Accessories: Dress your neck

Finding the right accessories leads to transforming a seemingly dull outfit into something wonderful. We love how, when you are wearing the most basic 'get up' it can get a lift from a few sparkles.

If you want to work your current wardrobe and not splash the cash, buying high street accessories is the way forward. We have chosen a few of our favourites that will add a touch of cool to your wardrobe and make you think you have a whole new set of outfits.

left to right: Banana republic/H&M/Zara

Fashion & accessories: Fringe benefits

A huge trend this season is the fringe look. Its everywhere and on everything. The look is about embracing a fashion that makes you feel nice - the long strands make carry yourself effortlessly, making your outfit swoon as such. You glide and it glides with you.

We love a trend, but when embracing something new its important to find the right way to wear it. The reaction we want is "That's such a nice bag! Do you mind if I get one?" Not "Oh my God, my 18 year old niece just bought that bag for her trip to Ayia Napa" - see where we are going with this? It's all about finding the right balance and making sure the trend blends with you and your lifestyle. 

Our weekly routine is probably similar to yours in some way...kids, husband, work, kids, husband, work and (if we're not too sleep deprived) the odd evening out with girlfriends in town. So where does this trend fit in? Well its more versatile than you think. 

The kimono from River Island could work over jeans and a cami for an evening out or as a holiday cover-up, it looks better on than on the hanger its a must try. 
The bag we have chosen from Zara is great for work or everyday use and big enough to fit everything in if you want to use it instead of a changing bag. 
The shoes, well they are a statement piece that will make any outfit pop for a night out in London think how well it they go with a Cocktail at The Edition. 

Hopefully one of our 3 fringe favourites will make you want to give this seasons trend a try.

Holiday Fringe - River Island Kimono

Work Fringe - Zara Suede Bag

Luxe Fringe - Gucci @ Netaporter

Fashion: Weekend in the British Countryside

Weekend in the Countryside anyone??

Time away in the UK always poses a challenge on deciding what to pack, no amount of checking the forecast will guarantee what the weather is going to be like. 

Hot in the sun, freezing in the shade, how is a girl to cope with looking stylish! LAYERS! That's the answer. Anything goes when it comes to layering, mix and match colours, textures, patterns. I've picked a few key pieces I'll be asking away with me over easter weekend. 

I never fly anywhere without a huge scarf, my favourite of the minute is the classic Louis Vuitton leopard stole, I love the mix of navy in the one above, next a fab update from last springs khaki version that everyone seemed to be coverting from zara. 

The parka with a leather sleeve a little utility with an edge. When it comes to basics I love American Vintage, I find they wear (and wash) very well, and are thick enough to wear alone, without everyone seeing your belly button!! Top left we have a cool cashmere sweater from Iris and Ink at The Outnet, and bottom middle boyfriend style from h&m both look fab worn layered with a denim shirt, or with a statement necklace and your favourite skinny jeans for an evening look. 

My footwear of choice for my weekend away is a comfy pair of trainers, these New Balance blend perfectly with my capsule wardrobe and of course Wellington boots! 

You never know when the sky's will open and your taking your country walks splashing through muddy puddles. 

Fashion: Beautiful Khama Totes and its supporting a good cause

Bag a beautiful tote and empower women in difficult situations

We have found these wonderful Khama totes which will compliment you throughout the summer. On the beach, going for lunch, it suits all situations.

The price is reasonable (£15) and what is more you also help charities that help empower women in difficult situations, by offering business loans and and training to groups of women in one of Africa's poorest regions, and most disadvantaged communities. 

Being charitable is the most fashionable anyone can be...

Khama collaborated with well known London Street Artists Sweet Toof, Aida and Malarky to design artwork for the new Khama collection of tote bags.

Fashion: Slides - Eeek or Chic

I was shocked when I first caught a glimpse of what resembled a Birkenstock in Celines SS13 campaign. However, it seems the "Slide" is now back and here to stay. This season everyone seems to be jumping on the bandwagon. We've seen high end designers, Isabel Marant, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, Christopher Kane producing ugly chic footwear and of course high street offerings are a plenty.

To pull off this look you need a 'don’t care' attitude. Once you've mastered this, they play perfectly with almost anything - your favourite maxi dress, slouchy separates, boyfriend jeans or with swimwear by the pool. To be honest anything seems to go! 

Fashion: Bona fide biker jackets

The biker jacket has been in existence for about 100 years, I kid you not. It has been a staple through decades and a unisex staple at that!! Think James Dean, Debbie Harry and now it's worn by Kate Moss, Harry Styles and Nicole Richie.

The luxe biker jacket designer favourite is, of course, Rick Owens and anyone who is anyone usually carries one in their wardrobe.

This spring/summer '14 we have such an array of choice. It's no longer about just the leather look - we can wear it in denim, floral and suede.

Stylekt11 has picked out a few firm favourites for all budgets and taste.

Click to buy Denim H& M, Pastel Zara, Floral MSGM, Smart M&S, Luxe Rick Owens

Fashion: Lace...more wearable than you think

On our travels this week we have seen so many girls channelling the lace look in some way that we felt we just had to share our favourite lace looks.

Inspiration comes from Burberry's head to toe lace, but you don't have to have Burberry kind of cash to work this trend.

Topshop, as always, have come up trumps with a beautiful orange lace top and skirt. If wearing both together seems a little too much, then mix it up by wearing the top with your skinny ripped jeans and the skirt can be dressed down by teaming it with a simple cami.

 

Florence and Fred at Tesco even have a lace offering in this beautiful pink dress:
                           

Finally if its a top you are after, Asos have these super cute cami's which would look great under a blazer worn with jeans: