#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 - Whistles Shoes & Accessories SS14

I've always been a big fan of Whistles. 

( I was an even bigger fan during the Manchester Outlet years but I'm slowly coming to terms with that loss)

The prices can be quite high-end and not something you'd spend on a weekly/monthly basis but their quality is 'failsafe' and they do iconic dresses like the French do Petit Fours.

They come up with guaranteed timeless pieces season after season, the fabrics are always luxury quality and, although they are trend led, they never stray too far away from our beloved British style.

After a nosy at their recent 'Brand Day' it seems that this season they've put a lot of love into their shoes and accessories range... it's screaming Sandro with a play on fabrics and it's doubled my 'to buy' list.

Just picture a cross between Hanneli Mustaparta's wardrobe, a flamboyant flamingo and a dash of J.W. Anderson.

Maya Gladiator Footbed (£225) hurry up Summer!!

(above photos taken from Whistle's Instagram account)

Bridgitte Round Heavy Sunglasses (£60)

Faye Mirrored Sunglasses Black (£60)

Fedora Felt Hat (£55)

Rivington Clutch (£115)

Limited Eva Tote (£325)