PLAYFUL PASTEL

Published on February 23, 2018June 8, 2018 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

Pastels are everywhere this S/S 2018. I’ve always loved pastel colours however, I wasn’t sure how to wear pastels and not looked washed out. The answer is BE BOLD. Bold isn’t quite what you’d associate with a pastel colour but this denim boiler suit in baby pink conforms to just that. Not only is it the most comfortable piece of clothing, it looks super stylish. The oversized baggy style of the boiler suit is bang on trend, while you can clinch in the waist with a statement belt. Pink and red is SUPER hot this season; once a fashion faux pas the colour combination is now storming the market and contributes a daring contrast to the outfit. I accessorised with my favourite red baker boy hat; the bright pop of red is perfect to wear in any season and with any colour. It gives off vintage vibes and adds a cheeky style. Binging in red is my favourite current fashion statement. Spying fellow fashionistas at LFW in boilersuits shows how the style is going to storm the fashion world. Paired with these relaxed satin ballet pumps with ankle ties the look is styled down to a relaxed chic.

SHOP THE BOILERSUIT

BOILERSUIT – ASOS

BAKER BOY HAT – ZARA

SIMILAR BOILERSUIT OPTIONS

BOILERSUIT 1 – ZARA

BOILERSUIT 2 – MISSGUIDED

BOILERSUIT 3 – MISSGUIDED

BOILERSUIT 4 – MISSGUIDED

BOILERSUIT 5 – ASOS

BOILERSUIT 6 – ASOS

SIMILAR HAT OPTIONS

HAT OPTION 1 – ZARA

HAT OPTION 2 – ZARA

HAT OPTION 3 – TOPSHOP

HAT OPTION 4 – TOPSHOP

HAT OPTION 5 – TOPSHOP

HAT OPTION 6 – ZARA

SIMILAR BALLET PUMP OPTIONS

BALLET PUMP 1 – ASOS

BALLET PUMP 2 – H&M

BALLET PUMP, H&M

BALLET PUMP 4 – ASOS

BALLET PUMP 5 – ASOS

BALLET PUMP 6 – ASOS

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 ….

MANGO – FUR COAT (ONLY AVAILABLE IN YELLOW)

MISSGUIDED – FUR COAT (SIMILAR 1)

MISSGUIDED – FUR COAT (SIMILAR 2)

ZARA – BLACK SWEATER

TOPSHOP – LEATHER LOOK LEGGINGS (SIMILAR PAIR)

ASOS – CREAM AND BLACK BOOTS (SIMILAR PAIR)

MINIATURE MASTERPIECE

Published on September 14, 2017September 14, 2017 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

In typical British fashion Autumnal weather has swooped in; plush news for us fashion lovers. Although the light white blissfulness of Summer is plunged into memory, the trending deep red hue is so desirable this season. If there’s one accessory you need to buy as the A/W season kicks in, it’s a miniature bag. Miniature bags have the key to my purse strings, I simply can’t resist. The deep red corduroy velvet fabric of this luscious Zara design screams A/W 2017; perfect to pair with black or cream clothing. The tiny handle adds femininity and is perfect to swing alongside an Autumnal ensemble. Metallic gold adds decor to the bag on the clasp and handle attachment, creating the perfect contrast against the block red colour and idyllic to match with gold jewellery. The rigid boxy frame of the miniature crafts a lavish appearance, it’s attracted many compliments and has even been mistaken for a designer. The pure elegance of this little gem enables any outfit to be perfectly accessorised with ease, allowing only essential items to be carried (forcing my outlandish bag brigade of full make-up sets and god knows what, to size down to a minimalist heaven). Currently trending on Zara’s website you need to snatch up this bag now!

