From having some of the best high street stores in one place, the likes of Fenwick, River Island and Timberland, to an array of excellent restaurants like Fuego and TGI-Friday, Lexicon Bracknell is definitely a city centre worth visiting.
Last month i had the pleasure of attending The Lexicon Bracknell Summer Capsule Wardrobe presented by Style blogger, Jessica Eades (website: StylingbyJessica_)
We had a tasteful breakfast at Brown Bag cafe. I connected with some lovely bloggers and also learnt a few tricks from Jessica which was really helpful in packing for my recent summer holiday (blog post coming soon). Lexicon Bracknell gifted me a £50 card, which was the perfect excuse i needed to walk through some of the beautiful stores, and treat myself to a few summer must-haves that i am super excited to share with you. P.S - The looks below are probably not the most ideal of a capsule collection. This is because a capsule wardrobe usually edge towards neutral tones for the sake of versatility, however i love colourful outfit and my first rule of fashion is stay true to yourself, hence my choices.. *winkwink*
First look is this set from Primark. The trousers came in at only £8. Fashionista everywhere are trading their skinny trousers for slouchy summer pants. They are super comfy and perfect to dress up or down, as well as day to night dressing. I paired my trouser with this slogan t-shirt which came in at only £5. You can never go wrong with a white t-shirt, they are a must-have classic. This season we are not only wearing tees, we are also letting them do the talking, with bold outspoken slogans. You can pair this with denim shorts/skirt for another summer take, or just throw a blazer on it in the coming season.
I was lucky to snap up this standout cami top on sale from River island for only £10. I love the embroidery detail and hey did i mention it is on sales?! lol. With the heatwave in full swing, this is my definition of practical-meets-stylish fix. I love how this simple piece have been turned up a notch with the infusion of current embroidery trend. A cami top is another classic piece you will keep coming back to way past summer. Just throw a rollneck leotard under it in autumn and a blazer over it in winter. Practicality i say! Did you notice my raffia bag and tassel earring? These two accessories have picked up the steam, definite must-haves for your summer collection.
My fave is this super duper stripe culottes jumpsuit from Newlook which came in at only £24.99. Vertical stripes are everywhere this season and yes, yes, i approve. This will get your vote too if your goal is to look slimmer and taller, as vertical stripes tend to elongate and narrow your figure. I went for this multicolour one because i love bold colours (and apparently multicolour stripes are in vogue). For a fresh take in the coming season, rock a plain edgy shirt under it or throw over an oversize jumper as the weather gets colder.
Life is better in bikini they say, so you would see why i went on and bought this really cute set from River island. The bottom came in at £4 and the top was £7 (both on sale). This took me a little over my £50 budget, but hey, i wasn't even sorry when sat on the seaside, sipping my Pina Colada, looking gorgeous in ultra-violet *lol* I really hope you like each item.I picked them all in store at The Lexicon Bracknell. If you live close by, make sure to visit, you won't be disappointed. I have also included links below to shop items online, as stock may vary in store. Thanks for reading, do leave a comment, let me know which summer trend you are loving. Catch you on my next post. Love always.. AmberMystery..xx
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OMG! Did someone say cold shoulder trend is outdated???..... SIKE!!! *laughs in cardi-b*. This is one trend that has point blank refused to die and is gradually on it way to becoming a classic. The revival of cold shoulder trend went viral in SS17 and is getting better with a fresh take season.
I personally love this trend because i get to show off my amazing structured shoulders *yes, i just blew my own trumpet, please judge me..lol*.
On a serious note, i think the shoulder is a striking body feature. Unfortunately, it does not get enough attention, despite the fact that major outcome of our outfits depends on it. Imagine how that slay photo would look if we had no shoulders *cringes* ..Okay i think the medical doctor in me is taking over, lol.
Let's take a moment to appreciate this beauty from Chiemeliedesigner. Absolutely gorgeous dress, well made, with great attention to details. The butterfly print and lace trimming are so beautiful. The most striking feature for me is the sleeve and neckline, it is reminiscence of the victorian era and this influenced how i styled and shot this look. I also love that the cold shoulder detail is adjustable depending on how much skin you intend to bare.
This trend is very flattering and suitable for women of any age. Perfect occasion look for the heat wave, as you get to flaunt some skin without revealing it all. Honestly if you don’t have a cold shoulder piece, it’s time to snag one into your closet. This lovely designer dress is a good place to start #winkwink.
