Along with four other lovely bloggers, I’ve been working with Boden and Stylist.co.uk to promote some of fashion’s more classic pieces. We were each assigned a wardrobe staple and asked to style our piece up for the spring/summer season – I was given the classic cropped trouser and you can see the other bloggers’ picks here.

Women’s trousers*, c/o Boden | Shirt, TK Maxx | Sweater, Zara | Heels, Zara | Clutch, c/o Dune | Necklace, Zara | Glasses, Orla Kiely for Boots Opticians | Lipstick, Topshop’s All About Me

These navy Boden trousers* aren’t my usual skinny denims, so I wanted to go for a slightly different look. I teamed them with a loose shirt and colour-pop sweater, finishing off with a clashing clutch and neutral heels for a spring outfit that’s lighter and more suited to the warmer days we should be enjoying in early March. Sadly they’re yet to materialise but I’m hoping I can bust out this look again soon!

Boden and Stylist.co.uk are currently giving away £500 to spend at Boden – a chance to get some style staples in your wardrobe, maybe? All the details are here – let me know if you enter so I can send some luck your way!

How would you wear a classic pair of cropped trousers?

Heads up! I was paid for my work with Boden and Stylist.co.uk. Paid links are highlighted with a *.

I’m a long-time fan of leopard print. Despite their cheap ‘n’ nasty reputation, animal prints have the potential to look so classic – I think they encapsulate that nonchalant, no-fucks-to-give Parisian style perfectly. You just need to know how to wear them.

Faux fur coat, ASOS | Jumper, Boutique by Jaeger | Jeans, Topshop Leighs | Flats, Vagabond c/o Sarenza | Bag, Mulberry | Necklace, Primark | Lipstick, Topshop’s Rio Rio | Sunglasses, Jigsaw

When I spotted (lol) my homegirl Kristabel wearing this ASOS leopard print coat, I knew it had to be mine. I’ve been looking for a nice, full-length faux fur coat for a while and as this one was just £21 (down from £70!) I wasn’t too fussed about the impending spring weather and the possibility I wouldn’t get to wear it ’til next winter. Not that I needed to worry about THAT – thanks for the snow, Universe.

When it comes to wearing leopard print, there are only three things you need:

– Stripes
– Denim
– Red lipstick

Stick to this formula and you’ll never stray into Bet Lynch territory. Promise. Throw in a good pair of black leather flats and you’re in Off Duty Supermodel mode. This is the coat I’ll chuck over my oh-god-it’s-Monday-and-I’m-late-for-whatever-it-is-I’m-doing outfits.

How do you wear leopard print?

PS – Yes, I am wearing sunglasses in the snow. It was VERY bright this morning!

A few weeks ago, an email dropped into my inbox. Most of my incoming mail is met with a sigh and the delete button (unsolicited e-newsletters will be the death of me, I swear), but this particular email made me do a giddy little dance.

It was from Swag & Stare, a new company with a mission to rework the way we buy glasses. If you’ve read this blog for a while you may remember my dalliances with online optics – I’ve tried a few different sites but have never been hugely impressed. Yes, there are plenty of places to buy designer frames… but what about the cheaper, brand-own styles? US sites like BonLook have been getting it right for years, but in the UK there’s a gaping chasm between high-end frames and NHS specs…

So when I clapped eyes on the amazing, vintage-inspired range from Swag & Stare, I was excited. My personal eyewear preference is big, bold and square, but I’d wear almost every pair on this site. From dainty and classic to geek chic, there’s a style to suit everyone and at £95 including lenses they’re affordable, too.

Dress, Whistles | Jacket, ASOS | Heels, Clarks c/o Sarenza | Necklace, Whistles | Ring, Primark | Bag, Mulberry | Glasses, ‘Tryst’ c/o Swag & Stare | Lipstick, Sartorial by Topshop

Swag & Stare came to visit me at my studio in Leeds and I choose four pairs of glasses for a special ‘Glasses of the Week’ series. My first pair are ‘Tryst‘ in the honey colourway – much smaller than my usual style but very sleek and stylish. I paired them with khaki and leopard print – I love the colours together and the lighter frames are lovely and subtle.

Do you wear glasses? What style do you go for? Are you a one-frame woman or do you like to chop and change?