I have this thing for jackets.
And Zara does a pretty darn good job at satisfying this thing.
extreme shoulder pads, tweed, multicoloured, studs, asymmetrical back…I was sold in seconds
newest acquisition…
x
(Source: zara.com)
CHANEL Resort 2013
Set in the beautiful garden of Versailles, Mr. Lagerfeld reveals his Resort Collection for 2013 - and that’s no typo.
My eye were wide open for the entire length of the video as each piece intrigued me; the widened culotte pants, the superstar hats, and the jackets…oh they get me every time. I’m a shoes and jackets girl so you can only imagine how much I melt at the sight of a gorgeous tweed Chanel. One day…
Although this collection may seem too soon, and while most may think that the fashion industry’s is too fast paced - I see it differently.
It’s the only world where the future is certain.
enjoy.
xx
Let’s talk about Aqua…
I could swear this UK brand Aqua by Aqua were made for me. Let me start off by telling you all how we met.
As many of you know, I have a very close relationship with ASOS. Who not only carries its own label but is also the home of many others. So my regular visits had me stumble upon the great designs by Aqua. Intrigued by the strong shapes, exaggerated shoulders, and vivid colours, I decided to visit the actual homepage of the brand. What a turning point that was, I’ve been hooked ever since!
I was in Las Vegas last month and needed a dress for a work related cocktail party. I was lucky enough to get these amazing finds on their website right before my trip. The rust coloured dress was just fabulous - a lil spin around and the whole thing flows with me. Paired it with my Giuseppe Zanotti 6” wedges and I was on another high (my personal record breaking height of 5’8). The jumpsuit I adore - It’s a mix between sexy and bold…It’s quite baggy around the legs but has incredible volume and is cut low on the sides so it reveals a lil skin. I just had to dedicate an entry to them - one of those brands I would seriously want to work for when I move…
They’ve got quite the sale going on and what better way to purchase than at discount? I’ve got another dress on the way. Go on, go explore…
bisous.xx
This season les courts métrages have continued to be an effective way to promote and advertise the spring/summer collections.
The BOF (Business of Fashion) has created another list of this seasons top fashion videos. From Prada to Stella, these mini videos express character and often define the woman of the brand. Sensuality, power, and beauty are what the women who watch these videos can relate to. Creating that feeling where the customer can see themselves in the characters of these short-films is what the créateur hopes to accomplish.
Here, I share one of the videos that warmed my heart. I spent all of a couple of hours in Cap d’Antibes when I visited the French Riviera and this Chanel “making of” video captures the beauty of this strip of land between Nice and Cannes. Just as I remembered it; clear blue water and the most gorgeous rocks…
bisous.xx
I love seeing the craftsmanship in a designer piece…
Here the Chanel house gives us a speeded version of the creation of the Little Black Jacket;
such beauty, such elegance, such artistry
bise.x
Les Collections Capsule
It seems as though this year’s the year to celebrate and congratulate the designers that have hit their 10, 20+ years of designing seasonal collections. It only seems appropriate for them to sit down, and create exclusive collections to commemorate their hard work over the decades…
Christian Louboutin (20ieme anniversaire)
I’d like to think that I’ve been blessed last summer to get promoted to a full time worker while I was still studying. Got my first pair of Louboutins this year right in time for the 20th anniversary. Of course I had to pick up the book as well (do we like how I justify my purchases?). Anyhoot, Christian decided to re-create some of his first designs along with some exclusives and introduced pop-up shops in luxury retailers such as Holt Renfrew (Canada) and Selfridges (London). Check out the full collection in stores now and online here.
Roger Vivier (Rendez-Vous)
Metallic leathers, prismic shapes, and beautiful bamboo prints. Doesn’t that just sound exquisite? Roger Vivier house celebrates its success (and for those who don’t know, Mr. Louboutin used to work with Vivier him before he opened his first shop!) with a limited 2012 Rendez-Vous collection.
LANVIN (10 ans de success)
“Que sera, sera…” The lil round Elbaz sang from the stage concluding his 10th year with Lanvin at the Spring/Summer 2012 PFW show. He was so cute! He then threw a fabulous party for all his guests. All the who’s who’s were there of course - check out the full vid here.
bisous.xx
Menswear.
Diverse, Dynamic, Design
Thank goodness for London…
bise.x
Iris Apfel
(Source: Guardian)
The day has come…
I’m so very pleased to share this with you all, yes I’ve finally reached my Shoe Dream*
After a year and a half of waiting to have them specially ordered in advance, I kept my promise to myself and came home with these beauties last Saturday.
Now I will have my book and Bianca for years to come, and then of course my first born will inherit them both…I better have a girl. Go ahead, call me cray.
bise.x
*purchasing a shoe you’ve always dreamed of owning.
The “It Shoe”
Every season ladies and gents, a show stoppa is born. It takes its first steps on a runway show and later crawls its way into the editors and other trend-setters’ closets. They then start running all over photographer’s blogs, and of course end up making it way past the retail store finish lines.
The seasonal “It Shoe” has a way of getting under consumers skins. It takes a talented designer to create a shoe that will be coveted by all. Although, I doubt they sit and think to themselves: “This is going to be this seasons It Shoe” No, those sillies have no idea (they’re sometimes even modest). But the minute that shoe moves every single person in their audience, it takes on its’ own journey - to becoming the shoe that people pre-order, wait-list, and line-up for.
What has SS12 brought our way? miu miu - the adorable old school picnic blanket-looking canvas pump. There’s just something so sweet yet sexy and just charming about these. An it-shoe must also be versatile, and I can imagine these with the perfect white summer dress, tailored linen pant, or even a cuffed boyfriend jean. I’ve been spotting these darlings online quite frequently.
Former Valentino It Shoe - make room, there’s a new shoe in town…
bisous.xx
