i've got knits

Slightly chilly weather out there. I've spied this sleeveless tunic style at Whistles (great with culottes), this stripe by Cheap Monday (similar to the YSL or Chloe one), this chunky white by Topshop Unique (which has been spotted on a lot of editors) simple stripes at APC, classic grey ribbed knit by Maje (above) and the high street cashmere hero at Uniqlo. 

ruffle up

Love a ruffle. I picked this one up at H&M. This is how good it looks on super stylist Martha Ward. More ruffle inspiration here, love this See by Chloe. 

in the (warm, no need for thermals or windbreakers) uk

 

 

Hi there, I'm in the UK, it is boiling, wooooooo hoooooo! Apologies for the silence but we are catching up with family and friends, more socialising, less styling :) here are a few things for you to browse...

 

this is a gorgeous lip colour Poppy Pop

these shades

have you tried this yet?

Second Female....a Danish label I spied

this playsuit has nearly sold out everywhere

going for gold

some Ancient Greek Sandals at The Outnet 

 

I will be back soon x

everyone in new york is wearing...a black midi dress

The black midi dress, so simple and works perfectly with this seasons sandals. Try Aritzia, Gap, Zara, Acne Studios or Asos. 

*image via theyallhateyus

the new espadrilles

The espadrille has had a makeover, and yes they are allowed in the city. Stripes (above) by Soludos. Leopard print at Topshop. Snakey by H&M. Suede beauties by Aquazzura. Gold and metallic at Zara. Smoking slipper style by Soludos. 

*image via sincerely jules

gladiators

Gladiator tie-to-the-thigh sandals, it might take 45 minutes to leave the house but they are capable of hiding all signs of drunkenly applied fake tan. I love these styles:

 Loeffler Randall | Chloe | Topshop | Warehouse | Next | J Crew* | Loeffler Randall*

*LR have a friends and family sale 20% off and J Crew have 25% off

*images from interest via theyallhateus and pandora sykes 

spring boho

New boho/embroidered/lacy/white top needed urgently please. Here are some high and low options…broderie angalaise by Etoile Isabel Marant, panels at Warehouse, Beyond Vintage lace and crochet, pineapple print at Anthropologie, cropped top and skirt by Zara, or a shirt option Zara, a very pretty Zimmermann smock and this blouse has been spotted on a lot of fashion editors. Panic over.

*image via NYmag

in search of a stylish iPhone case

iPhone covers…slightly dull purchase but lets be honest you will be looking at it every day…a mult-million-trillion times. I have had lots of compliments on this one by the Rifle Paper Co., this marble one is also very stylish (spied by The Frugality), I like this print at J Crew. 

Oh and there is always Lanvin. 

*image via theyallhateus 

winter sun

I'm off to the sunshine. I know. Dreaming of a new beach wardrobe...this pom pom basket, sandals by K Jacques or J crew sale, this cover up, this playsuit or this one, or a new bikini by Varley or Topshop. My little man will be rocking bright coral. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year! 
Thank you for reading, see you in 2015 
xxxx

*image via pinterest

wish list

If your slightly unorganised husband/boy/partner/parent/cat hasn't been shopping for you yet you might want to forward a few of these wish list items on…

fluffy sandals - & Other Stories 

heart clutch - asos

 cashmere leopard onesie...oh yes - Marks and Spencer

magic cream for hungover faces - Charlotte Tilbury

cute studs - Tiny Armour on Etsy 

cosy chalet socks - Woolrich

this tea cup - Yvonne Ellen Etsy

a diamond disc - Erica Tanov or honey bee stacking rings - Silver May

cheetah booties -  Loeffler Randall  

round sunglasses - Illesteva

bucket bag - Helmer or this one - J Crew

boob lamp - Jonathan Adler 

always love navy cashmere - Uniqlo

gorgeous pics of your little people - Coral Garlick

this raisin lip sheer - Beauty Counter or this Burning Love Lipgloss - Nars

embroidered jacket - Zara 

more grey skinnies - Frame

party outfits

Everyone is asking me about party outfits. "No LBD, something unique, don't want to look boring…please...thank you Lucy"

