Fashion Cocktail

Putting it in Black & White

PRELUDE

Let's face it: I am NOT a sartorial genius. The plain truth is I don't know much about fashion. I wouldn't say that I genuinely know what counts as "in season" or "so totally out of trend". In fact, I have never been to see a cat walk. The only cat walk I have seen is the one belonging to my neighbour: The furry feline that walks past my car every single morning. However, day in & day out, I have managed to concoct several pieces of clothing into something reasonably presentable. This is what I call.... My very own Fashion Cocktail.

INTRODUCTION

According to my cocktail recipe, the simple rule is to mix and match. That is to mix high end with high street or simply whatever that goes together in harmony. The second truth is that, although it seems that I tend to splash out on handbags, I am proud to say that I am rather low keyed when it comes to clothing. That is simply because I need money to buy food (and feed my dog too), you know! So, here are 7 daily outfits for the week showing how I mix classic high end items with equally charming high street bargains:

DAY 1 OUTFIT

      Chanel Jumbo Beige bag

Vintage Chanel Scarf

Hermes belt and bracelet

H&M Black cardigan

Primark dark long trousers

CLASSIC THEME- Several classic items blended together with neutral tones namely beige, brown, black and gold. 

DAY 2 OUTFIT

Zara Trench Coat

H&M Leopard print scarf

Stella McCartney Belt

Vintage Chanel Grey Bag

Primark Aviators

UBER COOL THEME- Trench coats are the easiest and quickest way to look chic with minimal effort. I am still a big fan of leopard print. Just can't get enough of it. Here, I have swapped the original trench coat flimsy belt with a more rigid taupe belt to create a more structured look. The gold tone chains of the bag and the gold tone on the belt buckle are a perfect match. 

p/s: I love the Primark aviators which was only a mere £2. Move over Rayban!

  

DAY 3 OUTFIT

River Island Striped Jacket

Random selection of high street brooches

Chanel baby bag

Jane Norman casual top

PLAYFUL THEME- Today, I am in the mood for playfulness. With my hair all scrunched up in a messy bun plus a casual jacket and a freaking cute baby Chanel bag. 

DAY 4 OUTFIT

H&M Black Top

New Look Asymmetrical Black Skirt

Chanel Black M/L Bag

Chanel Belt

Faux Pearl earrings and necklace set

ELEGANCE THEME- The outfit equates simple elegance and the black classic flap cannot get anymore classic. Silver chains,  sparkly diamante and lustrous pearls add a touch of luxury 

DAY 5 OUTFIT

Zara purple cardigan

Primark Black top

NEXT blue ruffles skirt

Christian Louboutin Purple Shoes

Chanel Multicolour Bag

HAPPY THEME- What can be better than a rainbow of colour to lift one's mood

DAY 6 OUTFIT

H&M white jacket

H&M Black V neck shirt

H&M Taupe Trousers

Vintage Chanel Red Jumbo XL bag

BOLD THEME- If there is any colour to represent boldness, it would be RED. Minimal accessories required. Only a red lipstick was slapped on. 

DAY 7 OUTFIT

Primark striped top

Primary black linen shorts

Hermes Belt & Bracelet

Chanel earrings

Chanel Black PST Bag

PARISIAN CHIC- Back to basics at the end of the week. Nothing more comforting than a comfortable pair of shorts and a lazy top. Perfect for a summer weekend.