BEYONCE FOR H&M!!?!

 

Well.. at first, I was mega excited to! But it’s not a collaboration which I think H&M do so well with other designers…

Today H&M proudly announced a new partnership for its summer campaign with global superstar Beyoncé. They said the entertainer, who kicks off her sold out Mrs. Carter Show World Tour on April 15, will appear in television and print ads featuring pieces from the H&M summer collection.

The print and outdoor billboards introduce “Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M”, the idea that all women can be all things: strong, vulnerable, sensual, maternal, fun, flirtatious…. (and of course shouldn’t forget to bow down to her of course *side eye*).

The clothing will be available beginning May in H&M stores worldwide and online, not sure if i can wait that long… *sigh*. I wonder if this will be a sell out just because Beyoncé is wearing it??

 

Erica xxxo

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RIHANNA FOR RIVER ISLAND: MY TOP 10 LOOKS!! AND FOOTWEAR PREVIEW!!

About 11 weeks ago, Rihanna teased us by posting up some Behind the scene (#BTS) images on Instagram of the her and the models on set shooting her much Anticipated collection for River Island!!

Last weekend Rihanna Headlined just about everywhere in response to her #RihannaforRiverIsland collection preview!

Although I expected Rihanna to emerge after the show in something a lil’ more.. erm, “Rihanna”. Her collection, in my opinion did not disappoint! I am a personal fan of Rihanna and deem her as a key Style Icon today for Fashion. Unlike many collaborations we see today, I can definitely say Rihanna’s personal fashion style is present in this collection.

I have decided to pull out my Top 10 Looks that I can definitely selling out this season, as well as earning  a place in my wardrobe!!

If you haven’t already! make sure you sign up here to be one of the first to get access to buying the collection!!

MY FAVOURITE LOOK!! (Above)

 

And as if it couldn’t get more exciting…. Rihanna Revealed (below) a Sneak Preview of a pair of Ankle boots which will be available in the Rihanna for River Island Collection…

..I’m definitely jotting this down in my #Wishlist!! Having this is IMPERATIVE!! 

Also, if you haven’t had a chance to look at the Campaign Images, then here you go xxxo

MY PORTFOLIO: STYLE EXPERT IN PRIDE MAGAZINE FEB 2013!!

Publication: Pride Magazine Feb 2013

£100 Valentines Day Bargain Hunt ‘Style Expert’

 

As some of you know, I was pleased to reveal Pride Magazines Fashion Editor asked me to be a Style expert for this months £100 Bargain Hunt!

I found a gorgeous Rihanna Inspired look for the ladies to wear for Valentines Day!!

Here is a up close look at the pieces I chose which will be in store this season!!

 

Primark Strappy sandals £12.00

want to see me wearing them? (click here)

H&M Bracelet £9.99 *gassp*

Want to buy? (click here)

MY PORTFOLIO: GET SINGER LOLA RAE ‘ WATCH MY TING GO ‘ OUTFIT!!

Director : Y.O.C.F

Stylist: ME!! http://www.ericamatthews.co.uk

Make Up Artist: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheQueenH…

Hair Company: http://www.goodhairltd.com

Follow Lola Rae:

Follow Lola Rae on Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/lolaraemusic

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/lolaraemusic

Download link: http://www.hulkshare.com/76o903vlf1ts

The much-anticipated music video for the infectious song ‘Watch My Ting Go’ is finally out!!

Directed by Y.O.C.F who have directed amazing videos such as ‘wonderful’ by Angel, grab your backstage pass and note-pad so you can find out exactly what Lola Rae was wearing in this video so you can look just as amazing as she did!!

p.s. Unless you walk around with a personal assistant who is going to hold a portable wind machine to your face, results may vary! 

Look 1

So the Music video Starts of with this gooorgeous  red fringe dress!

This dress was £45.00 now £15.00 from Rare which you can still purchase directly from the store!!

The necklace is £11.99 and the Bangles are £10.00 which are both from Kenza Accessories (click here to go to the Kenza Store)

Look 2

This second look is a Limited edition Fringe dress from Topshop, as seen on celebrity Nicole Sherzinger!!

which unfortunately sold out!! But…

I teamed this fringe dress with a gold disc necklace £11.99 by Kenza Accessories which is still available!!

