The Sixties Edit

The 1960's has always been my favourite era for fashion. From mini skirts to a-line dresses, this was the decade when women were given freedom to dress with fun and flirty styles, thanks to designers such as Mary Quant. I love it when catwalk looks are inspired by the iconic sixties designs, and this year is no exception. Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent all referenced the era in their Autumn/Winter 2014 collections. I can't wait to see the high-street versions for next season, and in the meantime there are plenty sixties inspired pieces to snap up this summer. 

Bag - Oasis  Skirt - Topshop  Coat - Daisy Street  

Dress - New Look  Boots - Topshop

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

Rocking The Florals

All clothing from Topshop!

Spiked rings and arrow bracelet from Forever21

This is the outfit I wore last night to see one of my favourite bands called Haim. I like the idea of being inspired by a band's dress sense when seeing them live, and Haim are fans of the t-shirt, the leather jacket and the odd floral - so why not combine them in my own way? If you haven't listened to this amazing band before (where have you been?) then click this link to see one of their videos. The three sisters are all lead singers for different songs, they all play guitar AND they all drum! Could you get a more multi-talented band?!

Have you seen any good bands recently? What did you wear when you saw them?

Love from Lou Lou

Sixties Chic

Skirt, top & jacket - Topshop

Wedges - New Look

Handbag - H&M

You may have noticed that I haven't been doing outfit posts recently, which is mostly down to the weather. I have about ten new items in my wardrobe which I am dying to create outfits with, but sadly I need sunshine in order to wear them. It's so hard to stay patient with this wind and snow when my spring purchases are calling out to me! 

This is one of the only new spring outfits I can wear at the moment, thanks to my trusty leather jacket which keeps the chill away. I absolutely love the sixties revival, so I've gone monochrome with this striped top, adding a pop of pink with the a-line skirt. 

Fingers crossed that the weather will be kinder to us soon. I have become addicted to checking my Met Office app! As soon as I see that sunshine icon, I will be jumping up and down with joy in one of my new pastel skirts and maybe even a crop top! Here's hoping!

Love from Lou Lou