If Cinderella Had A Bag…

March 11, 2012 § Leave a comment

This Sunday post is not about a trend or a selection of items. This post is just about one very special bag that caught my eye. It is called Janice Shoulder Bag and it is created by a Raoul. Raoul is a fast growing international designer label that started as a mens shirt company and grew to male and female ready to wear and accessories brand that has been showing at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks and is starting to build a celebrity following (Oscars parties saw Kourtney Kardashian and Viola Davis wearing Raoul).

But back to the bag – made from hard yet incredibly smooth leather this rigid shaped bag with statement closure is just perfection. Simple yet luxurious it has some YSL feel to it yet it comes without the hefty price tag. All in all I developed a crush and decided that I am going to tackle spring summer season with one of those on my arm – maybe it will be to me like glass slipper to Cinderella? You just never know, but if you need that little confidence boost why not invest into some beautiful arm candy to carry around with you?

Get your one on Selfridges (instore or online) for £287. And if white is not your colour there is also a brown version. Plus to add more excitement you can go for the snake skin effect texture in black and taupe for £310.

Things I Love

March 9, 2012 § Leave a comment

I love Alexander McQueen collections. I love Sarah Burton’s creativity. I also love the idea of diffusion lines: there are so many successes (Miu Miu, D&G, See by Chloe to name a few). I also love colourful accents and I love love love studs. Those five reasons should be more than enough to explain why I am drooling over McQ Spring Summer 12 bag collection. I must admit some of the shapes will require getting used to (saddle bag is an exception) e.g. you will need to work out exactly how to fit all the essentials into that clutch, but it is worth it: you are getting a top notch design, quality and trendiness for much lower price. Who would not want a few of these McQ fashion rock chick accessories? Available in surprisingly large range of colours, here are my favourites:

  1. Studded Clutch £140
  2. Clerkenwell Studded Shoulder Bag, £425
  3. Amwell Studded Leather Saddle Bag, £370

FARFETCH.com Giveaway

February 29, 2012 § Leave a comment

Who doesn’t like giveaways? I certainly do! Earlier this month I hosted my own for beautiful Daisy Jewellery silver and gold earrings but this time I had to share this one with you and it is hosted by Farfetch.com.

First of all a quick note on Farfetch.com: if you haven’t shopped there you are missing out as this online retailer handpicks fashion boutiques from around the world thus brings you the most amazing and absolutely unique selection of fashion items! That is why I often feature them here on my blog – some you would not find anywhere else.

And now back to give away: it is not just any bag that can be yours for free is you apply until 5th March, it is The IT bag by Alexander Wang – Rocco and this version is so summery in washed out yellow! I am in love. Softest leather, stud covered bottom and pastel shade  – this bag is an arm candy worthy of anyone’s fashion wish list.

Click here to enter the competition and good luck!

Del Rey – Lana’s First Fashion Tribute

February 21, 2012 § Leave a comment

In retrospect I knew it was coming. After the success of naming a handbag after Alexa Chung, which was one of the major factors propelling Mulberry to fashion heights with the unprecedented speed for British label, having a new fashion muse and as trendy as Lana Del Rey was an obvious step. Indeed Mulberry was a first fashion establishment that recognised Lana’s appeal by hiring her to sing at their LA party. And now that even British Vogue gave her a seal of approval, calling a bag Del Rey was a perfect PR move: fashion world already had eyes on Mulberry for their Autumn/Winter 2012 catwalk show (star studded row would make any designer proud with Michelle Williams, Elizabeth Olsen, Olivia Palermo, Pixie Geldof and Downton Abbey actresses Laura Carmichael and Michelle Dockery to name a few) and having Lana float in with a brand new Del Rey bag just sent fashionistas and media into frenzy!

