Westminster: Theresa May's Week

A busy week in Westminster- here's a recap of what Theresa May has been up to.

On Monday, the PM visited the NATO Maritime HQ to say thank you to members of the armed services. May wore her olive Piazza Sempione blazer, flared cropped trousers and a pair of leopard kitten heels.

On Tuesday, May was at Number 10 for Cabinet and other meetings. She wore her purple Daniel Blake suit, the leopard Charlotte Olympia Kitty heels and the silver chain necklace and bracelet from Amanda Wakeley.

Later in the day she hosted private receptions and welcomed Cindy McCain to Number 10. May wore her bright blue Amanda Wakeley shift dress, a pink and blue Ballsmania necklace from Mirta Bijoux and the Rosebud heels from Russell & Bromley.

On Wednesday, the PM took part in Prime Minister's Questions. May wore her new Notch Collar coat in angelica green wool herringbone from Daniel Blake, a white dress, a green wooden necklace and a pair of snakeskin kitten heels.

And on Thursday, May was at Number 10 and in her constituency. She wore her new baby blue Daniel Blake tailored jacket and trousers, the Delicious leopard flats from Russell & Bromley and a plastic blue necklace from Jaeger. 

Get the look: Theresa May's oversized necklaces

Oversized necklaces are one of Theresa May's signature accessories. Whether it's a classic silver or rose gold chain or a more modern plastic piece, the PM knows how to rock a statement necklace and jazz up her workwear uniform.

There's plenty of awesome oversized necklaces around, and here's how you can get the look!

Jaegar: this chunky necklace has interlocking links cut from Italian resin and finished with mosaic effect. It would look great with a simple suit and a white shirt.

Kate Spade: this simple gold disc necklace is a new take on the chunky chain - and it's on sale too!

Oscar de la Renta: invest in this piece for a snazzy evening look. The PM has some fabulous sparkly necklaces that she wears for black tie and cocktail events.

M&S: this is a real statement piece! And easy on the purse too.

and for those exact matches..

Caroline Thomson: whilst not a chunky chain, the PM owns several artisan necklaces from local designer, Caroline Thomson. The swirl pendant is just one of them!

First Obama now Trump! The Prime Minister seems to like wearing my silver spiral necklace when meeting the President of America. #carolinethomsonjewellery #silverjewellery #handmade #primeminister #theresamay

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Mirta Bijoux: one of the most boldest pieces in May's wardrobe, these plastic oversized bead necklaces come in a rainbow of colours! The PM has them in blue, black and silver.

Amanda Wakeley: the original and (the best) chunky chain necklace is a regular feature in May's wardrobe. She also recently introduced this rose gold version threaded with black grosgrain ribbon to her mix of accessories!

For the love of leopard

I love a bit of leopard, and it seems like AW16 does too! The print is everywhere, and its resurgence in popularity can perhaps be linked to the many column inches discussing our new Prime Minister's fondness for leopard accessories.

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Gloves here and a few pairs of shoes there, Theresa May is one big leopard print fan. We saw her enter Downing Street wearing a pair of leopard print kitten heels, and she wears a flat version by Russell & Bromley on a frequent basis. I've counted at least nine different pairs of leopard shoes of differing height and style over the years, making the print a firm favourite of our PM.

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Why is leopard print so appealing? I've always considered leopard as a neutral, and long gone are the days when leopard was frequently associated with a cheap item of clothing you'd find at a market stall. Leopard print is a sophisticated way to show your fierce personality, and demonstrate that you can accessorise outside the box.

Theresa May is not the only leopard print fan.

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Olivia Palermo mixes her prints, and this bold cheetah x leopard look is one of my absolute favourites.

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Jackie Kennedy was also a fan, wearing a genuine leopard fur coat by Oleg Cassini throughout the 1960s.

How can you score a little bit of leopard for the autumn? Your fix can be easily solved by heading to the high street and clicking online. Here are some of my favourite leopard pieces for AW16!

Boden Print Top

The Case Factory leopard print passport cover

J.Crew Colette D'Orsay leopard print pumps

Isabel Marant leopard print belt

Russell & Bromley leopard print cocktail slipper

Jaeger wool leopard print scarf

J.Crew Signet leopard print bag

J.Crew leopard print tie waist skirt

Are you a lover of leopard? Share your favourite leopard pieces with to be featured in a future post!