River Island Skinny Jeans with pu trim!

"I quite like the look of River Island this season"

That's what I thought when I trolled the website.

They have some nice monochromatic pieces that really speak to me through the computer screen - because we all know that happens - with strong blazers, interesting trousers and as always, lots of lovely shoes and boots. This lookbook has me all over it like a rash - link!

I think the jeans I am wearing today are from the Autumn/Winter collection and cost £45ish. Of course the standout feature is the detail - a faux leather stripe down each leg and a trim on the waistband. It's a nice twist on an otherwise typically military look.

And I know you might think I am mad wearing jeans when it's sunny but these are actually very light. They are 98% cotton and so whilst they still maintain that durable jean feel, they are much lighter than your average Levis/For All Mankinds etc...

I paired them with a new blouse that I got from New Look when I went out on my boots binge and is another item I would highly recommend. The blush sleeves just make it :)

Jeans: River Island (gifted) - couldn't find these on the River Island site but found them on ASOS - Link!
Blouse: New Look - Link!
Body underneath blouse: Topshop
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Bag: (v. old) Balenciaga
Sunglasses: Raybans

I think I would quite like to wear these jeans with some big platform boots and a chunky black knit - I am seriously starting to miss the seasons. Whilst it's got cooler here it is not yet/ and probably never going to be cold.

Giveaway

It is my duty to tell you that you can win these - and in fact all the items featured in the London Boy trend, to which these trousers belong -  in River Island's Postcards in the Past promotion.

All you have to do is go to their Facebook page and identify what items would have inspired the design team to come up with the look. It's pretty easy - just click and you're in with a chance :)

Here's the link - http://apps.facebook.com/postcardsfromthepast/

Have to say, I would be sick with envy if someone from here won an entire trend collection. Ah, I would love that :)

Other stuff

Other momentous decisions made over the last couple of days include the fact that:

a) I can't wear my hair straight - it looks so much better with a bit of a wave. However, this means I have to make some effort with my hair and that troubles me. Wavy hair is such a ball-ache when you are getting ready in the morning!
b) I am absolutely in love with S J Watson's Before I go to sleep. It is mesmerizing and I cannot wait to finish it off this coming weekend :)

Hope you are all well! x