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QUOTAGE!

2012-02-10T00:55:00.001Z

"I'd like to say to Adele that 'I am your biggest admirer,'" he told theMetro. "Sometimes when you take a sentence out of thearticle it changes the meaning of the thought. What I said was inrelation to Lana Del Rey and the sentence has since been taken outof context from how it was originally published. I actually preferAdele, she is my favourite singer and I am a great admirer of her.I lost over 30 kilos over 10 years ago and have kept it off. I knowhow it feels when the press is mean to you with regards to yourappearance. Adele is a beautiful girl. She is the best. And I can'twait for her next CD."

- Karl Lagerfeld speaks out the Metro interview in which he labelled Adele fat.....you can read bits from the interview below!

OMG

2012-02-09T19:46:00.001Z

This is Lindsey Lohan - out and about at New York Fashion Week.

I cant even comment - anyone??? take it away lads!

River Island design a new print....well kinda

2012-02-09T07:23:00.000Z

Looks like River Island are getting excited about Mary Katrantzou for Topshop as well - since this dress turned up on their website earlier today! The print reminds me a little of.....well.....

This

Sally Hansen Nail Varnishes Give Away!

2012-02-09T07:13:00.001Z

Yeah!
Another give away - so if anyone fancies a nice early morning gift from us - then all you have to do is add a comment and an email below this post and we will pick people at random to win some lovely Sally Hansen Nail Varnishes.
We've got the above silver and some pink varnishes - V on trend! - to give away - so leave a comment here and add yourself a follower OR go onto our facebook and LIKE us and comment....

by the end of today!

Topshop Unique pieces hit stores

2012-02-09T07:07:00.001Z

Topshop Unique had one of the coolest shows around this season! Which you can now buy into as the wonderful pieces have begun to hit the shop floor....my eye is on the pyramid maxi dress at £110 and the Elizabeth Taylor sweatshirt.....

Denims

2012-02-09T01:39:00.000Z

I'm not good at jeans shopping. In fact, I am downright awful at it. I am the type of girl who gets the same jeans in every shade when she finds a style she likes and never shops for jeans again for the next six years. However, I am seeing the error of my ways since I seem to be interested in all manner of skinny jeans for this season coming. Patterned, colored, pastel, cropped - I'm thinking I might try them all....

So I found a company that interests me. Bleulab, an American company which features the first reversible denims! mind you, this technology doesnt come cheap with one pair of jeans coming in at just under $200. However, if you think of the cost of one pair of skinny designer jeans - then maybe getting two for the price isnt bad!

They come in a variety of colors and prints including this snakeskin print which turns over into a really cool leopard print. Also you can turn the ends up for a contrasting print - which gives you four pairs of jeans and four different ways of wearing them!

Check them out here

Cute canvas shoppin bags

2012-02-09T00:41:00.002Z

How cute are these bags from Alphabet bags? I know they are stocked in Urban Outfitters and I constantly walk past the display and think, god I must get one of those coin purses soon - alas I never do.

So with alphabet bags offering a 20% discount from now until the 14th of this month- better known to non couples as THAT day, there is no better time to get one of these adorable little things. I am even contemplating getting a purse too. How cute???

Basically enter the code HEART at the till and receive 20% off your order - hurrah!

Each bag is £12 and you can buy them here

Kanye will show again

2012-02-08T20:49:00.001Z

Oh god get ready - Kanye is making a comeback for Paris fashion week! It's going to be on the 6th of March - and that is literally all we know right now!!!!

Christopher Kane's skirt is sold out...

2012-02-08T13:26:00.001Z

The glossies are out for the month and there has been a lot of hype over this skirt from Christopher Kane. It featured in both Harpers Bazaar and ELLE. I have yet to see if it pops up in Vogue - but good luck getting your hands on it because it's sold out.

Prepare to be wait listed. It looks amazing with a white shirt, a vest or anything really. I must admit I wasn't a big fan of the collection initally, I focused on the awful floral pieces and the sheer floaty pieces which aren't my scene. I managed to totally miss some of the amazing pieces like this.

Get some cheap Ham while you can

2012-02-08T12:58:00.000Z

Michael Van Der Ham has hit netaporter.com. Okay so the clothes are a good deal expensive but if your quick then you can pick up some Topshop in the sale for £30. I don't think the collection went as well as some have - but there are still some trousers in shocking blue or pink available

I want those pants!

WHEN BAD CLOTHES HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE : Sarah Michelle Gellar

2012-02-08T12:33:00.000Z

OMG
What was she thinking?

The cropped tux jacket is a horribly difficult to think to wear. I mean seriously difficult and shouldn't be attempted by most. If you must, then team it with something long - otherwise you end up like Sarah Michelle Gellar who teamed hers with something that had a waist which finished by the end of the jacket. This meant that she not only seems to have the shortest torso ever - but it added pounds that shouldn't be there to her slender frame.
The dress, incase anyone is wondering is Haute Hippie.

I am breaking myself laughing....good on you Karl! Quotes of the month!!!

2012-02-08T12:15:00.003Z

I freakin' love Karl Lagerfeld.
Say what you like about Chanel or any of his other projects, the man gives good interview. I've been hooked on reading his interviews since he admitted to liking rent boys a few years ago in his usual brilliant manner.
I love the honesty, I love the humor and I love how everything comes out a little bit wrong....
So when he edited the Metro recently - you just knew it was going to be full of gems - and it didnt let me down!!!!
In the issue, Kaiser Karl discusses Greek economics by labelling them 'corrupt' and asks if Lana Del Ray is 'constructed' rather then a natural beauty - and of course, the quote that people have seized on, his calling Adele a little too fat. Come on, Karl has spoken repeatedly about his dislike of fat women - this is not news.

'I prefer Adele and Florence Welch. But as a modern singer she is not bad. The thing at the moment is Adele. She is a little too fat, but she has a beautiful face and a divine voice. Lana del Rey is not bad at all. She looks very much like a modern-time singer. In her photos she is beautiful. Is she a construct with all her implants? She’s not alone with implants.' - on Adele

'If I was a woman in Russia I would be a lesbian, as the men are very ugly. There are a few handsome ones, like Naomi Campbell’s boyfriend, but there you see the most beautiful women and the most horrible men.' - on Russian men

'Yes he does [deserve to be re-elected], especially because of Mrs. Obama. I’m a big fan of Mrs. Obama – and her face, I think, is magical. He would not be there without her. Mrs. Obama is not a fashion statement, but she has other things to do. My favorite thing about Mrs. Obama was when she was asked if her skirt was not too tight and she answered “Why you don’t like my big black ass?” [Ed. note: Did Mrs. O. ever actually say this?] I want [Barack] Obama to win because there is nothing better anyway, and especially because of her.' - on Barack Obama and his election campaign.

'I never voted in my life. I will never vote. I know too much about politics from what’s going on backstage. To vote you have to believe all that garbage that they promise you, and they can’t keep those promises. If someone gave me an Obama pin, I would just put it on.' - on politics

'Nowadays people give the middle finger quite quickly – it’s not the best behavior. Everybody does that, what’s new about that? It’s just become a bad habit.; - on why you should never give anyone the finger

'People in magazines are 50% bimbo and 50% pregnant women.' - on magazines

'Greece needs to work on a cleaner image. It’s a big problem, as [Greeks] have this reputation of being so corrupt. You can’t be sure the money will go where it’s supposed to go. They need to build trust, and that takes time too. Nobody wants Greece to disappear, but they have really disgusting habits – Italy as well.' - on Greece and their economic issues.

American Apparel are going to have a second chance here

2012-02-08T11:55:00.000Z

I can't believe I am about to do this or feature them here BUT! American Apparel have stayed out of the news for over six months now and seem to have stopped raping their employees. I am cautiously re-introducing them here.

I still feel the same about their ethics and way of doing business. I think their clothes are over priced and not great...but I am willing to give another chance - if I hear nothing about rape, lawsuits and employees being illegally fired then I will continue to feature some of the stuff. So lets start again AA, lets see what you got.
To start with, I am interested in the disco pants. I've really been thinking about it lately. I have no idea why. I've always thought they gave you an interesting crotch - as in it's not quite a camel toe but not quite not a camel toe. hmmm.....
I think £70 might be a little too much for something I would need to try on first - as I am looking at them online as I type. I would need to go into one of the stores and be stared at by one of the anorexic hipsters Dov favors....
....okay - I'm trying...I'm really trying....

NOTE : Issues with internet

2012-02-08T11:45:00.001Z

Hi guys,
Just a quick note to say that I am not neglecting you - I am having issues with the internet here!!! I may be back up online tonight but it might also be tomorrow night! Teddy - BEAR with us (sorry) and we shall be back in (little) black (dress) as soon as possible....

.....lack of internet drives me a bit mad as you can see....

60s style fringed bikinis at River Island this morning

2012-02-08T11:42:00.000Z

HA!

Last night I vanished into the wonderful world of the 1960s and fell asleep watching 'Paris When It Sizzles' which is a fantastic comedy starring Audrey Hepburn.
Hepburn plays Gabby Simpson - a typist in charge of getting a writer to pen a successful screenplay, while he seems to be more interested in women and drinking! Typical!
Mind you, it's an odd film even for the 1960s - I noticed in the opening sequence in Cannes there is a girl sitting writing a note in the coolest black bikini.
Just as I thought to myself - I would love that bikini - it looks epic. I gave up on trying to find it since it was around circa '65...

.....Until this morning when I noticed that River Island are now stocking fringed bikinis!!!!! While they are not exact - they are still in essence a fringed bikini!!!!!

