ThriftMyStyle Favourite Trend- The Sweatshirt, Plus Some Carine Roitfeld x Uniqlo

Hi everyone! Its a lovely winters morning and with that in mind it brings me on to what my signature daytime style for this season is gravitating to. I've been finding of late that I have indeed adopted a 'style uniform' which my lovely blogger friend Michelle at My Fashionable 40s mentioned in her fabulous post on 'Wise Style Words' and certainly for me it's all about the sweatshirt, jeans, trainers and chosen winter coat or jacket on top.

  So my recent thrifting trips have seen me adding to my growing sweatshirt collection this week with a couple more finds as seen below:

I already had the black DRMTM sweatshirt (new from a couple of years ago) and the United Colors of Benetton one (recent thrift find), which are both firm favourites and worn regularly. The Swedish Cheap Monday sweatshirt was a find from the Cancer Research charity shop for just £4.20 and literally 10 minutes later I found the grey cropped style Gap sweatshirt in the British Heart Foundation charity shop for just £4.30!! 

The Cheap Monday sweat is ideal for wearing right now-a darker shade of grey for winter and I'm really loving logo tops as they work so effortlessly with jeans and trainers for a stylish, on the go outfit that is pretty comfortable too!! The light grey Gap sweatshirt is an ideal Spring/Summer one which I'm sure will be a regular wear.

A new sweatshirt which my lovely son got for me is this logo sweat by Nicce London- it has a lovely fleecy lining and is a crop style which works well with higher waisted jeans. 

Sweatshirts never date and fpr me are a real style essential- the Benetton I found last month is an original 90s one which has stood the test of time and I'll be on the look out for other retro sweatshirts or T-shirts this year on my thrifting trips!!

Onto some more style inspiration from the First Lady of Parisian Fashion-Carine Roitfeld who has brought a chic collab with Uniqlo- hooray!!

I'm lusting over the blouson jackets-the reversible ones are gorgeous and the camo pieces are also on my radar too!! 

A really stylish and amazing collection which is so chic, wearable and on point for this season- are you tempted to indulge in any of the pieces??

What is currently in your daytime wardrobe this season- do you have a signature style for daytime or do you like a different look every day? Thank you so much for stopping by to read and comment too- its so very much appreciated especially when my posts are quite sporadic and irregular- I'm hoping to post more in general so please do continue to "watch this space!!"

Love Moschino at Lights of Soho

I was really excited to go to the preview launch of the Love Moschino Specsavers glasses range at the Lights of Soho-London's first light art gallery, this week.

As a lover of Moschino I was looking forward to seeing the designs, which launch on 10 February. There are twelve designs and two sunglasses designs and for any Moschino addicts you're guaranteed to be spoilt for choice!

Ahh, Love Moschino!!!

The sunglasses designs in black or white frames-very retro inspired

A close up of both designs in the sunglasses range

Lights of Soho was the perfect venue for hosting the event, lots of mesmerising light artwork to compliment the designs on show

This design is sure to be popular-so vintage inspired and very stylish and quirky!!

More of the range-loving this red pair!!

I was smitten with this style- all the arms on the glasses feature the Love Moschino logo and this one with the hearts is a definite favourite of mine!

The full range which will be available from 10 February on Specsavers amazing 2 for 1 offer!!

Love is all around!!

Thanks to everyone at Specsavers for hosting such an amazing evening-it was lovely to catch up with  the lovely stylists and bloggers who attended and enjoy some canapes, cocktails and prosecco whilst perusing the range-I can't wait to go shopping!!

Welcome to a Stylish 2016- Favourite Trends and Buys for January So Far!!

Happy January to You All!! Its great to see in a new year and I really hope I'm going to contribute to my blog on a fairly regular basis this year- style inspiration permitting of course! It goes without saying that I hope to catch up again soon with you on either your blogs, instagram, twitter and pinterest too! I admit to being a more regular contributor to instagram as its so easy and slightly obsessional to interact this way-if not a tad lazy though!!

Anyhow I've been inspired by stripes- from mutual bloggers, friends, style magazines, social media and mainly the fact I've always had a 'thing' for stripes-Breton in particular. Navy or red  in any style combination works great for me and I seem to be constantly adding to my ever growing collection.

Here are some pictures (credit: pinterest, google) that have really piqued my interest- you really can't beat a red, navy and white combination!!

Love how Kate is rocking this red cardi/jacket over her Breton top!!

One of my favourite striped looks, I recently shared this pinterest on instagram. A reverse of above really!!

A red bag is an essential with navy stripes if a red jacket is unavailable this coming season!!

Love the crop top and those sleeves are just soo cute!!

So here are my new Adidas Pro Model high tops that I snagged in the sale a few weeks ago- I purposely was looking for some Nikes or Adidas that could scratch the red stripe itch and these fit the bill perfectly!! I also caved in to my renewed vintage bag obsession, starting this year with a new to me Louis Vuitton Speedy 25!!!

I defintely needed (ok-wanted badly) a red and white striped Breton so this lovely new Armor Lux version is going to be seeing a lot of action!! 

So slightly off topic on stripes but going back to the bag itch- I hunted for an oversize black tote and found this perfect one for me in Primark in the sale for £5!! Perfect for work and afterwards when you've forgotten to put a few plastic bags in your handbag for those last minute grocery purchases!!

