THE OLD FLATS

I succumbed to the Birkenstock! The anti-fashion, old-school shoe has truly made its way into AW13 trends - notably British Vogue's September issue (remember the Miranda Kerr editorial with the effortless styling of coats and the shoes in question?) Well, that was enough to make me order my very first pair (post Primary school anyway) and work them into my wardrobe for the transeasonal period we're in right now! The truth is, yeah they're kind of ugly, but when have creepers or flatforms ever been pretty either? I'm all for the new (old) flats! What do you guys think? Will you be trying them this season or avoiding them like the plague?

I'm wearing a Joseph sweater, Topshop Boutique silk trousers and Birkenstocks. 

MAGNOLIA BEACH

The heat is on! Summer has finally arrived in London.. Although i'm seemingly distracted by all the AW13 new season pieces landing in-store and online that are naturally less suited to this tropical heatwave we're having. Here are some wardrobe essentials i've been eyeing up over the last couple of weeks; some heatwave appropriate and some definitely not, but certain to come in handy when the weather cools down. The most coveted shoe brand this week has to be Aquazarra; these nude lace up heels are perfect for day-to-night dressing and look great with boyfriend jeans and dresses. And, although Hedi Slimane's takeover at Saint Laurent stirred a number of discussions in the industry, I have to say the accessories are subtle, chic and timeless. The Lulu bag is my favourite and this version in White really keeps a simple outfit of jeans and tee's on trend. More on bags.. My Olympia-le-Tan wishlist continues to grow, and the 'Mystery of Magnolia Beach' clutch seemed too weather-appropriate to leave out. 

Final tip! Try my favourite body balm by Aesop, keeps you super hydrated and smells tropical!

Saint Laurent White Lulu Medium Bag (SSense.com) / Topshop Boutique Navy Ribbed Sweater

Aquazarra Nude Lace-up Heels (Mytheresa.com) / Topshop White Shirt Dress / Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm / Delfina Delterrez Bee and Pearl Earring (MatchesFashion.com) /

Asos Nude Round Sunglasses / Olympia Le Tan Clutch (Net-a-Porter.com) / Whistles Libby Boyfriend Jeans / Zara White Boat-Neck Shirt