Outfit Post - Blown away like a feather

Jumper - Topshop

Feather skirt - Zara

Tights - Tabio

Necklace - Me & Zena

Bag - Tamzin Lillywhite

Shoes - Medwinds

Are Fashion Trends having their recession?

The Fashion industry has always been built on new trends, statements and new looks that break the rules and above all, are Fun. With our world, recovering and still suffering from the past and current recession, the retail world seems to be finally feeling the heartache that the banks and others felt previously.

It seems that people, just don't have the money to shop as much.

With a saturated market of Primark and Forever 21, shoppers are spending their money on cheap trend-inspired pieces instead of going to their regular haunts that have more quality for their pennies. 

But if this is true for everyone, where does this leave Topshop, Reiss and Zara?

It was clear when I attended some press days in the last couple of weeks that brands with a higher price point are upping their game when it comes to their collections and creating pieces that won't look old in a years time. It seems that they want us to shop with them for our 'Foundation' wardrobe and invest in our clothing instead of fluttering it away in these cheap one-hit, one-wear stores.

But what is this doing to the Fashion Industry? Retail and the Fashion media are very separate within this mad circus but yet like other industries, they relay on one-and-other.

I love on trend pieces as much as the next girl but the problem is, with me saving for a wedding and a house, investiment pieces are the only way forward. So surely with jobs not secure and youngers trying to save for their future, is fashion becoming a luxury that most of us can't afford?

With a pleak future for the Euro and America in disarray, the world seems far from recovering from the recent 'money troubles' and finally fashion and retail and are one of the industries paying the price.

Let's up we can all soon afford a few treats to enjoy a new trend.

Outfit Post - Up-do and Lazy me

I thought I would share this snap with you that the lovely Laura from 'That's so Yesterday' took at the recent Very Bloggers event. Weirdly enough, up-do and relaxed chic seems to work perfectly.

Top - Zara

Jacket - Marc Cain

Skirt - Lazy Oaf

Tights - Tabio

Trainers - Converse

Necklace - Mint Velvet

Gold ring - Freedom jewellery at Topshop

Outfit Post - Wind, Rain and Finsk

Coat – Penny Winter

Dress – Marc Cain

Necklace – Jenny Blackmore

Belt – Zara

Shoes – Finsk

Outfit Post - Cleaning up my act

Pink leather Jacket - Marc Cain

Stripped T-shirt - Zara

Denim Shorts with tassels - Beyond Retro

Tights - Tabio

PFW Day 5 - Pretty in pink

A sunny day in Paris and candy floss are the chosen colours of the day. I have been gearing up to give my Lipsy skirt an outing so Paris Fashion Week seemed like the perfect time to do this.

Little blue Mac by MARC CAIN, Denim Shirt by Topshop, Black Belt by Zara, Skirt by LIPSY

Bag by Topshop

 Necklace by Maggie Angus 

Scarf from a little girlie shop along the Rue De Rivoli

A little trip to the Zara Sale paid off, or rather I paid......

I am never one to do the January sales as I find buying something that is from a trend or season that is about to finish, a waste of time. So when I went to Zara, I was pleasantly surprised.

Leopard print Blouse by Zara - £29.99. Looks great either tucked into a high waisted skirt or teamed with jeans 

I also bought this Grey and black Satchel which will be great for London Fashion week as I can get plenty in it. Again a bargain at £29.99.