by Sarah-Hayley Owen: High Street Hits

Monday, March 24, 2014

High Street Hits - Pretty As A Picture

Monday, March 24, 2014

This weekend I spent a few hours on Oxford Street checking out the latest batch of 'New In' SS14 pieces. It reminded me it has...

This weekend I spent a few hours on Oxford Street checking out the latest batch of 'New In' SS14 pieces. It reminded me it has been a while since my last 'High Street Hits' post so here we are..!

The great British high street has mangaed once again to create completely covetable yet affordable pieces to update your wardrobes for Spring/Summer 2014. I have selected some of the prettiest pieces with a colour palette ranging from primrose yellow and powder blue to rose and cornflower.

I need to share these Primark polka-dot court shoes with you as they have featured in my office moodboard since their press day. They exemplify the SS14 season with a few key details. They are in a fun spotted print feature cut out details and also come in these sweet sorbet shades. They are entirely versatile and will compliment almost every trend this season. Keep your eye out for them as I have a feeling they will be in demand, especially with a £14 price tag!

New Look's floral pencil skirt is also a head turner. I am always a fan of any garment that can be worn in a variety of ways and this skirt has this very quality. For a night out team with a plain white or rose bralette top and matching courts or for daytime glamour wear with a white tee and a statement pastel necklace.

If you are able to shop within the next few days, Marks and Spencer's cotton knit comes with 20% off in their special sale which ends on Tuesday 25th March! Marks and Spencer's SS14 collection was one of my most favourite because they have a wide variety to suit all shapes. I do realise this doesn't apply to all stores, which is one of my bugbears. However they do make it easy to shop online if you have a small store near you.

Let me know which piece you choose and if you snap a selfie send me the link on my twitter or instagram. Happy Spring/Summer high street shopping!

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Trend - Check Mate: Squares for SS13

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Louis Vuitton's SS13 Checkerboard collection was one of the new-seasons most talked about catwalk shows. Therefore it isn't surpr...

Louis Vuitton's SS13 Checkerboard collection was one of the new-seasons most talked about catwalk shows. Therefore it isn't surprising that this graphic trend has already made its way onto the red carpet, as Kristen Stewart chose the monochrome squares for her Twilight tour and since then countless celebrity's joined in, a particular favourite was Jessica Alba wearing a sequined checkerboard dress for the Golden Globes After-party.

Soon this recogniseable print will find more prominence in the SS13 high street collections, although until it hits the shops fully, I have found six perfect pieces to start your new Spring/Summer wardrobe!

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

High Street Hits - AW12 Trend - Leather and Faux Leather

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Work sleek and feminine leather/faux pieces into your wardrobe this season. From dresses and shorts to tapered trousers and pencil...

Work sleek and feminine leather/faux pieces into your wardrobe this season. From dresses and shorts to tapered trousers and pencil skirts, the leather trend has grown-up for aw12, thus providing a softer and sophisticated look.

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French Connection
Hobbs
Reiss
Very
Oasis
Warehouse
Nelly.com
Jaeger

Thursday, August 09, 2012

High Street Hits - Zara Autumn/Winter2012

Thursday, August 09, 2012

E ach season I receive an intense shopping pleasure, which has now become an Autumn/Winter ritual. On visiting the Zara Knightsbridg...

Each season I receive an intense shopping pleasure, which has now become an Autumn/Winter ritual. On visiting the Zara Knightsbridge store I stand in the doorway for at least a ten seconds, eyes transfixed, looking at one of the most carefully edited High Street collections available. Although price-points have increased slightly, the quality and design of Zara's Autumn/Winter collections for mostly under £100 is astounding.

For aw12, Danish model, Freja Beha fronts the Zara Woman campaign and, British Model, Cara Delevingne is campaign girl for Zara TRF. The collection features studded bags, leather jackets and boots, along with a softer side with a skirt embellished with pearls.

My favourite piece is the Studio Blazer withCombined Frill, reminiscent of something we could see at Celine, this understated blazer is transformed with a faux-leather frill peplum.

The accessories are also super sharp. I would pair these medium heel, leopard print pointed courts, with either a leather shift and chunky knit cardigan or this demure crochet dress and the Zara 'it bag' from last season which has been updated for aw12 with studs.

