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Next Autumn Press Day 2017 - Key Trends // #NextPressDay
24 May 2017
The RSA, London, UK
On 18 May 2017, I travelled from Leeds to London to check
out Next's Autumn 2017 line and I was not disappointed. Whoever I head to Next
Press Day the first thing I'm always blown away by is the venue and this time
was no different. It was held at the The RHA in the heart of London and was
full of fashionable. My blog followers know I'm a fan of any building with
exposed brick inside so as soon as I walked in I was obsessed. I noticed quite
a few trends walk walking around, and found it difficult not to say "I
want that" with every other piece I picked up.
WOMEN'S
The immediate vibe I got from the womenswear section was
"femininity". There were quite a flushing blushing florals and floaty
dresses that came as a pleasant surprise. I love the idea of giving women a
glamour touch in each outfit, and the pieces do exactly this. They enhance the
feminine silhouette in a simple and stylish way.
As this is the Autumn Press Day I definitely expected the typical "fall colours": browns, greens, mustard yellows and navy blues. And I certainly found them, but with an awesome twist. My first impression was a preppy-school-Blair-Waldorf inspired line, with a hint of traditional autumn style. The plaid, tartan and dogtooth styles are making an elegant comeback in the best way possible. From stunning suede skirts to classic tartan, I can't wait to shop this section. Plus, I become highkey obsessed with a bright burgundy leather jacket featuring a fur collar... I want.
Finally, I couldn't escape the endless pieces with gorgeous prints on. What I loved the most about this trends, is that it wasn't just a dress with a basic print on that'll fade after ten washes. There are laced dresses with detailed appliqué patterns on, and cotton numbers with intricate detail on. Each piece looked unique and would be easy to dress around, as they catch the eye immediately. I loved that the prints stuck within the colour scheme and took inspiration from the fashion trends originating from long ago.
ACCESSORIES
With the accessories, there was a huge emphasis on detail, and lots of little things that made them so great. Clearly inspired from the era of big statements and glamour, there was an enormous range of items to fall in love with. I found it hard to pick favourites, but the super-glam slouch ankle boot (pictured above) was a definitely yes from me, just imagine rocking those babies on a girly night out! Similarly, the textured boots took centre stage, stealing the spotlight from the over-the-knee nude boots.
HOME
If you follow me on Pinterest (I just hit 1000 followers -
yay me), you know how obsessed I can be over interiors. I mean, I have a board
for each of my favourite rooms in the home. Next's home section was the first
place I headed because I knew I was going to love it - I always do! The whole
range was Scandinavian-inspired, but with the added Brooklyn, New York element.
The exposed brick as a background certainly helped sell the items for me, and I
loved the geometric styles mixed with wooden and metal must-haves. Everything
was simply stylish, but still practical. There's nothing worse than having a
totally unique chest of drawers or bedside table that you can't use because the
drawers are tiny and barely open. I got a real autumnal feel from this line,
but it wasn't drab and boring. The mix of old and new from old wood and modern
shapes made the collection appear refreshing and quirky. I love the use of
brighter colours for the smaller products, which will immediately brighten up a
room. Individually, each item was a statement, but nothing clashed -
perfection.
All About That Backpack
30 November 2016
Happy last day of November! I’m making it a thing, it’ll
catch on. It’s so unbelievably cold right now. Actually, it is believably cold
because it’s winter, but I feel like it’s an English think to talk about how
the weather is totally unexpected no matter what time of year it is.
Next Spring 2017 Press Day
6 November 2016
Marylebone, London, UK
The lovely people at Next invited me down to London on 02
November to check out some of the pieces that will be features in the Spring
2017 collection, from Womenswear right through to the stunning Homeware range. Spending
a day in London is exciting as it is, but being able to have a sneak peak and
the newest trends is one sweet cherry on top. As I walked into One Marylebone,
the wide variety of clothing and
accessories immediately gave me a ‘jungle’ feel, as the shelves were decorated
with leaves, vibrant green plants and wooden crates. The room was lively,
perfect for spring.
Jolly Jumper
25 March 2015
Eldwick, Bingley, Bingley, West Yorkshire BD16, UK
There are some items in my closet that I can never let go of, either because they have a sentimental touch or a significant memory I like to remember attached to them. With this jumper, it was the first item I bought on a shopping trip with my friends when I was only twelve. This may not seem like a very big deal, but when I was younger, shopping trips to the city centre were a huge thing, especially when there were no parents. It's a lot different now and tweens seem to be skipping the awkward pink jeans stage I went through. Surprisingly, this jumper still fits as I bought a large size all those years ago. It has stuck with me and stayed in great condition ever since. The sweater slowly became my favourite, and during the winter I would wear it just about everywhere.
Jumper // Topshop
Jeans // Urban Outfitters
Bag // Next
Shoes // Next
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