ZARA: RIGID CORDUROY MINAUDIÈRE

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GUCCIO GUCCI BELT

Published on August 29, 2017August 29, 2017 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

Everyone loves a little bit of designer…RIGHT? So when it came to choosing a special birthday present I didn’t fancy a cliché piece. Instead I became infatuated with the iconic Gucci belts. The brown real leather option, embellished with the antique gold metallic double-G buckle is the perfect statement piece to accessorise countless outfits. Guccio Gucci the founder of Gucci the label in 1921 is the inspiration behind the the double G emblem displayed on the buckle; perhaps one of the most iconic labels in recent fashion. Guccio’s life story is an inspiration to me. Handling the suitcases of the rich as a elevator attendant in the Savoy Hotel London ignited his initial passion for leather goods. His adoration for finer leather products enabled the development of his multi-billion dollar company. Although this Gucci belt stretches the purse strings the belt is just so iconic. Undoubtedly the style and design will come in and out of fashion, but the belt is a statement piece for life. This shoot is located in Urban Jungle which I think perfectly emulates a Gucci campaign style. I paired the stunning belt with a wrap-over white shirt dress from H&M and Missguided brown leather sandals with gold stud decor. The intense, tropical green surroundings makes the gold metallic emblem pop. In short … I am horrendously obsessed with this belt!

GUCCI – BELT

H&M – DRESS

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DISNEYLAND DREAMING

Published on August 14, 2017August 15, 2017 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

Disney is “The Happiest Place on Earth” they say and I agree one hundred per cent! Standing at the bottom of Main Street with Sleeping Beauty’s Castle on view in the distance and a perfect blue sky above – all of my childhood memories come flooding back. Disney has it’s very own sights, sounds and smells and I never get tired of them. It’s no surprise then that a trip to Disneyland Paris was the perfect way to celebrate the end of A-levels. When it comes to styling and outfit for a day in the park, comfort is paramount but I didn’t want to sacrifice style for comfort entirely. Zara sale again gifted a perfect white cotton top; loosely fitted with an elasticated bardot neckline, a cute tie back and this season’s obligatory statement sleeve. I paired this with an adorable sage green, frill bottomed, double layer mini (not Minnie!) from H&M. Of course, no outfit for a day in the park would be complete without a pair of comfy trainers and a pair of sparkly Minnie Ears!

H&M – SKIRT

ZARA – SHIRT (SIMILAR OPTION)

ZARA – BAG (SIMILAR OPTION)

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MAD HATTER’S AFTERNOON TEA

Published on August 7, 2017August 6, 2017 by houseofmaddison5 Comments

There’s nothing more British than an Afternoon Tea. In true British style as a Birthday treat I indulged in Sanderson Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea; an eccentric twist on the traditional charming style. From the moment you step into the Sanderson courtyard you feel just like you have tumbled down the ‘Rabbit Hole’ à la Alice herself. Our marble table for two was already set with themed crockery, the menu secreted inside a vintage hardback classic – such a novel idea! Sugar cubes were hidden within a child’s jewellery box complete with twirling ballerina; a sure way to reignite those childhood memories. You are offered a selection of aptly named flavoured tea’s; samples of which are displayed in miniature bottles for you to sniff along with descriptive cards to help you make your choice. I opted for the Cheshire Cat, which included flavours of chocolate infused with orange. The tea is given in a royal pot complete with a quirky crown. The waiter delivers the tiered cake stand littered with a delectable array of whimsical sweet and savoury foods. Your senses are awakened. With abnormal twists; green sandwiches, quail eggs bursting with goo, garish blue caterpillars and ice cream plant pots the Afternoon Tea goes beyond your wildest dreams. Each item confuses the tastebuds, every bite a new flavour bursting. After a variety of unique flavours the tea is finalised with a scone, clotted cream and jam keeping true to the tradition.

