One Year On...

Boots- Reiss- Sold out Similar Here  

Shirt- Zara

Jeans- Topshop

Sweater- Topshop

Clutch- Whistles

Hat- H&M 

My blog is 1 year old today. Happy Birthday Girl About Town! Creating this blog a whole year ago was one of the best decisions I ever made. I hear often that people are wanting to start blogging but don't know where to start or don't feel confident enough to do it. My advice to anyone thinking of starting up would be.. completely go for it! It's an amazing way to output your creative energy. One thing I would say is that its a commitment, a commitment I have struggled with since my recent change in career. Last year was the year I finally took the bull by the horns and followed my heart into a career I genuinely love. It started off with me assisting a video shoot with an amazing stylist then saw me be part of the X Factor styling team which was a life changing experience for sure! 

Since finishing X Factor I have worked with another stylist on two great projects. So that said I want my 2015 promise to be to make more time to blog. It's my passion for sure. 

Just a little mention for my amazing new boots, how beautiful are they?! A little sale purchase.

Thank You so much to my readers over the past 12 months for your lovely comments & support. 

Lucy

Pleated

 

 

 

Skirt- Zara- Similar Here & Adore this  Roll Neck Sweater- COS  Shoes- Zara

Clutch- Vintage Saint Laurent  Stacker Rings- H&M  Watch- Michael Kors

Bracelet- Topshop

 

 

 

Leather is a big trend for Autumn/Winter and a trend I utterly adore. This skirt ticks so many boxes for me. It leather for one, it sits high on the waist creating a womanly silhouette and the length I feel really flatters the cut and pleats of the skirt. Anyone who reads my blog will know I am a huge fan of Zara so I am always keeping an eye on new things coming into store. I styled this look today as kind of a chic, Autumn simple vibe. The shoes and clutch dress it up but you could always thrown on a cape and ankle boots to really dress this down. My clutch is vintage Saint Laurent and is absolutely beautiful. The cut out work in these pictures does the bag no justice its simply makes the bag! Its navy leather with white leather cut out pieces. You can imagine how lucky I felt when I rummaged around in the store in Portobello Market and came across this! Timeless piece and great find.

 

 

How would you style this skirt? I would love to hear your ideas.

 

Thanks for reading

 

 

Lucy

 

 

 

Photography- Dannielle Bailey

 

 

 





Autumn High Street Haul

Jeans- Topshop  Bag- Zara  Shoes- Mango  Jacket- Zara  Poncho- Oasis

Happy Friday everyone! I thought with Autumn well and truly here I would compile a selection of items from the high street which will see you through the season in style. The great thing about the selection of items I have chosen is they are all below £50! How amazing! Personally I think they are all staple pieces as well as being chic at the same time. So that said when I saw this bag in Zara I immediately thought it had a Celine vibe to it and with a £40 price tag its a winner! 

The Croc print shoes for me are to die! I love everything about them, the point, the print, the colour! Huge winner in the autumn shoe stakes. The Poncho is another great buy. It can be worn over a shirt for a smart casual look or with a leather jacket under to add warmth and layers. There are loads on the high street at the moment, printed and embellished but you cant got wrong with black. Now I am known for being a little impractical when it comes to fashion so when I saw this jacket in Zara I though hmmm its not very warm...however its gorgeous light fabric hangs beautifully and can always be worn over a fine knit sweater so I've gone with it! 

Let me know what you think of the above and if you yourself have found any staple trophy pieces on the High street that you love this season. I would love to know. 

Thanks for reading

Lucy

Monochrome

Coat- H&M (Similar Here)  Shirt- Zara  Bag- Mulberry  Jeans- Topshop  Shoes- Zara 

Bow- Ribbon from John Lewis Watch- Michael Kors - H&M  

First and foremost I apologise for the lack of posts lately, I'm actually working with a stylist for X Factor so I have been super busy. Anyway back to the outfit. This look was based entirely round my new trilby. I absolutlely love hats lately, they add a little polish to an autumn look. Autum/Winter is actually my favourite season. I'm obsessed with all at  the knitwear and boots that are making their way into the stores at the moment. I've chosen an oversized shirt (everyone should own a white shirt!) ripped jeans and my Zara corset heels. I feel the hat and shoes really pull the look together.

