BLOCK-COLOUR CAMEL

Published on April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

There’s something about a wide-brimmed hat that makes me feel like mysterious fashionista. When I see beautifully dressed women in the street wearing a wide-brimmed hat I see them as a fashion icon with a life full of secrets. Styling an outfit in one block colour always looks classy; here camel upon camel. Stone/camel/tan colours are striking in Spring/Summer, this ASOS dress sourced from Missguided is a loose fitting, square neck number. The puff sleeves and unique neckline combined with the loose fit screams out for a belt. I clinched in the waist with my tan Gucci belt – my Spring staple accessory. The waist drawn in gives the dress a whole new vibe; spicy. I loved the mix of tan/camel together so decided to build the outfit around a block colour; Zara camel knee-high leather boots, Zara camel bucket bag and the Zara camel wide-brimmed wool hat. As I pieced the look together I fell more and more in love with the visual. Parisian chic! A simple unflattering dress had been transformed into a million-dollar look. Layering accessories can turn the plainest of dresses into a dream look; I cannot wait until lockdown is over to wear this. Afternoon tea and day-drinks outside are calling this outfit!

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DRESS – ASOS

BELT – GUCCI

BAG – ZARA (SIMILAR OPTION)

HAT – ZARA (SIMILAR OPTION)

BOOTS – ZARA (SIMILAR OPTION)

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OPTION 1 – ASOS

OPTION 2 – ASOS

OPTION 3 – ZARA

OPTION 4 – H&M

OPTION 5 – H&M

LULU MAKES IT RAIN

Published on October 24, 2019January 27, 2020 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

I have never known it to rain SO MUCH. I absolutely hate rain, especially when I have to commute daily. Public transport is hurled into meltdown, outfits get ruined and everyone is pretty miserable. Not only is the rain rotten, the wind is hideous too, sending umbrellas into a frenzy. I decided the best solution would be to invest in a proper umbrella. I have been a fan of Lulu Guinness for many years now. I had always eyed-up their umbrella collection. The standout style for me was their ‘Diagonal Stripe Bloomsbury Umbrella’. The chic shade of red, contrasting with the monochrome stripe is perfect to pair with my Winter outfits; adding a pop of colour. The umbrella is outstanding quality and detailed to perfection; the clasp is finished with a red lips embellishment – so Lulu! The umbrella is also auto-opening with a simple press of the button, which is so convenient when you’re battling the weather with bags galore. I highly recommend purchasing one for the dreary days ahead, it gives you a reason to hope for rain ;)!

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UMBRELLA – LULU GUINNESS

TRENCH COAT – ASOS

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UMBRELLA 1 – LULU GUINNESS

UMBRELLA 2 – LULU GUINNESS

UMBRELLA 3 – LULU GUINNESS

UMBRELLA 4 – KARL LAGERFELD

UMBRELLA 5 – BURBERRY

UMBRELLA 6 – MOSCHINO

UMBRELLA 7 – MOSCHINO

UMBRELLA 8 – MOSCHINO

MONOCHROME MADAME

Published on November 26, 2018July 21, 2019 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

Monochrome is unbeatable and timeless. A monochrome theme is effortlessly classy. I am such a fan of the masculine style; male clothing is often better tailored than womens and gives a sassy oversized look. Here I styled a Next men’s white shirt. The slick fit with a double, oversized cuff is perfect to pair with leather bottoms, adding cufflinks to continue the masculine theme. I have been searching for the perfect pair of leather trousers for so long. I wanted something different from the average tight-fitting pair. River Island released this paperbag style leather trouser early Autumn and they are perfect. Unlike the average pair of leather trousers these fit superbly and are effortlessly comfortable to wear for any occasion.

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NEXT – MAN SHIRT

RIVER ISLAND – TROUSERS

NEXT – TRAINERS

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ZARA – OPTION 1

ZARA – OPTION 2

RALPH LAUREN (NEXT) – OPTION 3

TED BAKER (NEXT) – OPTION 4

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ASOS – OPTION 1

ASOS – OPTION 2

ZARA – OPTION 3

OHPOLLY – OPTION 4

RED WINTER FUR

Published on October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

Looking toward Winter – which is just around the corner – this red fur coat on Mango online caught my eye. Despite the hefty price, my inner Jack Frost was calling for this key piece and with red being this Winter’s hottest colour I couldn’t resist. I’ve always been a huge fan of red especially paired with military style accessories. Here I styled the fur with leather look leggings, a thin black jumper with pearl cuff detail, cream and black patent boots and a black military style cap. Military chic is just so stylish and very easy to achieve, especially with Winter fashion. Layering is my favourite aspect of Winter fashion, it enables any outfit to look fashionable. The coat is high quality; the faux fur is luxuriously soft, the crystal embellishment adds decor to the plain red surface, while the oversized lapel adds a dramatic neckline. The beauty of a faux fur coat is that it can be dressed up with all black à la 1950‘s Starlet or just simply with jeans for a relaxed but warm Winter’s day. Bring on the chill ….