Perspex Obsession

Moving on from Vivienne Westwood Melissa bubblegum scented PVC shoes, I'm ready for perspex for Spring 2011.

Chloe has done a gorge version. Perspex heel and upper with suede toe cap. Contrast of textures and colours are on point. But for £425, you'd hope it was. As seen in Elle issue Feb 2011:

Alternatively, (which I think I'll go for), ASOS have done a nice interpretation but you know it's never quite as good as the real thing... "ASOS Party on Suede Peep Toe Perspex Heel Shoe", £65 features a nice solid perspex heel with a complete suede upper. The nude suede is a nice option for the tinted perspex which fades into a clear block. (Prefer to the navy and green colourways also available at asos).

After having a quick gander and google of 'perspex heel' i also came across the Topshop Unique versions for Spring 2011 which I am most definitely keeping an eye out for. Seen backstage at the shows via. handbag.com:

They look superbly delish. Ever so slightly more deadly than both Chloe and ASOS. A hell of a lot more fierce than the ASOS. I'll hold out for these.

To finish off, perhaps a touch overkill if accessorised with perspex shoes, but totally in love with the ASOS Premium perspex box clutch, £65.

Topshop EDIT. Not that EDIT. Another EDIT.

According to Drapers, Topshop will be launching an area on the ground floor of their Oxford Circus which will act as a curated shop for the 'time-poor' shopper which filters and gives you, well, an edited version of the humungous place that is Oxford Circus Topshop. When Drapers went to press, it appears the name so far will be along the lines of 'Topshop Edit' - although confusing to people like me that associate that with their fantastic 'EDIT' range which was a pop-up boutique showcasing new young international designers...
Anyway - love the idea. Love that the idea could be manipulated to have different people with fash authority such as fash editors and (respected bloggers like Rumi N of fashiontoast perhaps?) curate the area and a refreshed VM accordingly.

Finishing the topshop note, I adore this blazer featured on their homepage representing their Graduation collection. Immensely lush.

[Source: Drapers, article available here.]

Lanvin Spring 2011 Campaign

Hintmag.com blogged about Lanvin's Spring campaign a couple days ago and wow I love it!
Sexualising cat-fighting (slightly dominatrix?) glamorous women... I think that's the way to sum it all up. Luscious chiffon dresses and 70s interior with lashings of animal print rugs and fur stoles. Thumbs up to Alber Elbaz and Steven Meisel for making this the least-Dynasty-70s-tacky it could've turned out to be.

All pics courtesy of Hint blog.

Karla Spetic

I stumbled across Karla Spetic's work via. trendland.net. What a treat her SS11 collection is; full of digital prints (of the Australian outback) and pastel colours in the nicest way.. not girly and flowery, but muted, clean and grown up.

See more at Karlaspetic.com

Lust product of the week: Whistles Midi Leather Skirt

My Whistles appreciation post-re-branding is continuing with this Midi Leather Skirt. Hem length is on-point, (so over the mini) and I love leather. Since Jane Shepherdson took over creative direction of the brand, muted colours and luscious understated prints, beautiful quality fabrics have overtaken the once-frumpy-brand. I look to this brand for an investment piece of the season. Although the prices are a little more expensive than say competitor COS, the premium fabrics and fashion-forward edge give it that value for money. This is definitely the brand to look to for brilliant cuts in the trouser category.

Whistles Midi Leather Skirt available at ASOS.com @ £225.

Dressmonster // pushButton

 

I have absolutely got obsessed over this jacket... featured on asos.com's homepage and feature product for 'working wardrobe'.. Dressmonster's Loose Colour Block Jacket priced at £150 encapsulates pretty much everything I need in spring 2011. Casual chic, boxy body paired with loose fluid drapey jersey and oversized sleeves. Lush!
Dressmonster is the diffusion line of designer label 'pushButton' born from creative director Seung-Gun Park. A google here and there, landing me on paper-doll, tells me that Seung-Gun Park has absolutely no fashion background but is a self-taught designer who got bored of the dull fashion landscape. It's quirky, crazy, fun and bright. I <3 it. I think it's just what I need for 2011 to get me out of this weird dark-navy-black-lull-of-2010 I stumbled into. pushButton's s/s 11 collection plays it down with more muted colours (with splashes of chambray blue and tropical green), typical of this season, but doesn't sway from the innovative cuts and drapey, oversized aesthetic. Think I found my new brand obsession for the season.

my heart skipped a bit with this ensemble.

Accessories de 2010

 

Left to right: camera necklace; youreyeslie.com, compass & clock robot necklace; portobello Market, atomic robot; meandzena.com, bralette necklace; concession @Topshop, entertain me mini necklace; meandzena.com
 

3.1 Phillip Lim s/s 11

One of the things I keep noticing lately are blog posts that lift text and images from other original bloggers. That really annoys me. However, I may be just doing the self-same thing for this post only. Only because the richness and beauty are too good to pass. Don't categorise me in that lazy blogger / lack of originality box, please.

Rumi Neely of fashiontoast visited the showroom for 3.1 phillip lim's s/s 11 collection and took beautiful shots of the collection.
Please go to fashiontoast for the full story.

Images by Rumi Neely @ fashiontoast

Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Campaign

Spring 2011 campaign images featuring Lindsay Wixson were unveiled for Alexander McQueen label. What a beautiful legacy he left for the world.

Behind the scenes at Baccarat mag shoot

I helped to assist stylist Kit Lee (Style Slicker) on the shoot for Baccarat magazine. Beautiful pieces borrowed from: Jasper Garvida, Armani, Holly Fulton, Chanel, Finsk, Ioannis Dimitrousis... nice selection Kit! x