GET THE LOOK FOR LESS: STRIPES AND CHECKS...

1. White cut-out dress - Alexander Wang, 2. Stripe leather jacket - Acne, 3. Monochrome check bag - Marni, 4. Tassel necklace - Saint Laurent, 5. White calf high boots - Jil Sander.

1. White panelled playsuit - MissGuided, 2. Stripe leather dress - River Island, 3. White cut-out bag - Vero Moda, 4. Cut-out platform wedges - Jeffrey Campbell, 5. Beaded tassel necklace - Dorothy Perkins, 6. Checked umbrella - Topshop, 7. Checked blazer - Topshop.

As some of you may have noticed I'm a big fan of monochrome! I either dress in black or white and like to then accessorise with pops of colour. That said, this trend of wide stripe and large checks was really appealing to me. However, as much as I love the designer buys in the top picture (particularly the Acne jacket!) I can't afford them, so I included how I would dress for the trend but on a high street budget. I particularly LOVE the checked blazer from Topshop!

Hope you like the post!

Annabel Xx

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All images were taken from the sites linked in the descriptions.

BLOOD ORANGE...

Today I am wearing... Brocade t-shirt by Zara, Mesh top by H&M, Sleeveless biker jacket and jeans by Topshop, Orange bag by Nica, Orange laser cut brogues by Office, Bronze chain by H&M. Rings... Septum spike ring from Ebay, Engraved bands from Ebay and Double heart ring by Pandora.

Annabel Xx

Co-stylist and photographer - Lauren Bird

HIGHSTREET WISHLIST: 3 WAYS TO WEAR...

I LOVE this playsuit that is new stock in Topshop! I think it's mix of soft floral print with the contrasting binding around the neck and sleeves is stunning. I have decided to show you how I would wear it with other highstreet, affordable items that are on my wish list!

 1. Playsuit from Topshop. 2. Silver strappy pumps from ASOS. 3. Boxy black blazer from French Connection. 4. Silver cuff twin pack from ASOS. 5. Metallic tote bag from Marks and Spencer. 6. Silver spiral necklace from ASOS.

 1. Playsuit from Topshop. 2. Baby pink Vans with tan suede lacing from ASOS. 3. Sheer panelled white socks from ASOS. 4. Lilac droplet necklace from ASOS. 5. Cream leather punch out shopper bag from ASOS. 6. Metallic twist cuff by Cheap Monday.

1. Playsuit from Topshop. 2. Black leather platform courts from Topshop. 3. Black PU gilet from Oasis. 4. Gold buckle bangles from Accessorize. 5. Black tote bag from Warehouse. 6. Mesh ring necklace from Warehouse.

Annabel Xx

All outfits were put together by me using photos from the sites linked.