Bikini

Dream a little dream of me.....

2012-02-08T11:31:00.003Z

Speaking of summery clothes that look designer but aren't - see below post for more - these shoes have more then a whiff of Versace off them. I don't know why - but they just do!

My mind is creeping on high heels today because my cast comes off tomorrow.

Not sure my budget post six sick weeks is up to spending £120 on Kurt Geiger heels - but give it time!!!!

I am not sure I like the color but since pastels are everywhere for spring summer - working a pastel accessory might be the better way to go. I think pastels on blonde women can look a bit dodge, as if we are trying to be little girls....just me? No?
I love the heel though.

shoe

Topshop floral pencil skirt - no really

2012-02-08T11:25:00.002Z

I'm really loving this floral pencil skirt for Spring Summer. Which is not something I admit to everyday!!! Me? Florals? You must be mistaken kind sir!
Alas no - it's from Topshop for £38 and has more then a whiff of Prada off it.....
floral skirt

Givenchy designed a gorgeous dress - then let Madonna wear it...

2012-02-06T18:41:00.000Z

I had to include these sketches from Givenchy concerning Madonna's 'performance' outfit for the superbowl. To most normal non Americans, the superbowl doesn't really mean much. However with Madonna 'performing' at half time - everyone seemed to be discussing it on facebook and twitter today.

I normally have as much interest in Madonna as I do in fly fishing - which as you can imagine - means I don't give two flying ****s about it. I did happen to catch the video for her new song on a music channel and both generations of Dreadful family women agreed it was desperate. My mother even labelled the song as one you give to someone who can't sing. It was generally agreed that the song was dire and the wardrobe choices worse.

Now I don't suffer fools on this blog and I am not nice to the odd celebrity but seriously....MIA - I am so disappointed - you used to be cool...
Anyway, Tisci had this to say about designing for Madonna : "Following my collaboration with Madonna on her last tour threeyears ago, it is a great honour for me to be a part of yet anotherhistorical and iconic moment, people sayeverything has a limit, but limits do not exist with Madonna. I amso happy that, after being busy in other scenes, she decided to goback on a music stage. Not only to bring us music, but also to makesuch a statement of performance and fashion."
Yawn.

Mind you, having seen the clear Egyptian thing going on in the sketches - it makes me think of this jackal drawing...not comparing Madonna to a mutt or anything but if the shoe fits.....

Topshop Newgen T-shirts - which one will you get?

2012-02-06T18:20:00.003Z

Topshop have decided to issue a collection of T-shirts to celebrate their NEWGEN project which gives new designers a platform to release their clothing in a cheaper line for the store. This is why we have had Kane in 2010 and are due to have Katrantzou later on this month.

There are T-shirts on display from Meadham Kirchoff, Mary Katrantzou, Peter Jensen, Christopher Kane and Erdem to name a few! The best part is that when these T-shirts go on sale on Topshop.com on the 17th of February - they are only £30- £45. No really!!!!!

Christopher Kane

Erdem

Holly Fulton

Johnathon Saunders

J W Anderson

Marios Schwab

Mary Katrantzou

Meadham Kirchhoff - Above and Roksana Ilincic below

I am so torn between which one to get!

Kimono capes - again....

2012-02-06T00:22:00.002Z

I am in love with this kimono. I have to stop featuring kimono style capes here, as in just go out and buy one - get it over and done with!!!!! I think would look amazing with skinny jeans and a little top.

Anyway - you can buy it here

Hair Overhaul Round Two

2012-02-05T23:57:00.001Z

I added the pink today! I used Stargazer in Shocking Pink. I mixed it with a good dose of conditioner!!! The above photo is round one in which I used less pink. It started to fade almost immediately so below is round two in which I mixed stronger color. I wanted to test the theory that you could get the bleached effect if you stuck color in conditioner. Turns out - it works!

I decided to go pink because going lavender would have meant a lot more work. The purple dye from Stargazer is terrible and doesn't work. It would have meant a trip to get the stuff that does make a difference and I just didn't have time.

____Blonde Hair _____
How to mix the color.
Plain conditioner in a cup. Get a spoon and add a tiny amount. Keep adding until you get the color you want. I would recommend going darker then you want because most of it comes out when you wash out the conditioner.
Hence why it took two goes to get the hair just right! Once I have the fringe fixed then I promise a full picture!!!

The Hair Overhaul Project! Stage one

2012-02-04T23:09:00.002Z

There is nothing glam about having your hair done!!!! Nothing at all!!! I've decided on a bit of a hair overhaul at the moment since I'm stuck here. I decided that I would trim a fringe in and cut the ends while adding pink streaks to the newly bleached hair! Whew! Luckily someone in my family is a hair dresser, so it all ended well....
I used Stargazer peroxide as I couldn't get XX Live here in blonde - I could have dyed my hair any other color but blonde for some reason. So I settled for this and threw it through. I used to use it years ago for my random color phase and I was nervous about using it again because for some reason I thought it might be harsher then it was. It's been done for at least two hours now and it seems fine!

It all worked out okay didn't it?

I have no make-up on so I am hiding the face from the camera - but I can happily say that I love the new fringe - I kept some 60s long sidebits as well. I will post pictures tomorrow once the pink has gone in and the hair looks a bit better. I'm nervous without make-up on - this being a blog which gets over 2,000 visits per day!!! I am also aware that these are the first pictures of me in six weeks on this blog - a record!

A note for blog spammers

2012-02-04T22:42:00.002Z

I have a pretty strong spam filter for comments - and I have to say very few get through to the actual blog. I can see one or two have over the past few months.
It's usually shit about cheap sites where you can buy counterfeit knock offs which are written in incorrect English with bad grammar leading you to places you can purchase the items I have written about.
Basically lads, don't even bother wasting your time posting comments on this site about things like that because I will remove them. I'm just saying - total waste of both our time. I will also start to block you if it is a repeat offense.

BOOKCLUB : Fashion related reads

2012-02-04T20:23:00.000Z

Alek Wek by Alek Wek
My mother gave me a copy of this when I was younger and I really enjoyed it. It's hard not to be impressed by her courage and her story. If your not sure who she is, then let me introduce Alek Wek - one of the coolest supermodels. She started her career in 1995 after fleeing Southern Sudan to escape civil war there. She writes about the journey she took escaping to Britain and how she became a model and now lives in America. Its hard not to be gripped by her story.

Fashion Babylon by Imogen Edwards Jones
There is a whole range of these Babylon books - I have to be honest, they are a little bit of a guilty pleasure for me. I enjoy the methods which IEJ goes to to collect information on various industries - its a journalist's way of doing so and I admire someone who can take such fact and gossip and mix them in such a way where a complete outsider can read the book and still enjoy it. Each time I read this - I find more information and things I missed the first time around. I reach for it everytime I am sick and I love that a good portion - and I do mean good portion of this, is actually true. It's also a fantastic way of explaining the inner workings of the fashion industry without boring someone to tears. Basically the book explores a period of time in a certain designers life while she prepares for New York Fashion Week. It's all totally anon though! No names mentioned - although many have been speculated on!

SS12 CAMPAIGNS : ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

2012-02-04T19:24:00.004Z

How gorgeous is the new Alexander McQueen campaign?

CAST WATCH : Week Five : Loosing my mind here........

2012-02-04T19:20:00.000Z

I am slowly loosing my mind.

It's week five and a half in the Dreadful offices and I am still on bed rest and crutches. I have started to loose my mind a bit though - which come from no outside interaction. Today I drank full fat coke - this is the extent of the madness which has descended upon me.
Its just five days now before the bloody thing comes off and I can't wait. I cannot stress how annoying it is to have your life on hold for six weeks. Ironically - I was meant to have surgery around this time and be off my feet for six weeks this year anyway but I cancelled it because I couldn't bear the thought of being off my feet for that length of time. Irony smells.
I have great plans for getting back to work and being able to walk! I am allowed to treat myself to some new boots as the car destroyed my last pair and I am allowed a bit of another treat with that as well. I am allowed some new leggings and a skirt. In fact, I bought myself a treat today as well - pink hair dye. I am about to pop some bleached out streaks in my hair along with a new style. I am cutting a blunt fringe in, adding some streaks, having the roots done and also chopping the ends off! I figure I will feel more like getting back to things if I have new hair!
I also cant wait to have my nails done too!
At first it was nice to have a rest but at the moment I am going out of my mind. I am so bored all the time and I've also started to feel really restless and angry with the situation and various things as well. I know this will lift when I start walking and getting back out into the world again but for now - I am likely to put my foot through someone - or the next person who says 'cheer up'....
A lot of people have asked if I intend to press charges on the man that hit me - the answer is no. I don't. I intend to let it all die down and fade away so I can get back to work and feel like new again. There is a lot of change coming my way in the next few weeks and I'll keep you posted - but for now, here is a picture of a fox. In a cast.

THE BEAUTY SPOT : The best product for blonde hair I ever found. Fact

2012-02-04T14:56:00.000Z

Anyone with bleached blonde hair or highlighted blonde knows that there is no end to the troubles that blonde hair can cause. Once you sort out your conditioner and treatments to avoid tangles and split ends - it becomes all about the six week salon visit to keep your hair in good condition!
The other issue is keeping blonde hair blonde. Tobacco, sunlight, weather and other conditions can cause blonde hair to discolor and turn grey, orange or yellow. But, I'm happy to report I've come across a product which I am going to recommend to anyone with blonde hair.