Mulberry’s Emma Hill said Lana inspired them with her vintage style and seductive voice. Indeed Del Rey bag does have a very vintage feel – add White Ostrich material (the one Lana was wearing for the show and Mulberry party in the evening) and you have a seductive feel indeed. I love Lana’s style (I wrote a post about her recently which you can read here), I love Mulberry, and guess what – I love new Mulberry Del Rey handbag.

Marni for H&M

February 20, 2012 § 2 Comments

The time has arrived for the brand new H&M collaboration with Marni to be revealed. Original patterns, amazing silk pieces, to die for jewellery – I can not wait till 8th March to update my closet with a handful of items. By far my favourite are the silk creation – bright shorts, pajama styled shirts and trousers (trend alert!) and even silk cardigans: those items will be unique on high street. But also, unlike the Versace for H&M predecessor, Marni jewelery creations are worth paying attention to: statement necklaces, colourful earrings and oversized bracelets that scream high fashion. The only items I am not impressed with are sandals, which look too masculine and bulky and anything in brown and green tribal print – the kind of print that despite uniqueness just does not look stylish enough. All in all though, I am excited as there is a whole range of items I absolutely love! This will go down in history as one of the best collaborations for H&M.

Indeed the success of the team up could be predicted by looking at the great turn out at the launch party which saw stars like Drew Barrymore, Freida Pinto, Winona Ryder and Mila Jovovich showcase the designs. Below are (a few) of my favourite items. I promise to return to the topic on 8th and tell you all about the shopping experience and what items I ended up purchasing!

  1. Patent Leather Top, £79.99
  2. Bag, £29.99
  3. Silk Shorts, £34.99
  4. Bracelet, £24,99
  5. Wool Cardigan, £49.99
  6. Leggings, £29.99
  7. Sequin Collar, £19.99
  8. Swimsuit, £29.99
  9. Bracelet, £19.99
  10. Silk Cardigan, £59.99
  11. Necklace, £34.99
  12. Silk Shorts, £34.99
  13. Earrings, £19.99
  14. T-Shirt, £19.99
  15. Shoes, £69.99
  16. Blouse, £34.99
  17. Skirt, £39.99
  18. Silk Trousers, £59.99

Canvas Beauties

February 18, 2012 § Leave a comment

In my previous post I blogged about rubber becoming the IT material for this season’s bags. Yet after coming across these canvas creations I am ready to give up both leather and rubber! Thursday Friday is a cool new brand creating canvas bags and pouches with prints of It bags: Chanel, Miu Miu and Balenciaga. The best thing – your gym, picnic or second overspill bag will never have to be boring and style-less again. I just love that these bags are both a fashion and anti-fashion items: tribute and opposition to the It bags they display. And unlike the originals they won’t cost a fortune. Large canvas bag called Super Together is $90 (approximately £57), original Together is $65 (approximately £41) and pouches called Here Pochettes are $35 each (£22).

I am planning to purchase Together and use it as a bag in it’s own right – the size is perfect as it will fit all the daily essentials plus a few magazines, laptop, change of shoes and of course a Here pouch filled with must-have beauty items. For example I absolutely can not leave the house without hand cream, lip balm, eyeliner and red lipstick. Have a look at the entire range and purchase them online at www.thufri.com.

Rubbers

February 16, 2012 § 1 Comment

Is it just me or have you all noticed that leather is no longer the It material for bags? Last season we had many designers turn to canvas for their ultra-luxury totes (think Lanvin with prices of £450 and up), and this season we are witnessing rubber revolution (well, not just rubber but plastics and perspex too).

The idea is very utilitarian – rubber bags are durable, easy to clean and as in case of clutches provide perfect grip(don’t take the latter point too seriously). But of course there is more to it – rubber begs to be highly colourful, and with colour being a major trend of the season, who can say no to bright and candy-like bags on the pictures above? They are:

  1. Michael by Michael Kors Jet Set Jelly Tote, £130
  2. Anya Hindmarch Nevis Colour-Block Rubber Tote, £295
  3. Anya Hindmarch Valorie Matte Clutch, £250

And if you are on the budget, as always Asos has the answer: frosted perspex clutches on the picture below are £18 each and are large enough to fit all your necessities for the day plus will provide the needed burst of colour to your outfit.

