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23.6.11

Stripes, The bolder the better.

No...I'm not talking zebra, or nautical. I mean BIG, BOLD, BRIGHT. Make an impact this summer with a bold striped maxi.





 all by topshop

21.6.11

Versace announces collaboration with H&M!

       Despite Donatella Versace's previous claims in 2008 that "to put the Versace line in H&M would confuse the brand" as she has had to "work very hard to put the Versace line in the luxury section" and " a high street diffusion line simply wasn't the Versace way", she has announced a collaboration with the swedish high street brand. Donatella was obviously encouraged after Alber Elbaz's success with the Lanvin For H&M collection last year. Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M states that "Versace is one of the most important brands of recent times and their collection for H&M will be glamorous and flamboyant - everything Versace stands for.". The collection will be in stores from 17th November, the collaboration will be followed by a pre-spring collection in January 2012. We should be expecting lots of studded leather as well as flimsy girly prints.







7.6.11

Burberry...As British As EVER.

      Burberry's Fall 2011 campaign comes with 60's inspired make-up and clothes, and whats better, a fresh face! Molly Smith, a 16 year-old from Derbyshire makes her Burberry debut alongside Amber Anderson. Given the brand’s penchant for selecting British models for their campaigns, Burberry latest combination of fashion forces is nothing if not perfect. The shoot is undeniably inspired by David Bailey's shots of English lover and muse, Jean Shrimpton.



3.6.11

Oh! Lola

If your already a Daisy or a Lola fan, then this is the perfume you've been waiting for. It's still got the playful flower lid, and is still a light, fresh fragrance. Whereas the old Lola had notes of spicy pink pepper and ruby red grapefruit, Marc Jacobs has made Oh! Lola slightly more sparkly with hints of raspberry, frais des bois and pretty peony. It does, however, share the same sweet vanilla and tonka bean notes to provide the crucial similarity between the family.


Whats more, to promote the scent, Jacobs has chose fresh-faced Dakota Fanning, who aged 17, captures the Oh! Lola essence of charm and innocence perfectly. 


Oh, Lola! is on sale nationwide from July 27. From £37 for 30ml EDT


2.6.11

Violet Darkling

       Coming into the spotlight a lot more as of late, this jewellery collection has been seen on people such as Sienna Miller, Rihanna and Cheska Hull. The New Zealand born designer Louisa Richwhite aspires to make life a little more magical, so inspired by all things nocturnal, paired with her quirky humour, an avant-garde empire is being created. Richwhite's unique collection of jewellery is sculpted in silver and gold and dripping with luxurious gemstones, essentially mixing magnificent stones and metals with darker motifs to create a more childlike and edgy feel to her pieces. 

Violet’s striking statement piece is realistically modelled on the skull of a
wide-eyed tarsier, a nocturnal primate of the Philippines. It is a versatile piece to invest in,
and brings an instant edge to any outfit. Sterling silver with 18ct gold plating, and fine
 jewellery finish. 
18K Rose Gold plated Solid Sterling Silver Skull, Chain and Amethyst with a fine jewellery finish. £370
This sleek adaptation of a Fossa will always make a statement as it bites your shirt
with its teeth, fierce expression and Sparkly Eyes. 
18K Rose Gold plated Solid Sterling Silver
with Pink Topaz Eyes and a fine jewellery finish. £450
This sleek adaptation of a Fossa will always make a statement as it bites around
 your finger with its sharp teeth and fierce expression. 18K Rose Gold plated Solid Sterling
Silver with Pink Tourmaline and a fine jewellery finish. £310
This sleek adaptation of a Fossa will always make a statement as it bites around
your finger with its sharp teeth and fierce expression. 
Solid Sterling Silver with Blue Topaz Eyes and a fine jewellery finish. £290
Violet Darkling’s striking signature piece is realistically modelled on the skull of a
wide-eyed tarsier, a nocturnal primate of the Philippines. It is a versatile
piece to invest in, and brings an instant edge to any outfit. 
Solid Sterling Silver Skull, Black
Rhodium plated Solid Sterling Silver Shank, Bow and Amethyst with a fine jewellery. £310

    You like what you see? Then visit Violet Darkling at one of the following stores or online;

www.violetdarkling.com

Harvey Nichols

109 - 125 Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 7RJ
Tel: 020 7235 5000 

Wolf & Badger
46 Ledbury Road
London
W11 2AB
Tel: 020 7229 5698

1.6.11

Happy 85th Marilyn :)

Seeing as it is her 85th birthday, and i love her to pieces, i thought i better but a little post up dedicated to her. Nobody did it like you Marilyn Monroe. We love you. She was such an inspiration, so here are a few of her quotes.


"Its not true that i had nothing on, i had the radio on"
"I've been on a calender, but I have never been on time"
"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."







Alexander McQueen A/W 2011

      The unveiling of Sarah Burton's second collection as head designer reflected an entirely different emotion than that of the A/W collection of last 2010 while McQueen's death was fresh in the mind. This collection represented fully McQueen's controversial obsession with light and dark, illustrating both angels, and demons bound perfectly together in one show. The gowns did nothing to dispel the rumours of Kate Middleton's wedding dress, with metres of tulle fit for a queen. The mix of innocence and rebellion in all that corsetry contrasted with pleating in the collection feeds both alter-egos, leaving us 100% satisfied. Genius. White-out make up, spray on leggings beneath skirts and huge platform shoes with jagged metal heels make this 100% McQueen, as did the high collared moulded silhouette over flared skirts. However, there was an apparent air of confidence in her designs as she adapted the heritage slightly. I think it's very fair to say, the house of McQueen is more than safe in her hands.











Sister, Sister.


     TWENTY8TWELVE, THE BRAIN CHILD OF SIENNA AND SAVANNAH MILLER BLEW US AWAY WHEN IT WAS LAUNCHED BACK IN 2007. ALONG WITH THE ROW, A COUTURE LABEL DESIGNED BY TWINS MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN, WHICH WAS NAMED AFTER THE INFAMOUS SAVILE ROW. AFTER PROVEN HUGE SUCCESS, IT IS TRUE THAT WORKING WITH A SIBLING IS THE WAY FORWARD, AFTER ALL, WHO KNOWS YOU BETTER THAN SOMEBODY YOU'VE KNOWN ALL YOUR LIFE?


Savannah and Sienna Miller


Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

AND WITH THAT, COMES THE BIRTH OF 'LUCY IN DISGUISE'. SISTERS LILY ALLEN AND SARAH OWEN LAUNCHED THEIR FIRST COLLABORATED COLLECTION IN A POP-UP SHOP IN SELFRIDGES WITH GREY GOOSE COCKTAILS. THEIR SHARED PASSION FOR FASHION AND LOVE OF SOURCING AND HOARDING VINTAGE FINDS LED TO A DESIRE TO SHARE THIS WITH THE WORLD. THE AIM OF LUCY IN DISGUISE IS TO MAKE VINTAGE STYLE ATTAINABLE. THE STORE IS LIKE A JOURNEY THROUGH THE DECADES EXPRESSED VIA FASHION. NOW OPENED IN COVENT GARDEN, THIS QUIRKY BOUTIQUE AIMS TO PROVIDE THE FULL 'LUCY EXPERIENCE BY ADDING THE FINISHING TOUCHES TO YOUR LOOK AT THE BLOW DRY BAR DOWNSTAIRS AND AT THE VINTAGE SALON WHERE YOU ARE PAMPERED TIL YOUR HEARTS CONTENT.





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