HOW TO STYLE BACKLESS LOAFERS | RIVER ISLAND

Let's talk about loafers. Backless loafers - otherwise known as slippers! ;) I wanted to set myself a challenge this week - I wanted to purchase something a little bit different, something on trend, and something totally out of my comfort zone. Personally, I love loafers. They're brilliant to wear casually or formally, but there are so many different types out there. Especially when it comes to backless ones. I was always too afraid to wear them or how to style these certain loafers. However, they have become the go-to piece after Gucci's domination of the backless loafer. It wasn't until shopping 'fate' struck when I spotted a pair of beautiful black faux croc effect, floral embroidered, dupe loafers in River Island.  When I saw them hanging seductively in their lucratively designed window display, I knew I had to take them home with me, and style them up.....

THE ZARA FLORAL EMBROIDERED DRESS

Floral embroidery? It has pretty much been hanging seductively in every single high-street shop that I happen to stumble across lately. From denim frayed boyfriend jeans with a dash of embroidery on the pocket lining, to floral embroidered loafers, just waiting to be tried on. However, I was yet to spot something from the 'blooming' trend (see what I did there) that I really quite liked and struck a chord, until I came across this black mesh-embroidered overlay dress from Zara....

VALENTINES DAY GIFT GUIDE 2017 | FOR HER

Ah, Valentines Day. Some hate it, others love it. I'll be the first to admit, that I'm one of those consumers that get lost in the Valentines commercial madness - I don't know how men must feel! So, I've put together this last minute Valentines gift guide for 2017, to range across all budgets and tastes. From beauty to technology, clothing and homeware decorations. Most of the following stores also offer Next Day Delivery or readily available in-store to collect. I'm sure there will be something here for your loved one - or for a girl to just treat herself! 

WHAT TO WEAR FOR VALENTINES DAY

We all want to look good and make that effort for that special someone. Whether it's jazzing up your hair routine, polishing off your shoes or buying a new tube of mascara to bat them eyelashes with! Take me for example, I love fashion. I'm obsessed with buying the latest trend, but that just sometimes isn't feasible with my bank account. I'm sure that's the same situation for many, so, I after I spotted this (see here) gorgeous Zara jacket, I set myself on a hunt to find something that could match up to it, without the hefty price-tag, to look good for not only Valentines Day, but for any dates....