Lolly (also known as Lauren Gautier-Ollerenshaw) is the Editor of Rock My Wedding and we like her wardrobe VERY much. More than a hint of masculinity mixed with eclectic charm, luxe leather and a bold print or two she positively exudes cool.
“I’d say that my style was classic since I favour elegant pieces of clothing with a sense of structure and tailoring. Blazers, skinny Kooples jeans and classic shirts make up a large proportion of my wardrobe.
I like to buy less but spend more on individual items that I’ll wear again and again. In any one season I’d say I’d buy no more than ten or so items including shoes. I love luxurious materials such as leather and cashmere and I’ll never say no to a fine knit or two.
I tend to wear clothes that fall into the darker shade of the spectrum preferring to add colour instead through a slick of red lipstick or a dash of print in the form of a scarf or a pair of heels. Leopard print is one of my vices regardless of whether it’s in that season or not.
I’m not really one for accessorising; I have a few staple pieces of jewellery I wear everyday and I suppose I am partial to a snood in the colder months but that’s about it. I’ve been told that I look good in hats too which is never a bad thing.
If I’m flippant anywhere then I’d say it’s with my footwear. I can never say no to an elegantly turned heel or a bit of S&M-inspired zip action. I once won a competition where I was given a year’s supply of shoes from Topshop; it was probably one of the most exciting things to happen to my teenage self. I aspire to own a delicious pair of Loubi’s in the not too distant future though…”
The Artist’s Coat
I like to call this relaxed COS number my bohemian artist’s overcoat and imagine myself hanging around with various members of the Bloomsbury set. Opting for a print in such a vibrant colour is unusual for me but I felt it was time to push my sartorial boundaries. Pairing it with a neutral fluffy jumper and indigo jeans from The Kooples allows the coat to shine without going overboard.
A 70s Vibe
This chiffon dress was purchased from Jigsaw a season or two ago along with these stupidly high orange tan and suede heels. They were an impulse buy, encouraged by my super-stylish mum. She often encourages me to try things that I wouldn’t have the nerve to try if I was shopping alone. The hat was purchased on a recent trip to Edinburgh from the Men’s department of Walker Slater.
Pattern And Print
Bored with my usual skinny jeans and heels, or pretty dress and tights combos for nights out, I searched for alternatives and landed upon these high waisted cotton trousers from COS. The print reminds me of a Pollock painting, an artist I adore, and means that only a simple top is required to finish the outfit off. For cooler Spring nights, I’ve been accessorising with my green leather Kooples jacket which was a wedding present from my husband.
Luxe Leather
I’d been toying with the idea of purchasing a leather skirt ever since they made their appearance on the catwalk last year. But being on the short side I’d always been a bit wary of the popular longer length full-skirted versions. When I spotted this pleated shorter skirt at Sandro I simply had to have it. It looks equally as effective during the day with a round neck jumper as it does dressed up in the evening with a sheer shirt and bare legs.
Boyfriends and Leopard Print
Possibly the comfiest trousers I own, these boyfriend jeans from Topshop are the perfect antidote to those dreaded ‘fat days’. Unfortunately my husband isn’t quite so enamoured with them as I am and refers to them as ‘the mum jeans’ since they remind him of his mum during the 80s. Regardless I tend to jazz them up with a pair of heels like these leopard print beauties from Hobbs and a luxurious cashmere jumper from COS.
I love Lolly’s style and really want that artist coat in my closet!! Im currently pondering how I can transfer some of the looks on her petite frame to my curvy plus size figure.
On the subject of men and fashion my hareem pants I bought several seasons ago only got worn once as Mr H kindly referred to them as my M C Hammer pants (I guess he had a point) xx
Hee hee, I got the same comment when I tried some on!! I desperately want some but they just look daft on me 🙁
PS love the leather jacket Lolly x
I’m afraid I never really got the Hareem Pant look ladies… Sorry but sometimes you gotta listen to the boys 😉
I have to admit Helen I have more than one pair of MC Hammer pants in my wardrobe too much to the disconcernation of my husband. But they’re just so blinking comfy though!
Aren’t men funny? My favourite outfit of them all is the boyfriend jean look at the end, and I know my husband would hate them too! His mum, his nan, his nan’s cleaner friend… apparently I have outfits in my wardrobe that remind him of all the above! xx
I’ve seen his nan’s cleaner friend Sama #hotstuff
I want to know what his nan’s cleaner friend wears!
