My Thrifty Tips

I get asked all the time about how I manage to find such gems when I go thrifting.  I don't always get lucky and some days I will walk out of the thrift shop empty handed!  But here are a few of my tips and strategies I use whenever I go thrifting.

1. Look through every size - Even thought I am a UK size 14/16 I will spend time looking through all of the sizes especially  if I see a pattern or colour that sparks my interest.   Size is only a number on the label and the sooner you get to know that the better you will be at finding some great gems in the thrift shop.

2. Take your time to browse -  this is linked really with tip one.  i know that sometimes that is just not possible but when you do have the luxury of time then use it to your full advantage.  Enjoy the experience of the hunt and the treasure will find its way to you!

3.If you see something you like grab it!- Nothing haunts you more than that one item you did not pick up from the store!

4.Try not to go thrifting with a specific thing in mind.  yes have a wish list with you but just let it happen and the more frequently you thrift the more likely you are to find that diamond in the rough!

I hope these tips help you on your thrifting trips in the future.  If you have any other tips you would like to share then please post a comment below.  Have a great day and happy thrifting xx

Fall 2021 Jewellery Trends

 The Past year has ushered in a new era of waist up dressing, that puts jewellery especially earrings and necklaces very much in the spot light this season.  It is the frosting to every cake!! 

 

Unsurprisingly these were the categories that designers focused on.  The jewellery consists of cascading pearls, chains, beads and crystals all of which have a flirtatious swing to them and will defiantly animate any outfit.

Fringe being one of the major trends for this season, be it tassel earrings and necklaces to being used throughout clothing and bags.

Also following the new remake of Sex in the City the flower pin is having a come back, and maybe representing signs of budding optimism for the future.

If you would like to see some more examples of the jewellery trends then please pop on over to my YouTube Channel .

Thank you so much and have a great day xx

New York Fashion Week 21

 New York fashion Week is back after an 18 month pause due to the pandemic.  But on the plus side there is a silver lining to the for mentioned pandemic and that is that there is a renewed focus on independent designers, which is amazing. 

New York Fashion Week is held between the 8th and 12th of September.  Some of the shows I will be looking out for are Moschino on the 9th Sept, as well as Carolina Herrera, Tory Birch, Coach, Staud and Brandon Maxwell will be hosting their shows in a live stream which is available at NYFW.com

Christian Dior Designer of Dreams will also be hosting an event at The Brooklyn Museum to launch a new exhibition, '' which will showcase over two hundred haute couture garments, archival photographs, videos, sketches and much more.

The New York Fashion week will conclude with the Met Gala for the very first time, which was postponed from its normal slot in May.  This is a glittering star studded celebration of all things fashion, and this years theme is America: a Lexicon of Fashion.  

Copenhagen Fashion Week Street Style for Spring Summer 22

 There was plenty of action on the streets of Copenhagen for their Spring/Summer 22 fashion week.  So far the street styles remain rooted to oversized tailoring with a myriad of blazers, leather looks and accent colours.  There was also a healthy does of monochromatic looks as well.  These Copenhagen street style looks are proof of Go Bright or Go Home!!

Copenhagen's fashion set definitely didn't shy away from making a statement, which is what makes their street style looks some of the best for the entire fashion month.

if you want to see how I style up my take on the Copenhagen Fashion week street style then pop on over to my YouTube channel and check out my Copenhagen Street Style video. there are many more fashion videos over there to look at to.

Have a great day and here's to a great fashion month. Stay stylishly safe now xx

Is a Face Mask the New Accessory for 2020?

I have noticed that even though peoples faces are covered they are still representing their style and embracing the face mask as an accessory to complete an outfit even though they signify social distance practices we are having to adhere to during this pandemic.

These face coverings have the power to start a conversation, which even though our faces are covered we can still socially interact with one another.   And express our personality and style.

Another example of how the mask can bring people together is photographer Laura Fuchs who has been capturing New Yorkers who are trying to stay positive in the midst of the pandemic.

Armed with a face mask, gloves and a camera, she maintains a distance of 6ft (2m) as she photographs the smiles behind the dust masks, ventilators and N95s.

There are over 330,000 coronavirus cases in New York City, and over 26,000 deaths according to John Hopkins University.
Video by Shrai Popat

The Smile Behind the Mask

I love how we are beginning to embrace this new accessory .  It is a function but people are making it into a feature that represents themselves.  \Have a great day and stay safe x

Socks With Sandals?

This trend is usually associated with dads and tourists,street style has seen an appreciation for the socks with sandals trend over the last few years. Because of this we are seeing a lot of great styles of socks to add to our accessory draw! Also I think due to the current situation of a global pandemic it means we are wanting to dress more for comfort but still with that little bit of style and socks with sandals offers that quirky street style look in an instant.

This trend was also spotted throughout spring and summer collections for 2020.  Platform sandals paired with socks and a bucket hat alongside a lace dress and wooden sandals and colourful sock.  Gucci have been on this band wagon for a while and I personally find it to be a great way to add a little more of your styling personality to your outfit.

I did a pole on my Instagram @poppykreid and it was a resounding NO! but I love the look.  Have a go and see what you can come up with and link me on my #showusurthreads.

Have a great day and stay safe xx

Jewellery Trends 2020

Even though we are on a global lock-down right now does not mean that you cannot play about with fashion.  In-fact it is the perfect time to play dress up and see what treasures you have hiding away in your closets, wardrobes and jewellery boxes.

The trends we saw on the runway shows of all the fashion weeks for Spring Summer 2020 were colourful jewellery, the single earring, oversized chains, pearls and big hoops.  I am sure that you will have at least one of these trends sitting in your jewellery box. The single earring for sure!

Here are a few of my favourite looks with these trends.

Forget sticking to gold and silver, designers brought on an explosion of colour for Spring 2020's jewellery. There were bright floral and beaded pieces, gemstones at Brandon Maxwell, and mismatched colours at Marc Jacobs. Channelling our inner kids, the look is all about having fun with your accessories. And this look is so much fun!!

Pearls are going strong for Spring 2020. The classic material made appearances in just about every form—from single drop earrings to layered necklaces and even on headpieces.