SANDERSON MAD HATTER’S AFTERNOON TEA

SUMMER CHILL

Published on July 26, 2017July 27, 2017 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

English Summer is temperamental to say the least! We often buy a whole wardrobe of high summer wear, only to be graced with high winds and cool temperatures, left unable to style those tropical outfits. I have always been a fan of the shirt and jumper combo, it just screams class. The chunky knit of this Zara jumper (from the sale) is perfect to roll up to three-quarter length sleeves, showing a glimpse of an accessorised wrist; in this instance a rose gold watch. The chunky knit also provides the essential warmth needed on chilly Summer days, especially ideal for coastal trips. Pairing the shirt/jumper combo with a denim skort provides the Summer vibe. Navy, white and denim demands red accessories; I chose red frill suede flats; a red box bag (both from Topshop) and a signature red lip to make the colours pop. The final touch needed was the navy and white dotted silk neckerchief, adding a sense of Summer chic to the outfit.

ZARA – JUMPER

ZARA – SKORT

TOPSHOP – BAG

TOPSHOP – SHOES

LOCATION – BULLDOG BARNS

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A LULU KIND OF BIRTHDAY

Published on July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

Lulu Guinness is ‘hands down’ the best sale of the moment. For as long as I’ve been a fan of Lulu I’ve been infatuated with the hard-sided travel cases. As a birthday treat I went to Covent Garden on a shopping spree where I indulged my passion for Lulu Guinness. I was ecstatic to discover the porcelain hard-side suitcase was half price. Not only is the Lulu Guinness store stunningly aesthetic, the staff were beyond accommodating, showing me the inside of the case without request and showing me their range of accessories. The inside of the case sold it to me; the striped monochrome lining complete with Lulu Guinness zips and 3 drawstring bags adds a unique quality and sets the luggage apart from any other case, fulfilling the upmost quality that Lulu designs provide. The luxurious suitcase is protected with a sleeve to prevent scratching. Browsing around the store I found a perfect phone case, a red lip phone case – the signature colour and shape of Lulu’s brand; so classy and feminine. The items I bought in store were beautifully packaged in a monochrome glossy bag with red tissue paper as protection; a beautiful keepsake. My Brother treated me to a ‘to die for’ Lulu Guinness card holder. The leather printed with monochrome stripes and red lips displays the classic Lulu print, while the holder provides four card slots; the perfect size to fit a clutch or a handbag. My final Lulu birthday gift is the Dare to Dream umbrella, which is an ideal fit for a handbag. The Dare the Dream font design is classic black and white with red accents.

LULU GUINNESS

SUITCASE

PHONE CASE

CARD HOLDER

UMBRELLA

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EYES ON ME

Published on July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

Shopping for make-up is the most sublime, yet sinful experience…due to the cost! Getting fresh make-up is so satisfying and with the new release of the Urban Decay Naked Heat palette my heart sunk at the £39.50 price – a waste when I would only use about a 1/3 of the palette. I craved a new palette for the up coming summer events so hit up Superdrug to find a more appeasable price. At the MUA counter I found this 6 shade palette named Rusted Wonders. Trust me this palette does wonders! The palette is not only heavenly for it’s high pigmentation…the price is £3.50. Yes £3.50! With pinky, gold and brown tones this palette hits the colour trends and every colour compliments my green eye. At work countless customers have exclaimed how much they love my eyeshadow and their jaws drop as I reveal the price and brand. Having found my eye shadow saviour, I hope you’ve now found yours.

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MUA (STOCKED AT SUPERDRUG) – PALLETTE

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LADIES DAY

Published on July 15, 2017July 15, 2017 by houseofmaddisonLeave a comment

Ladies Day is the perfect opportunity to dress to impress and this statement monochrome jumpsuit fits this criteria. The origami, twisted front with a strapless top adds a contemporary edge. A long day in heels calls for comfort and this jumpsuit is definitely easy to wear whilst being sassy. Monochrome is forever classy and begs for red accessories. ‘Ladies Day’ is the perfect event for a killer hat. I wore an oversized red rose flower hat in organza providing a quirky avant garde style. I used a red boxy shaped bag with a striped monochrome silk scarf as a handle. My red high heels with a floppy bow back matched the red matte of my lip, accessorising the outfit perfectly.

Overall a feel good, eye catching outfit that attracted lots of compliments. A gourmet picnic and gallons of ice gold sparkling rosé completed a perfect day.