Monday 28 April 2014

The Trend: Culottes

The Trend: Culottes

Top Left to Right- Culottes | TIBI  Sweater | Organic by John Patrick  Culottes| Topshop (Similar Here)  Culottes| Warehouse  Bralet| Topshop  Culottes| Topshop  Shoes| Christian Louboutin  Clutch | Kurt Geiger  
Shoes| Saint Laurent 

               
Culottes are making a statement this spring/summer. They are everywhere at the moment on the high street. In my opinion they are versatile and flattering. Worn high on the waist, with a bralet or cropped tee and heels for a glam look or dressed down with a simple staple tee and sandals for a daytime look. I love the culotte and will most definitley be investing in a pair myself. 

How would you style them? 

Thanks for reading!


Lucy  

Saturday 26 April 2014

Sport Luxe


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Lucy Higgins Blog Blogger Girlabouttown Girl About Town Fashion
Lucy Higgins Blog Blogger Girlabouttown Girl About Town Fashion
Lucy Higgins Blog Blogger Girlabouttown Girl About Town Fashion

Lucy Higgins Blog Blogger Girlabouttown Girl About Town Fashion

Trousers| Zara (Similar here) T-Shirt| Topshop (Similar Here) Shoes| Christian Louboutin  Bag| All Saints Bracelet| COS Watch| Micheal Kors Rings| Vintage & Topshop Sunglasses| Vintage Lip| MAC Korean Candy 


I love the feel of these Luxe Joggers. They have a nice glam feel about them and the colour is to die! I am loving electric blue at the moment as you can see from this post. These trousers can be easily dressed up by adding heels or dressed down with some flats and a jacket. There are loads out in the stores at the moment and in some gorgeous shades from pastels to brights like mine or just plain black. These will quickly be added to my staples for summer.

Hope your all having a lovely weekend and thank you for reading.


Lucy


Photography Credit: Adam Tomlinson


Sunday 20 April 2014

Nautical

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Jeans- Topshop  Sweater- Similar Here  Shoes- Zara  Waistcoat- Topshop (Similar Here)  Bag- Zara 


This weekend has been bank holiday and since it was such beautiful weather I took a trip to Clumber Park which is a National Trust Park in Yorkshire. Ok so the shoes were only on for an hour or so for the purpose of  the pictures (I don't walk around in heels all day!) I definitely got a few funny looks walking around a park in these heels! As it's in between seasons layering is key and as it got a little warmer I can always take the waistcoat off. 

Hope you've all enjoyed your bank holiday whatever you've been doing. 


Lucy

Thursday 10 April 2014

Dinner at Markham Moor Inn








Pre Starter- Mushroom Soup with Creme Fraiche & Truffle Oil,  Homemade Breads & Flavoured Butters
Starter- Warm Beetroot, shallot & Goats cheese Tart, Crispy Poached free range duck egg with a masala potatoe cake
Mains- Braised Pork Belly, sage & onion rosti, apple tempura & Cider-Dijon Cream, Lamb with a minature shepherds pie
Pre Desert- Chocolate Torte with Rasperry Compote & Vanilla Ice cream
Desert- Turkish Delight Creme Brulee


Last Saturday I went for a beautiful dinner at The Markham Moor Inn at Retford, Nottinghamshire. The Restaurant is a grade two listed building and has plenty of character. The resturaunt is casual fine dining and fine it most definitely is. Writing the menu above made me want to eat the above all over again. As we arrived we were sat in the Lounge bar with a glass of wine to look over the menu. It took a while to pick as everything sounded absolutley amazing. Anyone that knows me knows I love my food so this was a perfect date night. We ordered three full courses (rude not to!) of the above. As we were seated in the Restaurant our pre starter came which was mushroom soup with creme fraiche and truffle oil... A. MA. ZING! If this was just the pre starter the food was about to be fantastic which it absolutley was. Every course was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The staff were polite and friendly and didn't rush you between courses, which I think is key when enjoying such gorgeous food. I would highly recommend a visit to this resturaunt if you are out and about in the area. One of the nicest and most enjoyable meals out we have had in a long time. 10/10 for presentation and service. The Markham Moor Inn is a winner from me.

Here is a link to their website to have a little nosy of whats on offer- Markham Moor Inn


Thanks for Reading


Lucy




Steal Her Style- Kim Kardashian



Steal Her Style- Kim Kardashian
Top Left to right- Clutch- Bottega Veneta @ Net A Porter Lipstick- NARS in Dolce Vita  Cami- Topshop
Trousers- Zara  Lipgloss- MAC in Boy Bait  Clutch- Edie Parker @ Net A Porter  Shoes- River Island  Tuxedo Jacket- French Connection 
 
 
When I saw this picture of Kim Kardashian at a recent event I immediately loved this look! Its so different from her usual red carpet look and to be honest I prefer her a little more understated. Everyting about this look from the slouchy pants to the smoky eye and nude lip is A MA ZING! Safe to say Im obsessed. You could easily change this look up to suit your personal style by adding a colour pop clutch or lip but I have chosen my favourite pieces above. This look is understated and classy. Bravo Kim!
 
Thanks For Reading
 
Lucy
 

Monday 7 April 2014

Shades Of Blue

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Jeans- Topshop (Similar Here)  Shirt- Zara  Shoes- Dune (Similar Here)  Clutch- American Apparel 
Sunglasses- Topshop (Love These)  Ring- Saint Laurent  Lip- MAC Russian Red 


Bright Turquoise, Navy Blue, Cobalt and Powder Blue are some of my favourite shades of blue. I have incorporated three shades into my look today. The shirt is from Zara and is part of their current collection for spring. I loved the mixture of blues in this shirt and the white collar and cuffs makes it feel very spring/summer. I styled this shirt with my grey skinny Jeans, Navy heels and American Apparel pouch. If you follow my Instagram you'll know that when I set off to shoot this look it was raining...luckily when we got to York the sun had come out. 

Happy Monday thanks for reading!

Lucy


Photography Credit- Chris Boden-Hook

Friday 4 April 2014

All White Everything



All White Everything

Top Left to Right- Sweater- Alexander Wang @ Net A Porter Jeans- Topshop  Jacket- Topshop  Skirt- Victoria Beckham @ Net A Porter  Bag- Zara  Dress- French Connection Shoes- Christian Louboutin @ Net A Porter  Lace Trim Socks- Topshop  Flat shoes- ASOS


All white everything for today's post. I'm absolutely loving all things white at the moment especially white denim. For spring add a dash of colour to tone it down, when summer comes the only accesory you need is a beautiful glowing tan. A red lip goes perfectly with white and glams it up a notch. I know we're only into the very start of spring but I have already invested in some white jeans. Something tells me I will be wearing them a lot! I'm absolutely obsessed with the Alexander Wang sweater and the gorgeous Louboutin Pumps.

Have you made any spring investment pieces yet?

Have a great weekend whatever your doing.

Lucy

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