My Spring Fashion Fix

Back in Autumn I had challenged myself to update my transitional Autumn wardrobe with 5 new pieces, using my Fashion Fix service. Identifying key items that I wanted and needed to transition from Summer into Autumn and when I look back now those items I brought have been worn time and time again and I will continue to wear again this Spring. Now it’s Spring and I have repeated the same challenge (admittedly I have gone 1 over by buying 6 items), to introduce into my wardrobe and style in the coming weeks.

Now is such a great time to reassess what you have in your wardrobe mainly because we are changing seasons but also because we are starting to come out of lockdown. For a whole year now there had been no need for anything but comfy outfits or outfits to walk in, but like a butterfly we will all start emerging and utilising more of our wardrobe when we do. Take some time out to pop your Winter jumpers away so you can really see what you have in your wardrobe that you are going to wear in the coming weeks. This gives you a chance to detox what has perhaps been sitting there for months and gets you thinking about some newness you my need.

As there is still alot of uncertainty about re-emerging right now you might not need alot of new pieces which is why my Fashion fix of 5 pieces to update your wardrobe is a great fill in for your style needs. Let me inspire you by showing you what I have brought and how I have been styling the new pieces.

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My 6 Spring items to update my wardrobe

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1. STRIPE JUMPER - ZARA, £29.99

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2. CHECK DRESS - &OTHER STORIES, £95

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3. GINGHAM BLOUSE - MANGO, £35.99

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4. FAUX LEATHER JOGGERS - H&M, £19.99

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5. CHUNKY WHITE TRAINERS - URBAN OUTFITTERS, NEW BALANCE, £80

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6. STRIPE SHIRT - ZARA, £27.99

The lockdown trend everyone is crazy for

The official quarantine uniform of lockdown 2020 has to be tie-dye!

Synonymous with the 1960’s, tie-dye will forever be associated with a free-spirited hippy lifestyle. In 2019 catwalk runways predicted the return of the blended brightly coloured print, but last year it didn’t make much of an impact, that is until lockdown happened in 2020. Tie dye has become the latest lockdown fashion winner.

There has been a massive trend towards people at home tie-dying their t-shirts, joggers, dresses and anything else they can get hold of. People are becoming obsessed with tie-dying their clothes that it’s become the hottest quarantine pastime. Search terms such as ‘DIY tie-dye’ and ‘tie-dye sweatshirt’ surged in popularity on Google and You Tube over the past couple of weeks. One of the positives of this trend is that people are upcycling clothes they already own without leaving the house.

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Celebs such as Laura Whitmore have been showcasing their tie-dye wardrobes on Instagram. Other Instagram influencers have been using the pastime to get their kids involved whilst home schooling.

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If you don’t fancy the DIY version of this then I have found some of the best tie dye pieces around, some I have been lusting after these past few weeks.

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Lily & Bean personalised sweater in tie-dye pastel, £75

Adidas tie dye shorts, Urban outfitters, £23

Tie dye swimsuit, &other stories, £35

Tie dye hoodie, Ralph Lauren, £135

Swing tie dye vest, Sweaty betty, John Lewis, £40

Tie-dye tee, H&M, £3.99

Tie dye socks, Urban Outfitters, £6

Isabel Marant Etolie tie dye sweater, Farfetch, £250

Vans tie dye trainer, ASOS, £55

Tie dye boilersuit, ASOS, £48

Sade tie dye tee, French Connection, £22 (sale price)

Tie dye dress, Warehouse, John Lewis, £36

The only thing you want right now is a great hoodie

The once basic item is the UK’s most searched for piece of clothing right now.

Since last weekend when I took a look at my ‘isolation wardrobe’ and reassessed what I had that was comfy and will become my uniform over the coming weeks until the weather warmed up, I became obsessed with finding the perfect hoodie to alleviate my daily looks. Once a wardrobe ‘basic’ the hoodie has been slowly making it’s rise on the style ladder and is currently the UK’s most searched for fashion staple right now. In the current climate of stay-at-home outfits we are all craving the comfort - whether it be emotionally or physically - and your clothes is an obvious place to start.

While hoodies have long been a street-wear staple, for the rest of us it was only something you would wear to the gym or round the house. Pre-corona virus it was having a style resurgence with many luxury brands using the hoodie as symbol of fashion nous and wealth whilst some of the most influential brands became reliant on it’s best selling ability. It is now become a staple of contemporary dress and however you style it gives your look a chic simplicity that appeals to everyone.

