Style Steal: Blanket Cardigan

Style Steal: Blanket Cardigan by bea-atreides (Polyvore)

ASOS drape cardigan / T By Alexander Wang long sleeve top / Mango slim fit jeans / Kenneth Jay Lane gold plated jewelry / DOUBLE PLATFORM ANKLE BOOT - ZARA, / Giles & Brother Archer 10-karat gold-plated cuff

I don't think you can get through the winter months in the UK without some significant knitwear to layer up and keep you warm. I love the idea of wearing a big slouchy blanket cardigan to keep you snug.

This monochrome blanket cardigan from ASOS is divine, layered over anything to keep you warm and stylish. Here I have paired it with simple basics and a high ankle boot, inspired by MK O.  How amazing are these gold bangles? Perfect to add a little 'je ne sais quoi' to an otherwise simple outfit. 

CFDA Awards 2012

I am apologising in advance for a posting about the Olsen twins two posts in a row. But I couldn't avoid celebrating their latest success!

Last night Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen beat Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler to win the prestigious 'Womenswear Designer of the Year' at the CFDA awards. 

I was slightly shocked when I saw this image this morning to see MK with new brunette locks (I have to admit that I am not the biggest fan of this change, I LOVE her blonde, so I'm hoping this is a temporary statement). For me I adore Ashley's look, this colour is divine!

They are both wearing garments from The Row. 

This latest achievement just adds to the long list of why these two are SO iconic for me.

Other highlights from the night....

Zoe Saldana looking stunning Prabal Gurung

Another icon of mine - Diane Von Furstenberg

Anna Wintour & Tommy Hilfiger

The beautiful Lily Collins in Marchesa 

The iconic Rachel Zoe 

MK & A Olsen

It's no secret that my ultimate icons are the two gorgeous Olsen twins, Mary Kate & Ashley. There have been some great pictures of them recently that I wanted to share!

Taken for the CFDA journal 

I am totally obsessed with this image of them! 

MK & A at an evening for the Fresh Air Fund
Ashley wears: The Row dress, Manolo Blahnik shoes and Sydney Garber bracelet
MK wears: The Row top & skirt, The Row bag and Fendi shoes.

MK is also wearing that signature emerald and gold ring which I adore. I think they both look amazing and love The Row outfits!

LOVE.LOVE.LOVE

Ultimate Casual Shoe...

I've realised I don't tend to blog about casual wear, and to be honest, the reason why is that I don't really wear casual clothes! Unless, I'm lounging around the house...

However, for a while now I've been lusting after a pair of Converse (I had a pink pair when I was a Teenager inspired by Hilary Duff in Cinderella Story, COOL!) they are practical, comfy and they look good.

If they are good enough for these girls, they are good enough for me!

Here are a few that have caught my eye...

I think the white are my favourite... perfect for summer and will go with everything. You never know I might start building a collection?!

Gypsy King

Love the Mexican inspired print on this Band of Gypsies Kimono (available at ASOS)

Perfectly folk-ish and boho for summer and festivals.

It's quite a bold print, so I would probably style it with neutral and plain clothes and accessories but I adore the shape of it.

Styling Inspiration...

From the girls who do it best...

LOVE

Never get boring...

These twins will never stop inspiring me...

Feeling Blue...

Today I'm stressed and feeling Blue.

What better way to cheer me up than with a few Olsen images...

Images: FuckYeahMaryKateandAshley

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Bea x

Sunday Inspiration...

Another Sunday, another selection of inspiring images...

Alison Arboux for Kurv Magazine - Fashion Gone Rogue

Mary Kate Olsen, Sequin Dresses, Brigitte Bardot, Sixties, Paris, Warm blonde/strawberry blonde hair.

The pictures from the Kurv Magazine shoot are truly stunning! I love Brigitte Bardot and these pictures ooze her cool, sexy, glamourous, iconic aura. I want to look like that!

Stay tuned for what's behind Door No. 5 of The Fashion Circus Advent Calendar.

Bea x

All I want for Christmas: Day 3

So, inside the door for Day 3 of The Fashion Circus Advent calendar is....

Day 3 

The much coveted Pamela Love claw cuff, available at Net-a-Porter. 

I have lusted after it ever since I saw this image (excuse my lack of knowledge as to which publication this is from).

Mary Kate Olsen.

Bea x



Sunday Inspiration...

Anyone who knows me probably knows of my Olsen obsession.  So here are some images to inspire you this Sunday.

That'll do for now...

Bea x