My mother found it originally in a local chemist and recommended it to me. It's by the company Pro: Voke. A professional hair care company. Normally the words professional hair care fill me with horror as they remind me of Tre semme hair care which is hands down one of the worst brands I have ever encountered.

PRO:Voke have a range called Touch of Silver. A collection of lavender shampoos and conditioners. I've become addicted to their twice a week brightening shampoo - which is AMAZING. I have been using it occasionally and from the first time I used it - I noticed that my hair was lighter, softer and almost silver-y in places! The condition it leaves your hair in is amazing. Combined with the conditioner I have raved about from Boots - the Coconut hair mask.

I will mention that the shampoo is a really worrying shade of violent purple - but don't worry - it makes a huge difference to hair. In fact the more bleached the hair then the better the results you get. It's such a wonderful product.

I have just picked up the daily nourish conditioner and daily maintenance shampoo today as well. In fact I bought the entire range!!! I have to admit that the best part is that the shampoos cost under a fiver - the brightening shampoo retails at €2.50 - €4.00 and the maintenance shampoo costs only €2 and the conditioner is also €2.50 - AMAZING!

I am still going to combine this with my original shampoo as I think it should only be an occasional treat for the hair. But I had to share this find. It's the best haircare I found in ages.

WE DO THE MATH SO YOU DONT HAVE TO

2012-02-03T17:18:00.000Z

The top image is a new skirt from Primark which will be hitting stores in the next few weeks - below is a picture of the prints from Prada Spring Summer 2012. Tell me that isn't a direct rip off! Job done! We do treat you well!

I think yet again Prada might have the best show of the season....yet again....

Rihanna goes blonde for ELLE US

2012-02-03T17:14:00.001Z

Elle posted this picture of Rihanna in their wardrobe before a shoot messing with a blonde wig.....

.....NEVER MIND THE WIG!!!

SHE'S NAKED!

God to be an intern with US Elle right now!!!!!

Whats Your Nude Campaign

2012-02-03T17:00:00.000Z

A few years ago, a fashion critic caused uproar by passing a snide remark when Michelle Obama, wearing a beige dress was described as wearing a nude dress. While it wasn't a particularly nice comment - it has raised a valid question about how it is unfair for companies to refer to one particular color as nude.

This week sees the launch of 'What's Your Nude?' campaign by psychologist Tara Raines. She started the campaign as she got annoyed in Victoria Secret. As she stood in front of the T-shirt bra section, she realised that all the bras came in beige, white or black - no brown.
She discussed the issue of buying nude bras with her friends and discovered that they had been dying white or beige bras darker for years. So began the campaign which aims to have bra makers recognise that there is a need and a market for more diverse bra colors.

But it goes much deeper then just bras. “As a group, [women of color] are still fighting to have our beauty recognized. Part of feeling beautiful is looking like ourselves.” And that means being able to find brown bras that suitably match their skin color–something that many white women probably take for granted. I feel it is imperative that women of color be represented in bras, panties, and lingerie. We shouldn’t have to go to a specialty store, on a goose chase, or spend a fortune to get a bra that looks more like us,” Raines wrote. “Being ignored is a slight. Every time I shop for bras, I am subjected to a micro-aggression.”

She also notes that is more then just bra companies that need to take note that nude comes in more shades then one - shoe manufacturers (think of how many ''nude'' colored shoes you see on the shelves) and Spanx also need to update their ranges.

“I hope that through this campaign people will become mindful of women of color both in lingerie and fashion in general, I would like to walk into the store of my choice and find multiple sizes, styles, and options of brown bras. I would like to for young girls to be able to buy brown training bras. I would like to be the color brown to be as common to lingerie as ‘nude.’”

There is of course a facebook campaign group and another asking you to email your underwear store of choice and demand more diverse selections. She has called for the email to be sent before Feb 1st but given that its the 3rd today - I don't think it matters once the important message is sent.

You can join the facebook campaign here
You can pledge to send an email here

Vogue UK March 2012 features Lana Del Ray

2012-02-03T16:43:00.001Z

At this point my hatred of Lana Del Rey is fairly well known. I don't know why I dislike her - but I do. I am also (because of the awful hype around her) avoiding her music as well.

So to voice my dislike, I am not buying Vogue UK this month as it seems to not only feature the dreadful woman but also seems to be on a mission to have the girliest magazine on the shelves. All that Louis Vuitton, the pink, the word pretty and princess on the cover - I think I am best sitting this one lest I get tooth ache!

I know there are plenty of people who like her but I'm sorry I just dont. I can't explain why but I think it might have something to do with my hatred of over hyped stuff be it music or film. It totally turns me off watching....

Vogue bath of shoes

2012-02-03T16:37:00.002Z

Although uncomfortable - that is one bath I would love to get into....

Alexa Chung on the cover of ELLE UK for March 2012

2012-02-03T16:35:00.002Z

Just picked up UK ELLE for March with Alexa Chung on the cover - what is wrong with her face? I'm sorry but there is something different about her that I can't put my finger on....she doesn't even look like herself...

......anyone? suggestions?

T-shirt

2012-02-03T15:59:00.001Z

This is a T-shirt from River Island and I like it. True its from the menswear department and true I am not a man, but these are minor details. I need to replace my Sid and Nancy T-shirt as it is almost four years old and is now falling apart....
See it here

Black and White maxi dress

2012-02-03T15:53:00.003Z

I found this black and white maxi dress from River Island this morning. You know who wears a lot of black and white? Gwen Stefani. I don't know why I always think of her when I find black and white striped clothing. God knows! However, I quite like the idea of teaming this with a faded neon piece or some really amazing pink lipstick I've just bought!
Have a gander at it here oh and its only £25 as well! Nice.....

Werk it!

Metallics for spring

2012-02-03T15:44:00.002Z

I'm becoming really drawn to metallics. In particular every day pieces in silver. I think I've been through the gold phase before and it never really did much for me. I shudder to think of those gold high waisted leggings I bought years ago from Topshop that I thought were so flattering....ew...

Anyway these items are from Style Stalker - whose website i had a good nose around today. I immediately felt drawn to the silver cropped jacket and the tight silver mini. I don't think I would team with white - although it looks good - I think I would be inclined to wear it with black instead. But then I wear a lot of black so....meh!
Anyway, you can view or buy the pieces here

Pixie Market

2012-02-02T17:44:00.001Z

I really love how cute this faded neon top with the stripes is. It's from Pixie Market which also stock tons of wonderful pieces here. I also like how the pinkish tone of the leggings sits beautifully next to the neon yellow - it almost clashes but not quite. Totally on trend.

WHAT I'VE BEEN WATCHING

2012-02-02T17:33:00.003Z

Noel Fielding Luxury Comedy
I was keen to give this a go because I love the Mighty Boosh and love Noel Fielding - for more reasons then just his comedy - ho! Anyway, I wish I hadn't bothered because it was truly shite. I mean, I went to art college, I've taken various things - but this was just messy, hard to following, boring and not funny. I would advise you not to waste time but to dig out some Boosh tapes and get stuck in.
Before I get slated for comparing this to Boosh because its clearly Fielding on his own - I think if he's going to make a comedy without Howard Moon and away from Boosh then he shouldn't really hire the cast of Boosh should he? By that, I basically mean his brother and the zookeeper, who I cant remember the name of - oh and the moon is back!
Sadly no crack fox though.....

The New Girl
This program presents an issue for Channel Four - it's really quite crap but after there seems to be a lack of funny sitcoms on offer at the moment, C4 got overly excited about this one. It's just hard to believe that someone like Zooey Deschanel could sign herself up for such a half assed comedy. She's normally so careful about the comedies she makes choosing to portray herself as a quirky alternative man's pin up. However in this she comes across as unlikable, irritating and unwatchable. To work, a sitcom must have characters which can be related to and which make you like them - so you'll watch again. I've managed an episode and a half - I was glad when 4OD froze and I had to switch it off!!! I also find the show a little bit sexist as well as they seem to stereotype women.

Young Adult
I got to watch the new Diablo Cody movie last night - and it was brilliant! I had gone to watch it a few weeks ago and not gotten around to it. Finally, I sat down to give it a proper go and it was totally worth it. I love how Cody has a habit of creating these really great and really real characters which gives her movies this likable quality.
She also writes some killer put downs - after all, this is the woman that wrote Juno. The storyline is quite different from that however, it features Mavis Gary who is played (perfectly) by Charlize Theron, she returns to her hometown with the hope that she might convince her ex to give the relationship another go. But its far from romantic comedy or chick flick as Cody has a fantastic sharp wit and there were times where I really cringed as I recognised certain aspects of single behaviour - such as the chugging of diet coke. I do that - a lot, although I am happy to note that I dont have Mavis's drinking problem!
Do give it a go because it is worth seeing and really entertaining but if you prefer your comedies without the sarcasm - then maybe give it a skip! I am so curious to see how Cody makes her next venture work - which will be Sweet Valley High - the musical......

twisted metal cuffs

2012-02-02T11:43:00.000Z

I quite like this unusual cuff which I found this morning. The cuff comes from Etsy designer Archetype Z who designs quirky pieces like this in California. You can view this and his other pieces here

I just think it makes a welcome change from the mountains of Freedom jewelry currently swamping my jewelry box!!!!

The cuff is $30

Silver metallic skirt

2012-02-02T11:36:00.001Z

Quite liking this silver pleated skirt from River Island this morning. I would prefer it in gold but the only other color is this horrific pink shade which to be honest - I wouldn't even bother featuring!