But for now, in 2020, the hoodie is not a social signifier, a high priced fashion commodity or wealth status, it is a source of comfort, one that we all need.

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Best hoodies to buy right now

1. Scamp and Dude Pink Hoodie, £55.00

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2. Sweaty Betty Escape Luxe fleece hoodie, £95.00

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3. Annie Bing Lottie Hoodie, £160 (approx) ** currently 25% off sitewide

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4. &other stories oversized boxy hooded sweater, £55

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5. iets frans logo print skate hoodie, Urban Outfitters, £42.00

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6. Champion logo hoodie, Topshop £42.00

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7. All Saints Tiger Xonda Hoodie, £88.50 John Lewis & Partners (price includes discount)

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8. Hush boyfriend hoodie, £55.00 John Lewis & Partners

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9. H&M oversized hooded top, £19.99

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10. Adidas originals trefoil logo hoodie, £44.95 ASOS

My Spring shopping list

Every new season I write a wish list and I encourage clients to write a shopping list of the wants and need of your wardrobe. Firstly though you need to asses, edit and detox your wardrobe. This is a hugely important starting point as it gives you clarity , reminds you what you have, what you loved last year and what you need to replace. Once you have detoxed your wardrobe and have invested in the basics that can be worn day in and day out, you now need to think about the seasonal items that give your style personality.

Each season my advice is to invest in just five fashion‑forward statement pieces to update your look. The idea is that limiting your choice will make you think more about what you buy, so there will be fewer regrettable impulse purchases. Plus, you can invest more in high-quality pieces that you’ll love for years to come.

So now is the time to make your five piece list for Spring Summer. Think about your budget and stick to it and by writing the items down you can always refer back it to throughout the season - it will ensure you don't impulse buy without consulting your list first.

If you need some inspiration, here is my Spring Summer five piece list (some of which I have already brought).

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MY SPRING SHOPPING LIST

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1. NEW WHITE TRAINERS - The trend is to ditch the trainers this season and when the weather hots up I will be getting my toes out in sandals but for now and again into Autumn a pair of box fresh white trainers is a must-have to make my outfits look fresh. Adidas Stan Smith’s are a fail safe option for me and for my clients, but this season I am going to invest in a pair of VEJA trainers. Now just to choose which pair.

Veja V-10 sneakers, &other stories £115

Veja V-10 leather sneakers, Net-a-Porter, £115

Veja Nova canvas trainers, Matches.com, £80

2. PINK BOILERSUIT - the jumpsuit and now the boilersuit is my go-to item in my wardrobe. I love the denim jumpsuit that I brought from Topshop in December, as this is black I would like a lighter one for Spring Summer.

UO rosie pink utility jumpsuit, Urban Outfitters, £79

Belted utility boilersuit, Topshop, £59

Boilersuit, Next, £52

3. MINI CROSS BODY BAG - the trend for bags is going mini and micro, some are totally impractical but I do like the idea of not carrying alot in my everyday cross body bag, especially for the evening. So I have my eye on a couple of coloured bags that will be an investment item for me.

Marc Jacobs Snapshot small leather bag, My Theresa £280

Saint Laurent Mini Loulou leather bag, My Theresa £815

Mulberry Small Darley leather bag, My Theresa £595

4. UPDATED BLAZER - I have worn and worn my check blazer from Mango that I brought last year so I feel that I need a new one because it’s abit worn and I like wearing blazers to consultations with clients and also over dresses in the summer. I want another check as I like having the pattern, but not sure what kind yet so I am keeping my shopping eye out for the one I want and that I know will last my through Autumn too.

Astrid Check Blazer, All Saints, John Lewis, £258

Hourglass Houndstooth blazer, &other stories, £129

Check suit blazer, Mango, £69.99

5. THE PERFECT MIDI DRESS - The midi dress has been on trend for a number of seasons now and the retailers offerings are going from strength to strength. I found my perfect evening one last season, the animal print from Whistles dress, so now I am on the hunt for a summer day version of this.

Floral Asymmetric Midi dress, &other stories, £79

Banana leaf midi dress, Warehouse £42

AUSTIN floral midi dress, Topshop, £39