Let's Get Going 2017..tis the year to still Think Pink

Fendi SS17

Valentino SS17

Gucci SS17

Style Theory: On the Spring/Summer 2017 catwalks Pink reigned supreme, Fendi featured crystal pink colours, Valentino mixed pink tones in intricate patterns and Gucci went bold, confirming that pretty much any shade of pink goes, although this year, if you are brave enough, go bold woth fuschias and deep pinks. Pink is in it's fourth year of power so if you haven't already it is time to invest in some gorgeous pink clothes, or if you are like me and have a quite a collection why not add a few new bolder pink items to your wardrobe to add some interest...

Spring Summer 2017 on the high street is looking pretty amazing already, here are the best NEW pink items already hitting stores and online..

J Crew £298

The dream pink jacket, the perfect tone of pink, pure luxury. This jacket would look amazing with jeans and trainers, or perfect dressed up over a summer dress and heels. A real investment piece but one you would have to look at price per wear (one of my fave way of looking at things!)

Topshop £72

My love for velvet is continuing into the Spring (although technically I know it is still winter but in my head Spring is just around the corner) For now wear this jacket with wintery grey, a grey cashmere jumper and scarf and some blue skinny jeans and cosy boots. In the Spring pair with a white T-shirt, pale blue ankle length jeans and white superga trainers.

Topshop £225

This is a lilac- pink but caught my eye straight away. It is selling out really quickly so worth snapping up soon. It looks super luxurious and very 'on trend' with the belt and cuff details..

Topshop £36

This raspberry colour is hot news this Spring, it will add an injection of colour to your wardrobe. A really easy piece to wear with jeans and trainers for an eye catching look that will take you right into the summer months.

Topshop £26

Pink and frilled, this is a fab little jumper. It is short, so definitely the kind of top that would look great under dungarees (I would wear a vest top underneath) with trainers or tan sandals in the summer. 

Trilogy @John Lewis £230

This is the ultimate in luxury, a fine knit cashmere jumper in the most stunning colours, wear with everything, jeans, shorts, tulle skirt..

Topshop £26

Possibly one of the cosiest hoodies out there, this has a super warm fleece lining and looks great with jeans and in the summer will look fab with shorts and sunkissed skin. It also comes in a stunning fuschia colour and a peachy pink colour 

H&M Cashmere £69.99

It's pink, it's cashmere and it's affordable! 

&Other Stories £55

Adore this frilled merino wool sweater, perfect for Spring and into the summer, a gentle subtle pink, in the softest wool.

&Other Stories £35

A stunning bubble gum pink, love it with the metallic and at a reasonable price, I know I have featured this before on the blog but had to feature again as it is stunning.

Glamorous @Topshop now £18

Slightly random, I spotted this in the Topshop sale and think it would look fab with a pink/nude vest top underneath and jeans kind of vintage? Not sure but I have ordered anyway (I sized up) and we will see! I am thinking of wearing it with my boyfriend jeans and gold heels..

Me+Em £165

The most stunning silk georgette blouse, it looks amazing on, light as a feather and cut to perfection. It looks just as good worn as a work blouse with tailored trousers as with jeans and trainers, a real multitasker.

Mango £35.99

Another vintage looking blouse, super pretty, perfect for now, throw an oversized pink/grey cardigan over the top, tuck into jeans and throw on a pair of heels, a beautiful going out look.

Topshop £65

You know I love a tutu, this one will look great dressed down with a grey tee and pair of trainers or heels for a gorgeous party look.

Topshop £69

The cutest shoes, I love a hot pink shoe for Spring you can really dress down and let your shoes do the talking..

Topshop £150

Loving these ones too the shape is stunning, flattering on legs and the colour would look amazing with tanned legs.

Wearing pink genuinely makes me happy, it is an uplifting colour and if you haven's already it is definitely time to add a dash of pink to your wardrobe.

