Brooklyn Beauts

Tomorrow I am finishing work at 5:30pm for just over a week off and I actually cannot wait! It'll be the first full week I've had off all year so it is much needed and it got me reminiscing about my wonderful trip to New York last year. So, I wanted to share with you some photos that I took whilst exploring Brooklyn.

Sorry for the picture heavy posting but wanted to share my photos as I absolutely loved taking them as it was such a diverse place full of artistic views.

Unfortunately I don't have anything as adventurous planned for this week off, however I am going to London at the weekend, which I am so excited for! Hoping to be able to take lots of snaps and also explore Spitalfields as I have never been there before and have heard there are lots of Vintage Treasures!

Hope you enjoy the photographs.

H A Y L E S x

Do it like the Boys

I was lucky enough to be emailed the new lookbook for Motel's Autumn Winter collection and I have to say there are some really strong looks and trends, which I really want to try out. My favourite trend is most definitely 'Do it like the Boys'...which showcases menswear-inspired tailoring and fantastic chunky knits. 

I have always loved trends that encourage women to take on that androgynous look as it is super sexy, smart and quirky all at the same time and Motel have given great pieces to be able to do this. The chunky knits are my favourites and would love to team this fantastic jumper with a crisp white shirt buttoned all the way up to the top.

What are your favourite trends coming through for the new season?

H A Y L E S x

Seaside Vintage Treasures

Not the weekend just gone, but the one before that I went to Whitby for the day for the Seaside Vintage Fair. Wanted to show you some photos I took while I was there as it was a lovely day. Whitby is such a nice place too with so much character and charm so I jumped at the chance to visit. The Vintage Fair was held by Rose & Brown and when I lived in Leeds I used to love visiting their gorgeous shop in Saltaire and the great Vintage Fairs that they hold in the village.

The Fair was held in Whitby's historic Pavillion and this gave the event a great atmosphere. 1960s music wafted through the speakers as you browsed through the clothes, bags, shoes and homeware from through the decades.

Here are some of the flyers for Vintage Fairs in the area that I picked up. I also got my hands on a lovely dress that I think will be perfect for A/W. It's navy blue with lovely yellow spots all over. Polka dots were big news on the catwalks thanks to the legendary Marc Jacobs and I'm looking forward to being able to wear it with a chunky cardigan and some high heeled ankle lace up boots (still need to find the perfect pair!!)

I'm hoping that the next stop on the Vintage trail will be Spitalfields Market. I'm down in London in a couple of weekends time and really want to go to have a look at what's on offer as have never been before. Does anyone have anymore tips for where to find great vintage items in London??

H A Y L E S x

Mellow Yellow

Mustard Jeans- Primark, Purple heels- Primark, navy cardigan- Primark (Mens), stripy t-shirt- River Island

Here's a little something I threw on today. Apols for the messy hair btw, really need to get the mop washed ;) I got these jeans from Primark and I love them. I've been wanting to get involved with the coloured jean trend for a while and have quite an obsession with the colour mustard at the moment- so I couldn't not get them & at £14 they are a bargain.

I teamed the jeans with my new heels from Primark too. Love the colour & think the purple and mustard go well together.

I chose to wear the jeans with the navy cardigan and stripy top to give it quite a preppy feel. I felt that this outfit was something very similar to what Fearne Cotton may wear too, who is a style icon of mine and she certainly knows how to rock the coloured jean.

H A Y L E S x

Wish List

All outfits- Primark Autumn/Winter 2011 (courtesy of PR Shots)

Just wanted to share with you three of my favourite outfits from the new Primark collection. They will all start coming into stores from August onwards and I definitely want both pairs of shoes featured above. Love how they look with the socks too.

Favourite items above are the cream argyle knit jumper, the gorgeous small satchel bag and the mustard pussy bow blouse. Pussy bows are set to be BIG news next season & so is the colour mustard- meaning two trends in one ;)

Primark...Here I Come!!

H A Y L E S x

Let the leaves fall

Jumper- H&M, Tribal harems- H&M

So, with the excitement with the new collections for the Autumn/Winter 2011 season here are my attempts at styling an outfit I'll be wearing once the leaves begin to fall from the trees.

Trends I am excited for include the 'Power of the Jumper' as proclaimed in Elle Magazine, hence my jumper in this post. I am a massive fan of jumpers and love a quirky knit, so I will definitely be indulging in this trend. Also really glad to see that prints are going to be big news- think tribal, animal print and polka dots all mixed together with a burst of colour. 

Other big news for next season is the Heritage trend (which is a trend I love- I'm thinking a mustard chunky knit, white shirt and bow tie & some tweed trousers), Masculine dressing (Girl meets Boy) and the Native trend (think colour, craft and interesting prints)

I really like this outfit & the trousers are great. You can team them with a plain vest, or balance them out with stripes and then team with a quirky jumper for the new season.

Necklace- H&M, Rings- turquoise (as previous post), flower ring- Vintage (bought at Vintage Fair in Windsor)

Can you tell H&M is my favourite high street store at the moment? So many great clothes.

H A Y L E S x

Summer Nights

Grey leather jacket- Warehouse, white vest- Primark, tan belt- Dorothy Perkins, skirt- Primark

Here's a little outfit that I think would be perfect for Summer Nights...think BBQs in the Sun, cocktails and warm, light evenings.

The skirt is a recent purchase from Primark and I really like the blue and creamy colours, set off with the landscape print at the bottom.

I've teamed the skirt with my 'leather' jacket from Warehouse to toughen this look up.

Nude heels- Primark

I realise that it's another outfit, with another skirt! I do own other items of clothing honest ;) A post with trousers will be coming soon I promise hahaha!

Been very busy recently with work and last weekend my Mum & Dad came to visit me, which was great. Hence the lack of posts :(...but that's enough of the excuses!!

Getting very excited about the new Autumn/Winter season now! I mean I really do love Summer but there's always that sense of anticipation when it comes to A/W if you ask me & I love planning out how I can incorporate the new looks. Already on my shopping list is a bowtie, having seen some amazing ones in the new ASOS collection...and I am SO glad that the new season seems to embracing the power of the Jumper! A-MAZING!

H A Y L E S x