by Sarah-Hayley Owen: The Dressing Room

Monday, August 25, 2014

The New Season: Animal Instinct AW14

Monday, August 25, 2014

VIEW FULL SIZE IMAGE Autumn Winter 2014 is taking a walk on the wild side. Firty feline prints are everywhere, from luxurious coat...

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Autumn Winter 2014 is taking a walk on the wild side. Firty feline prints are everywhere, from luxurious coats at Céline and Saint Laurent to separates at Gucci. In London, Simone Rocha looked to Snake prints for her stand out leather pieces.

There are two alternate ways to rock this trend this season. If you don't want to stand out keep the look edgy and minimal. Don't go over the top and use the print to add accents. Accessorise your look with a leopard-print scarf, bag or pair of shoes. For evening wear a printed dress, with plain flats or team a printed jacket over a tee and jeans for a subtle feel. If you are brave, be bold and wear matching separates or a striking printed coat.

However you decide to wear it, I bring you my edit of the latest 'animal instinct' pieces to drop in stores and online.

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MaxMara at Harrods

Pyrus at The Dressing Room

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

TWO - The #shwishlist - A weekly edit of my favourite items..

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

This week some of the brands featured in #shwishlist I discovered on my regular visit to Pure London . I will explain a little a...

This week some of the brands featured in #shwishlist I discovered on my regular visit to Pure London. I will explain a little about Pure for those who are not familiar with the event. Held twice a year, Pure showcases the latest collections for the season ahead. With seminars running throughout the day and fringe events such as catwalk shows and brand launches occurring regularly, Pure is the place to spot new talent or rekindle the love for brands already admired.

Normally I am unable to attend the main show days as I am in New York for fashion week and instead rush in on borrowed time, but as I attended couture week in Paris for SS14, I forced myself to be strict and miss the NYFW action this season. However this did allow me the opportunity to experience an entire day at Pure, from attending a few of the seminars and catching up with brands I know well, to watching the trend reports by WGSN and meeting a whole host of fashion regulars in the press lounge. If you own a boutique, are a student, writer or blogger, I recommend applying here for the next Pure London in August, you will be surprised how much there is to see!

You will see from above that #shwishlist encompasses a variety of products from fashion, beauty and lifestyle products. If you would like to recommend a brand or item, email: moi@sarahhayleyfreelance.com or tweet me with the hashtag #shwishlist - you never know it could be your item featured next week! Don't forget you can see the items in detail from the #shwishlist pinterest board here.

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EMU

Studio Sarah at Quill London

Olivia Burton at The Dressing Room

DHC Skincare

Powder Hill