Leggings post the treadmill

I own two pairs of leggings, one for lounging around the house when hungover and a second pair for either running or visiting the gym. I have vowed never to wear either for any other reasons than the above. However the SS17 fashion shows have declared them as a trend and they are now apparently suitable for both casual wear and evening wear. But is this a trend we can all get on board with?

Lets be honest leggings are not the most flattering of sartorial items. They leave little to the imagination with regards to VPL, if too tight can cause 'camel toe' and if you purchase them from Primark (they sell a lot of them) they are more or less see through - so wearing a thong is probably out of the question. But what else do we expect from Lycra leggings that cost £8.00. 

The leggings that made it on to the catwalk for SS17 were of the more luxury kind (with no VPL in sight), scene at Maxmara, Balenciaga and Celine. They were chic, stylish and often garish but styled correctly with tailoring, soft fabrics and heels. They created an appeal even a non legging lover like myself could get on board with. We also can't ignore the off duty models  effortlessly sporting leggings with white trainers and t-shirts which is probably more practical for every day life. For great high-street options head to Sweaty Betty, Nike, Ivy Park.

ph credit: vogue.co.uk
top row: Balenciaga SS17. bottom row: Maxmara and Celine

Weekend Inspiration #14

If there's something that is definitely needed come the weekend its a break from our daily routines and sometimes a break from life in general. That's why in late January I headed to Stow House in the beautiful yet very cold Aysgarth in the Yorkshire Dales. Aysgarth is small but sweet, the waterfalls were stunning and a sunny yet cold and crisp day created the perfect backdrop.

Stow house was incredibly beautiful, an interior design dream. The decor has been well thought out 

by the owners Sarah and Phil and features a brilliant mix of classic and nostalgic, with added quirky details (the badger on the wall in the top floor bedroom to be exact).

My favourite room of the house, the lounge bar, was truly beautiful. A vintage bar complete with your favourite alcoholic beverages, coffee table books, log burning stove and gorgeous pink and navy blue sofa's adorned with printed birds. We stayed in the Badger room on the top floor of the house which gave us beautiful views of the Yorkshire Dales and the bedroom like the rest of the hotel was beautifully decorated. 

After a delicious home cooked English breakfast in the dinning room we headed home. I very much can't wait for my next free weekend so I can head back to Asygarth and the beautiful Stow House.