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January Blues / COVET

January 7, 2013

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2nd Day Chunky Knit Cardigan / Julian Hakes ‘Mojito’ Shoes / Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Draped Metallic Dress / Twenty8Twelve Cropped Tux / 2nd Day Laser Cut Dress / T by Alexander Wang Wrap Skirt / Depeche Zip Clutch

I think January has to be my least favourite month of the year. Christmas, New Year & all of the festivities that go along with it are over, I’m always flat broke & the days are cold, dark & miserable. There is one tiny plus side to make up for all of that though, January sales! This year I’m trying to wait until final markdowns before I get anything, as I always end up kicking myself for being too eager & missing all the real steals.

Top of the list are these ‘Mojito’ heels created by architect Julian Hakes, so called because the single ribbon of leather that wraps around the foot resembles a twist of lime skin. Despite having no foot plate they offer all the support needed & this quirky detail paired with the flowing, organic lines & elegant wrapped shape make for such a unique looking pair. I so want to get my hands on some to try on & test out!

Another favourite is the draped laser cut dress by 2nd Day, I’ll always be a sucker for anything laser cut or draped & this dress has both of those in one! I’m also very tempted by the wrapped skirt from T by Alexander Wang & the cropped tux by Twenty8Twelve, both such staple pieces in my wardrobe & something I can never buy enough versions of, they’re currently at 50% off too & proving to be pretty hard to resist!

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Hemyca Party / EVENTS

December 10, 2012

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Beautiful bags from Bracher Emden

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Suede snake boots from Marta Jonsson

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Gorgeous rune necklaces & hammered rings from Susan Peires

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Firstly, as I said yesterday, so sorry for being MIA over the past week. It’s been super hectic & I had no time to sit down & actually blog. I do love this time of year, but it always seems to be quite stressful & when everything starts piling up ontop of me too! I’ve not even begun Christmas shopping yet either, so don’t even get me started on how much I still have to do for that… Eeek!

On Friday we went along to the Hemyca Atelier Event, held in the futuristic looking RBS building in Bishopsgate. We were treated to Christmas carols, a mini-catwalk, raffle prizes from each brand & of course the usual cocktails & canapes. It was a lovely evening, with lots of beautiful pieces on offer & it was great to be introduced to some brands I’d never come across too.

I loved the sharp black tailoring & leathers from Hemyca, the shirt dress with heavily embellished placket was one of my favourite pieces & also the sheer white dress/coat, I wish I could be trusted to wear something so pristinely white, but I’m just far too messy! I totally fell in love with the snakeskin print boots from Marta Jonsson too, in the softest suede & with the gold accents they were perfect, I wish I’d had the cash on me at the time as I’d have brought them in a heartbeat! The raw, organic looking jewellery from Susan Peires also caught my eye, I especially loved the rune necklaces & hammered rings.

We also got to catch up with the lovely Jess & Amy from Bracher Emden. I’m sure you’ve all heard me professing my love for this brand many times before, but I’m just so smitten with their designs, I would happily sing their praises in every single post if I could! I have always been more of a shoe person, but these bags are individually handcrafted in beautiful leathers & are more like wearable art than just another accessory. They single-handedly managed to turn me into a bag person & I now want all of them, even the brightly coloured ones, I can see this becoming a bit of an addiction!

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Christmas Party Outfits / COVET

November 28, 2012

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Anya Hindmarch Glitter Clutch / French Connection Ponyhair Belt / McQ Studded Wedges / French Connection Crepe Cut-Out Dress / MuuBaa Leather Jacket / Alexander McQueen Skull Cuff

With December drawing ever closer I’m finding myself daydreaming & planning out in my head perfect little Christmas party looks. I think most of them this year will be some variation of this look – killer black dress, statement jewellery, kick ass shoes, a little sparkle & a nice (warm!) jacket.

Although I still like to stick to my usual mostly black looks over the festive period, it’s not really a Christmas outfit without a little sparkle! My eyes lit up when I came across this Anya Hindmarch glitter clutch, it’s the perfect way to add some sparkle without looking tacky & the oversized contrasting tassel is the perfect finishing touch too.

