Mid season staples: the navy blazer

I'm in the midst of a wardrobe swap over and this week I am digging out four "tran-seasonal" must-haves, starting with the navy blazer. Mine is from Balenciaga and one of the best buys I have ever made, but recently I had this Reiss number in the office for a shoot and thought the fabric and cut were excellent given it's price. Wear with denim, t-shirt and flats or over a dress. 

NOTE: always roll the sleeves up for a relaxed, modern look.

REISS navy blazer £189

Balenciaga blazer, AA t-shirt, Lofli jeans, Chanel bag, Jimmy Choo shoes

Today I am wearing...

My new amazing SiennaX fake tan! I figured if summer doesn't come to me I might as well pretend it does. More on this amazing treatment here http://www.sienna-x.co.uk/

Grunge

In the past few days I've been preparing mood boards and trend reports for next A/W, looking at what I think women will want to wear next season. Inspired by Chanel's catwalk collection I am doing my version of "grunge" with lots of black, knitwear and leather jacket. Spring? Not yet judging by the landscape behind me...

Whistles leather jacket, Banana Republic scarf, Cos trousers, Marni socks, Top Shop shoes, Chanel bag

WIT Wedding Wednesday: cellulite-free legs

Every year at beginning of April, I am suddenly reminded that summer is just around the corner and that bikini time is not-so-long away.  This year I have the extra inventive of wanting to look great on my honey money and wedding pics so I am extra aware. So for the 5th consecutive year, I am starting my beautifying anti-cellulite regime made of a little more greens, a bit of exercise and Fat Girl Slim. There aren't many beauty products I am prepared to sware by, but Fat Girl Slim is one of them. I am not quite sure if it's the every-day evening massage (I apply it religiously every night April through to the end of the summer) or the actual cream , but this product does the trick every year and I love it. This year I am also introducing a new tool of the anti-cellulite trade, the Fat Girl Slimulator which helps stimulate circulation whilst you shower.

 

 

So here's how I do it:

1. Shower (twice a week with a good scrub- I love Clinique body sparkle)
2. Massage sluggish areas with Fat Girl Slimulator
3. Dry
4. A quick feet-to-hearts dry body brush (I use an old body brush but Elemis does a good one)
5. Apply Fat Girl Slim to thighs starting from behind the knee working way up to bum, hips and tummy.
6. That's it

Fat Girl Slim £26.80 click here (UK)
or for Europe shipping buy here http://www.blissworld.co.uk/

Spring Summer or more like Winter?

Like for many of you, deciding what to wear these days is becoming seriously tricky. One day it's sunny and warm and the next is overcast and chilly. My tactic is layering. Start with a mid-season basic (skirt/dress/trousers) and dress it up in layers that can be taken off. Under my jumper is a lightweight sweatshirt in case the sun comes out..

Zara coat, grey maxi jumper, HM pleather leggings, New Look ballerinas and Prada bag.