Vintage Vibes/ AW15 Trends

I love vintage shopping. It sounds cheesy but there's something exciting about getting lost in the most outrageous and eclectic collections of clothing that you just don't get with normal shopping. Brighton has a pretty great vintage scene, (I always do well in places like Beyond Retro and Snoopers Paradise), however my favourite ever vintage shop has to be Blitz; a huge vintage department store which is just off Brick Lane.

I've learned there's a knack to vintage shopping; you can't rush it and you have to pay attention to detail, to get the best buys. On a long weekend in France recently, I wore a vintage Calvin Klein sports bra from the 90's with a scarlet suede Vivienne Westwood skirt I picked up from Beyond Retro. Suede has been a big trend this summer after gracing the catwalks of fashion houses like Chanel and Derek Lam, and I don't think it's over just yet. I will most definitely be sporting a suede skirt with opaque tights and over the-knee-boots in the upcoming months. Red is also set to be the stand-out colour of AW15/16, from the collections of Christian Dior, Fendi, & Hermes, to name a few.

(Apologies for the poor quality images these were taken on my phone...)

Favourite Autumn Fashion Trends

So Autumn has suddenly appeared, temperatures have plummeted, and it's time to pull together your favourite Autumn trends for this season. Here are a few trends I am currently loving... 

1. Hats
Whether it's a fedora, a floppy hat or a classic beanie, hats are great in Autumn. Why? Because not only do they help keep you that little bit warmer, but they can also completely transform a look. I recently bought this Burgundy Floppy Hat from Topshop (£28), and I can't get enough of it. 

2. Over the Knee Boots 
Whilst they made their biggest come back last year, it seems as though over the knee boots aren't going anywhere for this season. From Chanel, Balenciaga, Versace & Margiela, OTK boots have been spotted upon celebrities such as Blake Lively, Gisele, Olivia Palermo & Miranda Kerr. 

Cara Delevigne in the Chanel AW14/15 campaign. 

Olivia Palermo wearing Stuart Weitzman OTK boots with a gorgeous personalised Burberry Prorsum cape.

3. Outerwear 
People often leave outerwear as the last piece to pick when pulling an outfit together, but if you think about it, it is actually key. At the moment, oversized pastel coloured coats are all over the high street. From baby blue, lilac and baby pink, this trend is guaranteed to brighten up a dull Autumn day. I have this blue one from River Island (£80), but I also love the French Connection version.