The It List : Oversized Poncho Scarves, Mustard, Luca Michelle & Utter Couture

The scarf that launched a thousand shopping trips. I am sure you have seen it, thanks to Burberry poncho scarves are not just for grandma,  and I couldn't be more pleased. It's about time fashion got more warm, comfortable and well, practical. See Burberrys full range here

So how to wear them and not look like granny? Pair with a autumn coloured sweater: think black, mauve or bottle green, Skinny wet look jeans, high boots and a statement wide brimmed hat like Olivia's below.

Mustard

I called this like 3 weeks ago, but it is time to make it official. Mustard is in! And I could not be more happy, its my favourite autumn hue. The perfect way to brighten up the season and pop your colour. 

How to wear it.

Like Lupita, Mustard works really well with a strong berry Autumn lipstick, it also plays nicely when framed with distressed leather (brown or black) and bottle green accessories . 

 Lupita pairs mustard with cool white, berry lips and bottle green for a A* look.

Olga Kurylenko in this Cos Mustard Dress. Get it here

Arizone Muse rocks mustard, accented with subtle greens and tans to the Bally opening

Mustard is great for those with cocoa skin tones (like Lupita), as well as those with red hair (like Olga) 

 Have a go and make it yours this season. See my favourite mustard pieces from this season below.

MISSGUIDED PLEATED MIDI SKIRT

£19.99, Missguided

CANDACE SCUBA MIDI SKIRT, MISSGUIDED

£9.99 Missguided

Twiggy Mustard Trousers, Pretty Little Thing £18.00

Luca Michele Kita Bag.

This gorgeous structured bag is the work of London based, Italian born designers Luca Michele and is available at Wolf & Badger. Inspired by 'Tokyo & Italian craftmanship' the bag benefits from a bang on trend east meets west design. 

Buy Here

Utter Couture

I met the fantastic crew from Utter Couture on Thursday at the Serge DeNimes launch, and started talking to them because their unique personal style made them really stand out.  Once I learned that these stylish individuals ranan online  retail platform for new and emerging designers, I had to research more. 

What I found at www.uttercouture.com was impressive, fresh, unique statement urban street wear at prices that I can get on board with. Below are my lust haves from their online store. It is always good to support emerging designers (like they do), and to support young brilliant enterprisers- (like you can do) Check them out for yourself at www.uttercouture.com

OOTD: Casual City Chic

Ever since I bought this high drama wool hat from H&M the other day, and I have basically been finding excuses to wear it as much as possible. Yesterday my sister and I were headed on a shopping trip around Selfridges and I wanted to look chic, but comfy in a look that could go easily from day to night, and this is what I came up with.


Dress

The dress is actually a silk evening dress from H&M. Simply cut, it reminds me of a 90s dress. The last time I wore it was new years and I have never actually thought about wearing it out, but yesterday the hat gave me courage. The dress is low cut at the back, I wore a low cut camisole leotard underneath, which also aided keeping my tummy in ;)

Jacket

A casual slouchy jacket from Zara. I got this on sale for around £29.99.

Shoes

The shoes are also Zara, and are a godsend. Punky and cool totally acceptable and chic flat shoes that allowed me to shop and keep my feet- win win.

Makeup

I am really liking brown dark lips for fall with an other wise natural face and lined eyes with copper tones & eyeliner.

Accessories:

Gold is back this season, and I am embracing it. Simplistic, not to chunky and paired with black, it becomes anything but dated.

When it came to night, I simply put on some black stilettos, took of the jacket, and let my figure do its thing.

 

Mix and Match Fall outfit Ideas.

River Island T shirt

Zara Jacket

Zara Boots

Asos Leggings

Sweater £25.99, Zara

Jacket,  £80 River Island

Leggings same as before

Shoes same as before

Zara Jacket & Jumpsuit

Shoes, same as before

Cape, Zara

Shoes Same as before,

Leggings same as before

How to work a questionable Autumn trend- baggy Leather pants.

Emilio Pucci available at net-a-porter 

Ok well yes they look pretty sweet on the model here but I have to say I am not 100% sold on the whole baggy pants thingy that I am seeing these days. I am used to tight leather sexy pants (of course), but I feel like this kind of trend comes with rules. So lets get in.

1. Keep it light and airy on top. You don't want to look heavy or sweaty. 

2. Make sure you wear heels! No you cannot rock these with flats, pair with a nice strappy heel preferably one with a pop of colour (if the pants are black).

3. Do not double leather it. You don't want to look like Morpheous.

If you want to try the trend, you could get the exact same as the one above at net-a-porter, or for a more affordable solution, check out Zara's.

And on the plus side, no matter how you look, those leather pants will keep your legs nice and toasty this horrible winter. 

Get the Look, Celebrity inspired Fall/ Autumn what to wear.

I know its hard, but as the north wind grips round my neck as I write this, I think it is time to admit that Summer is over. So pack away your flip flops & brace yourself for the Celebrity best dressed, get the look fall edition. 

I love an A line skirt for that retro girl in the city breakfast at tiffany's feeling. It is just one of those staples a girl wont regret in her wardrobe. It can be teamed with a blouse for a look similar to Victoria Beckham here, or also goes well with a crop top.

Shirt

Shoes

Skirt

Abigail Spencer wears my favourite colour of the season, mustard and pairs it expertly with a red lip.

Abigail's dress is from Michael Kors. I love Zaras cross over version with 3/4 length sleeves. The look can be dressed up with court shoes like Abigail, or dressed down for a chill laid back chic by wearing ankle boots like our lovely model here :)

Dress

Bag

Shoes

Victoria Beckham puts together this effortlessly chic practical & warm street look. 

Shoes: Dune

Jeans: Net-a-Porter

Sunglasses: Raybans

Jacket: Zara

Olivia Wilde laid back look 

You can save or splurge to get this look.

Splurge: Jumpsuit Isabella Marant, £410 Net-a-porter, 

Nike's: Ebay

Save: Jumpsuit Asos

Shoes: DUNE