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OOTD/ May day

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It only feels like last week when we were planning the Easter bank holiday and now May Day is nearly upon us. We're not complaining, everyone loves a long weekend. 

We've been really lucky this month, not an April shower in sight, so it's time to embrace the weather this bank holiday and we've got the perfect May Day outfit to suit every weekend plan. 





We are still in LOVE with the Monochrome trend for Summer, but we have played with the patterns and textures to create a summery version. The wide leg culottes are from Topshop. Topshop never let us down with the beautiful patterns for every season, this one no exception, with an overlapping busy floral print. We teamed it with a cotton scalloped textured tank. It's the perfect length, as you can tuck into the culottes or wear it loose over the top if you're having a lot to eat and drink. The scalloping softens the look.

It's time to dig out your sandals and cut out shoes. We went for a patent sandal version of a school shoe. The buckles and patent finish bring a bit of formality to the outfit, but still able to show a bit of flesh. This black leather rucky is great for a day out to pack all your essentials in. It's very versatile as it has a small strap, so it can be held as a handbag too.

When picking jewellery for this outfit, we were stuck for choice, as The Adorning Ava Monochrome Trend has such strong pieces this season. In the end, we decided on The Kyla Black Jewel Rope Necklace, as it's sets off the outfit perfectly. The design of the necklace is almost made to wear with the culottes. We chose The Leila Monochrome Hoop Earrings. The hoops bring of extra detail to the outfit. Don't forget, the sun is out so your outfit isn't complete without a pair of shades. The Black Round Cat Eye Sunglasses are one of our fave pairs at AAHQ.  They make any outfit look stylish.

Don't forget, it is England, so make sure you've packed you pocket umbrella. Those April showers have a way of creeping into May. For a Summery fresh look, keep your make up simple with a quick flick of eye liner and a clear lipgloss.

- Becky x

OOTD// Work Wear to Evening

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We all know how long it can take us to get ready for an evening out, but for a lot of us this isn't a luxury we have, juggling work life, home life and a social life. 


Here's a few changes you can make to your work wear in 10 minutes to transform your look into a stylish, glamorous evening ensemble. 

Work wear to Evening


Work Wear
If you know you're off out quite soon after you clock off, keep the outfit for work quite simple with a tailored pair of suit pants and a  chiffon shirt. Wear a seamless tank vest underneath, just in case the shirt is slightly see through. Team it with a black blazer. We've gone for a loose peplum blazer, for a fitted and feminine silhouette. Wear a pair of point stilettos. They're smart, chic and versatile. To glam up a very simple work wear look, add a statement necklace. The Ariella Black teardrop Jewel necklace looks great at the office. It's quite subtle, but still making a statement to the whole look. For the office, go for an over sized black tote. This is perfect if you have to rush off, as you can fill your bag with your makeup, deodorant, perfume, etc and redo on your commute home, or if your going out straight from work, reapply in the toilets. Wear your hair in a bun to work and spray with lots of hairspray to hold it neatly in place foe the entire day. 

Evening Wear
To transform your workwear outfit, roll up your tailored pants so that they're ankle length. This gives the look a bit more character and it's less formal looking. Lose the shirt and now wear the tank vest as a crop top. It's a very casual top, therefore transforming the whole look. Pair it with the peplum blazer, which keeps the outfit looking chic, but without the shirt underneath, makes the whole attire sexy and a definite head turner. Change your necklace for a bit of colour. We've gone for The Lydia Jewel Collar Necklace, as the orange is vibrant and summery. Apply a thick layer of lippy in the same shade as your necklace. Swap the large tote for a sleek boxed clutch. We went for this cool and quirky clutch from River Island, giving the whole look a bit of style and coolness. Finally pull your hair out of the bun its been in all day and run your fingers through it, leaving volumous wavy hair. In just 10 short minutes, we have created a completely different look that no one would suspect you've been in all day. 

- Becky x



OOTD// BANK HOLIDAY BESTS

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It's official, the bank holiday has arrived! It's the first one of the year and we couldn't be more ready for it. It's a time to hang out with your friends and family, whether it be rocking out 'til 3 am or catching up on Netflix surrounded by Easter egg wrappers.

We've put together the perfect Easter outfit, if you're heading out this mini break. It's a four night weekend, so there's no excuse!




90's disco is a huge trend this season! The mini dress has made a comeback paired with super chunky mules. The high street is full of tin foil like garments, chunky flatforms and tiny skirts/ dresses.

