Festival Wardrobe: My Go-To Outfit

Now I'm not really a frequenter of festivals, in fact I've been to about two in my life. However, I am a massive fan of festival dressing and finding a look that really works and can be dressed up or down and in a variety of different ways. So with the Glastonbury Hangover still looming in some peoples heads (albeit not mine as I didn't get tickets in time) I thought I'd style my ultimate festival outfit. 

Now for me, the most important layer is the outer one, as this is realistically going to be the one that keeps you warm and also that people are going to see most of (unless you are reaaaaally brave)! My favourite outer layer piece and one that I have had my eye on forEVER is this piece from Reclaimed Vintage on ASOS (£60). It is still roomy enough to layer fashionable festival pieces underneath and yet looks so cool and effortless. 



Underneath, I would layer a slip dress, but to sass it up (as it is a festival) I would add a slip dress piece that is either metallic or covered in embellishment. An easy piece and that is comfortable to wear and again looks effortless, yet classic. 

• Motel dress £40, Asos dress £18 Asos dress £16, Missguided dress £13, Motel dress £30 (all on Asos)

For this look to be truly worthy of a festival, I would personally add mid-length black combat boots and long socks or even fishnet tights! 

But that's just me... what would you wear to your next festival? 

Editorial Shoots with LCS

For the last three months, I have been attending a Fashion and Personal Styling course at the London College of Fashion, which sadly comes to an end in two weeks time. As I look back at my time here, I thought I would share some pictures of the Editorial shoots that I have completed during my time at LCS, which have included an amazing and professional team of photographers, make-up artists, hairstylists and of course, the models! 

The first shoot was called Hippie Shake, where we were required to source pieces for a new take on the 2016 hippie trend. I chose an Asos blouse, a vintage dress and Zara clog shoes. 



The second shoot was called Wallflower and for it, we were advised to draw inspiration from Chelsea Flower show and English eccentrics. I decided I wanted my model (I was styling a man) to channel Mick Jagger in a velvet jacket and a silky shirt!



For the final shoot that I am including in this, we had a choice between Stripes and Shine, taking inspiration from two of the biggest trends this season. I chose metallics, as I love this trend and chose a 90's girl band vibe for my shoot. 



Tomorrow is the final shoot on the course and the idea is to create a look book for men's clothes. I'm very much looking forward to it, but will be sad as it means that the course is coming to an end! 

Wish List: Off to the Races

As we approach July head on (again where has the time gone), I'm starting to think not only of my impending holidays (finally!) but also one of my favourite times of the year: Glorious Goodwood! It often takes me so long to find the perfect dress, so in order to make my life (and maybe yours) easier, I thought I would compile a little wish list of the items I'm coveting for the races this year.

• Asos £130

This dress is my personal favourite, I love the colour and all the embellishment, I mean just looking at it makes me happy. I would wear this with really paired down accessories, such as white/cream heeled sandals and a block coloured clutch.

• Self Portrait on Asos £240 

This dress gives me all types of feelings - the design, the cut, the colour, the delicacy of it. It is beyond beautiful and although way out of my price range I just had to include as, well, a girl can dream! I would pair this with a block coloured heeled sandal (preferably in red and compliment it with a red lip) and a shiny, fun clutch - just to mix up the textures! 

• Asos £35

I had to include a sexy dress on here, because sometimes that is just the way you want to look and this dress is just that - sexy. It's slinky, it has a deep 'v' and ladder detail to emphasise the waist. But it's over the knee and therefore not in the "too short, ooh is this inappropriate for the races" territory. I would pair this with black strappy heels and a black clutch, just to keep this look monochrome so that the dress would do the talking. 

• Ginger Fizz on Asos £40

I love this dress as, for some reason, I feel that is different to many other things on the market at the moment - and I'm not sure why. The combination of the beautiful colour with the bold flower print, split leg detail and choker makes for a very elegant and yet fun dress - not too boring and not too sassy. I would probably pair this with silver or gold heels (metallics are everywhere) and a matching metallic bag with a chain. 

• Whistles on Asos £295

Again, although this is out of my price range (oops) I had to include it as it is so amazing. It is such a classic dress - the colour is perfect for summer, the back detailing adds some sex appeal, the cut of the dress is elegant and flowing. I mean there isn't much, if anything wrong with it! All this and I haven't even mentioned the intricate detailing (gotta love a bit of detail - I talk about it enough)! I would pair this with super basic accessories, as this dress really does speak for itself. 

So here it is, my current wish list for the Races! What are your thoughts? 

It's That Time Of Year: Cannes 2016

I can't believe it is already May..... Summer is just around the corner and I could not be more excited!

Anyway, May brings with it one of my favourite parts of this time of the year: Cannes! The glamour! The style! The celebrities! All set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera. 

