Shanghai Chic

top and skirt: H&M, purse: Balenciaga, watch: Rolex

Fashion is looking to the ancient empires this season as extravagant fabrics and traditional motifs take us on a trip East this summer to embrace the sensual essence of the Orient. Adopt a demure modern geisha look with a Japanese inspired print dress or marry the feminine prints and intricate embroidery with an air of androgynous cool, the opulent with the effortless for another interpretation of oriental style.

Shadow of a Doubt

dress and skull chain necklace: Zara, bracelets and rings: H&M

How many accessories are too many??? When you rattle? When your accessories weigh more than you do? Well the simple (and slightly unhelpful) answer to that is obviously it depends on the accessories you choose and different volumes of accessories work for different people; some incorporate half of treasure island into their ensemble whilst others look incredible with next to no accessories in true minimalist style. The most important thing is to have fun with them… think of them like the joyful sprinkle of hundreds and thousands on top of your ice-cream sundae, we all know when we have crossed the line into gluttony!!!!

A TIGER DOESN'T LOSE SLEEP OVER THE OPINION OF SHEEP

top and skirt: Zara, bag: Asos, watch: Chanel beanie: Comme des F* Down

The thing about fashion is that almost as important as the clothes you choose, is the manner with which you carry them. Your attitude behind the clothes you wear can make or break your look. Having self-confidence has a lot to do with your personal style, how well you embrace and define it. Basically, the more connected you are to your personal style, the more confident you’ll appear in the clothes you wear because instinctively you’ll choose pieces that are completely you. You own the look, no matter what you wear because it’s an authentic expression of your personality and character, you wear the clothes, not the clothes wearing you. So I guess in the end, the best accessory you can have is confidence.
 “Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after style.” – John Fairchild  (Founder of W Magazine)