Check Mate

So, it's official According to the fashion a retail worlds, Summer is officially over and it's time for the AW13 trends. Of course though, because of the recent heatwave we have been experiencing shops are desperate trying to keep their news AW13 trends as light as possible, holding on to short sleeves, light colours and fabrics. Even desperately designing new pieces and putting them straight to production; to take advantage of the crazy long lasting Summer. Irony is though its AUGUST!! It's suppose to be warm! Retail moves so quickly that the pushing the new seasons on us faster than the changing weather.

So now, all the new trends oooze mixed pieces that you can wear now and sooo incredibly easily wear though winter too. Continuing with the 90's rival, AW13 is seeing the return of grunge, Tartan and Checks. Yay!! My second favourite print! Cleverly alot of store are introducing them in light bright colours to suit the current climate, but chuck on a pair of Doc Martens and opaque tights, you've got your AW sussed.

Topshop has the best choices of tartan/check right now, but other stores are slowly introducing them too. Wait until we are fully in season, and you'll be sick of the print I'm sure.

These are my picks from TOPSHOP that are all available to buy now instore and online:

Mac Coat £85, Scarf £18, Dungeree Dress was £48 now £15 in sale, Embroided Check Blouse £29, Daisy Check Dress £28, Red Tartan Top £30, Denim Check Skirt £34, Red Check Shirt £28, Plaid Shoes £24, Pink Tartan Midi Skirt £48.

I really, really want the Red Top, but it seems soooo over priced for a simple tee. I'm falling for the pink skirt too, which I think I gunna have to order online soon too.

Best of the rest:

L-R Grey oversize shirt - Miss Selfridge £25, Tartan Rucksack - ASOS £25, Dip Dyed Check Shirt - River Island £25, Black Peter Pan Collar Top - Miss Selfridge £32, Maxi Pinafore Dress - River Island £35, Dungerees - New Look £24.99, Tartan Tube Pants - River Island £35, Black and White Dress -New Look £17.99, Skater Shirt - New Look £7.99.

So from this list I WILL be buying the River Island Maxi Dress and New Look's skater skirt. I think the tube pants are amazing, but I simply don't have the figure to pull it off. Alternatively Miss Selfridge have two simular skater skirts and a lush co-ord top!! See it all here!!

I am a complete sucker for tartan, so I'm really excited for these new looks. Is there a AW trend that your excited about?

New Boots!! ps I need your help!

AGYNESS DEYN for DR MARTENS is HERE!

It's finally arrived! the Aygness Deyn collaboration for Dr Marten is available online and in selected stores. I blogged about the new collab a couple weeks ago (see it here) Dr Martens had released a short promo film featuring Aygness and some of the pieces which I just wanted to grungely shuffle into.

Surprisinly some of the pieces are affordable, but others are like WTF!!! (£30 for a pair of white leggings??!) but I've definately got my  eye on some pieces and will being buying the black daisy print tee as pictured above next payday (its £35 - completely reasonable) but the shoes and bags will have to wait for lottery day.

Here's my picks of the collection:

L-R fannel jumpsuit £125, green leather satchel £140, white leggings £30, daisy print t-shirt £35, black creepers £150, black maxi £55, yellow daisy dress £100, bomber jacket £180, boots £140.

So what do you think? any pieces you are itching for? what do you think of the prices?

and for old times sake, here's the video again.

FIRST LOOK ON NEW HENRY HOLLAND TIGHTS!!!!

I said it and here they are! from £11.95 available to buy from THE TIGHT SPOT.

hello sailor!

Versace previews fun and fruity H&M Cruise 2012 collection

Versace has unveiled its final collection for high street giant H&M, with kitsch fruit prints and bold colours.

It feesl far too soon to be looking at a summer collection, and I get shivers down my spine just looking at it! The tropical pattern graces the collection's bikinis, shorts, cardigans, belts, bags and shoes, as well as a range of loungewear which encompasses a silk negligee and dressing gown.

This summery vibe is carried through onto the jewellery, which features delicate butterflies, flowers and even a palm tree. The label's trademark Greek Key design also makes an appearance as a charm.

The new line launches January 19th, when it will become available on H&M's website. This is the second and last range of designs Versace has put together for the Swedish retailer.