Holiday Investments

I constantly try to inject colour into my wardrobe but it seems that I just can't get away from the staples of black, white and denim. 

This summer I stocked up on off-the-shoulder tops from Asos who seemed to have the best selection, then spent lazy days throwing them on with denim and sneakers. Colour will just have to come in the form of my stack of Dana Levy friendship bracelets...

Top Asos (good news, it's in the sale), Shorts Levis vintage from Urban Outfitters, Belt Zadig et Voltaire, Bag Lulu Guinness, Sneakers Adidas, Sunglasses Asos, Bracelets Dana Levy.

Here's What I Wore...

On a Friday in March...

Im currently on a fashion shoot in Namibia, staying at a lodge in the middle of the desert that took three planes and 24 hours to get to - hence the lack of posts this week!

Follow me on Instagram @rachelingram14 to see what I'm up to (when I can get wifi).

As for today, Im wearing an Acne tshirt, James Perse shorts with a Gap shirt round the waist. And my trusty birkenstocks from ASOS which haven't left my feet all shoot.

Here's What I Wore...

...On a Wednesday in March

So - this isn't a normal March outfit but I'm shooting a 'what I wear' piece for a magazine today, so am dressed in summer clothes.

Jacket is from Gap, Tshirt American Retro, Shorts ASOS and shoes Eytys. 

Here's What I Wore...

...on a Monday in March

Jacket Zara, Jumper Forever21, Leather shorts ASOS, Boots Office, Watch Ice Watches.

Whata-ya-got H&M?

IT'S SHOPPING SUNDAY! 

And time for me to take on a new shop and see what they have in store for us.

So, today, H&M the high fashion high street shop which even has it's own show at PARIS FASHION WEEK is my shopping target... lets see how I got on!

First up the knit'n'shorts combo. I love a knit and shorts but am always confused as to which season one is meant to wear this? If it's cold enough for that knit, it's sure as hell too cold to wear those shorts.

ANYWAY I digress, These shorts are a WINNER on all accounts. Bottle green, suede, boxing shorts (size 12, £59.99) - I mean do I even need to say anything else? Well, apart from the fact that I liked them a size bigger to feel boxier. They are a true gem of a high street find and will probably disappear off the racks pretty quick. so GO!

The jumper (size 8, £39.99) was a perfect knit, not too tight on the neck, not the softest of materials but at least it wasn't itchy.... 

I then refused to take the shorts off ever again (they came home with me) so threw this shirt (size 10, £29.99) and bomber (size 10, £29.99) on for another way to wear them.  

Oh AND this coat. Which was also a total winner. This denim, oversized trench (size 10, £59.99) which looks totally ACNE and super cool with a rolled up sleeve, would go with absolutely everything in your wardrobe.

Once I'd managed to pry the suede shorts from my nether-regions I threw on this amazing embellished sweatshirt (size 10, £39.99) with pinstripe wool trousers (size 8, £34.99) which came up pretty high waisted - too high for my comfort factor, but fit pretty well on the leg. They are a good cropped length so would be perfect with a pair of brogues or slippers once 'tis ankle bearing season again. 

So, curve ball time, the mid length, strange old auntie dress (size 10, £29.99). This one confused me so much on the hanger I had to have a go. I'm not sure I can pull it off - feel free to let me know - but I felt it had to go with a pair of trainers (size 39, totally true to size, £24.99) to have any sort of chance of being cool and modern. 

And finally, this mid-blue number (size 10, £39.99) which is a little more on the casual wedding side and would look totally marvellous styled up for the day with a cute rollneck or silk tshirt underneath. VERSATILE HEY?