H&M's Conscious Collection

Conscious Collection is a part of H&M's work towards a more sustainable future in fashion.

The Conscious garments are made from a number of eco-friendly materials such as:

- Organic Cotton: Grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilisers and has the same high quality as conventional cotton

- Recycled Polyester: The main source for recycled polyester is PET plastic bottles and waste raw material from production, it saves natural resources, saves energy in production and has a lower greenhosue gase emissions and use of chemicals

- Recycled Polyamide: Ideal for jersey, made from textile production waste as well as fishing nets or carpets! It saves natural resources, energy in production and also has low emissions of chemicals.

- Recycled Plastic: Great material for hair accessories and jewellery, as well as the H&M shopping bags.

- Organic Linen: Grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilisters; the result is safer for farmers and has a reduced environmental impact. It has the same quality as regular linen with no use of genetically modified fibres.

- Recycled Cotton: Made from textile remnants, woven and spun into new fabrics.

- Recycled Wool: From worn out woollen garments and remnants of fabric; reduced the use of land and chemicals.

- TENCEL: Silk-like renewable material produced from cellulose with minimal environmental impact.

- Organic Hemp: Can be like linen and cotton.

- Organic Jute: Grown in a sustainable environment and is the same high quality as conventional jute with zero chemical emissions.


These are some of the new pieces to the Conscious Collection at H&M...

I'm liking every piece from this new collection! Very much diggin' the palm print/exotic theme to this range, and the reasonable prices!

The full collection can be seen here.

Let me know which pieces you will be purchasing ready for summer!

Zoe x

Tech Savvy Accessories

There has been an increased interest in technology suitable accessories from designers and brands, as many of us these days have got iPhones, Blackberrys, iPads or a tablet of some sort! So when you're carrying your laptop or iPad to university, college or work... Here are a few accessories from designers and the high street that can help you do that in style.

Zoe x

Picture 1 & 2 - Michael Kors 15" Saffiano Jet Set Travel Tote £249.95 (can be purchased here)
Picture 3 & 4 - Zara Office City Bag £49.99 (can be purchased here)
Picture 5 - Stella McCartney Falabella iPhone case £150.00 (can be purchased here)
Picture 6 - Michael Kors Wallet Clutch Case for iPhone £69.95 (can be purchased here)

Christmas Eve!

Im 20 years old and I have never been out on Christmas Eve before, I guess I still turn into a little kid at Christmas and want to be chilling at home with a cuppa and some biscuits! But this year, me and my boyfriend decided to go out for a chinese with some friends! And I have to say, it was great fun! Don't want to sound like a total nerd but I was careful with how much I drank because I so didn't want to ruin Christmas day with a hangover from hell!!

I recently bought American Apparel's disco pants in black from ASOS (these can be purchased here), so thought I would give them a test ride on Christmas Eve.

Disco Pants - American Apparel
Top - H&M
Belt - Zara
Shoes - KG by Kurt Geiger
Bag - ASOS

Zoe x

Chubby Stick

I have wondered how Clinque's Chubby Sticks worked for a while now.. Because to be honest they do look rather like crayons!! But fortunately I was lucky enough to receive one for Christmas with this cute little gift case, and I have to say now I am a chubby stick lover - I want one in every colour! They're moisturising (perfect for dry lips in the winter) and it is SO easy to apply, it's just like colouring in your lips.

Clinique Chubby Stick - colour 'Hibiscus'

Zoe x

Monochrome Magic

As seen on the SS13 catwalks and on the high street, it's looking like fashion is very much "black & white" at the moment!

Here is a few of my favourite key pieces of this trend from Topshop...

Zoe x

Picture 1 - Ponte jet pocket blazer £40
Picture 2 - Check pencil skirt £28
Picture 3 - Aftershock cutout lace-up boots £85
Picture 4 - Stripe racer top by Boutique £65

Kardashian Kollection

People have different views on the Kardashian sisters, but I personally love them! Representing women with real curves as apposed to the size zero; they're always looking so polished and womanly. So when it was released about their new collection with Dorothy Perkins, I was quite exited to see what they had on offer! Now recently I have been looking for a dress to wear to my cousin's wedding in January - yes I know its quite far off from now but by that time all the good dresses might have gone! And its quite hard to find a dress at the moment that isn't short and sleeveless! It's going to be January so the possibility of it being freezing in England is pretty much 100%.

