Minty Fresh

I Am Wearing :

Grey Maxi Jumper Dress - H&M

Green Maxi Skirt (worn underneath) - H&M (old)

Yellow Bag - Primark

Mint green Nike Free Runners - Ebay

Marble Cuff - Topshop

Amazonite Wishbone Bracelet - Astley Clarke

Sunglasses - Primark

Hair By - Mark Hill 

Trainers are a fashion week essential, especially if you are a pregnant lady with fat feet! Oh joy!

I have found that along with my growing tummy I have a growing need to wear comfortable clothes! Which has lead me to maternity wear! Although the dress in this post is just a regular oversized jumper dress from H&M Trend.

Maternity clothes are a whole different ball game - often leading to up sizing or down sizing depending on where you are shopping and what you are buying. Shopping and trying on takes twice as long as it used to and now I know what those little chairs are for in the corner of the fitting room - they are for prego girls to sit on to YANK the end of their skinny jeans over their fat feet. 

I am now best friends with my DPD & Hermes drivers who bring me boxes full of maternity gear only to take most of it back 2 days later as "it doesn't fit", "I just look fat, not pregnant", "I hate the way I look", "my bum looks too big", "I hate the way I look", "My feet are too fat to fit into these pretty little shoes", "I hate the way I look". #TheStruggleIsReal 

Who knew that pregnancy would be my biggest style challenge yet?

Bring on the challenge and the new closet full of fashion trainers ;-) 

Happy Hump Day Lovelies

XOXO

Clare Astra 

Print & Pattern : Tunic & Trousers

I Am Wearing :
Tunic - H&M Wide Leg Trousers - H&M Jewelled Sliders - F&F Oversized Round Sunglasses - New Look
Day 4 of my 5 days in F&F footwear belongs to these super cute bedazzled sandals - at just £16 they wont break your holiday clothes budget.
This H&M co-ord wide leg trousers and matching tunic is one of my fav summer purchases - worn together for maximum impact or worn separately with a basic tee or jeans - the lightweight fabric and tribal print has every element needed for a great summer outfit.
I hope you love this look as much as I do, so far it seems to have had a bit of a "marmite" reaction - you either love it or you hate it! Which camp are you in? 
(my husband is in the hate it camp ;-) )
I love it!!
Happy Hump Day Friends
MWAH Clare Astra  XOXO      

Fringe Loafers

I Am Wearing :
Sleeveless Blazer - River Island Cricket Jumper - OASAP Black Culottes - ASOS Sunglasses - New Look Fringe Loafers - F&F
 Day 2 of my 5 days in F&F shoes feature and I have opted for these cute fringe loafers - now down to just £10 these nude shoes will go with every colour in your wardrobe.
I love wearing culottes - they have the floaty freedom of a skirt without the worry of a "knicker flash" when you are running about town or sitting cross-legged on your chair at work! 
The sleeveless blazer is a big hit this season and a great way to keep warm and stay cool at the same time, something every girl in the UK struggles to do in the ever changing Great British Summer weather.
Happy Friyay darlings, I hope the weekend brings you lots of sunshine and happiness
MWAH XOXO Clare Astra

Wide Leg, Wide Brimmed Stripes!

I Am Wearing :
Floppy Hat - Primark Off Shoulder Lace Top - Primark Wide Leg Striped Trousers - H&M Pineapple Bag - H&M Oversized Sunglasses - New Look Lilac Flats - F&F
This is the first of my 5 days in F&F shoes feature - staring it off with these lilac flats - so pretty and so comfy! At a mere £12 these pastel points are a real bargain - and I know how much you girls like a bargain!!
I decided to pair them with this seasons must have wide leg palazzo pants, but they would work just as well with a floral dress for a summer party or turned up skinny jeans, a white t-shirt and a blazer for drinks with friends. Got to love a versatile summer ready shoe that you can wear time and time again.
Stay tuned for 4 more days in F&F footwear!
MWAH XOXO Clare Astra 

Baby It's Cold Outside

I Am Wearing : 
Checked Wool Coat - Peridot London c/o Tags On Sequinned T-Shirt - Glamorous c/o Asos Fashion Finder Denim Shirt - Primark BoyFriend Jeans - NewLook Glitter Heels - c/o Deichmanns Wide Brim Fedora - H&M
This is look 3 from my Asos Fashion Finder style a sequinned t-shirt 5 ways challenge.
I opted for a layered look - since it has turned super cold in the UK I was happy with this decision!!
Working sequins into your day look is a festive season must! In fact I have been happily working sequins into my day wear all year long and it has been well received by you guys and the people I meet. For some reason sequins seem to make people happy! 
A little sparkle on a dull day goes a long way.
(you can totally use that quote - I think I might make it my new mantra! LOL)
Here's to the freakin weekend friends!
MWAH Clare Astra XOXO

Sunshine Flowers & Polka Dots!

I Am Wearing -
Floral Dungarees - Primark Polka Dot Blouse - Primark Trench Coat - H&M Pink Slipons - New Look Neon Yellow Bucket Bag - TopShop Mirrored Aviators - Forever 21
Brick Lane markets on a sunny Sunday afternoon are the best!
This place is just one of the many many many reasons I love living in London - I just love whittling away the hours strolling through the streets of East London soaking up the atmosphere, the free wall art and on occasions the sunshine!!!!
I Love London - there you have it!!
MWAH
Clare Astra XOXO