StylistShops x Clarks

When Clarks approached me this summer and asked me to road test a pair of their AW14 collection I was happy to oblige. Years of working at magazines had exposed me to lots of viewings of Clarks' seasonal collections and I was always suitable impressed. Once you bypass the shoes that my Grandma Margaret loves so dear, theres a trove of total gems which would fit perfectly into any of our wardrobes.

I chose the Busby Jazz monk shoes for a day goofing about at my parents house in the countryside. As you've probably noticed by now I'm all about the flat shoe and these were the perfect alternative to the sneakers I tend to live in. Plus, they were probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn, other brands take note - Clarks have some sort of layer of heaven under your foot which softens every step, I could have run a marathon in these. If I ever took up running. Which I doubt I will any time soon. But I COULD have, and that's what counts.

Read the full story and watch the video below or on Clarks website here - it's pretty much worth it just to check out Clive, the-best-dog-in-the-history-of-dogs, making his screen debut. 

Shop the Busby Jazz here and check out my other key picks from Clarks AW14 collection below.

From Top: Triple Buckle Biker Boot, Slip On Trainer, Leopard Kitten Heel, Green Suede Fringed Brogue, Double Strap Monk Shoe, Quilted Biker Boot. All from Clarks. 

GUESS WHO'S BACK?

Yeha! That's right! It's me!

I'm back from the abyss of moving house and life and world, with more bang-for-your-buck content to keep you occupied between 11 and 11.15 on a Tuesday morning when you've finished your coffee, emptied your inbox and haven't all that much else to do.

It's been a crazy summer for me, having bought a house last year that looked like THIS:

And turning it into THIS:

That stuff ain't easy I tell you, hours of walking round with tiles and painted bits of wood looking at them in different lights and mumbling things like 'oh yes a terribly cold colour in a North facing room' because that's what you're supposed to do when you renovate a house dontcha know.

So, although still only partially furnished (one table, one sofa, one bed, lots of echoing) the house is pretty much done and I can get back to focusing on what's really important in life - WHAT TO BUY FOR WINTER?! (and world peace blah blah blah).

I will of course be doing the usual Stylist Shops rounds of the high street now the new season has started to drop, but until I do, here is my current shopping list for you to peruse at your leisure....

Black Skirt Vanessa Bruno, Grey Marl Rollneck H&M, Black Tee Marc by Marc Jacobs, Black Sneakers Adidas, Grey Trousers Mango, Black Skirt Lot 78

Silver Dress H&M, Grey Coat Mango, Silver Sneakers ACNE, Grey Wool Trousers Zara, Black And Blue Skirt Topshop

Finally, the ultimate evening dress, the one that's gonna solve everyone's what-do-I-wear-for-a-winter-wedding crisis - this casually non casual, fringed fantastical slice of perfection from Net-a-Porter's 'Finds' collection.

Here's What I Wore....

On a Monday in March... 

I'm back from Namibia and although it may not be summer yet, I was desperate to road test this amazing Primark shirt - reminiscent of the Mark Jacobs palm prints. 

Shirt new season from Primark, Jeans Levi's from Urban Outfitters, Boots Zara, Sunglasses Fendi.

London Fashion Week - A week in pictures....

Now life is a little bit calmer than it has been, I thought I'd fill you in on my week at London Fashion Week.
No need to bore you, dear reader, with show reviews you can read on style.com, here are just a few pics of what really happens. Running from show to show, drinking lots of coffee and eating lots of popcorn, laughing at silly hats and stalking Anna Wintour....

First day - early start - big coffees

Our driver for the week Pete, delightful fellow. 

Strong LFW look....

With my sister at Antipodium - her company ran the show. 

The Topshop FROW including Kate, Philip, Winty and Kendal Jenner.

Walking out with Winty. Amongst masses of bodyguards and screaming fashion fans

Comfy shoes are a LFW must. New Balance won this season.

Gorgeous Burberry invite. 

My little named suede stool at the Burberry show

Working an 'under the sea' pose for the Glamour Instagram.

Ridonculous LED flashing light Buffalos at Ashish (throwback to my teenage years)

Breakfast served at the Topshop show space daily...

at Somerset House

Favourite show Marques Almeida with a LOT of fake fur - including shoes.

The Anya Hindmarch show took place on a giant barcode conveyor belt. 

Shoe / Coat envy

My quote in the London Fashion Week 'Daily' newspaper. 

And another quote drawn as a sketch by the amazing Miss Magpie.

And there ends my LFW AW14....