Let me know what you think and what your favourite pieces are out at the moment. 

Lucy

Photography- Chris Boden-Hook

Autumn Wishlist

Loafers- J Crew  Trousers- Topshop  Sweater- Kenzo @ Net-A- Porter  Waistcoat- Zara  Boots- Zara  Flats- J Crew  Bag- Zara 

Above are the items I'm currently lusting over for Autumn/Winter. The printed boots and the Chanel esque bag are at the very top of my wish list, how fabulous! These items are ideal for the transitional period and will carry you through the Autumn. This wish list is never ending but I was restrained and picked my favourite items. Look out for a few of these pieces on the blog soon. 

Have a great weekend & Thanks for reading

Lucy 

Boyfriend Fit

Jeans- Topshop (Similar Here)  Shirt- Zara (Similar Here)  Scarf- Alexander McQueen  Shoes- Zara (These are on my wishlist)  Bag- Topshop 

Today's look is all about Boyfriend styling. I however have added heels to make it feel a little more girly. I love slouchy jeans and shirts together. I know the general consensus is loose top tight bottoms and vice versa but I love the slouchy feel. I have added heels and the scarf to really pull the look together. 

What are your thoughts on doubling up on the slouchy fit?

Thanks for reading

Lucy 

Photography Credit- Chris Boden-Hook

Transitional Pieces

Jeans- Topshop- Similar Here  Jacket- Mango Similar Here Shoes- Zara  Clutch- Zara  T-Shirt- Topshop- Love This One  Lip- MAC Russian Red 

All the pieces I'm wearing in this post are transitional pieces I can take through to the Autumn. Although it's a good while until the leaves are all crisp on the ground and there is a chill in the air I for one like to be prepared. Today was a little milder than it has been so I threw on my white blazer. The hat is something new for me as I don't wear them often and my hair has really only just grown out from a very short pixie cut, that said I do love this one and think it adds a little something to my look. 

Let me know what you think and if you have any transitional pieces I would love to know what they are.

Thanks for Reading

Lucy

Photography Credit- Adam Tomlinson

Summer Stripes

Dress- French Connection Similar Here  Shoes- Zara- Sold Out- Similar Here & Here  Bag- Balenciaga Sunglasses- Topshop 

With the sudden spurt of gorgeous sunshine we've been having lately I thought this striped Midi dress was the perfect outfit for some drinks with friends. I've actually had this dress a while so it's no longer available but there are loads of similar dresses out there and I have picked one of my favourites in the links above. My shoes were a recent sale purchase from Zara, they have unfortunately sold out but again I have searched for similar styles. I posted this look on my Instagram page and had some lovely comments so I thought I would blog this look. 

Have a great week and thanks for reading

Lucy 

Photography Credit- Laura Wood

               

Keeping Things Simple

Top- Zara  Jeans- Topshop (Love These)  Shoes- Zara (On Sale now)  Bag- Topshop (Obsessed with this)  Bracelet & Rings- Topshop 

Today's all white look is kind of like a blank canvas as you can add as many or as little accesories and colours to dress it up or down as you like. I've gone for a simple look by keeping my accesories to a minimum. I've added a pop of colour with my bag and shoes and of course because it's me a bright lip! This look could easily be turned into an evening look by adding a statement necklace and clutch. I love a little white on white this summer!

You can click the links above to shop the items I am wearing.

Thanks for reading

Lucy

Photography Credit: Adam Tomlinson

Summer Bright's

Dress- Zara- Sold Out (Similar Here)  Shoes- Zara (Love These) & These  Bag- Zara (On Sale)  Sunglasses- Topshop  Lip- MAC So Chaud  

I've done it again... head to toe Zara! Again not intentional! I have been waiting for the perfect day to wear this bright dress and today was the day. This is so bright and vibrant that wearing it on a dull day just doesn't cut the mustard! Although this dress is a fine knit because of the loose fit it's comfortable to wear when it's blazing hot! I picked up these gorgeous shoes in the Zara sale along with this bag which I thought went perfect with the bright colour of the dress along with (of course) a red lip! My favourite. 

I say it every time but I really hope this summer weather is here to stay now! Enough of the rain and clouds my wardrobe is not geared up for it especially at this time of year!

Have a great weekend, thanks for reading.

Lucy 

Photography Credit- Laura Wood