Caroline Flack Shows Us How To Perfectly Transition From Summer To Autumn

Autumn for me is always a funny season to style, as it feels too early to bring out the knitwear but is way too cold for bare legs.

If like me you can't quite seem to put away all those pretty pastel and floral pieces that you've added to your wardrobe over the summer, then why not take some inspiration from Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack and adapt those pieces to make them more weather appropriate.

Caroline is well known for her usual wardrobe staple, the beloved shorts (if you find something that works for you, then stick to it I say) but I must admit that this latest outfit she's rocking has to be one of my favourite looks so far.

The peach jeans just add that little bit of colour to a cloudy day and look great teamed with a buttoned up denim shirt.  Throwing the mack over the top ties the whole outfit together and makes a somewhat summery look transition perfectly into autumn.

 Image from GF/Bauer Griffin

Highlighting Female Founders At Plum Alley

New York based website Plum Alley celebrates and showcases products and services by female founders.

Each week, they share stories from business women, with this weeks offering coming from Brett Heyman, founder and designer of Edie Parker..

Back in 2010, Brett decided to make the retro-inspired clutches when after numerous searches for the perfect vintage bag she discovered that there was a huge gap in the market for such products.

As Sister Stylista is a female founded blog, we understand the pressures and obstacles that ladies in business come across and we more than welcome anyone that wants to celebrate and share inspiring and encouraging stories with us.

Take a look at PlumAlley.co to read more.

Image from PlumAlley.co

Emmy's 2012

The fashion at Sunday nights Emmy's seemed to have a slight aqua/underwater theme running through it.  With many of Hollywood's A-listers wearing blue hues and fishtail gowns.

Bright colours were also evident with most of the celebs in attendance steering clear of the classic blacks and greys.

Cat Deeley in Andrew GN

Hayden Panettiere in Marchesa

Julie Bowen in Monique Lhuillier

Kelly Osbourne in Zac Posen

Images from Getty

Studded Steve Maddens Off To Pastures New

Today is a sad day, as today I have decided to sell my Steve Madden shoes on eBay.

As much as it pains me to get rid of them, I've decided that it's for the best.  Even getting them out of the box today made me doubt my decision as they're just so pretty!  But in the 4 years I've had them they've been out of their box about 5 times and only one of those times was to actually wear them, the other 4 times I got them out just to look at them.

I'm hoping they will go to a good home where someone will get as much pleasure out of them as I have and will hopefully wear them as they were intended.

Adding A Touch Of Maroon To My Wardrobe

Now autumn is well and truly here to stay, I decided to give my wardrobe a little update with some on trend maroon pieces.

H&M Jumper £14.99

H&M Cardigan £24.99

New Look Dress £19.99

Military Jacket

Once again Military is a massive trend this season and unless you've been walking around with your eyes closed you would have noticed that the high street is awash with affordable pieces.

The most popular piece seems to be the military jacket with leather sleeves, with shops like Primark, Topshop and Zara all selling their own take on the trend.

Seen as it's a big trend, I of course had to get on-board and picked up this New Look version for £44.99.

Mimi.C S/S13 Collection

Last night Sister Stylista headed to the very fancy Rose club in Mayfair for a catwalk preview of Mimi.C's S/S13 collection.

Founded in 2009 by award winning designer Milda Cergelyte, Mimi.C promises clothing for the naturally elegant woman who knows exactly what she wants.

The latest collection from the label was inspired by the body art of the Japanese mafia YAKUZA.

Unfortunately, after the initial excitement of the surroundings of the event, we were kind of left a little deflated.  The show was running behind schedule so the fashionistas in attendance were left standing out in the cold for 30 minutes, which dampened the mood slightly.  Once inside the venue things started to look up when the goodie bags, vodka's and chocolate brownies were handed around.  Then came the catwalk show, which moved so fast and was over in 15 minutes that it was very hard to get a glimpse of the collection.

I've taken a few snaps but it doesn't really give you an insight into the label, so if you want to find out more about the collection then head over to www.mimicfashion.co.uk.

Keeping with the Japanese theme I took a few pictures on the way home of Yayoi Kusama's Louis Vuitton window displays at Selfridges.

The artists second collaboration with the brand is exclusively available at Selfridges, with the collection being displayed in 24 of the Oxford Street store windows.

Latest Purchases

I don't know about you but I get just a little bit excited when the new seasons trends hit the shops & cannot wait to go & have a look!

Here are a few items that I have purchased this week.

Shirt: H&M, Shorts: Topshop

Studded shirt collar upclose

J Crew inspired shoes from Primark

Studded bracelet: New Look, Skull ring: Topshop

Low wedge boots: New Look

Alexander Wang inspired bucket bag: Select

Bottom of the bag, we do love a stud!

Burgundy cardigan: H&M

Ragged Priest

From previous posts you will know by now that we are both totally addicted to studs and spikes to the point it's becoming a slight addiction!

So my recent introduction to the brand Ragged Priest was like finding a missing piece to our fashion jigsaw.  What makes the discovery even better for us is that they are based in Essex and there's nothing better than supporting local talent.

Here's some of our favourite pieces from the collection.

Images from Ragged Priest

Santorini Summer Holiday Style

I recently returned from a well needed weeks holiday in Santorini & thought I would post some pics of my holiday outfits.  I'm not very good at posing for photos as you will see but at least I tried ;o)

I always struggle with what to pack for the evenings & often look through the internet for some inspiration so I hope this will help & give you some ideas for your holiday packing.

Day 1- Playsuit: Tesco, Belt: Primark, Shoes: French Connection

Bracelet: Tory Burch, Ring: YSL Arty Style by Dolly BowBow

Day 2 - Top: Zara, Shorts: Zara, Shoes: French Connection

Day 3 - Dress: H&M, Shoes: French Connection

Day 4 - Dress: Zara

Shoes: Carvela by Kurt Geiger

Day 5 - Dress: Primark, Belt Primark, Shoes: French Connection

Bracelet: Ruby Rooms, Ring: New Look

Day 6 - Top: Topshop, Shorts: H&M, Shoes: Carvela by Kurt Geiger, Necklace: Zara

Bag: eBay

Day 7 - Top: Topshop, Shorts: H&M, Shoes: French Connection, Necklace: Topshop

Santorini Sunset