How to wear: Monochrome

Minimalism will forever be a fashion favourite, so it's no surprise that the monochrome trend has swept the fashion stakes once again for S/S '13. Balancing a very simplistic palette, based on the black & white craze, monochrome is being shown everywhere from catwalks to sidewalks this year. 

It's possibly one of the easiest trends to pull off in my opinion, so ladies, you can all breathe a sigh of relief! Between stripes, graphic prints and of course, colour blocking,
this trend ticks all the boxes. What I adore about this style is that is can easily be transformed from office-chic to nightclub-ready in a matter of a few small changes. 

Dating back to the 60s, the monochrome trend was born and brought to life by the iconic, Twiggy. It was at this time the monochrome-era had begun.

For a day-time look that you want to wear in the office, I would choose a print top with black skinnies or cigarette trousers (my new fav)  It's simple, on-trend and when you're waking up at 7am, it's extremely easy to throw on! Pair it with a statement leather handbag/satchel and a pair of pointed courts and you're on you're way  to being the office bombshell!

Office/Day-time look

                   

                

This trend is great to play around with, so if you're looking for something more fun, maybe something you want to hit the tiles in, then I suggest you mix it up with a bit of colour blocking. As much as I love the trend, it can become a little monotonous. So add a little colour into the mix! If you're working your wet-look, leather leggings with a black mesh top, shake it up by adding a pop of colour either through your shoes, a clutch or you're jewellery (just not all three, or else you'll look like Sesame Street threw up on you!) If you want it to be a bit more under-stated, I would go for a pair of white sandals and maybe a neon yellow/ orange clutch for an ultra chic look.

Night-time look

                              

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FASHTAG

Came across this channel while I was getting lost in YouTube. Fashtag is a new fashion, style and entertainment channel which comes from Carnaby in London. Make sure to check out the channel and the Tumblr page.

Here's a video of Phoebe from Made in Chelsea, talking about her style. She is absolutely gas, love her! Enjoy.

-Orlaith :) xoxo

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Style Inspirations

My favourite style icons change as frequently as my bed-sheets, but lately I've been become somewhat attached to the following group of people. Ranging from A-list Celeb to your average, humble blogger, here is my current selection of my style inspirations.

Phoebe Lettice-Thompson

Not only is this little lady a fashion assistant in Condé Nast Publication and writing a blog for Tatler, she is also one of the newest (and most stylish) characters on the Bafta-winning TV show, Made in Chelsea. Unlike her wealthy counter-parts on the show, Phoebe oozes a laid-back persona, rocking a sport-chic look but also not afraid to go full out glam at Mark-Francis' incredible soirees. Her mix of high-street and high fashion pieces collaborates perfectly together, making her a leader in the fashion stakes. If you've got an hour (or five) to kill, check out her tumblr page. Her photography is amazing, not to mention there are a few shneaky pics of the MIC cast on hols! Believe me, she will become an instant girl crush.

Lily Melrose (LLYMLRS)

An idol to many in the blogosphere, Lily Melrose, or llymlrs as she is known to her followers, has been on our radar since 2009. One of the first bloggers, I began to follow on the internet, Lily has always been an idol of mine. Her style can vary from over-sized tees and leggings to fully-fledged faux fur and killer heels. Frequently blogging her OOTDs, Lily never fails to be bang on trend, while giving us fun ideas to play around with. The launch of her YouTube channel confirmed her as one of my favourite style icons, not only because of her fun and quirky outfits, but also because she comes across as such a down to earth girl, thumbs up Lily! 

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie is probably the one celebrity I consistently admire in the fashion world. I suppose, I generally don't really like A-list fashion, as it is either uber-expensive and unrealistic or just not in touch with my own personal taste. However, ever since The Simple Life, (yes, yes I know it was absolutely ridiculous but hey, we all have our guilty pleasures! ) I have loved Richie's style. Seeing her grow from young socialite, to an accomplished fashion designer and mother, her style has grown with her and has only got better and better. For me, Richie inspired a lot of the Boho trend, (mixed in with the Olsen twins of course) and the comeback of over-sized sunglasses. Richie's blog on her website  is definitely something to look out for, she centres it around fashion mixed in with family life and events. 

Cara Delevingne

Possibly my favourite celebrity in the world. Ever. I may be a little bit in love with this girl.....not trying to sound creepy or anything. Cara has literally taken the world by storm in the past year, and has the rulers of the fashion world include Karl Lagerfield and Anna Wintour in the palm of her hands. (If you don't know who they are, I suggest you look them up, they're kinda a big deal.) Normally, I detest the supermodel style, with the exception of Kate Moss..because it's Kate Moss, I just think it gives off a really negative image of a certain kind of people and young teenagers go to extreme measures to aspire to be these sort of people. However, Cara throws a complete spanner in the works when it comes to the standard 'model image.' We usually see her giving interviews, while chowing down on a hearty burger and chips, and is rarely pictured without a can of coke in her hand...and yes..that's FULL FAT coke we're talking about. She's an absolute rockstar in her own nature, and her besties which include Rihanna and Rita Ora are right there with her. Cara's style epitomises what we should look for in ourselves, comfortable and sexy. Although, if we all looked like her, it wouldn't be hard! What I really love about Ms Delevingne is that she can go from walking into a fashion shoot with a pair of grubby Converse and a Ragged Priest beanie and be transformed into a total supermodel. 

Louise Thompson

Another character from MIC, (I'm a little obsessed, I know), Louise Thompson has climbed the style ladder incredibly in recent years. The pint-sized fashionista (She's 5ft if anyone is interested) founded Pocket London, a range of denim jeans with a high-end touch. Louise's style has a cute/trendy feel to it, but isn't afraid to sex up her look when it comes down to it. Having done her fair share of modelling and collaborated with different designers and retailers, such as Goddiva, to produce her own fashion ranges, Louise is quickly becoming a household name on the UK fashion scene. Her style is much more 'put-together' as opposed to her on-screen colleague, Phoebe and prefers a more high-end, Chelsea look. However, with a bit of elbow-grease and scouring fashion rails, Louise's look is relatively easy to pull-off. All you need is a few staple pieces; a great pair of jeans, a simple cream shirt, blazer, loafer-pumps and an over-sized bag to finish off the look.

Who are your favourite style icons? 

-Orlaith :) xoxo

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