Unfortunately the ‘Fabulous’ Logo River Island £15.00 belt is sold out..

but they have gorgeous logo belts at the same price point!! (click here to buy)

Look 3

This third look is shown very quickly in the music video, but by golly I love this dress to death!!

This Dress is From Aqua by Aqua!! you can now purchase it on ASOS for the fraction of the price (Click here to buy)!!

MY PORTFOLIO: ‘STRAWBERRY ROSE’ WITH RIO ROMAINE!

Shirt, Blazer, Trousers by Natalia Kaut

Shoes Stylists Own

 

Top by Nancy Van Ostren

Blazer and trousers by Natalia Kaut

Shoes stylists own

Shirt and trousers by Natalia Kaut

Vintage Blazer by Beyond Retro

Ring Stylists Own

MY PORTFOLIO: MODEL JADA SEZER FEATURED IN USA’S LEADING PLUS SIZE MAGAZINE!!

 Publication: Plus Model Magazine JAN 2013

Photography by Condry Calvin Mlilo
Fashion Stylist: Erica Matthews
Makeup Artist Rina Begum
Hair Stylist: Teresa Peh
http://www.plus-model-mag.com/

P.s. that’s me in the pic on the left..

Behind the scenes VIDEO: http://bit.ly/136Rv7T
Videography: Steve J Todd Philosophia Media

 An old friend of mine Jada Sezer contacted me not only telling me the good news that she was asked to feature in America’s leading Plus Size magazine, but she wanted me to style her for the spread!

As you can imagine, I was excited to do this. Styling cosmopolitan magazines regular Philomena Kwao had been the only plus size model I had worked with before! And lets not kid ourselves.. Jada is absolutely gooooorgeous!

*draws an hourglass shape with my hands*

So here are some up close and personal shots of Jada Sezer a.k.a. face of London Plus size Fashion week!!

Vintage Dress from Beyond retro

Earrings from Portobello Market

Ring stylists own

MY PORTFOLIO: OK MAGAZINE!!

Publication: OK Magazine Nigeria 
Designer: House House-Of Adjeiwaah 
Jewellery by Pebble London

Creative Director/Fashion Stylist: Erica Matthews
Photographer: IAMMSD
Hair Stylist: Kara Matthews Graham
Make up artist: Nancy Wru Mua

Behind the Scenes #BTS

 

The gooorgeous ‘Press on’ Ombre nails!!

Gorgeous Make-up with Ombre lips to tie in with the nails!!

Wig Styled and Made by Kara Graham

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MY PORTFOLIO: BEAUTY EDITORIAL ‘DARK ROOM SWEET LIES’!!

‘Dark Room Sweet Lies’

Photography: Rio-Romaine
Stylist: Erica Matthews
Make Up and Hair : Jessica Hunte

Earrings Stylists own

Necklace by Kenza Accessories

Sunglasses and Necklace Stylists own

Earrings and Necklace Stylists own

Hope you enjoyed xxxo

MY PORTFOLIO: MY CLIENT AT BRITISH HAIRDRESSING AWARDS ‘BEST DRESSED GALLERY’!!

 

I was very happy when I was asked to style Sharleen for the British Hairdressing Awards. Sharleen is the M.D. and Founder of a London Based PR and Marketing company called Unleashed Potential who looks after brands such as L’Oreal, Cloud Nine, RedKen, Strands and many many more!

She wanted a simple, girly but elegant look. this dress is by Katayoon, her clutch was from accessorize and the earrings were my own. Loads of Creatives attend this event.. so i was super happy when she was papped and put in their official gallery as best dressed!

Hope you enjoyed xxxo

MY PORTFOLIO: FAULT MAGAZINE EDITORIAL ‘MYSTERY’ WITH RIO ROMAINE!!

 

 

Publication: Fault Magazine ‘Mystery’

Photography: Rio-Romaine

Stylist: Erica Matthews

Make Up and Hair : Jessica Hunte

Model: Kathleen @ Premier Models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VARG PR’S PRESS DAY LETS US SAY HELLO TO SPRING SUMMER ’13 IN STYLE!!

 

YAAAAAY!! Calling all lovers of fashion! Nothing is going to warm up your winter day like a backstage pass to Varg PR’s Spring Summer 2013 Press day!! Full of bright colours, photographic print, Peplum detail and goooorgeous summer knitwear!!

