His & Hers Spring Style | Bonobos

Hi lovely reader! Today's post is all about spring fashion inspired by some of Bonobos favorite trending looks for menswear this season. I have worked with them in the past and find it fun as menswear is an area that I have been looking at more frequently and definitely enjoy. They reached out to me recently asking if I would like to put together some womenswear looks to coordinate with their springtime looks. Obviously I said yes and here we are! All of the men's pieces can be found on the Bonobos website and all the pieces from the looks I put together can be found on ASOS.

I really liked the simplicity and easiness that was in the Bonobos shot and so for the coordinating outfit I wanted to mimic that. I love all the different versions of button up shirts that we are seeing at the moment and gingham is also big this season so this shirt was the perfect combination. Paired with a skinny white denim jean this outfit can be dressed up or down depending on the shoes you choose to put with it, sneakers (which I love) or simple heels. Either way you both will be casual yet class and ready for spring. 

 

With this Bonobos outfit I liked the vibe of casual with the jeans and sneakers, yet still nicer looking with the touch of the blazer. The time for a pop of color is this spring (groundbreaking I know) and this bright pink blazer gives just that, paired with a basic white tee and some distressed jeans you get the casual cool feel as in the menswear. Since the clothing is pretty simple it's the perfect opportunity to have some fun with shoes. Metallic footwear and slide on loafers are extremely popular at the moment and I thought the bee appliqués were a cute quirky touch. 

A few more shots to inspire your own fashion or that of a lovely man you know.
What are your favorite spring trends at the moment? Xx

Street Art & Street Food | Camden Town

Hiya lovely reader! Today I wanted to share a really cool area in London with you that is full of culture, amazing street art, delicious street food, and some great vintage shopping. Camden Town is a located in northwest London and has a great history with punk culture in the 70s in the UK and was also home to Miss Amy Winehouse. Now unfortunately it is starting to somewhat commercialize (good for some, bad for others) but is still a great place to visit, especially if the weather is nicer. Camden Market has tons of great little shops and some fabulous food stalls.

One of my favorite things about this area though besides the market is all the street art, you can see so many different style and artists scattered throughout the area. 

I would definitely recommend coming here hungry as there are going to be so many foods you will want to try from basically pots full of steaming mac and cheese to massive hotdogs, mexican food, and some decadent desserts.

Do you have any favorite spots or street art in the Camden area? Xx

Iconic London Landmarks | Westminster

Hello lovely reader! Happy Sunday! I hope you are all doing well. I feel like a need to provide a bit of explaining as to my lack of posting here on the blog. My explanation, I am a whole lot busier here than I had planned and school work and experiencing amazing opportunities has come before posting! The bad news is, I haven't posted anywhere near as frequently as I had planned, meaning that before I got to London I was thinking "Oh ya, I'll post after every excursion I take", then I got here and the reality was that I have been go, go, going ever since I landed! The good news is that I have been documenting every step of the way and have tons of photos and notes to share with you, so the posts will come! I want to share not only what I have experienced here in London and in other places I have visited but also tips for anyone who is considering or planning on studying abroad. For today's post I wanted to share what I think is the best way to start off your time in London, whether it be for a few days, months, or even years.

The Westminster area is the perfect place to start because it allows you to get a lot of the touristy things accomplished in one go, seeing many of London's iconic landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Horse Guards Parade, and Trafalgar Square! Now I know this may sound like a lot but I promise you they are all within walking distance of each other which makes for a nice and easy day.

If you are taking the tube I would highly recommend starting out from Westminster station. You literally step out of the station and Big Ben is right in front of you, looking beautiful and majestic. It's a moment for sure. After seeing it in person multiple times I truly believe that photos do not do it justice. There are so many amazing gold and architectural details at the top of the tower. 

You can then either walk across the bridge and to check out the London Eye or head towards Parliament and see Westminster Abbey.

There is sooo much history within this Church, over 1000 years. I haven't been inside yet but am planning to visit before I leave. You can go inside the church for free for worship services. Again the outside of this church is covered in details, both on the sides and the front of the building. 

Then, if you are there on a Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday (always check the website to be sure) head towards Buckingham Palace around 11am to see the changing of the guards.

Of course you must checkout Buckingham Palace, see the guards, and have a look through the gift shop. Fun Fact, you can tell if the Queen is in based on the flag flying above the palace. If the Union Jack is flying it means she is not currently there and if the Royal Standard is flying then the Queen is in residence! I have been there twice and both times the Union Jack has been up so maybe the third time is the charm?

If it is a nice day, you can have a walk through St. James Park along The Mall towards the Horse Guards Parade.

Then checkout the infamous horse guards, snap a pick or give the gorgeous horses a pet. They don't bite......usually!

From the Horse Guards Parade, walk up Whitehall Street and you can conclude your tour with the lovely lions in Trafalgar Square. This area holds an idealic London-esque view especially when the sun is setting. If you stand at the foot of the lions and look down Whitehall Street you will be able to see Big Ben standing tall amongst the trees and buildings.

Just lovely. So as I said this is the first of many more to come! I have been more "lively" active over on instagram so if you haven't already, be sure to follow @notexactlyplainjane ! Xx