Outfit inspirations - shorts in winter

Let's face it. The winter always seems never ending and long gone are the days of shorts and vest tops. But you don't have to give up shorts altogether. Add opaque tights and boots and they're a chic ensemble for many occasions. This is quite a casual take on the trend but they're great for evening too.
I'm playing this game, when I try to create outfit from one day's arrival at net-a-porter to ensure the freshest look and this is a last Friday's edition.
Top by Etro £460, shorts by Mulberry £250, coat cardigan by Ralph Lauren Black label £945, bag £790 and boots £835 both by Bottega Veneta, YSL cuff £365
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Party feet - Matches sale

It's a sign that we're still deeply in recession, if so many sales are starting before Christmas. Even from many big labels and retailers. But let's look at the positives. You can treat yourself and save money whils at it! On Friday the Matches sale started and it's usually a good one. So for my today's Party feet post I've picked the six best shoes I'm lusting over, giving Santa a week to pick the right pair for me. The list includes great nude flats that should be in every woman's wardrobe, animal print sling-backs by YSL and those pink beauties that are my shoes of the season! Love them, now they've been reduced I think I'll have to buy them no matter what!
Have a stylish day.
Row 1
Charlotte Olympia were £635 now £444 30% off
Bottega Veneta were £560 now £336 40% off
Yves Saint Lauren were £735 now 367 50% off
Row 2
Lanvin were £315 now £189 40% off
Alexander McQueen £630 now £378 40% off
Alexander McQueen £935 now £374 60% off

Outfit inspirations

This outfit can easily go from day to night. It's quite smart/casual - my favourite. I'd wear the sleeved of blazer gathered to elbows to give it a bit of an edge. What do you think?
McQ skirt £540
Ralph Lauren Black Label £525
Bottega Veneta necklace £2040
Stella McCartney shoes £470
YSL ring £165
Theory blazer £415
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Trends from Milan

It's the last day of Milan Fashion Week tomorrow. Can you believe it?! Then it's Paris and then the end of fashion month for another season. Judging by what we've seen so far, it's going to be a good summer. I've got a wish list the lengh of my arm.
There are some strong trends emerging from Milan already and I wanted to look at some of them. It's all very different from New York and London (Italian know best) but some are the same. Prints will be HUGE next year. They were everywhere and in all shapes and forms. From cars (Prada) to sea creatures(Versace) through florals and animal and everything between. Blumarine went overboard with flowers and used them on accessories too, plus there were appliqué flowers -another big trend. Roberto Cavali is known for his love of animal print and his Just Cavalli show didn't disappoint. It was very western inspired, expect fringing, fur, feather, cowboy hats, the lot.
Marni was one of many brands that gave us big earrings. Yes it's time for your ears to get more attention, as dangling accessory is essential! Again there's plenty of options. If you prefer minimalist look Marni has that too, but the number one choice is Jil Sander. Raf Simmons have done amazingly for the label and they've become big trend setters so prepare for Paisley as well.
Bottega Veneta Is mostly known for their leather goods, but the rest is just as good. This year they showed amazing strong colour palette and clothes in beautiful silouetthes and cuts. Sexy and sophisticated.
I mentioned before bare midrifs and they keep occurring so count yourself warned. For now that's all and loads more coming.
Have a stylish day.
Blumarine Bottega Venetta Jil Sander Just Cavalli Marni