This Week's Inspo: Winter Whites and Natural Tones

I'm a total sucker for a neutral colour palette. Regardless of whether spring is on the horizon, I don't think I'll be swapping greys, nudes and whites for tones of pink and red anytime soon. These colours are classic, timeless and clean.

If you're afraid the head-to-toe neutral palette will seem lifeless or bland, try upping the texture game by mixing different fabrics together. Team leather with a chunky knit, silk with heavy wool or even chiffon with denim.

Below are a few of my favourite winter whites and neutrals available right now...

Do you like a neutral colour palette?

Snapped: London Fashion Week

As you've probably seen from my other recent blog posts, last week I popped over to London Fashion Week at Brewer Street Car Park, Soho to see the vast array of lust-worthy street style. Of course, I attempted to play my part and dress in something I loved wearing to showcase my style. 

My First London Fashion Week - Pt 2

Today I'm back with some more of the street style I snapped over at London Fashion Week a few days ago. There were so many extraordinary sartorial creations - hence why this post is split in to two! Speaking of which, click here if you want to see the first part, but for now let's indulge ourselves in some more covetous street style...

My First London Fashion Week - Pt 1

 ...well kinda. Unfortunately, no shows were on the agenda this year but my friend and I still headed over to Brewer Street Car Park, Soho to snap away at all the envious street style. With cropped fur coats and metallic, space-inspired boots in abundance, the style game this year easily surpassed previous years. But pre-LFW, we popped into Soho Grind to satisfy our cravings.

NYFW Street Style 2016

Tap Coffee, Soho

If you find yourself walking through the meandering walkways of Soho anytime soon in search of a new, cool and quirky coffee shop to try, then head on over to Tap Coffee. This hipster-chic café has been on my list ever since writing this post and finally I can tick it off. With exposed lamp bulbs immediately sending my fingers in a surge of panic to capture the perfect Instagram shot, and the rich smell of coffee nourishing the air, this Soho retreat is a feast for the senses (and your camera). So on one rather chilly Tuesday morning, my friend and I headed on over to see what all the hype was about.

Insta-Success: How To Perfect Your Feed

All photos from my Instagram

With 60 million photos posted each day and over 150 million users, Instagram is one of the best places to promote your blog. Sure, it's great for uploading fun selfies, travel snaps and your avocado on toast (obvs), but with an audience as big as this photo-sharing app's, you know you should be advertising your blog or website in some way. The question is: how do you make yourself heard among the crowd? Or, how do you perfect a beautiful feed that makes viewers hit the follow button? Below are a few basic elements of a thriving feed...

10 Reasons to Love Burberry...

The iconic British brand is causing quite the storm in the fashion world at the moment, and below I'll tell you some of the reasons why. But before we delve any further into how Burberry is evolving, let's go back to 1856, when the brand was first founded.

Exploring London: Soho

So I thought it was about time I gave you another neighbourhood guide for London. Soho is perhaps one of my favourite parts to go and explore in London simply because there just seems to be so many restaurants and activities to do there (London Fashion Week being the newest addition to the list). So, let's take a look at my Soho guide...

Enjoy this interactive map!

TO EAT:

The Breakfast Club
If you're in need of an indulgent but not a necessarily glamorous breakfast then look no further, TBC has got you sorted. There are few more affable temples to nostalgia than this cluttered café; its brick walls are covered with ’80s memorabilia. Breakfasts take centre stage: from a full English and a US variation featuring maple syrup pancakes, to a Latin American breakfast burrito. I recommend going half-an-hour earlier than you plan to eat as this place can get pretty busy (think nearly thirty people queuing outside the door).

Pizza Pilgrims
This is the place to come for a quick, but mouth-wateringly delicious bite to eat. The menu boasts ten pizzas; all chewy and soft in the Neapolitan style with thick bases and layered with on-trend toppings.

The Rum Kitchen
This Caribbean-inspired beach shack and basement bar in Kingly Court serves up possibly the best food and cocktails in Soho. Unfortunately, I'm yet to try this place, but I'm sure it won't be long until get the chance to indulge myself in one of their classic jerk chicken wings or selection of rum cocktails. This place is a surefire way to brighten up a dreary February in Soho.

Carnaby Burger Co.
I've been to this little gem of a place a few times now and I can honestly say they do some of the best burgers in London (phwoar, what a statement). I highly recommend the Smokehouse BBQ burger (filled with cheese, bacon and barbecue sauce) or the Chicken Italian burger (stuffed to the brim with mozzarella, tomatoes, onions and garlic pesto). Wow, now I'm hungry.

