Thursday, 20 September 2012

LFW: Burberry Show 2013

The Burberry Fashion Show at London Fashion Week, was by far my most favourite. The front row was littered with Brits with Andy Murray and Harry Styles trying stealing the limelight.

Burberry's Chief Creative Director (aka, designer!) described the collection as "a little bit sassier, a little bit sexier, and a little bit more joyful". The collection was Inspired by a 100 year old image of Burberry capes and corsets from its archive.
Underneath the iconic Burberry Mac were metallic corsets and ruched Bridget Jones style knickers. No Burberry show was complete without the famous trench coat and as every season, it was re vamped and remixed with rich deep colours, with a variation of materials.

Here I've hand picked some of my favourite outfits from the show! Including my boy band crush, Mr Harry Styles!

Saturday, 15 September 2012

NY Fashion Week: Front Row Fashion Pack

Fashion shows are a great way for checking out the latest catwalk collection, but they are also good for seeing which celebrities are wearing what on the front row. New York Fashion Week 2013 had some great outfits to draw inspiration from! Here are a few of my favourites.

Kelly Osbourne & Lourdes Ciccone Leon
Zac Posen Show

Ashley Greene
DKNY Show

Alicia Keys
Edun Show

Rosie Bryne
Jil Stuart Show

Mandy Moore
Billy Reid Show

Kelly Osbourne
Chris Benz Show

David Beckham
Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3 Show

Olivia Palmero
Noon by Noor Show

Lauren Conrad
Rebecca Minkoff Show

Selita Ebanks
BCBG Max Azria Show

Christy Turlington
Rag and Bone Show

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Bond Street Victoria's Secret

Finally! Victoria's Secret is in the Uk! The first Uk store was launched at Westfield's in Stratford, but the flagship store on Bond Street, London is what we've been waiting for!
Victoria's Secret was launched in 1977 and is famous for its iconic Angels and their flamboyant fashion shows.
I'm yet to visit the Bond Street store, but wanted to share with you the amazing photos to tempt you! I'll blog when I've visited dolls!

Sunday, 9 September 2012

My love for Leggings!

I love leggings! They're a great alternative to jeans and the perfect item to wear in this random weather England seems to be having at the moment. With the amount of different styles and colours the shops have to offer at the minute, I'm spoiled for choice! Leather panelled ones from Zara, to tribal print legging in H&M, there is definitely a pair out their for just about everyone.
It's also how you wear them that is equally as important, if the materials too thin, they look like tights, if you tuck something into them, it looks like you're wearing a nappy!
I got some great ones from H&M last week in plum (look below) they also came in coral, green, blue and black, with faux pockets. They are so comfy, but still quite smart. I wore them with a loose white tee with studded shoulders from Ark in Sheffield, a casual slouchy blazer from River Island and my River Island suede wedges.
Check out what the high street has to offer:
Black Tasseled - ASOS
Orange Ombré - Topshop
Black Studded - River Island
Leopard Print - Mango

Thursday, 6 September 2012

Kate Moss Collection for Mango

Ive never been too keen on Mango, to me they were always in the shadow of Zara, always one step behind. That was until they brought in Kate Moss to front their campaign, and this season, in my opinion is pretty amazing! Moss effortlessly turns this relatively plain collection into something cool and interesting with her sexy, enduring demenure. With the Karkhi and black body con dress which is great for office wear or a meal, (my mum purchased this one), 60's style calf skin leather jacket twinned with black hot pants will make a definite impact. My favourite pieces are the fitted blazers with gilt gold buttons in royal blue to bright red, bargain at £29.99, wear this with the skinny coloured jeans.
All, items are available online and In store now!

Saturday, 1 September 2012

Sneaky little purchase!

Finally got round to changing my name at the bank - 2 months after the wedding, when a little boutique in Stamford winked at me! I'm not great at resisting a clothes/shoe/home shop, let alone when the window display is full of all things studded and sparkly! I could have walked away with about four gorgeous handbags, but found some restraint deep within and purchased a chic black leather studded clutch. Just need to book my weekend away at The Mayfair with my girls and find a dress, shoes and jewellery to match! Any excuse!

Saturday, 25 August 2012

Many Shades of Louise Gray

Back in May, Louise Gray announced she was to produce a make up collection in collaboration with high street store, Topshop. This was launched online and into stores this week to an anticipated hype. Gray has also designed a clothing collection to coincide with the launch of her make up collection.
Both ranges take inspiration from Gray's signature way out style, along with her love of texture and colour. The clothing collection consists of six pieces, comprising of separates and party dresses in simple shapes but in clashing colours and textures.
The make up collection follows suit to the clothing range - bright, bold, multi coloured products and packaging. With products sporting names such as Pink Legend Lipstick, Orange Dart Nail and Wave Machine Eye Duo, you know you'll be brightening up your day with these beauty specials!
Prices from £6.50 and available as of 23rd August.

Friday, 24 August 2012

Vintage dress for an antique afternoon

We had beautiful sunny weather last weekend, time to rock out the summers dresses and sandals!
I opted for a vintage Kate Moss for Topshop dress. Vintage is a loose terminology for the dress, considering it is only about 3 years old! But it is an original from her first collaboration with Topshop. With its floral poppy design mixed with the industrial metal barbed wire, this dress is innocent and floaty with a rocky edge. Perfect for my trip round the antique emporium that day!
With cream leather sandals, my black Chanel bag and accessorised with skull bangles and black beaded bracelets. All in all a great day for fashion and antique bargains!