BLAZER EDIT SS17

Another wardrobe staple for Spring/Summer - the blazer. Throw it on over everything and anything. Dress it up, dress it down and bring out year after year. The most versatile of all is a black blazer. But if you want to mix things up, the high street is full of colours, patterns and cuts to suit everyone's style. I've down the hard work for you and shopped the high street for the best on offer...

Belted Blazer  &Other Stories  £165.00

Ruched Sleeves Blazer  Mango  £69.99

Straight-Cut Jacket  H&M  £24.99

Black Crepe Wrap Front Blazer  New Look  £24.99

Black Striped Sleeve Blazer  SheIn  £22.96

Split Cuff Blazer  Topshop  £49.00

Shawl Collar Blazer  &Other Stories  £79.00

Lace Insert Blazer  Topshop  £65.00

Bell Sleeve Jacket  Zara  £69.99

Just as versatile as black is....

**Navy perfect for the nautical trend which is huge every Spring. Just add breton, some red accessories and you're good to go. 

**If grey is more your thing try styled with casual jeans and trainers or mix it up with shades of pink.

**A white blazer is a classic and will most definitely see you through each season (beware if you're as clumsy as me though - not the most forgiving).

Long Jacket  H&M  £34.99

Gold Button Blazer  Marks and Spencer  £49.50

Oversized Manly Blazer in Pinstripe  ASOS  £55.00

Plush Blazer with Contrast Piping  Zara  £59.99

Blazer without Lapel  Zara  £49.99

Ivory Ruched Sleeve Blazer  Miss Selfridge  £39.00

Check blazers are hot property right now and H&M have two of the best on offer for the new season. My favourite way to style is with a band tee and washed denim. But go for all black to dress it up for evening

 

Jacket with Frill Details  H&M  £69.99

Double-breasted Jacket  H&M  £39.99

New Season style is all about mixing it up and the easiest way to do this is to add new prints and patterns. Clash with other patterns or keep it classic with a co-ord. I love all the options below, but have the gucci-esque bee print blazer from Topshop at the top of my wishlist. 

Floral Pyjama Jacket  Topshop  £65.00

Lark Print Blazer  Miss Selfridge  £65.00

Bee Blazer  Topshop  £59.00

Floral Vintage Jacquard Blazer  ASOS  £60.00

Feminine Blazer  Vero Moda  £38.00

Lotus Soft Blazer  Oasis  £55.00

To really brighten up the beginning of Spring, just add colour. Style with a simple outfit of jeans, tee, and trainers for instant daytime chic. For night time glam go for a co-ord, and pair with a bralet and heels. 

Roll-up Sleeve Jacket  Zara  £69.99 

Tailored Blazer  Pimkie @ ASOS  £24.99

Millie Mackintosh Ashes Blazer  ASOS  £100.00

Fitted Blazer  La Redoute  £49.00

Blue Bow Blazer  Miss Selfridge  £39.00

Relaxed Fit Jacket - Khaki  Warehouse  £49.00

Yellow Shawl Collar Blazer  SheIn  £23.78

Don't go without a blazer this season, get in on the trend and mix it up, here's a little more style inspo to give you some ideas...

photos - pinterest

Kelly Lou

xx

AND IT WAS ALL YELLOW....

It's no shock for Spring that yellow is big news. But every year you hear the same thing; 'I can't wear yellow, its not my colour'. I had this very conversation with my mum this week and for a moment I agreed. So I thought I'd have a little look and try to prove myself wrong. And it seems this year there is a whole palette of yellows to choose from and so many different ways to wear it. So now no one has an excuse....

Lace Cropped Top  Zara  £19.99

Convertable Bucket Bag  Zara  £19.99

Narrow Belt  H&M  £4.99

Mustard Velvet Trim Ankle Socks  Topshop  £3.50

Jacquard Tuck Neck Blouse  Topshop  £34.00

Belted Paper Bag Wide Leg Trousers  Marks & Spencer  £35.00

Cluse La Boheme Full Black Mustard Leather Watch  ASOS  £79.00

Yellow Fitted Padded Puffer Jacket  New Look  £44.99

Shoulder Bag  H&M  £19.99

If you're not sure where to start then go for a mustard yellow. Accessories are a great way to introduce the colour into your wardrobe without having to worry if it flatters your skin tone. Otherwise try a trouser and wear with a plain black or white top to keep the colour away from your face.