Thanks so much for reading, as always I love to read your thoughts and comments, until next time Fran xxx

50% Off All Things Designer..Yes Please!!

Style Theory: I have always wanted to have a few designer items in my wardrobe and now I am 41 I have a managed to save up and buy a few treasured things. I stumbled across Very Exclusive a while ago when I was looking for a See By Chloe dress and was so glad I did! They are a little internet gem, a slightly unknown designer hub and have the most AH-Mazing sales. Everything is half price, none of this £10 off business so it is really worth investing now, here is my edit of the best sale items..

Needle and Thread was £125 now £87

Gorgeously pretty, a beautiful top that would look just as gorgeous now under a chunky cardigan with skinny jeans as in the summer with denim shorts and flat sandals.

Cocoa Cashmere was £175 now £87

Cocoa Cashmere is one of the softest brands of cashmere out there, I love this grey striped sweater, it will be perfect for now with skinny jeans and trainers for the school run and in the summer with denim shorts and white supergas.

Zoe Karssen was £90 now £54

The perfect 'fling on' sweater, a designer item but at the same price you would pay for a high street sweater, perfect for a laid back weekend look. 

Mih jeans was £190 now £57

I am have been a long time devotee of MiH jeans when I can afford them, these would be perfect for the Spring/Summer and such a gorgeous colour of denim, a real bargain. Perfect with trainers, heels and sandals/Havianas in the summer.

J Brand Selena Jeans was £220 now £110

Another pair of jeans I have (and paid full price for..arggh) but have lived in them. These are the best jeans for keeping their shape and are the perfect ankle length for me (I am 5ft 3) I sized down two sizes in these as they do come up big but are without a doubt my 'go-to 'going out jeans. They are great as I can wear my trainers to get to the party then change onto my heels when I get there and both look great!

Joseph Cashmere Camel Coat was £795 now £477

A cashmere, camel coat will never go out of fashion, it is a wardrobe staple and this, although still hugely expensive, is an amazing reduction. Impeccably cut and with a red lining this looks like a coat fit for royalty and can be worn year after year and so easily dressed up or down.

Missoni was £645 now £248

I am officially obsessed with all things Missoni at the moment and this is the ultimate, Saturday Night Fever style 70s party dress, Wear off one shoulder and pair with gold sandals for a cool, retro party look. In the summer wear with flat, tan strappy sandals..perfection in a dress.

Whistles was £170 now £119

The most flattering dress, it covers the tops of the arms and skims over all lumps and bumps, I have this dress and love it!

Marc Jacobs was £345 now £207

The perfect work trousers, wear with a cashmere jumper or victoriana and low heels for a chic, sophisticated look.

Furla Bag was £540 now £324

I have this beautiful bag and completely love it, it is so eyecatching and makes the most dressed down outfit look dressed up. I clash it with my pink coat or wear it with my camel or Khaki coats, it is the kind of bag that goes with any colour and elevates any look.

See by Chloe was £410 now £287

The perfect, slouchy every day bag to sling over your shoulder, quietly stylish and chic.

Le Specs was £55 now £27

Le Specs sunglasses are like a cheap version of designer sunglasses, they look amazing on but dont cost the earth. I love a transparent frame on sunglasses, it means they don't dominate my face and look cool at the same time!

Supergas were £55 now £38

I bought these last summer and loved them, great with dresses and shorts, the platform sole is super flattering on my legs.

Terry De Havilland were £235 now £141

I have been stalking these shoes for a while, I love Terry De Havilland shoes, they are sooo flattering and look amazing on. I am going to a wedding early 2017 and my eye on these, the dress can come second!

Vivienne Westwood was £380 now £152

Beautifully chic and stylish with an edge..

Uggs Kristen were £150 now £90

Just because I am a secret Ugg wearer, I wear them a.lot., on the school run, shopping they are just like wearing slippers outside and are my guilty pleasure. This Kristen style looks pretty robust and not as slouchy as the originals.

