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On Track with ME+EM

This post was created in collaboration with ME+EM.

**Maison Scotch** Paris T-Shirt* | **ME+EM** Luxe Tailored Track Pants* | **Chinti and Parker** Good Girl Bad Girl Cashmere Sweater in Red* | **Woman by Common Projects** Original Achilles Low Trainers* | **ME+EM** Leather Handbag Filing Pouch in Black* | **Susan Caplan** Asymmetrical Ori Earrings in 18ct Gold Vermeil* | **CF Concept** Tusk Necklace in Gold* | **Larsson & Jennings** Liten Watch* | **Felice Dahl** Första Ring in Gold* | **Retrosuperfuture** Flat Top Sunglasses in Havana*

The trend for tailored track pants is one that’s been hard to miss. Whilst brands like ME+EM spotted the trend a while ago it’s taken Chloe (who nailed the look in their SS17 collection) to bring it to the glossies and the legs of every other editor during fashion month. As always, with these things, it’s not a new trend but one that’s really been brought to the forefront this season with the wide-leg version, a chicer 70s inspired take on an otherwise quite sporty look.

Last year ME+EM released a beautiful red pair with white stripes down the side of the leg which I wish I’d bought or they’d brought back this season. Just as I felt ready to embrace the red this season they decided to go with a sharp black pair which is definitely more in keeping with my personal style. I’ve been wearing mine mostly with a crisp white shirt or simple sweater now it’s a little chillier out.

Is It Really Autumn?

**Scotch & Soda** Basic Striped T-shirt* | **ME+EM** Leather & Suede Wrap Skirt in Black* | **Converse** Chuck Taylor II Low Top in Black* | **Danielle Foster** Charlie Box Bag in Khaki | **Ace & Tate x It’s Nice That** Sunglasses | Larsson & Jennings Liten Watch c/o **Farfetch*** | **Pilgrim Jeweller**y Innocence Necklace* | **Jessie Harris** Sphere Hoop Earrings in Gold | **Felice Dahl** Första Ring in Gold

I guess it must be Autumn, with Hallowe’en on Monday and Guy Fawkes’ Night just around the corner but it’s still so warm. Where has this year gone?

I’ve been stocking up on a few transitional essentials that will work just as well come winter, with some tactical layering. A stripe t-shirt is always close to my heart, this one is by Scotch & Soda. I have lots of classic stripe t-shirts in black and navy but the red stripes really bring this one to life, perfect when the dark mornings are encroaching and you need to feel awake when your eyes are barely open.

Leather is another of my cold weather essentials, warm and breathable, it will get you through those constantly changing temperatures you experience going from the hot tube to the cold street (the same does not apply to faux leather). When I saw this ME+EM wrap leather skirt I was smitten, not only is it a gorgeous design but it feels incredible, it’s made with super soft leather and the kind of suede you find yourself casually running your hand over throughout the day.

LFW AW16: Day 1

**Saint James** Mariner Cap | **Samsøe & Samsøe** Top | **Maison Scotch** Pleated Culotte Pants* | **La Redoute** Chunky Sole Brogue* | **Brandts Jewellery** Daisy Ring | **Gemporia** Arezzo D’oro Gold & Diamond Ring* | **CF Concept** Tusk Necklace in Gold | **Nixon** The Time Teller Watch*

I’m so sorry I haven’t been posting as regularly as usual. I’ve been on two trips, had London Fashion Week (LFW) and a broken hard-drive, all in the space of a month. I do, however, have lots of content to share with you.

First up is my outfit for LFW Day 1, I went for an almost all navy look with a touch of nude. I know from experience that this is not the time to start embracing 10 cm high heels so I wore these cool flatforms from French brand La Redoute. The first day of LFW is always the busiest one for me so I needed a pair of shoes that would still be comfortable whilst I dashed around Soho.

It was not the warmest of days so I opted for a warm high-neck sweater from Danish favourite Samsøe & Samsøe and some incredible pleated, cropped trousers from Maison Scotch. They remind me of the Yohji Yamamoto ones that Herb Ritts photographed David Bowie wearing back in the 80s.