CHARLIE MAY AW14

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For her AW14 collection Charlie May took inspiration from textures within the landscape of Dartmoor in Devon; the rugged windswept environment (which ironically was happening to us outside as we waited to go into the show) is reflected in the use of pony hair and Mongolian furs. The colour palette was a strong mix of black, navy, winter white and soft cornflour blues.

This season Charlie focussed on creating a new silhouette taking the best bits of the oversized look; creating an elegant form with exaggerated cuffs, oversized roll necks and wide leg trousers, juxtaposed by androgynous trainers and school boy beaver felt hats in collaboration with New York milliner Gigi Burris.

Favourite looks included a knitted dress with exaggerated ribbed cuffs, a pony hair shift dress, and of course the finale piece – the  leather coat with Mongolian fur collar and cuffs.

Make up (Thom Walker) was kept very clean in keeping with Charlie May’s minimal look; while hair (Mari Ohashi) was swept in a low ponytail with a front side sweep and a messy loop behind the ear.

MATCHY MATCHY

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This was the fabric that I was talking about when I was just looking at these Zara shoes, would that be too much mesh though?

This is one of my fave outfits, my neo/mesh racer back top and pencil skirt, I wore it to one of my bestie’s 30th birthday at the beginning of the month. You may have seen a snippet of it if you follow me on instagram. The jacket I wore to LFW here, I usually don’t go for too much of the same thing, but this I love. Teamed with pops gold in the jewellery and heels.

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TREND: MINI CROSS BODY BAGS

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Cross body bags have long been loved by that easy breezy, bohemian girl; but for the last couple of seasons the cross body bag has quickly become the go-to-bag for the fashionista. We’ve shifted from the ever faithful tote, to the hand-held clutch, to the ready for anything, sling across your body and go bag.

What is it that makes the cross body bag such a major player? First of all, it’s incredibly convenient; leaving you hands free to casually re-apply your red lip, enabling you to keep both hands warm in your oversized coat’s pockets, perfect for that quick fire instagram session, and doesn’t get in the way after that huge shopping binge.

This season we’re going even smaller with the mini cross body bag, so make sure you’ve got your essentials in check – phone, lippy, credit card, and compact mirror. Good to go from day to night! We’re loving these 3.1 Phillip Lim beauties.

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DONNA IDA SAMPLE SALE

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The Donna Ida sample sale is back on Friday the 28th February 11am-5pm, featuring designer brands such as J Brand, IDA, Current/Elliot and more with up to 90% off!!!

It’s all going down at the Donna Ida Head Office, Phoenix Brewery, Freston Rd Entrance, London W10 6SP.

You can follow the madness on the day via their twitter @DonnaIdaDenim.

SEE THE WORLD WITH MORE LOVE WITH LOVE SPECS

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Last summer you may have been passed a pair of Love Specs as you watched the fireworks at Secret Garden Party or chart toppers Rudimental tear up the main stage at Bestival. Your vision transformed in to sea of holographic hearts as people got to see the world with more love. For just ten pounds, every light, laser, early morning dew on the grass and sunlight through the trees came alive. Couples fell in love in them, as friends, DJ’s and artists shared a perception altering experience that not only heightened their festival memories but also helped to create a wave of change on the other side of the world.

With some of the music world’s biggest musicians supporting the charity, Love Specs has gathered huge support from Black Butter Records, Unknown Festival and Strummerville. Disclosure, John Newman and Zane Lowe have worn them and Rudimental branded their very own pairs for the London dates of their 2014 UK tour.

Love Specs are used as a creative fundraising tool with every penny of the profits going directly to help the Love Support Unite Volunteer Foundation. Their aim is to sustain Tilinanu Orphanage in Malawi and facilitate greater change to those in need through their ongoing outreach projects. Built from the ground up in 2009 by sisters Alice and Nina Pulford, it currently houses, feeds and educates thirty-four girls alongside lovingly feeding a community of one hundred and seventy five orphans each and every day.

Running outreach programs that facilitate sustainable change though the power of its’ Love Support Unite Volunteers, the project has vaccinated over seventy thousand people, built Mkunkdu School for nine hundred children alongside homes for the elderly. The charity provides skills workshops, micro loans, teachers, medical advice and assistance, as they believe that education is the key to sustainable change.

This April a team of thirty five non runners will be running the hilly Brighton marathon to raise further funds for the charity, as well as runners taking part in the London Marathon and a host of people skydiving on 22nd March 2014. Want to do your bit? You can get involved with the skydive here.

Don’t feel like getting physical? Get your own pair of love inducing Love Specs here. Find out more about the LSU Foundation in the video below.