Fashion trend alert: Embellished outerwear

This weeks FTA (Fashion Trend Alert) is Embellished outerwear. I am really loving this trend, I first spotted this in Topshop and I had to research further!

On Topshop's website they show a huge variety of gorgeously embellished outerwear, it's all very edgy which suits my style perfectly, here's a few of my favourites

 Peace Studded Leather Biker Jacket - £180
This real leather jacket is amazing! The jacket itself is so on trend for Autumn/Winter and with the studded detail it gives it extra style points. This is definitely a statement piece and would suit so many different occasions such as shopping, cinema, out to lunch etc. this is a very edgy garment and would look amazing, paired with a simple t-shirt and leggings or thrown on over a girly dress paired with biker boots for a grungy look.

MOTO Premium Stud Denim Jacket - £80

This is a more casual embellished piece and is probably more wearable due to the fact it's denim and not leather. Leather can be seen as quite harsh and can be difficult to dress down in comparison to denim. I Adore the studded detailing on the top of the chest, the shoulders and along the top of the back again it's very edgy which is why I have fallen in love with it, this jacket has  definitely earned a spot on my wishlist! 

Skull Studded Leather Biker Jacket - £180
This Jacket is a lot like the peace one in terms of style and fit, however the design is different. It shows a skull and cross bones, this makes the jacket even more edgy than the last one. Again this could be thrown over a girly frock or paired with  a simple tee and leggings and both would look effortlessly stylish.

MOTO Premium Skull Jacket - £90
This is absolutely gorgeous! this denim waistcoat has a huge embroidered motif on the back which makes it stand out, it also has an abundance of gems and studs along the top of the back. It also includes frayed denim around the arm holes and all over the front a few gems are scattered for a care free, fun vibe. I love the fun energy of this garment and in my opinion it is definitely very modern and stylish.

Union Jack Studded Biker Jacket - £75

I really love this patriotic leather jacket. 2012 has been an extremely patriotic year for England; holding the Olympics  the Queens jubilee etc. These events have shown why there are so many reasons to love Great Britain and this Leather Jacket expresses that with the Union Jack shown in studs on the back, not only are you expressing your love for the country, you're expressing you style too!  

Celebs have also been spotted sporting the trend including Kim Kardashian, Demi Lavato, Nicole Scherzinger, Rita Ora and Miley Cyrus, here are some of my favourites...

Demi tocks her studded Denim Jacket with pink dip-dyed hair and a black dress, leaving the jacket as the statement piece. 

Kim again uses the embellished jacket as a statement piece in her ensemble, keeping to all black in order to show off the elaborate detailing.  

Rita chooses an electric blue jacket as a twist on the trend and rocks it with a simple tee and a lot o wrist wear. 

This spring embellished jackets appeared on the spring/summer runways at Balmain, betsey Johnson and Versace

 And they've also popped up on the Autumn/Winter showcases too like this stunning one here from Kanika Saluja 

That's this weeks FTA, I hope you enjoyed reading 

Love Dixie

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H&M bag review

A few days ago I walked into my local h&m and saw these gorgeous studs on faux leather and my style radar went off! I took a closer look and instantly n knew I had to buy this bag!

It is a medium sized, black, leather effect handbag with two small straps and a larger detachable strap. It includes gold studded detailing over the front an back panel of the bag. The inside is a simple, bright red and it includes a zip pocket and mobile phone slot along with a larger slot for keys/ID the bag has two zips as a fastening.

Inside lining and zip pocket 

Appearance: 5/5
I love the whole look of this bag, I'm a sucker for gold studs and this bag is covered in them! This gorgeous bag screams edgy and fierce which is how I would describe my own style so this bag is a perfect addition to my wardrobe.

Feel: 5/5
I love the feel of this bag, it's soft to the touch and the texture is really authentic the studs add a shimmering touch but are not sharp or spiky which makes the bag more useable.

Function: 4/5
I find that the bag is of perfect size for everyday use, it can hold lots of items including notepads, make-up bags, cameras, books etc.. it maybe slightly bigger than some people are used to for everyday but if you're anything like me and can't travel lightly then this is perfect. Due to the three straps the bag is versatile, you can use the two straps for short trips but the longer strap can be used if you'll be walking for a long period of time. My only negative point is that the zip is quite stiff at first, I found that it takes a little tugging but it gets easier through use.

Weight: 5/5
When buying any bag its important that it doesn't weigh lots without anything in as this will be even worse once you have everything you need in there! In my opinion this bag is of a perfect weight without anything inside, my first thought was that with the abundance of spike detailing that it would be heavy but to my surprise I found that the weight was perfect.

Here are my ideas of what to pair this bag with...

This is an extremely gorgeous bag and I completely recommend it to anybody who has an edgy, modern style. At only £29.99 it's a perfect purchase. it's available online in black or white, however I purchased mine in store so I can't comment on delivery charges or post and packaging quality.
I hope this review helps
Love Dixie
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