Bow Boutique in Dublin are now stocking Cambridge Satchel Bags

2012-02-02T10:22:00.000Z

Well this is welcome news! Bow at Powerscourt shopping center have started to stock Cambridge satchel company satchels!
Incase your not sure where you've heard about these bags before - try Grazia, Vogue and my blog, I mention them every month. Mainly because I want one so badly.
I'm after a larger size fluoro bag but it seems as if fate has decided I dont deserve one since everytime I get close to saving for one - something happens that I need money for! For god sake!
Anyway, its nice to know that the bags are there!!!

River Island Summer advertising campaign

2012-02-02T10:16:00.001Z

Looks like River Island have already had their summer.....mind you, I wouldn't mind it...Looks like fun and lets face it - theres nothing to do around here at the moment!

A lot of people have been complaining about the summer collections already in stores because of the good weather - which to be fair is coming to an end as we enter into a cold snap - god I hate the expression cold snap!

I don't mind it. I get so bored of seeing all the winter stuff in January - and lets face it, no one buys full priced stock in January. If you do, then you need your head examined or you've a really good job. The sales wipe most of our wages out before the second week!!! I am glad to see the summer stuff coming in and adding a bit of color to such a boring month. However, when you wear only dark colors and have to wear black to work - summer is an awkward time where you can't really buy anything. I normally buy very little and sit there waiting for the winter stock when we finally get black back in!

It's even worse this year because of all the bloody pastels littering the shelves!

SS12 LOOKBOOKS : Zara

2012-02-02T00:56:00.001Z

Zara revealed a few bits from their Spring Summer look book. Its full of the new trends we can expect from next season's high street - Zara style!

Sheer panels in a sporty dress....

Or sheer panels in a suit.....possibly not suitable for the office....just a suggestion...

Or prehaps all over florals might be more your thing?

Those shorts are quite cute actually....

Or maybe insane pattern which clashes? It makes me think of Henry Holland - I think it was 2009 when he did polka dots and florals. Not sure what I think of it....Its a bit odd really..

THE BEAUTY SPOT : How to spot if your make up has expired

2012-02-01T21:41:00.002Z

I got asked at work recently, how long can you keep make-up for until it goes off? Well the answer got me thinking about what are the suggested lengths of time? First off, make-up is like food and once it allows bacteria in - it can go off and bacteria filled sponges or products can cause spots, infections and other nasty things. So here is a small run down of expiry dates for your make-up!

Expiration dates — beginning from the time you first open these products
Powders and shadows: 2 years
Cream shadows: 12 to 18 months
Foundation: 1 year
Lipstick & lipliner: 1 year
Mascara & eyeliners: 3 months
Makeup brushes: Clean weekly using a mild detergent *
Makeup sponges: Replace weekly, or when sponge becomes soiled

* A lot of women think this is easily done with soaking the brush in water. While that might clear off any product that lingers on the brush. It may not clean all the nasty bits lurking in the bristles. I normally clean mine using MAC brush cleaner. Its about 12 euro a bottle and it lasts ages. If your using your brushes on other people I would suggest using the cleaner a lot sooner then weekly!!!!

— Smell your cosmetics; if they have an unusual odor, they may contain bacteria and should be discarded. This is particularly true if you have bought fake cosmetics - the horrific smell off them should be enough to convince you never to put it near your face!!!!

— Always make sure that products are closed tight and stored out of sunlight, as this can destroy the preservatives.

— Don't use any eye products if you currently have an eye infection. I hate to say it but throw out anything you have used if you have an eye infection because if you use it again - then your just going to keep re-infecting yourself.

— Use clean sponges or brushes. I can't stress that enough - you would not believe the state that people allow their brushes to get into! It takes five minutes to properly clean a brush and in doing so you have prevented yourself from wiping bacteria all over your face and eyes. Shudder!

— If there are any changes in color and texture, dispose of the product immediately. I have seen foundations that changed color from light to salmon pink and lip balms which have literally been a pool of grease after a while. If it changes - get rid.

— Avoid sampling makeup at department stores when possible. If you do test, never apply directly from the makeup. Instead, use a clean, disposable applicator to apply cosmetics. Most cosmetic counters have little applicator brushes for you to use. This is because thousands of women a week try on the products. So if you pick up a lipstick to try it on - take five minutes to ask someone to pop it on for you. You could be saving yourself a lifetime of cold sores for doing so. It doesnt mean you have to buy the product - but it does mean that you get your make up done!!!

Jonathon Saunders wins the BFC Vogue designer fund....

2012-02-01T21:07:00.002Z

Jonathon Saunders has won the BFC / Vogue designer fund.

The Scottish designer will now receive £200,000 cash prize along with a mentoring service which will help focus his business goals over the next 12 months.

Saunders beat strong competition from Mary Katrantzou, Peter Pilotto, Richard Nicoll, Roksanda Illincic, Marios Schwab, Zoe Jordan and Meadham Kirchhoff - all of which have seen a fantastic year last year.

I do like Saunders - even if the only dress of his I bought turned out to awful!!! I still like his stuff!

Harpers Bazaar redesign hits shelves this month

2012-02-01T20:58:00.000Z

The new design Harper's Bazaar is here this month - not sure if this applies to the UK or US version, but there you go.
Advertisers are already excited about the new design with an advertising increase of 15.5% reported for the March issue. Also, the chosen few who have had a sneak look at the magazine have reported that it has a tighter design and a much sleeker appearance then before.
The issue also has a profile of Tom Ford and some photos by Karl Lagerfeld - oh and it has a Gwyneth Paltrow cover. Which I'm sure means there must be another rather dull interview inside. Sorry, but I just don't care what she does with herself these days....It's like that facebook group for alchohol states : Because no good story starts with well, I eating a salad....

Obsessed with this chandelier....

2012-02-01T03:55:00.001Z

OMG I am obsessed with chandeliers. I want one so badly even though my house is not the type of place where one could have a chandelier dangling around for too long.

This one from the French Bedroom Company just warms my heart though. It has all levels of grand about it with a hint of gothic perfection. Just right for me - I like anything that looks as if Alexander McQueen would have loved it...

It's £280 from here

I want PVC shorts

2012-02-01T00:54:00.000Z

I am in love with these PVC shorts from the new Karl Lagerfeld range on Netaporter.com. Sigh....I really want them. €99 - not bad huh?

I could argue that they are black and I could wear them to work - but I know I never would.....Strictly a bar or nightclub thing I reckon!

Job interview chic

2012-01-31T23:06:00.000Z

Job interview chic from Oasis. I don't feature them often or praise green clothing. But somehow I am doing both in this post. The dress, as always with Oasis - its completely over priced and available somewhere else on the high street that doesn't cost a fortune for something relatively plain. €81

But if it floats your boat then buy it here

River Island sleeveless shirts

2012-01-31T22:55:00.000Z

River Island is continuing its love of sleeveless shirts with a new selection of Spring Summer shirt/dresses. This one replaces the black and white version that I bought before Christmas. These shirts are easy to wear and only really need leggings to go with them.
This one seems more expensive then my plainer version at £40 but still, they do look nice on
shirt dress

What 14 million worth of apartment will get you.....

2012-01-31T22:23:00.000Z

Daphne Guinness has placed her apartment on the market for a cool $14 million. It is on fifth avenue however, so that's worth a fair bit!!!! I like the layout and the design but if I had 14 million - I still wouldn't buy it - reason?

The amount of mirrors - could you imagine how much of a bitch it would be to have to clean all those?

Anyway, 14 million gets you four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a huge kitchen, fancy decor and a view to kill for. Not to mention there is a studio alongside the apartment which houses the staff. No seriously, because if you have 14 million to buy fancy apartments like this - then you clearly don't pick up your own damn mess! But if you want the other flat its going to cost you - 1.5 million alongside the 14 million.
Oh and watch out for the added extras - the building charges residents $17, 950 a month to live there. So not only have you got the worlds worst morgage ever - it's going to cost you roughly 215, 400 a year to live there. Nice....

Still, tis the life really isn't it????

Does anyone buy LOVE magazine?

2012-01-31T21:21:00.001Z

Issue 7 of Love is due to hit stores in a few days and I have to ask - is anyone bothered?

I ask because Love is currently riding in our poll of magazines with no votes and I don't know anyone who actually buys it. I know people who flick through it from time to time in shops - I was that person until the 6th issue when the beautiful covers were enough to convince me to buy it - god was it all downhil from there!!!
The tax on things like that in this country meant I spent ten euro on the magazine which weighed the same as a small donkey.
So anyway in this issue it features Kate Moss pretending to be a cat and Lara Stone, a vampire. I'm sure once the interesting photoshoots hit the blogsphere - there wont be much reason to buy the thing anyway!

If you feel differently then give the magazine a vote on the sidebar at the top - since they currently have none!

A polite word

2012-01-31T17:20:00.001Z

Can whoever is responsible for Katy Perry and her irritating hair color changes please stop? Either that or please do her roots as well as the rest of it. Thank you.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH US....MMMM

2012-01-31T17:15:00.000Z

A reminder how to get involved with us :

First of we are having a small vote on the sidebar for the best magazine on the stands so vote if you feel like it. Actually it would be great if you could because so many of them are tied and it's really boring when there is a tie!!!!

If you want to really support us then add yourself as a follower to the sidebar! We appreciate that...

You can join in the fun on facebook here and get access to all our exclusive competitions, discussions and see exclusive videos!

We also have a tumblr which can be accessed here where you can get access to all our left over and rare photos from vintage to kate moss - it's a bit of everything really.

and there is a random picture of Kate Moss from years ago with an ice cream....

Did this actually happen?

2012-01-31T17:01:00.002Z

Is this for real?

