Styling Editsecondhand

Style Theory: Editsecondhand is a beautiful boutique and online store specialising in preloved designer clothing and handbags. The team expertly edit each item to ensure they are of the highest quality and only buy items they would have in their own closets. I am a huge fan and have bought quite a few pieces so when I was asked to style one of their Pre-Fall shoots  I jumped at the chance...armed with a collection of my shoes and trainers I headed to the boutique and here are are a few shots images from the shoot...

I adored this maxi dress, it drapes perfectly and the print is in soft, muted colours. It would work beautifully with heels but I decided to style it with trainers to give it a more 'urban edge'..love it and the elegant Halston Heritage clutch.

Dress - contact EditSecondhand
Necklace - contact EditSecondhand
Clutch - Halston Heritage £40
Trainers - Adidas Superstar £64.99 @Office

It was such a joy to work with all the designer quality dresses as they are beautifully cut and fell perfectly at the shoulders and arms. Unfortunately the Masscob dress has since sold as has the Isabel Marant belt and necklace, it is worth checking the editsecondhand website often as they have new items coming in all the time and there are some amazing dresses for a fraction of their original price all in amazing condition.

Bag - contact editsecondhand
Sandals - Next sold out similar here

Me styling - note to self never get a photo of dungarees from behind ;-)

Top - Isabel Marant Etoile  - sold
Jeans - Victoria Beckham DVB £80
Clutch - Halston Heritage £40 - as above
Shoes -  Mascaro (size 40) £80

The DVB jeans are a waist 29 and are incredibly flattering, the ankle length is perfect and would look great in the winter with a pair of tan ankle boots.

Jacket - Isabel Marant - sold
Trousers - Paige - sold
T- shirt - J Brand £45
Trainers - as above
Bag - mine from Spain

The bomber jacket trend is sailing straight into AW15 so a denim bomber is ideal for this season. I am slightly obsessed with stripy trousers as I think they look amazing in the winter with an oversize black, chunky jumper and black ankle boots and a pair of sunglasses..adore these ones..ah-ma-zing

Tom Ford @editsecondhand £135

I find this shape of sunglasses (& my vision glasses are similar) really flattering on my square face as they seem to 'lift' it a little making it look a little less round/square a little more heart shaped. These Tom Ford sunglasses would look so sleek and stylish in the winter with an all black outfit.

Jacket - Iro £140
Top - Swildens £40
Bag - Anya Hindmarch £350
Sandals - H&M

This bomber jacket would look great in the summer over pale blue jeans and a white boho top and in the winter with a cream, pussybow blouse and dark blue flared jeans and tan heeled boots. Love the fact the Anya Hindmarch bag is tan and black so in the winter will look fabulous with an all black outfit, a stand out piece.

A similar Iro jacket worn by Kate Hudson - looks stunning on..

Image via Pinterest 

Here are a few other pieces that I am lusting over on editsecondhand:

From top left clockwise - Black Dress - See by Chloe £100 - Black Jacket - Chanel £900 
Black Bag - Chanel £900 - Leopard Print Shoes - Christian Louboutin £100 - Brogues -Church's £150
Khaki jeans - Balmain £100

Designer heaven for a fraction of the price..perfect. It is absolutely worth checking out the editsecondhand website and signing up to the newsletters which inform you of all the new stock that is arriving - and you can return items (within 7 days - see terms and conditions) if they do not fit.

I loved styling the Schoolrunstyle Edit, it was such fun and the team at editsecondhand are fab! 

Are you a fan of preloved items, do you, like me adore designer pieces for affordable prices? I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time, Frances xxx

Follow me on Instagram @Schoolrunmum for daily outfit looks and key buys xxx

A Delve into Zara New Season

Style Theory: The AW15 stock is upon us and it is fab to invest now in a few key pieces now as you can wear them in the summer and layer up for the winter too. The first glimpses of Autumn/Winter is so exciting, I love seeing the colours, the fabrics and the shapes that will be emerging over the next few months. So far Zara has been looking good, they have some key on trend piece that will immediately bring your wardrobe up to date and a few gorgeous classics you can use as building blocks for your AW looks.

Here are my favourite pieces I spotted in store, how they looked when I tried them on and also my keys pieces online...

Dotted Swiss Dress £39.99

This is a dress that can be worn now with flat, strappy, sandals and in the winter will look fab with opaques and tan, knee high boots as a daytime look with a waist length leather biker jacket. It fits this seasons Gothic trend perfectly and sheer maxi dresses are becoming a part of your capsule wardrobe

Flowing Jumpsuit £39.99

Dungarees are still hot news and now us grown ups have got over the initial shock of wearing them we can actually now embrace them. These are a grown up pair, wear now with off the shoulder, stripy tops and high sandals, in the winter wear with pointed, spike heel ankle boots and pussy bow blouses for a cool, sophisticated look.

Tank Top £22.99

The knitted top above will be a hard working piece in your wardrobe, the perfect AW15 layering piece (it also comes in black) Wear it underneath a denim dress or knitted jumper to immediately turn it into a Victoriana look..I have these in both beige and black and can imagine I will wear it layered underneath tops non stop..

Jumpsuit £29.99

Jumpsuits make life so easy, just one piece needed, add a pair of flat, pointed pumps to this for summer and in the winter tan 70s style knee high boots and a tan, saddle bag for a simple and chic outfit.

