Three Spring/Summer 2014 Trends You Need To Try

SANDAL WITH STRAP.

Chic-o-pedic meets the 'ugly shoe' meets the T-bar meets femininity. There are just too many good sandals this year. Here are a few of my favourite sandals with straps.

(Zara Leather Bio Sandal With Thin Straps, Acne Studios Women's Milo Rubber Sandals, Isabel Marant Edris Butterfly Suede and Leather T-Bar Sandals, Celine Black Suede Kidskin Ghillie Sandal, Zara Leather Bio Sandal With Studs)

THE CROPPED TOP. 

The cropped top is a trend that never goes out-of-fashion. To carry off this trend tastefully, try a mid-cropped fit paired with a high-wasted skirt (as seen at Jil Sander) or a pair of loose fitting trousers. Here are my top picks, from tailored leathers to sport luxe.

(Rag & Bone Daytona Cropped Leather Halterneck Top, Jil Sander Cropped Basketweave Cotton Top, Zara Studio Top With Straps, Mango Cropped Top, Calvin Klein Collection Lenard Cropped Ribbed Wool-Blend Jersey Top, McQ Alexander McQueen Cropped Cotton-Blend Faille Top, Zara Studio Cropped Top) 

CULOTTES.

Wide leg culottes or Bermuda Shorts are the go-to trousers for  Spring/Summer 2014. From Leather to pleated crepe, this cropped length and loose fit is perfect for the summer heat.

(Yang Li Leather Culottes, Proenza Schouler Pleated Crepe Culottes, J.W. Anderson Crepe Wide-Leg Culottes, Victoria Beckham Cropped Wool Wide-Leg pants)

I'm Wearing... Mango Cropped Tuxedo Blazer and Mango Capri Palazzo Trousers

These Mango Capri Palazzo Trousers are a perfect example of the 'new-length' Culottes/Bermuda Short trend that is everywhere for Spring/Summer 2014. They are a great wardrobe staple which can be dressed up or down - Here I have paired them with this Mango Cropped Tuxedo Blazer and Zara Combination Silk Camisole. 

Spring/Summer 2014 Shoe Edit: The Mule

Step forward this Spring in a pair of mules. The backless mule has been re-invented this season; from block heel to stiletto, architectural shapes to the basic minimal form and from embellishments to smooth leather. 

Are you a fan of this season's must-have shoe?

I'm Wearing... Zara Combined Leather Sweatshirt & Zara Studio Straight Leg Trousers

The ultimate casual outfit has to be a sweatshirt, pair of loose-fitting trousers and birkenstocks. May not be the most flattering of outfits but oh so comfortable. 

(Zara Combined Leather sweatshirt, Zara Studio Straight Leg Trousers, Birkenstocks, H&M Multiple Rings)

March Trend Report

March consists of; exposed zips, slouched vs. structured, all white superstars, wide leg trousers, round sunglasses, multiple plain rings, pastel leathers & tied crops. 

(Zara Leather Overcoat With Pockets, Zara Studio Top With Cut-out Details, Rick Owens Crepe Playsuit, MPF - MariaFrancescaPepe Set of 5 Plain Rings, Whistles Cube Rings, Zara Clutch With Zips, Kara Bag, 1205 Cropped Seersucker Stretch-Wool Wide-Leg Pants, Adidas Superstars II, Zara Rubber Sunglasses) 

Céline A/W 2014/15 PFW

It's that time again, fashion week - And although I was planning on posting highlights of NYFW, LFW, MFW & PFW all in one mammoth trend report, I had to stop and post my review on Céline A/W 2014/15 show which took place in Paris today (and the fact that I am slightly obsessed with Philo's vision). 

Continuing down the route of femininity, which we saw in the Spring/Summer 14 collection, Phoebe Philo showcased a combination of knee-length flowing skirts (which revealed a contrasting colour when flapping down the runway), gingham, ribbed knit fitted dresses, dispersed embellishment, sheer details and even a 70s revival of matching knitted tunics over flared trousers. 

Oversized coats were present - large lapels, buttons slightly askew, full skirted, slouched shoulders, tied belts and plenty of textures (including frayed seams and ostrich feathers) and a palette that you would expect from Céline. Mink, mushroom, mud, ivory, toffee, navy, black and even a mustard hand-muff replaced a bag on the arm of a model.   

Footwear was on point. DMs inspired boots with contrasting stitching and a front zip (Ease is always important) and patent open-toe wedges - And if that's not enough, there was even a matching classic box bag!  

Once again, Pheobe Philo has managed to create a collection that is unpredictable yet works so well.

What did you think of the Céline A/W 2014/15 collection?