The Crop

Jun 16, 2013 By Jessie in London, Personal style 6 Comments

Dion Lee blazer (alternative here), Beth Richards mesh panelled crop, Jolet skirt (alternative here), Tibi heels and Comme des Garcons wallet

Being Spring and all, I decided it was high time I put on a bikini, even if it was just for the streets of London. Aside from the obvious points (minimalist, clean and little bit 90′s) what I love about this stark white mesh bikini is it’s versatility. I wore it to the beach in Barcelona over the weekend, but with a strategically placed blazer and a high-waisted skirt, you can easily get away with wearing it as a crop during the day.

All of Beth Richards pieces have that effect – you can’t help but want to wear it even when the beach is nowhere in sight. Monotone, super flattering and made from quality fabrics; that’s pretty much dream combination right there.

Barcelona Bound

Jun 12, 2013 By Jessie in home, Venice 6 Comments

YSL touche eclat, 7 for All Mankind destroyed skinny jeans, Nixon watch, ModelCo lipstick, Sarah & Sebastian neck cuff, Porselli flats, Dior powder, Aesop shampoo, Nick Campbell sunglasses, Olympus trip, Biotherm Skin Ergetic, Comme des Garcons wallet, Peppersmith mints and Petite Grand necklace

Zara heels, Leica M3, Eau Thermale spring water, 7 for All Mankind Josefina boyfriend jeans, Nick Campbell sunglasses, Jordan Askill and Pamela Love rings, Dylan Kain bag, Moroccan Oil treatment and Ryan Storer ear cuff

Duccio Venturi sandals, 7 for All Mankind California shorts, Ray-Ban Wayfarers, Chanel bronzer, vintage chain necklace, Canon 50mm, Daniel Wellington watch, Smythson diary, Aesop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream and iPhone

On Friday I’m off to Barcelona with 7 for All Mankind as part of their 7 Festivals project - it’ll be my second time in my new favourite city in a month so I’m feeling pretty lucky! Word on the street (aka Google) is that the sun is supposed to be out in force, so hopefully there will be a bit of beach time happening.

I’ve never been the best packer – partly because I like to be prepared for any and all circumstances, and partly because I always travel with at least two cameras, multiple lenses and my laptop. I’m always the person tentatively staring at scales when it comes to check in at the airport. Thankfully it’s always easier in summer, so the plan is to just add a few bikinis and t-shirts to what I’ve shot above. If you’re interested I’ll be posting plenty of cobblestone streets, blue skies and festival fun over on Instagram here.

Caroline

Jun 12, 2013 By Jessie in LFW, London, Street style 2 Comments

Shop Caroline’s look: Leather trim coat, red blazer, white shirt, black trousers and Caroline Issa for LK Bennett heels

I always love seeing a woman who can pull of power dressing! And this is the perfect way to approach suiting a little more casually, while still keeping the whole look polished and tailored. Just mix up separate pieces; non-matching jacket and trousers, add a hint of colour and break it up with playful heels (these pumps are part of the collection Caroline designed for LK Bennett).

Looking good in tailored styles is more about the fit, and less about subscribing to the traditional idea of a suit. A quality shirt and well made blazer can go a long way.

Leather & Mesh

Jun 11, 2013 By Jessie in Health & Fitness, Personal style 2 Comments

The Ragged Priest shorts from Topshop

What started out innocently as a pair of navy blue New Balance 574′s over a year ago has developed into a fully fledged love (perhaps obsession) for workout gear. Technically these could be normal shorts, but with the double mesh layers and leather racing stripe, I knew they were destined for the gym.

I know I’m not the only one. Two years ago very few of my friends would have owned exercise gear, or had multiple pairs of Nikes sitting by the front door. Now it’s a different story. Not that I’m complaining; a little exercise can do both the mind and body so much good, and if it takes little workout gear to get me in the mood, I’m all for it. I wear these shorts with my Nike crop top and Roshe Runs; I’m all about the black and white combos.