So at the weekend I was browsing the Kardashian Kollection and found a pretty suitable dress! It's a kind of teal colour made from a stretchy fabric, with gold metal detailing on the neck. It's long sleeves and above the knee (more like past the knee on me!) but it looks almost perfect - and a lovely colour, because no one wants to wear black to a wedding!

I've ordered it already before it sells out, so hopefully should arrive by the weekend and I will let you know if it's a yay or nay!!

Zoe x

Trilby Times

The first time I kind of opened my eyes to trilby hats was when I saw Millie Mackintosh from Made in Chelsea sporting a few different ones and I must say, pulling them off quite nicely! So I was shopping today and spotted this black trilby hat in Peacocks for only £6! I had seen a few on ASOS that I had liked but they were around £30, and for something I wasn't sure I'd wear that much I didn't want to spend fortunes.

So what do you guys think?

Zoe x

Picture 1 & 2 - Millie
Picture 3 - Me and my little doggy Ozzy that wanted in on the photo!
Picture 4 & 5 - Me
Picture 6 - Similar hat from H&M for £12.99 can be purchased here.

Chic School Bag

I wasn't looking for a new bag but I was browsing through H&M the other week, and this bright bag caught my eye. It was fluorescent yellow, with real beige suede (sounds like a strange combo but trust me it's cool!). It was quite an impulsive purchase if I'm honest, but it was in the sale from £19.99 down to £10. And now since I've purchased it I have used it every day for uni, it's perfect book/laptop size.

Zoe x

Fluro Jumper

It's finally jumper weather now and I have been looking for a really bright jumper; I've seen a few on people but couldn't seem find one that I really loved until I saw this one in H&M. It's a ribbed knit, bright coral, and the perfect length! AND it was only £17.99; I can't find it on their website however it is still in store!

Here I teamed the jumper with a floral shirt, a light pair of Topshop jeans, loafers from River Island and a cute little envelope necklace from Urban Outfitters.

Zoe x

Leather

It has been seen on the catwalks such as Fendi, Givenchy and Valentino, and on celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West; and now it has made it's way onto the high street.

Black gothic luxurious leather is a must have for this Autumn so grab your leather jackets and your leather boots and wear them with style.

The other week I purchased a black leather dress, it was an absolute bargain and you will never guess where I got it from... Ok I will tell you, but keep it a secret (shhhh)... It was only from Primark! I love it, 1. because it was a bargain, 2. its very flattering on my figure and 3. it is so versatile and can dress it in different ways with accessories etc.

Zoe x

Anna Dello Russo at H&M

Italian fashionista Anna Dello Russo has joint forces with H&M to create a lavish accessories range. The collection consists of sunglasses, handbags, shoes and jewellery; Anna says customers will find them exciting and extravagant yet with a vintage feel.

The range has big turquoise stones and lavish gold detailing (I told you big gems are this season's key accessory! Check me out...)

These accessories will be hitting H&M stores from October 2012, but the collection can be viewed here.

It's hard to decide on what I like best! But here are a few of my favourite picks from her new collection...

Zoe x

Big Bracelets

Inspired by Oversized Gems, here are 3 of my new bold statement bracelets/cuffs...

Zoe x

Gold & Red - Peacocks
Gold & Turquoise - Forever 21
Gold & Black - Forever 21

Oversized Gems

This Autumn/Winter 2012 - 2013 it's all about big royal-style jewellery.

They were first seen on Lanvin's catwalk this year; they showed oversized gems on necklaces, earrings, bracelets and belts.
Their necklaces sell for around £2,245... So if you haven't got that kind of spare cash lying around (like most of us don't!) then you can pick one up off the highstreet for around £30.

Zoe x

Picture 1 & 2 - Lanvin Choker
Picture 3 & 4 - Zara necklace (my fave! at £29.99)
Picture 5 - H&M necklace
Picture 6 - H&M bracelet
Picture 7 - Zara belt