Crazy for Collaborations.....

Recently the number of designer/ high street/ celebrity collaborations has snowballed- it seems like everyday another is created but that's not to say we don't love them.



H&M have given us some great designer collaborations (Mathew Williamson, Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf....) but is anyone not excited about Jimmy Choo for H&M this November?! The preview looks good (below) although who knows how this will affect the Jimmy Choo brand?


The Kanye West for Louis Vuitton sneaker line was released in June to much accolade and the obligatory waiting lists but they're slightly easier to get hold of now and are really great. I love this pink/ brown pair (below)-www.air-yeezy.com/views/?product-1218.html



Topshop have been at the forefront of designer collaborations for a while now with lots of different lines available in thier flagship Oxford Street store and online. Currently featured online are two stunning lines from Emma Cook and Markus Lupfer. I can't pick a favourite but will suggest this fantastic jumper (below) from the Markus Lupfer line. Completely perfect for A/W 09- sequins, animal print, drapy and black- 4 trends nailed in one fine jumper! www.tinylink.com/?0N4dO19ktA

Coming to Topshop this Autumn is a new collection from Christopher Kane and I can't wait....I will be queuing for this one. The less publicised but still exciting Neurotica for Topshop line will be hitting the Oxford store on the 21st August and a sneak peak looks good (below)....

My bargain of the day is this stripe silk dress from the much celebrated Giles Deacon for New Look line which is currently on offer! www.newlook.co.uk/164433509/ProductDetails.aspx

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Another British Summertime....

With the British weather changing on a seemingly hour by hour basis it is really difficult to know what to wear each day. Layering is definitely the way forward to keep you warm/cool/dry depending on the hour!

A key trend for this coming winter is draping. Get yourself a draped cardigan and layer over a plain vest if the weather might get warm or a tee if it’s going to be colder. As autumn approaches wear thicker base layers with long sleeves. Dark colours will be another key A/W09 trend so this dark purple Tweed Drape Cardigan from Urban Outfitters is perfect and is a bit of a bargain-

http://tinylink.com/?EfDpbIpue7.


I am in love with this beige cardigan from All Saints which looks effortlessly stylish. http://tinylink.com/?dnyQQjrXEd.
If you are looking for a simpler style try this lightweight number from Warehouse http://tinylink.com/?TFthaYYxPx.


Leggings haven’t gone anywhere and I can’t fault them for their practicality. I am not wearing tights in August but neither am I giving up on my summer dresses- so leggings are the answer. Sequins are going to be everywhere this A/W so get these super glamorous black leggings from Topshop and shimmer your way through the evening. http://tinylink.com/?yIGFqnCyp5.


These cut out leggings are a nod to another A/W trend and are a great way of showing off a bit of flesh on a grey summer’s day!! http://tinylink.com/?fkt3VrEOZT

My pet hate at the moment is cold feet. I leave the house in the sun wearing sandals and an hour later it’s raining- my feet are cold and wet and my spirits dampened. Pumps are my favourite alternative and there are some great ones out there. Embellishment going to be a big trend this winter so get in early and keep your feet dry in embellished flats. These peep toe flats from Kurt Gieger are perfect. Dressed up and dressed down they will looked stylish and are so much more substantial then flip flops! http://www.kurtgeiger.com/online-shop/79433-kg-lana

And finally scarf is a great way to layer up. Get a floral one like this beautiful silk Missoni scarf- floral is big now and will be big this autumn. http://tinylink.com/?KzKBEy2ChN.

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