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Hello and thank you for visiting my blog www.fernlucy.blogspot.com. 

Over the past few weeks I've been considering changing to WordPress as it has been recommended to me so many times. At first I was a little dubious as I love my blog, but after a play around I understood why.

Yesterday, I converted to WordPress and imported this blog to my new blog:

www.fernlyons.wordpress.com

It is so much easier to format and upload posts that I couldn't resist changing. 

I still have all the same content but in a much better format. 

So, please head along there and help me to improve my Stats... and if you currently follow this blog please follow that one too! 

Thank you,

Fern 

xox

The Zara Skort

For a long time now I have wanted this beautiful skort from Zara. However, I have stopped myself from buying it due to the fact that it’s so popular. This, of course, is a good thing but I just hate it when you’re out somewhere and you see someone wearing the same thing as you.
Sure, we all have our own sense of style and different body shapes, so the chances of bumping into someone in the exact same outfit are slim. Yet, it still put me off for so long.
Finally, on Friday whilst shopping in Leeds I purchased it. I just could not resist any longer. There were two left, my size and a bigger one so I took it as fate. It was calling out to me and I knew I had no choice but to buy it. We were meant to be.
I am sooo so SO glad I did. I just love it. I haven’t yet worn it as I’m saving it for a special occasion to debut it. Once I have though I doubt I’ll ever take it off. I am now even considering buying the orange version! It is just so versatile and could be worn a variety of ways – the perfect wardrobe piece.
The one thing I have learnt from this is to just buy something you want regardless of how many other people have it. It obviously means you have good taste… and choosing not to purchase something you want so badly is just torture! Silly me!
What have you been lusting after lately?
- Fern xox

Playlist

Music plays a big part in everyone’s lives, especially mine. I am addicted to my Ipod. I listen to it whilst on the bus, walking the dog, on a run and when I’m getting ready. So, for a change of theme, today I though I’d share with you a few songs which are currently top of my playlist.

Bruno Mars- Treasure

On the Run – Jay-z & Beyonce (not official video)

Crazy in Love – Emeli Sande

Young & Beautiful – Lana Del Ray

F for You – Disclosure

Latch – Disclosure

Say My Name – Destiny’s Child (classic!)

Irreplaceable – Beyonce

The Motion – Drake ft. Sampha

Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke ft. Pharell and T.I

These are a few of my current favourites… what are yours?

- Fern xox

#FFFILE–Laura Whitmore

You will probably recognise Laura Whitmore as an MTV presenter however in my opinion she is also a fashionista.
Her style is impeccable – she always appears sophisticated, cool and well put together. Here are a few of my favourite looks.







-Images from Tumblr and are not my own.

Clutch Control

Whilst sorting my wardrobe out the other day, I noticed I actually own quite a few clutch bags. This actually made me realise how much I love clutch bags so I thought I’d share with you my favourites.

In my opinion, black and cream clutches are the most versatile. They go with any colour combination and work in both winter and summer. My black one has accompanied me on many occasions and is from Dorothy Perkins. My cream one is actually from Primark, bought in a hurry one day when I couldn’t find anything else. Since then it has served me well.
My white and pink pastel coloured one is from Accessorize. I bought this for a wedding and have loved it ever since. It works well with any outfit and is particularly good in summer.
The neon green one was a more recent purchase. A bargain from New Look, I bought it to go with a black outfit. Neon is big for SS13 and this clutch added a pop of colour to a more simple dress.
Finally, my favourite. My woven multi-coloured bag was just £5 from Primark! I love it! It’s probably the biggest clutch I own - I can fit a pair of flat shoes in there which gives it extra brownie points. It is fairly new and so far I have only used it once, however I think it’s something I could use every summer.
The other day I was having a browse in Matalan and come across these clutches.

I am a huge fan of the Aztec patterns around at the minute and love the detail on these. For now I have enough clutch bags to keep me going although if I do buy another, this will be it.

Coral Touch

Coral is one of my favourite colours for summer. It reminds me of holidays, sunshine and cocktails and is generally just a beautiful colour.

My current summer staples are my coral bag and coral nail varnish.

My lovely coral bag is perfect for my summer needs. It’s the perfect size to hold my purse, sunglasses, sun cream, make-up and a drink. Versatile and pretty; it compliment’s most of my summer outfits and (in my opinion) looks more expensive than it was. From ASOS, it was an excellent investment.

Coral nail varnish is currently my favourite shade to paint my nails.

I recently purchased these two shades from Barry M. Peach Melba (left) is more of a muted, pastel orange. Papaya (right) is from Barry M’s new Gelly range and is my favourite. It provides a high shine and is the shade of coral.

I recently painted my nails Peach Melba with one Papaya nail.            

Pretty and simple – this is currently my favourite way to paint my nails.

Currently, I am on the hunt for the perfect coral lipstick. Being pale and blonde, I don’t want to go too bright. I haven’t found the perfect one yet but my quest continues. Watch this space…

Co-ordinated & Sophisticated

Co-ordinated separates are the perfect way to update your look. Popular on the catwalks and on the high street – they are an absolute necessity for your wardrobe.

When thinking of matching separates the first thing which springs to mind is the iconic image of Elle Woods aka Legally Blonde. Whilst Elle manages to pull off the ultimate girlish look: a bright pink suit with matching hat, it’s not quite the look I personally desire. 

Co-ordinates can be simple,  patterned or bold – whichever works best for you. Whether it’s a monochrome pattern like Chloe or chess board print like Louis Vuitton the co-ordination trend has something to suit every one. 

(Left: Chloe Centre & Right: Louis Vuitton)

The likes of Millie Mackintosh and Laura Whitmore have been pictured rocking the trend and rocking it well!  Millie’s suit is perfect for a chic and smart summer look. Laura manages to combine the metallic trend and the matching with this masculine suit. By wearing a white polo necked top and exposing her midriff underneath she has managed to make this look ultra feminine.

If you’re looking for the perfect matching set on a budget then look no further than the high street. Topshop, Zara and River Island all have a great range of separates to get your hands on.

I know I’ll be buying a matching outfit… will you?

#FFFILE

Fern’s Fash Files are going to be a new regular feature to my blog which will focus on people I find inspiring in the fashion world.

My first Fash File is dedicated to Millie Mackintosh.

Mille is a make-up artist and a regular on Made in Chelsea however she is also quickly becoming one of my favourite British style icon’s. In her appearances on MIC she regularly looks flawless: perfect make-up, perfect hair and chic but comfortable clothing.

Her own website millie-mackintosh.com includes her own blog and style diary which I check regularly. Here are a few of my favourite looks which she has put together.

-Images from millie-mackintosh.com