Saved by Isabella
A masterclass in the fun accessory from a chic Londoner
Welcome to Saved by, where people whose taste I trust walk me through what they’re saving on Woven. Stay to the end for a code to come join them.
Welcome back to Saved by! I was on a short trip to New York over the weekend and I think my brain is a bit confused about where I am, and by extension, how to dress.
I was only away a few days, but somehow the weather seems to have shifted while I was gone. Throw in the jetlag and the fact that I’ve just started cycling everywhere around London, and getting dressed has become a whole new challenge. But thank goodness for Isabella!!
Her recent people-watching post was such a breath of fresh air (there’s a reason it did so well!). There’s nothing better when you’re in a rut than seeing what other very cool Londoners are actually wearing. And Isabella always goes beyond the usual elements of getting dressed—I love the way she treats accessories as the thing that makes a look more interesting, like this piece on fans!! I’m a big fan (pun very much intended!!).
And because Isabella is the epitome of chic, scrolling through her saves on Woven has become part of my routine whenever I need inspiration. Let’s get into it!
How would you describe your taste?
My taste changes with the seasons. In summer I like to add more print and colour and in the winter I tend to opt for more neutral colours and minimalist styles and silhouettes. My taste has definitely evolved though. I would say I used to be quite trend led but now I am always looking for new brands and pieces that no one else has heard of. I think this plays into my belief that personal style needs a resurgence and we should all dress a bit more interesting! I am always inspired by places I have visited. I find such joy in speaking to owners of little boutiques. I was recently in the Il de Re and in one of the little villages there was the most incredible boutique selling a mix of beautiful blouses, jewellery and the most fabulous woven shoes. As much as I love buying new, I am always looking to Vinted or Vestiaire for a one of a kind piece.
Talk me through one of your edits. What’s in it and why?
My edit High and late summer is a mix of products and photographic inspiration. I’m a sucker for a super fun piece, like the red sunglasses or sculptural necklace. Even the beaded bag is a fun way to add texture into a look. I have been loving a silk scarf to tie around my head allowing me to embrace the French girl I found on holiday! I also love a simple camisole or a ballet flat; these are wardrobe staples I keep coming back to time and time again.
What’s something you stumbled onto in the app that you’d never have found otherwise — a brand, a person, a save/item that sent you down a hole?
I actually discovered a really cool piece of jewellery. One of my passions is collecting jewellery and finding new and upcoming brands who offer something that isn’t just a gold necklace or chunky chain. I found an amazing Chan Luu cowrie shell necklace which has been living rent free in my mind ever since! It’s the perfect summer necklace, being a statement piece whilst also not looking too much like costume jewellery. I admittedly love all things Chan Luu, particularly their new sequin tunic which was suggested on my Woven feed.
Favourite save so far?
Like I said earlier, I have been absolutely obsessed with a headscarf. I really love the new collaboration between The Love List x Gigi Burris. The tomato red kerchief headband is just so so cool. It also comes in the most beautiful blue. I love all things Gigi Burris, she makes the coolest hats- I have my eye on the Ida also which is a raffia hat with a gingham lining. Buying a hat feels like a luxury investment because its a piece you can bring out time and time again, to the beach or for the city.
Best brand (or item) you’ve found through someone else’s saves?
I discovered a beautiful Renggli cami via Amora Aniba, leading me to do a deep dive into their entire collection. The brand is the brainchild of icon Morgan Stewart, whose podcast I cannot stop listening to. She is so unapologetically blunt and funny, always speaking to amazing guests who share her love for insane fashion and astrology. Renggli also have a gorgeous tennis green cable knit which I am keeping an eye on in the hope it goes on sale!
You can see everything Isabella saved on her Woven.
Saved by is a recurring series where people whose taste I trust walk me through what they’re saving on Woven, an app for saving inspiration and discovering what people with taste you trust are saving too. If you want to see what people with taste you trust are saving in real time, come find us on the App Store, or explore the web version. Access is still limited, but readers of this series can use the code SAVEDMONGOOSE for a spot.
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I loved reading this & Isabella's edit is beautiful, love all the accessories <3