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Goodbye July and hello August! I don't know about yourselves but I have definitely felt a wee chill in the air recently. My spidey senses are telling me that summer is coming to an end and that autumn/winter is on its way.

This autumn/winter is going to be slightly different for me as I will be grabbing my tartan woolen wrap coat rather than a beau to keep me warm! I have been on the auld Tinder app which is still as terrible as it was 3 and a half years ago. Some guys just have no class and jump straight in with the lines like "We would have fun together" BOKE! I definitely believe that " Hey, hows it going" or "Hello, what have you been up to" are still pretty effective when trying to start a conversation. Call me crazy!

I am personally looking to get my own wee flat and concentrate on my work and blog right now so I am not really looking for a new relationship. However, I'm not being too strict with myself, I am still going on dates and talking to guys and if I meet someone then great, if not, I'm not fussed. At least, I will be have an excellent A/W wardrobe which is what the post is gonna about but I'd thought I'd fill you in on the search for that special someone. 

There are some really great trends coming up the autumn/winter and here they are: 

Animal Print

This one is a goodie! I am absolutely obsessed with leopard right now. All the big high street names have stocked up on the print however a couple more are joining in on the fun... ZEBRA and SNAKE! Zebra and Snake prints are looking to find a more hit with the streetstyle fashionistas. 

Zebra Print Pinafore Dress £55

Aubrey Snake Flat Leather Boots £79

Zara SNAKESKIN PRINT BLOUSE £39.99 

Zara LEOPARD PRINT TROUSERS £29.99

Tartan 

I know that some folk it plaid or flannel but to us Scots.. its TARTAN! I personally am the lookout fot a tartan woolen trench/wrap coat this winter! I completely feel in love with the Burberry PVC tartan trench coat at the start of the year and since then have had my heart set on finding a winter version and lucky me its also a AW18 trend so fingers crossed one will be easy to find. 

Topshop Brushed Check Beret £12 

Reserved Suit  Checked blazer £49.99  Suit Trousers £24.99 

ASOS DESIGN tartan check mini tux dress with pephem £55.00

Silver style 

I personally find it really hard to style sparkly or silver coloured accessories and clothes. I got a pair of kitten heeled boots from Marks and Spencer last christmas, I think i've worn them twice. I absolutely adore them too so I am really glad this is an upcoming trend this season to help me with some inspo! 

Silver Sequin Jumpsuit - Topshop £99

METALLIC BIKER JACKET - Zara £69.99

Trim satin trousers Mango - WAS £59.99 NOW £15.99

So there are a few trends to look out for this season and if you spot a tartan woolen trench coat pretty please send me the link!!! Please leave your comments below if you enjoy this post. Rx 

Holiday Wishlist

 I am going on holiday to Florida in a few weeks and I was planning on waiting til after I came back to make my return but hey ho I am feeling inspired today and I'd just thought that I'd share with you all what pieces I am looking to take away with me.

 SHORTS AND SKIRTS

 I honestly cannot go on holiday without a skirt - it would be just really weird and with that said - I really cannot go on holiday without a denim skirt so I have decided to throw myself a challenge and expand my skirt collection. Linen which makes it perfect for those humid nights! A good length which means I can wear to work in the future if need be! I love the tie at the waist, I actually have a couple of pairs of the trousers with this and they look very flattering on. For £29 this will deffos be coming to America with me! Yup its denim but in my defence... its white denim haha! I just instantly fell in love with this skirt (below), you can mix and match it with day to night pieces. It will really bring my tan too and I just think its a really simple piece that works the with pretty much anything.

I personally have really big thighs so I absolutely hate wearing shorts but for Florida they are very practical especially whilst walking around the parks and getting off and on rides. It's hard to get shorts that bang on trend but also sporty and practical thanks ASOS - you have answered my short dreams! 

Linen Button Paperbag Mini Skirt £29 

MOTO White Denim Mini Skirt £29

ASOS DESIGN Frill Hem Shorts In Orange Print £14

ASOS TALL Basic Legging Shorts £6

DRESSES

Onto dresses now, I love a wee summer dress. Very minimal effort needed to style up. I like to the let my dresses do the talking. As my style evolves I am starting to go for that minimalistic approach. Simple outfits are still chic. You can dress them up, dress them down perfect for nighttime or a shopping day around the Florida mall or the outlets! 

