Unusual Christmas Wish List
December 9, 2011 § 2 Comments
Who said your Christmas wishlist can’t contain goodies associated with summer? Mine can. Especially when cruise collection has hit the shops. And if you are planning to go away on holiday soon (somewhere warm and sunny, I am planning Marrakesh in March) this is your perfect time to stock up.
Here is my Summery Christmas Wishlist which will hopefully inspire you to compile a slightly unusual Christmas wishlist or purchase a few summery presents:
Miss Trish Splash flip-flops, £40 from net-a-porter
Diane by Diane von Furstenberg Brenda print canvas bag, £112 from matchesfashion.com
We Are Handsome Amazon Panther print swimsuit, £190 from net-a-porter
Christopher Kane Aqua clutch, £550 from matchesfashion.com
Prada Pexiglass Earrings, £140 from Prada e-store
Ray Ban La Boca Rare print Wayfarer sunglasses, £115 from redhotsunglasses.com
We Are Handsome Bather print bikini, £155 from net-a-porter
Mulberry Effie Tote in Hot Fuchia, £595 from mulberry.com
D&G Elvis Blue Hawaiian Tshirt, £66 from mywardrobe.com
Olivia Palermo Style For You
December 7, 2011 § Leave a comment
Who does not love Olivia Palermo? This young, beautiful and oh-so-fashionable New York socialite took the world by storm to become the hottest entry in every best dressed list. Everyone wants to be her, let alone dress like her. That is why it is so terribly exciting that Olivia has edited Topshop holiday season collection to select the items she absolutely loves. And now we get to buy them knowing we got the approval of Miss Palermo herself.
Above are a just a few items from her selection that I absolutely love:
Purple Velvet Harness Corset, £30. Planet Flared Heel Platform Moccasins, £95. Floppy Boy Fedora, £25. Half Moon Cross Body Bag, £28. Knitted Gold Beaded Dress, £110. Possess Studded Ankle Boots, £150.
You can see the rest online at http://www.topshop.com
nOIr
November 28, 2011 § Leave a comment
TaDa! I have a new jewellery obsession and this time it is from US. nOIr is an American jewellery label which caught my eye with its beautiful rings. My favourite is an elaborate design of Gotham City ($225) pictured above. But I also can not take my eyes of Russian Dolls and multicoloured crystal rings featuring various animals($50 – $300). See the whole range on the nOIr website (www.noirjewelry.com).
Highest quality and fun designs – what more can we want? That is why it is a shame there is very limited availability of nOIr in UK. I managed to find beautiful gold bangles on http://www.spoiledbrat.com. They are engraved with a choice of “I AM SUPERGIRL” or “THE ORIGINAL” and are currently sold with a 70% discount making them just £24 instead of £80! Let me know if you come across any other pieces!
Collars Are Still IN
November 26, 2011 § Leave a comment
Especially if they are designed by Ericson Beamon. I have a massive crush on his jewellery designs – always colourful, big and ready to make a statement. And I absolutely love his range for Urban Outfitters – especially the collars (no surprise there, I have been a massive collar fan since the beginning of the trend).
Those two beauties are not your usual peter pan sequin collars – they are edgy and will turn any outfit into a rocking ensemble. Wear with plain outfits to ensure the collars attract the most attention – black or white shirts will do the trick!
Both leather collars – Stone and Spike are available from http://www.urbanoutfitters.com for £175. Check out other items from the collaboration, especially the irresistible Stone Cuff, £88.
Welcome to the Zoo
November 24, 2011 § Leave a comment
Furry animal hats and hoods are everywhere. It is hard to pin point the inspiration for the animal shaped headgear, but nevertheless those pieces of furry cuteness are the way forward this winter. Started by US brand Spirit Hoods who claim you are transformed when you put it on, the hoods have been adopted by a whole range of celebrities – Justin Bieber, Kesha, Jessie J and Pink to name a few.
While you can grab yourself an original Spirit Hood, you can also go for (more wearable in my opinion) versions, which I absolutely love, as shown on the pictures above:
1. ASOS Faux Fur Bunny Ear Hat, £25
2. River Island Black Faux Fur Hat, £18
3. Sauce Mickey Ears Hat, £40
Bring out the inner animal in you!
Versace for H&M: First Hand Report
November 17, 2011 § 2 Comments
There is no better way to judge garments but by experiencing them first hand – touching the material, seeing the intricate details and of course trying it on. That does not mean I am not a very loyal online shopper, but there is nothing like fist hand experience.
As my previous blog post on Versace for H&M was compiled based on online information only I decided it was important to share my first hand experience of the garments after visiting H&M this morning.
