Christmas Lights

London is at its most beautiful this time of the year and I wish I could show you every single street, decoration and Christmas tree that sparkle everywhere I go. It's the most wonderful time and I can't wait for the next couple of weeks when all I'll be doing is having lots of food and fun with my family and friends.

It is also definitely getting colder and I have decided to take my very vintage, giant, faux fur coat out for another spin. I think I've had it since I was 15 and it had a big gap of years of being hidden in a suitcase when suddenly it got a second life since I've moved to London. It's one of the warmest things I own and it makes me feel chic every time I wear it. I love matching it with skinny jeans to balance the volume of the jacket out.

I did my first gifts shopping attempt yesterday and I'm returning for more later today. Hopefully, I will visit Winter Wonderland too for another Christmas spirit boost. Follow me on Instagram  (@juliashutenko) to stay updated xx

Photography by Patrik Lundin

Vintage coat

H&M sweatshirt

GAP jeans

SIMMI boots

L.K.BENNETT x ROSAMUND PIKE bag

BUCKLEY earrings
STORY by KRANZ AND ZIEGLER bracelet

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Skinny Denim
Boots

SWAG

Happy Monday guys! Hope you all had a relaxing weekend and are refreshed and ready to face a new week. I've been busy researching and making Christmas gifts lists and even though I'm still long way from being done, I have definitely discovered some amazing online gems and wanted to share them with you!

Have you heard of the SWAG store? It's been around since 1974 selling some of the top jewellery brands like DKNY, Emporio Armani, Hugo Boss, Links of London, Pandora and many more. It's a family run business and currently has 6 high street stores and 17 Pandora stores in the UK. 

So you are probably wondering why I'm suddenly so excited about SWAG? The reason is the launch of their brand new online store www.swaguk.co.uk just in time for Christmas shopping. The website is fully compatible with mobile devices and tablets to make your shopping easier and even more enjoyable. I've spent half of a day browsing through the website on my iPad, looking through every single page, not being able to narrow down my wish list. They have such a wide selection of rings, bracelets, earrings, watches and my personal favourite - charms! Every time I saw another tiny Christmas cane, angel or snowflake I added it to my shopping basket and now it's bursting with my favourites and I have to make some serious editing. 

I have made a selection of my SWAG picks to give you a better idea of what you can find in the online store and to inspire you with some great Christmas gifts ideas.

So grab your tablet, mobile or laptop and head over to the brand new SWAG website and get 10% off your first oder! 

Happy shopping!

HOT DIAMONDS silver plumeria ring, £50, available here

LINKS OF LONDON diamond whisper wish necklace, £110, available here

LINKS OF LONDON effervescence xs grey cord bracelet, £95, available here

Blue topaz ring, £270, available here

THOMAS SABO mama completed bracelet, £129.80, available here

Candy bling earrings, £20, available here

ICE WATCH white watch, £79.95, available here

PANDORA silver candy cane charm, £30, available here

PANDORA silver pink enamel joy ring, £35, available here

LINKS OF LONDON blue friendship bracelet, £140, available here

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Furry

So it's weekend again! And just a couple more weeks until the holidays begin and everyone will indulge into all those pleasant activities that come along with Christmas and New Years. Like every year I just can't wait for the end of December! It's my absolutely favourite time of the year!

But before I can relax, there are lots of things that need to be done before December 24th and while taking a break from running those errands I thought I'll share this outfit with you. Have you guys heard of LITTLE MISTRESS? It's a super cool website that gives you a massive selection of dresses and accessories. While browsing for the perfect outfit I stumbled upon this cropped faux fur jacket and was immediately inspired by all the styling possibilities that it would bring to my outfits. And today, thanks to Little Mistress I can show you exactly how I like wearing it. I'm a big fan of mixing fur and leather. Oh and aviators never fail to add that cool factor to almost any outfit.

Hope all of you are having a wonderful weekend xx

Photography by Patrik Lundin

LITTLE MISTRESS faux fur jacket here

LNA t-shirt at ASOS, Harrods and Harvey Nichols

KARL LAGERFELD trousers

SIMMI boots

HERMES bag

MARIA NILSDOTTER bracelet

RAY-BAN aviator glasses

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Cropped Pants
Boots

Cozy Up

December is the coziest month of the year. It's all about big cups of hot chocolate, warm socks and soft chunky sweaters. I have been searching for a sweater like this for years and couldn't believe my luck when I have found one at H&M. The shopping wasn't even planned. I just popped into the store while waiting for a friend, thinking I'd be better off inside then freezing outside. And there it was!

I am also overexcited to finally wear my new Louboutin boots that I've got last week and rather then wearing them I've been hypnotising them at home waiting for the appropriate weather. These boots are suede and therefore they need some extra TLC. 

I have also wanted to congratulate Debora Ferri on winning my travel handset giveaway! I'll be hosting more giveaways soon, so keep your eyes on my updates guys. 

And in case you've missed it I've compiled two great Christmas gift guides under £100 for him and her. Hope they inspire you and make your shopping easier. 

I'm also always happy to hear your thoughts and ideas, so don't hesitate to leave a comment below or email me.

Speak soon x

Photography by Patrik Lundin

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN suede boots here

GAP jeans here

H&M sweater here

THOMAS SABO ring

& OTHER STORIES clutch

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Skinny Denim
Boots