We've gone for a fitted shimmery white mini dress and paired it with a boxy leather jacket for a sexy grunge feel. Wear it with any type of heel, as long as it's chunky and has a blocky look to it. On this occasion, we've picked a simple leather mule.

The bag is a silver sparkle clutch with buckle detailing and a messenger strap included if you're sick of holding your bag while trying to drink and dance.

Tha Adorning Ava Monochrome range works great for the 90s disco trend. The Abby Statement Monochrome Necklace sits beautifully with the shimmery mini and The Danica Silver Jewel Cuff adds a bit of character to the outfit.

 Finish with a smudgey eye for a 90s grunge feel. You can afford to use a colour, as the outfit is very plain in colour. We've gone for a purple haze, as this seems to be the big 'it' shade this season with Derek Lam, Vera Wang and Mathew Williamson all a fan.

There you have, the perfect outfit for any evening! If it's a tad chilly, add a pair of tights and go for a chunky boot, still in keeping with the trend, but much more sensible if it's torrential rain.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

- Becky x



OOTD // PHILLIP LIM STYLE STEAL

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In case we hadn't already made it abundantly clear, we absolutely adore the monochrome trend this season! Phillip Lim certainly didn't fail to impress us with his SS15 collection, mixing crisp whites with blocks of black, slashed shapes and nude accessories. We're here to show you how you can recreate one of his runway looks at a fraction of the cost, with a little added sparkle courtesy of Adorning Ava.


The make up artists for the Phillip Lim show kept faces fresh, with nothing but some light contouring, a hint of eye definition and some serious brows. The Sleek Brow Kit is a copy of the Benefit Brow Zings set, and a bargain at only £8.50! You can order it online or in Boots, but it's constantly selling out, so be sure to stock up if you manage to spot it. Throw your hair up in a messy bun and don't worry about any hairspray - set your wispy hairs free for this look.

Since you're sticking to minimal make up, you can really go to town with your jewellery. Our Abby Statement Monochrome Jewel Collar blends in perfectly to the monochrome trend and will complement your colour block look perfectly. At less than £20 for such a statement piece, you can't go wrong!

Although we love this designer ensemble, not all of us can handle baring quite that much stomach so soon after Christmas. We found this Lovers + Friends crop trop with a less extreme cut out to show just a hint of skin. Pair it with this unique asymmetric hem block monochrome skirt from Sheinside for an almost exact match.

Just because we're heading into better weather doesn't mean you can't get out your favourite black leather jacket. With this barely there outfit, you'll feel cold from even the slightest breeze, so be sure to layer up a little. We love this Noisy May number with a zip all the way up to the neck, so you can decide exactly how covered or uncovered you want to be.

Gladiator sandals are set to make a return this season, but for a more feminine take on the trend, try a pair of lace up sandal heels - like these Stuart Weitzman beauties - with ankle detail and a soft nude colour. Add a matching nude handbag, such as this Faith piece, with a choice of strap lengths and boxy shape to finish off your style steal.

- Ella x

OOTD // IN THE MONOCHROME ZONE

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A huge trend that seems to make an appearance every season is monochrome, due to the fact that the trend screams sophistication, style and chicness. This year is no exception with pioneers such as Givenchy and Chanel leading the way. Monochrome is bolder than ever, with designers experimenting with textures, prints and and every shade of gray in between (50 shades I may add).

We have looked at how to wear monochrome in a classic and glamorous way, but to pull off monochrome as day wear in a stylish and edgy manner may seem a little harder to master. But we're here to tell you differently. It;s actually really easy to put a casual outfit together with a few classic pieces that will see you through many seasons to come.


A white shirt is a mandatory item in any girls closet, but this year shirts of got bigger and baggier. Long gone are the fitted shirts we have seen in earlier trends and in it's place a boyfriend shirt. It's a brilliant way to look stylish in a slouchy and comfortable way. We love this shirt from Topshop, as it's so versatile. We have paired it with a pair of ripped jeans from River Island to give the whole look an edgy, grungy feel. We've gone for a super skinny fit, but if you're more comfortable in "mom" jeans, this will work just as well.

