Roc the Broc

Adorn yourself with this seasons' metallic threads fit for a Queen à la Alexander McQueen.  Burton clearly rooted through the history books to reveal a beautifully elaborate and ornate Elizabethan collection.  

If only I had a Met Ball to attend…(Fairy Godmother?)

Alexander McQueen A/W14

 source: vogue.com

For something less grand and clearly no Met Ball along the horizon, I found the most amazing Zadig et Voltaire metallic brocade jacket.  Wear it with the matching skirt like me or  just to update your winter woollies. 

Zadig et Voltaire

 

Survival Guide: More blow dry than wind swept

We have had the first night of the St Judes storm and what an aftermath!  With the various disruptions to any sort of transportation this morning, I witnessed some extreme faux pas for this kind of extreme weather.   So I thought I would put together a survival kit for all those who are a little confused as how to dress in these conditions so that are you are looking more like this...

than this...

So the weather during the day swirls in spells of sunshine, rain, minus temperatures and extreme winds, and as its Britain, all within an hour. 

What NOT to wear:

1. Suede is a no go, thats a given! So put away that suede Balenciaga..now.

2. I know white is so in right now, but you go near that new white trouser suit and by the time you get into the office it will be an opaque latte trouser suit.

3. Ballet pumps... Entering a meeting in squelching wet and soon to be smelly ballet pumps is not so good. 

4. Sitting at your desk looking like a drowned denim dog is a little sad on the eyes, so try and avoid denim - it WILL take the longest to dry!

5. Avoid lipgloss - the lines of sticky gloss across your face is quite a chore to get off.

Essentials to wear:

1.  Obviously top of the list is a Burberry trench.  These are lightweight for when the rain settles and it becomes a little warmer but will keep you bone dry the entire way to work. #winning

2. Anything under will be dry thanks to your trench so anything goes..

3.  Boots will avoid any puddle splashings onto your feet and if in extreme cases..bring on the wellington boots. ( I opt for a Jimmy Choo pair myself)

4. The handbag - take into consideration that rain are little droplets of water and will damage the iPad or the Vogue you have sitting in your Louis Vuitton Neverfull (or any equivalent that is a tote/open) so I would recommend a bag with zips and that won't mark.

Then its the question of what to pack so you are fully prepared:

1. Waterproof mascara; lets not resemble a Halloween character. 

2. An umbrella...and a decent one at that. Wrestling with an upside down umbrella is just embarrassing. And yes the umbrella will win. 

3. Sunglasses.  Thank you to the Roman Emperor that decided to cover his eyes with Emeralds, although we are not using quite the same lavish materials, the sunglasses really are a saviour.  Obviously, in case the sun is back out, use them.  And if you have forgotten your waterproof mascara, use them too.

If you have followed the above survival guide then I would only assume that you are looking great!  So there really is no excuse not to bag yourself a Ryan Gosling and re-create this moment!

Today I'm Wearing

Today I'm Wearing: Céline tee 

Thanking you, Phoebe Philo for a great tee!  

 

 

 

 

Me in my Ce Tee

source:osblog.tv

Today I'm Wearing

Today Im wearing: Jimmy Choo 'Yearn' Over the knee Boots

Starry Eyed

Coming into AW13 and there are still remnants of stared clothing on the high street, which inspired me to wear mine today! In true Dolce & Gabbana style, they playfully bought back the stars in their AW11 show.  The black and white stars came on sequin dresses, chiffon gowns and man-cut waistcoats.  Clearly the Fash-Pack took to it too, with pieces featuring in every magazine and was seen on Anna dello Russo to Mirander Kerr. So here is a post remebering the starry eyed days. 

Anna Dello Russo

Harpers Bazaar Arabia

My stars

Fashion Weeks Round Up

As Spring Summer 2013 Fashion Weeks draw to a close, I've put together the key headlines from the month; 

1. Aila Wang is still the best dressed little girl in Fashion.  She stepped out to support her uncle...oh just Alexander Wang..in custom made Wang minis; leather skirt and the Parental Advisory Tee and carrying a suede Balenciaga mini City.  

2. LVMH bought a stake in J.W Anderson as well as appointing Jonathan the new creative director at LOEWE #proudtobebritish

3. Mirander Kerr was refused entry into the Louis Vuitton show for being fashionably late, ironic!

4. Backpacks are the new IT bags! So with that, no longer will we be purchasing back packs from Eastpack but either searching the attic for that vintage monogram Louis Vuitton that our mum used to wear in the 80s or popping down to Gucci, Saint Laurent or Wang, who have included backpacks in their new season collections. 

Daisy Lowe with her Louis Vuitton MM backpack

 souce: exileorexist.com

5. Moncler, Vince and Marc Jacobs all have their sights on an IPO

6. Paris Fashion Week was the perfect setting for the premier of Mademoiselle C; the documentary focused on the former Paris Vogue editor-in-chief, Carine Roitfield: "You're a goddess to people who love fashion."

