how to wear spring's key jacket now

Want a mid week shopping fix? Looking for something to brighten up these dull winter but looks like Spring days? Then look no further than investing in a piece that will see you from now through Spring, Summer and beyond...

We all need to go out and buy ourselves a bomber jacket.

Not because they are weather appropriate but because they are THE jacket you will want to wear all season and if we don’t get one now, all the good ones will be gone! Throughout fashion month, everyone from models, to fashion editors and style icons have been wearing the bomber jacket- even in freezing cold New York fashion week temperatures!

With some clever styling tricks I can show you how to wear this jacket now and once the temperatures rise your summer bomber jacket style will come along easily.

1. The easiest way to wear the bomber jacket now is to 'double jacket' it. Wear it zipped up under your roomy winter coat, but keeping the coat open so its just poking out underneath.

2. Layer up underneath with a chunky polo neck.

3. Make sure you are wearing your hat and scarf and pair with a Gucci inspired embroidered bomber jacket.

TOP 5 BOMBER JACKETS TO BUY NOW

1. Marks and Spencer Limited edition Oriental bomber - £65.00

2. Uniqlo Carine Roitfeld Military bomber - £49.90

3. Zara embroidered bomber - £69.99

4. Topshop Badged MA1 bomber jacket - £59.99

5. Mango satin bomber - £39.99

Or if like me, you like to 'style it your own way', then there's nothing wrong with borrowing your Husband's bomber jacket...

For more bomber jacket styling ideas, check out my pinterest board - Spring 2016 bomber jackets

3 ways to wear the statement sleeve

All hail the statement sleeve! Roll up your sleeves girl and show some serious shoulder this season as this trend will dominate 2016...

The weather's finally warming up, which means its time to shed the layers and show some shoulder in this season's newest trend. Whether they're puffy, frilled, bell off the shoulder or cut-out, it's all about fancy sleeve styles for Spring; sleeves become the focus of the outfit. Bare shoulders and collarbones are proving to be the most popular erogenous zones in fashion right now.

The great thing is it's a trend you can get on board with now and wear with ease daily. It’s sexy without going overboard, head-turning but wearable, fresh and new but also good for any age.

Inspiration as has come from the SS16 catwalks such as Roksanda Ilincic, Erdem and Jonathan Saunders (seen below).

Roksanda Ilincic

Erdem

Jonathan Saunders

There have been many fashionista's, models, actresses and style icons wearing this trend out and about attending the numerous fashion weeks or award ceremonies recently that we can take inspiration from.

Street style

Caroline Flack

Street style

Liv Tyler

Stella McCartney

Laura Whitmore

Dermot and wife Dee

Off duty model

But how does one make a statement with such an unusual part of the outfit?

By choosing sleeves big and even bigger, playing with bare shoulders or contrasting volumes, and by making sure we see the sleeves immediately. This new top silhouette is sure to instantly kick up the coolness factor of your Spring wardrobe. 

A bold full-on volume style on top calls for a subtle bottom half, so balance out the oversize proportions by pairing it with skinny jeans, cropped trousers or a midi skirt. My approach is that there really can only be one hero to an outfit, a ruffle sleeve for example needs to be completely played down by a streamlined outfit. See my 3 wears to wear this trend below and let me know which one you think you would adopt yourself...

1. Shirt from Marks and Spencer £29.50 - BUY NOW HERE

2. Top from Whistles £50.00- BUY NOW HERE

3. Top from Topshop £42.00 - BUY NOW HERE

For more inspiration and clothes to shop then check out my pinterest board - Roll up your sleeves

How to ROCK the rucksack!

Not just any old rucksack, The Rucksack, Burberry and preferably monogrammed. Yep I've fallen hook, line & sinker for Burberry's latest must have accessories piece for SS16. First sent down the catwalks, this bag was instantly a hit.

You can get it monogrammed with your name, initials or anything you want at the Burberry Store in London.

You might of already spotted the SS16 accessory on the backs of some style icons and it's making me need it even more! But at a price tag of £795, I'm not sure I will splashing out anytime soon!

Taylor Swift

Margot Robbie

Cara Delvinge

So I must look for another alternative (I'm not sure there is one!), so I look to the high-street and see what they have to offer to ease my pain. See below for my top picks to snap up now...

1. Zara £35.99

2. French Connection £85.00

3. Whistles £180.00

4. ASOS £25.00

5. Paul's Boutique £70.00

Sometimes though nothing can beat the original...

'STYLE RETREAT' - March events

I am excited to launch a new event inspiring women to invest time in their health, bodies and style.
'Style Retreat' is a 3 hour event hosted by myself, Sarah Aspinall from Ballet Body and Lauren Gayfer the 'Fairy food mother'.

We hope to be able to inspire you as a women to be healthier and happier going into spring.

This will include a introductory session to Ballet Body by Sarah where you will learn how to improve your posture, core control and range of movement in a 40 minute workout. This full body workout is appropriate for any age and or fitness level and no previous dance experience is necessary.

A Fairy Food Mother nutritional insight - Nutritional therapist Lauren Gayfer will be dispelling some of the myths around nutrition and healthy eating. With so many conflicting stories about what is and isn't good for you, Lauren will cut through the confusion and give you clear and practical tips on how to improve your energy and well being with food.

And from me, personal stylist, wardrobe and image consultant, I hope you will learn how to dress better with easy hints and tips that work for you everyday You will be shown how to dress for your body shape, how to have a healthy 'working wardrobe' and how to shop successfully. With My Spring Style Edit, you will discover what to buy for Spring to reboot your wardrobe.

We will be giving out great tips, hints, recipes and advice along the way. Please book your space on Thursday 17th March or Saturday 19th March asap to avoid disappointment.