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Blake VIII Maple Leopard Pony Boots, $265.00(AUD)
I have always wanted a pair of leopard booties to channel my inner Alexa Chung. And let's face it leopard never goes out of style either, christmas wish list for definite! (did I mention free worldwide delivery?)
senso.com.au

Rib Midi Dress, £42
Because it looks comfy and cool. 
next.co.uk

Light Blue Oversized Fedora Hat, £28
70's fashion has been a major feature of AW14 and this hat is definitely on tune with the trend. Plus it's such a lovely blue!
riverisland.com

Motel Congo Textured Jumper in Black, £49
Love the texture of this furry number and the fact I can stay stylish and warm this winter is just perfect! 
motelrocks.com

Provocateur, Imitate Modern Art Gallery, London
'Shields set out to capture pure intimacy, immortalising on camera those moments that are only supposed to happen in the blink of an eye.' Described as the bad boy of photography this exhibition will captivate you like no other. 
imitatemodern.com

Alexander Wang x H&M Leather Trousers, £179.99
So if you had seen my posts already on instagram, twitter and tumblr you would know I'm just a tad excited for this collaboration. Let's just say I'll see you on November 4th... with all my savings...
wangxhmlive.hm.com

Projects Watch (Tibor Kalman) - Scratch, £100
The simplicity of this watch plus the playful font used for the numbers makes this a classic go to piece with a twist.
twistedtime.com

Matilda Coat, £95
That oversized coat you were after but you're bored of camel and black. We all know burgundy looks good on anyone, that's why it's everyone's favourite colour!
monki.com

PapayaGold PAW PAW Moisturising Balm, £5.99
Softening balm great for chapped lips, dry elbows and also adding sheen to the body like a highlighter (also I've heard it's heavenly when applied to nails to protect them from fake tan). Whether or not you've heard of the life necessity owned by nearly every model and fashionista who is able to make it to Australia often, I can now happily tell you this wonder lotion is available in your local Boots! You're most welcome!
boots.com

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Kimberley Wool Waterfall Camel Coat, £59.99 
The temperature has suddenly dropped in London resulting in coat desperation. Grab this uber chic coat that will keep you looking cool while wrapped up nice and warm! 
missguided.co.uk

New Look 'Whatever' Clutch Bag, £12.99
Shake off the haters with this know-it-all clutch
asos.com

Motel Plazma Top in Crackle Rose Gold, £29
Shimmer away in this cute crop easily worn with your favourite high waisted skinnies for a day to night look. Students get 25% off at the moment too, bargain!
motelrocks.com

Poppies Fish and Chips Shop, Spitalfields & Camden
Anyone who knows me knows I have a love for food deeper than Kanye's love for himself. This fish and chip shop is always buzzing with customers and for good reason as the chips are too die for and with a regular (you get a lot in a regular!) at £2.00 this is great taste for good value. All decor and waitresses follow a 1950's theme, plus, they won the Best Independent Fish and Chip Shop of 2014!   
poppiesfishandchips.co.uk

Butter London Nail Polish in Toff, £12
The perfect A/W shade that will warm all skin tones.
harveynichols.com

Nubian Skin Collection, From £10
Their website launched this week which has rightly revolutionised the 'nude' underwear market. Finally there is a nude for black beauties out there! In time for Black History Month, coincidence? I think not, either way HURRAY for nude-quality (see what I did there!)
nubianskin.com

Knit Square Sweater, £45.99
This is set to be THE go to sweater for this winter, I never miss comfy trends!
zara.com

Inkheart Prints, £12 
These gorgeous prints are made by the talented and humble Felix Green who I had the pleasure of chatting to at Brick Lane Back Yard market (he is there every weekend guys). A3 posters are available as well as postcards, great quality t-shirts and much more!
etsy.com

Sideways Initial Sterling Silver Necklace, £19.99
Such a cute necklace that would make a lovely gift! If you didn't see on my insta & twitter get 15% off this lovely brand until 31st October with the code: GRIDLDN   
prettydistractions.co.uk

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This blogpost was inspired by the beautiful brands at London Fashion Weekend. I was grateful enough to go to the event on behalf of label.m and received a hair makeover (check out my amazing Bardot look on my twitter @rheadillon), a goody bag packed with products perfectly chosen for my afro hair type needs and a free glass of bubbly! Despite having a crazy mare of a morning and journey getting there, I ended up having the best evening and I can't thank Eve and India from label.m enough. They really know how to cheer a gal up and the whole team at #LFWEnd were so kind, cheers guys and I will be back! 

