More on Rachel Whiting

As promised, here are some of the other beauties I found on Rachel Whiting's website.

I especially love the first picture of the home office. I was reading an article in The Times magazine on Saturday about how Generation zero are embracing minimalism. I think it's a brilliant idea - and I'm definitely not one for avid consumerism, but I do need and love having beautiful, inspiring, colourful and useful things around me. For me, it makes a house a home. I guess that's why I love that home office so much. How inspiring would it be to have a little corner of your home like that to devote to your hobbies and passions?

My picks from Kate Moss' final Topshop collection

I've only ever owned one Kate Moss piece - the pansy print dress which is now re-released as an iconic piece - and to be fair, I did love that dress. Sadly it didn't last a slight weight gain a few years ago (due to too many work trips to NY). The poor love tore under the pressure inflicted by my frequent diner visits and mexican take outs (completely worth it by the way...)

But since then, I haven't found anything that's really caught my eye... It's all been very pretty and I've seen many a girl looking stunning in the clothes, but I've found that in general the cut doesn't really flatter my shape (UK size 12).

Seeing as it's Kate Moss' last collection with Topshop, I really hoped to find something wow. Nothing has really blown me away, but I do like this embroidered tea dress...

the star necklace...

and this circular cocktail ring.

I'm probably the most tempted by the ring, although £30 is pretty steep (but if it doesn't turn my finger greeen, £30 is fine and dandy).

Have you checked out the collection yet? I'd love to know your thoughts.

the beauty of autumn

Happy 1st November! Can you believe it's come around so quickly? Hope you all had a great Halloween weekend. Any photos to share?

I stumbled across these beautiful pictures by Rachel Whiting. They completely sum up why I love autumn so. Those colours!

P.S. I'll be posting more on Rachel Whiting this week. Her portfolio has blown me away.

best of the street

My 3 absolute favourite looks that I've found whilst rummaging through my favourite street style blogs this week...



I'd be really interested to know what street style blogs you find the most inspiring?

For me, there are 4 stand out favourites that I return to again and again:

The Sartorialist (of course!)
Hanneli
Vanessa Jackman
Stockholm StreetStyle

Images via Hanneli, Vanessa Jackman & Stockholm StreetStyle

i hope the boy is reading this...

...because this would make an awesome Christmas present (hint hint!)

Images via Decor8

5 things making me smile today

1. This beautiful blue bike with wicker basket. I want one so badly.

2. This 'Sleepy Owlet' print by Lindsay Brakeen is just so cute. I have mentally saved a place for it at the top of our landing.

3. This patchwork throw. Reminds me of childood and spring mornings.

4. Because although it's autumn (and I love autumn), every now and then it's nice to remember how beautiful those summer months are

5. Ever since I saw this jumper, I have not stopped thinking about how perfect it is! Anyone happen to know where it's from?

the maxi in autumn

So my obsession with the maxi started with seeing this D&G beauty...


I've always tended to wear maxis in the summer - so easy to fling on with a pair of sandals and boom you're good to go.

But I love the idea of combining a simple plain maxi with a blazer or tight leather jacket for the colder months. Here are the photos that I've been madly saving into my files...



Images via Style.com, Stockholm StreetStyle & The Sartorialist