Black culotte jumpsuit by Pixie Market 

Bead and sequin sparkler at Asos (or just the clutch is cool)

Leopard by Rag & Bone 

Slightly bonkers but fun by Sadie Williams at & Other Stories 

Metallic snake jumpsuit at Topshop

Something relaxed (add crazy shoes to fox it up a little) at Day Birger et Mikkelsen  

Red lace wonder at Pixie Market  

Feather top (add a midi (this is amazing and blush and black always work) by Tibi 

Winter white (add big jewels, berry lips and high high heels) at Hush 
If you don't fancy buying new clothes just grab a new clutch (furry or feathery or tasseled) or add some pom poms to your shoes. Yep. 

The dress pictured above is Chanel. Go for your life.

chatting...

Things we've been chatting about recently at secretstylist HQ…aren't these boots incredible? can we buy these ears for ourselves? what about a velvet print dress for christmas parties? or animal? how gorgeous this knit is (spied on cup of jo) …have you ordered your fur yet? If I buy this for my man I can totally borrow it…

charlotte tilbury make up at net-a-porter

Everyone is raving about it, and now its available here in the US. Whoop. I can stop looking so ugly now :) So what should you try? I've read lots of reviews and these are the beauties, according to the experts...

Filmstar Bronze & Glow

Full Fat Lashes 5 Star Mascara - Glossy Black

The Retoucher

Rock 'N' Kohl Liquid Eye Pencil - Marlene Midnight

the little black dress...for summer

Maybe I've been in New York too long but I love black in summer. Simple, chic, easy in crazy heats and perfect for running around after little ones. Poppy rocks the skater dress from Topshop. I've also seen this tank dress by James Perse, this silk maxi in the sale at J Crew and I love love love this crochet-cotton dress by Etoile Isabel Marant pictured below. Happy 4th of July, hope you have a great long weekend x

images: daily mail / net-a-porter

needle and thread constellation maxi dress at net-a-porter

Seriously gorgeous and sold out...but check out the other equally stunning designs here or join the wait list here.

peter pilotto for target lands at net-a-porter

Just had a Sunday morning hungover whoops click purchase moment...
Floral-print dress by Peter Pilotto for Target at Net-A-Porter.

maje parka in the sale...whoop

I am back! I am working on relaunching the site, but in the meantime check out some great buys which I have had my eye on recently. This Maje parka is delicious, and in the sale...hunted down by those great people at Lyst...

mother's day

What to buy her? Mine is obsessed with Zara, travels so often she's nicknamed Judith Chalmers, loves golf, tennis and shopping/lunching with me. She calls me Petal, Bo or Fatty. How lovely. We do that spooky thing of phoning each other when the other one was just thinking or talking about the other one (if that makes any sense). She might drive me mad sometimes but she's the most important woman in my life, she's my best friend and I adore her. If she's very lucky she might just receive one of these in the post on Sunday...

Yummy Mummy notebook by Smythson, perfect beach to bar top from Zara for her next hols, pretty pink flowers from Wild at Heart, silver pearl necklace from Stella & Dot

cos opening in hong kong..net-a-porter hong kong...and secret sales

So much going on in the Kong. I heard a rumour COS was opening and its been confirmed, arriving this summer on Queens Road Central! Net-A-Porter are expanding to Asia and looking for fabulous people - if you're keen check here or contact Jeanine at Niin or pop along to her event at The Space tomorrow (flyer below). Orlebar Brown are popping up at Sidewalk boutique for two weeks so stop the boy from looking like Tony Blair on holiday any longer and pop along to the launch - 4 Gough Street - Thursday 8 March - 7-10pm.

spring baggage

With all these pastel clothes floating about, the dark tan and black bags don't really rock it. I'm being asked about spring bags...check these lovelies out...

zara blush shopper, miu miu satchel, zara tan shopper

dkny shoulder bag, gryson satchel, topshop cutie