In honour of the event, I thought I would take a moment to appreciate some of the most beautiful outfits the event.  

As there have been so many beautiful outfits (sorry I can't stop fangirling) I have picked 5 celebrities who I think have looked amazing so far.

1) Blake Lively: some of her outfits have left me, quite frankly, speechless (in the very best way). She looks so happy, glowing and effortlessly elegant. Without a doubt, she has been, in my mind, the best dressed so far. The beautiful red jumpsuit from Juan Carlos Obando, the Cinderella-esque ballgown from Vivienne Westwood Couture and that dazzling one shouldered Atelier Versace dress. There is no disputing that Blake Lively is the Queen of the Cannes red carpet. A simple Google search of her past Cannes outfits proves that! 

2) Jessica Chastain: effortlessly beautiful. The yellow Armani Privé strapless number was just a dream on her, the colour perfect. My favourite, however, was the wonderful glittering Alexander McQueen dress, which was giving off all kinds of 1920's Gatsby-esque vibes. The intricate beading, the dazzling addition of the necklace. It was perfectly put together and one of my favourite dresses of Cannes. 

3) Kirsten Dunst: she has wowed with her outfit choices the last couple of weeks and worn some incredibly stunning dresses, which also exude individuality. In fact, I am glad I waited till the end of the event to write this, as her dress to the closing ceremony, a Valentino Couture, was amazzzzzzzing! She also proved her style credentials throughout the event with the beautiful flowered Gucci dress and the pleated Christian Dior dress, with both colours complimenting her skin tone perfectly! The dream. 

4) Kendall Jenner: Two of Kendall's outfit really stood out for me. The first of which was that wonderful white Emilia Wickstead jumpsuit, accessorised perfectly with those white-rimmed cat eyes ( I NEED ) sunglasses. The second was that fabulous Elie Saab gown - wow! Again, showcasing more 1920's vibes, there is not much, in my opinion that is wrong with this dress. The feathers, the flowers and the style - just yes! 

5) Cheryl: Like Blake, a google of Cheryl's past outfits highlight just why I've included her here. Her past outfits are, as Perez Hilton stated last year "throne-worthy." This year was no different. Her Naeem Khan couture gown was nothing short of stunning. It was vibrant, sleek and sophisticated, a winning combination! This theme continued with the sparkly sequinned Zuhair Murad jumpsuit, complete with a plunging neckline and bold colourway and seriously raised the style stakes at Cannes! 

So there you have it! A round up of my top 5 best dresses (in my opinion) celebrities at Cannes! What about you? Who do you think was best dressed? 

Summer's Essential Items

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog! 

For my first post (woo!) I thought I would write a post about essential key pieces for summer. However, in order to add my own Lorna twist to it, I thought I’d move away from the usual “classic white tee” and “denim shorts.” I’m not saying that these items aren't fabulous, they are, and I relish the moment of finding a new perfect pair of Levi’s. But I think it’s important to give some love to other classic summer items! 

Here we go…..!

White Blazer: so clean, crisp and fresh. A plain white blazer is the perfect item for a chic day look or cooler summer evenings. I bought mine from Mango a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. I bring it out without fail year after year to smarten up an outfit.

Heeled Sandals: the more vivid the colour, the better! They can take you seamlessly from day to night and always, always look glamorous! A sandal in a bold colour can add a pop to a simple outfit, as an element of surprise in an outfit is always fun - business up top and a party on your feet! I bought mine from ASOS (they look great with a tan) a couple of years ago, and like the blazer, they come out without fail every year. I cannot get enough of them! 

Statement Maxi Dress: patterned, block coloured, delicate straps, boho, nautical, dressed up with a belt or just by itself, the statement maxi can be carried with ease year after year. Taken from day to night, from the beach and the races, a statement maxi is an eternal summer essential. Easy, breezy and beautiful (and wonderfully chic).

Palazzo Pants: This is a key item for Spring/Summer 2016. However, given their popularity a couple of years ago, I believe that they are one of those items that will re-appear every few years. I prefer a plain black style, as I can carry them from day to night and from season to season. Paired with a plain black crop and chunky heels, this look is so on point. 

Neck Scarf: I’m not sure why, but every time I see one of these I instantly think of the French Riviera. The reason this is a key item for summer is it’s versatility: it can be worn around the neck as a scarf (or in keeping with the season as a bandana - very on trend), as a hair band or even as an addition to a hat (my personal favourite is to pair it with a straw boater!). No matter what, they add an element of chic to an outfit (perhaps as it invokes feelings of the French Riviera) and is a beautiful addition to an outfit. My own is a ‘hand me down” from my lovely mummy and is a beautiful Hermes scarf. As you can imagine, it was a very happy day when I was given this! 

What about you? What are your year on year key summer pieces?