The Animal Print Reigns Chief

I was off out to the Backstreet Boys film premier/concert last week - yes, honestly, I love them.  I don't get how people can like music then disown it (I am fiercely loyal in all walks of life!).  Damn it those boys can sing and not only that, they still can 22 years later......that's just a little 'in your face' for all the haters/laughers out there he he he!  I knew I was going to have an hour or two spare before hand to wonder the streets of London so needed comfort yet wanted to feel a little smarter than just the jeans and t-shirt I had on.  My old faithful Zara coat did the job along with my vintage hat find from last year.  I literally had a beaded style t-shirt on (ok and a thermal vest) underneath as I do get hot on the tube etc.  Throw on my cashmere H&M scarf for extra neck warmth and I was good to go.  

Hat; Vintage
Coat; Zara
Scarf; H&M
Bracelet (rose gold, just seen); Annie Haak
Jeans; Topshop
Bag; Prada
Boots; Sam Edelman

For my regular readers - spot Lizzie the cat!

T-shirt; Topshop (beaded up the top, forgot to grab a photo!)

I love how animal print really can just add something to an outfit without making it too much.  This Alice Temperley scarf was the perfect addition to my otherwise fairly bland outfit.  I don't ever feel 100% comfortable with a lot of black on so before I ran out of the house to a client, I added this scarf.  The print brought another dimension to the look and as it has a lighter stone colour in it, it also took the eye away from my black bottom half.

Merino Jumper; Gap
Scarf; Alice Temperley
Bracelet; Annie Haak
Watch; Tag Heuer
Skirt; Mango
Tights; Primark
Boots; Ash
Lucky Black Cat; Lizzie

I think this scarf was called the 'panther' print, it's a few seasons old now

The Ash Press Day

I had a half day in London the other week where I raced around to a few press days and sample sales in between school drop off's and parents evening.  I shunned the tube and reckon I walked a fair old few miles but I love London so any opportunity to view it from ground level, I take it.  First off I went to the Ash SS15 press day.  For those of you who don't know the brand (where have you been??) they are pretty damn famous for their Jalouse boot and wedge trainers.  New to 2015 is their clothing line, some great pieces in store for us all.  Here's a round up of my favourites.

Their new clothing collection has a simple colour palette with distinctive yet un-fussy patterns.  The quilted texture, looked just as good in the flesh.

The leather items were stunning.

Suede boots - my absolute favourite and the peep toes weren't bad either!

Their wedge trainers are still there with the trainer addition of animal prints, colour and sparkles.

For those of you who thought the skater shoe was a one season wonder, think again.

Snake print, fringing, studding, leather and suede = WINNERS!

I'm not a huge fan of the heavier sole but agree they are very trendy.  However the snake print can stay for good!

If I wasn't such a tight Mummy then I would so be decking my girls out in their shoes - oh and grab myself a matching pair of trainers!

The leather back pack is back for another season.  Stunning leather, a true made to last item.

Fringing also back again next season with three amazing easy to wear colours available

Simple and chic, love this so much 

So what to wear on a damp day walking around London?  My leather skirt of course!  I wore a simple thin merino jumper (with a vest under for extra warmth, naturally) and kept colour out accept for my jacket.

Jumper; Gap
Bracelet; Annie Haak
Watch; Tag
Skirt; Mango
Boots; Topshop

Jacket; Zara
Bag; Balenciaga

I may have made an impromptu purchase at the Ash sample sale but that can wait until another post....!