the short edit

So there's chambray with scallop edge at Club Monaco (in the sale, other colours available, Gap are also doing a similar style), silk print by Rag & Bone, white embroidery at Boden, denim boyfriends at Madewell, white denim Current Elliott or short-short-short-never-bend-down-or-eat denim at Free People. High waisted smarter denim at Pixie Market, stripes by Zara, a great print at Asos, or a culotte style, also at Asos. Simple navy linen by Whistles, dalmatian print by Andotherstories, or these at Hush which sell out every summer.

*images via the sartorialist

dungarees...overalls...jumpsuits

Nope these aren't for me. They're for the little man. I bought Gap toddler girl overalls a few sizes up, the legs are slimmer. For a similar look (for you)... Madewell, Gap, H and M, Selected Femme, looove this below at Reformation, Anthropologie. 

the best summer jackets

I am always being quizzed about summer jackets. Slim pickings this year but I saw this one above by Masscob at KJ's Laundry in The Times, a Madewell kimono style, sort of light denim relaxed number (amazing description) at Reformation, smarter linen blazer option by Club Monaco, cropped knit at Hush and another blue print at Mango. Lulu Kennedy just launched a collection with M&S and I love this one, if you need something a bit more structured this linen blazer at J Crew is a good bet. Cos has a cropped pink/red print option here and this mesh one caught my eye...

white and lacy

Blame the Chloe campaign, its time to fake tan and get leggy. Zara have a great lacy selection, here, here, here and here (very cropped). This Madewell one is flying off the shelves. Slightly smarter dress by Finery London, a more geometric option at Whistles, a tunic by Mint Velvet in the UK and one for the beach at PilyQ. I will post on sandals next week, in the meantime these Loeffler Randall ones are pretty epic.

*images via zara | interest they all hate us, vogue, the londoner 

spring jacket as seen on pandora sykes

Pandora pulls off some great outfits. Fashion Features Editor at The Sunday Times Style, you can follow her sartorial adventures here. Her jacket, worn above, is by Cecile Copenhagen. I found similar styles at Mango, here (in blue) and here, plus this Madewell style (FYI Madewell is now stocked on Net-A-Porter :))

everyone in new york is wearing…studs

Big earrings have been out for a while now, replaced by random shapes or pretty Bauble Bar constellations (as seen above on Fashion Me Now). I love wearing these by brvts (which I have featured before), for similar try these at Tiny Armor. I have seen a lot of girls wearing gold safety pins by Catbird, love this web, or you could try something pave by Anna Sheffield or this selection at Madewell. Oh and these are very pretty. 

*image via fashion me now 

great heels

I've always been hopeless with heels. I like to walk quickly and dance easily....but then I saw these on Little Spree blog, Sam Edelman Zavier, in the sale, not too sky high and look great. I also really like these suede Madewell pumps in coral, grey and black and would happily wear anything by Loeffler Randall. Have a great weekend x

where to shop (and more) in new york + new shops opening in hong kong

I am suffering from a rather good night eating and drinking too much at Beauty & Essex (another Avroko stunner), they serve champagne in the restroom (note the new lingo) which is rather fabulous. So I thought I'd share some NY shopping tips which I have found...

Jo of Cup of Jo has put together a fabulous series of where to eat/stay/shop and much more in New York. I plan on trying all the restaurants and shops over the coming months and working on my own little list too. From her mentions I know Catbird in Williamsburg is a must and so is Madewell. See her guide here for eating....sleeping...and most importantly...shopping :)

I also found this rather good list on Racked NY of The 38 Essential New York Stores.

In Hong Kong look out for new store Polkadot Boutique which is opening this weekend, we'll be checking it out and reporting back next week, and watch out for Avec Amour, a new lingerie boutique which stocks the very pretty brand Mimi Holliday, they will be hosting an opening party next Thursday...

*Random Twiggy image (from here) because I love her style