An image has been circulating of Kristen Stewart giving Karl Lagerfeld the finger. This cannot be real....no one would have that much of a death wish or want to have themselves removed from the Chanel Christmas card list....

Beth Ditto for MAC

2012-01-31T16:59:00.003Z

Hurrah - Beth Ditto for MAC will officially hit stores in June!

Okay, we've all had our fun, now can we please move on and discuss something else now?

2012-01-31T03:25:00.002Z

I am so glad I don't wear fake tan.

I can give a million reasons why I don't.

1 - it smells
2 - if you get it wrong its clearly fake
3 - streaks
4- I am proud of being pale and see no reason to pretend to be another color
5 - the orange shade that most people go
6 - the cost of keeping it up
7 - I don't think anyone really cares if your tanned or not
8- Christina Aguileras recent issue

So it took a few days but Christina's 'people' finally got back to the press about what actually happened at the funeral for Etta James last week. Basically as Christina began to sing 'At Last', something began running down her leg which looked a little bit like she'd just got her period. Live. On stage. At a funeral.

I didn't post anything about it because it was just awful to see how many people made fun of her and plus, its the stuff of nightmares really. But apparently it was to do with her fake tan which streaked under the hot lights and began to run. The late response from her people meant that the rumors about it being period blood actually took over the internet.

Either way, that poor woman. That is really mortifying and rather then people going on about how funny it was and calling her a whale (I am not joking, I saw that insult this morning) should take a moment to think how they would have felt in the same situation.

I'm the last person to stick up for someone whose made a career of taking her clothes and singing about getting dirty, nasty and a whole other variety of man pleasing disgusting things nor am I the type of person who passes up the chance to take the piss out of someone famous for doing something embarrassing - but this was a little bit too far.

DEAD TRENDS : Mukluk boots circa 2004

2012-01-31T03:09:00.001Z

Searching for images of Kate Moss in an old Westwood campaign in the 90s, I came across these images of her in mukluks and wanted to ask if anyone remembered them? Unlike uggs, which people recycle season after season for no apparent reason - mulaks were around for a season and then vanishing into the murky depths of fashion obscurity. Kate Moss however was one of the people 'credited' with bringing the mukluk craze to the UK. Great, so I have her to blame for looking like a twat in 2004 then.

Basically the boots (if you paid out for the real thing) were made of rabbit fur and based on Native American designs. However, as with most things that Moss wore over the years, once the high street got wind of it - it got ripped off everywhere from Topshop to Primark to market stalls the world over.

And once a trend gets onto the stalls, it's time for the celebrities to stop wearing them - which means the trend dies and then we stop wearing ours. Occasionally trends like this get recycled but thankfully the Mukluks never did.

I had a pair in 2004 and I thought I was the shit. Honestly, I thought Kate Moss was crap but it didn't stop me stealing her style though. I've since made my peace with Moss by becoming obsessed with her old 90s campaigns which I raid for style inspiration.

But those boots.....oh my god...grey, faux fur with huge pom poms the things were never off my feet. They were comfortable like wearing slippers all the time, but if you walked over stones, you felt every last bit of it. If it rained, you were screwed as the shoes soaked easily. Not to mention that if UGGs were bad for your feet then these were worse. They sagged under the heel, gave no support and hung off your feet. Long story short, I am so happy they are gone!

Wee Broon Bag

2012-01-31T02:55:00.003Z

It's not quite a bloomingdales bag - but this wee broon bag from hunky dory home has made me smile in much the same way....
Do check out the website - its always good for things to make you smile

We'll Take Manhattan is actually good!!!

2012-01-31T02:46:00.004Z

I finally got to see 'We'll Take Manhattan' tonight. The made for TV movie about Jean Shrimpton and David Bailey in the 60s.

I loved it.
I'm not entirely sure how accurate it was, how the actual Shrimpton would feel about how she was portrayed but I think they did a great job of capturing Britain prior to the explosion of youth culture in the 60s.
David Bailey is portrayed as a married womaniser and Shrimpton is a naive innocent country girl according to the BBC - although I have to give them credit where credit is due for their great knowledge of Vogue history. They got it spot on!

Vogue US would have been under Vreeland at that point, just - she had literally just left Harpers Bazaar for Vogue in 62. The images which I have featured in this post instead of bloody Karen Gillan (the only downside of the whole thing) are from the shoot, 'Young Idea Goes West' which covered 14 pages. A big risk for Vogue since Bailey was a relatively unknown photographer and this was a massive shoot.
The shoot was a complete success the photos have gone on to become legendary.

Shrimpton went on to become the world's first supermodel - sorry Dickinson but she was! She also became an icon of the swinging sixties along with (but slightly before) Twiggy.

Sigh, I really was born in the wrong era - I would have loved to be alive in the 60s....

*This is why when you make films like this you have to be really really careful to get everything right - because you get obsessive nerds like me sitting at home waiting for one detail to be wrong. I literally stopped the film and started researching the date Vreeland left Harpers because I was convinced it was 1963. Turns out, I was wrong - just- and the film were right - just!!!!! Nerd!

Headband

2012-01-30T16:38:00.003Z

This headband has gone down to £7 on the Miss Selfridge site! Beats paying a fortune for the Nicole Ritchie version doesn't it? here

WHEN BAD CLOTHES HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE : Helena Christensen

2012-01-30T16:28:00.000Z

Okay, so the dress I recognise as Stella McCartney SS12 which is great for her - however it does nothing for her frame straight on. It takes a lot to make a supermodel look frumpy - but this dress has managed it.

Moving on to the tights - what the hell did she think she was doing?!??!?! The only good thing I can say is that the stripe leads the eye and makes her long legs appear even longer then they are - but holy christ talk about print overload!!!! This would have been better with plainer tights or maybe if the dress wasn't a full size too big for her.

Then there are the 'hello I'm from New Look' shoes and the bag which are not remotely involved in the color scheme. I get that she's going for a clashy look but the over all effect is one of total outfit meltdown and panic. It's as if she woke up and let her children dress her - blindfolded.

Which makes it worse when she stands next to the man in the suit and the girl in the black dress. Who manage to make her seem almost casual somehow...

..nil points to Denmark....

MARNI FOR H&M FIRST LOOK

2012-01-30T16:19:00.003Z

I just caught a feature on Russian Vogue out of the corner of my eye - and boy am I glad I did because it's full of the Marni for H&M collection!

This is the second time Russian Vogue has had the scoop on a H&M collection - the first was Versace a few months ago. It seems the store and RVogue has worked out a deal! Still, who cares if it means that we have access to all the pieces ahead of their release date?

I have to say that I'm not really bothered by the whole thing. I wasn't a huge Marni fan before this collection was announced and I am certainly not bothered now that I can afford it. I'm just a bit meh about the whole thing. I'd much rather wait for the next collection which will be Katrantzou for Topshop. The whole Marni thing goes live on March 8th anyway!

I will add this though - I may not do print and therefore have little interest in the clothes - but the jewelry is a different story. I quite like it. Wonder if that is part of the collection too.....

Really? Nicola Roberts?

2012-01-30T16:10:00.000Z

Nicola Roberts and Rihanna will team up to present a new TV show for Living TV which will air this summer.

It will take the form of a project Catwalk/Runway style show in which contestants will compete to make an outfit for Rihanna's performance in Hyde Park at the end of the summer.

Rihanna I understand, but Nicola Roberts? She's not exactly urban chic is she???? Not to mention that both girls and their 'look' are heavily controlled by stylists. I love Rihanna's clothing - 9 times out of 10 - but I have to ask again, Nicola Roberts!??!?!?!!??!! Guuuurrl please!

OPINION : Fashion and weight and skinny bashing

2012-01-30T16:00:00.000Z

Just as I posted a rant on Tumblr about skinny bashing - Diane Von Furstenberg announced today that she is going to make sure that no underage models walk in the next load of fashion weeks - not only that but she would be paying close attention to how many of them were a healthy size.

It seems that fat is not just a feminist issue - its a fashion one too. I am fed up of hearing about how all models have eating disorders and go to extreme lengths to stay thin - some are naturally skinny and eat like horses! However just as there are healthy models - there are unhealthy ones too.

I think its great that someone is trying to change the negative parts of the industry for the better. I think models should be made to carry cards to prove they are over 18 and they should be monitored to see if they are healthy or not.

However, as I complained on Tumblr, I am sick of this skinny bashing trend that magazines and advertisers seem to be going through at the moment. This trend of labelling only curvy women as 'real women' - erm, am I not a real woman just because I am not a size 16?

I am a size 10. I've not always been a size 10 but I am now and I'm happy with that. I am really tall which means I do not carry weight on my stomach or my boobs but I do hate my thighs! (I also hate my feet but that is a separate issue for another day) I am sick of being told that because I'm tall and skinny - I'm not real. That I have to be a size 14+ to qualify for being a woman. I thought having ovaries made me female!?!?!? Still what do I know?

Women come in all shapes and sizes.

Magazines are sick of taking shit about their choice to feature only thin models - here is how this works. Magazines are essentially advertisers. They feature clothing that advertisers have paid to be there. Say D&G take out an advert for their RTW collection, chances are you will see their clothes crop up in the photoshoots because its been paid for.

The magazine has to sell the look and sell the dream - it does this by projecting an image.

The designers are also responsible for calling the shots by sending sample sizes. It costs a designer twice as much to make a size 16 dress then it does a size 8. This is why sample sizes are small and one of the reasons why the models must then be small.
In magazine logic anyway!

