NYE Reflections

NEW YEAR'S EVE- REFLECTIONS AND HOPES FOR 2015

Well since Anelia has done her fantastic post on NYE, I'd thought of course I'd put across my thoughts. NYE for me is always a difficult one, I tend to prefer the excitement of Christmas rather than NYE and like most people, I make resolutions and nine times out of ten, I never follow through!

However this year I know I really actually will follow through, as I've tried to make my resolutions more realistic so I know I can actually meet them.

Enjoy not spending money.

Now this simply means that I am going to learn to enjoy window shopping! 2014 has been a year where I have literally spent and not thought about it. I, like most people have brought things with every intentions of wearing it or using and the return date passes and the labels are still on and its still unworn/un-used. This statement represents at least half of my wardrobe!

I need to learn that just because I am going into town it doesn't mean I need to spend money!

Save more than spend.

Having just booked a holiday of a lifetime to New York in June, I know I am going to need to also learn to save rather spend. I am not afraid to admit that I am not a good saver, I am an impulsive buyer so I need to learn to curb my habits. I am going invest in what's known as the '52 -Week challenge' every week you put money in a jar or in the bank and you save for the whole year, so for the first week you put in £1, the second week you put in £2 and so on and so forth. Now obviously if your not a full time worker you can put in whatever you can afford but I'm going to really try and stick to it! (I'll include the link and table at the bottom of the post so you can all see for yourself)

Get rid of the deadwood.

2015 for me is going to be about letting go, I will be letting go of all the dead wood in my life. I am simply not going to have people in my life who will continue to drag me down, I want people to want  to be in my life and I really don't want any more drama/negativity than necessary so I'm afraid some people will have to go.

Be more positive.

I am naturally a negative person, I do tend to see the worst in everything so 2015 will all be about me being a more positive person. I will try not let everything affect me and bring me down, I need to be more positive and hopefully a more happier person.

Less procrastination, more work.

I am now in my second year of my PhD and I really need to step up my game. PhD's are hard work and sometimes its a struggle especially when you're working too. But this year I will really try to push myself more and enjoy my PhD and hopefully this time next year I will be in the best position I can be.

So here's my little resolutions! I hope whatever resolutions our readers set, you are all successful in ! and a Happy New Year to you all!

Links for savings challenge: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/thoughts-on-the-52-week-money-challenge/

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RESOLUTIONS, DETOX & FASHION

January 1st is less than 24 hours away, which means it is time to reflect on all that the year has meant to us and consider what awaits us in the year that lurks around the corner. 


The start of a new year also marks that monumental task of forging New Years resolutions of which I have never been too keen - Probably because I seem to break them within the first 48 hours. However, this time, I am determined to start 2015 differently, because this time I hold high exceptions for what lies ahead for me. I am hoping that next year will mark; the purchase of my first flat, the beginnings of my career in fashion, and travel....lots of travel. 


With these new adventures ahead I have been inspired to make some new year resolutions and wanted  to share them with you.

Weight Loss 
Oh yes.. If you were to look at the poll of most popular NY resolutions I am sure this one would win hands down at every opportunity. This is something I have needed to get serious about for a long time and not just for the pure vanity of it but for my overall health. So this year I will be taking this seriously and look forward to the obligatory new wardrobe that will have to be purchased as a result. 

Love My Friends So Much More
I have always been notorious for being bad at making an effort with friends, i.e. responding to texts  a week later or only meeting up once a month. However this year I have really come to understand the friendships in my life a lot more and have understood how important my relationships with people are. So this year I want to be around for my friends a lot more  than times past and create more memories with them.

Adopt The Less Is More Attitude
My wardrobe seems to have gained a few sartorial pounds this year and I am horrified to say that most of my garments still have the labels on or have never been warn. So next year I'm starting my fashion detox and riding myself of all the unnecessary and poorly judged fashion splurges and adopting the less is more ideology by buying a few higher end staple pieces to mix and match with the odd - and let me stress, "sensibly thought out", purchases I will make along the year.

