Introducing a new concept for the Wardrobe Update… here’s five things I’ve spied over the week that I need in my life and feel the need to share with you.
A little dose of wardrobe-warmth for your soul, all fully available on the York High Street.
These cuties are a brighter and more wearable take on the Sam Edelman spiked flats; the pastel shade puts them right on-trend for this summer and the style works perfectly with jeans or shorts, even adding a tough look to floaty dresses and skirts.
This little baby forms part of the final collection for D&G (although Dolce & Gabanna will continue as usual, thank the lord) and every time I walk past it in the Sarah Coggles window I weep a little inside because there is a space for it in my wardrobe that sadly will never be filled. It comes in pink as well as the turquoise pictured, has 3 different compartments and a detachable strap for ultimate versatility – there’s also a limited 20% off at Coggles so if you’re lucky enough to be considering it… get it while you still can!
Wayfarer-style sunglasses are super trendy this season and they’re just like boxers – the brighter, the better! These beauties are from the brand everyone LOVES to hate: Jack Wills. I’ve chosen them because they’re a quirky twist on the colour-block trend and, although they’ll set you back £69 (unless you have one of the 15% discount cards JW seem to be doling out lately), at least nobody else will have a pair!
(NB: this style is mens, however that shouldn’t stop you girlies investing in a pair!)
Channel your inner Celine this summer and kill two birds with one stone; carry a super-cute designer (or upper-high street) iPad cover or make-up bag in your handbag by day, and as a clutch by night. This whistles piece is a snip at £35 – it’s an irresistible colour and perfectly proportioned to hold your coin-purse, phone and house-keys. If you’re wanting something a little bigger, check out D&G’s colour-block iPad case for £60 in Coggles.
These chinos.. available in a variety of colours, fabrics and styles are priced.. at.. £20! YES! SOMETHING CHEAP! Okay, Okay, the men’s are £29.99 and the women’s ‘start’ at £19.99 but snap a pair of these babies up from Zara while you still can – they’re absolutely perfect for subtle summer style, paired with deck shoes in the day and wedges and a floaty camisole in the evening. Boys – invest in a navy blazer and a casual shirt 24/7 and you’ll look better than Chuck Bass.