So there is my edit, I have had to try very hard not to put it all in my virtual basket, but as it is my birthday in a week I think I may be able to request one or two!! I do love a designer bargain!!

Thanks for reading and as always I love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time Fran and a very very Happy New Year!! xxxxxx

Sales Edit and inspiration on how to style each piece..but hurry things go fast...

Style Theory: This time of year you can pick up some real bargains, things that you have looked at for a while and will see you into the next season. It is worth investing in some key pieces that have longevity but I also do love to throw in a little frivolous bargain too.

Here is my edit of the items on my sale shopping list, but do be quick things get snapped up fast...

Mango was £39.99 now £19.99

So chic, understated and very designer-esque, this bag has been on my radar for a while. It is a leather mix and looks so much more expensive that it's £19.99 price tag. Wear wit a black shirt, jeans and trainers for a cool, elegant look.

Via FashionMeNow

Mango was £35.99 now £25.99

One of those super useful sweaters, can be worn with any colour jeans, perfect tucked into pleated midid skirts of pair with a tulle skirt for a stunning look.

Inspo image via Brooklyn Blonde

Mango Cashmere sweater was £119 now £79.99

This V neck cashmere sweater (seen here worn with a scarf) is the perfect throw on chic knitwear. Now is, without a doubt, the time to invest in cashmere, it is reduced and will take you through the coldest winter months to the Spring and summer, perfect to throw over a pair of shorts on cooler summer evenings or to wear on the plane on holiday with white skinny ankle length jeans and white supergas.

Inspo image via Collage Vintage

Mango was £69.99 now £49.99

This coat has a distinct Missoni look about it, the colours are very 2017 and it would look fab over a white tee, blue jeans and trainers.

Inspo image via Pinterest

Philip Lim was £690 now £414

This SS17 is all about trenches with an interesting twist and this one fits the bill perfectly, you will be one step ahead if you snap this one up.

image via Burberry SS17 

J Brand Selena was £225 now £158

My fave jeans ever, I have this style in both blue and black and wear them non stop. They look great if you are not super tall as they are perfectly cropped, keep their shape and look just as good with trainers as with heels. The pockets on the bottom are flattering and they do not bag, love love. Size at least one size down as they do come up big!

Inspo image via Pinterest

Chinti and Parker was £325 now £228

This is the kind of sweater you can wear every day, dressed up or dressed down. Super soft and luxurious a real treat.

Inspo image via Pinterest

Boden Cashmere was £110 now £83.30

I have a thing for forest green at the moment, it is such a gentle flattering colour and looks so chic on with pale blue jeans and navy loafers, unfussy and stylish..

Inspo image via Camilla Philo

Isabel Marant was £290 now £174

I bought these (full price) a few seasons ago but these suede versions are a much better price and the style still completely and utterly catches my eye.

Inspo Image via Pinterest

Acne Studio was £350 now £175

The perfect nude shoe in this seasons shape, to wear with everything..

Inspo Inage via StyleduMonde

Me+Em was £118 now £59

If you haven't every tried on a pair of me+em trousers I urge you to they are unbelievably flattering, so well cut and made of the best quality fabric, I love love them 

Image via Pinterest

I could go on and on, this is my first sales edit but I will be back with more. There are so many bargains about and the key looks above will not date, so they are worth investing in.

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, Thanks for stopping by my blog, I appreciate so much that you take the time to read it. I have so many ideas for Spring Summer 2017, there are the most fabulous trends coming in, I will start 2017 with a round up of all the catwalk trends and how they will be relevant to you and I.

If there is anything you would like me to focus on in the beginning of 2017, anything you find tricky to style/ would love to wear but are too scared, any basics, or core wardrobe items you need guidance on please do let me know, it is the one thing in life I know about and love sharing it with you..the rest of the things in life..not so much!!

Love Fran xxx