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An Affair with Marks & Spencer, London

I’ve been an M&S fan for as long as I can remember. I simply love their high couture fashion and on-trend collections. I have shopped around in M&S stores in India a lot, and now in UK as well. My first visit to Marks & Spencer Marble Arch Store this week, had me in complete awe. I felt spoilt for choice when it came to selecting something from their On Trend Collection. I digress, but Marks & Spencer always has a very appealing stock which guarantees expert tailoring. You can rarely go wrong when it comes to their selection of styles!Marks and Spencer Style Post- Geometric

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One prominent trend visible in M&S’s current collection was geometry-inspired styles. That is not surprising for the red carpet has seen a lot of such cutting-edge geometrical prints in the recent past. Naturally, celebrity fashion has caused this particular trend to trickle down to the masses. Catwalk couture has made bold, elegant geometrical prints, teamed with contrast-panelled jackets/skirts, the effortlessly-chic-look of the season. Pairing computer calculated patterns with figure-hugging miniskirts has also been a hugely popular trend, both on & off the ramp. And that’s not all; of late, geometrical prints with bright, contrasting colours, worn with structured jackets, are being deemed the chicest attire. Since this trend has been garnering wonderful response from the fashion police, I thought I really must experiment with it too, and M&S was perhaps the best place to start!

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Marks and Spencer Style Post - Geometric 7So this is what I did; on my day trip to Historic Stratford upon Avon, known for being the birth place of Shakespeare, I styled their geometric print jacket with a bold cobalt blue top. It is a sophisticated outfit which is striking no doubt, yet very much on trend as well. I have styled this top with a slim black trouser and matching pair of platform shoes. I chose to wear platform shoes for they are easy to walk in; the perfect choice when I know I will be taking long strolls in beautiful parks. I accessorized with a silver statement necklace in geometric design to add glamour to the whole look.Marks and Spencer Style Post - Geometric 4

The visit to Woolacombe Hotel for afternoon tea with friends was a nice, relaxing touch to the day. You can donn this (don this) effortlessly chic look for office too, or style it with accessories for it to work as an office-to-night look.Marks and Spencer Style Post - Geometric 5

Outfit Details:

Geometric Print Black & White Wool Jacket by Marks & Spencer
Cobalt Blue Top with a Gold Zip at Back by Marks & Spencer
Cobalt Blue Platform Shoes by Marks & Spencer
Silver Necklace with Blue Stones by Marks & Spencer
Slim Black Trouser at staple one from my wardrobe

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This post is sponsored by Marks & Spencer India.

 

Five Cool New Seasonal Prints in 2015

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It’s all about prints this season, and it’s got our creative fashion juices flowing. If you love your prints and have no problem pattern clashing your way through summer, then by all means, go right ahead! If you’re a little more apprehensive, however, then you’re in luck. We’ve cherry-picked five of the best prints that are super hot this season to get you inspired to try something new.

Gingham
Ah, that old favourite – gingham. Love it or hate it, it’s totally in this season. If you’re a little unsure when it comes to wearing prints, gingham’s a great place to start. You can go for colours that you love and feel comfortable in, and there’s even a great deal of choice in terms of the size of print you go for depending on how bold you’re feeling.

Graphic Floral

It’s practically impossible to go through summer and ignore the overwhelming amount of floral in high street shops, but if you’re tired of chintzy pretty florals, go graphic. Graphic florals are certainly bold, but they’re certainly now and, when done right, can look down-right fabulous.

Aquatic
Aquatic print is the new nautical. We’ve migrated from the sea-side and yacht deck right into the sea, so dive in and embrace this trend. Anything aqua, sea foam, or general sea-like greens and blues goes, with gorgeous mermaid-inspired frocks and gowns. This is our personal favourite of this season’s trends.

Candy Stripe
Again, if you’re a tad nervous about going too loud with you prints, simple, geometric prints like candy stripe are perfect. Traditional candy stripe print is red and blue, but any colour goes. We think that pastels work perfectly here for that effortlessly breezy summer vibe.

Artistic
Think abstract expressionism: Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Cy Twombly. This painterly trend is wonderfully fun, so really go to town with it. This is not something to do by halves, so try pairing the splattered paint look with another decadent print for extra-awesome impact.