a sleek bun or ponytail can transform the overall look of an outfit and give you a little extra height.

This post is to give you some tips and ideas on how to style up if you are like me and living the petite life. It is also important to remember to embrace your body shape and size and dress how you feel comfortable!

Thanks for reading!

-SJA xo