Metromorphesis

 

   Lisa:                         Madeleine: 

Jacket: H&M                   Jumper: Cos

     Top: Zara                    Trousers: Reiss

        Jeans: Bershka          Bracelets: Accessoriz

Shoes: H&M               Shoes: Zara

Bag: Mulberry                 Bag: H&M

 Earrings:  H&M            Necklace: H&M

Over the weekend we were lucky enough to be invited to the Metrocentre 'Fashion Live' Fashion show and felt it the perfect occasion to take our new neon purchases out for a spin.

It was such an impressive event, the staging for the show was fantastic and they even had a styling pod with stylists on hand in case you wanted a little wardrobe advice/ revamp- had we not been so flustered we may well have got involved, there were some beautiful pieces there!

We were treated so well and given some wonderful goodie bags and front row seats for the show.

The Metrocentre is the biggest shopping centre in Europe, its sheer magnitude is beyond impressive and the shops it houses are some of our favourites - Zara playing a large part in that!

 Having it in our home city and being asked to attend the show and be part of it was a real honour for us.

 Thank you so much to Sally and the girls for making us feel so welcome and giving us the best seats in the house.

Lisa & Madeleine xx

Stop and stare...

                                                  Lisa:                                            Madeleine:

                                          Shirt:  Topshop                 Jumpsuit: La Senza (actual pyjamas!)

                                      Trousers: H&M Trend                        Blazer: H&M Trend

                                    Necklace: H&M  Trend                Necklace: Butler & Wilson

                                   Bag: Campo Marzio Milan                       Bag: H&M

                                            Shoes: Topshop                               Shoes: Dune

One sure thing to brighten up your day when it's raining cats and dogs? Why, your best friend of course!

Sporting the kind of brights that would awaken the dead, we braved the monsoon and found ourselves a nice little sheltered spot whilst en route to our local coffee shop/ hang out for chats of the fashion based variety and to consume copious amounts of caffeine.

Two things were discussed;

1. The way in which an item of clothing you first thought to be semi-acceptable, suddenly becomes your most favourite item. Ever. Fickle fashion is a funny thing!

2. The excitement of Raf Simon's recent move to Dior and the possibilities it holds!

 Also, 'staring etiquette'.

We don't know about you guys, but whenever we pull up a pew to take some snaps we suddenly acquire three or four people, out of no where, standing and staring like we're some kind of freak show?! Now we would never just gawp, open mouthed at someone taking a picture, it's very rude and such a foreign concept to us that every time it happened we couldn't help but burst out laughing!

Answer: Occupational hazard.

Lisa & Madeleine xx

Under wraps...

                                                         Lisa                                        Madeleine

                                         Roll Neck Jumper - H&M           Roll Neck Jumper - Zara

                                              T-shirt - Thrifted                        T-shirt - H&M Trend

                                         Cropped Trousers - H&M                  Gilet - Primark  

                                           Clutch Bag - Kurt Geiger            Pleated Skirt -New Look

                                              Pointed Heels - Zara                    Clutch Bag -  H&M

            

The weather here has been absolutely insane these past few days. Last week we were donning our brightest hues in 23 degree climates and yesterday, snow?!

So today, in a bid to be prepared (or as prepared as one can be) we both, unknowingly to one another, went for the old, polo neck under the T-shirt, option.

Showcased by the Celine AW11 collection, this is a look we are both familiar with. Having grown up in the North East, we were subjected to layers upon layers as children to prevent us from 'catching our death'...suppose old habits die hard.

Speaking of death, we were under similar threat today when we were chased off the industrial estate we perched ourselves on for these snaps... lesson learnt? Never assume the unassuming are friendly. (Oh, and watch out for sandwich vans... they don't stop!)

Lisa & Madeleine xxx

Kaleidoscope Bloom

                                                         Lisa:                                    Madeleine:

                                                Jumper: Zara Mens                     Shirt: Vintage

                                               Shirt: Ralph Lauren              Necklace: Bulter & Wilson

                                           Trousers: H&M Trend                     Skirt: Vintage

                                                  Bag: H&M Trend                       Bag: Cos

                                                    Shoes: Zara                  Shoes: Christian Louboutin

The sun has brought out all manner of colour combinations the past few days- Calla, Jil Sander and a bit of Mary K were the inspiration of the day with our acid prints and bold colour blocking! A heat wave has resulted in us reaching for our brightest bright's, and throwing caution to the wind with our pins *gasp* and arms out- just the other day we were talking about how we cannot wait to start donning summer dresses and chic shifts in the summer months (we're telling you guys, if you wish for something hard enough!) 

As we happened to be passing this beautiful blue garage we could not resist propping ourselves in front of it and taking a few snaps.

 Welcome to this side of the summer guys, show us your boldest hues!

Lisa & Madeleine xx