French Cuff Layering

We all have our fashion weaknesses - items which you can’t live without and seem to buy a lot of. For me this is the tailored shirt, and apart from denim is probably the highest volume item I own. Because lets be honest, having a crisp white shirt that lasts is actually pretty hard to find. That’s until I owned my first Anna Quan button up. I try to wear this shirt the most out of my collection, Mainly because it has a point if difference to the others I own (The personalised monogramming is easy on the eye), and secondly the cost is a little more than I would usually spend. The cuffs are not so wearable for me - especially when sat at a desk for the majority of the day. Some of her more recent designs actually have removable cuffs, which are perfect for that lunchtime soup option! But hey, if the shirt washes like a dream and still looks crisp a year on then it’s worth it.

Usually I would wear with a good pair of mom jeans, but wanted to experiment with my new House of Harlow dress. At the get go I thought this wasn’t going to work with a tight style (as the shirt is not that fitted). Thankfully after styling a few ways, I felt comfortable wearing it the way photographed. Accessories have been kept to a minimum to accentuate the stripes and the cuffs. I know when the weather gets cooler it will be layer perfect with a chunky knit.

Shop the look:

Anne shirt: Anna Quan via The UNDONE
X Revolve Phoebe Dress: House of Harlow 1960 via Revolve or similar here or here

Baby Audrey Sunglasses: Celine via David Jones

Medium Faye Bag: Chloe via Net-A-Porter (shop other options here)

Black mules: shop here, here and here

Photo credit to yours truly x

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Oversized Sleeves

"You can never have enough white shirts" -  that has to be my quote of the year. A white shirt can be flattering in many ways, and nothing beats a crisp white linen paired with denim. Over the last few months, I have really challenged myself to wear this staple styled differently. Today’s shirt pushes the boundaries with anything I own. I love a good sleeve, and have dabbled in the flare sleeve earlier in the year. But there’s something so chic about the longer oversized sleeve, especially when it’s personally monogrammed.

Anna’s shirts were the talk of the town at European fashion weeks back in Feb, and have been dying to get my hands on one ever since. I am already stocking up my basket with her September drops, including the blue chambray version of this. Yes, it will probably be too warm to wear this blouse buttoned up come summer, but imagine how cute it would be for a weekend away draped over a one piece. Classic tailoring is timeless, pinning these French cuffs with a good pair of links will add that extra touch to luxe to any look.

Raw hem jeans are such a good contrast when paired with a crisp shirt. Today’s style are Rag & Bone from Revolve and honestly the softest, comfiest jeans I own. I have already treated myself to the high waisted black and white versions which you’ll see in the coming weeks!

Black accessories finished off the look and added an Italian chic look I was after. This has to be one of my most wearable looks, and have worn this combo many times since shooting it back in June. I have linked my favourite white shirts and raw hem jeans below. Happy shopping!

Anne Shirt: Anna Quan

Santa Cruz Flare: Rag & Bone via Revolve

Chloe Faye: Chloe via Barney's New York

Baby Audrey Sunglasses: Celine similar here

Vessie II Boots: Senso

Faux Leather Waist Belt: Stella McCartney via Net-A-Porter

Photo credit to my love, Chris