One Size Alphabet Tee, Was £100 Now £80
These Tees are amazing quality that bring a playful edge to any outfit.
marinalondon.com

Triangle Backpack, £200
Black leather backpack with python effect foil let alone the sleek futuristic shape makes this a go-to backpack for all daily adventures. 
thebluehour.co.uk

Grunge Dress, £100
As seen on the likes of Millie Mackintosh to Perrie from Little Mix, this number can be dressed up or down hitting all the style marks with lace and mesh being big this A/W. 
ukulelefashion.com

Burgundy Cristobel Boots, £210
Can we take a moment to appreciate this brand and their super cool, quirky AND crazy comfortable shoes! Not forgetting the lovely team consisting of Abigail (coolest insta feed = @abigailmml) and major blogger Stella (@stellakatterman) from Stella's Wardrobe. These boots are such show stoppers perfect for adding some jazz to the soon-to-be-dreary winter.  
katmaconie.com

Feather Earring Cuff Set in Gold Vermeil, £150
This is a lovely set that's great for a day and night look. All jewellery by the brand are dainty and bohemian, making perfect presents!
daisyknights.com

Printed Zip Sleeve Silk Top in Green Python, £150 
Softest fabric and gorgeous print that adds glamour to any ensemble. Check out the super comfy joggers on the website too and style with their glamorous fur gilets.
ducie.co.uk

Alfie Eight - Medium Duffle, £220
Shoulder bag, cross body bag and even a backpack, there's no going wrong with this little treasure. Every product by Alfie Douglas is beautifully hand crafted making each an investment piece that will get better with age. 
alfiedouglas.com

Attraction Candle, £45
Gorgeous scent that had me coming back for a second smell, winter is the perfect time for cosying up with a book and a good candle burning. I have to mention that they are actually a lingerie brand with many seductive designs that deserve a peek!
lovedaylondon.com

Circus Tee Dress - Toffee Circus, Was £185 Now £80
Love the print on this dress styled perfectly with some sliders while it's still dry or swap over for some low Doc Martins. 
yolke.co.uk

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Leather Cut Out Shoe, £39.99
Grab this awesome Wang-like cut out shoe for under £50, bargain!
hm.com 

Bonded Peplum Hem Shift Dress in Forest Print, £55
This season's must have style, scuba fabric, a lovely autumnal digital print, plus a dress with pockets? No faults here! Also, I spotted this at LFW styled perfectly with some heeled boots, go girls go!
asos.com

Coco Ravish Lip Colour by Tom Ford, £37
Perfect nude for all skin tones that was recommended to me by a lovely lady in Selfridges, thanks for chatting with me during my lunch break!
selfridges.com

Don't Worry Be Yoncé Flannel, $46
Channel your inner Kylie Jenner with this cool kid swag. 
thevintagetwin.com

London Fashion Week, Free (Shows are invitation only)
Quelle surprise! 
London Fashion Week (or for the hip peeps amongst us LFW) is widely known as the best Fashion Week out of them all because of how exciting and free the fashion is here in LDN. Anything goes really, making it the best place to go people spotting! Go along and make some contacts or even have a go at some Satorialist-worthy street style snaps yourself! Walking around the Somerset house courtyard is completely free and so interesting! 
Have a look at @twistedtime on instagram where I have done a #twistedtimetakeover for the weekend (give me a follow @rheadillon while you're there!). I have posted many snaps of LFW SS15's best dressed that I'm sure you'll enjoy - want more hi-res shots? Then check out my flickr
londonfashionweek.co.uk

The Orange Buffalo
Officially the best buffalo wings in London, can't challenge that! Plus it is so reasonably priced and located in my new favourite area to grab drinks, shop and chill all in one go: Brick Lane wins again!
theorangebuffalo.com

Silk Tie Scarf, £59.50
Add some Middle Eastern opulence to an outfit with this gorgeous scarf from J Crew.
jcrew.com     


Ampersand Vintage Light Bulb Sign, £300
A bit of vintage glamour always spruces up interiors. 
furnish.co.uk