STRAPPY LINEN DRESS £29.99

  Strappy mini dress £12.99

TOPS/TEES

Of course this a shopping/sporty holiday so plain tees are the top of my list. You can dress them up and down, wear with short, skirts or trousers! I have so many plain tees in basically the colours of the rainbow and I seriously urge everyone to have their own collection! Pastel pinks and stripes are very much a SS18 trend this season and I cant get enough! I cant remember the last time i bought something that was not pastel or stripey haha! 

ULTIMATE LIGHT PINK OVERSIZED T SHIRT £8.00

Stripe Cropped Tie Shirt £29.00

SWIMWEAR

Taking a dip into swimwear now. I usually go for bikinis for my holiday for this one I think ill mix and match my swimwear between bikinis and swimsuits. We are going swimming with dolphins so again looking for that balance for active as well as chicness of sunbathing! I love to purchase swimwear that will always be timeless! I think going to the bold but simple pieces means that I can use them again and again for future getaways. 

Wavy Ribbed Scoop Neck Swimsuit £24.00

RED MIX & MATCH SQUARE NECK CROPPED BIKINI TOP £12.00

RED MIX & MATCH HIGH WAISTED HIGH LEG BIKINI BOTTOM £10.00

SUNGLASSES

There is no particular style of sunglasses that I like. I basically just go with what suits my face. I have a round face so big chunky oversized glasses l like to go with to basically hide or something with a big lense and a round frame are also flattering. I feel really sassy with a good frame on! Big, dramatic and fabulous is how i want to feel in a pair of sunnies! I would like to invest in a pair of Dolce and Gabannas but i just do not trust myself that they wont get broken or lost!



Premium Acetate Chunky Frame Sunglasses £39.00





Marvis Metal Cateye Sunglasses £20.00

I hope you enjoyed my little blog post about my Summer wishlist! I threw this together to get myself writing again. Please leave your comments below if you enjoyed this post!

Spring Trends 2018

Spring has sprung. Three words everyone cannot wait to say. Whilst we wait for the sun to start shining , the daffodils to bloom and the blossom trees to blossom, let's have a look at the key trends for the coming season.

Please note all the trends listed below will be Scottish proof.

1.Trouser Suits

Erika Cavallini SS18

Michael Kors SS18

I have one word for this trend. YES! I absolutely adore this trend. Perfect for work, perfect an event - perfect for a dress up/dress down/ mix and match scenario. I aspire to own more trouser suits. I have one and its black. This trend is just so me and my style, so  I will deffos be getting on board with this. See below the high street versions that have caught my eye.

Miss Guided Black Contrast Stitch Double Breasted Suit blazer Jacket - £40

Trousers SOLD OUT (£40)

Suit price £80

ZARA Long Blazer   £79.99

STRAIGHT CUT TROUSERS £39.99

Suit price: £119.98

2. Trainers

Celine

Louis Vuitton

Comfort is key! Finally, we no longer have to torture our feet. This trend is very tomboyish, again very masculine chic whilst being very edgy. The sporty trend took off the tail end of last year and its continuing to soar this year. I love items that can be dressed up and down so I love that big fashion brands are demonstrating how to style a comfortable and simple pair of trainers for day and night. Night?! You maybe thinking not a chance but I personally think that wearing a pair of trainers with maybe a wrap dress or tailored trousers and a simple t-shirt is definitely Friday night at the pub appropriate so hell yes I am very on board with this.

Topshop Ciara Chunky Trainers £38.00

Kurt Geiger Lassie White Low Top Trainers £69.00

3. Polka dot

Carolina Herrera 

Alexandre Vauthier 

My mother has always said that the Polka Dot print is timeless and how right she is. I have been wearing the polka dot print forever. It's a print that suits everyone of all shapes, sizes and ages. A simple print that can be manipulated in so many ways, ie monochrome, multi-colour, colour block. 

Topshop Spot Frill Trousers £49.00

H&M Flounced dress £39.99

4. Contrast Stitching

Ulla Johnson 

Chloé

I need to add this trend to my wardrobe. It is so retro, very 70s. The fine stitching just adds some much to what could have a been wee minimal look. I also feel like it is in-keeping with the western/cowboy trend that is starting to pop up too. I would style with this either a bold handbag and shoes or a simple pair of trainers as mentioned above for that no fuss, simply, stylish OOTD/OOTN. 

