Flavour of the month

Autumn is in full swing, the nights are about to get darker

 and things are getting a little bewitched. 

Trends
AW19 is here and we are waiting for the high street to play catch up. Expect power shoulders, colour block and the return of the cape (a 2015 trend I just couldn't get away from). From the Bottega bag and slides covering head to toe of any FROWer to the blend of Victoria B shades hot in the eyes of any make up lovers palette, AW19 reminds of what fall really is about. A season of classics in a new dimension.

Christmas releases
Will we be airbrushing with Charlotte Tilbury? Slick with an anticipated uncovered Huda? Or drenched in the dreamiest scent? I always begin my Christmas shopping in September but this year I am underwhelmed. Some of the hottest festive launches are around the corner this October, don't miss out.

Technology
Ok, so it's a new year and new Apple season. Everyone has so much to say when it comes to a new Apple release but for me this year a state of the art camera and a midnight green just about cuts it. I am a sucker for new shades and intricate detail. The pro provides just that.

Affairs in order
Will they? Won't they? Three years after a Brexit vote and we are still in a struggle to define the history of this country, October 31st is the next milestone in our development. What will happen? Our guess is as good as anyones.
     Unless you have slept through the past few months Greta Thunberg would have entered your thought process. At 16 this environmental activist has once again highlighted the prominence that climate change has in our world today. Politics may not be your thing, but the globe you live on certainly is. Don't play blind to the monumental change that you could be a part of.

For your viewing
This time every year Gossip Girl returns for me. The seasons are in sync and with great outfits, scandals and S&B in their prime, what more could you ask for?
    In complete contrast the other view playing on my mind is Star Wars. The finale of the latest trilogy enters the big screen this December and tickets are due a release. Lets call this a family tradition

Travel
The Greek islands forever appear on our Instagram feeds over the course of the Summer months. An array of gorgeous white buildings and the deepest of blue seas. In our amazement no one expected to find them at the top of our wander list this Autumn. The weather delights, the crowds have fleed and island hopping continuously appeals to the many. Have you considered switching your usual city break for Mykonos and Santorni in the Autumn air?

The next three months see trends arise as the day progress. 

Watch this space my darlings, the flavour of month is about to get that little more juicy.

 

Twenty six at 26

Five years ago I wrote a post called '21 things I have learnt since turning 21'

Well a lot can happen in five years my darlings. Here are my twenty six at 26.

 

1. Chill the f out (also one of my resolutions)

2. So you are in your mid 20's? You still have time

3. Your work/life balance will make or break you

4. Your closest circle will shrink 

5. Negative energy? Walk away 

6. Stand your ground

7. Sign off

8. Placing pressure on yourself will never get you any further

9. Those who matter will stay

10. Be unapologetic, your opinion counts 

11. People need you, but you also need them 

12. As Blair Waldorf once said be part of the none judging breakfast club 

13. Never measure yourself against other people

14. Social media is an amazing platform for discussion but you also need to detox 

15. Failure? Don't worry, there is always a next time- and you will kill it.

16. It's ok to be married or have kids, but it is also ok to not be

17. Your gut feeling will not let you down 

18. Take a risk, we don't do boring

19. Your contribution to change in the world is monumental

20. Do the things that make you feel fulfilled 

21. Being grateful is a testament to who you are

22. Drama? Stay away

23. Make time for the things you love 

24. Never underestimate your capability 

25. You have an impact on others, you can influence in the greatest way

26. Consider the things and the actions that make you believe make you happy and strive for them

Here is to the next five. 

All my love,

Tashaa xo

SS20 Fashion week | The low down

Spring/Summer 20 fashion week is here and it is the one that we have all been awaiting. Whether it is a Victoria Beckham Sunday, a classic Chanel Tuesday or a Bottega Veneta season that we cannot all get enough. The hottest parties are in full glow and the best of this years street style is arising. I have a feeling it is about to be one of my favourite ready to wear runway seasons yet. 

NEW YORK

Friday 6th September

Jeremy Scott

Saturday 7th September

Self Portrait 

Kate Spade

Rebecca Minkoff

Helmut Lang

Longchamo

Christian Siriano

Brandon Maxwell

Sunday 8th September 

Tory Burch

Prabal Gurung

Tommy Hilfiger

Monday 9th September

The Row

Carolina Herrera

Zimmerman

Alice and Olivia

3.1 Phillip Lim

Anna Sui

Tom Ford

Tuesday 10th September

Vera Wang

Noon by Noor

Pamella Roland

Coach

Naeem Khan

Oscar de la Renta

Proenza Schouler

Savage x Fenty

Wednesday 11th September

Michael Kors

Dennis Basso

Badgley Mischka

Marc Jacobs

LONDON

Friday 13th September

Bora Aksu

Pam Hogg

Temperley 

Saturday 14th September 

Alexa Chung

Fyodor Golan

Sunday 15th September

House of Holland

David Koma

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Anya Hindmarch

Roland Mouret

Osman

Margaret Howell

Aspinal of London

Victoria Beckham

Emilia Wickstead

Monday 16th September

Roksanda

Erdem

Paul Costelloe

J W Anderson

Christopher Kane

Burberry

Richard Quinn

Julien Macdonald

MILAN

Wednesday 18th September

Peter Pilotto

Prada

Alberta Ferretti

No 21

Jil Sander

Thursday 19th September

Max Mara

Emporio Armani

Fendi

Bottega Veneta

Moschino

Friday 20th September

Tods

Blumarine

Sportmax

Etro

Marni

Versace

Saturday 21st September

Salvatore Ferragamo

MSGM

Ermano Scervino

Philosophy

Giorgia Armani

Missoni

Sunday 22nd September 

Boss 

Gucci

PARIS

Tuesday 24th September

Dior

Saint Laurent

Wednesday 25th September

Lanvin

Mulger

Maison Margiela

Dries Van Noten

Rochas

Thursday 26th September

Chloe 

Paco Rabanne

Ann Demeulemeester

Rick Owens

Off White

Isabel Marant

Friday 27th September

Loewe

Balmain

Issey Miyake

Nina Ricci

Celine

Saturday 28th September

Haider Ackermann

Altuzarra

Vivienne Westwood

Elie Saab

Comme des garçons

Hermes

Sunday 29th September

Balenciaga

Thom Browne

Valentino 

Givenchy

Monday 30th September

Stella McCartney

Giambattista Valli

Alexander McQueen 

Tuesday 1st October

Chanel

Miu Miu

Lacoste

Louis Vuitton

A New Era

SHE's BACK.

Hi there my darlings and welcome to a new era.
Are you ready for the ride?

September 1st will forever be my favourite day of the year.

It signifies new beginnings and an evolved you, regardless of your situation.

It's your chance to reevaluate, get back in your grind after a hot Summer and turn back into the power player we all know you are.

The truth is I fell out of love with blogging,

Social media turned toxic, 

and I just could not force myself to write about something I was no longer passionate about.

So, what changed? 

Me.

I take time out.

I find headspace.

I have a purpose.

I focus on the energy that makes me happy.

Ooohlalaa its fashion does not dwell on the past.

Lets get over it and talk about our future. 

This online space was created to make you feel good.

To talk about the things we love.

The things that get us going, 

and of course with a touch of sass along the way.

The day that stops, the day I stop.

So where am I? 

 I am starting a new job, 

I can't wait for fashion month,

I turn TWENTY SIX in a matter of days

and I am still working on chilling the f out. 

It's September 1st baby and

the best is yet come.