Ochre Kanken Bag, £80
Having spotted these bags emerge a while ago I was even more intrigued when a guy at my uni had one packed with his laptop and all his work. He enlightened me on how light they are and I was pleasantly surprised! This is a perfect bag for those of us who carry too much and may want to mix around with styling because you can use the shorter straps and hold it like a handbag. What's more, they come in so many cool colours you'll be spoilt for choice!
ilovemykanken.com

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The Frenchie
Always remember life is better with a good burger, and the duck confit burger from here will never disappoint!
camdenlockmarket.com

A Novel Romance Eye Shadow x4 Palette, £30
I'm not usually one for the limited edition sets at Mac but the shades in this A Novel Romance collection are so dreamy. Nail polishes, eyeshadows you name it, just don't forget to share your photos with me when you get it! Use #thegridldnloves 
maccosmetics.co.uk

Laura High Waisted Trousers & Billie Crop Top, £35 & £15 
This twin set is the perfect go to outfit for any occasion. And what's more, everything by this brand are beautifully handmade by the lovely Verity whom I got to meet at the #BLFW last week.
verityanne.bigcartel.com

Gun Metal Chain Necklace, £15
Team this with a high neck crop top and high waisted jeans to add some cool to a casual black outfit. 
didisboutique.co.uk

Horst: Photographer of Style | 6th September to 4th January 2015, £8
Before the selfie took over this man was trusted with taking all beautiful styled photos. This month at the V&A (my favourite museum) they are hosting an exhibition to celebrate his work. Keep a look out for greats features such as Marilyn Monroe.
vam.ac.uk

Nobbscrook Packables, £20
Go to the gym in style with this block colour tote.
fytandco.com

Snakeskin Baggy Tee, £24
Because snakeskin print will always be cool.
majorlondon05.com

Evening Restorative Complex Cream, £31.96 
I know that after a night out, be it an event or clubbing, we all need that facial TLC. Having tested this product I can tell you this is the cream that will not only restore your face but make it softer than it's ever been! Magic really! For more information about this brand go to exuviance.co.uk
outlineskincare.co.uk     

Leather Look Culottes, £35 
So if you haven't noticed that culottes are a serious trend for A/W now is your chance with this sleek beauty. A great transitional piece and so easy to style with your favourite tee. 
topshop.com

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NailKale Nail Polish by nails inc, £14
Formulated with kale extracts high in vit's A, C and K, it's thought these polishes could stimulate advanced keratin production to make nails stronger, brighter and more nourished. Plus, if Alexa says so need we ask more? Try my favourite of the nine colours Bruton Mews, a deep forest green, as seen on Alexa in the campaign shots. 
nailsinc.com
Pique Double Knit Sports Bra by Alexander Wang, Was £72.38 Now £50.67
Underwear is the new outwear has been trending for a while now and what better way to jump on the bandwagon than when you're wearing Alexander Wang? 
revolveclothing.com

To Kill A Mockingbird at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre, From £25
Not only is this one of my favourite books but it being adapted for theatre by Christopher Sergel makes it an exciting last summer-only activity. 
openairtheatre.com

Light Before Dark Loose Fit Jeans in Blue, £65
Wear these with some elegant black courts and a boxy white shirt for the perfect ensemble. 
urbanoutfitters.com

Dover Street Market
Filled with cool concept stores and alternative brands, this is described as every fashion icon and designers' favourite shop and every fashion students' hangout. Not only this but in late September Victoria Beckham will open for her first outlet here too! 
london.doverstreetmarket.com 

Allsorts Ink Blue Backless Skater Dress, £39
The perfect dress to start the winter party season.
ohmylovelondon.com 

Official Tower of London Remembers Poppy, £25
Own a piece of history with these hand-made ceramic poppies that are part of the Blood Swept Lands And Seas Of Red installation. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the war; all 888,246 of them. 
poppies.hrp.org.uk

Overland Jacket, $168
Grab this grunge accessory for instant indie points.
unifclothing.com

Riley Black Ankle Boots, £29
The stretched ribbed detail on these makes them the perfect go-to boots for seasons to come.
my1stwish.co.uk

