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Summer In The City

**Armor-Lux** Breton Sailor Sweater* | **Closed** Pedal Position Blue Denim Jeans* | **Danielle Foster** Charlie Box Bag in Khaki | **ATP Atelier** Rosa Sandals in Black | **Ace & Tate** Sebastian Sunglasses in Bio Black* | **Nixon** The Time Teller* | **Gemporia** Arezzo D’oro Diamond Gold Ring* | **Gemporia** 9k Yellow Gold Stacker Ring* | **Missoma** Engravable Initial Necklace in Gold* | **Lucy Williams x Missoma** Gold Graduated Fang Necklace*

If you follow me on Instagram, I apologise if you’ve already seen some of these photos. We shot them a little while ago but I’ve been travelling around and haven’t had the chance to post them until now.

A Breton sweater is a timeless classic and this one from Armor-Lux is made with 100% pure wool; some of the wool ones I’ve tried have been be a bit wiry and stiff but this one is neither, it’s soft and very comfortable. I’m going to be taking it with me to France for throwing on after a day at the beach when the sun has gone down and you start to feel a chill after a day of salt and sand. I can’t wait!

I live in denim and recently discovered a German brand called Closed, they specialise in denim but you can actually buy your whole wardrobe from them; I’ve already spied some gorgeous winter coats on their site. They manufacture everything in Italy so as you can imagine the quality is excellent. I have a couple of pairs of their jeans and they’re made with a soft denim that has quite a lot of give, I’d go down a size if you plan on buying some, as mine are quite loose.

Park(a)life

This post was created in collaboration with Parka London

**Parka London** Cecile Women’s Classic Dry Wax Parka* | **C/meo Collective** Golden Age Top in Ivory* | **Hush** Denim Shorts* | **Cambridge Satchel Company** Saddle Bag in Black* | **Robert Clergerie** Vicolek Lace-Up Raffia Wedge Derbies | **Retrosuperfuture** Flat Top Sunglasses in Havana | **Missoma** Engravable Initial Necklace in Gold | **CF Concept** Tusk Necklace in Gold | **Gemporia** Arezzo D’oro Diamond Gold Ring | **Gemporia** 9k Yellow Gold Stacker Ring | **Nixon** The Time Teller Watch

With Glastonbury at the weekend, we’re clearly well into festival season now. I’m wearing a few of my favourite festival pieces here; a parka, denim shorts and a shoulder bag (that fits all my essentials). If you think you’re going to be lucky enough to see some sun, a camisole is a must.

My coat is from Parka London who specialise in parkas, they have a brilliant selection of designs both in the summer and winter. This one is so beautifully made, I was really impressed when it arrived, as I’ve not come across the same level of quality in a parka before.

I’m hoping to make a cool flower crown with these beautiful giant hydrangeas.

Chilly Spring Layers

**Massimo Dutti** Cashmere Coat in Beige | **Wåven** AW15 Mikel Men’s Denim Jacket | **Finders Keepers** Just My Luck Shirt in White* | **Zara** Skinny Jeans in Washed Black | **Adidas Originals** Stan Smith Trainers via **MonShowroom*** | Black Fedora (from a little hat shop on Portobello Road) | **CF Concept** Tusk Necklace in Gold | **Gemporia** Arezzo D’oro Diamond & Gold Ring* | **Nixon** The Time Teller* | **Sophie Wallgren** Marta Small Disc Bracelet in Gold* | **Jessie Harris** Sphere Hoop Earrings in Gold | Russian Wedding Ring

In spring it’s so hard to know what to wear. I left the house yesterday in a black t-shirt, skinny jeans and mohair cardigan only to discover it was just a bit too chilly to be out without a coat. I opt for layers when the weather is hard to read. I pick out non-bulky pieces that work well together, even when you discard one of them. Keeping the palette of my wardrobe quite simple and neutral gives me lots of options for layering. I’ll quite often layer a wool coat over this denim jacket or my black leather biker, two essentials most people have in their wardrobe, and then wear either a t-shirt or shirt underneath. I love a layered look visually too, there’s a depth to this type of look that makes it feel much more complete.

LFW AW16: Day 4

**Jonathan Saunders** Quilted Bomber Jacket in White | **Marina London** Dree Shirt Dress in Navy (brand closed) | **Samsøe & Samsøe** Lisa Jeans | **Common Projects** Original Achilles Low Trainers | **Ace & Tate** Sebastian Sunglasses in Bio Black* | **Renné** Halo Bangle in Silver* | **Jenny Sweetnam** Drop Ring/Necklace* | **Nixon** The Time Teller Watch* | **Gemporia** Arezzo D’oro Gold & Diamond Ring* | **Brandts Jewellery** Daisy Ring

It was time for comfort on LFW Day 4, out came my favourite white bomber jacket by incredible British designer, Jonathan Saunders. This beauty rarely comes out as I’m paranoid about getting it dirty but it felt like the right occasion. As it was a bit chilly I layered a gorgeous silk shirt dress by the talented silk magician Marina London over some straight-leg jeans. These ones by Samsoe & Samsoe fit me so perfectly, they’re non-stretch, mid-rise, in a blue wash that’s not too rinsed. I finished off the look with my best white trainers, that’s right, the Woman by Common Projects got another outing even though it was raining a little, I’m such a risk taker.

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.

Nixon Watch Customisation

Recently, I was invited by Nixon to pop into their new UK store in London’s Covent Garden. If you’re not familiar with Nixon, their background is immersed in boardsports and more specifically the California skate and surf scene. The store on Neal Street is very small but the interiors were so cleverly conceived and executed by the designers, Checkland Kindleysides, that they have created a store that has something interesting to see wherever you look. From the undulating wave of watch stands to the blue lighting you are reminded of the sea. A room of skateboard decks cleverly hides various watches allowing the team to make a different display every day.

The Nixon watch customisation bar brings the brand’s ethos to life “Team Designed, Custom Built”. Whilst at the store I was given the chance to customise my own watch. I chose The Time Teller, of the three watches available to customise it’s the one with the smallest case; the other two are The Sentry and The 48-20. It’s possible to start with any part of the watch, I chose the strap as I knew immediately which one I liked the most. You could start with the case, dial, strap or even the crown (the little knob on the side of the watch case). Through trial and error I went through a couple of cases, crowns and faces, and then decided upon what I feel is the ultimate combination, it’s very minimal and perfect for wearing everyday. The customisation doesn’t stop there, another little bonus is that you can personalise the back of the case with laser engraving.