Will you be my valentine? ❤

This week’s blog addresses matters of the heart, and no its not about pasta or fizz, it is in fact a fabulous Valentine’s Day gift guide. Whether your honey needs a little inspo or you simply need a shopping list for a much-deserved treat for yourself, shop the WSd love edit…

Pucker up with this kissable lip and lash print from Becksöndergaard . The fun and flirty design has been smooched all over the Lola Lèvres scarf (£32), make-up bag (£26) and weekend bag (£32). Mwah!

Perfect for Valentine’s and just about every other day of the year, the Scotch & Soda ‘Romantic’ Varsity Sweater  (£75) has set our hearts a fluttering.

Fill your home with love with the help of beautiful illustrations and words.

These joyful prints from Letterbox Lane are designed to ‘scatter joy and make people smile’ and your valentine will be beaming from ear to ear all year round with one of these beauties on the wall.

This beautiful monochrome print from Colour Moon perfectly summaries a life rule we should all live by.

For little trinkets of love, the Day velvet heart cushion (£11 or £15) and twisted wire ‘love’ sign  (£5) offer an affordable and super cute Valentine’s duo.

Presented in a scarlet box, bearing the message 'You Light Up My Life', this Parkminster candle will last much longer than a bunch of roses (£6).

Lust and love join forces in the form of Black & Sigi handmade jewellery. The current collection showcases the signature ‘wrapped technique’ that has become synonymous with this stylish brand, as well as simply stunning semi precious stones and crystals.

More decadent that a box of caramel truffles, the latest Love Stories collection has just landed in store and oh my is it sumptuous. This season, these beautifully mismatched intimates offer us pastel leopard and geometric print, blush stars and the tantalising hint of muted pink and orange.

We have a fab collection of cards sitting pretty in store and even if you weren’t planning to send a love letter, you’ll want one of these beauties to frame!

Oh Squirrel cards £3 each

Imogen Owen Cards £2.25-£3.25

Whether you’re feeling naughty or nice this Valentine’s, these Imogen Owen Matchbooks make super fun gifts. The pocket size books hold tear-off cards, one of love notes and the other of rather rude names...

How about a WSd gift voucher or VIP styling session voucher for a super stylish surprise?

 Happy Valentine’s Day beauties!

Rachel x

It's All About That Base

Ok so there’s definitely no denying that it’s really flippin cold. I had to admit defeat last week and buy a winter coat- something I probably should have invested in months ago but I’m feeling rather smug that I snapped mine up in the January sales and I’m pretty sure my investment will prove worthy for at least another couple of months before going away until next winter. Don’t get me wrong I’m not the kind of gal to be beaten by winter woe but with the current sub-zero temperatures hanging around, January has a high chance of turning us blue in a more literal sense! So whether you’re trying to update your current wardrobe without breaking the bank or you’re merely trying to stay warm, it really is all about that base.We all know the basics about layering on our top half but what about the bottom?

Up your layering game and pair your favorite dress with jeans or leggings to reinvigorate your staples. Style a la Sarah who took her go-to vintage dress and made it almost unrecognizable by teaming it with a pair of Vero Moda grey denim skinnies (£29) and the coolest of Veja kicks (£82). The trick to mastering this look is playing with proportions and the queen of style has just done that by adding an On the Rise (£70) sweat into the mix to create a flattering silhouette that works equally as well with heels as it does trainers.

A dress you might ordinarily keep exclusively for nights out can be converted into the perfect day look with the help of clever layering. The MINKPINK hustle dress (£58) has all the credentials of a night on the tiles but its cross over shaping is a magnet for the best of the base. Steal Sarah’s style and let the roll neck prove its worth once again to take this dress into the off-duty department. The addition of cut off skinny jeans adds practicality to that oh so sexy high slit and creates contrast against the more billowy skirt. Hudson Magee brogues (now £62) prove that a glittery dress can be at the centre of an androgynous look.

For a runway worthy look toughen up your denim layering with a pair of fishnets. Sarah chopped and sliced her Vero Moda 7 skinnies to offer a tantalising peep of grunge glam.

A slinky slip dress is probably on every girls  wish list in all its whimsical beauty, yet  the prospect of wearing it in anything other than our daydreams can seem a little daunting. Well, fear not and just slip it over a pair of jeans for a chic tomboy vibe. Try the Vero Moda Heather off-shoulder (£32) dress and skinnies and finish the look off with a pair of cool Veja 3 lock metallic kicks (£100) and a little leather jacket for the ultimate in versatile dressing.

These savvy style tips will not only save you a penny or two but will reignite your wardrobe staples and keep you cosy. Oh and any excuse to delay that leg wax is fine by us!

Happy layering beauties!

Rachel x

Inhale • Exhale • Repeat

There’s no doubt that over the last year or two there has seen something of a wellness revolution. You only need to spend five minutes perusing Instagram to notice that everyone is on a mission to be the best versions of themselves whether its through food, juicing, yoga or mindfulness. The explosion of healthy living and clean eating has been synonymous with the growth of ‘athleisure’. It’s the latest buzzword in fashion and refers to the ‘gym-to-office’ look-yep that’s right sportswear is now chic and stylish and can be worn any time anywhere.

Sound appealing? Well this week the ultimate in ‘athleisure’ has landed at WSd HQ and we couldn’t be more excited…

Bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘statement style’ is On the Rise- a premium bespoke sweat brand that makes words your most powerful accessories. Sarah has worked closely with this brand to design stylish sweats exclusively for WSd…that are single handedly reinstating girl power back into leisurewear. Sarah has picked a mix of slogans so you can say it loud and proud with ‘Sass’, ‘Brave’, Lioness’, ‘Angel’ or simply ‘S’ (£70, S, M, L). On The Rise proves that you don’t have to neglect your style to be comfortable so style your sweat a la Sarah and dress one of these beauties up for a luxe loungewear look. She proved her leader of the pack credentials with the black and gold Lioness sweat which she teamed with an oh so on trend pleated skirt for a day to night sartorial 

saviour.

Whether you’re getting your downward dog on or you simply want to feel sexy running your errands then you need a pair of Yoga Leggs in your life. This brand is the brainchild of yogi buddy duo Amanda and Becki who are not only super beautifully fresh faced but are really rather busy. In between designing leggings they have ‘acquired a rather large dog and two babies to add to the existing cat and four children’. Refreshingly real these ‘Essex mum entrepreneurs’ have created luxury fitness clothing for real women. The mantra of their yoga leggings goes like this…

“They are high waisted to avoid muffin tops and provide you with a seamless and flattering silhouette. You will love their silky smooth fabric, making you feel and look super sexy from the school run, studio to street. Yoga Leggs leggings are not just for yoga or working out, although made with sports performance components they will withstand any sweaty activity you choose. Women wearing our funky fitness leggings make a fashion statement, are stylish and on trend”.

These leggings are all about efficiency- something us girls pride ourselves on- they’ll take you straight from vinyasa flow to fizz flow or even prove their worth in the office with a simple trainer to heel swap. What Sarah did…is the proud stockist of four fabulous prints: Carefree Camo, Mystical Mermaid, Sexy Snake and Sublime (£45) all of which offer fun versatility.

 A new drop of super stylish kicks from Veja has just landed in store too so What Sarah did…is your one stop shop for sports luxe. After all, ‘athleisure' is the new black.

Namaste beauties

Rachel x