 

Here is Gudren Sjoden‘s spring summer 2013 collection which in my opinion is a little different to the other collection I have seen.

I instantly fell in love with the A-Line Style striped dress and a few others pieces.. will definitely try to get my claws into them!!

   

Here is a goooorgeous colour block style dress from DAGMAR! I love the Neon, the detail in the knit and of coooourse the cut-out detailing!!

Here is the whole of Dagmars spring summer 2013 collection… Neon green/yellow… sultry sea blues…. and mouth-watering Coral!! Oh YAY for SUMMER!!

One of the gorge’ press officers mentioned that this collection reminded them of the seaside.. and weirdly… it did…

I love the Mix of the summer knitwear and the lightweight printed pieces in this collection… *Swoon*  *thinks of seaside*

 

…So you look at this jumper, and you automatically think knit right?

Well what I love about Dagmar is that they always produce some ECO-Friendly pieces and this jumper is made from 100% recycled denim!!

HOW AMAAAZING IS THIS jumper!!??! Plus its is soft as hell!   

Stylein had a goooorgeous rail of clothes, but I can’t seem to find the pic!! But here is a Jacket I couldn’t keep my eyes of!!

    

This Collection offered pieces which you could mix and match.. me and gorge’ press officer Ellis couldn’t stop talking about this playsuit!! Ellis looked gooorgeous in it for the housewarming!!

*cue trumpets and red carpet* 

Now THIS was my fav’ piece of the day! 2ND day have done it again.. a dress to DIE for!! Embellishment Radar went OF THE HOOK with this one!! What a beautiful blend of embellishment, Neon colours and a way to show of skin tastefully!! I just loooove the bralette detailing, the way this dress is made is OH SO flattering to the female body!! I must admit if you haven’t noticed already.. I want one NOW!!!

MY PORTFOLIO: CELEBRITY SHINGAI SHONIWA FOR BLACK HAIR MAGAZINE!!

Publication: Black Hair Magazine December/January 2012

Celebrity: Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes

Photographer: Joseph Sinclair
Fashion Stylist: Erica Matthews
Make-up Artist: Jayne Williams
Hair Stylist: Charlotte Mensah
Nail Technician: Michelle Duberry @ Nice Nails Baby

Hey guys, As some of you know I have been working recently with Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes. Here is your exclusive behind the scenes to our shoot which made cover of Black Hair Magazine December/January 2012!! *crowd of women cheer*

The moodboard for this shoot was Neons, Colour-pop with a splash of tribal!!

This of course was right up my alley! I loooove a bit of colour especially on dark skin!

Above you can see pieces from designers; Helen Steele, Kandee Shoes, Misguided at B-PR, Natalia Kaut, New Look and Pebble London.

BLACK HAIR MAGAZINE REVEAL NEW COVER WITH CELEBRITY SHINGAI SHONIWA FROM THE NOISETTES STYLED BY ME!!

Black hair Magazine revealed the new cover for the December January 12/13 issue which stars Celeb fashion icon Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes on the cover.. and i’m proud to say this beaut’ was Fashion styled by me!

Photographer: Joseph Sinclair

Fashion stylist: Erica Matthews

Make-up Artist: Jayne Williams

Hair stylist: Charlotte Mensah

Nail Technician: Michelle Duberry @ Nice nails baby

Issue is out november 8th!! MAKE SURE YOU GRAB YOUR COPY om how to get the cover look and more looks I styled!!

Enjoy xxxo

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MY PORTFOLIO: CELEBRITY SHINGAI SHONIWA AT WELLA TREND VISION AWARDS!!

I grew up always hearing about the hair company Wella, so when I was asked to style Shingai Shoniwa for the Uk Wella Trend Vision Awards 2012 I was over the moon!!

The award show was  hosted by gorge Reggie Yates and the Noisettes (being the surprise entertainment) graced the stage twice that night!!

So here’s your backstage pass for a Sneakier peek into what was going on at the event and behind the scenes!!

 

So when I got to the Roundhouse, it was wristband time and I was shown to the dressing rooms where I could set up.

I even got a viewing of Reggie Rehearsing for the show.

 

Here is a look at Shingai’s dressing room with all the gorgeous clothes, jewelry and heels I brought for her to perform in!

