The Power of a Cute Sweater (Designer Edition)

Wildfox Couture's Sweaters from left: Sparkle Heart Baggy Beach Jumper , Seeing Stars Lennon Sweater and Love Me Baggy Beach Jumper

Whether its a hoodie, a light casual sweater,a zip up or a winter warmer, hoodies and cute sweaters are a great edition to your wardrobe. They're not just great for covering up after a workout or hanging around at home in, I think they can give everyday outfits a bit of spark and style! You can brighten up a pair of jeans and add a pair of loafers for a winter warmer, or rock it with some leggings and add some boots for some street style!

You can really see where the inspiration for the high street alternatives come from by looking at the designer pieces that are produced each season. Wildfox is one of my favourite for cute tees, sweaters and pullovers but there are lots of great brands whom produce great quality, wearable pieces for a more high end price. Check out my rundown of great sweater brands below and my full rundown of high street alternatives HERE!

Which is your favourite and have you seen any copies on the high street? Let me know in the comments below!

Haute Hippie's Sweaters from left: Navajo Fairisle Cropped Sweater, Embellished Aran Sweater in Nude and Chain Cable Pullover

Markus Lupfer's sweaters from left: Sequin Star Jumper in Charcoal, Tinsel Star Intarsia Jumper in Beetroot and the Totes Amaze Jumper

Planet Blue's Sweaters from left: 

Outfit Of The Day: Ashley Tisdale on October 2nd

On October 2nd, Ashley Tisdale was spotted on the set of her new movie 'Scary Movie 5' wearing a Free People 'Collegiate' Cardigan, Truly Madly Deeply 'Live To Ride' Muscle Tee, a pair of Tractr Jeans and her favourite Sam Edelman Gigi Sandals.

I love the fall feeling this outfit brings - layering up your favourite summer pieces is one of the best parts about Autumn in my opinion and Ashley does it perfectly. I love the dark red theme that runs throughout this outfit from the highlight on the cardigan. part of the detailing of the graphic tee, the shade of the jeans and of course the brown sandals - it all flows perfectly. This is the perfect university insipiration outfit in my opinion, stylish yet casual and comfortable too!

I love graphic tees and jeans but am never comfortable enough to wear that simple of an outfit in public... maybe now I'll try?

The Power of a Cute Sweater (High Street Edition)

Republic's sweaters from left: Crafted Azted Cross Jumper, Soul Cal Deluxe Striped Jumper and the Crafted Rebel Jumper

Whether its a hoodie, a light casual sweater,a zip up or a winter warmer, hoodies and cute sweaters are a great edition to your wardrobe. They're not just great for covering up after a workout or hanging around at home in, I think they can give everyday outfits a bit of spark and style! You can brighten up a pair of jeans and add a pair of loafers for a winter warmer, or rock it with some leggings and add some boots for some street style!

All of the best High Street stores have got a great collection for Autumn/Winter this year, plus, if you've got a little extra to spend on fall fashion there are the rather fab designer ones too! These are some of my favourite sweaters from this season from Republic, Topshop, New Look and River Island and be sure to check back soon to see my favourite designer ones too!

Which is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below!

River Island's Sweaters From Left: Black Sequin Grid Stitch Jumper, Black Rose Print Jacquard Chelsea Girl Jumper and the Bright Coral Jumper

Topshop's Jumpers From Left: Knitted Shimmer Star Jumper, Oversized Heart Jumper by Love and the Knitted Stud Sheer Jumper

New Look's Jumpers from Left: Cameo Rose Cream Skull Printed Oversized Jumper, Dark Red Twist Knit Heart Jumper and the Cream Fluro Printed Yoke Knitted Jumper

Outfit Guide: Back To School

Everyone wants to look fabulous on their first day back at school, sixth form, college, university or just look good after the summer when they go back to work. But as the seasons start to change again, and with British weather as unreliable as it is, you need something stylish and practical too! 

I've stuck with items you can find on your usual town high street including New Look, Republic, Jack Wills, Topshop, River Island and H&M so hopefully it will inspire your first day back look and there might even be some pieces in there that you love enough to buy for your outfit! As always, the hearts indicate my favourite pieces!

Outfit

New Look Black Longline Fitted Vest

Jack Wills Dulcie Skirt in Dotty Floral <3

Soul Cal Cable Knit Boyfriend Cardigan <3

Accessories

Bronx Shearling Leather Ankle Boot

Accessorize Butterfly Lock Ladylike Bag

River Island Gold Tone Tape Measure Heart Necklace <3

H&M Metal Ring

Topshop Nugget Ring

Essie Blue Rhapsody Nail Polish

Outfit Of The Day: Jessica Alba on August 16th

When out and about in Beverly Hills on August 16th, Jessica Alba was spotted in a pair of STUN Wayfarers, chunky silver necklace, the Kate Frances 'Evelyn' blazer, a plain black tee, Current/Elliott Star Print Skinny Jeans in a grey wash, the Cobra Society 'Tangier' bag and Givenchy Strappy Sandals in black.

The red sunglasses and bright blue blazer really bring light, life and colour into this outfit which I think it would have lacked without those two injections of colour. I really love her jeans and think they add a certain something to an outfit which is essentially made up of basics - literally anyone could rock a look like this, but the jeans give it an edge! The padding in the jacket's shoulders brings a bulkiness which is definately needed with this look as everything is skin tight - maybe this is the start of the return of the shoulder pad trend?

Professional for her business and meeting side but comfortable for her Mom side too - that's why I love Jessica's style because she knows what suits her and dresses comfortably yet stylishly to emphasize that!

ASOS Fall 2012 Lookbook

I'm a big fan of ASOS and spied their Fall 2012 Lookbook earlier today. I love looking at all the chunky knits and berry autumnal tones that we can rock in winter (although, we could probably wear quite a lot now in the rubbish UK summer!). The way its been shot so industrially with the sleek hair and lack of make-up is very different but gives the looks a real edge!

Check out the full lookbook HERE.

Blue and White Jubilee Outfit Guide

There are street parties, concerts, fairs, performances and more across the country this weekend to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. I am attending a gig in Brighton this afternoon which is framed as a "Jubilee Weekender" but is more about the music!

So, I thought I'd put together a little blue and white themed outfit that might inspire your own outfit - I tried to avoid going over the top with the colours and garishness that can sometimes be associated with this kind of event but hope you love it!

Outfit

We The Free Sheer Collared Buttondown Tank in Ivory <3

MOTO Supersoft Leigh Jeans in Blue

Accessories

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Karlie Bag in Black <3

Sam Edelman Louie Fringe Booties in Black <3

Marissa Haskell Laurel Canyon Necklace

Dream Collective Crystal Mountain Ring in Brass

Dream Collective Geo Enamel Cuff in Brass

Outfit Of The Day: Ashley Tisdale on May 14th

On May 14th, after a shopping trip to Barneys in LA with her Mom, Ashley Tisdale was spotted wearing a white fedora with pink detailing, a sheer Free People button down blouse, Siwy Hannah Skinny Jeans in Snowstorm, Elizabeth and James Silva Wedges and toting her blue Hermes Birkin.

I love the summer feeling to this outfit - the white and brown with the accents of pink in the bra and hat, it draws the whole outfit together. I would perhaps have liked to see her using a different bag as I'm not sure the blue works all that well with the look but I love that shes actually using her Birkin - we don't see her toting it very often and she's had it for about a year now. 

Anyway, love this whole outfit! Its perfectly en-trend and so fun!

Outfit Of The Day: Ashley Tisdale on April 25th

On April 25th, Ashley Tisdale was spotted leaving Andy Le Compte's LA based hair salon wearing a By Chance Melissa Studded Heart Sweatshirt and glossy leggings, which she added Gucci sunglasses, Frye Veronica Slouch Boots and a CC Skye Malibu Canyon Braided Cross Body Bag.

I don't usually pick casual outfits in my "Outfit Of The Day" posts but this one really drew my eye because its so simple and comfortable yet remains stylish. I think that's because Ashley keeps to the current trends (the fringe/boho bag, the destroyed oversized sweatshirt and distressed boots) in this outfit but rocks items from the same colour palette so it blends well. I always worry about wearing my sweats out of the house but outfits like this make me realise that with the right accessories, you can make anything looks stylish!

Festival Fashion: Coachella 2012

Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler (Day 2)

Rihanna (Day 3)

Coachella was held last weekend in Indio, California with celebrities such as Rihanna, Lindsay Lohan, Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton and more rocking their best bo-ho outfits in the VIP area!

Stars seem to wear THE quirkiest outfits often featuring items that would look gorgeous on their own or in other outfits but together look a little mental! I've picked some of my favourite Coachella outfits from this year - some of which I think are actually stylish and others which aren't so, but definately made me smile!

Lauren Conrad (Day 3)

Paris Hilton (Day 2)

Lindsay Lohan (Day 3)

Festival Outfit Guide

Its Coachella this weekend which kicks off the epic festival season! In the UK, we've got Reading and Leeds, Global Gathering, V, Wireless, T in The Park and so many more but unlike Coachella, we can't rely on great weather all weekend to pick our outfits so its a case of prepare for everything! So I thought I'd put together a fun festival outfit suitable for the British weather and using products that are available to purchase on this side of the pond!

Are you going to any gigs this year? I'm going to two festivals (one in Brighton and one in London) and I'm so excited - its gonna be a busy summer!

Outfit

Miso Belted Shorts <3
ASOS Longer Scoop Vest
Unique Heiroglyphic Parachute Jacket

Accessories

Hunter Original Tall Boot in Black

TopShop Frame Leather Crossbody Bag in Pale Pink <3

ASOS Disc Crown Headband

New Look Aviator Sunglasses

River Island Gold Tone Disc and Tassel Necklace

Charity Giving

Giving to charity is really important to me and I try to do as much as I can, wherever possible, to help good causes. This weekend, I cleared out my wardrobe and found I had lots of clothes that no longer fitted or that I would likely never wear. So I've folded them up, sorted them into groups and bagged them up ready to be taken to our local charity clothing collection point. Rather than throwing clothes that are perfectly wearable away, this is a great alternative and now I've got a freshly sorted wardrobe full of pieces that I didn't even realise I owned.

If you want to donate some clothes for good causes, you can do this by taking them to your local charity shop, put them in the charity bags that are delivered to your homes, deliver them to your collection point or by putting them in the designated containers that are scattered throughout the country.