Guipere Lace Top £29.99

A gorgeous lace top, as beautiful with jeans as with black trousers for work, love the folded details on the arms.

Apologies for the white bra underneath..this would need to be worn with a black vest top.

Plumetis Top £25.99

This is my Hero piece of the collection, I adore the billowing sleeves, the high neck and the drapey fabric. I have bought this and will wear with skirts, trousers, jeans and my dungarees, I can see me wearing this a lot!

I sized up on this, this is a medium as the armholes are really small so I would try on a size bigger than you normally would wear in Zara.

Denim Shirt with Bow £29.99

It is all about blouses this season and this is the perfect AW2015 blouse update. Girly with an edge, perfect with culottes or wear with black flared jeans and leopard print heel, or add a pair of dark red trousers and tan heels for a true on trend look.

Top with Printed Hem £25.99

Cute, 60s and 70s vibe top, I am loving all things velvet this for AW. The trim at the bottom adda a little luxury and this top will look great in the winter with camel wool wide leg trousers, high tan boots and a wine coloured coat.

On another note Marks and Spencer have the most fabulous burgundy faux suede platform sandals for £35, perfect to clash up with all sorts of dresses, I haven't tracked them down yet but as soon as I do I will let you know!

Fringed Skirt £39.99

Another one of my fave buys is this skirt. It is the perfect solution if you do not like wearing shorter skirts as you feel like you are wearing a long skirt with just hints of your legs. I will wear this is the winter with my high tan boots and blouses but for now with trainers is perfect!

A couple of accessories to get me started for AW,  dark red/wine/burgundy whatever it is called is definitely the colour of choice for bags and shoes this season. 

Leather City Bag £69.99

This Zara bag is the perfect mix of slouch with a small amount of structure and the ideal colour.

These shoes I saw instore in my local Zara, they are £39.99 and a fab Isabel Marant 'homage!" I wasn't able to try to them on as I didn't have time and they have had mixed review on my Instagram regarding how comfortable they are some saying they were really comfy others say utterly uncomfortable so definitely ones to try on if you can.

There is my round up of a few new Zara items to invest in for AW15, I cannot wait to see what else will be coming in over the next few months. This season I will be wearing Victoriana (love the blouses) wide leg slouchy trousers (to meetings) with pointy heels, maxi dresses and dark red accessories. 

Have you thought about Autumn/Winter yet, I have such an bad habit from my buying days of looking too far ahead (normally in buying we would be on next summer by now) Also having come back from my summer holidays I am now ready to move on (although today's sunshine is heavenly!) But hopefully the items I have selected above can be worn now and in the winter also.

Would love to hear what you have bought so far from AW collections? I always love hearing your thoughts and comments, until next time Frances xx

Spring's Perfect Flat Shoe....

Style Theory: It started with Aquazzura, then Isabel Marant and now the high street is awash with the lace up, delicate shoe that flatters and looks fabulous with dresses and jeans alike...

Aquazzura @Harvey Nichols £425

The Aquazzura are really expensive so I am so glad to report I have found some stunning 'homages' on the high street for as little as £22.99.... perfect for a Spring wardrobe update...

First here are some ideas of how to style:

These are the Isabel Marant shoes, the lace up style looks fabulous styled with an oversize sweater and ankle length skinny jeans, laid back perfection. 

Wear with your boyfriend jeans and cargo to up the style on a casual look.

Stunning with black distressed jeans.

Great with cut off shorts and a tee for holiday chic.

Go for Parisian look with a black/navy blazer and skinny jeans. 

A subtle and stylish look with all black 

The lovely Alex from The Frugality wears her Next shoes with a beautiful maxi dress for a wedding, the perfect dress up/dress down shoes.

As you can see these are such useful, elegant shoes that go with such a range of outfits and are completely easy to walk in..perfect..

So here are the best, affordable options on the high street, starting with the more expensive down to super reasonable. I have chosen all flat version of these shoes as I find them easier to walk in and therefore get more wear out of them. These will look fab in the Spring with a pair of skinny black or blue jeans and a sweater and in the summer wear with denim cut off jean shorts and a white boho top with black/white embroidery detail and a black or leopard print bag.

Russell and Bromley Logo Lace Shoes £255

Free People Jeffrey Campbell Shay Lace Up  £100

Boden Lille Lace-up Point Shoes £89

Office Vibrant Multi Strap Shoes £55

Next Black Ghille Point Shoes £45

A word of caution with these shoes, they are narrow so better on narrow feet due to the lack of support on the outside. If you have wider feet the New Look or Office will be a better, reasonable option.

New Look Lace Up Point Shoes £22.99

Such a useful little pair of shoes, if you can try on a few different styles to check which ones flatter and fit you the best, I guarantee if you find a really comfortable pair you will wear them all the time.

MY STYLE

Breton: Petit Bateau
Jacket: Topshop
Jeans: Topshop Baxter Jeans
Bag: Aurora Living Willow Bag
Shoes: Next (link above)

I have worn mine for nights out, days shopping and meetings and they are really comfortable, looking forward to the weather warming up so my feet do not freeze as much though!

Do you have these shoes, are you into the lace up look? As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time Frances xx