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

FLOWER POWER SS17

Florals for Spring groundbreaking I know, but lets not pretend, we all love it really. Floral patterns both bold and colourful as well as ditsy and girly. It's just what the doctor ordered as the sun comes out and it starts to warm up, lets all keep our fingers crossed on that bit! Buy wisely though and your florals will be perfect for wearing now, as well as right through Summer.

Short Floral Jumpsuit  Zara  £29.99

I got myself this gorgeous playsuit the other day and can't wait it wear it. For now the dreaded tights will have to make an appearance. But it will be fab in the warmer weather with bare legs and flats. It comes up true to size and I took the S (the XS did fit but wasn't as comfortable on the arms). I love the ribbon at the back, even if it is a slight pain to go to the toilet in. It also has a fold down detail with buttons on the sleeves, and this is why we love Zara clothes oh so much. All the jazz for a fraction of the price. If a playsuit isn't your thing though, check out the matching top featured below. 

Floral Print Blouse  Zara  £29.99

Asymmetrical Print Top Zara  £25.99

Vintage Floral Trumpet Sleeve  Topshop  £32.00

Mesh Midi Dress  Topshop  £49.00

Patterned Blouse  H&M  £19.99

**For pretty vintage style prints stick with light wash distressed denim and add chunky black leather accessories. The Zara shirt (above) has an oversized fit so perfect for anyone who wants to hide any lumps and bumps. 

Floral Pattern Dress  Mango  £35.99

High Neck Tie Sleeve  Floral Tea Dress  Miss Selfridge @ ASOS  £39.00

Floral Mesh Frill Blouse Topshop  £36.00 

**This blouse is exactly the kind of thing you could wear any season and for any occasion. For now add girlfriend jeans and trainers with a biker jacket for an everyday look.

Bessie Ditsy Split Front Maxi Skirt  Nobody's Child  £25.00

Peony Blush Tie Sleeve Dress  Topshop  £49.00

Printed Blouse with Frills  Zara  £25.99  

**I love giving floral prints an edge with band tees and leather and this skirt is perfect for doing this.

Floral Jumpsuit  Mango  £59.99

Poppy Brown Dial Rose Gold Mesh  Olivia Burton  £110.00

Drop Waist Floral Shirt Dress  Vero Moda @ ASOS  £38.00

Anouk Small Backpack White Botanical  Fiorelli  £55.00

Floral Print Blouse  Boohoo @ ASOS  £20.00 

**Floral accessories can give any outfit a fresh update for Spring. This backpack is at the top my wishlist!

Dress with Chest Frills  Zara  £39.99 

Nelly Floral Tie Front Dress  Nobody's Child £28.00

V-neck Dress  H&M  £29.99

Kate Daisy Print Wrap Midi Dress  Nobody's Child  £30.00

**Layer this v-neck cami dress with a roll neck while it's still cold and pair with chunky flat boots. 

Red Paint Floral Tea Dress  Topshop  £48.00

Floral Wrap Dress  Mango  £79.99

Black Floral Print Shirred Long Sleeve Top  New Look  £17.99

Patterned Dress  H&M  £39.99

Floral Tie Sleeve Top  Topshop  £24.00

**For a bold floral print try this patterned dress from H&M. Where it open with jeans and a t-shirt as a duster jacket or as a dress with fishnet tights and black boots. I have my eye on the shirt in the same pattern!

For more transitional ideas on styling florals check out some style inspo.... 

Kelly

xx