Berry nice

Berry nice by elizabetheast featuring cross body messenger bags

The windy days, red noses and cheeks, ugg boots and brollies, it can only mean Autumn has officiallyarrived. Besides the gorgeous colours of trees that look like they're on fire and the steaming mugof hot chocolate, it can be quite miserable knowing that dark nights are ahead of us for the next four months. Thank god we have fall fashion trends then to keep us going. And this season it's all about the berry shade. So autumn! Whether you use it head to toe or flash it here and there, to make it the statement colour, if it's berry, then it'sright. It has such a warm tone to it, it's making me feel cosier already.

Shoe Love

Oh My Days! I am officially in love. Forget boys - shoes are far better, more reliable and lets face it, much, much prettier :) These babies are the latest addition to my ever-growing shoe collection. I bought them from Zara for £19.99 - bargain! I was instantly attracted to the spikes as these are everywhere right now; whether used for shoulder detailing or on leather handbags, it's a great way to get the biker chic look. I'll be wearing mine with jeans, leggings, skirts and dresses - so everything basically! The colour is perfect for transitioning from summer (what summer?) to winter and I'm going to mix them with purple colours as this is set to be the colour 'de jour' for this new season.

WARNING: potentially dangerous spikes (make for a very good weapon when in need)

Ode to Barogue

One of my new season trends: BAROGUE! So I decided to make a little mood board on Polyvore devoted to it. How gorgeous does Jessica Chastain look in Alexander McQueen?

 

Bag: D&G (wish list!!)

Cardigan: River Island £40

Dress: Topshop £39

Ring: Topsop £8.50

London Town

I was lucky enough to go down to London yesterday, as I am part of a shortlisting panel for the charity, Mind - a charity which supports people with mental health conditions. Every year Mind hold a Media Awards Night in London, which acknowledges pieces in the media including documentaries, radio pieces, blogs and articles, that write sensitively about mental health in a clear and positive way, helping to break down the stigma surrounding it.

I can't talk about which pieces have been shortlisted, but there are some fantastic entries that are up for an award. The ceremony takes place in November and Stephen Fry will be presenting the event. I had a great day and thought I'd share some pictures of my day down there.

I had to head towards Southwark Bridge and we were in the building in the middle picture going down vertically, overlooking the Thames. Was so pretty.

And this is what I wore for the day: my new gingham, studded shirt from Zara, paired with jeggings.





Discount at Motel Rocks

Eeeeekkk! I'm so excited! I've officially become part of the Motel Rocks Street Team, which means anyone can now enjoy 20% off on any and every order they make, using the code 'bethypops.'
You may have come across some of Motel Rocks' clothing before as Topshop stock part of their range. Purse-friendly and uber stylish, Motel Rocks is fast becoming one of my favourite fashion outlets.What's even more fantastic is that you can use the code as many times as you like, unlike some discount codes which can only be used once per person.All the more reason to buy more beautiful clothes! Hmmm bank accounts beware!
I've picked some of my current favourite pieces below:



Tie-dye denim dip hem shirt: £38 - tie-dye to die for! So easy to dress down AND up!






Aztec print leggings: £21 - no need for me to point out how popular the aztec print has been lately. It's everywhere! Wear with a simple, plain top to bring all the attention onto that print.









Monochrome body con skirt in barogue: £35 - barogue is going to be BIG this Autumn/Winter. Not just big, HUGE! It was seen all over the catwalks and thankfully for us has trickled its way down to the high street. This trend can be worn head-to-toe for the more daring fashionista, but for those who just want a small dose, choose just one piece.

Bodycon Dress in Gothic Placement print: £35 - this dress just screams 'wear me!' With its nod to the gothic print style, another big winter trend, this dress is perfect for that Saturday night out. It would look great with a black, leather biker jacket and boots.

Pssst! Remeber enter 'bethypops' for a fabulous 20% discount. Now there's no excuse not treat yourself :D



Working Girl

Working Girl by elizabetheast featuring oversized cat eye sunglasses

 

Fed up of wearing the same old thing to work? Need a killer outfit for that interview? Well here is my 'Working Girl' spread which I designed on Polyvore (my new favourite website - trust me go visit it NOW...after finishing my post of course!) I have created an outfit that in my opinion not only will have heads turning and compliments flying your way, but also includes THE key trends due to hit this Autumn/Winter 2012.

 

White Shirt with applique collar - £49.99 - Zara: A classic white shirt with one essential detail - the studded collar. Set to be huge this season whether it be pearls, studs or sequins, if it adorns the collar or neckline, then it's got the fashion approval. All the attention should fall on this area so avoid wearing a necklace and keep other jewellery to a minimum.

 

Prnt Trousers - £25.99 - Zara: A bargain for a pair of stylish, cropped trousers. Print isn't going anyway this season as was proved by the super, big designers Prada, Miu Miu and Chanel who all showcased prints on their catwalks. The black, white and grey colour scheme keeps the tone neutral which is particulrly good for those who have a strict dress policy at work.

 

Red Blazer - £385 - Flannels: A tad too painful for my purse, but there are great versions from Zara, Topshop and Oasis. The blazer gives you that formal, I-mean-business style which is a key trend (as this months ELLE reminds us). It's all about the masculinity with its structured shoulders. The red colour also breaks up the white and black theme and will make you stand out more (that girl in the red blazer).

 

Brown Heels - Pilot Fashion: Click clack, click, clack across the floor -one sure sign to tell people you're on your way. What I love about these heels is that they're perfect for going straight from the office to after-work drinks. Not a fan of sore, blistered feet for work? A par of beige or brown, laced loafers will work just as well and keep that masculine tone.

 

Tan Tote Bag - £50 - Zara: I am so 'totes' in love with this bag! Probably my favourite piece of this outfit along with the appliqued shirt. And the blazer. And trousers...and shoes!! Big enough to fit in all our necessary 'junk' (if you're anything like me then you need enough room to fit in your entire bedroom), AND a beauiful colour match with the shoes. This provides a change to the usual black bag, black shoes, black trousers, black black black black!!! It breaks up the colour and makes it more eye-poppig as well as looking gorgeous against the red blazer.

 

Black geek glasses - £10 - boohoo.com: If you want to go all the way and don't actually wear glasses, (that's me then) nothing says office chic geek mre than these frames do. A great accessory to the outfit AND it makes you look smarter; win, win.