First of all let me note that the organisation of the launch in Oxford Street stores and Selfridges was great: wristbands with allotted times of 10 minutes to view the collection and pick your items made sure the horrific shopping experience of overcrowding and stampedes was avoided.
Now to the collection itself: vivid colours, wild prints, tight fitting dresses, leather and studs were the things I expected to see. But what surpasses my expectation is the quality. All the leather goods feel incredible – there is real luxury in all the items. Pelle Borchie leather jacket which made it to my wishlist was better than I expected and the price just did not seem right – it would be hard to find the same quality for the same price anywhere. As for the dresses: Bottoni Oro range fits exactly like any Versace dress would – figure hugging with the right highlighting of curves in all the right places. And another sets of items which I absolutely loved – silk scarves in very colourful Versace prints for just £24.99. A great way to get yourself a piece from the collection if you are on the budget! Plus the colours make it a great choice for grey autumn as it is all you need to add a splash of colour to your outfit.
Needless to say I walked out with more than I expected but do not regret it – great quality and classic design is hard to find for this price.
So to all those who have already experience the collection – I hope you agree with my report. To those that haven’t – run, there won’t be much left after lunch time. And to those who are stuck in the office and have to resort to online shopping – good luck getting through to the website as due to the large number of visitors to avoid crashing it only lets a selected number shop the collection at the same time.
Current Jewellery Obsession 2: Tatty Devine
November 8, 2011 § Leave a comment
Tatty Devine oozes cool. A grassroot DIY company that is quickly becoming a world wide brand based on unlimited creative power – there is hardly a cooler success story. And most of the jewellery is still handmade in Britain (as has been since the beginning in 1999). So its cool and British. Even better.
I love the customisable Perspex name (nickname, favourite book, place etc – just use your imagination) necklaces – a modern twist to Carrie Bradshaw’s Carrie necklace. And if you want to add a cheeky twist to your look why not try cartoon eyes pair rings(£30)? And if that is not enough and since it is M(N)ovember and hardly any of us (females) can boast of being able to grow our own moustache why not support the male activists by wearing a wooden one on a chain? £27 is a low price to pay for men’s health awareness.
Purchase a piece of Tatty Devine coolness as their boutiques on Brick Lane and Covent Garden or online at http://www.tattydevine.com.
Current Jewellery Obsession: Me & Zena
November 7, 2011 § Leave a comment
Maybe its the grey weather or just usual mid season blues but I want some fun back in my day to day dress routine. And that is where Me & Zena comes in. A London based jewellery brand created by Zena Mckeown is as fun as it gets. Here are my favoruite necklaces and reasons why I looooove them. Visit http://www.meandzena.com and you wont be disappointed.
1. Geek Glasses Necklace in Gold as worn by Fearne Cotton (on sale for £7). I adore geek glasses and love the idea of wearing them on a chain!
2. Love-O-Meter Necklace as worn by Pixies Lott on magazine cover of Sugar (£9). Who does not love a bit of ‘He loves me, he loves me not’? Plus it adds some colour to the outfit!
3. Love Bites Vampire Teeth Necklace (£14). Perfect to get ready for the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn premier. Even if you are not a vampire movie fan – as soon as the movie comes out there will be no escape from TwiHearts and vampire memorabilia. So you might as well play along.
Breathtaking Prada Jewellery
November 2, 2011 § Leave a comment
It is not often that I am completely blown away. That was the moment. The unveiling of Prada Capsule Jewellery collection.
Chances are you have already seen some of the pieces from their Spring Summer 12 catwalk show – but soon we will have a chance to actually own them. By far my favourite is the pink gemstone and green leather rose range which features necklace, bracelet, ring and earrings. I must admit – I would not dare to wear all at once but without a doubt would create an outfit around one of those pieces, like the necklace above.
Its astonishing how beautiful and organic two very different components of the necklace look – I bet soon the high street will be full of leather and gemstone combination. Can not wait.
Get a (Time) Piece of Jeremy Scott
October 26, 2011 § Leave a comment
Some designers create wearable collections, some create art. Jeremy Scott definitely falls into the latter category.
But it is not his one-leg trouser pieces that I want to draw your attention to. Jeremy just collaborated with Swatch and created a range of very special watches. And they have Jeremy Scott written all over it: cool, arty and very different.
This one above is my favourite – the double strap Punk watch in bold colours and animal print. There is hardly a more stand-out-from-the-crowd watch out there at the moment.
The best bit – its price. Get your hands on this time piece for just £38 from www.eu-shop.swatch.com.
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