Glad Rags

 Everyone's partial to a pair (or five) of gladiators when the summer season rears its beautiful sunny head. Whether black, white or my favourite (as seen below), tan, these badboys are key to any successful summer outfit. Worn with a maxi dress and cropped denim jacket, or denim shorts and tee, these versatile staple piece of your wardrobe will match everything, adding a summery something to your ensemble. 

1 - H&M suede sandals, £15 
2 - ASOS flat leather sandals, $32 
4 -  Low heels, €269 
5 - H&m shoes, £25 
6 - Roman gladiator sandals, $79 
7 - J.Crew j crew shoes, $98
8 - Steve madden shoes, $56 
9 - Bruuns Bazaar flat leather sandals 
10 - Wet Seal roman gladiator sandals, $20 
11 - Oasis strap sandals, $48 
12 - Oasis glitter sandals, $35 
13 - FOSSIL flat thong sandals, $78 
14 - Charlotte Russe ankle wrap flat sandals, $18 
15 - Mulberry flat shoes, $270
16 - Flat sandals, €89
17 - Topshop flat heels, $44

Here are two examples I made on Polyvore, of how glads can be worn...

1 - Wet Seal crochet hat, $18 
2 - Strapless dress, £21
3 - H&m sunglasses, £4.99 
4 - Dorothy Perkins wood bangle, $25 
5 - FOSSIL genuine leather handbag, $198 
6 - Wet Seal roman gladiator sandals, $20  
7 - Topshop t shirt, $40
8 - Mango square aviator sunglasses, £18
9 - Flower hair accessory
10 - Ksubi denim shorts, £150
11 - Bottega Veneta platform sandals, £329
12 - J W Hulme Co soft leather handbag, $370


 So get out and snap up some glads before all the good ones are gone! You can get some really nice summer sandals on the high street this year, including Topshop (no shock there!) but also Primark. Give them their due, they have some pretty nice glads in this year. Granted, they may not be the most long-lasting shoes you'll buy, but they sure are worth the money. And for £2.50 a pair of simple 'wear 3 ways' thong-type sandals, you can't really go wrong for some bumming around picnic-in-the-park gladiators!

Bea xo

Hi to the Tops

 So I've given in, and decided to blog about a trend that has appeared in amongst glossy magazine pages for the last month- hi tops. Whether they're branded Nike or Converse, or from highstreet shops like River Island or New Look, the sport luxe feature footwear item is becoming all the rage for this summer, and we're all loving it.
 High-tops have been around for years- popularity starting with old style high top Converse. Since then, brands have been recreating their own versions of this shoe (some nicer than others!) and the Sports Luxe trend just isn't complete without a pair. 

1 - Nike sneaker, $116
2 - High top sneaker, $52 
3 - Nike sneaker, £67
4 - Converse sneaker, £45
5 - ASOS high top sneaker, $63
6 - Adidas sneaker, £67 
7 - Nike shoes, $120
8 - KG Kurt Geiger high top sneaker, £90
9 - Gucci sneaker, £230 
10 - Dc shoes, £63 


And it isn't just us who are loving on the hi tops, all the celebs are rocking them too!... 

Little Mix loving their 'tops (Image: www.leblow.co.uk)

(Image: www.zigoti.com)

 Whether paired with ankle socks, denim shorts and a festival tee, or finishing the cool and edgy look with blue skinnes and a band tee, hi tops are definitely the staple of an effortlessly cool look.

Topshop crop tee, $40
Ksubi cut off shorts, $180
Converse hi top sneaker, £45
Triangle ring, $25
Dorothy Perkins wood jewelry, $25
Mango skull jewelry, £15
Ray-Ban folding sunglasses, $251
Phase Eight floppy hat, £30

 Summer is the perfect time to purchase a pair, so get down to your local Schuh or Office and check out some of what they have to offer. Alternatively have a flick through Company's April edition or their High Street Edit, for an awesome selection! 
Links to check out - 

• http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/gallery/2012/mar/21/best-high-tops-in-pictures 

ENJOY- IT'S SUMMER SOON!! Eeee!


Bea xo

Mary Katrantzou Lovin'

          Mary Katrantzou , a new bright talent of London Fashion Week, is this month launching two collaborations- one with Topshop and the other with Longchamp. Rhode Island School of Design educated Mary, originating from Athens, won the Emerging Talent - Ready-to-Wear award at the British Fashion Awards last year and has worked previously for Sophia Kokosalaki, amongst other designers.

          Katrantzou’s collaboration with Topshop sees the reveal of a 10-piece capsule, dropped online and in selected stores on February 17^th. The collection is an explosion of prints; a mixture of oriental-esque florals and pretty swirls and shapes. The colours and silhouettes are simply divine, and she definitely doesn’t disappoint when it comes to showcasing her trademark piece- “a dress inspired by the filtered beauty in design, mapped around the female figure.”

         The collection is a myriad of shapes, featuring straight-cut tops, slim-fitting trousers and structured dresses. Rubber, cotton, silk and chiffon are some of the fabrics she’s used to create these stunning pieces.

         This collection is the epitome of spring-feeling patterns and feminine styles. Forget fashioning this spring with delicate and dusty floral pastels- take inspiration from Mary and spring into this season with bold, yet feminine florals.  

         The collection has, as of now, nearly entirely sold out, but keep checking Topshop for when they come back in stock! Make sure you save up for, and get your own piece of floral couture, appropriate for the highstreet, and guaranteed to make everyone else jealous! 

Bea xo 

Statement Scarf Print

Scarf print is making a very bold entrance into trends in our high street shops, and I'm not sure how I feel about it... The ornate and lavish designs speak volumes, found on dresses, leggings, tops and even tights. They are bold, to say the very least, and can't be worn without confidence. You risk looking a little silly if you're not totally in love with the print... 

  Topshop, ASOS, Miss Selfridge and River Island have some rather delicious pieces however, albeit rather, er, loud. Here are some of them... 

Chain Print Tights TOPSHOP £10 

Black Chain and Shell Tights TOPSHOP £8.50

Scarf Print Shirtdress TOPSHOP £50

Light Pink Chain Print Bodycon Dress RIVER ISLAND £25 

Black Scarf Print Trousers RIVER ISLAND £30
(as seen on TOWIE's Lydia Bright in MORE Magazine...) 

Rope Print Flippy Tunic TOPSHOP £26 

Black Chiffon Cowl Back Blouse MISS SELFRIDGE £39 

Tunic Jumper in Chain Print ASOS £30 

  I think perhaps with a statement scarf print piece, and contrasting, less attention grabbing accessories, this look can work well. Most of it can be tied in with the grunge kinda look that's in atm, including, for example, leather leggings and black  killer heeled boots. 

  Let me know what you think, and if you have any awesome scarf print highstreet finds! 


Bea xo