Cashmere

Crumpet

A weekend of sunshine has got everyone excited for lighter evenings, balmier temperatures and more hours of sunshine and with Spring fast approaching, there's never been a better time to update your wardrobe. And so, out with the chunky knits, the over-sized parkas and the wooly tights in order to make way for some hot new editions for spring. As always, The Amazing Blog gang have been keeping our collective eyes peeled for inspirational ideas to add to our wardrobes. Certainly one of our favourite finds has been Crumpet, whose latest collection is a fabulous selection of pop Cashmere colours and prints like never before.

Expanding its current Cashmere staples to introduce luxury bright colours, fresh prints, jersey basics and lace embellishments, the Spring/Summer collection is made up of effortlessly cool pieces perfect for mix and matching. A plethora of popping bold colours in classic shapes provide everyday staples for the fashion loving woman. Long cardigans in vivid tones offer the perfect balance of streamlined simplicity and are perfect for pairing with neautral basics. Dip-dye directional tones look fantastic on maxi dresses and waterfall cardis and the tunic reappear for Spring/Summer in an adorable ditsy print. Paying tribute to fashion's love of lace, Crumpet's skater dresses and embellished cardigans give the perfect chic look for evening wear and delicately adorned shoulders give a truly feminine but ultra-cool appearance. And for balmy Summer nights we know we'll be donning their racer-back maxis and sundresses which give a  truly relaxed but flattering silhouette. We've been visualising our Spring/Summer wardrobes all afternoon...now where's the sun gone?

Crumpet is available to buy online here.

Festive Fashion

Christmas always brings with it the age-old dilema of wanting to avoid frostbite without sacrificing in the style stakes. Bare legs are no longer appropriate attire, however slathered in self tan they are, and leaving the house without gloves often results in a rather unattractive blue tinge on one's hands. Thus, we've searched far and wide for some hidden gems that will keep you both feeling warm and looking hot!

For anyone wanting to cover up a pasty set of pins without opting for the middle-aged staple of 20 denier tights, help is at hand. Put an extra sparkle in your outfits this season with the Classic Crystal Hosiery Collection from Candy Baker.  The collection features subtle and sexy designs that are sure to catch some admiring glances and well-deserved compliments.  This unexpected touch to traditional hosiery is a glamorous and flattering way to accessorize anything from the classic LBD to an edgier party ensemble. The Back Seam: £33.

If you're looking for some sumptuous accessories, Aruna Seth is a well-respected name in the shoe world and her unique designs are characterised by Swarovski Crystals and impeccable trims.  No stranger to the red carpet, Aruna’s exquisite designs are the ultimate in evening wear elegance and come in a series of matching sets such as the red satin and butterfly.  With accessories these decadent and show-stopping, who needs a dress? Clutch Bag: £355.

You may recognize some of Baronessa’s designs from the pages of your favourite magazines and newspapers as the jewellery brand’s knack for affordable luxury has landed it in good favour with likes of Vogue.  Baronessa calls itself jewellery to fall in love with, and it’s girly and elegant designs might have you doing just that.  With its midrange prices, don’t be fooled- Baronessas pieces have a classic and timeless quality and they may just become the centrepieces of your jewellery collection. Gold Hammered Bracelet: £35.

And in keeping with the staying warm but stylish theme are these beautiful animal print cashmere scarves from www.black.co.uk. Etheral in appearance and featherlight in texture, these luxurious scarves are a fantastic alternative to a thick cable knit that, although warm, is hardly the ideal pairing with a LBD. Made from pure cashmere and gauze woven, a method that creates an ultra-light tactility, these are the ultimate in festive finery. Prices start at £125 and the scarves are available in four prints - peacock, giraffe, leopard and anaconda snake. They are also offering a 10% discount to readers of this blog just enter AMAZING10 on the check out.

Finally, for a one-stop shop for perfect presents is Lusso-London, which offers divine accessories and clothing sourced from around the world. Taking their name from the Italian for luxury, Lusso-London stocks a whole host of decadent gift ideas, whether treating yourself or buying for a loved one. We think these red and grey woolen gloves are perfect for winter, and adore their unique two-tone design. Also available in grey/purple and brown/green colour combinations, they make an ideal accesorry for a post-roast country walk. Woolen gloves: £40.