You might remember Tracey’s review of her Isabella Oliver reversible coat last year which was a staple in her wardrobe this winter and oh so needed! I’ve stumbled across Isabella Oliver quite some time ago and although known for their maternity wear, their 365 collection is a hidden gem!

Lovely fabrics, cuts and versatile garments make these investment pieces. So you can imagine how excited I was when I got to choose a piece from their current spring/summer 10 collection and with a maxi dress craze going on as well as the sun being out, I went for the ‘Rebecca Maxi Dress’.

Actually it wasn’t really my decision but Tracey’s as she convinced me to go with something different. I wouldn’t have chosen this shape or colour, I never thought I’d own something tangerine! But I’m glad I did and putting on the dress, I instantly felt amazing. The jersey material clings at the right places and feels unbelievably comfortable, I want to sleep in it!! It’s definitely going to come out many times as with most maxis you can dress them up or down, it’s the perfect piece for money conscious people (I know, I know… it doesn’t really count as a justification).

So for me all that is left is to wait for a tan and if you like the thought of a maxi dress, check out these lovely jersey dresses I’ve come across:

Isabella Oliver
Tank Dress £89	The Bella Maxi Dress £129.00
ASOS.com
Gypsy 05 Tie Dyed Jersey Maxi Dress £160 / Was £200	Minkpink Tie Dye Jersey Maxi Dress £65
Firetrap @ Next	Warehouse
Printed Jersey Maxi Dress £75	Bright Ikat Maxi Dress £65
All Saints	Lotta Stenssons @ Net-a-Porter
Enyo Maxi Dress £135	Jersey Maxi Dress £120

Vintage Suede Jacket ∨

^ Debs: “The 70′s suede jacket is my latest Ebay purchase. I’m really into suede and cant wait to work it into my wardrobe. The grey jumper top is actually a cardigan back to front, a great way to get more out of you wardrobe and get the new sweater jumper look”.

Stripe Jacket ∨

^ Debs: “Another daytimer outfit. My black and white striped jacket is my one of my favourites. It goes with lots of stuff and a subtle statement piece. I am a sucker for stripes but this is rather elegant as it’s made from a silk chiffon type fabric. I’m into white denims a lot again and they are a bit more stylish than normal jeans. The gold converse have that extra edge to the normal converse”.

Blue Cords ∨

^ Debs: “Most of my outfits are daytime weekend styles as I am a mother now – not much freedom for partying anymore! Now that spring is here I like to wear brighter colours and mixed with trench is classic and stylish addition and suits absolutely everything. I love the bright blue of the cords with softer warmer colours just to tone them down a notch”.

Chunky Jumper ∨

^ Debs: “I’m really into my jumpers at the moment. I like the laid back simpleness to them and of course they are warm and cosy. This is a great outfit for Saturday night in the pub. I love my All Saints boots with the denim mini skirt – this look looks really great in the summer with tanned bare legs. I am wearing a necklace I made to hang a ring on that someone close to me gave me. This is a great way to wear rings that you like but don’t really suit your style”.

…and some stuff we found

1. Ice Ice Iceberg Jeans £79 from Yoox.com / 2. Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Jacket £485.32 from Net-a-Porter / 3. Balenciaga Suede Jacket £1,795 from Browns / 4. Oversized Halston Cashmere Sweater £1,495 from Net-a-Porter

Directory

♥ All Saints

♥ APC

♥ Burberry

♥ Cheap Monday

♥ Clements

♥ Ebay

♥ Gap

♥ Halston

♥ Iceberg

♥ Kurt Geiger

♥ Prada

♥ Vivienne Westwood

♥ Zara

Oleg: I saw these trousers on a guy at a bus stop and loved them immediately. Actually I loved them so much, I asked him where he got them from, and I generally don’t talk to strangers. The belt was a present from my girlfriend, and that’s the finest leather I ever had in my life. For the last year or so I’ve been having an affair with checked shirts, and I always buy them from one place – Esprit, they just feel right there. Great for casual wearing or work.

Oleg: I love mixing clothes and styles, definitely a big fan of eclecticism. Formal with a hint of casual. Casual with a dash of formal. A big tie lover. This silk one is my latest addition and it’s a favourite. I also love the mix of textures and checked and diamond patterns. To some people they are clashing. Works for me though.

Oleg: No, I don’t wear kilt everyday. Shame though. I really think men look great in it. Scrap that, they look hot! And that cheesy Guns’n'Roses T… That’s my tribute, if ‘you were born in 80′s’, you’ll understand. I used to be in a band, so rock’n'roll is in my soul.

Oleg: These are my second pair of shoes from Energie, and they are just great. Light, durable and conformable – my everyday choice. I’ve had this jacket for a few years now and I still can’t get enough of it. It goes well with skinny trousers and I can wear it throughout all the seasons. Superman belt, oh that’s pure fun. Often people think too much of themselves, and their clothes. As one girl told me ‘Every time I see this belt on you, it cracks me up’

And what do we have here?

The shirts…we found a whole bunch, Oleg style.

1. Black monotone light flannel check shirt £19.99 – Uniqlo 2. Green flannel light vintage shirt £19.99 – Uniqlo 3. Purple flannel light vintage shirt £19.99 – Uniqlo 4. Navy classic light flannel check shirt £19.99 – Uniqlo

And the rest…(minus the kilt, you can catch a cold in this weather you know!)

1. Gray cotton blended v-neck cardigan £24.99 (available in 4 colours) – Uniqlo 2. Dior Homme double-breasted hooded coat £1141.43 £799 – farfetch.com 3. APC Navy Selvedge Petit Standard Skinny Jeans £110 – my-wardrobe.com 4. French Connection boots £135 – Kurt Geiger 5. DSQUARED2 shield clasp leather belt £217.14 £152 – farfetch.com 6. Dondup leather ‘D’ belt £142.86 £100 – farfetch.com 7. Sefton striped knitted tie £40 – farfetch.com 8. Black and White diamond check tie £59 – black.co.uk

I’ve always adored her style and the way she effortlessly pulls off all of her outfits so I just had to ask her to be my next wardrobe feature. Here is the lovely Anna and looks from her wardrobe.

WAISTCOAT

Anna: I love this outfit because it makes me feel so ¨Spanish¨. I wear it all the time in summer nights near the beach or in the city, is so easy to combine as it can be worn with flat gladiators during the day or with wedges at night. I just feel so me in it!

WAISTCOAT

I love this fake fur waistcoat my mum got me in Barcelona as a present! And I’m wearing it now all the time as is so warm! I love it with jeans, skirts, dresses, but I never wear it with heels, otherwise I feel I’m dressed to kill! I like to dress it down an wear it more with a ¨hippy, cosy¨style.

DRESS

When I tried this dress for the first time at Zara, I felt like a little fairy, but I thought I will make my outfit a bit more punchier if I would combine it with some rocky accessories. I always wear it with my leather jacket and flat boots.

SEQUIN TOP

I got this little sequin jacket at topshop and I wear it more than I thought I would do! I just love it with jeans and just a Black T–shirt underneath, so this way I can either go to work and then go out on a Friday night without feeling out of place..

To see what we’ve found, taking key items from Anna’s wardrobe, take a look at these. The big faux fur gilet, the detailed waistcoat, the flowing dress and the statement glitter cardi/jacket.

1. Big Foot Gilet £55: French Connection 2. Velvet embellished waistcoat £145: Day Birger et Mikkelsen at my-wardrobe.com 3. Sequin jacket £418.82: Matthew Williamson at mytheresa.com 4. Bubble dress £135 at Coast