4 fun summer fashion accessories

Whether you are planning a beach break, heading somewhere exotic or simply enjoying the beautiful coastline we have here in the UK, then there are a few fun and summery style accessories that will help you embrace that summer mood especially as it always flies by faster than we expect, so enjoy the sunshine and warm temperates as much as possible while is here.  When it comes to fashion accessories, now is the time for playfulness, colour and fun and while I feel it's important for some accessories to be practical, it's also about adding that little bit of joy into your daily look and feeling good about yourself in the process.  1. 90's style sunglasses 90's sunglasses, in fact 90's fashion as a whole is experiencing a revival, and I for one am here for it. I loved being a teen in the 90's so seeing it resurface in current trends makes me very happy. The iconic sunglasses styles, such as tinted lenses, small oval shades and rectangular frames, are all back and p......

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4 timeless unisex accessories for every wardrobe

No matter your age, gender, or lifestyle, these four timeless unisex accessories are the classic go-to for any wardrobe collection. The reason they are worth the investment is that they are both functional and stylish and can be worn with outfits for any occasion. Discover how these non-binary accessories break the norm by transcending trends, and why they should be the core of your collection. A watch A classic high-quality watch is an ultimate accessory,  it’s as eye-catching as a piece of jewellery but much more useful, backed by a big brand name to boot. Many of the leading watchmakers keep their designs deliberately unisex. For example, TUDOR watches come in a choice of styles , colours, and straps, with size being the only notable difference between the men’s and ladies’ ranges. Watch features include much more than just a clock these days, too. You can find water-resistant faces and sweat-resistant straps, ideal for the active and adventurous, and a range of smart technology......

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Small changes that make a big difference

Think about it, you walk into a major store or supermarket for your weekly grocery trip for you and your family. You walk around, pick out all of the items that you need for the month and head to check out and let's be honest most of us at this point are giving more consideration to the amount of money that it is going to cost you, than paying attention to the amount of plastic being used to wrap the items you have picked and on top of that you may have forgotten your reusable bags (it's an easy mistake to make). The thing is we really do need to implement some changes as most people will be aware that now more than ever we are seeing first hand the impact our disposable ways are having on planet earth, our only home. According to the  Environmental Protection Agency  in 2015, 34.5 million tons of plastic were land-filled in the US alone. Of that, 100 billion plastic bags are tossed away each year by and it takes 300 years for each one of those little bags to go away!......

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January Beauty Giveaway

I had so much fun hosting a beauty giveaway two months ago I thought I would start the year off with another one for all you lovely Side Street Style readers out there. It's open worldwide and one reader is really in for a treat, with some amazing products - my two favourite being the Elemis Spa@Home Skin Nourishing Body Scrub which is so luxurious and leaves your skin feeling beautiful smooth, as well as the Liz Earle strengthening nail colour which goes on really easy, lasts up to 12 days and has no animal extracts and is approved by BUVA. Plus other lovely little pieces including an E.L.F tote bag and E.L.F Glitter Gloss lip-gloss, a little black address book from Boux Avenue,  Colour Club professional Nail Lacquer, Beauty Protector protect, Oriflame power shine lipgloss and detangle spray and an Escentual emery board. It's super easy to enter and runs until the 18th Jan. As I said before it's open worldwide, so good luck. a Rafflecopter giveaway ...

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Guess my Inventory

So thinking about the Vogue September issue Laura mentioned I thought I would mention one of my favourite Male Sartorialist style magazines - Inventory magazine - a curation of ideas in product, craft and culture. They have great interviews and editorial pieces. I came across their winter holiday gift list and if you ever stuck with ideas for your man for Christmas, believe me, I would take anyone of these prepped up gifts! John Waffle thermals by  The Real McCoy's Striped wool scarves by  S.N.S. Herning Indigo tote bag by  The Real McCoy's Knit caps made by  Inverallan especially for Inventory Items Cowhide A-10 WWII gloves by  The Real McCoy's So with the changing of the seasons, I feel sometimes it's good to update my accessories - I have been wearing either a dainty little vintage-inspired watch or my gold Timex - very summer spring style watches and felt I needed a sturdier stylish update for winter. I have always been inspire......

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