Work Harder
I'm done with complacency and laziness. For me, 2015 is the year when hard work and determination will take hold. I hope that in 2015 my blog will grow and that I will land my first job in the fashion industry. 

Here is a cheers to all of our followers and readers. We wish you a happy New Year and  good luck with all of your NY resolutions. 

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HUNT OF THE WEEK CHRISTMAS PARTY EDIT

The high street population is growing, I’m pondering about whether my dad would prefer Prada cufflinks or Savoy Tailors Suit Jacket, and of course trying to plan my wardrobe edit for the events that lay ahead. Yep, that’s right Christmas is around the corner and despite the anxiety surrounding the Christmas shopping that lies ahead, we can at least, welcome a procession of events and parties that will provide a perfect excuse for sequins, glitter and excess.

For this week “Hunt of the week” I have sourced high street and designer brands to hunt down sparkly dresses, textured hemlines, a classic tuxedo suit and bejewelled accessories.

M&S 75.00 

 

Needle & Thread 175.00

ASOS Blazer 50.00 & Tailored Trousers 40.00

Topshop 55.00

River Island Glitter Gold Platforms 55.00

ASOS SEQUIN KIMONO 150.00

Topshop Faux Fur Hem Shift Dress 55.00

Charlotte Olympia Dolly Leather Courts 545.00

Rock N Rose Head Piece32.00

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CURVY KATE SS15 PREVIEW

Last Friday in Brick Lane, London’s capital of cool, we marked a moment in history, as it signified the first event that we had been invited to as fashion bloggers.

We were hosted by the team at luxurious lingerie brand, Curvy Kate, in intimate space within the urban district at the Canvas building who had invited us to the debut of the SS15 launch.

The collection was full of seasonal hues, like rose pinks, celeste blue and corn flower yellows to name  a few. The designs themselves were refreshing in the sense that they did not replicate the archetypal “hazardously ugly” types that are usually referred to the well-endowed women. The fabrics were delicate and romantic with uses of silks, chiffons and lace and once again reiterated that just because you have a fuller bust does not mean you cannot be sexy.

Whilst at the event I was given the opportunity to have a fitting as the PR felt that my bra simply was not doing the best for me. I must say I was sceptical as the sizes that she was suggesting seemed rather “small” for my figure. However I was utterly surprised when her recommendations absolutely revolutionised the silhouette of my "upper half". The bra was extremely comfortable and almost felt as if I was wearing nothing at all – not something I felt since I was in my training bra some 12 years ago.

This brand has made an impression on me and changed the way I will look at bras again. The brand accommodates women with a cup size from D – K, so I would recommend that you try out some of their current styles and see how it fits you.

Thank you curvy Kate for a fantastic night, we can’t wait for the next one! 

HUNT OF THE WEEK 26.11.14

THIS WEEK WE ARE ATTENDING AN EVENT HOSTED BY CURVY KATE. SO THIS WEEK'S HUNT HAS BEEN ABOUT FINDING THAT PERFECT OUTFIT FOR THE EVENING.

FIRST UP ARE ANELIA'S PICKS FOR THE NIGHT:

ANELIA WANTED TO GO WITH A LOOK THAT WAS SIMPLE BUT WAS ALSO SOMETHING THAT HAD A BIT OF EDGE TO IT. SHE IMMEDIATELY HEADED TO ASOS.COM (ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE ONLINE HAUNTS) AND FOUND SOME INTERESTING THINGS THAT SHE MANAGED TO PUT TOGETHER.

ASOS | WIGGLE DRESS | £45

THE ASOS WIGGLE DRESS COMES IN TWO DIFFERENT COLOURS BLACK AND WINE, AND IT ALSO COMES IN NORMAL, TALL AND PETITE. THIS DRESS IS PERFECT FOR A CASUAL LOOK WITH KITTEN HEELS AND A BIG WAIST BELT.

NEW LOOK | ANIMAL CHAIN STRETCH BELT | £12.99

                                                 

TOPSHOP |KITTEN HEELS |£40

HER NEXT LOOKS CONSISTS OF A NAVY LINEN PENCIL SKIRT WITH A SPILT AT THE FRONT, ANELIA TEAMED THIS WITH A CRISP WHITE COTTON TOP TO CREATE A SIMPLE EFFORTLESS LOOK.