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Bobby Metal Lamp, £20
Brighten up your desk or bedside table with this handy lamp. There is 15% off everything in Habitat until tomorrow so get ordering! Code: LUCKY15

habitat.co.uk

Kind Pony Effect Lace Ups, £55

Sleek and cool lace ups perfect for that everyday look.

topshop.com 

Whisper Ruth Gathered Trousers, £85.00

Super comfy and super chic at the same time is an instant buy in my eyes! 

frenchconnection.com

White Safari Iphone Cover, £12

Always show your wild side with this safari case

urbanoutfitters.com

Hipanema Goa Friendship Bracelet, £70

These bracelets are hand made and inspired by travels in Brazil. The idea behind them is instead of having the fuss of taking on and off your individual friendship bracelets (which, let's face it, get a bit tatty after a couple of washes) these have a chic magnetic clasp making life so much easier. So to carry that festival vibe on way beyond summer, invest in one of these bohemian bad boys.

asos.com

Bloggers Love Fashion Week, bloggerslove.co.uk

Join myself and a number of bloggers who are attending this years Bloggers Love Fashion Week for a great opportunity to network with bloggers and learn new skills. Plus, there is the chance to buy clothes from great brands by using your tweets as currency, who said social media wasn't exciting!

Ankle Socks, £3
Because how cute would these be poking out of your fresh creps aka trainers!
tigerstores.com

Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria Century Plant) 

I have always thought cacti were great plants if not for the fact that they can almost look after themselves completely! What's more, they are like natural sculptures inside your home as can be seen by this plant's great spherical form making them so great for decoration!  

rhs.org.uk 

Roksanda Ilincic Felted Wool Colour Block Coat, £1615

This is my perfect coat having just the right amount of colour and the perfect length. You will be feeling like a fashion editor with this one in no time! 
brownsfashion.com 

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This week's blogpost is based on going off to university as students received their A level results on Thursday. Luckily, Thursday wasn't as stressful for me as it was for my friends because I already have an offer for Central Saint Martins to study a Foundation Course in Art & Design this September. Phew! However, I did apply to study English starting 2015 and I can happily say that I got a place at Newcastle University and cannot wait! 
Well done to everyone who received their uni places and got their grades, and good luck! 

NUS Extra Student Discount Card, From £12 for 12 Months

When it comes to funds, students are renowned for needing all the help we can get. So why not enjoy some perks with this discount card. Brands involved include Apple, Topshop, National Express, Spotify, Alton Towers and many more! 

nus.org.uk

Alfie Two Small Backpack, £200

Having seen the collection at their launch event, I want every item! Plus this brand are run and owned by the nicest family. Every time I take out my rucksack I fall in love with it, knowing it was a great investment that will probably last longer than I will!

alfiedouglas.com  

Lindon Brogue Detail Leather Loafers, £75

My mum always told me to buy good shoes that will last rather than getting cheap ones that you will have to change every two minutes costing you more money in the long run AND more importantly good shoes support your feet better blah blah. Well, here are some good classic shoes to go with any outfit, also available in black! Thank mum later!

houseoffraser.co.uk

Holloway Road Car Boot Sale, Free Entry. Open 8am-4pm Sat; 10am-2.30pm Sun

This is hailed as one of London's best car boot sales. Plus, given its proximity to both London Metropolitan University and City and Islington College, some stalls offer students a discount of up to 20 per cent. Despite this, prices are still reasonable. Whether you are looking to declutter for a fresh start, or wanting to pick up some cheap pieces give this car boot a go.

Grace Selwyn Watch, £179

Daniel Wellington's new Grace Collection will help you arrive on time looking effortlessly elegant. 

danielwellington.com/uk

John Lewis' University Essentials Checklist, Free for all!

Let's face it, John Lewis can always be trusted. And how kind of them to create a list so you won't forget a thing!
johnlewis.com

Belgravia Pastel Pink Heritage Viking Ladies Bike, £239.99

For getting to those lectures quicker yet in a ladylike fashion!

viking-bikes.com

Harvard Law Just Kidding Hoodie, £17.22 

Because whether you're going to a Russell Group/Ivy League university or your local college, enjoying your time there is the most important thing! 

etsy.com

Phone Purse, £2.52

All you need on a night out is your phone (for Snapchat stories), keys (to get in safely) and money (for drinks of course!) 

ebay.co.uk