Tipped Frill Crop Top  Topshop  £26.00

Skort with Slits  Zara  £17.99

Stretch Leather Ankle Boots  Zara  £39.99

Frilly Dress  Zara  £25.99

Don't limit yellow to daylight hours, this dress would be the perfect alternative to the LBD and look great with sharp black heels and a clutch bag. 

Pointelle Rib Crew Neck Jumper  Topshop  £36.00

Ruffled Cotton Sweater  Mango  £29.99

Poplin Blouse  Zara  £25.99

Acidic yellow is at its best when styled with attitude. Think punk and add fishnets and shiny leathers to the soft silhouettes above. 

Matte Croc Rivington Clutch  Whistles  £85.00

Round Frame Sunglasses  &Other Stories  £12.00

Yellow Vinyl Jamie Jeans  Topshop  £55.00

Yellow Letter Print Crew Neck Sweater  SheIn  £12.23

Yellow Roll Sleeve Split Back Duster Coat  SheIn  £11.41

For me though yellow is all about fun and that's exactly what these pieces are all about. Mix and match with other colours and patterns and spread the joy! 

And here's a little dose of style inspo if you're still not sure...

Kelly Lou

xx

I'M WITH THE BAND

You don't have to have been to the concert to rock a band tee. Its fast becoming the easiest way to make any outfit cool. Dress it up or down, pull it out season after season. A good band t-shirt will become the most versatile item in you wardrobe. and you won't believe you ever lived without one. 

I picked this one up in the Zara sale, in the men's section! Oh yes, if you haven't got one in your wardrobe, maybe he's got one is his!? I've been mixing mine up recently with layers and patterns and can't wait to take it into the summer. It's the perfect addition to a denim skirt for an easy everyday outfit. For the moment, try layering with roll necks and tulle. Or for a night out add some leather and a red lip. 

Anthrax Studded T-Shirt  And Finally @ Topshop  £28.00

KISS T-Shirt  Zara  £15.99

Black Rolling Stones Ripped Longline T-Shirt  New Look  £14.99

Metallica Nibbled T-Shirt  And Finally @ Topshop  £26.00

Print T-Shirt  H&M  £12.99

Short Sleeve Guns N'Roses T-Shirt  Stradivarius  £17.99

Print T-Shirt  H&M  £12.99 

Metallica Band Tee  Pull & Bear @ ASOS  £17.99

Def Leppard Band T-Shirt  Boohoo @ ASOS  £15.00

If the choice of bands is just too much though, try one of these on for size. Same style, just no mention of an actual band. 

Black Rock Band Spliced Printed T-Shirt  New Look  £12.99

Foil Symbol T-Shirt  BDG @ Urban Outfitters  £32.00

Slogan T-Shirt  Zara  £5.99

T-Shirt with a Motif  H&M  £12.99

Free Spirit Cold Shoulder T-Shirt  Topshop  £22.00

Eagles World Tour New York T-Shirt  BDG Urban Outfitters  £29.00

Band T-Shirt with Nibbling  River Island @ ASOS  £22.00

As good as the original is, if you like to step out the ordinary and mix things up a little then fear not. The high street have come out on top again with this trend with updates for Spring Summer '17. Take your pick....there's lace, cut out backs, dresses with frills, you name it there's a band tee with it. 

Bardot Band T-Shirt Dress  River Island @ ASOS  £24.00

Metal Band Tee Dress with Lace Trim  Boohoo @ ASOS  £15.00

Band T-Shirt Dress with Frill Detail  River Island @ ASOS  £30.00

Metallica Tulle T-Shirt  And Finally @ Topshop  £28.00

Lace Ruffle Rock T-Shirt  Topshop  £24.00

Open Back Band T-shirt  River Island @ ASOS  £26.00

There really is no limit to what you can wear a band tee with. Use it to add edge to an otherwise girly outfit, style with a dressy outfit for a more casual look, wear oversized tucked into jeans. And if that wasn't enough style inspo here's just a little bit more....

Kelly Lou

xx