Thank you so much for taking time to read, i appreciate you. I have included link to shop my look below, do check them out.
Have a lovely week gorgeous, and don't forget, 'Heads up, Shoulders back, Chest out, Eyes looking straight, and Stay winning'. Love always, AmberMystery..xx
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When FaithxThreads contacted me about a collaboration and ask which of their tees i would like sent, my simple reply was any lovely design would do. I didn't think the parcel i was about to receive would become my slogan for 2018.
The back of my dress shirt reads IGOTCHU! Ordinarily, this would mean nothing more than a random slogan to me, however this came at a time when i was going through a really tough time in my life and as i read the words out, the bible verse Isaiah 46:4 jumped at me and it made sense and meaning.
I GOT YOU! It was (still is ) like hearing the voice of God saying "keep going baby girl, I got you". This has become my watch word. Anytime life hit me hard, i look around and say 'i know You are there and You have my back, so i will keep pushing through this mess'.
Yesterday, i listened to Oprah's Essence's 2016 speech and it literally brought me to tears and renewed commitment in my faith. Here is one of the richest and most influential women in the the world, putting it all down to surrendering to God and knowing He has a bigger plan than any of us can see.
I don't know what you may be going through right now, in whatever aspect of your life, but i tell you if you lay it all down at His feet, you will see that HE'S GOT YOU. I am not saying all your problems will go away in one night, but you will definitely find purpose, and breakthrough, and joy and peace that surpasses all understanding.
Life can be really difficult sometimes, it takes you by surprise, questions all your believes and push you to your limit. I get it, i have been through it (still going through) and i am saying to you, just hold on, be still and God will show up for you.
hope this post has blessed you. Please leave a comment, let me know what your watch word for this year is and let's encourage one another. Many thanks and stay winning ..xoxox
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Yaaaaas baby, i'm back!!! This is my first post in like forever, and i am coming through with some 90's nostalgia *snapsfinger*. Okay, lets talk vinyl trend for a moment. Hot or a mess? Or just a hot mess?
Everybody that knows me, know how much i love colours, so you can imagine my excitement when mr Hubby came through with this Tommy bomber jacket on valentine's day. I have been looking forward to styling it, but truthfully, vinyl was the last thing on my mind. I reckoned i would style my jacket with a dark colour, however when the instagram fashion gawds started to invade my IG feed with some badass vinyl look, i figured it was time to embrace this 90's comeback. I mean it was (and still is) everywhere on the streets, from mini skirts to coat to boots. Who am i not to grace this fun fabric, when all my style idols are outchea rocking the trend.. So not only did i jump on the bandwagon, i decided to go RED or go home. I am telling you, i will legit wear a vinyl jumpsuit and throw on a matching hat..That is how much i am loving this whole patent leather shenanigan *haha*
In conclusion, don't be afraid to give vinyl a try, there are so many grown up ways to style it (whatever grown up means!!). Check out my instagram story to see some major street style inspo i absolutely love Trust me, the next time you are in store, you will be inspired to pick up that vinyl coat or thigh high boots. Okay, i think i have typed vinyl like a million and one times already..lol... Thanks for stopping by. I wish you God's blessings through the remaining of this month and beyond. Don't forget you are beautiful, you are amazing and no matter what life brings at you, you will overcome. I love you and i will see you in my next post.
PS: Let me know in the comment section your thought on this trend. Cheers.
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This is my first DIY post and i am quite excited to show you how i took this denim outfit from bland to glam. My dress was on sales at F&F for 50pence, so even though it looked blaaaah on the rack, i thought why not, i will just bring it to live with some colours. I went to poundland, got a bag of craft stickers for £1 and woolah! my outfit was transform.
This probably the easiest DIY ever, it takes less than 5minutes and you are good to go. Lets jump right in. What you need
Lay your outfit nicely on a clean table / space (iron outfit to avoid creases). Select the stickers you fancy and arrange them on dress until you achieve your desired style. Once done, begin to peel off white protective film behind stick and press firmly against dress at desired positions.
That's it! you are done done!!
And guess what ? You can do this with other clothing items. Check out my hat and trainers below.
I hope you enjoyed this simple DIY. Don't forget to have fun with it and see you next time. Ciao!
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