Thoroughly modern millennial

Author: Ria

  • Wishlist Item | Inspired by Emma Watson

    L’Agence
    Cotton-twill and faux fur hooded coat
    £525 from Net-A-Porter
    I’m sure by this point you’ve all seen the photo of Emma Watson bright-eyed and enthusiastic for her first day at Oxford University [the photo’s below if you haven’t]. And like many of us in the UK, she wrapped up against the chilly Autumnal winds in a comfy coat.
    I don’t think this is the exact coat but it looks just as great. It’s a great neutral colour that’ll stay on trend for years to come and fur lining will definitely protect you against the cold.
    A great addition to my wishlist I think!
    And here’s the photo if you haven’t seen it – I give it two weeks till she’s running around with a stress frown instead of a smile ;D ah the joys of being a student!
  • Inspiration from the front rows | Olivia Palermo

    Inspiration from the front rows | Olivia Palermo

    If anyone paid close attention during fashion weeks last month, it’s most likely you’ll have spotted this girl among the magazine editors and models…

    Olivia Palermo originally made a name for herself as a cast member on ‘The City’, starting out working the PR department at Diane Von Furstenburg. Since then the socialite has since turned heads with her New York chic street style and her influence on the fashion world with her work with Elle magazine.

    I personally love how accessible yet Gossip Girl-esque her style is. Though her clothes clearly have designer labels, it would be very easy to walk onto a British high street and reproduce some of her looks for much less. The formula to her style is never the same but the general elements are taking clothes that are timelessly chic and adding the pieces that are on trend for that season, whether it be clothing or accessories.

    The socialite recently ventured into the blogging world with her site Oliviapalermo.com offering not only styling suggestions but lifestyle tips and recommendations. At the moment she seems to only be involved in an editorial and creative capacity but it’ll be interesting to see whether she starts to write more personal posts, maybe even giving us an insight during fashion weeks and rumoured fashion line. For me, the only way is up for Miss Palermo.

    Ria Xx

  • Wear the runway trend now | Ruffles & Lace at Alexander McQueen S/S12

    Wear the runway trend now | Ruffles & Lace at Alexander McQueen S/S12

    Before I launch into this ‘Wear the runway trend now…” I just wanna apologise for being so M.I.A. with blogging lately. I’ve just finished my second week at University and it’s just been so hectic. I’m fairly settled now, getting used to my timetable and working out how to fit blogging into my schedule so hopefully, I’ll be a bit more active with both posting and replying to comments :) …

    Right, now that formalities are out of the way, let’s delve into McQueen.

    It’s no secret I’m a huge Alexander McQueen fan and Sarah Burton’s S/S12 collection at Paris Fashion Week definitely did not disappoint. It was classic McQueen opulence, ever regal and wonderfully detailed.

    The trends I’m picking out to incorporate into your A/W wardrobe are lace and ruffles.

    The trick to incorporating this trend is to use it in small doses. Dress the lace top with jeans or the ruffled cardigan with a simple LBD and you can’t go wrong. You can, of course, go for the OTT McQueen look, simply stick to the same colour palette when using both lace and ruffled details to keep the look classy, but I suggest that that look is for the brave hearted.

    Ria Xx