And so to bed
Posted: May 20, 2012 Filed under: Clothing, My Wardrobe, Product Reviews | Tags: Elvi Leave a comment »Hands up all of you who saw the pyjama trend on the catwalk several months ago and thought- oh heeeeeell no, these people are crazy (my hand is raised). Hands up all those who eight months later found themselves buying into the same ridiculous trend that they lambasted earlier (my hand is still up).
Never say never. The omission of revered collar, patch pocket and matching trousers stop this blouse from being overtly gentlemanly pj-ish, but theres no denying the catwalk influence. The shape of the blouse says daytime, the satin print and contrast piping say bed. More of an air kiss towards a trend rather than a full on passionate embrace. Still, this is from Elvi not Topshop and I don’t think Elvi has ever passionately embraced any trend at all. The only thing I don’t like are the shoulder pads in it but at least they can be removed easily. Whoever heard of pyjamas with shoulder pads in? These people are crazy.
Wet
Posted: May 7, 2012 Filed under: Accessories | Tags: Squid London Leave a comment »
Well it looks like the rain engulfing much of Britain at the moment is here to stay so we may as well lap it up and try to- in the words of Rastamouse- make a bad ting good.
These superb umbrellas from Squid London are part of a range of several designs that change colour when wet, transforming from monochrome into glorious technicolour in an instant. If you can’t beat the weather just join in the fun.
Item of the week 16/04/2012
Posted: April 16, 2012 Filed under: Clothing, Item of the Week | Tags: Carolyn de la Drapiere 2 Comments »
Silk skirt, £155, Carolyn de la Drapiere
Style Africa Exhibition
Posted: April 9, 2012 Filed under: Information and Events | Tags: exhibition, Style Africa Leave a comment »
Item of the week 5/04/2012
Posted: April 5, 2012 Filed under: Accessories, Item of the Week | Tags: Item of the Week, shoes 2 Comments »
£210, Chie Mihara at Author
Clements Ribeiro and Evans
Posted: March 29, 2012 Filed under: Clothing, Product Reviews | Tags: Clements Ribiero, Evans 14 Comments »Two days til launch!
This week I attended the blogger preview for the new Evans and Clements Ribeiro collection, Swan and finally got to see, touch, feel and try on this eagerly anticipated range.
…. understanding different proportions and different needs behind a desire for fashion that is not different from the high fashion consumer…..
- Inacio Ribeiro
The striking thing about the collection is the bold use of colour. Prints feature heavily and there’s a print for all tastes whether you like your patterns subtle, quirky, bold or bright.
I tried on a few of my favourite pieces and I especially liked the look of the coat over the striped floral dress, although I have not photographed this combo. It clashed but it somehow worked really well.
LOVE the dress
LOVE the trousers
The coat- *drop*.
Fellow fatshion bloggers!
The collection is available online from Saturday March 31st and in selected stores from Monday April 2nd. Sizes 14- 32, prices £25- £99.
One Dress
Posted: March 24, 2012 Filed under: Clothing, Product Reviews, Sponsored Posts | Tags: dress, One Stop Plus 15 Comments »One Stop Plus have gotten me well into the summer mood by gifting me with this bright orange dress which is perfect for marking the official start of British summertime. Clocks go forward tonight in case you forgot……
The style of the dress is nothing we’ve not seen before, but I love love LOVE the colour. It’s also available in pink, purple, black and white. I didn’t check the size chart before ordering but I usually wear a size 26, and this 26 fits perfectly. The only thing that would make this better is the addition of pockets but I’m a little biased. Dresses with pockets rock my world but even without pockets this is still causing a considerable commotion.
Other details: Jacket- Evans, Bag- H&M (both old), Shoes- thrifted, Earrings- Rachel Stewart.
New Queen Rising
Posted: March 20, 2012 Filed under: General Ramblings | Tags: Reiss royalty and me 2 Comments »I am always intrigued by the search references and links that bring people to this blog. Yesterday the stats revealed a huge spike in traffic and its all because of this woman….
Image from katemiddletonstyle.org
…. wearing a Reiss dress I that I briefly blogged about in 2008, and my post was referenced by a blog called katemiddletonstyle.org. Crazy! While we are on the subject of the Duchess, fashion and me, I am going to take the opportunity to blow my own trumpet (quietly) and say that we almost rubbed shoulders in 2002. You know that fashion show in St Andrews where she first met William and modelled in that skimpy dress that was then auctioned for seventy eight grand? Well I showed my graduate collection at the same show. Unfortunately I don’t ever remember seeing our future King there and I have no idea if Katherine modelled any of my clothes. Even if she did- I no longer have them so I won’t be cashing in on the association any time soon. If I was one of the X- men with the gift of foresight, I would have made my collection more boudoir chic than winter sport, kept it and flogged it for megabucks ten years later. Missed opportunity or wot! Le Sigh.
Item of the week 18/ 03/2012
Posted: March 18, 2012 Filed under: Clothing, Item of the Week | Tags: anna scholz, dress, Item of the Week 3 Comments »
You have to view it close up to really appreciate the detailing on this gem.
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