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

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...

I love wearing my BF jeans rolled up with my patent Aldo pointy heels for a night time look thats sexy and subtle!

For a day to night look I paired my jeans with peep top ankle boots from River Island and a River Island white crop tee!

If you're thinking of purchasing your own pair of Boyfriend jeans, my faves out right now are...

 River Island

Topshop

What do you think of Boyfriend jeans? If you have a pair, how do you wear yours?

Who What Where: 2013 so far!

The last time I did a 'Who,What, Where' post, or any decent piece of writing, was last year... its safe to say i've been pretty frickin' SLACK! Im sorry!!! (not quite sure who i'm actually apologising to... does anyone still read this? if you do hollaaaaa at me so I know i'm not just talking to myself (again))

Anyway so the last few months I have been flapping about all over the place! Between London Fashion Week, a hen do in Copenhagen and my best friends wedding its been manic. In between all the crazy-ness I have managed to put together some half decent outfits which some of you, if you follow me on Instagram (bella_mashru), will have seen. Here are some of my faves along with the usual shopping details. 

New Look Fashion Week Refuel Room
Midi Dress from New Look - Monochrome + Midi is a big yes!
Wedged Trainers (just seen) from Primark - Comfy and stylish

Out in Copenhagen
Leather look skirt from Oasis - My best buy ever, this skirt is a wardrobe ESSENTIAL
Homies Tshirt 

21st Bday Party
Monochrome Illusion dress from River Island - The most flattering dress EVER
Chunky Necklace from New Look
Strap sandals from Primark - THE SHOE of the year

PS if theres anything you see on my Instagram or Facebook whilst you're stalking me then let me know and ill do a WWW on it!

Thigh High at The Golden Globes

It may be snowing here in England but last night was HOT HOT HOT over in Hollywood at the 2013 Golden Globes. As per usual there was some fabulous fashion as well as a few fashion flops (Rachel Zoe *cough cough*) but there was one biiiiiigg trend among Hollywoods elite, and that was LEG and lots of it! The amount of dresses with a daring yet sexy thigh high split was unbelievable, are legs the new cleavage?

Here are some of my faves...

And here's where you can get yours, remember the thighs the limit...

Lipsy

ASOS

 Or alternatively a thigh split skirt...

Asos

Bella x

Win an Angelica London Jewellery Box

Happy Friday All!
You guys are in for a treat today! Its time for my first ever competition/giveaway and I am trés excited! Angelica London are giving away a very special Jewellery Box to one of my readers.

The brand new accessories store ANGELICA LONDON is launching its flagship store tonight, Friday 3^rd August, exclusively at Westfield White City with a superb collection that meets every day needs as well as special occasions. The launch party will take place from 5.30pm-9pm where guests can enjoy refreshing Mocktails, bespoke cupcakes, chocolate fountains and a complimentary special signature ‘Angelica’ brooch whilst listening to tracks spun by a special guest DJ Lawrence Perfitt on the night. All you fashionistas need to get you stylish butt's down there asap!

To win this amazing prize all you have to do is email me at bellaalamode@gmail.com and tell me what your fave piece of jewellery from the collection is!

Check out  

www.angelicalondon.co.uk

Good Luck xxx

Who, What, Wear?

It's absolutely beautiful outside and I'm stuck inside willing some superhero to break through my window and carry my outside to a tropical island. As this is very unlikely to happen, I keep doing is looking back at my holiday pictures getting more and more depressed :( Pretty sure this is a form of self harm!

I recently came back from an AMAZING holiday in Malta. If you haven't visited this beautiful country then I definitely recommend it, there's a perfect mix of culture, night life and mind blowing scenery (as well as a few hotties!) 

Reminiscing about my trip gave me the idea for this post and what will hopefully add a new element to my blog. 'Who, What, Wear?' (most likely to be shortened to WWW as I'm a lazy ass) will be a regular feature on not just myself and my wardrobe but all the people around me.

So bascs below are a few snaps of some of my holiday wardrobe...

Tshirt - Topshop
One of my fave tshirts at the moment, long enough to wear with leather leggings and looks great tucked in to anything!
Gold Sequin Skirt - H & M
Black Wedges - House Of Fraser

Leather Jacket - Miss Selfridge
Goes with anything and everything.
High Waisted Palazzo Pants - River Island

Dress- Primark 

Gold Sandles - Office
Midi Dress - New Look

 As I got a few compliments on my birthday outfit (*bbm blushing face*) I thought I'd add this picture for you too!

Cut Out Crop Top - Miss Selfridge
Dipped Hem Printed Skirt - New Look
Heels - River Island 
These were a pressie from my besties, closer pic below:

Festival SOS

So festival season is here - whether your going to Isle of White, Hackney or Wireless (like meeeeee - eeekkk can't wait!) you're sure to need an amazeballs wardrobe. When decided on festival attire, especially in this country, there are several things you need to think about: weather, comfort, practicality and of course stylishness.

Opt for layering as the weather is so unpredictable, shorts and a crop top are a definite must. Add some printed tights, an arm full of bangles and some ankle boots for a perfect look in all conditions!

Here are some of my fave picks from the high street: 

River Island for Shorts

New Look for Crop Tops

Tights at Topshop

Maybe pack a cool cover up (just in case)...

River Island

Miss Selfridge

Topshop

I'll be posting my festival looks from wireless for you (3 weeks to gooooo!!)