FOR COFFEE AND CAKE:

Nordic Bakery
This peaceful retreat will help you to escape the hustle and bustle of Soho's streets and serve you up some of the best coffee and cake in town. Get there early if you want to get your hands on one of the famous cinnamon buns, though the squishy, sugary butter buns are pretty addictive too.

Gail's
This artisan bakery is seriously one of my favourites in London (but as you've guessed, I pretty much say that with everything don't I!). The Scandinavian décor creates the perfect atmosphere for working on your laptop or catching up with a few friends, while their delicious sweet treats will have you coming back for more. And then some more.

Flat white
Coffee is center stage here at this much-loved joint. Made from espresso beans from Uganda, you can have pretty much any coffee variation you desire, from their signature flat white (of course) to the piccolo.

Soho Grind
There's nothing ordinary about this place; Soho Grind is an espresso bar in the heart of Soho with a rather quirky and cool basement cocktail bar hidden beneath. Don't just come here for cake though, as their renowned lunch menu is quite the star of the show. They serve up everything from chicken and avocado sandwiches to artichoke salads.

TO DRINK AND DANCE:

Bob Bob Ricard
You've undoubtedly seen this one pop on your instagram feed at some point, or at least their 'press for champagne' button. Perhaps more of a restaurant than a bar, Bob Bob Ricard has possibly the best cocktail menu nonetheless. You'll be instantly transported to the 1920's with not only the art-deco interior, but with the extravagance and opulence of the entire place.

Milk & Honey
As one of Soho's best-loved bars, Milk & Honey has three stories dedicated to mixology, all offering up different interiors to suit your mood or occasion.

Experimental Cocktail Club
Also spread across three floors, this joint is filled with trendy groups and dating couples that fill the room with chatter. Their drinks are consistently outstanding - another reason why I can't wait to try this opulent and cosy bar.

TO SHOP:

Liberty's of London
You've most likely seen this on instagram too - especially their flower shop! Liberty's is the most beautiful department store - everything has had so much thought into choosing the products to sell, arranging them in aesthetically pleasing ways and selling just about anything; from stationary to Victoria Beckham clothing.

We Built This City
Situated in the goldmine that Carnaby Street is, this new creative store is revolutionsing all London souvenir shops. In here you'll find quirky artworks, tumblr-esque stationary...and maybe a few pigeons. You'll have to step inside to know what I'm on about.

Muji
The place for all things storage. Every beauty blogger alike has the clear, stackable drawers for their makeup, why not pop in store and join the gang?

Anthropologie
Don't even get me started on this one - I could go on for hours about how much I adore this store. If you're in need of some cosy-yet-luxurious clothing, instagram-worthy home décor or interesting reads, then this is your place. Located just outside of Soho on Regent Street, this store even has an entire wall covered in greenery. Camera's at the ready ladies.

Get the Soho look:
Soho is littered with trendy, indie and super sophiscated fashion-lovers so expect to see an abundance of denim button-down skirts, oversized jackets and chic backpacks. Below, is your Soho style guide (yep, you can thank me later).

Have you visited Soho before? If you have any recommendations of anything, be sure to share them in the comments below or join the conversation over on Twitter!

February One-Stop Shop: Zara

Striped black top // Mustard leather jacket // trousers // black shirt // black heels // clutch

Navy top // jeans // trainers // floral dress // striped shirt // beige coat

I have always been a Zara fan - for the incredible prices, the effortlessly stylish designs and super high quality. It really doesn't get much better than this high-street staple. This February, you'll see me in nothing other than Zara.

Are you also a Zara fan?

Off the Runway: The Best CFW Street Style...

At the heart of ATF's values lies the desire to be inspired by others, to learn how to cultivate style and admire creative originality. So of course street style is a huge part of this, and as the street becomes its own catwalk during fashion week, the style stakes are at their highest. As the spring/ summer Couture Fashion Week comes to a close, below are my favourite street style snaps...

Current Style Icon: Giorgia Tordini

There are few people in this world who can truly imitate the essence of Parisian dressing. But Italian designer and creative consultant, Giorgia Tordini, is one of those - and is a master at it too.

Get Giorgia's look below...

Who's your current style icon?

HELLO FEBRUARY!

I'm so excited that we're finally into the last month of winter; so long gloomy days of winter's past, and hello bright-and-early mornings filled with endless cups of coffee, vivid flowers blooming with exuberance and...maybe a drizzle downpour of rain or two. This February, expect to see fresh, crisp whites in abundance, alongside delicate dashes of rose, light grey and denim blue. Here is your February style bible.