ASOS | LINEN SPILT FRONT PENCIL SKIRT | £22

ASOS |COTTON TOP WITH HIGH NECK AND ZIP BACK DETAIL | £17

ANELIA WILL FINISH OFF HER LOOK WITH HER POCHETTE FROM HER LOUIS VUITTON NEVERFULL. 

LOUIS VUITTON | NEVERFULL GM | £755

RACHEL'S LOOKS CONSISTS OF HER FAVOURITE COLOURS BLACK AND WHITE, AGAIN GOING FOR A SIMPLE LOOK WITH A POP OF COLOUR FROM HER ACCESSORIES.

HER FIRST LOOK IS A BLACK CHIFFON MATERIAL TOP WITH AN INTRICATE SILVER DESIGN AROUND THE NECKLINE, A PERFECT LOOK FOR AN EVENING OUT. SHE WILL TEAM THIS WITH A PAIR OF HIGH WAISTED BLACK LEATHER LOOK LEGGINGS, THIS STAPLE OF ANY WARDROBE HAS BEEN MADE IDEAL FOR A GOING OUT LOOK BY THE ZIPS AROUND THE BOTTOM AND THE LEATHER LOOK DETAILS.

NEW LOOK | BLACK EMBELISHED NECK DRAPE SLEEVE BLOUSE | NOW £18.50

RIVER ISLAND |BLACK ZIP HEM LEATHER-LOOK PANEL LEGGINGS | £25

HER SECOND LOOK IS UTILISING THE SAME LEGGINGS AND PAIRING IT WITH A LONG SLEEVED TOP FROM PRIMARK (NO LONGER AVAILABLE )

PRIMARK | £10 | NO LONGER AVAILABLE|

And finally she paired it with a bright bag also from Louis Vuitton, The Alma BB in Indian Rose. This bag is the perfect hand's free option for a night out and its pop of colour is just right for a black outfit.

LOUIS VUITTON | ALMA BB | £1030

HER FINAL POP OF COLOUR IS FROM HER SHOES WHICH ARE FROM PRIMARK, THESE GREY CHELSEA BOOTS ARE CASUAL BUT HAVE THE RIGHT HEEL FOR SHORTIES LIKE RACHEL !

PRIMARK | CHELSEA BOOTS | £15

HUNT OF THE WEEK 19.11.14

HELLO THERE AND WELCOME BACK TO HUNT OF THE WEEK!

MY HUNT HAS TAKEN ME TO THREE OF MY FAVOURITE HIGH STREET BRANDS, PRIMARK, RIVER ISLAND AND TOPSHOP. MY HUNT IS GOING TO FOCUS ON FAUX FUR ACCESSORIES THAT I'VE FOUND ON THE HIGH STREET.
FAUX FUR HAS BEEN EMERGING RECENTLY IN THE HIGH STREET BRANDS AND WHETHER ITS  A FURRY STOLE OR THE FAMOUS TOPSHOP ROLL CLUTCH, FAUX FUR IS DEFINITELY HERE FOR THE WINTER AND I AM VERY EXCITED.

I WANTED TO START OF WITH A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE FUR STOLES AND ALL OF THESE ARE UNDER £30 WHICH I THINK IS A BARGAIN!

I FIRST SAW THIS STOLE AT THE COMPANY BSHS EVENT AND WAS OBSESSED, THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW ME WON'T KNOW I HAVE A THING FOR THE COLOUR BLACK AND I LOVE A STOLE

SO THIS FOR ME WAS A COMPLETE STEAL, IT WOULD LOOK PERFECT WITH A BLACK LEATHER JACKET OR AN OVERSIZED COAT.

PRIMARK | LIMITED EDITION STOLE | £10

AND FOR THOSE WHO DON'T JUST WANT A BLACK AND WHITE STOLE, THIS ONE FROM RIVER ISLAND IS IDEAL.

