Bella à la Mode: river island

Thursday, 13 June 2013

WWW: Miami 2013

Meeeeeehhhhh!

That's the noise I make every time i think about Miami. I've been back 10 days and only just been able to write this post without crying about how much I miss the holiday. For those of you who have been to MIA you will know how I feel - i'm yet to meet someone who has been and does not want to go back! If you haven't been yet - WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?! Miami for me is the perfect vacation location, its the ideal mix of beach, pool party, nightclub with shopping, sight seeing and a little bit of culture... did I mention the beautiful people??! What more could you want from a holiday destination/somewhere I'm going to move to.

Anyway back to this post. Instead of just showing you some of my fave outfits from the trip, I thought I'd also include a brief description about where I am/what I was doing for anyone who is planning to go to Miami (I'm like so helpful). If you've already been, i'd love to hear your thoughts too so don't forget to comment.

Signature airport photo - Wearing a neon green Ragged Priest jumper to keep me warm on the plane!

Pose outside The Loews - Wearing Rihanna for River Island shorts, an ASOS polo crop and Primark Heels. I definitely recommend The Loews Hotel for anybody visiting Miami, especially for the first time. Its in the perfect location; close to South Beach, Lincoln Road and Washnington Avenue. The 24 hour hotel pool is lovely and always buzzing and the staff are all actually AMAZING!!

Couldn't go to Miami and not see Versace House. Wearing a River Island cut out maxi dress and standing right outside where the legend himself was assassinated.

Getting ready to go to the SLS pool party. If you're looking to go to a pool party with a bit of class and lots of hotties, the SLS on a Saturday is a must! The first time i've worn a swimsuit in years! Cut out swimsuit from ASOS, denim hot pants for Miss Selfridge, tasselled waistcoat from HnM and Primark sandals.

Posing before going for dinner at Mr Chows (not sure what made me wear a crop top to a chinese?!?!) followed by a night at The Wall (the club at the W hotel - definitely worth checking out on a Thursday!) Wearing a Forever 21 crop top and HnM skirt.

Even the toilets at LIV are fabulous! LIV is one of the most popular clubs in Miami and it LIVes up to its name! I saved this backless ASOS dress for when I was most tanned! Finished the outfit with my Bershka barely there tan heels (they matched my feet by this point!)

Standard room shot. Love my tribal print Topshop Skirt.

- Bella xxx

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

I heart: boyfriend jeans

For the last 10 years (give or take a few), like most young, slightly style conscious, women, I have been a skinny jeans girl. Whether it was my Indigo super skinnies from GAP, Faded LEVI's Low risers or the Topshop acid wash Leigh Jeans, all my denim was skinny (or super skinny!)

Alas, a new jean has caught my eye and has won a place in my heart (my wardrobe)... the BOYFRIEND, dum dum duuuuuum!

Inspired by the likes of Rihanna, Rosie HW, Elle Macpherson (I wish) and Gwen Stefani, I went out a got myself a pair of this seasons must have jean - the Boyfriend.

Now although my jeans haven't turned me into a supermodel (darn it!), they have been pretty well received! I love the fact you can wear them with heels, flats, boots and trainer wedges - the ultimate in versatility. I chose a pair in faded denim from New Look with rips for a little extra oomph...