Tuesday 29 November 2011

London Haunt #7 Formosina

After trawling up and down the canal looking for somewhere to eat, my friend and I came across this little restaurant/cafe off of Warwick Avenue. We had eggs benedict, which was pretty standard. The fashion pictures on the wall and Tracey Emin style light installation makes for a great atmosphere to while away a Saturday afternoon.

Green Goddess


This beautiful dress from a limited edition collection at Topshop has already sold out. A beautiful and simple design, it reminds me very much of the dress Keira Knightley wore in Atonement. A stunning piece in costume design history, the dress has pretty much become iconic.


There is something about a green dress. It's the antithesis of a red dress which is all out glamour, whereas a green dress represents understated elegance.

Pippa Middleton in Temperly for  the Royal Wedding Reception
Kelli Garner in Pan Am







Sunday 27 November 2011

Marl Knitwear


This season, I have been searching for marl jumpers in every colour. I loved Isabel Marant's SS11 style worn by Kate Bosworth. This season, Zara, Oasis and even Primark have done some great styles that have made up my winter wardrobe.


Versace for H&M

H&M was crazy last Thursday! I didn't manage to get the exact style I wanted, but I got my second choice. I thought it was great that it was limited to four items per customer and no double styles. Nevertheless, Ebay entrepreneurs did well and you can get the style you wanted for twice the original price. I think I'm going to wear my purple babydoll dress this NYE. I may have to sell the carrier bag and hanger to help for the dress!




Beaded Beauty

As previously blogged, I am currently loving 1920s fashion. There's something about the intricate beading and floaty shapes that exudes glamour and elegance. I love my recent buy from topshop. This deco lace embellished top is perfect for the party season.




Tuesday 1 November 2011

Midnight in Paris

Last Autumn-Winter was all about the early 1960s and womanly, tailored pieces. Never before had a television show (need I say it? – MAD MEN) influenced the catwalks so much. This season is a very different tale. The 1920s was an iconic period in women’s fashion. From intricate beadwork to decadent headwear, it was an era of true understated glamour. Downton Abbey showcases costume design on the verge of this era, and HBO series Boardwalk Empire wholly captures this fashion zeitgeist.

I recently saw Woody Allen film Midnight in Paris. Marion Cotillard looks as thought she belongs in that era.








The Opera bag and the embellished Natasha top, both by Clements Ribiero, look like works of art. They really capture the 1920s age of sophistication






 

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