And it was called 'Yellow'.....

Style Theory: When it is officially summer and the sun is refusing to shine sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands and wear some sun! 

Jacket - Zara £39.99
T-Shirt - H&M £7.99
Trousers - Zara £17.99 (in sale)
Shoes - H&M (old season) similar here

I saw this biker jacket on Camilla Pihlo below, it caught my eye but I had no idea where it was from, luckily when I was walking through Zara there it was, in the 'new in' section. It is bold as brass, a real statement jacket, you certainly won't go unnoticed but it just added a much needed zing to my wardrobe. I will be dressing it down with jeans and trainers, it would also look fab over a floral maxi dress (and wellies for Glastonbury!) I think it looks so much more expensive than it's £39.99 price tag...I have a feeling I will be wearing this a lot! I also had to buy another pair of these khaki trousers, these are XS and are a neater fit than my other pair, they are the kind of trousers I wear non-stop in the summer as they are so comfy.

Camilla Pihl Instagram

Camilla looks pretty amazing in the jacket, love it styled with distressed jeans, a shirt and trainers #goals !

So what do you think, too loud? Are you a fan of a block coloured jacket? Are you like me and go to shop the sales and end up in the 'new in' section? As always I would love to hear you thoughts and comments, until next time Fran xxxx

Double Trouble...

Style Theory: I find having my photo taken pretty awkward but when it is a shoot with a friend it is so much more fun. Joanne The Stylist and the Wardrobe and I had a fab afternoon hanging out in Wimbledon Village, all photos shot by Victoria Metaxas.

I naturally went for a super comfy option, I have been looking for a pair of baggy khakis for a while and these Zara trousers fit the bill perfectly. They are almost harem in style, incredibly comfortable and will look fab in the summer with a camisole top and Majorcan style sandals. For the spring I styled my khaki trousers with a lace detail victoriana top from H&M (sold out online but available instore), my M&S Alexa Chung blazer (size down) and my hardly-ever-off-my-feet Gucci shoes (I am getting my money's worth out of them!) I threw my M&S pink coat over the top and my navy radley bag, I always need structure against a baggy item of clothing it balances out the look.. 

This is my comfort zone, I love a smart/casual look, juxtaposing baggy and tailored. To pull my outfits together I always make sure two items are the same colour (my blazer and my bag) You can wear any range of colours, throw them together as long as two colours match on your outfit, it can be a small as the piping on an item of clothing with an accessories, I always think that these are the two pieces of string that tie your outfit together..just think two and you will always get it right.

Joanne looked gorgeous in J Crew trousers (similar), Topshop shoes and Zara blazer ..

Victoriana Top: H&M £29.99 (sold out online available in store)

Trousers: Zara £29.99

Blazer: Marks and Spencer £49.50

Shoes: Gucci £530 (high heel version)

Sunglasses: Fendi @VeryExclusive £270

Coat: M&S (old season)

Bag: Radley similar here

*Photographs by Victoria Metaxas

I know I will be living in these trousers in the summer, they are so lightweight and will look fab with sandals and a tee shirt, just need a little sun now. The blazer has definitely been a suprise, I wasnt sure whether to keep it but have worn it so much, I love the 80s feel of it and the oversize look, it looks great with skinny jeans and tailored trousers. Have you invested in khakis so far this year, how are you wearing yours? As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments

Check out Joanne's blog The Stylist and the Wardrobe, she has such a cool, impeccable style. And thanks to super talented photographer Victoria Metaxas , such a fab photographer (some of these photos were shot in the freak snow we had the other day!)xxx

I hope you are all having a fab Bank Holiday weekend, thanks so much for reading, until next time Fran xxx