Nestled outside the gates of Hyde Park, The Royal Lancaster Hotel doesn't disappoint. Walking distance to good coffee shops, great shoot locations and the tube just around the corner. It's my home from home when visiting London. Don't forget to order room service....
Well that month flew by pretty quickly! I finished up my full-time job in Social Media Management last month and the same night I flew straight into London. Two overweight suitcases later, I arrived at Fashion Week. Then the challenge began to style my looks for the week with no breathing time from leaving the office onto the plane!
Packing was not easy. I had to consider at least one look to photograph a day not only at LFW but also PFW. Minus temperatures sure look great in pictures, but let me assure you that packing multiple jackets and coats also meant that both my suitcases actually burst and broke by the time I made it back to Aus. Bring on Summer Fashion Weeks and no excess baggage fees!
Tailoring was a large part of my London wardrobe. The main items I packed were trouser and skirt suits, multiple blazers, and statement jackets. The below zero temperatures made layering all that more fun, but my hands hated me for not remembering gloves - epic fail when you rely on a remote control to take your photos and you can’t keep your hands warm! I would have been lost without my Tularosa teddy coat from Revolve. It seriously got me through the cold.
There were many trends I picked up on for Fall which I’ll be touching upon in the coming weeks so keep an eye out for that! Today’s focus is what I wore each day in London. Surprisingly a lot of the looks can be recreated day to day.
Would love to hear your thoughts on my looks. It’s finally happened…..I am now pursuing Style Structure full time so you’ll see a lot more posts over here. If there is anything you wanted to read and see more of let me know in the comments below!
Finally back from a few weeks of travel and fun with my other half over in Europe. It had been 18 months since returning back to the UK, and has made me realise I really miss being close to friends and family on that side of the world. I really wish I could just ‘pop’ home that bit more. Are any of you guys an expat and feel me? Life is too short, so a Christmas trip is already on the cards back in Cardiff. Possibly a cheeky week in Berlin too but will keep you posted on that!
Over the space of 2 weeks, we visited Rome, Barcelona, London, and my besties wedding in Spoleto. Having grown up in the UK, I knew packing for high summer would be a fail, but on the other hand it meant over packing for mixed seasons. Extra luggage fees and hauling bags unnecessarily is such a pain and will have to figure logistics better next time. Thankfully, the overweight luggage was needed as temperatures were all over the place city to city.
The metallic crisp look in Rome felt feminine romantic, and it’s fair to say the mornings felt more spring like than I had anticipated. Light layers and classic Gucci loafers for walking around the maze of perfectly formed cobbled streets. FYI, the flowers in Rome are so cheap, so couldn’t help treat myself to a bunch or two! For any of you heading to Italy this year, make the most of the Piazza’s, whether it’s for just a coffee break or to appreciate the architecture surrounding you.
Over in Barca, the temperature heated up. Urban vibes and beach lifestyle actually tempted us to pack our bags and move there permanently. The shopping and dining are on point, which meant a city chic look which could be styled more casually for the beach included bare shoulders and stripes. The look was finished off with my favourite Chloe bag and round sunnies.
In London, the rain and humidity were expected, which meant breathable fabrics were a must. Although it felt very sticky, it looked more like an autumn's day with the grey clouds and constant rainfall. This crochet detailed top was perfect for a British summer. Accessory for this look – umbrella. Standard!
I would love to hear your thoughts on my 3 city looks. More importantly, if anyone has tips or have read some great packing posts recently I would love to hear more in the comments section below. Packing for multiple seasons is so tough, I need guidance for future trips!
One of the cloudiest days since being back in the UK. Not used to shooting with such a thick layer of cloud and was explaining to London blogger Lorna Andews (Lornaluxe) that it’s the opposite in Sydney right now. Dodging the harsh morning sunshine to get detailed outfit shots without blinding sunshine making you squint. First world problems! I’ve been dying to meet Lorna for months and was thrilled to finally give her a big hug and talk fashion and local cafe spots with this little one! This street was a dream to shoot on and was minutes from Harrods and some of the more bustling sights that London has to offer.
Today’s look focuses heavily on grids. Boohoo is my go to shop for affordable fashion, and since being in Australia I seek Northern Hemisphere trends to try and mix it up a bit in Sydney. This time of year, the weather between Australia and the UK couldn’t be more contrasting, so a lot of the stores are not yet carrying their winter lines just yet. This suit was perfect. Layering: check, monochrome: check, tailored: check. My go to things for the colder months. I thought I was going to be way too cold to rock a crop top in December, but with the suit jacket and long vest it was the perfect ensemble.
That’s the last of my 4 part European series of looks :-( I have met 4 amazing bloggers on my travels and you will see all of them on Boho Behind The Lens. Part of the fun was photographing them in their threads and experiencing fun new locations and of course, making friends along the way.I’m planning some cool looks over the next few weeks with my partner in crime Andrea from Leather and Lattes blog. Can’t wait to show you what we get up to over the summer months! It’s going to be a good month I can feel it!