RIVER ISLAND | CREAM COLOUR BLOCK FAUX FUR TIPPET | £25

AND FOR THOSE THAT WANT A SLIGHTLY LONGER STOLE, TOPSHOP THROWS UP THIS LONG STOLE.

TOPSHOP | FAUX FOX FUR LONG STOLE | £28

RIVER ISLAND HAVE A COLLECTION OF FUR POM POMS REASONABLY PRICED AT £6, THESE ARE PERFECT FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WANT TO PAY HUNDREDS OF POUNDS FOR A BAG CHARM AND STILL WANT TO BE ON TREND.

RIVER ISLAND | PINK FAUX FUR POM POM KEYRING |£6

AND MY FAVOURITE OF ALL OF THE ACCESSORIES IS THE FUR CLUTCH BAGS, I LOVE THE OVERSIZED CLUTCH AND I THINK ANY FAUX FUR CLUTCH WOULD BE A PERFECT PARTNER TO A WINTER OUTFIT. I KNOW I'LL BE TAKING MINE WITH ME TO PARIS IN DECEMBER !

TOPSHOP | FAUX FUR ROLL TOP CLUTCH | £32

TOPSHOP RELEASED THESE ROLL TOP CLUTCHES IN A VARIETY OF COLOURS, THEY WERE SO POPULAR THAT THEY WERE OUT OF STOCK FOR WEEKS BUT THE BLACK AND THE PINK ARE NOW BACK IN STOCK ON THE WEBSITE.

THESE CLUTCHES ARE HUGE! IT'S LITERALLY LIKE A BLACK HOLE IN HERE BUT THIS IS HONESTLY THE BEST THING I'VE EVER BROUGHT! TOPSHOP HAVE MET THE OVERSIZED CLUTCH TREND VERY WELL WITH THESE ROLL TOP CLUTCHES.

                                                 
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HUNT OF THE WEEK 12.11.14

THIS WEEKS HUNT HAS TAKEN ME ALL OVER THE HIGH STREET THIS WEEK AND I HAVE SCOUTED OUT SOME FABULOUS NEW PRODUCTS FOR THE WINTER SEASON. THE BRANDS THAT SHOWCASED SOME OF MY FAVOURITE HUNTS THIS WEEK WERE; TOPSHOP, HOBBS, RIVER ISLAND AND ZARA.

ZARA HAS RELEASED SOME GORGEOUS PIECES FROM THE AW15 COLLECTION –THAT WOULD SUIT ANYONE TRYING TO ACHIEVE A LOOK THAT EXUDES DARK SENSUALITY AND HIGH VOLTAGE GLITZ. MY KEY LOOKS FROM THIS WEEKS RELEASES ARE THE GLITTER BALL BOLERO JACKET AND A MINI SKIRT THAT BALANCES GEOMETRIC PRINTS WITH A PLAYFUL COLOUR PALETTE. TO ACCOMPANY THESE LOVELY PIECES IS THE ULTIMATE MUST HAVE – A STUDDED BLACK LEATHER BUCKET BAG THAT OOZES DRAMATIC EDGINESS. 

FROM RIVER ISLAND, MY EYE CAUGHT SIGHT OF A BEAUTIFUL STRUCTURED, ONYX BLUE BLAZER ADORNED IN WHITE FLORAL PRINT.  THIS PIECE WOULD CERTAINLY ADD A HINT OF GLAMOUR TO A CLASSICALLY TAILORED, BLACK PANT AND A MULE HEEL.  

BRITISH BRAND HOBBS PRESENTED A VERY CLASSIC, BRITISH SERIES THIS WEEK FOR THEIR NEW RELEASES, BUT IT WAS AN ITEM IN THEIR ACCESSORIES THAT PUTS THEM ON MY LIST THIS WEEK – A SLEEK PAIR OF LEOPARD PRINT GLOVES. THESE PAIR OF WINTER WARMERS WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE SITTING AT THE TOP OF MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST.

