MeetMyTwilightTones

Occasion: Open-mic night at our newest discovery @fuelcafebar

Situation: Dressing for the evening breese, heading home at night-time...

My Outfit Recipe [Let's take it from the top & break it down]...

• I <3 Paris sweatshirt *customised by me* [authentically from Paris]
• Frayed vintage denim skirt [Levis]

Accessorize my Life...

• Black cat-eye sunglasses [Vintage from @PurpleHaze_york]
• Structured black leather & chrome detailed handbag [Vintage from @WEARECOW]
• Black suede strappy sandals with perspex heels *surprise find* [M&S}

It is that time of day, between afternoon & evening, where there is always a conundrum what to wear out for summertime drinks. When you are heading out in the late afternoon the sunshine is fading, however when you are walking [or stumbling...depending on how many cocktails later!] home the sky has turned dark & the chills are out to get you. I find that my legs are the last to get cold, so expose carefully depending on your body's warmth & you will stay fashionable through the night. Clothes hold memories & my I <3 Paris hoody has many of them. However I don't really do hoodies, so I carefully cut off the hood & created this wide neckline to adapt my jumper for more stylish possibilities...wear even on the shoulders with the sleeves rolled up or casually off one shoulder. So my sweatshirt & denim skirt look made a perfect combination to a night full of live music & gin & tonics...

MeetMyAnimalisticInstincts

Occasion: Best friends early 21st celebrations

Situation: Dressing suitably for the morning after so we can take our animals for walkies!

My Outfit Recipe [Let's take it from the top & break it down]...

• Studded black leather jacket *wardrobe staple* [Topshop]
• Chiffon paisley print skirt [H&M]

Accessorize my Life...

• Black cat-eye sunglasses *perfect for morning-after eyes*
• Black leather backpack *similar styles here at the simple yet effective brand Baggu*

Quirky accessories make life more fun... Why roll with a simple suitcase when you can travel stylishly with a little pet for company! Larry, my trusty penguin case, has accompanied me on many journeys now, travelling as far as India, & is still standing strong. Decisions have to be made in life, & birthdays are a turning point for them. So for my best friend's 21st, I made a fun-loving decision to invest her in my accessories love affair...by introducing her to Peanuts the monkey!

Join with our animalistic instincts here.

MeetMyDrizzlyDay

Fashion is like a precious diamond...it has many different sides to it. Fashion is endless & stretches much further than just the clothes you wear, it is the lifestyle you lead. Welcome fashionable food into your life...

And for a drizzly Wednesday yesterday there was only one way to fill the hours [& the stomach!]...Lemon drizzle cake! Crack out your favourite teapots & let's get the tea-party started!

MeetMyNeighbourhood

Occasion: Day off full of shopping & lunching...

Situation: Dressing for the humidity & possibility of rain!

My Outfit Recipe [Let's take it from the top & break it down]...

• Black & yellow Fred Perry polo shirt *special birthday present* [House of Fraser]
• Bleached & studded denim skirt [H&M]

Accessorize my Life...

• Black cat-eye sunglasses [Vintage]
• Black leather backpack 
• Orange & mango juice *keeping the colours complementary [Sainsbury's!]
• Black suede platform boots [Office]

The discussion of summer is an on-going one with half of our weather obsessed population adamant that the sun has stopped shining & the other half praying for it to return... Well I am the clever kitty cat sitting on the fence in the middle making the most of what we have been given... [with my fingers crossed for the sun's encore!]

Feeling a casual vibe for a day away from work, I wanted my Fred Perry polo to be the focal point of my look. Enjoying the contrasts & complements between Menswear & Womenswear, I wanted to dress up my polo a stage by combining it with a high-waisted denim skirt & platform booties to lift me over the puddles filling the Manchester streets.

MeetMyWorkingDay

Occasion: Work at Hugo Boss in Selfridges

Situation: Dressing smart enough for work, but still in a fashionable way!

Who declared that workwear should be bland & boring? I say let's protest to that premonition & start the day in the best way possible...fashionably!

My Outfit Recipe [Let's take it from the top & break it down]...

• Chiffon sleeveless shirt [H&M]
• Flock patterned crop trousers * latest buy*

Accessorize my Life...

• Black leather & silver handbag *minimalistic style* [vintage]
• Pom-pom socks *made by me*
• Black patent brogues 

To keep it smart & slick for work I kept my look monochrome with textured layers to add interest to my daily routine. Playing with proportions, like the shortened trouser leg & shirt tucked into a high waist, adds a playful twist to a more serious environment without looking unprofessional. Add simple but chic accessories & a slick of red lipstick to complete a ready-to-wear working look.

MeetTheTownOfMyHome

Occasion: Home in Hastings for a long weekend

Situation: Dressing for a variety of events

Everyone has a kind of affinity for their hometown...whether it is marmite style in the form of love or hate. Many may disagree, however I can't help but love mine with its majestic sea views & quirky artistic feeling filling the cobbled streets. Welcome to Hastings...

My Outfit Recipe [Let's take it from the top & break it down]...

• Black jersey bandeau top *straps folded down from a halterneck to create different looks from one garment*
• Neon yellow lace & black detailed peplum skirt [Topshop]

Accessorize my Life...

• Vintage denim jacket
• Jelly sandals *from a holiday in Greece...perfect for paddling!* 

Sean's Outfit Recipe [Let's take it from the top & break it down]...

• Denim Jacket *the more you wear it, the better it looks* [Topshop]
• Burgundy t-shirt
• Black skinny jeans *latest buy* [Levis]

Accessorize My Man's Life...

• Brown tan brogues *staple Menswear shoe*

For a touristic evening full of arcade entertainment & traditional fish & chips, we mixed & matched our suitcase garments to create easy-going seaside looks. My look may initially appear dressy thanks to my bandeau top & peplum skirt combination, but my 90s revival jelly sandals & vintage denim jacket help tone the overall feel down, perfect for an evening my the seaside. By Sean combining a casual lighter denim on top of his darker smarter look, he complements the colours of the dramatic seaside skies, making for a fashionable end to a fantastic weekend. If only we won at the arcades...

MeetMyCulturalSideOfSummer

...with added Sangria&Sunsets!

Occasion: Day out in the historical city of York

Situation: Dressing for the hottest day of the year, turning into a balmy night of socialising...

Culture comes in many forms & a summery day in the city is a perfect way to shake it up a bit. Sightseeing mixed with shopping down the city's quaint lanes resulted with me finding the purr-fect cat-eye sunglasses I have been long searching for! This culture-clash day in the North could only end in casual drinks as the sun says goodbye for another British day of summer our way...

My Outfit Recipe [Let's take it from the top & break it down]...

• Tie-dye t-shirt [vintage]
• Bleached & studded denim skirt [H&M]

Accessorize my Life...

• Cat-eye sunglasses *York's bargain buy* [vintage]
• Antique bronze stop-watch necklace
• Coral & leather strap sandals 

The atmosphere in The Shambles' fashionable Evil Eye Lounge is electric by night...watching the sun set over York's iconic Minster & sipping on local cider created a memorable cool-down for an eventful day...