These McQ wedges have left me a little heartbroken, as soon as I saw them they went straight to the top of my Christmas wish list. They’re everything I love in a shoe, plus they’re a ridiculously good price in the sale too, then I noticed they had sold out of my size & any sizes even near to mine! I’ve be scouring google for hours trying to find them in stock somewhere else, but no luck! I guess I might have to console myself with the ponyhair belt instead…

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Twisted / OUTFIT

November 19, 2012

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FAIIINT Twisted Dress / Bracher Emden ‘Geo’ Clutch * / StylistPick ‘Eleonora’ Boots * / Ligia Dias Choker

I wore this Saturday night to go out for drinks, this dress has always been one of my favourites that I made during my degree, it’s such a simple dress, but I think that helps the little details it does have really stand out. It’s yet another piece that was inspired by anatomy, this time I was looking at skeletal deformities & the twisting of bones into unnatural shapes. It has a nude silk jersey under-layer with a black mesh over the top & I just love the way both fabrics drape together around the twisted smocking. I still remember the panic of possibly not getting it finished in time, I made it in such a rush just a few hours before my hand in!

I’m still finding my StylistPick boots to be extremely comfortable & I have to say I’m also finding they work with just about everything I own, so this challenge is proving to be quite a bit easier than expected!

You’ve all heard me raving about this Bracher Emden clutch many times before, but I couldn’t resist a close up of it next to the smocking on the dress, I think they look so beautiful together. I still get so many compliments about this bag, my friends have seen it a lot over the past few months but they still coo over it & stare at it whenever I take it out, shop assistants, waitresses & bar maids too always seem to feel the need to tell me how beautiful it is when it’s sitting on the table or at the counter. I must admit, when I’ve not used it for a while, even I have to stare at it a little when I get it out again, almost like I’d forgotten just how awesome looking it is!

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Laser Cut / OUTFIT

September 14, 2012

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Topshop Laser Cut Suede Jacket / Camp Beverly Hills Men’s Tee * / ASOS Maxi Skirt / Bracher Emden Soft Clutch * / H&M Choker

Firstly, I apologize for the fact that I look like I’ve not slept for days, those who follow me on instagram or twitter will know that I got given a huge black eye by a very over-enthusiastic husky puppy whilst we were playing (I’m sure you can guess who!) last week. It’s almost healed now, but the puffiness & swelling is still hanging around making me look seriously sleep deprived!

I might be the only one, but I am so excited to be able to wear my heavy maxi skirts & jackets again, Autumn is definitely my favourite season & I can’t wait to layer up even more. This laser cut jacket from Topshop is one of those pieces I love & yet hate at the same time. I love the beautifully cut back & how attention grabbing it is (I got stopped by 4 different people today just to tell me how much they loved it) but I hate that I can only wear it when the weather’s just right. It’s too delicate to layer over any bulky sweaters to make it more winter appropriate & the suede is too thick, heavy & sweaty to wear during the summer, so I intend to wear it as much as possible whilst I can!

I’m developing a bit of an addiction to Bracher Emden’s bags. It’s as though they’ve peered into my brain, made a note of what my ideal bag would look like & designed them especially for me. I have been taking my Geo clutch everywhere with me, it’s such a showstopper & never fails to get people asking about it thanks to it’s unusual shape, but as someone who likes to pack everything but the kitchen sink into her bags it’s not something I can carry day to day. This soft oversized Lucy clutch is perfect for that though, it has all the same attitude & wonderful design elements of the Geo but in a more practical size & shape. I love the option of the removable shoulder strap & the geometric appliqué which gives it that same sci-fi feel I loved about the Geo.

Mens tees are one of my favourite things to wear, especially when paired with more streamlined & tailored pieces. This one from Camp Beverly Hills is exactly what I’ve been looking for, beautiful super soft cotton, boxy cut & minimalistic text to the front. It’s a perfect basic & I’ve always had a soft spot for heathered charcoal tees, so it’s a great addition to my collection… Well, I say ‘my collection’ most are the boyfriends that I’ve just never given back!

