London stylewatch: Three basics all the cool girls love

Good afternoon (or late morning) to you. I'm here in London and things are going really well. I love this city more than I can explain- if there is a city more akin to my aesthetic and POV I can't think of one (besides NY of course). I adore this cloudy chilly place and am grateful I'm here. Will have more for you on my hijinks in the UK but one thing I must point out, inevitably, is style. People in London have style in absolute spades.  

So if you're packing for a trip to London miladies and you need some tips- here's one, or rather, three.

Dark trousers (preferably cropped)
Dark jumpers/sweaters
Brogues

Repeat.

Trousers/jumpers/brogues. That's all you need really. And maybe if you're the type, a dress or skirt to wear with said brogues. Or a feminine blouse like above. Lovely innit?

Let it be known that every stylish girl here wears this look. And it's absolutely fantastic. I've been seeing a bit of front pleating in the trousers with a higher waist, and brogues with a little ankle sock are very much a thing. The jumpers should be well worn in and a bit ratty. It's better that way, a bit more punk rock. Not too perfect. More tomboy than lady lady. It's utilitarian chic at its best and with a bit of red lipstick, it becomes sexy in its own right. Such a cool and confident look.

But my own relationship with brogues is a complex one. They don't look great on me and I try desperately to buy a perfect pair each year and usually fail. The ones I can rock are far more streamlined (think a nice clean slim oxford) than the proper variety like a Church's or Doc Marten. I can't go full clunk. It's frumpy on me but variations abound and I adore a good trouser brogue jumper vibe. I'm all about a menswear moment as you know and I felt inspired to share. Just in case you're packing for a trip here- jeans are always great. Leather moto great too. But you need a brogue and a jumper and a trouser to fully embrace the London look. I adore it and look forward to more inspiration and loveliness. Just remember that magic formula wherever you are- TJB. TJ to the B.

Ooh and read this little wiki thing if you want to know the history of the brogue. Interesting stuff.

I'm in love with London and in love with its fabulous style. Cause that's what's up this well heeled Wednesday in the UK. Yours, in God Save. XO