Tokidoki x Karl Lagerfeld

The collaboration between Tokidoki and Karl Lagerfeld is sure to be a collectors fashion item for the future. Priced at £129 is quite pricey but I really want one ... it'll be funny to take pictures at random places with Mr Lagerfeld himself. Sold exclusively at Net A Porter it will be an investment for the future .. right?!

Image from net-a-porter.com

 

Summer stripes

For this weeks OTT Friday I wanted to show how I am having a bit of a stripe mclovin this summer and how I wear them for different occasions

Day

Rayban Sunglasses - Vintage striped body suit - Levis shorts - M&S Snake print sandals

 

 

Lunch Out

 

ASOS cropped shirt worn underneath dress - Topshop striped denim dress - River Island double buckle sandals

 

Night Out

 

 

Vintage striped shirt dress - Vintage Snake skin waist belt - Kurt Geiger Chelsea heels - Topshop chain necklace

 



Jeremy Scott Fall 2013

With the Summer heat wave we’re having at the moment it’s kind of depressing and gloomy to start to think about Autumn fashion but with the sales in the high street reaching fever point selling all summer things ready for next season I think the one designer who is able to transcend the current mood and joy of summer to Autumn is a Mr Jeremy Scott.

Ever since his first collection in 1997 based on car crashes he has been one designer to not go with the flow but to design for the true exhibitionist. His designs are based on pop culture, street wear, club life, mix of high and low culture all combined to create a truly theatrical, whimsical yet sometimes harrowing collections designed to shock and create buzz around what you’re wearing.

I’m currently lusting after his Fall 2013 collection, particularly I am loving his use of slogan tops, animal print combos, checkerboard print and my fave look from the collection is the leopard print double zip at front skirt. The whole collection has a punk edge but teamed with the use of bright candy colours makes me feel that there is still fun to be have this Autumn.

All images from style.com

 

Christian Lacroix tribute to Elsa Schiaparelli

Unveiled last week at A/W Couture Fashion Week in Paris Christian Lacroix’s homage to Elsa Schiaparelli but unlike other couture shown this collection is not for sale but was shown at Arts Decoratifs Museum in a one off 18 piece capsule collection. Ever since Schiaparelli was bought out last year this is the first collection to be seen from the house by guest designer Lacroix it has been said that in early 2014 that is when the first in house designer collection will be launched both haute couture and ready to wear collections but the designer is still not named publically yet.

Christian Lacroix collection played on some of Schiaparelli’s signature traits such as harem trousers, oversized bows and ruffled shirts – the collection is a whimsical, fantasy exploration in honour of Schiaparelli’s theatrical aesthetic. Some of my favourite looks shown were the green dress it looks so luxurious and the way it gathers at the front and falls reminds me of a chandelier casting off speckles of glittering light. I also love the pink and black striped dress, if there ever was a party in a dress then this is it - mix of fantasy and funfair combined.

The whole collection is a juxtaposition of fantasy, theatre and opulence – a rare insight into designs created just for aesthetic pleasure and not with desired customer in mind. I cannot wait to see what next comes out of the Schiaparelli house – the inspiration from Schiaparelli is surely never ending.

All images from www.elleuk.com

Secret Emporium

T Rex rim sunglasses £35, Multi Print Backpack £58, Statement drop earrings £65, Tiger bum bag £28

 

 

A brilliantly unique creative website Secret Emporium is home to a host of new independent design talent - definitely one to look at. Above are all items on the website and my ultimate fave are the T Rex Rave rims perfect for summer holidays teamed with tiger bum bag - a force to be reckoned with I reckon.

‘Fashion Rules’ at Kensington Palace.

A new exhibition opened last week at Kensington Palace named ‘Fashion Rules’ 21 couture dresses worn by the Queen, Princess Margaret and Diana will be on show for the public to visit. This exhibition is defiantly one I am going to visit when next in London it showcases how much the Royals have influenced fashion over the past 50 years, but also how much they have credited British designers in them being recognised on a world stage.

 From the fifties Queens dresses designed by Norman Hartnell to the more daring younger sister Princess Margaret and her long time collaboration with Mark Bohan creative director at Dior – whose dresses were more provocative. To my favourite dress worn by Diana designed by Zandra Rhodes in 1986 of her tour in Japan – the subtle pink compliments the Japanese sensibility and shows how she dressed on royal visits had to be respectable to the nation she visited.



Image from www.today.com

Nowadays Kate is having a similar effect on the British public she uses her position as an ambassador for British fashion from her McQueen wedding dress to her wearing high street greats such as Reiss, Whistles and Hobbs. It is not just the public which the British Royals have influenced but many a designer such as McQueen in his Fall 2008 collection.

 

Image from blog.modelmanagment.com

 

Also, usually street inspired magazines such as Love have had a royal inspired cover – such as Agyness Dean in 2009 and the once renowned bag girl image of fashion Kate Moss has had a royal makeover on the cover of British Vogue in 2001.

 

Image from blog.modelmanagement.com

Image from blog.modelmanagement.com

 

 

This exhibition I plan to visit at the end of month so watch out for a proper review – but I think if you’re in London (it runs for the next 2 years) it is worth a visit because we owe more to the Royals and how we dress then it first appears.

 



Glasto fashion on the high street

My three favourite looks from Glastonbury festival are shown above - I like how each of Cara, Millie and Rita bring their own individual style to what they're wearing. Cara is all low maintenance/relaxed vibe, Millie brings an preppy yet rock n roll vibe and Rita is overtly glamorous with her fitted dress and oversized hat.

If you've got any festivals coming up or holidays, or even want to replicate their style below are some examples I've put together.

Cara - Hat: Urban Outfitters, Floral Bomber Jacket: Missguided, Skinny Jeans: Topshop, Leather Backpack: Urban Outfitters, Western Boots: Matalan.

Millie - Floral Headband: ASOS, High Neck crop top: Boohoo, Floral silk shorts: Rhianna for River Island, Cheslsea Boots: Office, Tie Dye Parka: Topshop

Rita - Bowler Hat: Boohoo, Dress: Zara, Bomber Jacket: Fred Perry