 

So this was the first look for the ‘Big reveal’ of the Noisettes!

Here Shingai is wearing designers Amber Hards and Natalia Kaut.

 

 

After a delicious food break… it was showtime again!

 

Here Shingai was wearing a type of outfit which is called ‘Tear away’ which is having two or more outfits in one look. When a performer removes/tears away an item of clothing etc. another outfit is revealed.

Here Shingai is wearing Natalia Kaut, Pebble London and B-PR.

 

In this shot, Dan Smith is wearing a Electric blue Suit from Topman.

 

 

..Here is look two!! 

 

Here is a Shot of Shingai doing her thing, with amazing drummer Toby in the background rocking it out!!

 

Hope you enjoyed!! xxxo

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MY PORTFOLIO: CELEBRITY SHINGAI SHONIWA AT RAFFLES MEMBERS CLUB!!

I Also had the Pleasure of dressing Shingai Shoniwa for a Members Event at a Chic Club Called Raffles! 

Shingai was draped in another gooorgeous William Vintage Dress paired with a quirky Neon Sass and bide Belt!

Here are some lovely press shots of her performing!

Enjoy!! xxxo

MY PORTFOLIO: SHINGAI SHONIWA FROM THE NOISETTES AT PALLADIUM VISIONS PARTY HOSTED BY STEPHEN WEBSTER!!

As if London Fashion week wasn’t enough of a buzz.. I styled Shingai Shoniwa in her William vintage dress!

Gorgeous cuff and necklace (worn as head piece) was from stephen webster, shoes stylist own!! she absolutely rocked it!!

..And HOORAAH!! I found this look on Cosmopolitan Magazines Website!!

xxxo

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MY PORTFOLIO: CELEBRITY SHINGAI SHONIWA FROM THE NOISETTES DAY 1 LONDON FASHION WEEK 2012!!

I had the Pleasure of styling Shingai for several events on Day 1 of LFW 2012.. take a look at some of her looks and where it’s from!!

 Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes at PPQ London Fashion Week 2012

Designer: PPQ, Kzeniya Bags, Gogo Philip, Kurt Geiger Carvela.

Playsuit by PPQ AW12

Shingai Shoniwa at ‘Joseph Anton’ By Salman Rushdie Book Launch

Designers: PPQ, Sass and Bide, Gogo Philip.

Source: http://musicfashionland.com/category/sass-bide/

I also received a Feature on music fashionland website!!

Shingai Shoniwa DJ’ing at Mawi Jewelery London Fashion week Afterparty

Designers: PPQ, Sass and Bide, Mawi Jewellery.

Playsuit by PPQ SS12

Hope you enjoyed!! xxxo

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MY PORTFOLIO: BEAUTY EDITORIAL IN PRIDE MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2012!!

Beauty Look: Smoking Hot.

Designers: Sarah Angold, Ivory Fist, RFA Beauty.

Publication: Pride Magazine Sept 2012
Title: Diana Ross Fever

Photography: Karl Lake
Hair: Angela Plummer

Make-Up Artist: Joy Adenuga
Fashion Stylist: Erica Matthews 
Model: Janita Francis

I was happy when I received the news that Pride Magazine had published a Beauty Editorial I styled in there October 2012 Issue!!

Here is a up-close and personal look at all the shots from this editorial!!

Backstage Shot of Smoking Hot!!…

Beauty Look: Tantilising Turquoise and Only gold Allowed.

Designers: Dania Bailey, Tina Lobondi, Fantasyme Jewelery and Ivory Fist.

Behind the scene shot of Tantilising Turquoise!!

Behind the scene shot of Only gold Allowed!!

Beauty Look: Purple Love.

Designers: Sarah Angold, Ivory fist and RFA Beauty.

Behind the scene shot of Purple Love!!

I hope you enjoyed!! now take a closer look at all the shots individually!! 

Enjoy xxxo

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MY PORTFOLIO: SHINGAI SHONIWA FROM THE NOISETES AT VIRGIN PIONEERS ‘THE PROJECT’ SEPTEMBER 2012!!

Headpiece by House Of Flora – pulled by Erica Matthews

Songs such as ‘wild young Hearts’ and ‘dont upset the rhythm’ come under some of britains favourite songs!! As some of you are aware, I gained a Celebrity Client Shingai Shoniwa from the noisettes the genius’ behind these hits!!

