Author: Ria

  • Wishlist Item…

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    shopper bag with three shades of orange | £69.99 | Zara
    The Zara website is particularly dangerous to be on at the moment. It’s Sales time and you will either end up with a basket of things you shouldn’t have bought or with a lust after list the size of your arm.
    Luckily I’m on the ‘finding items I’ll never realistically buy’ side of the table, but this one is tempting me to get the debit card out! I love the bright orange tones against the cool monochrome, not only is it perfect for this Summer, but will be just as at home when Autumn comes around again.


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  • English Rose | Gabrielle Aplin

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    *image sourced via Pinterest
    Meet Gabrielle Aplin. The British singer-songwriter exploded onto the music scene last year thanks to her cover of Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s ‘The Power of Love’ for the famous John Lewis Christmas ad. Fast forward to Summer 2013 and Aplin is on the bill at countless music festivals and gearing up for a headline tour in the Autumn having stormed the charts with singles ‘Please Don’t Say You Love Me’‘Panic Cord’ and, the most recent, ‘Home’, and her album ‘English Rain’. She may seem like a relative newbie but like alot of musicians she’d been sharing her music through sites like YouTube since she was 14. Her sound is a a mix of classic acoustic guitar and beautiful lyrics with a sound reminiscent of Joni Mitchell or a female Ed Sheeran.
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    A veteran in the music biz, but a novice in terms of style, Aplin is still finding her feet in terms of fashion. At gigs it’s all about comfort, shorts, jeans, t-shirts and denim, usually with a kind of Francoise Hardy flair, accompanied by her trusty acoustic guitar. But she’ll also occasionally break out the indie-chic dresses or pretty feminine blouses, which goes perfectly with her English rose complexion. 
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    But she’s now been snapped by TopShop for their UK site and chosen some of her favourite items from the brand. She’s also sporting an edgier look, with brighter shades and a cool pop of red lipstick. A sign of things to come, fashion-wise? I certainly hope so!

    What about you guys? Are you a fan of Gabrielle?
  • Aloha! | The Comeback Of The Hawaiian Shirt

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    No longer reserved for middle aged men on Caribbean cruises, the printed Hawaiian shirt is making a comeback into the mainstream in a big way. As with any dubious trend it’s all about how you style it, so below I’ve got four ways you can rock this tropical trend. 
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    The first look is floaty and feminine. With the shirt tucked into a basic maxi skirt and all matching wooden, earthy accessories, this look would be great at fancy Summer get-togethers or day out in the City. The next look is one for those Summer music festivals. Pair the shirt with high-waisted shorts and comfy Keds, along with aviators and a straw trilby for instant indie cool. Roll the sleeves up for when the sun comes out though!
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    The third takes on a retro feels, inspired by those pretty pin-ups from the 40’s and 50’s. Tuck the shirt into a figure hugging pencil skirt, and dress up with killer heels and slick red lips. On the opposite end of the spectrum, for something more street. Urban-ize the Hawaiian print with a bomber jacket, sneakers and skinnies. The knuckle ring will come in handy if anyone questions your taste!
    So what do you think? Will you be helping resurrect the Hawaiian print from style Siberia?