Posts tagged "SS14"
It is highly unusual for me to look pretty. Oh no, I'm not fishing for compliments or anything, it's just that "pretty" and menswear don't tend to go hand in hand. I prefer "sharp", "sleek", maybe even "dapper", but pretty isn't usually it. It's funny then that I should find an unlikely lover in a very pretty maxi dress by French Connection. I've spent summers smugly observing my female friends... ...READ MORE
[show_shopthepost_widget id="82478"] The slogan trend is a God's given gift to the non-confrontational amongst us. I mean, there is literally a tee or knit that states just about everything and anything. Want to ask a boy for his number but can't muster the courage to tell him so? Then shop Ashish for Topshop and observe your prospective beau scribble his digits across your bosom. My first taste for the trend... ...READ MORE
Oh my days! Let's take minute to window shop shall we? To whimsically eye up these espadrilles and visualise how they would look slipped onto our feet. To envisage all the ankle baring pants we could pair with them, and the glamorous outings we would embark on. Ah, just imagine it. Now, let's calculate how long it would take to save up for said shoes. I figure if I lived... ...READ MORE
Guten Morgen readers! Today, I would like to introduce you to German fashion label Kilian Kerner. This isn't the first time I've gushed over the Cologne born designer, but its the first time I've featured a look from his diffusion line "Senses". If you sit in a similar age bracket to me, the likelihood is, that the summer months are beginning to fill up with weddings fast. The celebratory season can... ...READ MORE
I popped in to visit the WHYRED showroom on Friday and when my friend Sofia came to greet me at the door, the first thing I clocked were her feet. Everything about her shoes were right. A combination of my favourite leather brogue with this season's sneaker shape, elevated on a barely there flatform, and in a spring relevant white - oh and let's not forget the subtle tan leather... ...READ MORE
It would appear that cutting your calves into halves, is not reserved exclusively for skirts, but shorts too. Historically culottes come from the knee breaches worn by the gentlemen of the European upper class in the early-nineteenth century, and were later adopted by women so that they could straddle with the best of them when horse riding. Today, the wide-legged culotte reminds me of lazy days spent in the French... ...READ MORE
This season is all about the midi length skirt. Girls of the world can rejoice - the thigh baring mini has been replaced with a more modest cut - hoorah! But truth be told the midi is a tricky length to master. If, like yours truly you are not gifted with height, the bisection of your shins can make you look a bit like a troll (an on-trend troll, but... ...READ MORE
I'm always a bit sceptic of unisex jewellery lines, as I rarely find one that I feel is truly desirable for both men and women. In fact other than watches, which have become relatively gender neutral of late, I've remained pretty underwhelmed by 'genderless' jewellery. However, I think I've found an exception to my rule, as I've just discovered George Frost's NO GOODS line.Designer by Lisa Salzer of LuLu Frost, NO GOODS... ...READ MORE
I have been a bit slack on introducing you to Scandinavian labels of late (my bad), but today's post should more than make up for my absence - meet Minimarket. Minimarket was founded back in 2006 by three Swedish sisters, Sofie, Jennifer, and Pernilla Elvestedt, and since launching has won the Elle Sweden award for "Best New Designer" and more latterly "Best Designer". Floral bomber jackets, slouchy dresses and sleek trenches... ...READ MORE
Today, I'm off to Italy for the weekend to spend a few days exploring Milan, Verona and Venice. Despite having lived in Rome for several years, I've actually never ventured further north than Florence (that's bad I know), so I am super excited to call into some of Italy's most famous cities. I will be taking my gorgeous Britton tote by Kurt Geiger with me, which you will have seen me... ...READ MORE
If you follow me on social media you will have no doubt heard me rejoice the arrival of warmer weather in Stockholm. Yes I know you had 18 degrees in London, but even though the temperature barely scraped double digits here, I was out and about in a tee and sandals this weekend with the best of them.My first Spring look of the season features some of my key... ...READ MORE
"Calling all free-stylers, free spirits and fashion lovers" opens the press release of Selfridges' most recent initiative (erm tick, tick, tick!). For SS14 the luxury department store is celebrating fashions current craze for skate and surf culture. The flagship Oxford Street store is to be transformed into a boarding haven throughout March and April, with dedicated window displays, a Concept store (entitled the Board Room) and even a Skate Park... ...READ MORE
AW13 saw everyman label Oliver Spencer expand into the realms of women's fashion. To be honest "fashion" doesn't really sum-up what Oliver Spencer is all about. Like fellow-British brands Albam and YMC, Oliver Spencer rejects passing fads and trends in favour of quality fabrics in wearable cuts. As a consequence, he has fast become the go-to label for the modern man (and now woman too) who seeks easy to wear clothing... ...READ MORE
Oh dear, I am already pre-empting a night out when re-enacting the SS14 Alexander Wang advertising campaign will seem like a good idea. Love everything about these shots and plan to be styling my shirts in a similar fashion - well, give or take a few buttons. ...READ MORE
Pinch me I'm dreaming, these shoes are literally the most gorgeous flats I've seen in a while. It's Milan Fashion Week so it seems only apt that I include a pair of shoes from an Italian brand (even if the Creative Director is of British origin). Pollini is a traditional Italian footwear label that's been around since the 50's. Once under the helm of Jonathan Saunders, SS11 saw Nicholas Kirkwood... ...READ MORE
Just when you thought Karlie Kloss was the cherry on the achingly cool FRAME cake, they go and get tomboy hero Erin Wasson as the face of their SS14 campaign. If ACNE and Cheap Monday have taught us one thing, it's that the Swedes know how to do denim. Founded in 2012 by Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson, the duo is best known for giving us the fashion marketing giant The Saturday Group, and... ...READ MORE
The lovely folks over at French Connection invited me into be pampered and pruned for my second day of Fashion Week. They were kind enough to arrange my makeup and hair styling (which sadly was quickly dishevelled by the good old English weather!), and I got to try on a selection of their gorgeous SS14 collection, eventually opting for this beautiful pale pink suit and white shirt. I'm totally besotted... ...READ MORE
In light of the Fashion and Gardens exhibition that opened its doors on the 7th of February at the Garden Museum, London, and the first spotting of a snowbell here in Stockholm (without much snow at all really this winter), I give you my roundup of the best flowery pieces arriving in store for this Spring/Summer. From let to right: Zara men's poplin shirt with embroidery, Christopher Kane printed cotton... ...READ MORE
Luxury department store Barneys is creating waves in the SS14 advertising space. Whilst other retailers are featuring soft flower arrangements, bright summer colours and teams of models seductively draped around city-scapes, Barneys is launching an advertising campaign to raise awareness about transgender issues. Bold right? I'm ashamed to say that at first I shrugged it off as another provocative marketing initiative in the style of Harvey Nichols or United Colours of... ...READ MORE