5 WARDROBE INVESTMENTS

Creating the perfect wardrobe is an art form and great attention should be payed. I always say its clever to invest in timeless staples rather than the more frivolous items because they’ll never go out of style. I'm not saying to never buy an item of clothing because it is simply in 'fashion'. But I am a great believer in getting your basics right first, as you need the foundations to build on to. Here are my ideas of the classic items you should invest in..

1. The Structured Jacket - A well fitting option, is also one of the most flattering things you can wear to show off your silhouette. The jacket is not also practical to keep you warm but can be worn to dress up your jeans, top off your pencil skirt, or even contrast a flawy maxi dress. The options are truly endless with this classic.

Red Minimal Blazer: Mango | Suit Jacket: Kooples | Zip Pocekt Textured Jacket: Mango

2. The White Button Down Shirt - For me a classic and very elegant element to your wardrobe, a white button down shirt can be accessorised with a brooch for a sophisticated look or even under a jumper with the collar peaking out. For women with larger chests chose a more oversized shirt to avoid buttons puckering.

Short-Sleeved Popover shirt: JCREW | Flowy Shirt: Mango | Sisley Oversized Shirt: ASOS

3. The Jeans - Every Girl needs a pair of well fitted jeans that make their bum look like a Victoria Secret Model's. And most importantly make them feel A-mazing. Versatility makes for an ideal wardrobe and jeans are the most versatile and timeless item of clothing out there, whether you pair them with six inch heels or a pair of sneakers. Spend a little extra on your jeans and they'll be making an appearance in your daily outfits for years.

Indigo Skinny Jeans: GAP | Black High Rise Jeans: J Brand | Ripped Liquor & Poker Jeans: ASOS

4. The Pointed Court Shoes - As Marilyn Monroe once said "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." Court Shoes are the perfect investment heel as they are stylish for a date but then smart enough for work, they are a powerful shoe for people to take you serious in. I can guarantee you'll be able to pull them off in most situations. Even more important they are comfortable as theres no point in buying a shoe you wear once because you stubble every time you put them on.

Red Suede Heels: Kurt Geiger |  Black Patent Heels: Louboutin | Nude Patent Heels: Topshop

5. The LBD - I've possibly saved the best til last, as a Little Black Dress is eternally stylish and I guarantee that you will wear it year after year dressing it down for a lunch date or up for a night on the town. 

Tie Neck Shift Dress: Warehouse | Bardot Dress Midi Dress: ASOS | Lace Mini Dress: Zara

What would you add to the list? 

Immy xo 

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND CRANBERRY COOKIES

A light treat to re-energise you mid morning or as a midnight snack, these cookies are easy and quick to make, perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Heres what you'll need:

100g White Chocolate 

125g Soft Butter

125g Light Muscovado Sugar

1 Large Free range Egg

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence

150g Plain Flour

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

50g Dried Cranberries.

2 Baking trays lined with non-stick baking parchment.

First you'll want to heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

After that mix the butter, sugar and egg in a bowl, either with an electric mixer or with a wooden spoon works just as good. Add in the flour vanilla and baking power and beat until thoroughly combined making, scraping down the bowl once or twice to be sure there are no lumps or chunks or unmixed butter.

Next you will need to chop up your chocolate into chunks or you can use chocolate chips to make it easier. Add the chocolate and cranberries to your mixture mixing well. 

Use and ice-cream scoop to take a heap of the mixture and put it onto the prepared tray. Using an ice-cream scoop ensures all the cookies have to same amount of mixture and creates a perfect circle cookie.  Repeat with the rest of the mixture, spacing the mounds well apart to allow for spreading. 

Bake in the heated oven for about 15 minutes until a light golden brown. Remove the trays from the oven, remember they are cookies therefore they might be a bit wobbly but they will harden. Leave to cool for 5 minutes then carefully transfer onto a wire rack.

Enjoy them nice and warm or allow to cool completely and store in an airtight container. Eat within 4   days (Oh that sounds like such a challenge!) Or freeze for up to a month.