Colour Me Spring

What’s better than fashion? Food and Fashion! I was flipping through the May issue of Esquire and they had a brilliant article where they matched food items with some of their favourite pieces for this season. So I've matched some of my favourite food items with the colour trends for this season and a handful of clothing and accessories on my ever-growing wishlist. Who knew food could be so inspiring? Now all I have to do is win the lottery *cough*.  

Rivieras Classic 20 Degree Slip On Shoes - ASOS
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Lightweight Cashmere Cardigan - Mr Porter
Herschel Survey Canvas Backpack - ASOS
Huf Big H Side Mesh Snapback Cap - Urban Industry

Piombo Towelling Top - Matches
Etro Knitted Silk Tie - Mr Porter
Paul Smith Fluorescent Interior Card Case - Selfridges
Converse All Star Ox Low - Office

The Cambridge Satchel Company - ASOS

Mark McNairy Navy Suede with Yellow Sole - Mark McNairy

Band of Outsiders Straight-leg Cotton Chinos - Mr Porter

ASOS Camo Front Wayfarer Sunglasses - ASOS

Burberry Brit Short-sleeved Check Cotton Shirt - Mr Porter
Orlebar Brown Men’s Classic Setter Short - Orlebar Brown
Jonathan Saunders Wittington Jacket - Matches
River Island Retro Five Panel Trucker Hat - River Island
Jil Sander Panelled-Leather and Espadrille Sneakers - Mr Porter


Images via: Mr Porter, River Island, Matches, Urban Industry
Runway images via: Style.com

What I Wore Today #1

The weather seems to be improving so I decided to put together a look, incorporating dome of my favourite spring trends, most importantly prints. Here’s hoping the lovely weather continues!

I’m wearing: TOPMAN Aztec Pattern Shirt, TOPMAN Skinny Chinos, Converse All Star Ox Low Woolrich Fabric Upper in Black and Red

Spring Edit 2012 - Print Mania

Another trend to watch out for this Spring will be prints. The wilder and more colourful the better. From picturesque florals to daring animal prints there will be something for every fashionisto out there. I’m currently in love with Givenchy’s Bird of Paradise prints, especially on the trouser featured below as well as Jil Sander’s snake print t-shirt.

My advice? Be brave! The easiest way to work with prints is to mix them with bold block colours. Layering is another great tool if you want to break down a look with prints. So take a leap and you might be surprised with what you come up with. Have a look at my Print Mania cheat-sheets below for some inspiration.

Images via: Style.com

Spring Edit 2012 - Sporty/Formal

One of the key trends this spring will be fusing sportswear and more formal pieces together. So look out for high tech, lightweight fabrics being mixed with more traditional tailored jackets as seen at Mugler and Lanvin. Also bare in mind that shorts will become much shorter, especially those with the confidence to work this daring look. The look and feel for this spring is much more relaxed and playful so don’t be afraid to mix colours and layer different textures. I’m especially loving the way Dolce and Gabbana have experimented with lightweight mesh t-shirt and shorts. Here’s hoping that we’ll have the perfect weather to compliment this bold fashion statement!