27 YEARS ON

Happy Air Max Day!

27 years ago, Nike released its first Air Max. A lot has changed since 1987 (including no more than 9 varieties of the shoe) but the trainers?? Well they're still going strong (mostly credit to a certain Miss Philo-well aren't most trends currently down to her?!)

Pictured are my beloved Limited Edition Snow Leopards that I probably over wear but have never stopped loving.

Nike Air Max from Office

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2013 FASHION THAT WAS

So 2013 is almost up...and what a year it's been! A lot has seemed to have happened over the last 12 months and none more so than in the fickle world of fashion.

The fashion world is always changing, with peoples' minds seemingly altering as quickly as the seasons change. I've outlined the trends that I've loved and tried to channel myself...and as you can see I got a little over excited with the iPad drawing app! Excuse the terrible handwriting!

1. PINK This skirt was one of my fav buys of 2013 and in the colour of the summer. Pink dominated the wardrobes this year, mainly in the coat department, with the high street giving us some of the best ones around (M&S and Zara to name a few)

2. EARRINGS Multiple piercings were the name of the game. Unless you have more than two in each ear, you just aren't down the cool kids. I currently have two in each ear (as I had to take one out because of an infection!) so stay tuned for maybe more...or you can fake it with a cuff. Up to you!

3. FINE JEWELLERY Jewellery downsized this year, fine chains and small pendants but in multiple layers graced necklines and wrists. This gold one is my dream!

4. THAT SKORT The only Zara piece you needed to own this year...and I jumped on the bandwagon

5. VARSITY Being part of a team was the name of the game this year. With a number and a name on your back you were good to go

6. HATS Any hat, be in brimmed or not, adorned the heads of women all over. A felt fedora was the front row's hat of choice

7. ISABEL pour H&M The collaboration of the century perhaps?! Definitely the most fought over

8. DUNGAREES Comfy and fashionable?! Who knew the two could go together. 

9. CAPS So old school cool. Backwards, forwards, leather or cotton. The choice is yours

10. TRAINERS Thank you to whoever made these fashionable. I think we owe it to Phoebe Philo. I love her for allowing me to wear trainers even when I'm not playing sport!

11. BEANIE Cara Delevingne, the beanie owes everything to her. I own 6...and counting

12. WHITE & NO BRA White was the colour of both summer and winter. Top to toe or just one piece, its fresh and sexy. And my favourite colour to wear. Oh and go braless for ultimate sex appeal

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LFW: THE FINAL DAY

So 5 days, 58 shows (not all of which I managed to make this year-must try harder next time) and 15 presentations later, London Fashion Week September 2013 is over.

I am exhausted just from thinking about all the miles the models have walked, all the photos that have been taken, all the umbrellas that have been abandoned and all the chocolate I consumed. But it was an amazing and eye opening experience of a world where names are impossible to pronounce and just because it’s raining does not mean you can’t dress like you’re in Saint Tropez in the height of summer. So a round of applause for the SS’14 collections that will carry us through the grey winter and here’s to the next season!

These snaps were taken in an underground car park...by my dad...without his glasses on...so excuse the blurriness but hope you like the outfit! Thanks dad. Oh and excuse the hair-it was raining all day!

Jacket: Whistles    Dress: & Other Stories    Shirt: Topshop    Necklace: Urban Outfitters    Trainers: Nike

WHITE WALLS & WHITE SHIRTS

So this is what I wore for Day 4 of fashion week. Snapped by my lovely friend Daisy on the way to buy our supper. A busy day meant a evening on the sofa watching Game of Thrones which I'm now officially addicted to!!

So what i'm wearing...my uniform for fashion week basically. I wore a different white shirt every day and a different pair of Nike trainers (although yes I know I wore these ones twice-they're just that great!) I'm not great at heels so for me Nike are my saviour.

Stay tuned for a Day 5 roundup and a few interviews with some up and coming designers.

Jacket: Markus Lupfer    Shirt: Topshop    Skirt: Cheap Monday    Trainers: Nike

Red lips done by the amazing make up artists at MAC

OBSESSION

My new babies. I think I can safely say that I have a little Nike trainer obsession. Just a teensy one. These gorgeous monochrome Free Runs I added to my collection at the departure lounge of Gatwick airport (where I managed to get them for an absolute steal! Seriously, pre-flight shopping is the way to do it!)

Now all I need to do is run...

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SNOW LEOPARD

Limited edition. Those two words make my heart beat faster and my decision making skills disappear. In a world where everything is mass produced, especially the British high street fashion, the appeal of having something that is not available to everyone is just too great for me. 

So welcome to my new purchase. A sexy new pair of Air Max in Snow Leopard. Limited edition, in case you wanted to know.

Check out my Instagram (@izzyash) for a closer look at my new babies.

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Dungarees: Vintage (Urban Outfitters)    Top: H&M    Trainers: Nike    Sunnies: RayBan

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