LASTLY, I SPOTTED A DETAILED LACE PENCIL SKIRT FROM THE LATEST LOOKS THAT WERE SHOWN BY TOPSHOP’S, THIS DELICATE PIECE PLAYS ON ELEMENTS OF ROMANCE AND INTRIGUE WITH THE PLAYFUL SLIT ON THE REVERSE AND THE SENSUAL HEMLINE.

ZARA | SEQUINED BOLERO JACKET 79.99 GBP

ZARA | EMBROIDERED GEOMETRIC KNIT SKIRT 39.99 GBP

ZARA | ZIPPED BUCKET BAG 39.99 GBP

RIVER ISLAND | BLUE FLORAL PRINT BLAZER 60.00 GBP

HOBBS LONDON | LEOPARD GLOVES 75.00 GBP

TOPSHOP | SOFT LACE PENCIL SKIRT 42.00 GBP


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NEW WEEKLY EDITION

AT SARTORIAL HUNTER WE HAVE AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE! 

FROM THIS WEDNESDAY WE WILL BE LAUNCHING OUR NEW WEEKLY POST WHEREBY RACHEL AND I WILL PRESENT OUR ‘HUNT OF THE WEEK” TO BRING TO YOU ALL THINGS FASHION & BEAUTY THROUGH SHOWCASING OUR FAVOURITE FINDS FROM THE WEEK. 

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY OUR PICKS AND REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE HUNT.

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BAMBIE & BUTLER - A UNIQUE HERITAGE BRAND

Bambie & Butler

Here at Sartorial Hunter we love brands that are not only luxurious but are also wearable pieces, this is when we were introduced to a new UK based luxury brand Bambie & Butler. 

Louise Caplan who founded Bambie & Butler describes the company as a ‘unique heritage brand that is eccentrically British’.  Louise's inspiration for the bambie & butler emerged from dreamy imaginations of childhood memories from inside her grandmother’s rosewood cottage.

Unlike most brands available on the market today, the products that are offered up by LOUISE are all made using traditional techniques within the UK. The designs that have emerged from their recent A/W look are ones of opulence and take on forms of British country characteristics.

although relatively new, bambie & butler have managed to strike the balance as a brand that not only has elements of refined elegance but is also a company that uses sustainable textile development.

Going with the current trend of large North-West clutches, Bambie & Butler have given us a first look at some of their A/W accessories, which envelop this stylE.

BELOW ARE SOME OF THE GORGEOUS CLUTCHES FROM THE COLLECTION.

The ‘madame pompadour’ is a fantastic clutch for those who don’t want to colour block and just want SIMPLICITY. this nude clutch will compliment any outfit.

The ‘madame dauphine’ clutch is a gloriously nude and mushroom coloured bag with a plum shearling panel. this is a fan with both of us here at sartorial hunter! we do love the tones of a good mushroom colour.

next is the amazingly shearling covered ‘mademoiselle de clermot’. this clutch is a textile overload and its perfect for the upcoming cold months we are going to be having (we think it will be gorgeous  with a big coat and a pair of winter boots)

however my favourite clutch has to be ‘Mademoiselle Lisette’, I love the colour variation here and think that this distinct teal panel makes this clutch stand out .I feel this would work well with an evening look or on a date night.

BELOW ARE SOME LOOKS THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN FROM THEIR 'MIDNIGHT EXPRESS' CAMPAIGN.

To celebrate this fabulous brand and their launch which is on 14.11.2014 , we are hosting a giveaway of one of their clutches from their midnight express collection, in order to be in for a chance to win this clutch please see the rules below:

*UK ONLY

*MUST BE FOLLOWING BOTH SARTORIAL_HUNTER AND 

  BAMBIEANDBUTLER ON INSTAGRAM 

*REPOST THE ORIGINAL PICTURE AND STATE IN THE COMMENTS 'I  

  WANT IT'

*TAG SARTORIAL_HUNTER

*HASTAG #WERUNTHIS

MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOUR! THE GIVEAWAY WILL END IN 10 DAYS TIME! PLEASE CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOR UPDATES FROM BAMBIE & BUTLER AND THE GIVEAWAY.

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