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26.08.12 – 02.09.12

Inspiration

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#1 : Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello for Numero / One of my favourite recent editorials, the whole set is just beautiful.
#2 : Merve Kahraman Hybrid Collection / I need one of these, love the slightly surreal, Alice in Wonderland-esque feel of it…
#3 : Dustys & Lulu ‘Beauty Beast’ pillowcases / These would be perfect for me & Ollie!
#4 : Wood flooring made from wine crates / This is such a clever idea & I love the subtle rustic look it has, I’d spend all day walking around reading the text though!
#5 : Scarlett Johansson by Mario Testino / I love Mr. Testino’s work anyway, but I adore this image of Scarlett, she really reminds me of Marilyn here…
#6 : Jessica Silversaga ‘Girl with Wolf’ / Jessica’s work is the perfect blend of dreamy fairytale & darker undertones, I’ve had this image saved for so long now, it is just perfect!
#7 : Lonely Hearts Club / I need more underwear like this in my collection, perfect for layering under sheer tops & dresses…
#8 : Real floral wallpaper / Love this idea!
#9 : Unknown / I think this is such a great image & I used to do this all the time when I was little!

10 Favourite / Most Played Tracks This Week…

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#1 : Fleet Foxes / Mykonos
#2 : Beirut / Santa Fe
#3 : Dylan LeBlanc / LOW
#4 : The Lemonheads / Mallo Cup
#5 : Belly / Broken
#6 : The Gaslight Anthem / Old White Lincoln
#7 : Jeff Buckley / Lover, You Should’ve Come Over
#8 : Ray LaMontagne / Jolene
#9 : Keaton Henson / Flesh & Bone
#10 : The Breeders / We’re Gonna Rise

Bracher Emden

Covet

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All bags Bracher Emden

As I have mentioned many times before, I’m not usually much of a bag person, I will always go for a pair of showstopping shoes over a nice bag. That all changed when I came across Bracher Emden though, their handmade, sculptural bags are like little works of art & I don’t think I could find a handbag anymore ‘me’ even if I were to design one myself. I love the attention to detail & the ergonomic shapes, an indent in a clutch that’s just right for resting on your hand or a scooped bottom on a shoulder bag that means it sits perfectly on top of your hip. Each bag is handmade, so the quality & craftsmanship is second to none despite the very reasonable price tag. These little things & of course the futuristic designs that remind me of all my favourite superheroes & sci-fi movies are the reason I fell so hard in love with them. So, when the lovely Jess invited me down to the showroom to have a look at the collection, I couldn’t say no!

The stand outs for me were the new season white ‘Geo’ clutch with burnt in pattern, the floppy oversized clutches with geometric appliqué in lime & black, the deadly looking spiked lime clutch, the squishy cream tote in ostrich & heavily textured lamb leather & the heart clutches in collaboration with Bora Aksu. Which are your favourites?

The collaboration with Bora Aksu, which comes in 2 styles, the clutch & the large tote is on sale exclusively in the New Designers Accessory Space at Harrods from today & the others are available directly from Bracher Emden.

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Tomboy

Style

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Le Specs Sunglasses ‘Runaways’ * / Glamorous Burgundy Blazer * / ASOS Spiked Gold Choker / H&M Shorts / ASOS Shirt / Topshop Boutique Bandage Wedges

I’m a little addicted to black blazers, I have half a wardrobe full of almost identical ones & so this burgundy version sent by Glamorous is a really welcome addition to my collection. It works so perfectly at giving my usual all-black a little hint of colour & I love the faux leather detailing on the collar & pockets too, it immediately makes me think Teddy Boy. I decided to run with this idea, as I’m a huge fan of tomboyish dressing & paired it with my favourite black shirt & these great shorts I picked up in the H&M sale, so I could make the most of the last little bit of Summer were having. I just couldn’t resist keeping to the boyish theme & climbing the big old tree in the park for these photos either, just for the record though, it’s not something I recommend in 5 inch wedges!

Another thing I haven’t been able to get enough of are these ‘Runaways’ Sunglasses from Aussie brand Le Specs. Their chunky, angular frame & jet black lenses made them an absolute must have for me & I love that despite their purse friendly price, they feel really quite substantial. No cheap plastic frames & flimsy lenses, as I had expected, instead they have a nice weight to them which makes them look & feel much more expensive. I’d actually never heard of the brand before until Sunglasses Shop introduced them to me, I’m so glad they did though, I already have my eye on another 2 pairs!

PS: Yes, I’m still as pale as ever despite the 100°F weather in Florida! I spent the entire time slathered in factor 50+ & hiding out in the shade, I don’t handle the heat well at all, and honestly, I rather like being pale…