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John Lewis AND/OR

Last week I was invited to one of the best fashion parties I have ever been to…and it was held in a shop! It was at John Lewis on Oxford Street. Liam and I were ushered in through the side door entrance and dropped off in front of the AND/OR sign to have our photos taken. The next day I found my cheesy mug shot on Getty Images. I have been on Getty Images a lot before but as an anonymous model from photoshoots, not as a named blogger. You may cringe but I was pretty chuffed that the photographer even remembered my name haha. The event held by John Lewis was to launch their cool LA inspired own brand collection called AND/OR. The collaborative collection between John Lewis and West Coast cool duo Calvin Rucker has resulted in an affordable fashionable look for the fashion conscious ranging from £22 for a t’shirt to £250 for the softest, creamiest leather jacket you can get your hands on.
(What I am Wearing In The Header Pic: AND/OR JumperAND/OR Avalon Jeans)

John Lewis AndOr | Megan Taylor(Photo: David M Benett @ Getty Images)
(Wearing: AND/OR Avalon Jeans)

CUSTOMISE YOUR CLOTHES

A super exciting bonus to this collection is that John Lewis on Oxford Street has opened a Denim Workshop which is open daily from 12 noon until store close from 6th April – 19th April (apart from Easter Sunday). The service is FREE to AND/OR customers and only a small fee to personalise non AND/OR products. I am definitely skipping on down there next week with my jeans to get them personalised. Check my image above of all the amazing patches you can have attached. It is such an incredible service which is normally a process saved for big press and blogger events, so to see a store providing this is really exciting.

THE EVENT

Huddled in the AND/OR section of John Lewis store we were all on show for everyone to look on and wonder what all the fuss and party was all about. The event was attended by some exciting celebrities including the ever so gorgeous Gemma Chan who I have been loving in Humans…seriously, how can someone be that pretty?!!! Mollie King from the Saturdays was resident DJ for the latter half of the event playing some of my favourite sing along pop/dance music. The changing rooms housed a photobooth/Giff-booth which Liam and I played around with and got some lovely photos…I should have inputted them in this blog whoops! With the flowing alcohol you had a chance to shop the collection in an inebriated state, I am hoping for the sake of the cool collection that they made a fortune that evening hehe.

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THE DRINK

The LA inspired nibbles and cocktails were readily flowing, along with yummy bubbly from Skinny Prosecco. I loved the touch of straws in open bottles. Not only does this save the environment with no washing up and plastic cups but it also looks super cute when photographed with the branded lipstick friendly straws. The mojitos were wonderfully lethal!

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What is your favourite item from the collection?

Oliver Bonas Homeware Haul

Ever since I bought my own home with my hubby I think I have actually been more into home-ware shopping than clothes shopping. I think it has something to do with not having to try on the items before buying them, therefore you don’t have to be feeling good about yourself to buy some lovely things. I recently had a little shopping spree in Oliver Bonas and bought some gorgeous housey items.I have always been a huge fan of Oliver Bonas and they are currently covering the popular copper and metallics interior design theme perfectly.
If I had an infinite amount of money I would make my house completely white with splashes of metallics. My ideal home would be a mix of the minimal Scandinavian look with a bit of a Californian vibe. Have a look at my Homespiration board on Pinterest for some lust-worthy home inspiration.
I filmed an Oliver Bonas Homeware Haul video for my YouTube channel showing you the items I bought which are predominately copper themed. The links for the items and the video are below.

Ginger & Lime Hand Soap
Copper Glasses
Metallic Spoons
Metallic Stir Spoons
Throw With Tassels

 

Autumn Fashion Picks To Keep You Warm

 

Although I love this time of year, I really do not like being cold. Over the years I have discovered many staples that I keep on using. Below I have shared what I believe to be the best ‘Autumn Fashion Picks To Keep You Warm’.

 

 

1. UniQlo Jumper £14.99
I can’t get enough of these UniQlo jumpers. In fact I now have five of them in an assortment of colours.
I buy the “extra warm” variety which keep me cosy throughout the coldest winter months.
They can be worn as a base layer or you can wear them on their own. I will be pairing mine with pinafores this winter.

 

2. Topshop Coat £89.00
A little faux fur never hurt anyone.
I adore this white Topshop coat. It can be worn in the day but would look great over a party dress to keep you warm on nights out.

 

3. ASOS Duffle Coat £75.00
It can be lovely and romantic under an umbrella, hearing the rain above you. Yet on an average day umbrellas can be a bit of a logistical nightmare with their wetness once you are indoors, putting them up and down and getting one good enough not to blow inside out. For this reason, I am a huge fan of hooded coats. I adore this ASOS duffle coat. It looks smart enough to wear to work yet has a hood to protect you from the unsettled autumnal weather.

 

4. ASOS Jumper £22.00
I tend to wear breton all year round. The sailor style looks really clean and refreshing. I feel the white blocks of colour are a great pop of colour to a earthy toned season.

 

5. Marks and Spencer Dressing Gown £45.00
This dressing gown is my favourite purchase of the year, honestly!
Welcome to the softest most cosy item you shall ever own. Once you are wearing yours everyone will want to give you a cuddle.
**be warned, this gown makes leaving the house very difficult**

 

6. Topshop Pinafore £39.00
I am loving pinafore’s this year. The whole Raggy Doll look is adorable and a very comfortable style to wear. The deep red of this Topshop pinafore is perfect for the autumn and winter months ahead. I have seen red pinafores in loads of high street stores this month including Topshop, Primark, New Look, ASOS and Urban Outfitters.

 

7. Topshop Baxter jeans £40.00
Black jeans are a must have all year round.
I love my Topshop jeans. They are well made, cheap and stretchy…therefore very comfortable.
**wardrobe staple**

 

8. Vagabond Boots £80.00
I have a great love for my Vagabond booties. I have the flat Chelsea boot style Vagabond’s and the very chunky healed version which I wear to castings.
Vagabond boots are great for the winter. I have had my two pairs for two years and still look brand new even though I wear them almost everyday.

 

9. Zara Scarf £17.99
Zara are wonderful for many fashion pieces but their scarfs are, I believe, the best on the highstreet. I buy these scarves each year in different colours. They are very soft and importantly they don’t leave fluff on your black coats. The scarves are incredibly large and can be doubled as a blanket when you are out and about. I always take mine to the theatre or cinema as a blanket as I always get sleepy and chilly in the theatre and cinema…am I the only one?

 

Hope you like my fashion picks for Autumn. Let me know if there are any more warm items I must stock up on.