FRESH FRUIT ON MY SHIRT...
I'm here in Jamaica and it is so beautiful.
I'm waking up at the crack of dawn to a view of the sun rising over a big expanse of ocean. We're staying at Sandals Royal Plantation resort. This is the first time I've gone on a resort style vacation and so far it has totally blown my expectations. Yesterday I accidentally broke a pair of the sandals I brought with me. I was trying to sew the leather back together and I left the shoes sitting on the desk in the room. When I came back in the evening they had been mended. I didn't even ask, they just found them and fixed them. Seriously, that is crazy amazing service.
Wearing: Equipment shirt from My Wardrobe, MiH jean shorts and Topshop sandals.
LET THE SUN SHINE...
Hello there.
Summer is slowly coming to a close but I'm determined to suck out every last ounce of sunshine that comes my way. For this reason I'm ditching cold and rainy Europe for Jamaica. That's right baby, as we speak I'm on a flight headed for the Caribbean. See you soon. xx
THE THIRD GIVEAWAY...
Okay, here it is - the final giveaway post to mark the 3rd birthday of this blog. Enjoy! Just leave a comment to enter.
1. Beautiful Bottoms playsuit 2. Muriee cashmere scarf 3. Varley bikini 4. Steve Madden shoes 5. 2nd Day candle
Please note: if the Steve Madden shoes are sold out in your size you will be able to choose another pair.
The winner of the 2nd giveaway is Emily. Congratulations!
LIBERTY X NIKE LOVE...
Maybe it's got something to do with the aftermath of the Olympics but I'm big time in love with anything sportswear inspired at the moment. These Nike x Liberty sneakers that I spotted on Shini are so stinking adorable. I love how they mix practicality with a very girly floral print. Yummy.
IT GOES KA-POW...
I've been completely obsessed with the latest 3.1 Phillip Lim collection since January. I love the superhero theme. In fact, I love it so much that I've even based the design for my bathroom on it (I'm still looking for a company that specializes in custom made shower curtains...). I'm totally hooked on this t-shirt from the range. It's super slouchy and soft with a massive 'Ka-pow' on the front. Swoon. I love a good graphic tee. This is what I wore to the blogger yard sale a couple of weeks back when I was in London - perfect for a hot day in the city.
Wearing: 3.1 Phillip Lim t-shirt from My Wardrobe, River Island camouflage jacket, Adidas shorts and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses.
Photos by Kit
THE SECOND GIVEAWAY...
Okay, it's time for giveaway #2. In order to enter all you need to do is leave a comment on this post. Here's what's up for grabs:
1. Goldsign Mr Right jeans (size 28) 2.Malene Oddershede Bach top 3. Ash hidden wedge trainers (size 40) 4. MARYLING top (size 10)
The winner of the first giveaway is Margaux. Congratulations!
-- THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED --
SUNDAYS WERE MADE FOR FLOWER MARKETS...
I love being in London on a Sunday.
Whenever I am I make sure to hop over to Columbia Road for the flower market. It has the absolute best atmosphere and the most insanely priced flowers I've ever seen. If I lived in London I'd be filling my flat with them every week. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. xx
Wearing: American Apparel tri-blend tank top, Whistles skirt, Converse and Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses.
HAPPY THIRD BIRTHDAY AND THE FIRST GIVEAWAY...
Phew. My blogging break is finally over!
Today marks the three-year birthday of this blog. Hooray! In order to celebrate I've teamed up with some of my favorite brands to give some gifts to you. Over the next week there will be three giveaway posts. In order to enter to win the above three pieces all you need to do is leave a comment on this post. The giveaway is open to readers worldwide.
Items include: 1. Aubin & Wills Maybray Crew Jumper 2. Topshop Camo Fur-Lined Jacket (size 10) 3. Bottletop Bellani bag
PLEASE NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
WE WILL RESUME REGULAR PROGRAMMING ON AUGUST 15TH...
I've decided to take a little blogging break.
I'll be back on August 15th with a weeks worth of giveaways to celebrate the three-year birthday of the Style Crusader. xx
HOT PINK LIGHTING BOLTS...
Janiver?! I said Je-nni-fer. Not Janiver.
You know what I always say, 'you can never go wrong with a pair of massive lightning bolt earrings.' I think the guy at Starbucks was distracted by my big bright earrings. Surely, that's he only way he can justify thinking that my name was Janiver. What sort of name is that anyway? As you might know, I tend to dress pretty simple so I like being able to add a bit of pizazz (yes, pizazz) with bold accessories. I love these earrings because they are so grotesquely tacky. Sometimes tacky is good. Remember that chickens.
Wearing: Asos earrings, Calvin Klein jeans, Topshop top, Banana Republic bag, Madewell shoes and Coffee frappucino.
IT'S KATASTROPHIC...
My roommate in high school is now a fashion designer living in the US. She makes the most adorable organic underwear that you can customize yourself - you get to choose the colors and all the trimmings. I picked out these two pairs and I absolutely love them. They're perfectly girly and cute plus seriously soft. Check out Melissa's entire collection on Etsy here.
Customizable organic underwear from Katastrophic
SITTING ON A DOCK BY THE BAY...
This is just a quick hello from Sweden...
This past week I've been hanging out on a boat and swimming in a lake. I feel pretty un-fashion and I love it. I'm currently glued to this vintage Laura Ashley dress that I stole from my mom. It originally reached down to my ankles - I had a big chunk of fabric cut off to make it a bit more wearable. I also finally found two new swimsuits. Both are strapless, one is from Seafolly and is black and the other is cream with gold hardware and from Varley. I'd been looking for simple swimsuits for aaages and I'm so glad I finally found two to add to my collection.
Wearing Laura Ashley dress and Emm Kuo clutch.
LOUISE GRAY
Big time crushing on Louise Gray's a/w 12 collection. I love the bold two-tone prints, the knee high boots and the unexpected layering. Bras worn over T-shirts and spaghetti strap dresses paired over chunky knits. It sounds so wrong but somehow it's so very right.
I'm big time crushing on Louise Gray's a/w 12 collection.
I love the bold two-tone prints, the knee high boots and the unexpected layering. Bras worn over T-shirts and spaghetti strap dresses paired over chunky knits. It sounds so wrong but somehow it's so very right. When you break down the collection the pieces are actually super simple and wearable - there are lots of little dresses, straight skirts and thick cardigans. Perfect for wearing on their own or, for a real statement, all together with a Nasir Mazhar mohawk headpiece. Yes please.
Photos by The Style Crusader.
CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH PINK GLITTER...
I'm normally not that into pink glittery things but at the moment I can't get enough of girly pink nails. I figure since I'm on holiday all things should be frivolous and child-like - that's my excuse for living on a diet of candy at the moment (Sweden has the best candy). I'm also seriously into this bag from Emm Kuo. It's the perfect sized satchel but you can also take the strap off and carry it as a clutch. I like that.
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. xx
THE VIEW FROM STOCKHOLM...
Sweden is unbelievably quiet and relaxed.
I spent the weekend in Stockholm at the Rival Hotel and it was absolutely gorgeous. It's located just next to a park and has a delicious cafe and flower shop outside. I spent most of the time eating candy and wandering into shops. Not a bad way to spend a holiday.
Wearing: Paul & Joe Sister jacket, Weekday shirt/trousers and Converse.