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Bracher Emden / COVET

August 31, 2012

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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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Nelly & Fashiolista ‘High Heels’ Party / OUTFIT + EVENT

July 13, 2012

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All Saints Draped Silk Dress / Topshop Studded Leather Belt / Bracher Emden for Jean-Pierre Braganza ‘Geo’ Clutch * / ASOS Studded Bangle / Angie Gooderham Chunky Bangle / Topshop Strappy Chain Wedges

On Wednesday we were invited to co-host the Nelly & Fashiolista ‘High Heels’ event in Nottingham at Coco Tang. I don’t get to attend as many events as I’d like to, living a little way from London & being unable to drive makes it sort of awkward, so I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to go along to one so close by!

We decided to shoot some outfit photos before we left for the party & it was a good job we did, as again, I barely got to take any during the actual night! We didn’t really have the time to & I always feel super awkward having outfit photos taken when there’s a whole room full of people! Does anyone else find that cringey or is it something I should just get over?

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Before & After (+ Slim fit velour One-Piece)!

As with the last party Nelly threw, it was a seriously fun night & the guests were spoiled with yet more free shoes, goodie bags & competitions galore! Personally, I had my eye on the platforms with the ombre heel in red & also the black version, though predictably, I loved all of the spiked & studded styles too!

My task for the night was to judge the shoe design competitions, anyone who knows me will know this is one of the worst things you could ask me to do, I am so indecisive & I felt so mean picking only one favourite, they were all so good! I was also in charge of the One-Piece competition, getting the girls to dress up in a One-Piece & do silly poses for the photographer for the chance to win one themselves! Not wanting to miss out, I pulled one over my own outfit & wore it for almost the entire night! The guys at Fashiolista were even kind enough to let me take home the one I was wearing, though to be honest I don’t think I’d want it back after it’d been worn all night if I were them either!

We had a great night talking to all the girls, trying to decide which pair of heels we liked best & laughing about how silly I looked in my dress & heels + the One-Piece! And I got to meet the lovely Aisling too, who also came along to help! I won’t lie, I’m probably enjoying the comfort of the One-Piece a little too much… It’s not really my thing at all, but I think I’ve been seduced by it’s snugglyness, I’ve barely taken it off since!

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Black & Nude / OUTFIT

July 2, 2012

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Moxham ‘Anubis’ Necklace / ASOS Tank Top / Jovonnista Pleated Nude Maxi Skirt * / Angie Gooderham Chunky Ring / Topshop Boots /
Bracher Emden for Jean-Pierre Braganza ‘Geo’ Clutch *

Incase you hadn’t already noticed from the layout, black & nude is one of my favourite colour combinations. Nude is usually the closest I get to wearing a colour that could be considered ‘girly’, though I think it has an edgyness to it also, especially when paired with black. I love wearing a nude tank top or dress that is almost too close of a match to your skin tone, add black accessories & I think it looks so striking & beautiful, plus it’s always fun to watch people in the distance gawk at you thinking you have nothing on!

I haven’t been able to stop staring at this Bracher Emden clutch since I received it last week, I think I’m in love. As I’ve mentioned many times before, I’m not much of a bag person, it’s usually shoes that make my heart go weak, but this is a different story. I think in part it’s is due to the strong Sci-Fi feel about it, I’m a huge nerd & love anything science fiction related, but mostly I’m a massive fan of HR Giger’s work & that was my first thought when I saw this clutch. It doesn’t help that I’ve recently watched Prometheus & the Alien quadrology (no, not including those awful Alien Vs. Predator movies!) a fair few times in the last month either! But then adding to that the beautiful construction & the fact it’s part of a collaboration with Jean-Pierre Braganza, one of my current favourite British designers (& I would guess also a huge Sci-Fi nerd!) & I was smitten!

And yes, I’m wearing my Moxham again! I couldn’t resist though, it is such a perfect match for this pleated maxi from Jovonnista, toughening it up & giving it that little bit of edginess that I always like to have when wearing anything overly feminine. I have way too many maxi dresses / skirts already, but I couldn’t say no to this one, the pleats, uneven hem & the ideal my-arm-almost-blends-into-it nude… Perfect!

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