7. The Isabel Marant for H&M collection pictures were released. And I want PLEASE.

8. This may not be big fashion week news, but how could I not include it? David beckham. Running across London rooftops. In his underwear.

source: eonline.com

 

9. And the biggest news on the Fashionsphere, Marc Jacobs is leaving Louis Vuitton after 15 years at the helm.  He has single handily catapulted Louis Vuitton into the highly fashionable brand for clothing, furs and leathers.  Obviously in true Marc style, he wasn't going to go without a bang! His last show for LV saw a crazed Gothic amusement park with Stephen Sprouse graffiti-ed models, chain draped denim and over the top feathered headpieces.  As well as the fountain, lift and carousel, he had Edie Campbell, Kate Upton, Eva Herzigova, Elle McPherson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Natasha Poly and Cara Delevigne walking for him.    ALL HAIL MARC JACOBS!

source: telegraph.com

Style Notes: PFW

How could we not feature Chanel when in Paris, so cute Chiara!

Joan Smalls

Nasiba Adilova

Sofia Sanchez Barranchea

Taylor Tomasi Hill: forever the style icon

Style Notes: MFW

I miei preferiti da Milano Fashion week...

I love how bright and daring this set is

J J Martin

Loving the mix of Jessica's Valentino rockstud  lock bag against the softness of the lace and white

Kate Davidson Hudson does perfect black

Style Notes: LFW

My top 5 from London Fashion Week...

What did I say about Pink?

Pernille channeling the autumn hues with a Stella McCartney jacket and H&M boots

Adding a little leopard print to a simple and chic outfits keeps it fun, Peony Lim.

Poppy Delevigne in Erdem

source: harpersbazaar.com

How do you wear your Nike Air Max?

The 80s were know for their chunky phones and clunky plastic jewellery but it was also when Nike released their Nike Air Max.  The air bubble trainers dominated from sports enthusiasts to international rappers.  However, since Phoebe Phillo appeared at her Celine show in her trade mark Nike trainers, the Air Max is back!

Phoebe Philo

How do you wear yours?

source: lovelybylucy.com

source:ilovefashionews.com

Mine are teamed with a vintage Italian military jacket and a chunky Joseph scarf

Style Notes: NYFW

The bi-annual event which starts off in New York and works itself across to London, Paris and Milan is the best place to take inspiration, style notes and be in awe of the Fash pack and their stylish-ness.  For each one Fashion Week, I will be compiling my favourites. 



 

Elin Kling is dressed in simple white on black. This is why she has become one of the most influential women in Fashion as well as being the first blogger to design a collection with H&M.

Olivia Palermo - I just cant fault her

Peony Lim clashes stripes, florals with a red coat - a must have for this season. She finishes it off with fur and a Celine.

This is how to wear cream seen on Miroslava Duma.

source: harpersbazaar.com

On to London...

U g g s

Okay so I know I keep mentioning that summer is slowly disappearing but let me set the scene. It's a Saturday afternoon, about 20 degrees and I'm walking around jacket-less and I spot a pair of chocolate Ugg boots....on a guy. I'm not a fan of Uggs on a good day, on a girl and I was hoping that the Ugg stage had long surpassed  us.  

I understand that the sheepskin lined boots are soooo warm and cosy whilst trudging through those puddles on your commute however they are possibly one of the most un-flattering things that can be attached to the lower part of your leg.  I'm not too sure how men go through with purchasing a pair without looking rather shameful at the till and to be honest I don't know if I would take fashion tips from Joey Essex. 

So for any men reading this blog that have a pair of Uggs- throw them! And if you are thinking about buying a pair- DON'T! 

To help out I have even put together other alternatives to consider. 

 source: Harrods.com

@ Urban Active Launch by Men's Health

Last night was the launch party of Men's Health's new supplement, Urban Active.  The perfect setting was undoubtedly the men's sports and fashion on the fifth floor at Harrods.  Between the rails and displays of clothing, there were OnePiece break dancers, an Orlebar Brown ping pong table, a driving simulator in Hackett, DJs in All Saints and Diamond Era, a photo booth in Canada Goose and the pièce de résistance; the Urban Active models!

The magazine is aimed at the modern man, amalgamating sports and luxury fashion in 100 pages.

OnePiece break dancers

@NikeUK

Too warm for Canada Goose

As the evening went on and more mini champagne bottles consumed, the party really kicked off. The music was pumping, guests were becoming more competitive on the arcade games and a crowd had formed round the ultimate ping pong match!  And did I mention that Mr Hudson decided to get up on the decks?

Mr Hudson

I now don't see any excuse for men to dress badly...