NINE SUMMER WEDDING GUEST DRESSES YOU'LL WEAR AGAIN

Whilst I’m not frugal (or remotely good with money for that matter…) I definitely shop with CPW in mind. CPW - to the uninitiated - is w*nky fashion editor speak for ‘cost per wear’ aka. the cost of a garment vs how many times it sees the light of day. I live in a bedsit (in case you are labouring under the misapprehension that my life is glamourous…), with zero space for surplus clothing - hence why my local charity shop, friends, housemates and sister receive regular sartorial handouts. So the concept of buying a dress designated for the races or a wedding, only to be resigned to the back of my closet post-event is alien to me. That’s not to say I don’t have a handful of smartish dresses – I just choose styles that offer mileage past the main event. With this mantra in mind, here’s nine lovely dresses that will look equally at home (with the addition of a smart jacket and closed toe shoe) in the office as they do in the church pews. CPW FTW!

Top row from L - R: Maisie blush pink dress, Whistles. Daniella tie front dress, Iris and Ink. Margot two tone mini dress, Iris and Ink. Middle row from L-R: Terri  blue crepe dress, Iris and Ink. Colour block Toola dress, Coast. Cross back fit and flare dress, Whistles. Bottom row L-R: Marina cross back jumpsuit, Whistles. The Connaught column dress, The Fold. Bolina jacquard jumpsuit, Coast. 

MY FATHER'S DAY PLAYLIST WITH HMV

It might come as a surprise to learn that one of the most avid readers of this blog is my dad. I’m incredibly lucky to have supportive parents who have helped me realise some of my ambitions, encouraging me to study Fashion PR and lending a hand with my street style photos when I started out as a blogger (boyfriend-less blogger problems…). My Dad is so sweetly proud of my achievements, he has even half-jokingly christened himself ‘FOLFF’; explaining this stands for father of La Fashion Folie (!)

When HMV recently got in contact to ask me to put together a post for father’s day, I thought it would be a lovely opportunity to talk about FOLFF on here. We share a similar taste in music – so in collaboration with my favourite record store, continue reading after the jump for father’s day playlist:

SNEAKS OF THE WEEK - THE SS16 TRAINER EDIT

Lazy dressers (aka me!) rejoice – the athlesiure trend (that’s fashion editor speak for sportswear) isn’t going anywhere. If you’re a sneaker novice, you can’t go wrong with Converse or a box-fresh pair of Stan Smith’s –  true wardrobe staples. If you’re seeking something fashion-forward, I’ve rounded up four key trainer trends for the season; flatform soles, white pumps with-a-twist, sneaks with a sporty aesthetic and super-luxurious embellished styles (Miu Miu’s crystal embellished pair will set you back a cool £1,025). There’s a trainer for every occasion - just don’t wear them to gym (!) 

Flatforms from L-R: DKNY Trainers, Daniel Footwear. Ash Snakeskin Trainers, Grazia Shop. Gold glitter flatforms, Office. 

White pumps from L-R: Copenhagen star trainers, Topshop.  Cork-trimmed Stan Smiths, Net-a-porter.com. Metallic leather trainers, Next. 

Sporty from L-R: Nike woven, Net-a-porter.com. Stella Sport, Zalando. DKNY trainers, Daniel Footwear. 

Embellished: Carvela Lullaby flats, House of Fraser. Miu Miu crystal embellished, Net-a-porter.com. Carvela embellished slip-ons, House of Fraser.

LFF OUTFITS: ROADTESTING BAUKJEN'S HIGH SUMMER COLLECTION

Behind the smoke and mirrors of blogging; when photographer Natasha and I shot this post the weather was overcast and less than summer-like and we were in a hurry to catch the last glimpses of day light after a long Tuesday in the office.  It all goes to show what a great camera lens and a touch of post- editing can do, it's refreshing to be honest sometimes and share the truth behind the mechanics of blogging!