Political Style Gift Guide 2016

The holidays are here! I'm super excited to share the 2016 Political Style Gift Guide with you all. Over the past several weeks, I've been scouring the internet high and low for some of the best gift ideas for everyone on your list.

From fashion to technology, shoes to stocking stuffers, you'll find some of my favourite items from 2016- as well as some special pieces just for the holiday season!

And I haven't forgotten about you. I've teamed up with companies including Gousto, Buy A Gift and Case Station to offer some fantastic prizes! The giveaway closes on 19th December and is open to all readers.

Check out the gift guide using Issu above, or click here to view. Don't forget to enter the giveaway!

Happy clicking!

The Sally Coat by Boden

I have a thing for coats and jackets, and if I have my sensible head on I really shouldn't be looking at any more. But... this Sally coat by Boden is utterly perfect!

Made from luxurious boiled wool and raw edges, the straight shape and unlined material make it perfect for the transition between autumn and winter. It comes in five cool colours (the navy being my fave) and would look ace with jeans, skinny trousers and a pair of funky flats.

I may have to give in...

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!

July through Instagram

A visit to the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter | Black suede d'Orsay pumps from Boden | The opening of the new Parc Pantry Tea Rooms | Interviewing Julia Gillard | A great photo of me and Julia! | A delicious raspberry iced tea at Parc Pantry Tea Rooms | Summer bracelet stack featuring Dune Jewelry and Lisa Hoffman | Facebook Business event | Stunning memorial to those who fought in WW1

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Favourite new arrivals at Boden

Boden is one of my favourite catalogues to order from, and when the new edition arrives, it always puts a smile on my face! Boden is great for basics, as well as fun pieces for work and play.

Here are some of my favourite new season arrivals...

Ledbury Peacoat

Rainy Day Mac

Sparkle Collar Breton

Sixties Slingbacks

Scallop Edged Ballerina

Raglan Sweater

Zoe Dress

Top 10 Favourite Fashion Instagrammers

L-R: Tory Burch, Blair Ritchey, L Stevenson PR, Vestiaire Collective, Boden, AERIN, Anna Hart, Tommy Hilfiger, Sperry, J.Crew.

Instagram is one of my favourite apps and it always provides the perfect blend of escapism and fun. I try and upload several snaps a week, and I love checking out what my friends and favourite bloggers, designers and celebs have been up to. My top 10 favourite fashion Instagrammers are...

Blair Ritchey- Blair is an incredibly talented designer (and has been featured on Political Style in the past!) Her Instagram provides a snapshot into her design process, her studio and her fabulously stylish life in Ohio.

Tommy Hilfiger- for a daily dose of preppiness and all American cool I turn to TH.

AERIN- I'm a huge fan of EVERYTHING Aerin. Basically I want to live her life and be as cool as her!

LStevensonPR- Lauren Stevenson is the Head of PR and Communications for Harrods. I love her daily outfit snapshots and look to her for fashion inspiration for work and play!

AnnaEleriHart- Anna is the mighty cool force behind South Molton Street Style plus she is 45% Welsh! Her Instagram is super cute and features many cameos from her sweet dog, Lopez!

VestiaireCo- For a fun fashion break and updates on the latest stock, I love to pay Vestiaire a visit.

Boden_Clothing- For bright, British fashion, Boden is right at the top.

Sperry Top-Sider- When I'm dreaming of the sea (and the shoes I would wear,) Sperry is my first port of call.

Tory Burch- The Queen of prep, Burch's Instagram is perfect in every way.

J. Crew- And no list would be complete without J.Crew! This goes without saying.

Who are your favourite fashion Instagrammers? Let me know in the comments - and follow me here! 

Shop the Boden sale!

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The Boden sale has begun! Shop now for up to 50% off! I scored these Zip Ankle Skimmers for only £24.50 each!