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

we are back

Sorry for the silence, we have been away, I took a trillion pics and will post on it very soon. In the meantime my browsing has thrown up a few things this week. these Point Sur jeans look so right | Shopbop spring sale is on | Luru Home vintage pillow heaven | cannot wait for Camomile London to open | new black top sorted thanks to H+M

zara culotte-style jumpsuit

I have always been a fan of the jumpsuit. Easy, cool and great for summer when my legs are illuminous white. Wintery ones are harder to find but this deep V, culotte-style at Zara is gorgeous. I would dress it down with a leather jacket, it could easily work for meetings, dinner, christmas parties, black tie weddings...also check out this Mango one and this Splendid number. 

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

lacy lacy lacy

Bit of black lace in summer? Why not. Just add relaxed jeans and flats. I love these below, Love Sam at Shopbop (spied on my new blog crush Le Catch) and Lace Tee at Topshop. Have a great weekend x 

a few good dresses by topshop, self portrait and asos

Love these picks for summer parties, polo, weddings, raves or play dates. Ha ha. Have you hit the Rag & Bone sample sale yet? 

Topshop 

selling out fast

Self Portrait 

as worn by Martha Ward

Asos 

this looks much prettier in real life - the colours are paler and prettier

Topshop

love this little romper too...

win 1000 GBP shopbop giftcard via liberty london girl

Liberty London Girl is hosting a great competition with Shopbop, open internationally, you can win 1000 GBP to spend. Winter wardrobe sorted. Just comment on one her picks, as seen here. The competition closes Tuesday next week. From her edit I think I'd go for...Linda Farrow for The Row sunglasses, Alexis Bittar cuff, Clare Vivier clutch, Pamela Love spike earrings...

the blues

I know pink is the new colour for dresses this Spring/Summer. But I fancy wearing bright bright cobalt/YSL/royal blue. So there...

Gat Rimon at Rue Madame Hong Kong

Rory Beca at Shopbop

Warehouse UK  (GBP 72 but they only seem to have it in orange in the sale)

lucy in disguise

Whilst we were immersed in culture (for once) at the HK Art Fair last week (loved it btw), London was celebrating, Willa Keswick opened her fabulous new store The Village Bicycle (more on that later) and Lily Allen, together with her sister Sarah Owen, launched their own vintage-inspired clothing line at Harvey Nichols. The 18-piece collection called Lucy in Disguise follows their vintage store, which I posted on here and rather liked. The good news is that it will be available here at Lane Crawford, and also on Shopbop (which ships to HK). I'll let you know when it arrives in store...

Sarah Owen and Lily Allen in their own designs

*image from catwalkqueen