So onto a really coveted thrift find- I do love a logo sweater so I was really pleased to score this 90s original Benetton sweatshirt in a local Cancer Research for just £6.99!! Perfectly my size and a year round item that can be worn with anything- I love it!!

Onto another Primark find, these new pleather fronted leggings which were only £10 and perfect for daytime wearing  with a sweater and trainers during the day or with a structured jacket in the evening

I admit to another striped top and more Louis Vuitton but I'll share that another time!! So what is inspiring you this January- have you indulged in any purchases that will be seen regularly?!! I look forward to seeing your new items for 2016 in action!!

Thanks as always for stopping by, reading, commenting and remebering I'm still here too!! Wishing you all a fabulous 2016!!

Hotter Autumn Winter Collection Launch 2015

Hi Everyone!! I was really excited to be recently invited to the Hotter Autumn Winter Collection Launch to celebrate their newest selection for this season.

Their collection showcases gorgeous berry colours, rich Autumnal shades in sumptious leather, suede and patent. Whether it's riding style boots, ankle boots, party shoes or something for daytime, you'll find something to fit the bill for this coming season.

Their Autumn trend tips recommend certain styles to compliment this seasons current trends- so if you're doing a 70s vibe, winter florals, animal print or chic all black then you can't go wrong with styles such as the popular Tammy court, or the Seaton buckle brogue for example!

The launch itself was an amazing affair as we were treated to canapes and fizz followed by an energetic Lindy Hop dance class, held at where the Strictly Come Dancing crew come to train- we missed Peter Andre by a whisker!! The dancing was such a fun affair and gave us all a chance to put our new Hotter shoes to the comfortability factor test! My Vanity boots passed with flying colours!!

The Hotter Bus never fails to make an appearance at the Hotter Collection Launches!!

The Hotter Lookbook

So many different wonderful styles to choose from- the Viviene T Bar is a real stylish modern classic!!

 I've not been in a dance studio before especially one where professionals train- unfortunately the experience didn't transform me into a Darcey Bussell but I had an incredibly fun time learning some new moves!!

I wasn't the only one to choose the popular Vanity boot in black, it proved to be a really chic and comfortable choice and even the high heels were really amazingly easy to walk in!!

The black Tammy Courts are also another firm favourite for me-not only are they the perfect party shoefor the festive season but they look lovely for a chic daytime look with skinny jeans and a black polo neck- my kind of perfect look for this season!!

A big thank you to all at Hotter shoes and Wingfield PR for such a wonderful evening and giving me a chance to roadtest this seasons shoes and boots!

 I can always say with a hand on heart that I really recommend them, not just for comfort and style but they've also earned top brownie points for winning this year's Manufacturer of the Year-Made in the UK 2015. A really big well done as there are not many brands around that can boast this and being the UK's biggest shoemaker the award is definitely well deserved!!

Choosing Hotter for Summer Comfort and Style

Hi everyone! As you may well be aware from reading my blog, I'm a real fan of the UK shoe company Hotter-not only has my mum worn them for years as a devoted and loyal customer, but with style being a real contributory factor for me in choosing shoes, boots and sandals every year, Hotter are my definite go to brand every season!

 

As their Style Notes say...Spring/Summer 2015 sees the introduction of a kaleidoscope of shades, from cool neutrals to bright explosions of colour. And with styles that stand out from the crowd, give a gentle nod to the latest trends, they are the most comfortable you'll ever wear!

With a passion for style, Hotter's Senior Designer Ellspeth showcases the shoes she loves and the trends we're all lusting after this season. "One of my favourites has to be Flower Power because I love big, bold prints. And nautical too, it's fun, eye-catching and it's a trend that's here to stay!

"In every pair we design not only do we hide secret comfort concept features like underfoot cushioning, lightweight flexible soles, and super soft leathers but we also carefully craft the finishing touches that gives our shoes their stand out appeal."

 

Whatever style or design you're after, Hotter have nailed it- Styles for feeling pretty, Nautical niceness, Tuxedo Inspiration, Colour and Flower Power are all the current trends featured for this Summer Season!

 

Having recently attended an intimate blogger event to catch up on the latest styles currently on sale for this season it was also great to get a sneaky peek at their deliciously wonderful Autumn/Winter range, it really promises some fabulous designs that will prove very popular not just in style  and current trends but in comfort too! 

 

Of course you can't have a Hotter meeting without the Hotter Bus in residence!

 

 

We fine dined and the food was truly delicious, paired with good company from fellow bloggers and Michelle from Wingfield PR and Melanie at Hotter:

 

A big thanks to Hotter and Wingfield PR for hosting such a wonderful get together!!

 

 

 

 So of course I couldn't wait for my new sandals to arrive and this Summer I plumped for the gorgeous Leeward design, which unsurprisingly is part of their best seller range for this season:

 

 

To me they have a nod to the Swedish hasbeens but obviously with the wonderful Hotter comfort concept thrown in! They really are perfect for Summer and being neutral means they will go with virtually anything and everything in my Summer wardrobe!!

 

If you've not already chosen your summer shoes yet, not just for every day but if you've a special occasion or event to go to then do check Hotter out- not only are they availbale online but there are lots of branches nationwide you are sure to find one not far from you!!