This glamerous gal wore a headpiece pulled by me for Richard Bransons special Event Virgin Pioneer ‘The Project’!!

Not many of you knew about this event so here are some up close pics!!

Here’s an up close shot of this BEAUT’!!

MY PORTFOLIO: CELEBRITY SHINGAI SHONIWA AND SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY AT AFRICA EXPRESS 2012!!

The Africa Express, the train that carried 80 musicians from Africa, Europe and other parts of the world around the UK for a week, has reached its final destination, London’s King’s Cross, for its last concert. – BBC

As some of you know!! I had the privilege of styling Shingai Shoniwa for this event!!

So grab your backstage pass for some up close and personal images from the day, along with detail of what she was wearing!! xxxo Here is Shingai just jumping of the Africa Express train in Kings Cross where she was took a pic with Baaba Maal wearing Fashion Designer Lall!!

  Its ALLLL about embellishment for me this season to make that Ultimate statement! This jacket screamed out “take me please” when I went into Lall’s studio!! it’s a Vintage lovers dream!! 

  After the Glam squad Mario Dionisi (Make-up and Hair) and I swished Shingai into our workspace she was ready for the stage!!

Here is a shot of Shingai which was taken by Noisettes PR… how gorge’ is she?!?! *swoon* Layered Necklaces by Fiona Paxton.

Dress by Natalie Ann

Shoes by Atlanta Weller (she wore the brown)

 …Then it was time for the Noisettes to take the stage and they absolutely rocked it!!

 

After they done their first performance we all went backstage where… *breathes deeply* I got to meet Sir Paul McCartney!!!! *cue vintage video of women screaming over the Beatles*

I was able to take this gorgeous snap of Shingai and Sir Paul McCartney on my mobile!! *eeek*

 

..Then as if it couldn’t get any better! Shingai Grabbed the Bass… Toby Grabbed his Drumsticks… Marques Toliver grabbed his violin and Sir Paul McCartney grabbed a mike and my god did they JAM!!

I truly say… just believe in your dreams!! This was honestly an AMAAAZING day for me!

After rocking it backstage, was the final performance… Woohoo!!

The Noisettes backstage!

Hope you enjoyed xxxo

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MY PORTFOLIO: FRONT COVER OF BLACK HAIR MAGAZINE OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2012!! L’OREAL MIZANI COLOUR TROPHY!!

Publication: Black Hair Magazine October/November 2012
“fifty Shades of Fabulousness”
L’oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy Mizani Afro Catwalk Look Award Winner 21012

Photographer: Anna Fayemi

Hair: Erika Selvaggio @ Toni & Guy for Mizani

MUA: Pauline Briscoe

Fashion Styling: Erica Matthews 

Nails: Nice Nails Baby 

As some of you know I received my second cover in a row of Black Hair Magazine!! Woooop wooop!

It was an absolute pleasure to work with the Black Hair Team again!!

So as you know, I never leave you out! Here is your exclusive backstage pass to this editorial shoot.

also, get an exclusive up close and personal look at shots that were published and unpublished!!! *grabs glass of wine*

 

MY PORTFOLIO: FRONT COVER OF OLYMPIC ATHLETES ANYIKA ONUORA AND MARILYN OKORO FOR BLACK HAIR MAGAZINE!!! #TEAMGB

 

Publication: Black Hair August/September 2012

Photographer: Anna Fayemi 
Hair: Junior Green for KeraCare
MUA: George Pelosi using Bobbi Brown 

Fashion Styling: Erica Matthews 

Great Britain Olympic Athletes: Marilyn Okoro (200 Metres) & Anyika Onuora (400 metres & 400 Metre Relay)

What an AMAAAZING EXPERIENCE!! thankyou again Black Hair Magazine!!

Grab your backstage pass to my shoot styling Olympic athletes Anyika Onuora and Marilyn Okoro!!

We always see the girls on track running.. so here are the girls getting glammed up by the team Junior Green using KeraCare and George Pelosi using Bobbi Brown Make-up!!

Cover Look: Pieces from Jasper Garvida, Freedom Jewellery, Beyond Retro and Made Jewellery.

Check out Marilyn… looking HOT!!

