Catwalk Worthy Coats

It breaks my heart to say it, but it seems like the summer sunshine won't be making many more appearances this year. On the plus side, at least we have some exciting new trends to look forward to. My favourite winter piece is definitely a good coat. I'm always so impressed by the British high street's take on the many styles seen at Fashion Weeks. The quality is usually fantastic too, which is exactly what you need from this wardrobe staple. 

The faux fur coat has been around for the last few winters, and my black cocoon shaped one will be coming out of my coat cupboard again this year. If you're feeling more daring, this season offers multicoloured and striped versions. 

Another classic style to re-emerge is the parka. I love the luxe take on it this winter, as modelled by Cara Delevigne in the recent Topshop campaign. If anyone wants to buy me the Pamella Roland metallic parka below then that would be nice!

For more coat inspiration, take a look at my top picks below.

The Check Coat

Catwalk - Rodarte / High street - River Island

The Luxe Parka 

Catwalk - Pamella Roland / Highstreet - Topshop

The Fur Coat

Catwalk - DKNY / High street - Motel

The Long Coat

Catwalk - Chanel / High street - ASOS

Will you be investing in one of these coat styles this coming season?

Love from Lou Lou

Best Bargains of the Sales

The mid-season sales are popping up all around the country and online - just in time for pay-day! This is a perfect opportunity to grab your holiday essentials for bargain prices. You'll be surprised how many lust-worthy pieces there are. Here are my top picks from the sales that have been launched so far.

ASOS

Jeans - Was £160 Now £62  Sunglasses - Was £25 Now £12

Shoes - Was £40 Now £28  Top - Was £60 Now £30  Jacket - Was £55 Now £38.50

Topshop

Dress - Was £60 Now £30  Bag - Was £85 Now £45
Shoes - Was £85 Now £45  Top - Was £32 Now £15

Motel

Top - Was £25 Now £15  Bag - Was £99 Now £59

Jacket - Was £60 Now £29  Dress - Was £48 Now £29

Love from Lou Lou

P.S. I was chosen as a runner-up in ASOS's #YvesInspired styling competition. If you missed the outfit post I did, you can see it two posts below this one. I can't wait to receive my voucher prize!

The Skirt Edit

I haven't had a lot of luck with my skirts lately; one came back from the dry cleaners ruined (a manufacturing fault apparently) and the other I managed to ruin myself a week later as I forgot that it shouldn't have been hand-washed. However, this has made me more determined than ever to own the prettiest collection of skirts a girl could dream of! I usually stick with an a-line cut which is flattering for my figure, however I am ready to take on the drop hem mini skirt (see no.2) and next season's double drop (see no.3).

1. ASOS Pencil skirt 2. Zara Poplin skirt 3. Topshop Lace skirt

4. Zara box pleat skirt 5. Motel printed skirt 6. Urban Outfitters PU skirt

Have you had your eye on any new skirts lately? 

Love from Lou Lou