The magazine in order to make up for featuring smaller women in their photoshoots - balances this out by talking about real women. By making reference to how they can't refuse sweets, by using as many reader based stories as they can and doing reader make overs. But the meantime the message is that them and us. Them being the tall skinny model types who represent something that is not attainable and the US being the rest of the world.

It's an arguement which is not likely to be settled anytime soon. Weight is just one issue that fashion cannot agree on. It's been the case since the days of Twiggy when thin chic became Vogue and carried on in the 90s when Kate Moss brought in heroin chic.

Again I will stress that women are all shapes and sizes but the industry isn't likely to change anytime soon.

Badger bags

2012-01-28T17:19:00.002Z

I found these cute bags on the Motel Rocks website as a result of bored trawling through websites. I couldn't shake the feeling that the fox and badger prints remind me of something.......a book or a film or something...

Then I realised what it was.....

What color does this dress look like to you?

2012-01-28T15:54:00.000Z

We've have had all varieties of the mullet skirt and here comes another one! This dress is from River Island and is described as light beige. Maybe its one that you need to see in person, but to me this is off white.
Any advances on off white? dress

dress love

2012-01-28T13:16:00.004Z

I love this dress. If I had a spare €730 then I would totally buy it. It looks so simple, but yet so beautiful. It's something about the neckline and the folds - I like folds.....

It's available from netaporter.com and it's by Rick Owens. Who I seem to be becoming a fan of day by day....dress

H&M new trend report involves a lot of pencil skirts

2012-01-28T13:08:00.001Z

There was a time where I swore I would never wear a pencil skirt again. I considered my hips too wide and my general style a little too wild for the conservative style that a pencil skirt demanded. I swore as I recycled my collection from the late 90s that I would NEVER ever go back. I gave in to the simple lifestyle of maxi skirts with their flowing and flattering layers and the ease of styling they gave...

Then something happened, and I was innocently stalking new collections from various outlets and I found myself reconsidering the pencil skirt. I bought a black one from River Island for work and swore - no more! This would do me! I had given in. But it was not to last. I added print and then I added color to my collection. I intend on adding more. I discovered that you could still make a statement with them and be alternative. Pencil skirts did not mean pearl necklaces and dainty cardigans and the type of woman who collect kitten calenders and thought afternoon tea was a basic human right - I could still wear them to gigs and be comfortable and better yet, they looked awesome with ankle boots!

While I still consider my hips a little bit too big for them - I wear them with pride and am looking forward to a high street riddled with them. I intend on collecting more as I moved away from the complicated layers of maxi skirts past. So I was delighted to see some of the new pencil skirts and indeed those blue pastel cropped trousers from H&M this morning. I think cropped trousers could be another style trend for me to try.....

Or maybe houndstooth - a print I have always hated with an intense passion....

Still, I wish I could look even half as good in one as the model does....Pencil skirts. I'm sorry I gave you a hard time - can we be friends?

Campaigns SS12 : Stella McCartney

2012-01-28T12:49:00.001Z

I always like Stella McCartney campaigns - and this one is no exception.

QUOTAGE!

2012-01-28T12:47:00.000Z

“In the Summer I remove the mattress from my bed and use it for sunbathing on my neighbor’s roof–such a special feeling!”

- Roberto Cavalli revealed on his blog today that he enjoys sunbathing on his neighbours roof. Could you imagine if you suddenly got it into your head that you wanted to go out on your roof, opened the door and found Cavalli tanning his cheeks out there??

EVENT REMINDER

2012-01-28T12:31:00.001Z

REMINDER that today the Closet Clear Out is happening at Andrews Lane Theatre! It's on from 12 until three today, so you still have loads of time to check it out!

Have a gander at the facebook page here

Not everyone was happy with the Gaultier collection

2012-01-27T16:57:00.002Z

Oh dear.

It seems not everyone was delighted with the Gaultier show this week in which models were dressed like Amy Winehouse. Her father, Mitch has spoken about how he felt the show was too soon and it was disrespectful.

"To see her image lifted wholesale to sell clothes was a wrench we were not expecting or consulted on.”

“We’re proud of her influence on fashion but find black veils on models, smoking cigarettes with a barbershop quartet singing her music in bad taste.

“It portrays a view of Amy when she was not at her best, and glamorises some of the more upsetting times in her life. That’s upsetting for her family.”

Mind you Gaultier responded with: “To me the scandal is that no fashion magazine did an Amy Winehouse cover. She was so exceptional in her style; how she held her body; the way she dressed, mixing pieces from different decades.”

Marni for H&M

2012-01-27T16:39:00.000Z

The first image of Marni for H&M is out! Enjoy! The collection hits stores on the 8th of March.

Nose rings...not make-up

2012-01-26T13:43:00.003Z

Remember how I said I was interested in the make-up at Givenchy?

Well it looks as if the make-up is not actually make - up but nose rings!

WATCH THIS : Shit Fashion Girls Say

2012-01-26T11:53:00.001Z

I know we are all getting a bit sick of all the shit girls say videos which are doing the rounds right now - but I found two more on my travels which gave me a horrific insight into the shit I say! Especially the stuff about bangs - which is the American for fringe......

Totes Wang!

SS12 LOOKBOOKS : Marks and Spencer

2012-01-26T01:04:00.001Z

I can't believe I am about to show this but, these clothes are actually from Marks and Spencer! I have unbelievably bad luck with M&S, every time I go looking for something from their lookbooks - I wander into the food hall and come out with lemon buns and cranberry infused cheese. I know I should be more strict with myself since my ass is not one that can take the calories of cranberry infused cheese washed down with lemon buns, but I just can't help it.

Their SS12 look book hit this week and its filled with gorgeous dresses, mint green trousers and bold printed pieces. In fact I would go as far as to suggest that those mint green trousers would make a great alternative for a summer wedding instead of the usual Coast dresses we see littering photographs - coast, now there is a brand I don't think I've featured here ever!

The pieces which are all due to hit stores in the next few weeks have some of the summers biggest trends covered like the sportswear trend, maxi dresses - because we can't do summer chic without them and bold print - some of them, like the above trousers have more then one trend going at the same time!

M&S even have your cropped top notions covered - although I don't care what D&G say or Topshop - its just too damn cold over here and I am too damn pasty to make this trend work. END OF DISCUSSION! But if you fancy it then make sure to team it with a high waisted skirt of either full or pencil varieties to avoid it looking tarty!

What in the name of god is running through her head that she pulled that expression?

2012-01-26T00:53:00.000Z

Someone snapped Clemence Poesy on her way to the Chanel couture show. While magazines banged on about her amazing outfit - which lets be fair here, is black skinny jeggings and a jacket, they forgot to mention the odd facial expression she has here.

Which to be fair looks like she is either chewing the jaw off herself after a hardcore night out or that she has a gob full of sour lemon sweets....the truth is something more then likely a lot more dull then that but since when have we ever cared about the truth?

Let the vicious rumor spreading commence!

COUTURE SS12 : Givenchy

2012-01-26T00:39:00.004Z

There has been such a wide variety of different themes on display at this year's couture shows. Gaultier has proved me with the most fun, I found Dior a little dull, Valentino was so boring I didn't even bother and Chanel was as usual, entertainingly beautiful. But couture is of course, about art. The art of fashion. So it's about time we had some art of fashion and we can start with Givenchy.

The first thing I noticed about the collection was odd presentation of the shots - they seemed to all have a show of the back as well as the front. It's weird but someone once reminded me that rarely give a damn about the backs of frocks because you only ever care about what you see coming towards you - like no one photographs the backs of the damn clothes! So this was what I found so odd and almost eerie about the pieces - that there was so much detail and attention paid to the back and the front. Oh and what detail!

Each piece was so beautifully crafted and lovingly stitched that you couldn't take your eyes off them. It was a small collection, with only ten pieces in total. I have no idea why there are basketballs in a lot of the shots - no idea at all - but the designer, Tisci has said that his muse for the collection was old 1920s foreign films such as 'Metropolis' from 1924 and more obscure Russian films. So maybe this is something to do with that?

The roaring 20s and the art deco period of the 30s are going to be huge in fashion for next season. In true me style, I am dying to get a close up of the make-up which seems a little odd. But from what I can see there seems to be little less besides maxi dresses and the back on display from the collection. Still it's so beautiful that it doesn't really matter.

COUTURE SS12 : Jean Paul Gaultier

2012-01-26T00:20:00.001Z

Wow. Amy Winehouse might be dead but certainly not forgotten! I have to say that I found couture a bit dull this year without the spectacle that is Galliano. However all was forgiven when Gaultier shoved a catwalk full of Amy Winehouse-esque models in Winehouse inspired gear down the runway. A-mazing. What a show!

It was nice to see a spectacle again and the models were smoking!!!! Pure Winehouse style! Brilliant - reminds of the Louis Vuitton collection where Kate Moss chewed on a silk cut purple all the way down the catwalk. It was also besides the kitsch 50s references ala Winehouse, it was a burst of color with just the right amount of playfulness for my liking. I LOVED the colorful wigs.

Is that a baseball jacket in leather I see before me?

I found the colors inspiring - especially the use of blues which cropped up in the Chanel show as well as Karl worked several shades of blue into the collection. I love how there seemed to be a really fun and colorful work gear element to the show as pencils skirts in burst of colored sequins were placed with waist belts which clashed and shirts tied at the waist. It was difficult to know where to look but then, somehow the whole effect just seemed fun!

I am loving all over blue! I really want to start wearing or using this color more in my own style. I have an eyeshadow or two that I could use. Collars and fabrics seemed draped over models, revealing glimpses of corsets and bras underneath. In fact the fabric in the dress below just seems tied on!