Pieces from: Jasper Garvida, American Apparel, Liana Shephard, linda cobinna, Sarah Angold and Freedom Jewellery.

Here is Anyika Wooorking it!! Pieces from: Jasper Garvida, Beyond Retro, Freedom jewellery, American Apparel and New Look!!

It truly was an honour!! and we are FULLY SUPPORTING YOUUU!

Hope you guys enjoyed!!! GO TEAM GB!!

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MY PORTFOLIO: OLYMPIC BEAUTY EDITORIAL FOR BLACK HAIR MAGAZINE!!

Publication: Black Hair Magazine Aug/Sept 2012Photographer - Rich Barr
Fashion Stylist – Erica Matthews
Make-up Artist - Joy Adenuga
Hair Stylist – Dami Ogunleye
Model - Monique Burrell

Supporting Team GB.. ‘Going for GOLD’!! Grab your backstage pass and see how this goooorgeous shoot came together!!

Gold look: pieces from Linda Cobinna, Susanna Bettencourt, ASOS, GoGo Phillip, Culietta & MADE Jewellery

Silver Look: Pieces from Thomas Sabo and Susanna Bettencourt

Bronze Look: Pieces from Susanna Bettencourt, Paolita, Maria Piana

Hope you enjoyed!! xxxo

MY PORTFOLIO: GET YOUR BEAUTY TIPS FROM JOY ADENUGA!!

Publication: FabAfriq Magazine (July 2012 Issue – Page 34)

Make-up Artist: Joy Adenuga
Photographer: Karl Lake
Hair Stylist: Angela Plummer
Fashion Stylist: Erica Matthews

En route…

Pieces by Paolita, Ivory Jar, RFA Beauty & House of Flora 

 

Pieces by House of Flora & Sarah Angold Studios

xxxo

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MY PORTFOLIO: FASHION EDITORIAL IN NEW AFRICAN WOMAN MAGAZINE JUNE JULY 2012!!

Publication: New African Woman Magazine June/July 2012

Creative Director: Chanel Boateng
Photographer: Gabor Szantai
Art & Fashion Director/Styling: Erica Matthews

Make-up: Chanel Boateng 

Hair Stylist: Kasia Fortuna

Models: Kelly Garvais (D1 Models), Raschelle  Osbourne (Models1),

Ngozi Kemjika.

Grab your pass and take a look at the behind the scenes images to out ‘Damsel in this dress’ Fashion Editorial!! 

 

Pieces by Jennifer Morris and Jennivi Jordan

Pieces by N’Kya, Jasper Garvida, YS Jewelery, Proverbs31 Couture & bezemymailan

Pieces by Ayikai Couture, Jasper Garvida, Proverbs31 Couture and Susan Penn.

We took a spot in my favourite coffee-house Starbucks Cafe and chose the images over a Latte!!

And Here are the Published Images…

Hope you enjoyed… xxxo

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GOSSIP: HAS ADIDAS GONE TO FAR?

This story came to my attention today…

The guardian wrote:

Adidas has cancelled plans for a training shoe with a shackle-like ankle cuff after critics said it resembled a symbol of slavery.

STYLE STALKING IS BACK!!

I was doing some drop-ofs at New Look when I bumped into these two goooorgeous ladies!

I loved their relaxed by on trend style and again! had to stop them in their tracks!!

What are they wearing?

Left:

Top from Cos, Trousers from Topshop, Blazer from Topshop, Bag from Louis Vuitton, Boots from Kurt Geiger, Sunglasses from Ray Ban.

Right:

Khaki trench from Superdry, Jumper from H&M, Shorts from Zara, Flats from Lacoste & Sunglasses from H&M.

Why don’t you try to get his look with some of the High street Favourites!!

“You Got PAPP’ED”

SCORE 8/10

Hope you enjoyed!! xxxo

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#TODAYIMWEARING : COLOUR BLOCK ANDROGYNY!!

 #Todayimwearing

Henry Holland shirt, Next midi net skirt, TK Maxx Boyfriend Blazer,

River Island Belt, Primark Collar necklace

and Next hand-made Oriental bag

WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TO??

Here’s a lil’ sneak peek into what I have been up to this week!!

xxxo

MY FASHION PICKS: CLUTCH ON TIGHT!!

Rosalind Clutch – £29.99 - Bubushiiky