Predictions here in London are that temperatures are to soar to 22 degrees by Sunday. Currently there are blue skies and sunshine – but there is definitely an Autumn breeze in the air.
Rumour has it that there’s an ‘Indian Summer’ happening…love this…it’s 16 degrees currently…there is no chance people!
Nonetheless – we can definitely leave our brollies at home for the weekend and re-work some items from our summer wardrobes to give them one last wear.
Here’s what I’m wearing today…
Top is Zara, trousers are Topshop. Converse are from Office (everyone has this colour!). Gold chain is Topshop and bracelets are H&M. It’s about as ‘ghetto fabulous’ as I ever get and I like to think it’s a New York City kind of look.
I’d just like to point out a couple of things you’ve probably noticed about this blog:
1) My wardrobe is OUTSIDE my room – yes folks – my room is so tiny it can’t even fit a wardrobe so I have to stand out in the hall annoying everyone when I’m picking out my clothes!
2) When I’m taking pics, I have to put my mirror in front of my housemate – Jess’ door – hopefully there’s not an occassion when she’s in the room and opens the door suddenly and I end up taking a pic of her instead!!
3) I couldn’t find the black bag that you see stuffed down the side of my wardrobe for WEEKS until I started taking these pictures.
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Alexa Chung’s second collaboration with Madewell went on sale online this week and many items sold out in the first few hours.
First off…who are Madewell?
Well from reading their website I found out they are an American workwear company founded in 1937 who specialise in jeans, shirts and boots. (www.madewell.com – that was easy).
Secondly why Alexa?
Well we can all guess that! Everything that girl touches goes to GOLD. Literally. Mulberry’s profits QUADRUPLED last year thanks to the Alexa satchel which retails at £785.* It’s crazy to think there are so many people out there who can afford these bags! (Yes, I’m a bit jealous).
I really love Alexa’s look, it’s so cool!
Fashion dictionary translation:
But what’s her collaboration with Madewell like? Well it ranges from $80 (for a t-shirt) up to $500 (for a leather jacket) and consists of Alexa staples such as tea dresses, shirts, oversized cardigans and ‘sweaters’. Overall, it’s very ‘Alexa’ – she has designed items based on her personal style (why not when people go crazy for it?) and they are all very ‘safe’ and therefore wearable by us everyday folks.
Here are some of my favourites:
$198
$188 – Lace dresses have really been overdone but I like the elegance of this one teamed with the black ankle boots.
$145
$118 – read in Grazia’s ‘Big Fashion Issue’ this week that grey jumpers are a wardrobe staple – can be paired with a long black maxi skirt or a lighter material grey sweater could be tucked inside a pencil skirt. This is sold out online by the way.
$375 for the leather skirt but another great way to wear a grey sweater.
Gonna let you in on a little secret here…there is a VERY similar skirt in H&M for £19.99!
$325 – Alexa calls this the ‘Binman Coat’ and it was literally inspired by a binman’s jacket. Seriously, how does she get away with this?!
The collection had its launch in LA last night and here are some snaps:
Elle Fanning and Alexa Chung in Alexa Chung for Madewell and Kate Bosworth in Peter Pilotto.
Dianna Argon has ditched the dodgy pink hair dye and is looking very sophisticated in regular Madewell last night.
Poll Time!
Well enjoy the heatwave(!) and have a good weekend!
Sarah xx
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