Every outfit isn't complete without the extras... the accessories. It's all about accessorizing! We have picked out a soft over sized faux leather bag from Topshop. The fabric of the bag is great for this look, a little textured and the softness gives the bag real character. it also has a long messenger strap, perfect for the day if you're planning on doing a heavy work out of retail therapy. If your sick of wearing heels and your feet are screaming for a day off, try a pair of black ankle boots. We've gone for another trusty item from Topshop with a brushed silver chain as embellishment. It gives the whole outfit a bit of glamour without having to put on the killer sling backs.

The most importnat thing about this attire is the jewellery. without it, the outfit looks unimaginative and dull. The shirt we've picked screams out for a chunky statement necklace. The Ariella Necklace from Adorning Ava is perfect for that, with the ornate black jewels contrasting against the crisp white shirt. The clear crystals and gun metal chain pulls the whole outfit together creating a chic, but edgy feel. If you're more of an earring kind of girl, these Leila Monochrome Hoop Earrings compliment the outfit perfectly and are a steal at £7. Our new Monochrome collection has just landed filled with an array of statement necklaces and ornate earrings that would pair perfectly with our chosen outfit.

Finally add a sleek black flick of eyeliner from Bobbi Brown. The gel is brilliant if you haven't got the steadiest of hands, as you can apply it with ease, even if you're in a rush. Finish with a hue of gray with your favourite nail polish, ours is Amarapura from Nars. That's it!


All our monochrome collection is available now, stay tuned to see a sneak peek of our next collection coming soon...

- Becky x

OOTD // SS15 SNEAK PEEK

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The wait is over - our SS15 preview is finally here! Over the coming weeks we'll be adding more sneak peeks at our collection, but for now we've got an exclusive look at some of our monochrome pieces.

Monochrome is set to be one of the biggest trends of the season, and unlike colourful trends it's much easier to wear. We've pulled together a casual evening look for those upcoming barbecues none of us can wait for!


White is a classic summer colour, and when wearing the monochrome trend this season it's important to get in as much white as you can - not least because you'll boil in head to toe black in the summer heat! These simple white MOTO jeans with ripped knees add a little bit of edge to your look. Pair with a white cami vest and wear a longline black kimono to add some contrast.

Chelsea boots arrived several season ago and aren't set to fade into the background yet. Their chunky heels and platform base make them a comfortable and easy way to add some height. We love this matte grey pair from Missguided; plus they're in the sale!

One of our favourite pieces from our SS15 Monochrome trend collection has to be the Abby Statement Monochrome Jewel Collar. It's super chunky and incorporates both black and white to give your necklace some definition. Plus, the thick silver chain goes great with our Miley Chunky Chain Cuff! If you haven't got yours yet,  they're now in the sale for just £4.99!

To complete your look, carry an oversized black clutch, like this amazing Missguided snakeskin effect bag. Either continue the trend throughout your make up with a flick of black eyeliner (heavy winged eyes are a big beauty trend for SS15!) and white nail polish, or add a pop of colour. Neon brights will make their grand return in summer so you can wear two trends in one outfit!

We'll be announcing on our blog when our new pieces are available for purchase, so stay tuned!

- Ella x

OOTD // CARRY ON WITH CANDY PINK

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In our last post we told you how you could carry forward the Lydia Collar into SS15 with ease; this time we show you how to wear pink. Ice cream pastels like candy pink are set to be huge this coming season, so don't be afraid to bring out your inner Barbie girl!


White is one of the ultimate summer colours every year, which is ideal since it goes with near enough every other colour under the sun! Every wardrobe should have a plain white dress in it somewhere, and we think this River Island strappy high neck mini is a great example. The embellished collar means there's no need for a necklace and you can focus purely on finding the perfect earrings to wear it with!

Whether you're dressing for day or night, a white dress will look great with a pair of black shoes, like these Kurt Geiger gladiator sandals or embellished heels. Plus, monochrome is another of SS15's key colour combos, so you can kill two trends with one outfit! Wear with your favourite black bag - we love this snakeskin effect black wrist strap clutch from Topshop for a little more texture.

Our Heidi Pastel Pink Jewel Earrings are seriously oversized and are sure to make a statement. The sweet candy pink colour of the main beads will definitely keep the attention on you, plus they'll compliment your sunkissed tan!

Natural, glowing skin is a big beauty trend in SS15, so don't over do your make up - just add lashings of mascara for some added length and definition. Give your look an extra splash of colour with a couple of coats of vibrant pink nail polish.

The Adorning Ava SS15 exclusive preview will be here soon, so keep an eye out on our blog and social media pages to see it first!

- Ella x