Crazy for Zara

Photo taken by Kimberly of Wardrobe Conversations

Dress - Zara

Boots - Topshop

Satchel - Godiva

Over the past year I've been adding more and more clothes from Zara to my wardrobe. The designs are so chic and the quality is fantastic. Many pieces could actually be mistaken for designer, so you're getting really good value for money. 

My mum bought me this dress for my birthday last month, and it's a prime example of how on point Zara can be! The painterly floral design is stunning and the front split and pockets add to the unique design. So far I've worn it out for a family meal and the Pringle of Scotland exhibition.

Thanks to my brother as well for giving me a Zara voucher on my birthday. My family know me well! I spent it most of the voucher on an a-line floral skirt. You can never own too much floral and I really do live by that motto!

Here are my top Zara picks...

Dress £49.99

Top £15.99

Skirt £39.99

Coat £79.99

Bag £29.99

Dungarees £29.99

What do you think of my picks? Do you shop in Zara a lot too?

Love from Lou Lou

Chokers + Cuffs

Jewellery is often the best way the complete an outfit. It's that extra detail that can add either an edge, sophistication or glamour to your look. At the moment my favourite piece is the ear cuff, worn by the likes of Cara Delevigne and Jennifer Lawrence. I think I'll be buying the vine leaf one by Topshop. 

The bracelet cuffs below have a contemporary look to them and would look amazing worn with a sleek monochrome outfit. As for the chokers, I much prefer those with stones and metal rather than the velvet kind. The leaf choker below looks so unusual with the opening at the front. 

Let me know which is your favourite piece! 

Accessorize - Zara - Topshop

ASOS - Regal Rose - Topshop

& Other Stories - Whistles - Coast

Love from Lou Lou

A Touch of Red

Top - Zara

Skirt - Urban Outfitters

Fedora - ASOS

Boots - Duo

Necklace - Topshop

Ever since I modelled for a red themed shoot last spring, I've been searching for the perfect bright red top. I was told by the photographer that the colour looked striking against my pale skin and dark hair, and I think she was spot on! Luckily red was one of the predominant colours seen on the catwalks of A/W14, so it has filtered through to our high-street. 

You can always count on Zara to produce elegant pieces in beautiful block colours.  This top is the exact shade of red I was looking for and I love its bell sleeves. It's such a romantic look - just in time for Valentines day! 

Love from Lou Lou

The Colours of Summer '14

One of my favourite things about dressing for the summer is that you can wear such beautiful and cheerful colours. This season you will find bold shades of yellow and pastel shades of blue everywhere on the highstreet, along with my other favourites below. Not all of them are easy to pull off, but my tips might help!

FREESIA YELLOW

Keep yellow pieces looking chic by pairing it with white 

or dare to wear it with a green tropical print for a fun look

Zara jacket £89.99

EMERALD GREEN

This colour is such a confidence booster and the perfect choice for holidays. 

Team green with gold jewellery and black leather accessories

Zara dress £59.99

Baby Pink

This pretty colour can be worn with grey, white, blue denim, black and

all pastel colours. Don't go too overboard on the pastels though!

Monki for ASOS blazer £45

MINT GREEN

Mint looks amazing in various forms: leather bags and shoes, lace tops and dresses and also PVC skirts. Team with white, cream or nude.

Topshop shoes £40

POWDER BLUE

Seen at Dior, Burberry and Preen, powder blue is the chicest 

shade this season. Keep the look minimal with white.

Lavish Alice dress £45

What's your favourite colour to wear this season?

Love from Lou Lou

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

The Season of Fur and Fluff

As much as I dislike the freezing temperatures we have recently been facing in Britain, I'm so glad that there is a fashionable solution. This winter, you can find more fluffy and fur pieces on the high-street than ever before. My friend Kate and I (pictured above) are obsessed with these faux fur stoles we found in Zara. They just ooze old Hollywood glamour don't they? Although I wore my fur coat that day, I wouldn't advise opting for fur-on-fur! It's just too over the top! Instead, try fluffy or fur items with contrasting textures such as leather, wool or waxed denim.

Topshop's must-have fluffy pieces are the teddy coat (I'm still pining after the pink version that sold out recently) and the cropped jumper (super soft). The monochrome and pastel choice of colours are perfect. I wouldn't advise wearing a bright colour of fluffy jumper though as you may end up looking like a character from Sesame Street!

The Furry Edit

Fur bag - Zara Fur collar - River Island Fur gilet - ASOS

Fur hat - River Island Fur lined boots - Topshop

The Fluffy Edit

Fluffy mittens - ASOS Fluffy heels - Topshop 

Fluffy top - New Look Fluffy cardigan - MissGuided Fluffy coat - Topshop

Which are your favourite pieces? Have you bought any fluffy or fur pieces this winter?

Love from Lou Lou

Fashion Fling Look no.4

Sunglasses - Ray-ban c/o McArthurGlen

'Louise' t-shirt - Zara

Star print shorts - Biba

Necklace - H&M

Trainers - Nike at ASOS

Photography by Lianne MacKay 

This week's looks for McArthurGlen's Fashion Fling Challenge are all styled around these these aviator Ray-Bans. It's the first time I have worn this style of sunglasses (I'm more of a round-framed fan) but that made it more of a challenge which was fun. I think the aviators work well with this season's sportswear trend. Just add a bomber jacket (on my wish-list) and it's complete for a shopping trip outfit.

I love my baseball style t-shirt, which says my name on it! I couldn't believe my luck when I found it on Zara's website. They still have some in stock, as well as the name Danielle, so get buying if either of those names are your's too!

These Nike 'Blazers' are by far the comfiest shoes I have ever worn. I love the colour and the suede material. I think high-top trainers look best worn with socks peeking out of the top, although they also look good tucked into skinny jeans if the weather isn't letting you bare your legs!

Love from Lou Lou