Style Theory: A SRS weekend break to Barcelona...here is the weekend in photos...

Travelling Style:

Blazer: Zara Similar here
Jeans: Gap similar here
Top: Mango similar here
Trainers: Stan Smith
Scarf: Becksondergaard similar here
Ring: Accessorize

For drinks and supper on Friday night:

Josephine Restaurant - laid back, intimate ambience

What I wore:

Dress:Marks and Spencer similar here
Leather Biker Jacket : Asos similar here
Bag: H&M similar here
Sandals: H&M

Saturday started early with a gorgeous walk up Tibidabo, the most stunning view at the top:

Breakfast on my sister's city terrace then a walk to the beach for lunch, drinks and coffee...

Salt Bar at the W Hotel 

I wore my H&M conscious collection top, See by Chloe culottes and gold sandals for a day of walking in the glorious sunshine..

And of course shopping...mainly in Zara as it is a little cheaper in Spain..

Zara Jumpsuit £59.99

Zara Oversize (huge!!) sweater £35.99

Sunday we headed up to a cool little vintage market in Sant Cugat ( on the outskirts of Barcelona) for a wander and a little jewellery shopping..

Blouse: Warehouse
Jeans: As before
Trainers: As before

My Sisters (although missing one sis!) 

Lunch and then jump on a flight home. As always Barcelona was glorious, sunny, warm and such a beautiful city. It always amazes me how easy and quick it is to get there from London and how many cool and vibrant bars, cafes and restaurants it has. Of course it has my sisters there so has an extra special place in my heart...

For an excellent, detailed city guide check out LasCallesdeBarcelona

What is your favourite city to visit? Are you a fan of Barcelona, where do you like to visit when you there? As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time Frances x

It is All White.....

Style Theory: It's high summer and it is all about White....

Maybe it was my trip to Wimbledon yesterday or just the fact that there is so much white in the shops but I am just loving the all white look. I have not dared wear white for years (approx 7..) because I have always been surrounded by the little ones however, this summer I am making an exception and will ride with the potential of sticky handprints...

Here is style inspiration behind my switch to the white side..

All images above via Pinterest

Now for the best on the high street:

Topshop Dress £110

Hobbs Evie dress now £134

Velvet @LuxeLayers Galazy Blouse now £101.50

& Other Stories Silk Mix Blouse £65

Zara Poplin Crossover Top £19.99

Whistles Sequin Top £135

Topshop Lace panel Tee £38

Oasis Skirt £50

Topshop Knitted Rib Jumper £38

River Island Skorts £28

Topshop Culottes £50

Topshop White Ripped Leigh Jeans £38

Next White Toe Cap Ballerinas £25

KG Espadrilles £75

White Backpack New Look £19.99

It is most definitely all about white on white, I like a touch of pale grey (a pale grey scarf or belt) or black or a breton thrown in the mix. Layer up your whites, balance floaty boho tops with slim fitting/skinny white jeans or wear with shorts. If going for the culotte or palazzo pant try to keep tops as neat fitting and structured as possible. Only white looks simple, elegant and stylish..are you brave enough?

My Style over the past couple of days:

As near as I have got to wearing white so far..but I am converting myself!:

Dress: H&M
Jacket: Warehouse
Trainers: Stan Smith Adidas

I am just loving culottes at the moment, seriously practical, comfortable and cool in the heat...I bought these See by Chloe ones below from a fab website called EditSecondHand, it is really worth having a look as they have some beautiful second hand designer clothes and accessories for a fraction of the price they are new in the shops...I have my eye on a pair of Jimmy Choos next!

Denim shirt: Gap
See by Chloe culottes: editsecondhand.com
Shoes: H&M
Bag:TK Maxx

For fun in the park in the sunshine with the little dude:

Shirt: Gap
Shorts: Gap
Trainers: Stan Smith Adidas

Are you a fan of the all white look...have you embraced it this summer?

As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time, Frances xxxx