THE STYLE COLONY: September 2015

27.9.15

OLD SUPERSTARS

T-shirt: New Look | Jeans: Topshop | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Bag: Gifted | Shoes: Adidas

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I'm so happy that my feet haven't grown in about 10 years. On a recent visit back to Gibraltar, I was able to rescue these ancient Adidas Supertars from being thrown out, and I've now given them a new lease of life, while also jumping on the all-things-Adidas bandwagon! I really love them teamed up with my ripped skinnies and my new tie-dye fringed top (what more could you want?) from New Look.

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23.9.15

CREEPING INTO AUTUMN

Crop: Motel Rocks | Dress: Bershka | Bomber: H&M | Bag: H&M | Shoes: Adidas

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This H&M bomber - which I picked up in the sale for only £15 a couple of months ago - is a perfect transition piece for the forthcoming colder weather. I'm really not much of a winter dresser, but as this bomber is actually quite thick and warm, it's perfect to create a funky look and also to combat the chill. I also recently dug up these Adidas high-top sneakers from my wardrobe, which are also helping me transition from Summer to Autumn. Trainers and sneakers, generally, allow for a seamless adjustment between the seasons, and while I'm able to ditch all my old sandals and other summery shoes, they're still not the warm winter boot that I'm sure I'll be sporting in the next couple of months!

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13.9.15

MILITARY

T-shirt: Primark | Jacket: Topshop | Jeans: Topshop | Shoes: Converse | Bag: Accessorize

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I don't even know if they're an emerging or even current trend, but I've had this Topshop camo jacket since all things military burst onto the scene a couple of years ago, and have only started wearing it again recently! A jacket like this one is such a great staple piece that can be styled with any plain old monochrome outfit, but has the ability of adding a bad-ass and chilled out aesthetic without much effort at all - while also mixing up the colour palette. I love my leather jackets and grey bomber jackets, but pieces like this make a fantastic alternative for a stand-out look! My tip is to team them up with a shoe that nobody would expect. While these leather Converse are running on the same tomboyish vibe as the outfit, the clashing red colour draws in the eye and adds something a little different.

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9.9.15

CIRCLES & STRIPES

T-shirt: Topshop | Shorts: Forever 21 | Bomber jacket: H&M | Shoes: Converse

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Here's a quick post featuring one of my new favourite combos that I wore for a cycle along the river; I've been loving pairing circles and stripes lately! It's probably a combination that shouldn't work, but I feel like both prints are subtle enough that they don't particularly overwhelm each other.

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4.9.15

CHAIN SANDALS

T-shirt: Topshop | Pinafore dress: Bershka | Bag: Gifted | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Sandals: ASOS

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These new ASOS sandals definitely took some time to break into; the chain detailing, which is the main reason I bought them, doesn't really allow for too much stretching, but finally, several blisters later, they're soft and comfy to wear. I love how that minimal detail can add so much to a look, and I also love the straps round the ankles, which gives them much more of a boho feel! I think they look so cool paired with my pinafore dress (genuinely think this dress has made 3 or 4 appearances on my blog already) and I absolutely love the colour combination between the orange, and the acid-washed black/grey.

Click HERE to see an identical pair of sandals, without the chain detailing!