Lottie's Looks - The Perfect Party Pumps

I love shoes! Especially teeny tiny baby shoes. And yes, I know they grow out of them in like, a second, but I don't care. As a stylist I will always think of a look from top to toe. Even when Lottie was a baby, she wore shoes. I just wasn't a fan of just socks or tights, to me the outfit looked unfinished or incomplete. So imagine my excitement when she actually started walking and therefore NEEDED shoes!

I can't not have a browse in any kids shoe departments, I just can't. So, picture the scene when I was in Next, walking through having just returned some items from a shoot, and I spotted these.....

Gold shoes, from £14, NEXT

Gold - great! Ballet style - fab! Scallop edging - sold! These little party pumps not only tick all the trends but with the scallop trim they resemble the Chloe pumps I literally would give my right arm for..... (fingers crossed this year, 'eh Santa!)

Metallics will always be in style, they are so wearable by using them as your statement piece and work the rest of your outfit around them. They will instantly lift a plain, understated dress to another level. And also look pretty cool with denim too, therefore upping your cost per wear and making them a vital wardrobe staple.......Have I convinced you yet?!

Anyway, cutting a long story short, I bought them in 10 seconds flat!

We've had so many birthdays and parties this month (including Lottie who turned 2! yay), it's been so crazy but oh so fun. And what with Christmas (yes, I said it) fast approaching, the outfit planning and present buying research has already started. These shoes will be so great for all the parties your little girls have coming up. Here's how Lottie wore them......

SHOP THE LOOK

Dress, £21.99, ZARA

Coat, £39.99, ZARA

Tights, £7, Mayoral at Alex and Alexa

Happy Shopping!

Freaky Friday Part I: The GIRLS

When it comes to fancy dress, I like to still keep an element of style. And at Halloween that can be tricky when every shop is selling the same version of a witch or a skeleton. I wanted to find some costumes that were easy on the eye, not too garish and had a cool fashion twist. So, first up here's my GIRLS EDIT:

SUPER GIRL!

 1. Star hair clips, £5, Rockahula Kids - BUY HERE

 2. Super girl dress, from £18, M&S (sizes 3-12yrs) - BUY HERE

 3. Mittens, £9.99, Gap - BUY HERE

 4. Personalised cape, £35, Notonthehighstreet - BUY HERE

 5. Bumbag, £9, Next - BUY HERE

 6. Lace up pumps, £25.99, Zara - BUY HERE

FAIRY PRINCESS 

1. Earmuffs, £12.99, Mango - BUY HERE

2. Fairy dress, from £16, M&S (sizes 3-8yrs) - BUY HERE

3. Coat, from £26, Next - BUY HERE

4. Bag, £16.99, Mango - BUY HERE

5. Knee high socks, £10.50, J Crew - BUY HERE

6. Shoes, from £34.50, Boden - BUY HERE

SPOOKY SKELETON

1. Faux fur gilet, £14, Tesco - BUY HERE

2. Skeleton, £11, George at Asda (sizes 5-12yrs) - BUY HERE

3. Wash off nail polish, £6.24, Nailmatic at Smallable - BUY HERE

4. Glow in the dark gloves, £7, John Lewis - BUY HERE

5. Bag, £6, Next - BUY HERE

6. High tops, £19.99, Zara - BUY HERE  

BAT BALLERINA

 1. Ears hair clips, £6, @made_by_bea_uk - BUY HERE

2. Tutu, £9.99, H&M (sizes 18mths-8yrs) - BUY HERE

3. Wrap top, £5.99, H&M - BUY HERE

4. Wings & wand, £6.99, H&M - BUY HERE

5. Knee high socks, £1.38, eBay - BUY HERE

6. Shoes, £14.95, Gap - BUY HERE

BABY BOO! 

1. Hat, £16, Mebi at Childrensalon - BUY HERE
2. Dress, £19.95, Gap (sizes 0-24 mths) - BUY HERE
3. Tights, £5.99, Zara - BUY HERE
4. Shoes, £9.95, Gap - BUY HERE

 

Coming up on next week's Freaky Friday, it's the BOYS turn! 
Watch this space!

 

Happy shopping!

 

Lottie's Looks - Rainy mornings

I have to be honest in saying that I've been quite looking forward to the change in season. Obviously I don't love the rain, but I do like September, it's one of my favourite months. Maybe it's the back to school feeling that seems to always be with me, but it reminds me of new coats, winter boots and new starts!

I've been stockpiling Autumn things for a little while now; I like to buy ahead and be prepared! And this morning, finally, Lottie could wear the start of her new season bits - rain mac and boots!

We were off to a playgroup with her #girlgang. It was still a little muggy and she's a hot being (like her mummy!) so no tights needed. She loves the camera...cheeeessee!!!

It was love at first sight when I spotted this mac, it was exactly what I was looking for - a neutral colour with an element of stripe, my perfect combo! The dress was a surprise find last week, and it fits like a glove - Lets just hope it survives the wash! I'm a sucker for clips and hairbands and these ones are nice and thick, so they actually stay put - a bug-bare of mine! And finally, a pair of navy ankle boots - a wardrobe staple, they go with everything, and the fringe trim gives them added interest.

SHOP THE LOOK

Rubberised rain mac, £21.99, Zara

Fringe boots, £29.99, Zara

Dress, £8, Primark

(only available in store)

Hairbands, £4, M&S

(only available in store) 

Happy shopping!