wise words

Quote of the day:

"Money can't buy you happiness... but it can buy you shoes!"

Much love

Danie B

colour crazy

Is it Spring yet? I don't know about you but the cold, the dark and the general lack of colour in the sky (unless you count grey, which frankly I don't as the sky is capable of such beauty, cornflour blue, burnt orange, heather purple...grey is simply insulting). This year colour is set to explode all over the fashion scene, just the thing to chase away the January blues! Neon colours were huge last year and are set to continue, with yellow popping up EVERYWHERE. But the new colours on the block are scrumptious pastel shades. Peppermint, lavender, candy cotton pink- maybe we can binge on them instead, so cute and no calories guilt while wearing them! So if this riot of colour doesn't inject some life into your wardrobe, nothing will!

Pretty pink? check. Pleats? check. Mid-length? check. Is there any trend this dress doesn't cover? A serious multi-tasker from H+M.

A basic vest from Primark. These juicy neon colours clash perfectly and everyone knows the sleekest way to clash this season is a two-tone stripe. Keep the rest of your outfit pared some with neutral colours to let this ferocious shades do all the talking.

 Lace is back yet again. (Has it ever left?) Except this time this sumptious lilac shade has moved in as an alternative to Christopher Kane's heart-attack inducing neon lace as see on the catwalks. So think about channeling your inner granny-chic, but remember that a material that contains see-through panels can be anything but prudish when you want it to be...

These Topshop powder blue shorts remind me of cloudless days and calm seas and...the blueberry macaroon I ate the other day. Bliss. Balance out the short shorts with and oversized jumper and pointed heels for a comfortable yet glam look. 

Ok I do understand that this trend isn't for the faint-hearted. Especially after all these months of dullness. But here's something to ease you in gently. Satchels are still going strong and you won't be able to stop yourself from smiling when you are carrying this little ray of sunshine.

Something to remember when experimenting...

"All colors are the friends of their neighbours and lovers of their opposites" ~ Marc Chagall

Much love

Danie B

wardrobe wonders...

Here are some of things lurking in my wardrobe. Including the perfect structured satchel that smartens up any outfit, some of my favourite jewellery that I wear religiously on rotation, some patterned socks that I designed that I WISH were in my wardrobe and of course my little black dress that I absolutely adore, but have not, as yet, found anywhere to wear it to. Sigh. But who knows what the rest of January holds and hopefully I can rectify that very soon...

Much love
Danie B

treat time

This, has been a stressful week. The pressure of exams finally got to me last night- one minute I was crying, the next laughing and then I started singing "auld lang syne"! It's safe to say that I am totally relieved that this day is over, after doing 2 exams and practically writing a novel for each, I am completely exhausted. So I came home to some comfort food. I know croissants are meant for breakfast, but eating food at the wrong time of day makes it seem even more indulgent and well... a bit rebellious. And everyone loves a rebel...

Much love

Danie B

SURPRISE!

Me and the birthday girl. There is nothing like a surprise party, the scheming, the excitement, the planning, and most of all, the moment of, "SURPRISE!" I adore making cakes and this one turned out quite well considering the time restraints of revision. I had a fabulous time with Aimee, Rachel, Kian, Gemma and Louise (I promised them they would all get a mention and as loyal fans of "what will she wear", how could I refuse?) and I can't wait to plan the next one! Who will be next I wonder...

Much love
Danie B

Chanel No.5

The last few days have been, well, a nightmare truth be told. Exams have well and truly arrived and it seems like they will never leave, but exams fall under the catergory of being unpleasant, something which I try to avoid in conversation at all times. So to take a break I am going to share with you some of the widom, advice and downright inspiring things one of my icons have said. A woman of true style, grace and poise. Coco Chanel.

1. A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.

2. In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.

3. Fashion fades, only style remains the same.

4. As long as you know men are like children, then you know everything!

5. Success is often achieved by those that don't know failure is inevitable.

Hope that helped! ( Number 4- I'm sure every girl agrees that truer words have never been spoken!) x

Much love

Danie B

Inspiration hits...

 I'm going to share with you some of the images I love and that inspired me today. I just adore looking at old photographs, life looked so indulgent and simple back then. I feel like a day is wasted without a fabulous outfit and those ladies knew a good dress when they saw one. Some of the snaps are from my mood board, everytime I look at it I see something different! It never fails to surprise, or inspire me! And that sparkly nail polish is glam enough to make it feel like a party, even on a Tuesday. But of course, none of this would have been possible without a delicious breakfast. Hope you had a fabulous day! x 

"The best stories are not just about living out your fantasies; they are inspiration for living up to your dreams" 

Much love

Danie B