Still in love with the coat, the leather jacket, the leather skirt, the hat, the shoes… well all of it really. Looking gorgeous Lolly! x
Thanks sweet pea
Never mind the clobber, that barnet is epic!
Lolly does indeed have that kind of “I just woke up and my hair just went like this” look about her. So unfair.
Bless you doll! My hair decided to behave that day… throw a gale force wind into the mix and voila nonchalant “French” hair xx
The tan shoes. THE TAN SHOES!!!
Look, can you please stop putting nice things on the blog until I’m not the sole wage earner in this ruddy household??
Kthnxbye
Claire apparently Tan is back ‘in’ this season – Vogue said so! So frankly my dear you NEED some tan shoes in your life – you can thank me later
Ah, well if Vogue says it, it must be true 😉
I have to say also, I’m a fan of the ‘less but better’ mantra. I try to limit myself to key pieces that I know will work in my wardrobe (and consequently suffer extreme piss taking when I buy ANOTHER breton top). The exception is shoes or, as I like to call them achilles heels
Claire I suffer from the Breton top affliction too!! I have about ten of the blinking things and I love ‘Achilles Heels’ – genius!
Where is that stunning green leather jacket from, Lolly?
It’s from The Kooples Kirsten!
Thanks, Miranda!
Am so gutted I never bought a coloured version ( I have black) am constantly looking out for the Oxblood version on ebay!
Beautiful. I have those tan shoes! They are deceptively painful (for me anyway) so they’ve never been worn much.
Oh no Ali, I hate it when that happens. I have a pair of shoes that everyone tells me look very comfortable but in reality they rip my poor trotters to shreds! 🙁
Ali I don’t wear them a huge amount of the time – the pain aspect isn’t really an issue for me but they’re blinking high. I have almost broken my neck in them a couple of times so I save them for lunch with the girls or anything that involves minimal walking i.e. from car to venue and back again…
That artist coat!! I don’t paint, but can pretend I do….how can we find it Lolly?!
Sara it’s in this season’s COS collection. I can’t seem to find a link online for you unfortunately doll but they definitely had them in store in February when I bought it. Good luck with the hunt!
Sara I totally lie – I’ve found it but it was in their cardigan selection which is weird since I think it’s much thicker and heavier than a cardigan. Anyway I digress…here’s the link…http://www.cosstores.com/gb/Shop/Women/Knitwear/Long_jacquard_cardigan/46889-13557471.1#c-24479
Two things:- where are the jumper and shirt from in your ‘boyfriend’ outfit??? I need them!
I have a weakness for leopard print too, couldn’t care less if it’s ‘in style’ currently! M&S did a nice pair of leopard print heels for a reasonable price and they’re comfy too cause they’re from Markies!!
I think I need to check out M&S’s shoe collection – it’s been some time since I perused their aisles but my first ever pair of real heels came from there at the grand old age of 15! I can still remember them!
Right so the jumper is cashmere from COS (honestly I’m like a broken record!) – it says it’s sold out online ( http://www.cosstores.com/gb/Archive/Cashmere_jumper/19852857-7846782.1 ) but I saw at least three in my local store last week so it’s worth checking stores to see if they have any in stock. They tend to appear in the sleepwear section with all the other cosy separates.
The shirt is an old favourite from Kooples bought about three seasons ago but they always produce a sexy silken number in every new collection so it is worth checking it out for something similar…
I tell you, M&S have some lush shoes and they are really comfy (plus they do half sizes which I LOVE!). Also, you can order online and have them sent to your local one for free 🙂
PS. Also your make-up…what are you wearing on your lips???
Fanks 🙂
Hi Annie that would be “Frolic” by my make-up hero Tom Ford. Admittedly he’s not cheap but his lippies are heavenly. I also have to admit here that I do have a weakness for buying lipsticks based purely on their names. How could I resist Frolic?! Annie promise me you’ll go out and buy it!
Thanks for the replies Lauren 😀 just looked @ Tom Ford online – am in love with all the names:- ravenous, quiver, nubile, smitten…such lovely names! Have to say, I’m so pleased that you are wearing make-up/lipstick in the images…if you had come back with “That’s just how my face/lips look, it’s natural.” I would be forced to wear a paper bag over my head for eternity and become a hermit!
Will defs check out COS and Kooples for aforementioned items…pay day is round the corner!! 😀