Outfit du Jour: Back in black

Marina Rinaldi Dress, Michael Kors Blazer, Lanvin Earrings, Edie Parker Bag,  Giuseppe Zanotti Heels ...

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24 Asos items to get you through September

Ah September, you v. weird month. As I write this post Im currently staring out onto my back yard looking at it tipping down with rain. But wait wasnt it sunny like a couple of weeks ago? The worst. So for me September is about figuring out transitional dressing and trying to work out what Im supposed to wear now that summer is over. I had to fight so hard not to type "Winter Is Coming" there. Oops. Anyway I thought today I'd share 24 items that have been lurking in my ASOS shopping bag for way too long. I think it's about time I purchased some of these things... because well I have nothing to wear now it's officially Autumn... or something like that... // JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. ...

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Style update: Travelling in style (with a touch of leopard)

After some rather tough ankle problems of late, I have finally succumbed to the rather popular trend of trainers. We're seeing super sneaks everywhere from the red carpet to the traditional treadmill. They're no longer worn on the way to work anymore. Nope, long gone are the Working Girl days. Your footwear is your style statement that works all day long, and I'm on the hunt for the best pieces out there to do the trick.  My first investment? Well, surprisingly they are form UGG. You think shearling, not sneaker, when it comes to UGG, right? I'll be the first to admit this. But, when these leopard calf hair trainers popped up on my radar my fingers couldn't type fast enough to secure a pair. And yes, you do still get a bit of shearling - a bit of cushioning for the heel. So chic!  Anywho,...

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Style Update: Rock'n'Roll Culottes

You may have noticed by now that I have this thing with rock t-shirsts. I blame my southern rock roots and the mix of my Camden living days in London. It might also have something to do with growing up with a father that was constantly listening to the best rock possible. Parents - you think that stuff doesn't shape your children, but oh how it does!  But, when it comes to rock t-shirts and my now vast collection, this one holds a special place. It's a distressed old Led Zeppelin beauty. Oh, Led Zeppelin... "Does anyone remember laughter?" Now, yes, you can now buy a similar tee that is completely distressed (in fact you can buy one that looks nearly just like this one, link below), but it will take a thousand washes and a few snags here and there before yours is just as "ruined"...

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FFG Eats: The Roadkill Burger, Bobo Social, London

I ate something called the Roadkill Burger today. Truly, is there a better sentence to start any story with? Yes, I ate, and survived, Bobo Social's Roadkill Burger. I'm on a new journey and it's all about the element of "new." I'm trying new places to dine, as often as possible, and I'm stretching out my palette by ordering things I'd never in a million years consider. The experiment begins here, at Bobo Social, the place where being "experimental" is the name of the game. Here at Bobo Social, there's actually a weekly society that meets to designate a new and original concept burger of the week. Appropriately name the "Experimental Burger Society," this group meets every Monday to create the craziest concoctions they can muster and the winning combo gets the honour of a place on the menu...

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Style Update: The Floral Wrap Dress

Can someone please have a chat with the weather systems and guarantee at least another month of summer? I don't want to put my floral dresses away just yet and I'm pretty sure I came by at least a dozen more for the closet this year. The fashion world, from high end designers to high street retailers, has given us an endless supply of summer dresses this year. It may sound crazy but I find some summers are better than others. This year we've lucked out. So, I'm stocking up for next year as well...just in case! Sales are on, fashion antennas up!  Shop The Look: ASOS Floral Dress (on sale), Tabitha Webb for Avon bag, Baublebar Necklace ...

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Style Update: Bright Pink Rock'n'Roll

Ever have one of those moments when you see a coat styled on a mannequin and you think, "I would style that beauty completely differently." I took one look at this beautiful pink brocade coat in store and fell in love. Actually, I'm leaving out a crucial point. I actually said, aloud in the shop, "that piece may be formal fabulous, but I can't help but see it with ripped jeans a rock t-shirt." I'm pretty sure my shopping companion thought I was insane! But, that was last month and this is now... and guess what I've done? Shop the Look: Marina Rinaldi Pink Lace Jacket, Marks & Spencer jeans, Red Hot Chilli Peppers Shirt,  Michael Kors Watch, Hobbs Bag, ASOS Shoes SaveSave ...

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Shoe of the Month: Chanel pearl mules

Chanel Metiers d'Art 2015/16 Runway Pearl Mules It’s with excitement that I get to present my newest pair of Chanel pumps as shoe of the month! What you must know is that this is the first ever mule from Chanel, we’ve seen everything from clogs to cowboy boots and endless versions of he two-toned pumps, however according to Karl Lagerfeld, this is the fashion houses first proper mule. This mule has been on everyones lips since it was sent down the catwalk in December last year and now I understand why. After buying the boots, the brogues and seeing the nerdy sister version of these - the slingbacks, my interest for classic Chanel shoes was born. I did not live through a big discovery moment with this, this habit has been sneaking up on me. Chanel’s are never teetering high, nor are...

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10 pearls of business wisdom for any budding entrepreneur

I've spent a lot of time this month talking about getting started in chasing a dream with the help of Currys PC World and the best technology available to us today. Call it the seven year wisdom share? The ups and downs haven't made me an expert, by any means, but they have definitely given me a few pointers to pass on for anyone who's trying to chase a a dream, while still managing the day to day business of life. It's not easy, but my goodness is it rewarding. So, for those of you stepping out into the great unknown, here are my top tens pearls of wisdom for doing so. 1. Study business If there is just one thing I could have gone back and done differently with my life, it would be this - I would have taken every business course I could fit in at University....

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InstaTravels

Instagram @5inchandup There might not be a reoccurring #5inchanduptravels hashtag trending on Instagram, but that has not stopped me from spamming your feed with scenery changes and the not-so-surprising airplane images (sorry but they really match my feed!). Although recklessly answering NO to the polite ‘Been anywhere nice recently' questions, I keep forgetting that I have indeed been to a lot of nice places this Summer. Am I starting to rule out European destinations of my ‘serious travels?’ Maybe. Or maybe I just need a little wake up call.  SOON we are going to go through a few changes here on the blog, one that will lift travel into a more frequent feature. But until then, a little Insta recap of the cities visited over the Summer months. An attempt to become interested in...

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