Stripes and neck ties...

Shirt: H&M Reduced to £9.99
Neck Tie - Topshop £5
Necklace - CabbageWhiteEngland £65
Trousers: Zara £29.99
Sandals: H&M (old Season) similar here

Style Theory: Sometimes you just need one item to give your look an update, today it is a necktie I bought mine for £5 from Topshop. It looks great with a slouchy look, perks up a boring shirt, adds a pop of colour to a white, boho top and adds interest to plain tee/vest top. From silk scarves that give your look a sleek and sophisticated edge to cotton neckties that look cute and edgy, the neck tie of the perfect quick style solution and a reasonable and easy Friday 'Fashion Lift'. Here are a few more looks to give you lots of ideas on how to style the Necktie and check out loads of more options for  fab scarves and neckties here and here...

images via Pinterest

I love the silk scarf look above with the sleeveless coat, so sophisticated and elegant, it is time to find all my old silk (ish) scarves..thank goodness I am a hoarder!!

Are you already on board with the necktie look, how do you wear it or is this one little micro (re) trend that you will be getting back on board with? As always I would to hear your thoughts and comments until next time, Fran xxx

Sports Luxe for a Night out...

Top: H&M (sold out) - Similar here

Trousers: Me+Em £118

Shoes: H&M (old season) - Similar here

Bag: Radley - (sold out) - Similar here

Necklace - AnnaLou of London Name Necklace £52 

Style Theory: The sportsluxe trend is one that makes dressing up and dressing down really easy and comfortable. You can easily give your lounging gear a 'lift' by adding a pair of heels and a silk blouse or buy into the sports luxe trend with a pair of flattering tailored trousers with a sports luxe twist.

Comfort is one of my main criteria when buying clothes and the sportsluxe look fits into this perfectly. Chloe were the front runners of this trend, their SS16 catwalk looks highlighted how sports wear can easily be translated to going out looks and for this I love the brand! These Me+Em trousers have been amazing this season, I have worn them so much, they are amazingly flattering and skim over all lumps and bumps, for other options of sports luxe trousers check out my blog here.

Below are my favourite off the shoulder/bardot tops to add to your sports luxe trousers or jeans, just add a pair of tan heeled sandals or metallic shoes for an easy going out, out look...

Self Portrait £170

Self Portrait £165

The king of off the shoulder tops is Self Portrait, with the expense comes the fact that they are beautifully cut, do not ping off your shoulders and have the most beautiful lace detail to flatter.

Whistles £85

Love this cotton top above, a grown up smarter take on the bardot top.

Now for the high street bardot tops all under £50

Mango £25.99

Oasis £28

M&S £35

Topshop £32

Vero Moda @Asos £28

The bardot top below is not necessary the best one to wear with a sports luxe look, a plain colour looks better, but this one was too cute not to include, it will be a fab little summer holiday top with cut of denim shorts and sandals.

Oasis £35

Are you a fan of the sports luxe look? Will you be updating it to a going out look? What are you thoughts on Bardot tops, have you already bought into the look? As always I would love to hear you thoughts and comments, until next time Fran xxxx

Loafing around....

Style Theory: The perfect in-between shoe, the loafer. When you want to cast off your boots but it is not warm enough for sandals the loafer will be your style go to. Gucci loafers have been flooding the streetstyle scene and look amazing on, but you don't have to fork out the £500 for this style as there are plenty of beautiful loafers on the highstreet for a fraction of the price. For now lets just start at the top with a pair of delicious Guccis then I will move on to the completely affordable, beautiful, high street versions. Remember these loafer 'style rules' and you will never get it wrong, they look fabulous with dresses and shorts but when wearing with trousers/jeans/dungarees make sure your trousers are cropped to ankle length and you are showing a bit of ankle, they make them look less masculine and far more stylish...

Gucci Loafers £405

The original, buttery soft leather, super sleek. Seen on almost every blogger these loafers hit the fashion shoe world hard last year and have now filtered down to the high street. They look fab with ankle length jeans skinny jeans and slouchy/ silk tops.

Gucci Backless Loafers @Matches £380

I just adore gold shoes at the moment and if money were no object these would be mine, I love the gold tone and the backless look.

Gucci Horsebit Loafer £410

These are the dream, classic, chic and after seeing the image below on Pinterest last year I have been searching for this exact pair. Time to ebay my life away to save up to get a pair..

House of Spring £185

I have these bow loafers and absolutely adore them, they are designed in London, handmade in Portugal and are beautiful. They are the perfect mix of chic and on trend and are super flattering on, the leather takes a little wearing in but when you have you will wear these shoes for years and years to come. Wear them with all black below or like I did (also below) with bright coat and monochrome top...

Topshop have jumped on the bandwagon and have come up trumps with some stunning loafers, the ones I have selected below have leather uppers (I really do prefer leather shoes if I can afford them, they wear so much better and are better when not wearing socks)  and are a decent price.

Topshop Block Heel Loafer £56

I am a fan of a red shoe, they really make a statement and you can keep the rest of your summer outfit neutral like Olivia Palermo below..

Topshop Pointed Loafer £39

Love these, they are so Nicolas Kirkwood, are leather and such a good price, the perfect summer work shoe. They would add a hint of artistic flair to the most plain outfits. The look below is a fabulous work look with an edge..

Topshop Karter Loafer £65

Naturally I am obsessed with these loafers, not the faint hearted but I have ordered. I love the bright pink colour, they will look amazing with a denim dress, add a punch of colour to a black and white outfit or just wear with a pair of jeans and plain t-shirt.

Topshop Karter Loafer £62

 A luxury looking pair of black loafers at an affordable price.

Topshop Kube Loafers £59

A real classic, Spanish style loafer, these light tan loafers will flatter especially when worn with ankle length jeans, dresses or shorts, the nude colour elongates your legs. Made of leather these are for the classically, chic lady. 

Topshop Silver Mule £59

A fabulous alternative the full mule, these will be easy to slip on and go and look glamorous as you walk around in them. Wear them low key with jeans and tee or ramp up the metallic look and wear with a metallic skirt for a real statement outfit..

Office Dapper Loafers £65

For some true red loafers, these Office shoes are the perfect colour and shape. Let them do the talking keep your outfit simple.

I love the look of red shoes with a pair of jeans and white shorts, easy, chic and stylish.

Another trend that is both practical and cool, I love these easy to wear looks, so much better than stilletos being 'in'. The more I am looking at the pink Topshop loafers the more I think I need to order them, they look so much fun and I really believe fashion is about fun, taking little risks with your style and stepping a little out of your comfort zone, it always is worth it. Loafers are the perfect 'Fashion Lift' to add to your wardrobe.

Have you bought any loafers so far this year? Have you invested in the trend or are you going for the less expensive high street option. As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time Fran xxxx