This dull weather has been getting us down a bit if we’re honest, but luckily we’ve been wearing something suitably sparkly from my-wardrobe to brighten up our days – and no, it’s not a bag. It’s Antik Batik’s Dream lightweight sequinned jacket.

I bet some of you will have shuddered upon reading those words, but bear with me. Sure, sequins can cause all sorts of sartorial nightmares, but they can also create dreams if you get the styling right (and yes, with a name like Dream, you can bet this jacket is one piece to do just that). That’s why I’d like to introduce you to a new friend of mine – the matted sequin. A revelation – to me, at least – they offer a subtle sparkle with a far sleeker finish, and without that glittery garishness, though the above picture would have you think different, I’m sure (probably a testament to my-wardrobe‘s super photography skills if nothing else).

Thankfully, they haven’t been used sparingly on Antik Batik’s lightweight chiffon jacket – it’s smothered in the charcoal-coloured things alongside circles of navy suede for an unconventional twist of texture.

A fitted cropped design finishing just at the hip with two hook fastenings at the front, you’re probably thinking this piece is reserved for evenings only, but it’s surprisingly wearable for daytime, too. Worn undone over a slouchy tee and distressed denim, it adds a sophis touch to urban styling – though I’ll warn you, the open fastenings may catch on your sleeve and cause limp wrist syndrome for a minute or two.

Which leads me onto my only real reservation with this jacket – it’s durability. As a delicate piece, I’d be a little worried about wearing it regularly for fear of catching it on sharp corners or snagging it on jewellery. That said, though, it’s a great piece to keep handy for special occasions and evening do’s to add a subtle touch of cool-glam – trust me, its elegance really comes to life – but then again, it depends whether you can afford to shell out over £300 on an occasional item.

Yep, Antik Batik’s Dream jacket will set you back £333 which, if I’m honest, I find hard to place for value. Sure, it’s pretty pricey for what’s essentially a glorified trophy jacket, but it’s a bit more than that really, isn’t it? It’s Antik Batik, and as always, you pay a price for the luxury labels you love. And, considering it’s actually a rather timeless piece (it’s got that haute Hollywood glamour that feels quite classic, you know), it will, at least, wear you well (or rather you it) – provided you haven’t snagged all your sequins off.

Antik Batik Dream lightweight sequinned jacket, £333, available at my-wardrobe.com

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As one of the UK’s largest luxury online retailers, my-wardrobe.com is always our one-stop designer shop and go-to place for current season collections from a huge roster of big-name designers as well as young emerging talents. So, as you’d imagine, popping down to their S/S10 press preview was a lovely little treat for us.

As we’ve come to expect from such a top e-tailer, my-wardrobe‘s stock is fantastic and their pick of the fash pack for next season certainly doesn’t disappoint.

Whether you’re after girly prom dresses, tough leather, soft tailoring, structured silhouettes, sexy underwear-as-outerwear, sequins and studs , or a mixture of everything , my-wardrobe has it all, with pieces from Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, Dolce & Gabbana, Twenty8Twelve, Sass & Bide, Helmut Lang, Olivia Rubin, Antik Batik, Zhandra Rhodes Shoes, See by Chloe, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Supertrash, and handfuls more (including Winter Kate , Nicole Richie’s debut into womenswear).

We wanted to get our hands on everything , literally , but we’ve whittled the collection down to comprise a list of some of our faves to share with you. Feast your eyes on this lovely lot…

Vintage bed jacket by Winter Kate

Patterned maxi dress by Winter Kate

Tassle woven waistcoat by Winter Kate

Charcoal green playsuit by Twenty8Twelve

Pastel bandeau dress by Olivia Rubin

Purple long sleeved dress by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania

Leather chain strap tote by Dolce & Gabbana

Futuristic gradiant print dress by Helmut Lang

Grey chiffon wrap over beaded dress by Richard X

Velvet stud platform by Steven Madden

Black animal print mix dress by Supertrash

Polka dot bikini by Dolce & Gabbana

Fruit print bikini by Dolce & Gabbana

There’s lots more that we’d love to share, but we think that’s enough to whet your appetite for now. Oh, and look out for Zhandra Rhodes’ new collection of shoes which will be making an appearance in a certain Sex and the City sequel movie…

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Cheer up. Summer is fast approaching, which means….it’s time to ditch those pesky boots and bring on the gorgeous sandals. Give your toes some breathing room in these embellished gladiator sandals by Antik Batik. Don’t you just love the gold and silver beading? Comfy and chic. Just how we love our footwear! £92, available at mywardrobe.com. Click here to buy.

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