The Style Edit: Practical Purchases, High-Street Finds & Three Styling Formulas for Spring
...and yes, ANOTHER sweatshirt find.
I’ve got a pretty practical list for you this week, which I wrote for you whilst swaying around on my walking pad (the only way I ever manage to hit more than 2k steps in a day, truly). Photo editing was completed as I blasted ‘Pop’ by Harry Styles in my ears on repeat, which happens to be the one and only song on the album that I know I’ll actually listen to again. SORRY, HARRY FANS! Please forgive me with this offering of my weekly fashion brain dump for you to feast on…
I’m still on a The Row-esque loafer search. Although the & Other Stories Loafers* came close, I was annoyingly between sizes (the 7s fell off, the 6s were too snug). So perhaps it’s Flattered Samoa Leather Loafers* I should give a go next? A similar almond-shaped gathered toe, but with a soft back, which you’d hope would make them comfortable straight out of the box.
…another week, another sweatshirt. BUT if you liked the look of the DONNI x MERIT collab*, but want to grab it for a fraction of the price, this ARKET Relaxed Sweatshirt* is just the right shade of muted dusty cornflower. Don’t be put off by men’s sizing. I usually opt for my usual size for an oversized fit, or go one size down if I fancy a more fitted look.
I will never ignore a recommendation for elasticated-waistband trousers from Pandora. She’s the one who introduced me to the Le Bon Shoppe Balloon Pants after all!!! So when she says she loves the Rise + Fall Liquid Satin Trousers*, I’m listening.
I know you’ve all been busy buying the Bessette Top* (and with good reason!), but if you fancy something chunkier, try the WNU Cornwall Jumper*. I love to see a knitted 100% cotton jumper, and my code - ANNA10 - works on it too. It reminds me of the DONNI knits* but without the £400 price tag.
Another thing you lot loved last week was my Loeffler Randall Mira Everyday Tote*, but I keep seeing the larger, more travel-friendly version, the Dinah*, everywhere I look online. Summer hols? Tick. Mahoosive baby bag? Tick. PLUS, I love that it comes in two animal-print colourways, unlike the everyday version.
If you’re after the DONNI Pop Cargo Pants* (aka my most worn trousers from last summer), but don’t fancy faffing around with duties and customs, try these instead*. A little cropped, 100% cotton poplin, they look very similar, just without the cargo pockets. One day, I’ll treat myself to a little Deiji Pyjama Set* too.
Ok, Massimo is GOOD, right now. But there’s… a lot, so I’ve scrolled and found my top three finds:
Oversize Cape Trench* - They call it a trench, but I’d call it a car coat. I actually find this slightly shorter, more A-line shape easier to style.
Flowing Button-Detail Shirt* - The composition in this is pretty pants, I’ve got to warn you; it gives me Chan Lu vibes* but slightly more covered up, which I’m into.
Mid-Size Nappa Leather Tote Bag* - This bag has haunted me for over a year. I first tried it on in their store, but it went OOS and never to return - until now!
Behind the paywall this week: my favourite Substack reads (MFW, what everyone outside The Row was wearing, ways to wear colour & more), my Mallorca moodboard and the three styling ideas to keep in mind as spring rolls around that you could easily do today…