the new frame boyfriend jeans at intermix are 25% off

The new boyfriend jeans this spring are white. Not good news for those of us who go outside/ drink coffee/ have children/ use public transport/ are generally messy and don't wash that often. To reduce stress levels I would go for this very light blue pair by the boyfriend masters Frame. Luckily they are 25% off at Intermix (use the code BDFEB15 for 25% off all month on a single full priced item). Alternatively head to Topshop and buy a Tide pen.

the shopbop sale

The Shopbop sale is on again, 25% off with the code FAMILY25 until 16 October. Literally out of control. Feast your eyes on this gorgeous Sophie Hulme (as pictured above on The Northern Light), these famous Frame jeans, this leather jacket, these new gold heels and this mohair coat. Now eat baked beans for a month x

grey paige jeans for 49 USD!

These Paige jeans are just 49 USD now in the sale at Calypso St Barth (down from 285 USD!), I wrote about them way back when. They are great, I've worn them lots. Don't be scared of the thigh zip x 

skinny black jeans

A stylish girlfriend recently recommended Whistles jeans, they are mid rise, stretchy comfortable and jet black. Skinny legs. Boom. The key is in the mid rise cut (especially for those of us with babes :) ), the Frame Le Skinny de Jeanne are also completely amazing, and apparently a Madewell pair are the worlds most flattering jeans according to Cup of Jo. So there you go.

*image from pinterest

calypso sale...antik batik and paige denim

I know we should be chatting about knits and boots but I can't help clinging on to summer with these Calypso sale goodies. The Antik Batik sandals sold out online but try calling as some stores still have stock, $275 to $109. Whoop. Or try this more fall-friendly purchase of Paige grey jeans with moto details, $285 to $99. Happy days.

sales buy: acne jeans at matches fashion

Tempting as it is the buy another floaty white thing for summer, the sales are actually great for trying designer items which people swear by. Acne jeans are one of those. Fashion Editor Sarah Clark from Little Spree raves about them and my friend Lucy Watson looks ridiculously slim in them. I am giving them a try...

light blue gap jeans

These are on my wish list for spring (if it ever arrives), they look great with slippers or pointy flats. Always Skinny and Boyfriend Jeans from Gap.

embrace yellow

Inspired by the yellow at the Emmys I purchased this bright cashmere jumper at Uniqlo this week (they have a sale on cashmere until Sunday), love it with grey skinnys and spiky jewels. 

Yellow cashmere jumper at Uniqlo / Anton Heunis necklace and earrings at My Wardrobe / Skinny Jeans by Rag & Bone (image via Shopbop)

its friday. go naked

I often feel slightly naked when I wear my blush jeans. I love them. I love blush coloured anything. It is the easiest and prettiest colour to mix with this seasons florals and brights. It rocks with black, and grey, and it can't help looking expensive. Get some.

from left...

top from Zara, jeans from French Connection, blazer from Aritzia (love that shop), skirt (in the sale) by Tibi, maxi skirt from Topshop, sunglasses (in the sale) by Agent Provocateur

 

just imagine...if you sat on this sofa you'd disappear...

 

gap hong kong

So GAP has landed in Hong Kong. We were missing some good quality  (and affordable) basics so I bet people are pretty happy. I love these loose t-shirts (whoop whoop they are in the sale) and I've always worn their black skinny trouser/jean things. If you are in New York check their 1969 store on Broadway, no one seems to know about it so its quiet and often has better stock, especially sold out items like leather trousers etc...

the loose t-shirt which loves to be under blazers and piled with jewels

incredibly comfortable skinny black trousers

the same t-shirt in heather/grey

emily bought these leopard print jeans and rocks them

rocking animal print

Animal print belongs to my boss during my days at Grebstad Hicks. Lynn wore it well, head to toe, 365 days a year! I love injecting a bit of animal print into my wardrobe, and this season there are some great options around. Try a semi-subtle scarf, a blatant jean or a super subtle boot...



This gorgeous scarf by Lily and Lionel (who I love), in the sale at The Outnet

I saw a girl wearing these at the weekend and they looked incredible! By Current Elliott, the grey ones, from Matches

Isabel Marant boots at Barneys. Enough said.

hong kong shopping: red jeans

Apologies for the delay in posts this week, there is a lot going on in secretstylist world, all to be revealed soon. I was excited to see the arrival of these red J Brand jeans at Lane Crawford this week, just a few weeks after my coloured jeans/trousers post. They are HK$1900 and in stores now. Love them. Inspiration on how to wear them below...

*images from The Sartorialist via Wearing It Today

hong kong style: the best way to do colour

I am loving the colour movement. The brights in the shops rock right now. As usual Zara has nailed it, with eye-popping blue dresses, pinks, oranges, dusky pink and fuchsias. Nothing says colour better than a jean or trouser though. Reserved for the brave, the savvy wearer knows that colour blocking works and they don't mind being likened to a zoom ice lolly. So join them, yes you can add a neutral colour / grey top / navy blazer, but don't chicken out. Do it while you can, we will be back to dull and dreary minimal before you know it.

Red jeans by Acquaverde, from Rue Madame, they have them in light pink (ideal for Hong Kong summer) and teal too (this colour has sold out but more stock is coming soon...)

Blush coloured jeans by Rag & Bone, from Net-A-Porter

Bright pink skinny trousers, love them, by Zara

And in blue, they do jeans too, by Zara

Can't face those options? I love this dress, seems everyone else did too as it has virtually sold out, if you see it, buy it, Zara

the best flares in town

I have been searching for the perfect flares. A break from the skinnys, they are ridiculously flattering, great with wedges and rock the 70s trend. So take advantage of our (rather manky) cooler March/April weather and try some out. Here are the best flares around...

The fashion insiders fave, the Marrakesh by MiH, available from My-Wardrobe, also try their New York style for a slimmer flare

A slightly more subtle flare from Rag & Bone, available from Net-A-Porter

Wide leg trouser jean, smarten up and you could wear them to work, from Gap

Some flare inspiration from The Sartorialist...