London Fashion Week: Day 4 Crazy Colour

Photos by Lois Bunnipunch / Cardigan: Primark (current)

Necklace: H&M (old)

Batman Top: Primark (current)

Pants: Primark

Platforms: Y.R.U

Leopard Print Bag: TK Maxx*

I had not planned on going on the 4th day, but as I looked at some of my photos of designers collections they were blurred (blogger fail). I decided I may as well pop back get the photos, have lunch with friends and than go pick up my son from school. I had no outfit planned and just grabbed at prints, it's very out there even for me but I loved wearing this (kinda like wearing PJ's). I also had the pleasure of seeing Jay Briggz collection, which I'll be sharing so that alone was worth coming back for. This TK Maxx bag was a lifesaver as I could carry everything with the need for another bag, and as much as I love my rainbow platforms they are not cobble friendly (note for next season). Overall I had a great time at London Fashion Week, keeping a balance is important and also having fun with what you wear. 

 That's So Yesterday & TK Maxx for LFW 

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London Fashion Week SS15 - It's A Bag Thing

Sometimes the easiest why to change the look of most things in your wardrobe, is to change your bag be it backpack, handbag or satchel the choice is endless. It can be an investment piece, on trend or something fun but it can change up those go to outfits. Personally I like fun bags, as your outfit can remain grown up but than you have something playful. 

I think fashion should be fun, and a statement bag is an instant way to show that. Of course it's a good idea to think about items you carry around with you daily when buying a new bag, and where you tend to go or if it's for a special event. So maybe a bigger bag for work and a small bag for weekends, I tend to have a mix of styles as having nothing but one type of bag can limit you. Having a backpack for days where I need to have my boys things or a change of footwear is perfect, and clutches are great for a night out where I tend to bring my pass, keys, purse and phone. Bucket bags are smarter than backpacks but have heaps of space. Also a bag with pockets are great for being able to carry makeup and glasses etc.. and not end up with a phone covered in lipstick. Material is a big factor too, can you clean it down if it's an everyday bag? As a bag you will only use every now and than is not such a issue. 

Here were some of my favourites from the cobbles at London Fashion Week - Clutches seem to win the bag war and came in all shapes and sizes (they just add instant cool to an outfit). An egg bag by Luna on the moon, all seeing eye from designer Sunita Mukhi, Topshop's monster faux fur clutch or Catseye pop art number. Can you spy my D.I.Y bag from TK Maxx? 

                                                   That's So Yesterday & TK Maxx for LFW 

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London Fashion Week S/S 15 - On The Cobbles With TK Maxx

This season kicked off with a bang, I arrived on Friday bright and early in hope of snapping people before they had to dash off to shows. Thankful the sun was shinning brightly and everyone was cheery, unlike back in February with the pouring rain and everyone huddled under umbrellas together. Clutch bags were everywhere (including myself), but I did spot a shaun the sheep bag aka the best bag ever! 

As the weather here in London is warm but breezy most people were embracing layers. There were hints of faux fur in collars and bags, and monochrome was still hitting hard. One thing I love the most about fashion week is seeing what fellow bloggers are rocking, and they didn't disappoint. As I couldn't make the shows I had been invited to I scrolled Instagram, and cried a little inside at how amazing the collections were. 

Saturday was equally as busy and a lot of people I met missed shows, as LFW workouts took hold -Cobbles + travelling to different places for shows + street style spotting + going to presentations  = Sore everything. Most of the time people only see the glamour, but what you don't see on Instagram is everyone's eye bags behind their shades. That's the beauty of it, there is so much work that goes into everything and everyone breaks out their best to make it glam and fabulous. The flat shoe has been embraced more, so thankful if you couldn't face the cobble fun house you could style it out with boots, brogues and bright trainers. I was lucky enough to go to Fashion Scout and see the new designers collections which I'll be sharing this week as well as what I wore and more street style. 

                                               That's So Yesterday & TK Maxx for LFW 

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Street Style: London Fashion Week A/W14 Day 2

The second day of London fashion week was far better than the first, it rained for a short while and than the sun decided to cut us all a break and shine a little. It was also better for capturing all the street style, and trust me there was plenty so much so I will have to squeeze in another day 2 street style addition. I'll talk about what I wore above tomorrow, so lets talk more about trends I spotted on the cobbles. I noticed spring green being a big hit, wore with clashing prints and colours green is the new pink in my opinion.  As a lot of people have been wearing the pink coat (myself included) I think a green coat will be on my wish list. I liked that there seem to be hints of it all around, as if summer were about to bloom. If your not a massive fan of the colour you could also wear some green accessorise instead, a statement necklace, bag or shoes.

Also layering (again) I always say this but really it's so easy to take what you have and layer it up with a few new pieces, like the shirt wore under a dress. We have seen people layering t-shirts for that 90s effect, but you can't always do this. If you want it in a work situation then layered a shirt is a perfect mini trend to try out. Swap your skirt for a summer dress that would layer nicely over the top. Or you could even try it with a roll neck in black or grey, it's very chic, simply but will refresh your key pieces. I think if London fashion week has shown anyone anything also is have a fun umbrella, I spotted some really cute ones fun and practical. Also to really #StyleItBeIt go for some statement head wear, you could try a woollen hat with a pom pom, rock a turban or a simple beanie with a brooch pined on. I think this is ideal in jazzy up your winter wardrobe (again we like that it also keeps our ears warm) and trying something new.

                                                     That's So Yesterday & TK Maxx for LFW

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