my new found like...

DENIM.

who would've thought me, miss. lee, would ever take a (re)liking to denim. I barely wear denim as it is and only just wearing it again here and there in legging format. Even then, it's rare and only on very very casual occasions.

however moving onto a denim and casual bottoms department... and researching more into forthcoming associated trends and understanding more of the technicalities behind it - i am increasingly enthused by the area and yes, im starting to love ... wait for it. acid wash. i know, like you would have ever imagined me to say that. but, an acid wash jumpsuit for s/s 09 - trust me - it looks fierce and in high demand by press.

so on my browse while i'm nursing this fever away...... i stumble across two really exciting directional denim pieces (notice that it isn't just the high end delving into more exciting, adventrous washes and details on denim - notice that topshop are now branching into more sophisticated, edgier, directional brands such as sass & bide.. - the bleach wash jumpsuit!!! this can be found at topshop oxford circus)

Yes I love all things Marjan Pejoski and so I reveal more Kokon to Zai to inspire:
£194 at farfetch.com - it has sold out.
The distressed green adds a really nice worn wash with overszied pockets and elasticated cuffs to add volume and interest. mm.. just so interesting and fabulous.

My next feature is the 'pleat jean'. To me, it is slightly similar to our peg leg jeans that will be coming in jan/feb and also in very high demand by press. This one by Kokon to Zai is more structured with pleats at the front and a high waist. A cropped, tapered leg is uber sexy. Zips running up the back legs can be worn open to add volume or fastened for a more fitted look. I love that versatility.

I highly recommend going on the site and getting a closer look.
£146 at farfetch.com

o.my.god.i.<3.it.

1. gold
2. shimmery
3. oversized collar
4. oversized bow
5. heavily ruched
6. puffed/pointy shoulders
   
7. stunning

it ticks all boxes!!!

By Kokon to Zai, £116, available at farfetch.com
(call me lavish but £116 is far too good a price)

lovely

lush vintage-inspired 40s dress, mmhmm £40 @ Topshop

gift request no. 1

o my god, i am absolutely in love with this.

ever sice the 'seasonal gifts' booklet dropped through my post box... i have been lusting after it.

it is none other than paul smith's fisheye camera doused in the typical paul smith stripes... its fcking fantastic.

yes, i do want this for xmas. ;)

the buyer's assitant's update....

I have been at the company for nearly 4 months now. The first 3 months were overwhelming and I was inundated with work and responsibility. I'm feeling more under control now and absolutely loving what I do ... I have reached my goal starting on the career ladder of buying... (eventually I'll get that little independent boutqiue selling quirky dutch labels and unheard of japanese labels and... the unknown HK brands...)

I was working on outerwear, shirts/blouses and knitwear. Which was cute. But now I'm on denim and casual bottoms. Surprisingly, I've found it even more exciting with more directional shapes and washes coming into form. What an exciting brand / website to work for ;)

Key pieces for this s/s 09, gorgeeeeeous:

floral soft silky shorts - founded on a tokyo street style site

Susie from Style Bubble poses in her recent purchase - stunningly gorgeous sheer panel cross over jumpsuit. Jumpsuits are alllllllll the rage. Love them.

And what I've bought recently.....

this denim frill dress from topshop boutique:

a stunning sheer cage skirt which i cannot find on the topshop boutique website and woud take a photo if i could.. will try to asap....

and my gold sequin jeans which were a big hit at the supplier's xmas party ;)

ah.. i do love my new purchases..... but where do i find this money i need to head to florida this xmas?

yes, i'm heading to florida to spend xmas and new years. hope to find some fantastic emerging new labels while i'm there... anyone to recommend?

x

McQ targets, Target...

alexander mcqueen for target?!?!?!?! WHAT!!!!! yes... it's confirmed. get me to TARGET for march 09 please.

workin 9-5... i mean, 8-7!?

working 10-12 hour days is taking it's toll and i'm not updating this as much as i'd like to!!! please bear with me, i'll try to update soon. xxx

anti-celeb watcher... turns... celeb-outfit-watcher

Hm.. those who know me will know I am not one to watch celebs or care when celebs were seen where... but in my new job it's a daily chore required (i know it doesn't sound taxing, it's the easy part) to sift through pics of the day of celebs to see what they're wearing.. what's in/what's hot/what could work for us... so.. i must say i've begun to enjoy OUTFIT watching.. note, outfit watching, not celeb watching... note: i am not a minor - celeb fiend. (i dislike the pap shots but they come part and parcel in sifting through these snapshots...)
here are my favourites of the month so far...

The metallic silver padded straight cut trousers are FIERCE!!!! Also like the boyfriend slouch tux jacket with gold lining/sleeve.. i saw lindsay lohan wearing the same one with red lining.. so prefer the gold!

This print is lush.. go agyness!

Erin pulls of the boots fabulously.. saw her in Selfridges wearing the same boots and they are super 'cool'.. :P

The gathered sleeve is lush here.

Kimberley Stewart's big slouchy cocoon sleeves are lovely.

i <3 Christopher Kane

He hasn't disappointed so far... Kane has a lot to live up to and he smashed this show once again .. I know it's late to upload as it was last week but i'm still going to share it on here anyway.











The unashamed shapes and discs offset from the tight silhouettes - just yum. The only thing I wasn't keen at at Christopher Kane was the fluffy trims......... I haven't included pics of these... x

Gianfranco Ferre S/S 09 mmmmhmmm.....

lush stuff at gianfranco as per usual...

Charles Anastase brilliance

Why am I so out the loop?? Why didn't I already know about this hotly anticipated fabulous designer Charles Anastase???

Well, thanks to Vogue / LFW I now know about Mr. Anastase... and what an impressive CV I read on his website: http://www.charlesanastase1979.com/history.html. He didn't graduate from LCF nor a wonderboy from CSM.. but he began his career illustrating featuring in Purple and Dazed to name just two. He turned to styling and then eventually designing et voila, he has a clientele list from:Rei Kawakubo to Yoko Ono and he collaborated with Comme des Garcons to produce window installations at Dover Street Market - and we all know how impressive these are...

Without further ado, here are my favourites from the show:

cool geek chic. so cliche but yet so fabulous. i love the combination throughout the show of geek and sex. suspenders peeking under sheer minis - oo!


I want the whole of outfit 3 and 4. xx

preeeen

I love the new york chicness of preen... the clean lines and sumptuous fluidity.


This makes me Reiss... no doubt we'll see some preen copies in Reiss next season!



I'm loving this body con strong orange piece, fluid skirted dress with risque appropriately placed lines of fabric as if doodling across a canvas...

love love love this next week. nude tones and asymmetric frills upon frills upon frills........




adoring the asymmetric tiered ruffles and imbalanced upper


this gothic piece is oozing seduction with the sheer overlay chiffon... it deceives the eye and makes you think of stockings don't u think?

ROME by Romero Bryan

Romero Bryan showed his Rome by Romero Bryan line off at New York Fashion Week yesterday and woooo the new collection for s/s '09 looks hot!

Taken from his facebook... I've just nabbed a few promo shots of his new collection, forgive me Romero but I just think they're beautiful shots. So here goes:

Behind the scenes shot:
I just adore the fluidity of the garments created by the sheer chiffon and silks... and the beautiful Swarovski crystals add 'pow' and sheer elegance. Just divine.

Can't wait to see more Romero! :) xx

See more @ http://www.romerobryan.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/romerobryan

New York Fashion Week S/S '09 - WANG

Alexander Wang offered some delights this season:

loving this risque sheer dress with appropriately placed squiggles reminiscent of those 80s music videos....

and these figure hugging sex dresses are definitely on the wish list: