Strand

London's so vast it's easy to forget the beautiful corners of it sometimes. The courtyard of Somerset House in particular is a really special little haven and quite the sun trap during this Indian summer we've been having...

Radley Portobello

Radley Portobello medium zip top crossbody bag* 

HM top (similar) | F&F flares (similar)

A couple of weeks back myself and a few other lovely ladies were took to Notting Hill with Radley to discover their new Portobello Collection. Inspired by a polka-dot house just off Portobello Road, the new collection was designed to replicate the same element of surprise and happiness for the new season. So, to celebrate the joyful new bags, I spent the day with Radley getting a true Portobello experience. We started off devouring pastries and sipping some seriously-instagramable lattes at Gail’s Bakery, where we had the chance to get to know the Radley brand a little better and learn all about the new collection. Then, with (thankfully) full bellies, we wandered up Portobello road to the Portabello Star for a gin-filled afternoon at their Ginistitute. We spent the afternoon learning all about the interesting history of gin whilst sipping on a Tom Collins or two (or three), before heading upstairs to their own distillery. Here we learned how it was made and sampled all kinds of ingredients before creating our own special blend. If you’re partial to a G&T I’d 100% recommend this place, it was so much fun and a really unique experience if you’re looking for something new to do in London. Thanks so much to Radley for a wonderful day, be sure to check out the gorgeous Portobello collection here or shop via the images below! Let me know which is your favourite - I have my eye on the Hepburn small shoulder bag too!

In collaboration with Radley London, all thoughts are my own.

Summer In The City

Dressing for heat in the city isn't always easy. You can be wearing a light and floaty little dress, only to have an upward gust of wind from the underground reveal your derrière, and of course, you also want to avoid looking like you're going for drinks at the beach rather than for cocktails in Soho. For today's look du jour I've opted for a mix of elevated, smart pieces with summer staples - something that's become my go-to formula for sunny evenings in the city...

Peonies and pinstripes

Bonjour strangers! I do apologise for my little absence, university work is pretty intense right now. But I can never leave my corner of the internet for too long, so I'm back with an outfit today and happy to share with you these images I shot with Charlotte last week in central London in-between a busy day of meetings. See more below.

Seasonally Confused

Bare leg season is around the corner and I'm more than ready to get out of my skinny jeans, though these sunny spells aren't coming with out some typically British showers. Thus the trench coat. And, whilst admittedly I do look rather seasonally confused, it's a transitional vibe I kinda dig. See more below.

Flare Update

Though I could spend endless hours enjoying sandy skin and the glistening turquoise Mediterranean, it's time to come back to real life for a little bit. You may notice I'm miraculously sans tan, this outfit I actually shot just before my travels on a sunny spring day in South Kensington. I'll admit it wasn't as warm as Spain, but it definitely felt good to be sleeveless and not freezing, see more below.

Librarian Chic at Orla Kiely

This season Orla took us on a trip to the Library. Inspired by Ali Macgraw in the film Love Story, Orla Kiely transported us back to the late 60's with a preppy, romantic autumn winter collection. Before I talk about the collection itself, I have to take my hat off to Kiely for her ever imaginative and beautifully creative sets. As you can see, the Library was quite something, complete with retro lamps, desks and a tonne of pretty books. As soon as I sat down, hot chocolate in hand and the sound of Björk's Oh So Quiet filled the room, I knew I was about to be treated to another special collection of hers. Geometric patterns and imprints influenced by maths and geometry featured across dresses and cigarette pants whilst large 'graph paper' checks were printed on bags, knitwear and two pieces. Key pieces for me were the bubblegum pink cape coat and a maxi silk dress that have the prettiest of nods to the 70's. It may be quiet in the library, but the bold and bright collection is anything but, librarian chic has never been so chic.

Shop Orla Kiely SS15 below:

Amanda Wakeley | LFW

Sunday brought an intimate presentation held in Amanda Wakely's Ablemarle street store. I think this was one of my favourite parts of this London Fashion Week, being able to get up close and personal with the AW15 collection meant I could really appreciate the craftsmanship that went into the garments. 

I'm starting to prefer presentations because of this, being able to take in the details an take better shots, and especially when they're as well done as Amanda Wakely's. There were four sets of models wearing pieces curated so perfectly in coordination hues. Key pieces for me were the luxe knitwear and textures, from layering woollen coats and trousers to embellished beaded details and carefully crafted fabrics. A small but solid collection for Autumn Winter, let me know what you think below.