H&M Short twill jacket £29.99

Urban Outfitters Devon Fit + Flare Contrast Stitch Dress  $69.00 

5. Stripes 

House of Holland 

Stine Goya

Stripes. Colour blocking at it's best. I have to admit that I have only just starting wearing stripe print in last few months. I don't know why I guess I felt that it was a very bold print for me to pull off, that's different now. Recently,  I have fallen in love with retro looks particularly 70s and the 70s are making a massive come back. That House of  Holland outfit might be my fave outfit ever, its colourful but not too bold, comfortable, Summery.. ticks all my boxes for a Spring/Summer Wardrobe. 

Topshop Rainbow Striped Flared Trousers £25.00

Zara TOP WITH COLOURED STRIPES £19.99

My Christmas Wishlist

Its only 39 days til Christmas!!! I am so bloody excited for Christmas this year. It's gonna be my first Christmas with my Geordie dish Ross in our wee home. Me and Ross have been going out for nearly 2 and a half years now but every year previous to this one he went down to Newcastle to spend Christmas with his family and of course this is my first Christmas living away from my family so i have BIG plans in place to make it extra special for the both of us. Now, everybody knows that you gotta make a Christmas list for loved ones and this year i'm paying bills and rent so my Christmas list has doubled in size with all the things i wanna buy but can't afford to (lolz) I hate adult life. Find out some of things that i'm hoping to get my freckly little paws on this festive season.

1. Super Snug Faux Fur Coat

So i decided to sell my faux fur coats because I just felt like it was time for a change. I truly believe that you need to invest in a good coat and the coats i have owed or currently own, I have had for years. I have had inner battles with the search for replacements. I have my heart set on a proper statement faux fur, very bold but of course you need that neutral faux fur too. So it's out with old and in with new.
First up we have this gorgeous Double Breasted Faux Fur Coat  from Marks and Sparks. I first spotted this in the Braehead store while shopping with my Mum. I tried it on and instantly feel in love with it. It is super soft faux fur, very oversized which is a key trend for AW17 and its a very neutral colour which means it will go with everything but also gives off a very statement vibe.

2. Girl Boss Black Bag

I can not seem to determine what style or size of bag to use on a daily basis and then i spotted the The Aspinal Essential Tote 


Aspinal of London is a brand that i genuinely worship. The products are so classy and chic. I have been looking for just a very simply black bag to use on a daily basis for work and be able to dress up and down and then i landed on this. JUST LOOK IT! Its so perfect for everything i would use it for! Brilliant size, big enough to carry my laptop about but in a really subtle way. Absolutely love the subtle detailing of the animal print to jazz it up a bit and ... very on trend ! Really like that you can personalise it too with your initials. A price tag of £250, this is very much a dream pressie!

3.  Sparkly Ass Boots

I feel like my Christmas list is pretty much in keeping with all AW17 trends this year haha! Now me and a kitten heel have had a love/hate relationship over the years but working 9-5 Mon-Fri its quite hard to dress smart casual for work or style a day to night look with minimal effort. I dont want to be the gal wearing stillottes to work for 8 hours or carry lots of multiple bags about with me. These boots are the answer to my problems. So chic, very VERY festive, again very neutral and will go with everything! A price tag of £35 i think ive found myself a wee Christmas bargain that i will get lots of wear out of it during the festive season.
Kitten Heel Side Zip Ankle Boots

4. Starry Eyed Knitwear

I am not going to lie most of my knitwear is from either Primark or H&M. I used to think that spending hundreds of pounds on jumpers was a bit drastic but lets be honest, we all would if we had the money. I dont have the money. So im just going to dream. I spotted this while searching through Net a Porter and immediately thought that it just screamed RACHEL! The colour is insane! Red is very much my go to colour - all year round, not  just at Christmas lol! I absolutely adore anything star print and of course very statement. Bella Fraud is such a quirky chic brand and i aim to have a jumper in every colour! A price tag of £290 - this is "big" present and very much a treat!
Iggy Leopard Wool-Blend Sweater

5. Shiny Show Skirt

The vinyl trend is massive right now especially Vinyl trench coats but i cant  really connect with it . I just felt that id look like a black bin bag so this wee wish is definitely a style challenge more than die hard need in my life present. Although i look at this skirt and know exactly how i'd style it. Again its a very day to night style item. A price tag of £19.99, really great price and great wee addition to the wardrobe. (i might buy this myself lol)
Shiny Mini Skirt

