Sunday, 3 January 2010

Pringle Pre-Fall 2010




It's hard to find fully practical fall collections, the only brand that consistently produces fantastic coats is Burberry, but they do tend to all look the same. The clothes never look, well warm enough. But really, when is high fashion ever practical? Well it turns out it can be, with Pringle's Pre-Fall collection. The Scottish brand has produced some beautiful ad campaigns (who could forget Tilda Swinton's appearance in the mens campaign this season?) the last few seasons, and I do always take a glance at their collections. I think this collection deserves alot more attention though:

I love that really high neck coat mixed with a chunky sweater, the neutral tones and the simple bun - because no hair style manages to withstand the elements of the British weather.

I've been seeing alot of trouser style leggings (I refuse to call them treggings!) filtering into the British high street. But this almost long-john style looks surprisingly fresh compared to the tired look of most leggings.


Okay, I know I said practical, and this doesn't look very warm but I adore the laser cut collar. The longer length of the jacket, making it look more like a coat - it's a cozy and luxurious look.



Saturday, 2 January 2010

The Ultimate In Denim

Never before did I think that Star Wars & denim would collide and produce such amazing results. But Acne's Armored jeans for S/S 10 collection are unreal:




Thoughts? I adore them, but imagine how difficult it would be getting them on and off. I can't imagine tripping over in them in skyscraper heels, ouchies.

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

Miu Miu S/S 10



I just can't get enough of this collection right now, it was just everything I associate with Miu Miu - girlish but not too cute, great accessories and some interesting party dresses all styled in the most interesting ways.

I love the new length of trouser Miu Miu used too, it's not too high on the waist but will be a great summer wardrobe staple.



I can't wait to see how some of the closing dresses are going to be styled in the months to come, if anything the back of the dress was more intricate and detailed than the front.



Details:



The shoes are equally amazing. Platform flowery prints really shouldn't work, but they do:





Sunday, 13 December 2009

What's in a dress?

Once again I'm finding myself dreaming of divine dresses, but this time it's for award season. It may be a little premature, but the Oscar film season is just about upon us. I'm already looking forward to the new year and the Golden Globes/Oscars and myriad award seasons red carpets. I'm sure I'm not the only one who imagines exactly what dresses they'd select, and especially what designers they'd love to represent who just don't get enough love. With university work winding down I keep finding myself on style.com working my way back through the collections, and here's some of the dresses I just keep coming back to:


(L-R: Bottega Veneta, Bottega Veneta, Alberta Ferretti, Alberta Ferretti, Giambattista Valli, Sophia Kokosalaki, Hussein Chalayan, Fendi, Gianfranco Ferré , Donna Karan, Vera Wang & Calvin Klein)

Friday, 11 December 2009

All you need is...



Topshop's Love Double Ring!

Wednesday, 9 December 2009

Phi Fall 09.10

Now that the winter is fully upon us poor UK bloggers I really need to start considering warm winter wear. It's not the sort of thing you can look to celebrities for inspiration because they are ferried around in lovely warm SUV's and don't have to walk anywhere in the cold. I still haven't found many great winter outfits, it seems so very pointless to then throw a big coat over it (even if it is a Jil Sander for Uniqlo coat), don't you think? But Phi Fall 09.10 is definitely the direction I would like to be heading in.




It's all very Rihanna on a cold night out. So much black, leather, fur and zippers. It's just such simple perfection, and fairly easy to do on a smaller budget. Just love this look for winter.

Sunday, 29 November 2009

Liu Wen




I first noticed this cutie in the new i-D Magazine with my absolute favourite model Karmen Pedaru. Liu is such a star, and then she walked for Victoria's Secret, becoming the first Asian model ever to walk for the brand. She just pulls off every style on the runway, and knows how to pose in editorials:



Love that intense stare and how she doesn't let the styling overwhelm her, you're drawn straight to that amazing face:


Oh, and did I mention the great street style?
A girl with great DM's and blazers? I spy a new model fashion inspiration. I just can't wait to see what up and coming campaigns and editorial she gets!