Staunton Harold Photoshoot

Assisting on photoshoots is one of my all time favourite things. I love the different concepts, the styling and the atmosphere as the model strikes different poses whilst the photographer snaps away. There's something almost electric about all of it.
So whenever I get the chance to attend one, I jump at the chance.
This particular shoot was for my sisters final collection for her fashion design course. Inspired by origami, 1980's skin heads (the denim) and 1950's beauty pages (the watercolour colour scheme) the collection is aspirational and unique.
To compliment the colours yet contrast against the harsh denim, a glamorous location- 'Staunton Harold Hall' in Leicestershire, was chosen.
Alongside a lake, under a willow tree and against floor length windows were just a few of the backgrounds picked.
So heres a few of the pictures from the day, enjoy!

Tesco Bargains!

Whilst waiting for my student loan to come in, i'm on a tight budget. This means, no more Topshop, no more Miss Selfridge and no more shopping days out. How depressing but, i'm under STRICT orders!
So to get my fashion fix, I've turned into a savvy bargain shopper...e-bay, matalan and tesco's are now at the top of my search engine. But I have to admit, these brands have some fantastic new on-trend cheap buys that you just have to see!
I've put together a few of my favourite things from Tesco's right now. They've done us fashionista's proud this season...fairisle knitwear, cargo trousers and even a catwalk look-a-like- the dress is very similar to the one on the Prada runway. Ker-ching!
And all with price tags that will make your bank very happy, why not?

Your Wild Side

It looks like the high-street has gone leopard print crazy. From H&M to River Island, the wild animal trend is everywhere: Blouses, trousers right upto nail transfers at Toppers.
Heres some of my favourite picks from the high-street. Which one will you go for?

LEOPARD CAPRI TROUSERS, £35, Topshop
LEOPARD SATCHEL, £30, Miss Selfridge
LEOPARD PRINT PULLOVER, £25.99, Zara
SHEER LEOPARD PRINT SHELL TOP, £28, Topshop
LEOPARD PRINT SHOES, £24.99, H&M

Winter Warmers

Well it's not quite winter yet, surprisingly it's still relatively mild weather for England, but you never know do you? Next week it could be snowing knowing the typical British weather, so why not stock up now on some of the high-streets best winter warmers?
There are numerous knitwear trends for you to pick from this season. There's the chunky cable knitwear, fur shoulder jumpers, the christmas fairisle cardy, the heritage print cover ups and finally the cosy knitted cape (which you could wear as a jacket throughout autumn until its coat weather).
Whichever your favourite, get yours know for a cosy fashion forward look. I've never been so excited about the cold winter!

(Click on the brands to link through to the website where you can purchase each item)

1) KNITTED CABLE JUMPER, £48, Topshop
2) KNITTED FUR SHOULDER TOP, £40, Topshop
3) RED PRINT CLASP CARDIGAN, £39.99, River Island
4) KHAKI HORSEPRINT BOYFRIEND CARDIGAN, £34.99, River Island
5) KNITTED CAPE WITH APPLIQUÉS ON SHOULDERS, £39.99, Zara

My picks for A/W 2010

The autumn is now open us, although the chilly weather hasn't quite kicked in, start mixing in these autumn pieces into your wardrobe now to look bang on trend.

These are my favourite picks from the high street, which i'll be purchasing this month (bye bye money!).
I've already got my hands on the Topshop aviator jacket, although there was only 2 left in store so hurry and get yours quick!

(Click on the brand name to link through to the website to buy each item)

1) AVIATOR JACKET, £58, Topshop
2) LACE TRIM BACK OVERSIZED SHIRT, £38, Topshop
3) FLANNEL TAPERED TROUSERS, £42, Topshop
4) CAMEL BELTED FAUX LEATHER SHORTS, £28, Next
5) FAUX RACOON FUR TRAPPER HAT, £28, Warehouse