Shopping For: Silver Fashion for Spring 2013

March 28, 2013

Gold may be my metallic of choice, but for Spring/Summer 2013 the focus is switching to silver. Whether it’s holographic accessories at Stella McCartney and Pierre Hardy, or silvery leathers at Joseph and ASOS, the precious metal is having a fashion moment. It may not look like the most welcoming of trends (who wants to take style pointers from the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, after all?), but with some clever planning silver can can give your wardrobe a seriously cool kick…

Shopping For Silver Fashion for Spring 2013
Shop for Silver: 1. Metallic knit by Goldie at Topshop // 2. Brocade jacket by Isabel Marant // 3. Houndstooth trousers by By Malene Birger // 4. Necklace by Fallon Jewelry // 5. Leather pencil skirt by ASOS // 6. Metallic tank by Joseph // 7. Stiletto heels by Kurt Geiger //  8. Chain clutch by Stella McCartney // 9. Holographic pumps by Pierre Hardy

I’d wear Isabel Marant’s silver bomber jacket with a pair of light-wash, ripped skinny jeans, a simple white T-shirt and Kurt Geiger’s fierce stiletto heels. And, for an evening look, ASOS’ metallic leather pencil skirt would add an interesting touch to a black silk shirt. Just remember to limit yourself to two silver items at a time – anything more is too futuristic!

Shopping For: Fluro Lace Inspired by Simone Rocha

January 30, 2013

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London Fashion Week is always the best place to discover exciting new design talent, and at the Spring/Summer 2013 shows everyone was raving about Simone Rocha. The Central Saint Martins graduate presented her fifth collection, which was a mix of achingly cool separates, pretty crochet dresses and busts of fluro lace. Simone’s influence can be felt up and down the high street, this season, and I doubt it will be long before you’re dressing in fluro lace-y numbers.

I’m loving Milly’s bright pink lace blouse, which would look great worn with a chic pencil skirt or casual jeans, and I’ll also make a trip to Topshop to stock up on their highlighter-bright mini skirts…

Shop the Edit: 1. Milly pink lace blouse // 2. Topshop lime lace dress // 3. Thierry Lasry lace print sunglasses // 4. Hanky Panky fluro lace thongs // 5. Topshop orange mini skirt // 6. KG printed fluro heels // 7. MSGM lace peplum top

Loving Kurt Geiger’s Coral and Bubblegum Pink Heels

September 27, 2012
Last week I made the dangerous mistake of stepping into a Kurt Geiger store. I should know by now that these visits never end well, as I always leave with a ridiculously long wishlist. This time a pair of coral and bubblegum-pink leather Mary Janes stole my heart. Aren’t they lovely? They also come in a black patent finish – very Carrie Bradshaw working at Vogue. Anyway, I don’t need these shoes but I want them. Badly. So now it’s a game of resisting temptation…
Are you also loving these Kurt Geiger heels? Let me know how you’d style them. (Shop HERE)
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Five of the Best Low Heels for Autumn/Winter 2012

July 30, 2012

Call them whatever you want – kitten heels, low heels, demi heels, baby heels – just make sure you’re wearing a pair this season. They’re the “It’ shoes for Fall 2012. Loved by fashion editors (just check out the September issues for proof), adored by celebrities (Alexa Chung and Kate Bosworth have both been spotted in low heels) and championed by the high street (ASOS and Topshop have jumped on the trend), the kitten heel is making a comeback and there’s a style for everyone. Check out five of the best, from mini stilettos to baby block heels, below…

Shop The Edit (from top): Multi colour buckle courts, £160 at Kurt Geiger | Print leather slingbacks, £475 by Nicholas Kirkwood | Metal block red flats, £26 at ASOS | Black suede slingbacks, £735 by Yves Saint Laurent | Off white kitten heels, £70 at Topshop

If you’re blessed with slim ankles and long (or long-ish) legs you can wear kitten heels with just about anything. Try pairing them with below-the-knee skirts to master two A/W trends at once. And for a failsafe “suits everyone” style chose a pair of slip-on low heels (without ankle straps) and wear with cropped trousers. It’s an unbelievably chic look…

Do you plan to wear low heels this Autumn/Winter? Which styles do you have your eyes on?

Six of the Best Printed Swimsuits and Bikinis

April 30, 2012
Now that the sun has finally come out over London it feels like it’s time to discuss summer wardrobes, particularly swimwear. I can’t even remember the last time I went shopping for a bikini, as I haven’t taken a beach holiday in years, but there are so many great options on offer this season it suddenly feels like the right time to update my beach wardrobe. Print is a key trend, seen at its best at We Are Handsome. Here are six of my favourite styles; the swimsuits are particularly versatile and would look great layered under jeans and full skirts.
1. Missoni bandeau bikini, £265 at Net-A-Porter and $470 at Net-A-Porter USA
2. We Are Handsome swimsuit, now £78 at The Outnet or $152 The Outnet USA
3. KG neon bikini, £40 at Kurt Geiger
4. We Are Handsome peacock bikini, £130 at Net-A-Porter
5. Topshop red and black bikini, £32 at Topshop and $64 at Topshop USA
6. Seventh Wonderland marble swimsuit, now £85 at The Outnet or $113 The Outnet USA

Will you be wearing an eye-catching printed swimsuit or bikini on the beach this summer?

Would You Wear Louis Vuitton Lookalike Mules?

March 13, 2012

Dakota Fanning has worn them on the red carpet, Mila Kunis rocks a pair in the new issue of Harper’s Bazaar US and the models that wore them on the Spring/Summer 2012 runway had to have their feet glued in place. What am I talking about? Louis Vuitton’s “Merry-Go-Round” mules, of course.

I can’t even remember the last time mules were in fashion (I imagine it was somewhere around Sex and the City season two, Carrie must have worn a pair, right?) but they’re the hot shoe shape for summer. How you’re supposed to keep them on your feet without a tube of superglue is a mystery to me, but when has fashion ever been practical?

If you want in on the action Louis Vuitton boutiques are the obvious place to go, but for smaller budgets Kurt Geiger have also perfected the look.

The Louis Vuitton Merry-Go-Round mules from Spring/Summer 2012
Kurt Geiger’s pink “Dora” mules and mint green “Enigma” mules, both £140

And if you really like this style but don’t have the luxury of a driver on hand 24/7 then check out Topshop’s “Gilmore2″ metallic toe-cap pumps. They come in a pastel pink and baby blue, are much more wearable than the mules but still have the Louis Vuitton look. Plus, at £60 they’re a much more affordable way to experiment with this S/S trend.

So, Louis Vuitton’s Merry-Go-Round mules – are they a do or a don’t? If you’re planning to buy a pair this season how will you be wearing them?

catwalk and Louis Vuitton image from thefashionspot.com

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