Trend Inspiration: The Great British Bake Off
BBC2’s ‘Great British Bake off’ is fast becoming one of the nation’s favourite shows, sending us all running to the kitchens to reunite ourselves with long lost (not so great!) baking skills. With this year’s season now getting us into the swing of things how will you be getting into the baking spirit? We’re reflecting it in our wardrobe with this pick of mouth-watering baked perfections.
Bertie Mint Brogues:
These yummy mint green brogues make us hungry for a pastel rainbow of macaroons. Their crisp appearance in such a soft shade has us all weak at the knees.
Bertie – £95 – www.johnlewis.co.uk
Charlotte Olympia Lemon Clutch:
We’re dreaming of decadent lemon tarts at the sight of this Perspex clutch bag. Team with creamy layers for a look that even Mary Berry herself can’t fault.
Charlotte Olympia – £625 – www.charlotteolympia.com
Issa Cream Wrap Dress:
The soft ruching in on this ivory wrap dress has us thinking of layers of beautiful white chocolate, minus the calories!
Issa – £565 – www.net-a-porter.com
J Crew Embellished Coat:
The dazzling embellishment on this coat makes it a real showstopper. With a contrasting crisp white collar against the cakey coloured coat we’re hoping this will cure our cupcake cravings over winter!
J Crew – £1000 – www.jcrew.com
Kitchen Aid Mixer in Cream:
If sugar coated clothing isn’t giving you your fix then work on your own baking skills while looking perfectly stylish with this beautiful cream Kitchen Aid mixer. We think it’s the idyllic retro twist for any home.
Kitchen Aid – £429.96 – www.johnlewis.com
Marc Jacobs Patent Bag:
Nothing beats an indulgent glossy chocolate cake to make you feel better; however this mouth-watering Marc Jacobs bag may be a close second. The high shine chocolate brown finish is truly scrumptious.
Marc Jacobs – £1,150 – www.selfridges.com
Valentino Trench Coat:
Layers of pastel coloured buttercream icing pass our minds at the sight of this delectable trench coat. The soft muted pattern gives it a luscious mixed in appeal that we love.
Valentino – £2,720 – www.net-a-porter.com
Thornback and Peel Apron:
Look good and feel inspired to emulate your own tasty treat in this adorable apron, we love the simplistic illustrations!
Thornback and Peel – £30 – www.thornbackandpeel.co.uk
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Top:
Update a classic pencil skirt with this heavenly meringue style top. Add coloured costume jewels for an evening look to avoid looking washed out.
Vivienne Westwood – £230 – www.liberty.co.uk
CiCi London Yellow dress:
This beautiful dress is trifling perfect for mixing up textures – we love the lace overlay!
Cici London – £58 – www.shopatcici.com
Feature by Robyn Egerton