‘What’s On Your Fashion Wish List?’

February 14, 2012 § Leave a comment

That was exactly the question I asked all the participants of my give away of Daisy Jewellery Earrings (find more about the giveaway and the winner here). And the answers were so diverse and yet all so great that I had to share some of the items they picked with everyone. Having a varied price range from £35 to £4728 the entries go on to prove that it is not just hot designer items that we want – many are more affordable (hence the variation of prices of items I blog about on My Fashion Wish List). Thank you to all participants and congratulations to the lucky winner. Watch this space for more give aways!

  1. Equipment Star Print Washed-Silk Shirt, £225
  2. Burberry Woven Rattan Clutch, £995
  3. Christian Louboutin New Simple Botta 120 Boots, £865
  4. Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ring, £140
  5. Christopher Kane Alexa Sequined Tulle Dress, £4728
  6. French Connection Animal Print Dress, £110
  7. Michael Kors Tribeca Watch £185
  8. Christian Louboutin N299 Trash Shoes, £850
  9. Pierre Hardy Mixed Neoprene and Leather Backpack, £1075
  10. Alexander Wang Square Frames, £225
  11. Unif Hellraiser Shoe, £105
  12. Burberry London Ribbed Cotton and Wool Blend Trench Coat, £895
  13. Aubin & Wills Brindle Coat, £295
  14. Noir Stack Pyramid Ring, £35

Saint Valentine’s Day Outfits

February 12, 2012 § Leave a comment

Here we are again – 14th of February is fast approaching and if you haven’t yet figured out what to wear for that special date night below are a few ideas to suit very different budgets (just add sexy lingerie and you are sorted). Enjoy, love birds!

Matthew Williamson Feather and Crystal Embellished Lace Dress, £3895
Chanel Vintage Logo Bracelet, £790 (from farfetch.com)
Jimmy Choo Tema Satin and Suede Sandals, £795
Alexander McQueen Britannia Skull Crystal Studded Suede Box, £1495
Herve Leger Embellished Bandage Crop Top, was £870 now £305
Poleci Lace Trimmed Skirt, was £275 now £110
Elizabeth and James Metallic Pumps, was £310 now £155
Tom Binns Silver Ring, was £290 now £116
Herve Leger Leather Minaudiere Clutch, was £495 now £198

Topshop Sleeveless Lace Dress, £48
New Look Pastel Across Body Bag, £12.99
River Island Pink Peep Toe Courts, £60
Forever 21 Teardrop Earrings, £4.90
River Island Flower Stretch Bracelet, £10

Love for Studs

February 7, 2012 § Leave a comment

It is not like I don’t already have a collection of studded accessories. Yet for some reason whenever I see anything with studs on I am immediately drawn to it. Plus my subconsciousness is even more affected if there is any colour selection for those studded pieces. This is why when I came across those sweet little wrist bags by Rachel Ruddick on my leisurely stroll through Selfrgidges, my heart skipped a beat and I immediately knew: that is what love at first sight feels like.

Rachel Ruddick collection arrived at Selfridges early last year and caused a massive stir straight away with many items selling out within a few weeks. The buyers were ecstatic, and so was Rachel – with no design experience she just went there and did it. This went to prove that sometimes a business approach and experience of the industry is all you need to achieve success: Rachel worked in management at Christian Dior and after a while noticed that Australian leather that is often used for crafting luxury leather goods was not a central piece in any brand – so in 2008 she went off to establish her own accessories label.

Long story short, in 2011 she came up with a range of studded wristlets in various colours and materials, which made it into Selfridges shop floor in early 2012, which lead to me walking past them and immediately falling in love. Pick your colour, at £160 this high quality leather item is to die for!

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