There is something wonderfully 90s about this picture above!

Not sure why all the models came out with veils on - but it happened! Still, I had gotten so bored of all the couture I had seen so far this week. It just felt as if it had been reined in a bit. It's odd, January Vogue UK talked about how fashion was starting to enjoy itself again following the minimalist designs which had reigned on catwalks since 2008-9 and now couture seems to have swapped places with the RTW and produced a somewhat quieter affair.

But you can always count on Gaultier to add some old school to the catwalks!

TRENDS TO WATCH
Waist belts
color
sequins and leather
veils
mixing textures
hips
corsets
draped fabrics
Amy Winehouse
beehives
50s
90s

CAST WATCH : WEEK FOUR : Getting tired of being useless

2012-01-25T23:59:00.002Z

So this week marks week four of the broken leg from hell. I'm slowly but surely becoming part of the couch. I'm surprised by how much better I am feeling.

I can now put basic weight on the leg without it buckling and me needing a fist full of pain killers and I can now stand on my crutches for longer then five minutes without needing a sit down. So I am getting there. I can't wait to be back on my feet. There is no episode left unwatched and no film left unjudged at the moment.
It's odd, when I am sick I am so used to lying in bed feeling miserable and knowing full well I couldn't work or be a decent functioning human being. But with my leg, I still feel fine and ready to work - I just cant walk.
I'm excited because the cast is coming off in two weeks and I can't wait to get back to work. Sod going out - my main focus is back to work! I hate sitting here feeling awful and sorry for myself. It's boring.
I miss my make-up, I miss my clothes and I miss wearing shoes. I cant get shoes on my feet right now - well I can get one on but the other one? Nah!
I am loving how much weight I've lost recently - no seriously, I've lost weight. I thought with all the sitting around I would really gain weight - but because I have no desire to try standing up or running - I've not been eating. In fact I'm living on one meal a day at the moment - so I have lost a lot of weight which I can see in my face, collarbones and legs. My brace has had to be resized three times as my swelling has gone down so much. Which is a good thing.
So now all I have to do is wait another two weeks for the bloody thing to come off and then I can go back to my normal life. Thank god.

THE BEAUTY SPOT : Eyeliner transfers

2012-01-25T19:11:00.001Z

As someone who has been using liquid eyeliner since she was fourteen - I've gotten a pretty steady hand when it comes down to doing cat eye flicks or dramatic eye liner shapes. I get asked a lot how I do my own eyeliner by people who fear using brushes, shaky hands or lumpy eyeliner! I normally use eyeliner pens or MAC fluidline in black trax to make my own but there is a much easier alternative on the market!

Each eyeliner sticker costs about £6.99 and you can buy them from motel rocks cosmetics along with all the nail and lip transfers!

I found these this morning - it works the same way that the lip or nail wraps do - like a peel on eyeliner. So you can get dramatic eye effects which last for one night. While I'm not sure I'm down with the idea of the lip transfers - although I will try them just to review for you guys - I do like these....

Long black dress

2012-01-25T14:21:00.002Z

I always have room in my wardrobe for long black dresses. For something so simple there are so many variations! I have at least six of them in different styles. I found this one this morning on topshop.com and I like the small cut out detail on it. Simple but pretty
dress

Rainmacs - not couture but practical

2012-01-24T20:30:00.002Z

With the weather in Ireland being of the shit variety, its always a good thing to have a spare mac on hand for those horrific walks to work in the rain. Especially if like me, you work in cosmetics and you end up with your face on your knees by the time you get there (FYI - If you live in Galway - invest in waterproof mascara!) So it's handy to know that the high street have your back with two stores already bringing out spring water proof macs at reasonable prices. After all, we can't all afford Barbour! So I bring you - two waterproof macs!

Primark €21. The Paddington coat is being released to stores mid March. I understand why its called Paddington - it looks like it. Even though his coat is blue!

Topshop - £48 from here

* and if anyone is interested - Splash proof lash from MAC is the waterproof mascara I would suggest investing in! Made for sports, high emotions and Galway weather!

Ann Summer reveals some new designs - finally!

2012-01-24T20:20:00.001Z

For a while there, Ann Summers had gotten really boring. It was all about the same patterns being recycled on the same shapes. You could almost predict the styles you would see coming back in year after year. Fair enough, a best seller is a best seller - but seriously, it was getting old. So I got sent some imagery today of their new stuff and I almost deleted it without opening it. I'm really glad I did because it's gorgeous.

Strappy, colorful and almost vintage inspired. It makes such a change from some of the cheap gaudy things they have stocked over the years. I am impressed by the purple piece above. The usual prices apply with Ann Summers - €38 for a bra and around €18 for the underpants. While they are not cheap, its nice to have something a little bit wow for a change!
The pieces are available in stores from today

WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT ON FACEBOOK

2012-01-24T20:12:00.002Z

You've been messaging us like mental over the past few days so I thought I would do a round up of all the things you've been talking about on the facebook page over the past week.....
We have a section called Opinions from the Minions where we ask you what you think of collections, designers, celebrities and their attire. You can join the conversation by LIKING us here
So here are the top three conversations :

1- VERSACE COUTURE : We asked would you wear lime green in any format? This followed the new Versace couture show yesterday. Answer was a clear no!!!

2 - Avril Lavigne : We asked if she dresses just right or too young for her age. Survey said - she was a car crash from day one and you'd like to see her ditch the teenage clobber. However a valid point was raised about appropriate dressing over the age of 25 and how it doesn't mean you have to be frumpy!

3 - Grey hair on young celebrities - It seems your over the grey hair thing and more interested in silver or lavender.

We are also discussing how sick of Johnny depp with Tim Burton are you?, the new Gossip Girl wedding episode on next week and thigh boots - hooker chic or just plain chic? Get in the conversation by clicking here

Johnathon Saunders new high street collection

2012-01-24T15:24:00.003Z

OOOH! Just as I wrote about high street collaborations - this one swept in under my watchful eye - the new Johnathon Saunders for Debenhams collection. I love that suit below - how 1940s! It's filled with cute tea dresses like that blue one above which I am lusting over and floral shirts like that one above. I want. I might even have to get over my severe hatred of the stores to see if my local one stocks it. Might. I said might....

Kate Moss working with Mango

2012-01-24T15:20:00.002Z

Look who Mango got as their new face of the brand - IT'S ONLY KATE MOSS!

Thank god they got rid of Scarlett 'only one facial expression' Johansson!

COUTURE SS12 : Chanel

2012-01-24T15:02:00.000Z

When Chanel promise a show - they deliver! The couture shows continued today with Chanel and their airline inspired show blowing the fash pack away. Worries about limited seating due to the outrageous setting had built up a frenzy before the show had even started. You have to admire Karl, he knows how to get 'em going....pure show!

The colors focused on blue, navy and black with a return to the pastel blue sequins we saw in RTW last year. What a show though......

There was a 1920s influence running through the show with beautiful drop waisted dresses and boat neck collars on jackets. Romantic floaty skirts were given a tough edge by heavy jackets placed over the top. Tights were patterned around the knee with tiny star designs and dots (coming soon to a pennys near you) and shoes were strappy and pointed (a look which has cropped up on the Chanel catwalk many times in recent years)

I must admit I am really interested in those pockets on the waist. I love how a lot of the lines and shapes on this are straight or boxy which gives a sort of mechanical or 1960s air hostess look to the collection. I'm really feeling it. There are a whole range of blues to choose from as well. The pastel lighter blues to the darker seductive navys which are placed with black. I know they say never to do that but in sequin format - it works pretty well.

I'm trying to get my head around those shorts under that tunic style dress. Are they tights? are they shorts? Whats going on? Either way they are pretty horrible.

As I mentioned earlier, there was a repeat of the blue sequin on the white fabric which gives this beautiful icy effect. Karl used it last year to get the mermaid effect for his under the sea themed RTW show. He clearly had a few knocking around the shop floor! Pencil skirts have been extended in the show to longer forms to the ankle. As nice as the skirt looks - its murder to walk in.

How amazing is the set? Lets just take a moment to look at the details that Chanel go to to make sure they have a perfect show. Every last detail is considered to give the over all effect of an airplane. I love that they even have drink trollies!

While its no secret that Karl spares no expense for the press pack as they watch the show - I can only shudder to think how much this one cost!!!!

Celine cancel their catwalk show

2012-01-24T14:14:00.000Z

I'm quite impressed by this....

Celine have announced this morning that they have cancelled their catwalk show in order to decrease pressure on Phoebe Philo, who is currently heavily pregnant with her third child. Given that Philo is one of the best designers currently doing the circuit, I can understand that they would not want to take any chances.
There will be a Tom Ford-esue mini presentation to the world's chosen few instead in which Philo will attend but there is no confirmation of the format of the presentation yet. Still, nice to see a company taking the health and well being of their staff seriously.

SS12 LOOKBOOKS : H&M

2012-01-24T14:07:00.000Z

H&M have given us a sneak peek into their look book for Spring Summer and its bursting with retro inspired vintage pieces. Including some rather vintage looking sportswear - like this sports bra and bomber jacket above. It's quite a girly collection as vintage inspired high street often is.

The peblum top/dress is back for next season - which I can live without. I'm not the biggest fan of this design at all. I never have been. But it remains a good way of placing the emphasis on a small waist. I would team with a pencil skirt to get this season's 50s inspired look.

I also don't know why the high street has gone mad for the bomber jacket. Topshop is all over them like a rash and now H&M. Although I quite like this one....

