My Max&Co wishlist for Spring/Summer 2014

Those shoes!!!

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STRIPED COAT

TAILORED SHIRT

METALLIC SKIRT

STRIPED BLUE SHIRT

DIPPED METALLIC SWEATER

PASTEL PINK CROPPED JEANS

GEOMETRIC MONOCHROME SWEATER

POINTY WHITE CUT OUT FLATS

 Hi all!
So remember those silver Oxfords that I was banging on about last week and that inspired this post, well they finally put them online, along with the new Max&Co lookbook for Spring/Summer 2014.
I love the young preppy, yet edgy vibe of this brand. The quality is top class and the price tag is worth what you get. There is always lots of print and colour, with slightly masculine buttoned all the way up shirts, tailored pants in bold colours and feminine skirts.
This season they have included all the key trends, from metallics to pastels and their campaign is just a teaser for all the hypnotic prints we have yet to see!
I have picked some of my favourite images from the campaign. In image 1, I am lusting after that striped coat in pale pink and silver (well that's what it seems to be) and in image 3 I am hyperventilating at all that mesmerising print, especially the short sleeve jacket. The single items I have posted are all currently available and you can click the link below each image to go directly to the website.

What is your favourite piece?

Love Dani xx

Links a la mode: Hardcore Metal: 5 Metallic Shoe Picks

I am so happy to have been picked for this weeks top 20 posts, for my post Hardcore Metal: 5 Metallic Shoe Picks!
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Stepping Up the Style

The thing that keeps fashion interesting is that it's a never-ending project. But that doesn't mean we don't like to strive for perfection anyway. Whether it be following your favorite fashion icons, saying no to the trends, or breaking cliches, style can always be stepped up even when we simplify our wardrobes. This week we have a solid round up of style related posts, so be sure to check them all out!

Links à la Mode: January 23rd

Stepping Up the Style

The thing that keeps fashion interesting is that it's a never-ending project. But that doesn't mean we don't like to strive for perfection anyway. Whether it be following your favorite fashion icons, saying no to the trends, or breaking cliches, style can always be stepped up even when we simplify our wardrobes. This week we have a solid round up of style related posts, so be sure to check them all out!

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Outfit Post: Marc by Marc Jacobs blue handbag

Furry Jumper|ZARA

Jeans|Dr Denim

Boots|Massimo Dutti

Coat|Pennys/Primark

Bag| Marc by Marc Jacobs

Hi all !
Here is a look from when I was back in Ireland over Christmas. I spent one night in Connemara with Lorenzo, my parents and some family friends. It was great to spend a night out there and get some real fresh air. The scenery was amazing, so I couldn't resist to take advantage and do a blog post.
This is also the first view of my blue Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag, that I got over Christmas. I loved it when I saw it and managed to get it in the sale as well. I spent all my Christmas money on it, but it is finally nice to own a good handbag. The leather is divine, as are the gold details. What can I say? It's love!
I have to say, as much as I am a fan of fast fashion, I do think saving up for a really great handbag is worth it. You can get something you truly love and that will last a lifetime. The sales are the perfect time to pick up some great quality handbags.

What are your thoughts on saving up for a handbag ?
Love Dani xx

Hardcore Metal: My top 5 metallic shoes

RODARTE

LANVIN

ALTUZARRA

ROBERTO CAVALLI

MAXMARA

ANOTNIO BERARDI

TOPSHOP

TOPSHOP

ASOS

ASOS

STELLA MC CARTNEY

Hi all !
So I am back with January's intentions clearly ignored, as all New Year's resolutions should be !
Last Saturday a quick browse in MAX&CO had my heart fluttering at the sight of the most exqusite pair of metallic brogues. Unfortunately they are not on the website yet, leaving me to wonder if I possibly hallucinated these beauties?!

Metallic is a huge trend for Spring/Summer 2014, but I also think it is a great in between season trend. So when you just can't bear another grey day, with a wardrobe that seems to echo the dreariness of it all, a pop of metallic can brighten any outfit up. By choosing a metallic accessory, rather than clothing, you can avoid looking like a disco ball during the day, or worse, someone doing the walk of shame after a hectic night at a 70's themed party.

Here I have picked some of my favourite metallic shoes, all reasonably priced, from fashion favourites Topshop and Asos. There is a sneaky pair in from Stella McCartney, just because ! One can dream !

I think I will be going for a loafer or brogue style for this trend. Fingers crossed it could be my dreamy MAX&CO pair. I like the idea of a structured, masculine style, but with the quirky metallic colour.

What are your thoughts on metallic accessories for this upcoming season?

That's all for now,
Love Dani xx

Outfit Post: Bundling up in red plaid and fur coat

 What I am wearing

Fur jacket | Vintage Store in Perth, Australia

Plaid shirt | Abercrombie & Fitch

Deer printed jumper | old Topshop

Leather pants | Primark

Pointed boots | ZARA

Bag | ZARA

Hi all!
Better late than never, as they say, so Happy New Year to you all. The Christmas period really took up a lot of my time, what with last minute shopping and then packing for Ireland. I spent two weeks at home and really enjoyed the break. Now here we are, another year, more good intentions.
Here is an outfit post from before Christmas, when Lorenzo and I took the day to go Christmas shopping and have a lunch together, in the centre of Rome. It was such a lovely sunny day, but still very cold, so I definitely needed my little fur jacket.

Let me know what you think of this look.

Back soon,
Dani xx