Everlasting Basics

(dupe) Forever 21 | Zipped Jeans: (dupe) Zara | Patent Boots: (dupe) Topshop

Hunting through my wardrobe, I wanted to pick items that best showed how basics create a perfect, effortless outfit. I bought this striped, turtleneck crop top from Forever21 a couple of months back. It hangs nicely and long enough so that it doesn't ride up like some crops tend to do. Stripes are one of my favourite staple prints to own so it always comes in handy to invest in at least one. These are the faux leather trousers I wore in my last post which just shows how much I wear them! The zips (which unfortunately don't double up as pockets) give the outfit an edgy twist that styles seamlessly with the patent black boots. I purchased these comfy boots from H&M almost 4 months ago for £35.00 if I remember rightly and I can see them lasting me for a long time. H&M are amazing for stocking fashionable ankle boots that don't hurt the bank account.

Because I purchased all of the items above a couple months prior to this post, a lot of them aren't for sale any more. Instead, I've linked to some look-a-likes that are as good as the real thing! Let me know if you recreate the look yourself or like what I pulled together.

Brand Crush Alert! Solace London

I'm sure we've all heard and seen quite enough to do with the Grammy's now. But, on a final note, I couldn't bring the weekend to a close without giving props to Jhene Aiko's beautiful Grammy-brunch outfit. Her tiny frame looked gorgeous in the satin backless crop top, which flared perfectly at the hem to show off Jhene's enviable flat stomach. 

Jhene can be seen wearing Solace London, a brand recently founded in the Summer of 2013. The designer is already sure to be a keen favourite with high-street shoppers who have the budget to indulge on the heftier side of the price tag. Solace London offers elegant womenswear but for the 21st century woman, designing cutting edge dresses and separates for any glamorous occasion.

From left to right:

Solace London silver wide-leg trouser: Here

Solace London white cropped top: Here

Nasty Gal pale pink trousers (30% off): Here

Jhene isn't the only celeb to be seen rocking this designer. Jennifer Lopez was recently spotted on the Jimmy Fallon show, promoting her latest film 'Boy Next Door' whilst slaying these sateen Solace London trousers. And, not so long ago, none other than the trend setters themselves, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, bombarded their Instagram accounts of each other posing in their favourite dresses from the Solace London capsule collection.

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