#stylepost - Margaret Howell Spring Fever

I can guarantee that I'm not the only Spring devotee currently on the hunt for that perfect Breton striped jumper and those shorts that, without any effort whatsoever from the sleepy headed girl wearing them, can pull an outfit together like your day depends on it.

Already having trouble saving, I'd convinced myself that I don't need to be spending a fortune on new clothes this Spring and the money adding up in my bank account will be worth it... that was until I took a nosy into the backlogs of  some Margaret Howell advertisements and realised that I was oh so wrong.

A Surrey-born, British clothes designer, Howell's key pieces usually involve  beloved trench-coats, duffle coats, shirts and lace up gym pumps. Although I usually prefer a little more clean cut, straight edge kind of style, I can't help but gaze lovingly at some of Howell's pieces wishing I had a tennis game to watch (where my outfit might seem a little more appropriate than on the streets on Cordoba).

A girl can dream

I've found a few bits and pieces from the high street that are very Howell-esque and hopefully won't dissolve your entire years savings...

  

  

           

Left Reiss Link Skirt (135 euros)

Right Zara Long Sleeved Striped Top (29 euros)

 

Left Mango Dress (25.99 euros)

Right Whistles Shona Stripe Jersey Dress (£95.00)

#stylepost - Long Live the Bomber

Come Winter, I can never be more excited to throw on a chunky coat, a thick knit jumper and drown myself in an oversized scarf.

Although, I do admit that Cordoba is getting colder and colder, day by day, it's still nothing compared to the Manchester temperatures that I'm used to. A leather jacket is perfect for the sunny days but when night-time falls my teeth begin chattering. That said, it's impossible to get by with my favourite thick knit, navy coat, especially on my daily cycles to work.

This is why the return of the bomber jacket has been my lifeline so far this Winter. Light and stylish enough for the days and padded enough to throw on after a few vinos down at our local bar.

The best thing is, you can bag yourself a bomber no matter what your budget... from Zara's TRF collection to Mango, H&M to Emma Cook... they're all at it.

              

Mango Metallic Jacquard Bomber Jacket (£59.99)

Jacket: Mango

T-Shirt: H&M

Jeans: Topshop

Boots: Carvela

Mango

Floral bomber (£59.00)

Sequin bomber (£69.99)

Paisley bomber (£39.00)

Zara

Embroidered bomber (£69.99)

Checked bomber (£29.99)

Emma Cook Printed Bomber (£400)

Isabel Marant pour H&M Reversible Bomber Jacket (£79.99) Sold out

#stylepost - MANGO A/W13 Collection Picks

A small post to show the best picks from Mango's A/W collection, along with a few designer look-a-like steals.

For me, the key reasons to shop at Mango are the facts that the clothes are always amazing quality, overall, it's reasonably priced and unlike other high street shops, you rarely have the problem of bumping into others wearing your outfit.

Each item is versatile and can be worn a ton of times without it being spotted as 'that shirt she wore the other day.' This is my 'payday wishlist' that I'll slowly be working through this October.

Beaded Wrap Miniskirt (£59.99)

Below is the ISABEL MARANT Silver Preson Embroidered Georgette Skirt for a tear jerking £1200

Adjustable waist IKAT dress (£34.99)

Metallic Jacquard Bomber Jacket (£59.99)

Satin Jacquard Bomber Jacket (£59.99)

Cowboy Suede Ankle Boots (£69.99)

Maxi Buckle Wide Belt (£34.99)

Velvet Ribbon Wool Fedora (£29.99)

Metallic Shoulder Bags (£29.99)

#stylepost - Drop It Like It's Hot VBSS14

Victoria Beckham's recent drop waist dress has been called many things over the past few weeks...

Voluminous. A billowy tent. A cloud.

Although some might not agree, for me the SS14 dress is simple, flattering and effortless and being honest, over the past few months I've become a little tired of the almost 'predictable' trend of high waisted skirts/crop top combo. Us ladies look great in them but sadly we don't all have abs to kill and the flair to pull off a barely there, luminous top.. no? That's why the influx of fresh pastels and flowing layers has kicked my Autumn off to a good start.

It's just a shame the price doesn't match this. 

If £1,500 isn't too steep for your price range then by all means head over to Net-A-Porter and grab us all one but if your pay packet is a little more modest then these ASOS alternatives are our new best friends.

Victoria Beckham SS14 NYFW

ASOS Smock Dress With Dropped Waist (£48.99)

ASOS Shift Dress With Drop Waist (£31.50)

ASOS Drop Waist Dress In Acid Wash (£15.00)

ASOS Sundress In Spot And Stripe With Drop Waist (£19.00)

Orla Kiely Drop Waist Dress in Silk Crepe (£179.00)

Mango Smock Dress (£45.00)