In short, Zara's aw12 collection is my favourite on the high street and I am sure you will agree!

Friday, April 27, 2012

A Primark Holiday Wardrobe - Key pieces from SS12

Friday, April 27, 2012

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

High Street Hits - Scarf Prints

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Although the April weather doesn't want us to skip into Summer, the high street is certainly tempting us! These glorious, on-tren...

Although the April weather doesn't want us to skip into Summer, the high street is certainly tempting us! These glorious, on-trend, 80's referenced, scarf-print pieces are taken from my favourite high street stores, all priced under £100!

I am a fan of this trend because it suits many occasions, for a night out you can glam up with a pair of towering platforms or add some cute ballet flats for work wear chic.

Head to toe print or print on print layering, à la D&G's final collection, is not for the faint hearted but will give you the ultimate catwalk look.

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New Look

Primark - Not Available Online

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Handbag Crush - Miss Selfridge Accessories

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

This week my handbag crush is taken from the High Street! This trans-seasonal, Miss Selfridge , tan leather chain handle stud bag i...

This week my handbag crush is taken from the High Street! This trans-seasonal, Miss Selfridge, tan leather chain handle stud bag is versatile and highly affordable! Nothing can beat accessible accessories!

Stocks are running low so be quick and buy here!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

High Street Hits - SS12 Candy Collections

Thursday, March 22, 2012

This seasons Spring/Summer 12 colour palette is one of my favourites! It is almost as if all the models stepped out of a Degas paint...

This seasons Spring/Summer 12 colour palette is one of my favourites! It is almost as if all the models stepped out of a Degas painting and onto the catwalk. Pretty in its entirety, the best features of the pastel trend is that all ages can perfect the look and it emphasizes ladylike dressing!

I have fallen head over heels in love with KG by Kurt Geiger Enigma Heels and at the weekend I will be heading to Reiss to purchase the Liv Steel Blue Top! You can find all of my High Street Hits linked below. For designer inspiration, transport yourself to the Sugary Sweet Mulberry Lookbook.

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Miss Selfridge £42
KG by Kurt Geiger £140

Zara £39.99

Dorothy Perkins £8.50

Eclectic Eccentricity £5

French Connection £87

Thursday, February 23, 2012

High Street Hits - Oh so Pretty Floral Dresses

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Spring/Summer's floral prints are romantic and as sensuous as ever. The silhouettes are mostly 50s in style with nipped in waist...

Spring/Summer's floral prints are romantic and as sensuous as ever. The silhouettes are mostly 50s in style with nipped in waists coupled with a full or pencil skirt. There are also easy to wear shifts, worn loose or tied at the waist.

I have fallen for this Dandelion Print Dress by Ted Baker. Not only does it conjure up images of me as a child, blowing the clocks in the meadow, but it is a perfect trans-seasonal day to night dress.

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Warehouse
Dorothy Perkins

Ted Baker

Primark

River Island

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Perfect Party-wear for Christmas and the New Year 2012 - High Street Hits

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Peruse my edit of some of the best party-dresses on the high-street. Shop the Page Lipsy , Topshop , F+F at Tesco ...

Peruse my edit of some of the best party-dresses on the high-street.

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Lipsy,
Topshop,
F+F at Tesco,
Karen Millen,
Reiss,
Designers at Debenhams

Thursday, October 06, 2011

October High-Street Hits: Monochrome Magic

Thursday, October 06, 2011

I recently realised that I am a woman of many favourites, what I mean by this is, everything is "one of my favourites" ne...

I recently realised that I am a woman of many favourites, what I mean by this is, everything is "one of my favourites" never simply my favourite.

I decided to think a little deeper into what and who is my main source of inspiration.

I considered every element from my style, how I designed at Uni and what era influences me. It suddenly dawned on me most of my influences are intrinsically linked to Coco Chanel.

Chanel, known for her monochromatic designs, created collections of mainly neutrals including black, white, grey and beige. Therefore in her honour, today's High-Street hits are inspired by the elegant trend of Monochrome/ Black with White.

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This month I have sourced some of the most amazing pieces in stores and online from Jaeger, Oasis, Warehouse, Karen Millen, Asos, New Look, River Island and Boohoo.com.

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