6. Baker Boy Hat

I used to buy hats and never wear them but honestly since this trend came to light... I am very much on board! I bought a black one from ASOS a couple of months ago now and i just love it, its really does jazz every outfit! Now i am conquered the black hat i am really to experiment with colour and of course my go to colour is red. Very festive and very much a racho must need! A price tag of £15,  wee stocking filler perhaps?!
Fabric Baker Boy Hat


So that is my 2017 Christmas wishlist! On my best behaviour from now til Christmas! Rx

Net A Porter Dream Shopping List

My name is Rachel and I am a shopaholic.
I'd be the first to admit that i never really had a sense of fashion growing up, i just didn't know how to style myself to suit my personality. At school, i just tried to dress like everyone else and it resulted in my looking like a riot most of time. I guess in a way I didn't really understand that your clothes are a statement to who you are as a person and i lacked a lot of confidence. My go-to was anything black and that has actually really only changed in the last 18 months.
Recently, I've ditched the black and had more fun with my style, mix and matching different colours and experimenting and just trying to make myself in the clothes i wear. And i do! I feel fabulous! Why has my mindset towards fashion and personal style suddenly changed? My blog.
Since becoming a professional part-time blogger, I have been so inspired to have more fun with my style, seeing how fashion and style bloggers today put themselves together is just so amazing to me, no fear or anxiety, just personality and style. Therefore, this has given me a lot of confidence to change my style to reflect my interests and personality more. ANYWAY... I have ranted on and on haha back to the Net a port Haul.
Autumn/Winter is fast approaching and i am already looking at what will be trending in this season. My absolute go to for the designer world is Net A Porter as much as I adore Vogue, I just love the way Net A Porter style piece on their website. Please make no mistake thinking i am rich ... i ain't. I just love having a place that inspires me with the fashion industry. So what has caught my eye?

Gucci

Soho Disco Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag
PRICE: £640

HOW AMAZING IS THIS COLOUR!?! This bag is at the top of my list. Now i ain't much of a saver so i am counting on winning the lottery. I am gonna try to save up get this before Christmas. TRY! I have had my eye on Soho Disco bag for a wee while now, orignially really really wanted to the black one but then i seen this colour and it is just far too hard to ignore. I have this image as my screensaver on my work computer as motivation to buy this. I need this in my life. It is just such a retro colour! I have never seen another bag like it.

Ace Water Snake-trimmed Embroidered Leather Sneakers
PRICE:£395

I  do not have a designer wardrobe (yet) but i believe the simplest of designer pieces can jazz in any outfit. I absolutely adore these sneakers. I am currently looking for just plain white sneakers and I did have my eyes on the Adidas Stan Smith sneaks but these have deffos taken the top spot. I love the colours, very classic Gucci brand colours and the embroidered gold bee on the side just gives these sneaks a more premium look. I love investments that you can dress up and down and have all day use, same with the above bag. So big thanks to Gucci and Net A Porter for making me lust over these.

Prada

Shearling Coat
PRICE: £3,355

Soooooooooo I will never be able to afford this coat LOLZ! I just love the colour, it looks so snug and cosy and just perfect for Winter 2017. I live in Scotland for those who don't know so this coat would used pretty much everyday. Red is the colour that is deffos on my radar and a trend this A/W17. I could cry that i will never get to wear this Prada coat but no doubt i will deffos shop around and find somewhere similar. This coat is on my list but more my dream list! But on here as a shout out for coat appreciation.

Maison Margiela

Velvet Ankle Boots
PRICE: £655

In my opinion, the PERFECT winter boot. Just look at this gorgeous rich colour. It just screams winter-christmas- mulled wine vibes at me. I adore the thick heel on this boot, I really drawn to a thick heel right now rather than a stiletto heel purely because I am like Bambi on ice. The price is pricely but it is an investment at the end of the day and my feet will be really sad if i don't at least consider these a future purchase.

Dolce & Gabbana

Oversized Intarsia Wool Sweater
PRICE: £1,100

Cosiest of all jumpers that ever lived. My eye was immediately drawn this the minute the knitwear page loaded. How freaking beautiful is that jumper. Its like the jumper to end all jumpers. It's oversized,chic, statement, 100% wool like this my what i look for in my knitwear. 100% my dream jumper. I style this with lightwashed jeans perhaps - Ivy cropped distressed high-rise straight-leg Jean with the above Velvet ankle boots and the above Gucci Soho.

So that's it from me. I hope you enjoyed reading about my Net A Porter picks. I just love this website and i hope you log on and spot more inspo for your wardrobe.