Recent Snaps: Feb/March 2013

The last few weeks have been a blur of work, cooking, weddings, running and a lot more.

Here's a snapshot of what's been going down.

Valentine's gifts from Joe - Coco Noir and pretty red roses / a surprise stay at the Malmaison as a Valentine's treat - Joe is a keeper / pretty gin packaging in The Wine Chambers, Tynemouth / Caroline Issa for LK Bennett clutch bag - see my blog post on the collection here / All hail the new issue of fabulous women's magazine, The Gentlewoman featuring non other than Queen Bey / a heart in a morning latte / picture wall at the Harbour Lights / Alvinos cocktail list in cassette tape format / the trial run bake for our Comic Relief Great British Bake Off event at work - my Chorizo & Leek pasties  went down a treat / artwork in the best coffee bar in Newcastle, 9 Bar / the ever-amazing coastline in Tynemouth, 5 minutes from our flat / Defense! / Nail art goodies from Quantum Beauty Company / A new addition to Joe's family - Lottie the beagle / the ace gramophone in the Crown Posada / Pennyhill Park for my cousin's wedding with my sister-in-law Nat; I'm wearing Topshop / Bella my niece doing her flowergirl duties / Forgot-me-not seeds as wedding favours / pretty Spring flowers for centrepieces / a much need health boost in the form of a Leon salad on the train from London / Mama and me...a #latergram  

AMB on Wearing It Today in Topshop

Moi - 2nd from right 

You may have seen my post on the Topshop Navy Spotted Trousers which I purchased shortly after Christmas. Well, I have been featured wearing them on one of favourite blogs - the brilliant Wearing It Today. If this isn't on your favourite blogs list already, then it should be!

Thanks to Laura for including me and giving me the heads up about the trousers on Twitter. I love them!

2012 Fashion: Topshop Spot Ankle Grazer Trousers

This week, I have serious 'back to school' syndrome, following a lengthy festive break. Stores may be filling up with Spring/Summer 2012 collections, but there is still a chill in the air and I'm not done with my chunky knits and cashmere just yet! This back to school feeling got me thinking; a fashion pick-me-up was much needed for the first week back after Christmas and New Year to get me back into the swing of things.

I lusted after Laura from Wearing It Today's Topshop green, polka dot trousers for months and never managed to find them in store. So, you can imagine my delight when she tweeted about a new, navy version of the design, which are available in-store and online now.

These chic, polka dot trousers are damn sure to beat the January blues. I'll be teaming mine with dark grey Uniqlo cashmere for their their first official outing in a couple of weeks - my birthday Afternoon Tea at
Jesmond Dene House.

Spot Ankle Grazer Trousers
£38.00
Topshop

Fashion: Objects of Affection, September 2011

1. Hexagon Gold Ring by Mociun . Found this beauty thanks to illustrator extraordinaire Niki Pilkington. A classic piece for your jewellery box (hope the boyf is reading this!)

2. Necklace from The Diamond Collection by Myia Bonner. I discovered this talented jeweller at New Designers this year and this necklace is on my must have list.

3. Never has going back to school looked so chic. It's September, so time to parade your new Autumn/Winter wardrobe including Christopher Kane's Aqua fel-filled PVC clutch which reminds me of my obsession with gel-filled pencil cases and watches (which had a tendency to burst...) when I was 11.

4. I'm planning a whole blog post around about how, in the words of Carrie Bradshaw, "I've been cheating on fashion with furniture," in my quest to find beautiful pieces of furniture and home accessories for mine and my boyfriend's first flat. I plan on having a whole wall filled with beautiful limited edition prints, and this print by Kate Moross is high on my wish list.

5. I don't know one girl who isn't obsessed with Miu Miu's glittery peep toe booties for Autumn/Winter - I know Briony over at A Girl, A Style is obsessing over them as much as I am! They're the perfect footwear choice for the festive season (and every other season for that matter!) - everyone deserves a bit of glamour at Christmas.

6. Finally, 'tis the season of the jumper. I'd like mine navy, warm and cable knit please. Topshop's navy blue offering will go perfectly with tailored trousers and brogues for a laid-back Autumnal look.

Fashion: Topshop Secret Store

The world has gone into floral overload. My last post celebrated the blossom trees of Oxfordshire, and this week we've had the opening of the Chelsea Flower Show and now, the launch of Topshop's Secret Store; a pop-up shop based in the London and New York flagship stores, where fashion is reinvented through the flowers. This Meadham Kirchoff and Wild at Heart collaboration features specially commissioned pieces by designers including Michael Van Der Ham and Unique archive pieces. It's only open for 2 weeks, so get down quick! I'm hoping to catch a glimpse when I'm in London for Graduate Fashion Week, but for now, here are some photos to whet your floral appetite.

Photos from Topshop.com

London Fashion Week: Topshop Unique

Woof woof. Once again, Unique injects a bit of fun into fashion: for Autumn/Winter 2011/12, it was all about 101 Dalmatians and Cruella De Ville - seeing spots becoming a bit trend for the season. Loved the ridiculously cute hair, with some beautiful spot, dog and bridge prints, peter pan collars, the faux fur...everything!

Topshop Unique

Julia Nobis / Hannah Holman / Tali Lennox

Sofia Fisher / Sara Blomqvist / Charlotte Free

Melissa Tammerjin / Valerija Kelava / Kirsi Pyrhonen

Project 365

This weekend is my 23rd Birthday and with it, I'm starting Project 365 on Flickr. Determined to stick with it! My first picture will most probably be from my shiny new Polaroid camera, which takes some fantastic photos.

My birthday plans for the weekend involve...a day off work tomorrow, so I'm getting my hair chopped and going for food and to see Black Swan with my Mum.

Saturdays plans are...cake for breakfast! Followed by drinkies with my lovely friends all day. Can't wait!

Spring/Summer 201: Topshop

Topshop have just released their lookbook for the Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Absolutely love some of the pieces and I definitely want baby pink streaks in my hair for Glastonbury this year!