The humble band tee. Something that was once resided only for the hardcore music lover, is now a staple in nearly any style obsessed's wardrobe. With it's biker chic look, it adds a grungy vibe to nearly any outfit. It's also such a versatile piece. Worn with prints (leopard as per in my case), jeans (mom or black and skinny), or even leather; you can make a bad ass fashion statement so easily. I picked this one up from Zara, therefor I have to ask myself the question - can I really call it a band tee? Either which way I love the bold text and contrasting red colour, which looks perfect with a bright red lip. Try looking out for band tees in Vintage shops. My favourite one ever comes from a chain of Vintage stores in Amsterdam called 'Episode', so I really recommend having a hunt around to see what you can find. Another obsession of mine recently has been black high-top converse. I am not exaggerating when I say I have worn them every single day since I got them - about 3 week ago! I love how effortlessly cool they look with everything and they are also super comfortable, so perfect if you have a long walk to work or uni. 

It's late summer here in the UK, which means it is still just about warm enough to actually be able to wear summer clothes. A favourite combo of mine this summer has been culottes & a crop. I've ditched the dresses and donned what I used to think were the ugliest trousers ever - but oh how I was wrong. A crop tee and a pair of wide, flowing culottes is probably one of my favourite outfits to wear. It's simple yet stylish, and is also ridiculously comfortable considering that culottes make you feel as though you are still wearing your pyjamas. I love the contrast stripe of this basic crop tee from Topshop. Paired with a bold red lip (Ruby Woo from MAC), you have the perfect end of summer outfit for nearly any occasion.

   // TOP - TOPSHOP // CULOTTES - ZARA // SHOES - CONVERSE // WATCH - ROTARY //

Leather and stripes. Two of my favourite things to wear - ever. I have 10+ striped t-shirts and really don't need any more, but I just couldn't help myself. The combination of this oversized stripe tee and a faux leather skirt make for an ultra chic summer look. This kind of look get be dressed up or down and is so easy to just throw on and go. The skirt is fab and a complete BARGAIN at just 8 quid - we have Primark to thank for that! I have hardly taken these items off since buying them and I don't intend to any time soon!

The lace up clothing trend has been a massive one this year, but it's something I've failed to get on board until now. I feel it's something that has to be done right, or it can risk looking a little tacky. This lace up tee from Brandy Melville certainly does it right though. I love the simplicity and the cut. Paired simply with a pair of mom jeans and a chocker and you have yourself the perfect every day grunge look. Alternatively pair with black jeans for a different twist on an all black ensemble.

TOP - BRANDY MELVILLE // JEANS - TOPSHOP 'MOM' JEANS // BOOTS - TOPSHOP / CHOCKER - PRIMARK // WATCH - ROTARY

So it seems I'm a little late to this seeing as though this collection launched in April...but better late than never eh? When I heard one if my style icons Alexa Chung would be launching a collection with the national treasure that is Marks & Spencer, I knew I would need to get my hands on it. The collection was based on the idea that Alexa picked some of her favourite pieces from the M&S archive, and then updated them for the modern day. Two of my favourite pieces (hence the one's I got) were the Harry blouse and the Elsie Dress. The Elsie Dress is a beautiful polka dot swing dress with a tie bow at the top. I saw Alexa wearing in the launch pictures and thought she looked so cool that I needed it too...! They only had a size 8 in stock so I had to get mine altered in order to make it shorter. Simply paired with a pair of boots this is the perfect girly summer outfit. It differs heavily from my usual black and white minimal style, but sometimes it's nice to be just a bit girly!

     DRESS - ARCHIVE X ALEXA @ M&S // BOOOTS  - TOPSHOP // WATCH - ROTARY //

Theres so many parts of London to explore, however one of my favourite parts has to be Chelsea. I love the design and architecture, and the shops and ambience are amazing. I spent last summer staying in Chelsea, just a short walk from the Fulham Road. It was beautiful and will always be a summer that I remember. The other day I spent a beautiful summer evening walking round the streets of the borough and had a blissful time. I also whipped out my current favourite trousers that I literally can't seem to take off at the moment! I ADORE these striped culottes. They feel as though you are wearing pyjamas, and they look super chic with so many things. I simple black tee and a pair of round sunnies really makes this look though. I'm not usually one to wear socks on show with my shoes, but I feel these glitzy silver socks work perfectly with these masculine platform brogues.