More cut away detailing but this time on swimsuits - not sure if I like or hate this piece. I certainly wouldn't wear yellow and I think the string would annoy me, but there is something unusual about it which I like...

Karl by Karl goes on sale tommorow - credit cards ready girls!

2012-01-24T13:53:00.000Z

In recent years designers have learned the importance of including all customers - not just those who can afford their prices. We have seen a rise in designer / high street collaborations from Marni at H&M to Mary Katrantzou at Topshop, the high street collaborations have become an excellent way of promoting the brand to a younger more edgier audience.

Even those who swore they would never bring out cheaper lines - Versace - are using the power of the high street to promote their work and gain new customers. But now, on Wednesday, it is the turn of Karl Lagerfeld who releases Karl, his cheaper line into the world via netaporter.com. While I can imagine that being sold through netaporter.com, it isn't exactly Topshop prices but still, worth it to own a small piece of Chanel-esque wonderment. The pieces, all 70 of them will retail from $50 for a canvas tote bag to $1,350 for a leather jacket.

While a few of the pieces have been revealed online - the rest will go on sale tommorow. May the battle commence!

More images leaked from the Gossip Girl wedding

2012-01-23T20:57:00.001Z

Another day another image leaked from the up coming Gossip Girl wedding....by the time the thing airs we will have pieced together the storyline from leaked images!

I've never been a fan of white or cream on men but this is almost nice.....I still don't like the bridesmaids Vera Wang mini dresses though. The priest looks lovely too.

Would you buy Versace for H&M online?

2012-01-23T20:55:00.000Z

It seems a shame to have to discuss this, but I am curious....

I read today that Versace for H&M is retailing for four times the shop floor price on ebay at the moment. This is why shops have such strict policies with how many people they let into stores for collections like this but try as they might, it just doesn't work.

Apparently the US is worse as they didn't receive the last collection, it was sold online and H&M do not have an online US store.
Still dresses and shoes are most in demand with some selling for £300.

I think this ruins the fun of collections like this. It cheapens the brand and makes it less lust inducing. I wasn't bothered by the second H&M collection at all but it seems really unfair that there are people out there who are deliberately buying to make a fast buck.

There is nothing that stores can do though as there are genuine people out there just trying to sell unwanted clothing. They have in recent times taken to desperate measures to stop the sell of their clothing and the tarnishing of the brand image online by destroying old stock and destroying staff uniforms rather then letting staff keep it. Which seems a little unfair and completely wasteful. I plan on writing about this later on in the week as Wednesdays are normally the day I handle the opinion section of the site!

Avril Lavigne and her dress sense - I'm baffled

2012-01-23T20:18:00.000Z

The fashion car crash that is Avril Lavigne is meant to be producing a collection of nail wraps with Sally Hansen. This is boring enough news but what shocked me was that Avril - is now 27. What I find more interesting then the useless information that she is releasing a new product is this - she is still dressing like a 15 year old punk hooker at the age of 27.
I gave up dressing like a goth/hippie when I was 17 and I felt I was getting a little old for it. So I packed away all the metal albums, the velvet maxi skirts and retired my new rock boots to the wardrobe - where they are still gathering dust - and I learned to start dressing like I do now. I look back fondly on all the stupid stuff I wore at that age but no way would I wear it now - outside of fancy dress nights.
I know that Avril's target audience is the teenage tramps market but seriously, how has she not seen at least one photo in the past year and thought it might to stop. Harsh - but I believe it to be true...

COUTURE SS12 : Dior

2012-01-23T19:51:00.002Z

Dior revealed their new couture today and it was actually okay. The show was under a lot of pressure since the last couture collection bombed -big time. It was torn to shreds by the critics. This is Gaytthen's second collection with Dior without Galliano and its starting to get annoying that we dont know who will replace Galliano yet. However this collection was a far cry from the messy unstructured show which took place last year....

The color scheme was limited as the collection seemed to focus on black, white, grey with occasional bursts of red. It gave the collection a tighter more structured feel which lacked with the collection of 2011.

There were a few pencil skirt designs but Dior flourishes with the dramatic showstopper - so it was the fuller more dramatic skirt which created the most impact which is why I've included nearly all the full skirts. But then what would couture be without a bit of a statement dress?

There was a little bit of print with checks and spots appearing in places along with crocodile style leathers appearing on pencils skirts in black, grey and red.

Corsets were tight to place emphasis on tiny waists before flowing into exaggerated hips and full skirts showing influences of 1950s designs - which is what I would normally associate with classic Dior. Although I'm not sure if the oversized hips look is one that would suit most people - I think I have enough problems there without adding to it!

There were quite a few gowns with this years red carpet written all over them. I could almost see who would wear what already though!

So all in all a hit. But time will tell what the critics reckon to the new collection as reviews haven't been released yet. Although I am confident that Dior are back on track with this collection. I guess we all need time to adjust to a new job and to be fair with the last collection, it was half designed when the Galliano fiasco happened and they didn't have a big turn around time. It came across in the designs. I am happy that they have made a much better go of things this time.

TRENDS
Grey, white, black and red
layers
ruffles
waists
statement hips
full skirts
1950s

COUTURE SS12: VERSACE

2012-01-23T15:42:00.001Z

Versace couture for Spring Summer 12 hit the catwalks today - for the first time since 2004. It's been a fantastic year for Versace with the successful launch of the H&M collections and now a return to couture. I had heard a lot about this show before I got the chance to review it - I had heard it was meant to be a show filled with lime green but turns out - its more citrus shades with a burst of silver. It was a triumphant return for the house as the pieces proved to be quite wearable for couture.

Hotpants and biker style jackets with thigh boots should scream hooker but there is something really 60s about this for me. I think it's the high ponytail with the lashings of black eye make-up which help to give it a really old school feel. While the boots might not be to my taste - I do love a good hot pant!

Lace and sheer panels also appeared at the show running down the side of dresses in a silvery almost lavender shade. Collars are high and there are a few pieces with the panels or cut out detail on them. That V shade on the hips and waist make me think of previous Armani Prive collections though which I am not sure if thats a good thing or not.....

There was a mad burst of color with bright yellows, oranges and limes lighting up the catwalk Shift dresses and jackets have an almost mini statement shape to them. Not quite as insanely shaped as 2009's Balmain and McQueen shoulders but there is a really strong finish to them. Note the cut out pattern on the shoulder.

Corsets - of course! This is Versace - where one of their collections be without the sex? I note that the cut out detailing also applies to the shoes....it also proves that neutral colors such as this light tan brown shade on the shoe look great placed with a brighter color.

One of the lime green pieces which again shows all the makings of a Versace gown - dripping with sex appeal! One shouldered, sequinned, thigh high slit and a light pattern on the gown. All these trends rolled into one gown. There were a few pieces in this shade and while it's not for me (I don't wear green) I wonder how well this shade will look when placed on a red carpet situation....time will tell I suppose!

TRENDS
Lace panels
Sheer panels
Green, orange and yellow
Hotpants
Statement necklines and shoulders
Lavender
cut away detailing

SS12 LOOK BOOKS : Miss Selfridge

2012-01-23T15:26:00.002Z

Miss Selfridge can be a bit hit or miss with me. On one hand, I like that they have cheaper essentials then Topshop but on the other hand, some of the stores don't carry a lot of the better stock and it can be really off putting going in there. However, they have revealed their Spring Summer look book and I can reveal - there are some really lovely pieces.

Like this denim jacket with leather sleeves which I quite fancy. Short cropped jackets like this are incredibly easy to wear and comfortable. I seem to be feeling the denim biker look for this season, which is odd considering how many times I've avoided it. I would prefer if the sleeves were black but apart form that - its lovely.

This floral print is identical to one Topshop had a few years ago - I think 2009 - and I was sickened I didn't buy it then. I'm going through a big pencil skirt thing at the moment as a reaction to all the maxi skirts I bought in 2011 and I'm slowly building a collection of them.

The statement print. This is a great way to get in on the mad print trend which is taking over the high street thanks to Versace. Wear one printed piece with essentials like leather jackets or tights and let the print do the talking. I am really loving those printed trousers.

The white maxi. This is a tricky one. Get it right and you look like Florence, but get it wrong and you look like some form of insane bridal wannabe. I like the idea of teaming with with a gold headband but I am also dying to dip dye it. I would pick something like blue and dunk the dress into the bucket of dye. I know this would ruin it - possibly - but it would stop it being a bit wedding-y.

Leather jacket with printed shoulders.

If white maxi bridal-y dresses aren't your thing then why not try this one which is mid length and mint. I wouldn't dream of dip dying this one!

Anyway, there is plenty of trends on offer for next season and I can confirm the rest of the collection is just as lovely! The pieces should be hitting stores soon.

Chanel Show invite ss12

2012-01-23T14:56:00.002Z

Check out the Chanel Couture show invites.....looks like they are going with a jet set theme this year!

Couture week kicks off tommorow and I can't wait!

2012-01-22T18:25:00.000Z

Dior just posted a picture of their frantic preparations for tommorow's couture shows!

Just a reminder that I will be posting pictures of all the shows along with our usual reviews as well so that will be happening all week! Hurrah!

I cant wait. Haute Couture is the magic time for fashion where the real art comes into play. It's where the big boys get to play with their shows, the models and fabric to create something truly unique. While couture might not be functional on a daily basis and might only be bought by few lucky collectors, its still one of the best times for fashion.

So many questions to be answered....will Dior reverse the awful reviews of last year? Will anyone have a nervous breakdown? What will be the over all trends? Which models will wear what?

Hurrah for Couture!