Ensemble Du Jour: Blue & Leather

Woven Leather Jacket

Proenza Schouler 

Quilted Shorts 

River Island 

100 Denier Tights 

Topshop 

Brogues 

Hudson 

'Harper' Bag

Victoria Beckham 

Cocktail Ring 

ASOS

Bracelet 

Mawi 

Bond Girl: Naomie Harris in Marios Schwab

Clever Clutch: Olympia Le-Tan

Your choice of evening bag says more about you than you might think. The options are endless: the cross-body' for the safety conscious among you, the bracelet bag that poses as both costume jewellery and a bag all in one (think the Chanel russian doll bag) and of course my favourite the 'clutch'. A clutch bag should tie together your whole outfit. I often go for embellished ones, however a new style has been continuously catching my eye. Olympia Le-Tan has created extremely high brow beautifully tongue-in-chic book clutches. So now you can make a statement and wear your favourite literary classics...Imagine the possibilities...

Favourite creations include:

'Dracula' for a black day

'Great Expectations' for anyone who wishes to ooze ambition

'Love Story' well guess...

Spotted: The book club!

Clemence Poesy carrying 'Le Belle et La Bete'

Michelle Williams carrying 'Catcher and the Rye'

Jessica Hart carrying 'Ex-Wife'

Ensemble Du Jour: Berried Baroque

Jersey Top

Kenzo 

Pleated Wool Skirt 

Alexander McQueen 

100 Denier Black Opaque Tights

Wolford 

Gold Embroidered Boots 

Zara 

Brocade Clutch 

Matthew Williamson 

Cuff 

Zara 

I'm ballistic about this Blazer: Olivia Palermo in Tibi

Ensemble Du Jour: Devilish Details

Sweater 

Atluzarra 

Earrings 

Shourouk 

Jacquard Trousers 

Topshop 

Quilted Boots 

Laurence Decade 

Cocktail Ring 

ASOS

Clutch 

Lanvin 

Alexa Chung in Chanel

Ensemble Du Jour: When a Dress Won't Do!

Printed Smock

Topshop 

Necklace 

Heaven @ Browns

Brocade Trousers

Jonathan Saunders 

Sandals 

Gianvito Rossi 

Cocktail Ring 

MFP- MariaFrancescaPepe

Clutch

ASOS

Hip Hip Headbands: Sophie McElligott

Dolce & Gabbana A/W 12'

Open November issues of British magazines and what you will see bursting from the glossy pages are headbands, not hideous eighties velvet headbands but ornate jewelled headbands worn by the ladies in the 'The Tudors.' As a huge fan of costume jewellery, the headband is a welcome addition to my jewellery box, however finding the right one is more difficult that you might think. Dolce and Gabbana A/W 2012 collection was bursting with incredible headbands however they are not my favourite. My favourite headbands have been created by Sophie McElligott, the latest export from Central St.Martins, McElligott has channelled her love of Renaissance costume dress with her love of accessories, the product being a collection of amazing headbands. 

Sophie McElligott's MEGA headbands! 

 

Ensemble Du Jour: Jumping Jacquard

Boucle Coat 

M Missoni 

Black Roll Neck Body 

Wolford 

Necklace 

Accesorize

Jacquard Skirt 

Topshop 

100 Denier Black Opaque Tights

Marks & Spencer 

Tapestry Loafers 

Dolce & Gabbana 

Link Bracelets 

Henriette Lofstrom 

Clutch 

ASOS