Found these lovely compilations on London Fashion Week Daily site. Some great looks and inspiration for future trends for A/W 2014!
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Just a few details from Milan Fashion Week 2014 – enjoy! (Images: Style.com)
Beauty at Versace
Milan Street Style by Tommy Ton
Susie Lau from Style Bubble front row at Fendi
Tassel Clutch bag at Roberto Cavalli
McQ Alexander McQueen
Western Style at Emilio Pucci
The most talked about show from Milan Fashion Week – Moschino. Can’t say I am much of a fan but it is a very clever collection!
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Rather behind on my posts – so sorry! Thought I would share with you some of my favourite street style looks from LFW 2014, many of which showcase the trends for the coming spring/summer season! I think it is always worth while taking the time to look at other people’s style – you never know what inspiration you can gather! I am awful at sticking to key looks that I know work well rather than occasionally mixing up colours and textures to add variety. I love seeing an outfit that I can de-construct and work well into my own wardrobe , this way I can show off a slightly new look without actually buying new clothes – a little creativity goes a long way! I hope you feel inspired by these looks as I was.
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Before I do a post about one of my favourite collections from NYFW Autumn/Winter 2014 (which is going to be near impossible to decide on) I thought I would share some of the beauty looks emerging that look simple to replicate, and are actually wearable without people thinking you have taken the trends too literally! These are all very subtle, with soft neutral colours that would actually look lovely for the summer months too. (Images: Style.com)
Diane Von Furstenburg – This is such a lovely clean and simple look. A light dusting of lilac eye shadow and thin coat of mascara only on the top lashes is just so pretty! With a light blush and minimal lip colour this is definitely a beauty look I will be trying.
Jason Wu – Buzzing in the beauty world is this new way of defining the eye by only lining the top of the eye – right within the lash line. Shown here at the Jason Wu show with a coat of mascara only on the top lashes. Try in brown or black for a dramatic effect. Again there is little to no blush or lip colour.
Prabal Gurung – One for the evenings maybe, this look uses a peachy/metallic gold eye shadow. Very little mascara, lip colour or blush but just enough to define the cheeks – this all ensures the eyes are at the focus of attention.
Thakoon – Possible my favourite look out of the four, but one that is the most daring. Eye liner/shadow sweeping across the bottom lash line only and outwards is certainly unique and creates an edgy look. Worth trying I think!
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(Image – StyleSaint)
I love the arrival of Autumn/Winter fashion week because the fall season has always been my favourite! All those lovely coats, the furs, hats and jumpers – they are just all so warm and inviting! Though on the whole I would say the collections lack the vitality of Spring/Summer collections , understandably. But then the A/W looks replace florals and lace with metallics and sparkles! Who are you looking forward to seeing? I always love Dolce & Gabbana , Marc Jacobs and Celine collections, so lets hope this season is no different!
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“Hmm what do I need…some cheaper trainer shoes to wear in dirty clubs for nights out, definitely plain black tee…some tights oh and possibly that dress from H&M because it’s 20% off” This was my thinking the night before going into my city centre for a ‘quick’ shopping trip just for those few essentials. My house mate too fancied a trip, so we went together on a girly outing. We had such a lovely morning, despite the weather! I even got a regular coffee after paying for a small – day made in my opinion. But and there is a big BUT, I left with 1..3 more items of clothing than I expected to buy or even needed. The question I’m wondering is would I have bought those three items had my friend been there, who so innocently and unconsciously convinced me to buy them? I of course did the same to her.
(The Sex and the City girls)
I have always loved shopping on my own, I know exactly what I want, I search for it, find it, buy it and, as I have only just come to realise, I leave with only the item I knew I wanted. Surely then, as my recent experience has shown me, shopping with friends is actually a money saving pitfall. You share your excitement about that top or dress that looks too good not to buy with your friend or friends. You convince each other that taking it back is always an option – when secretly we all know that unless there is seriously something wrong with the item that clothing tag is coming right off – then woops oh no…guess what? Its too late to take it back now. So what have I learnt..apart from not following Carrie Bradshaw and co’s example? If I’m going shopping with a friend take out cash and only spend that amount of money or less – seriously the card, whether debit of credit, is lethal.
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Slogan tees have been around for the last two seasons or more, I think we all remember the green Kenzo jumper right? Well since then the trend seems to have escalated. Originating from street style, and of course band t shirts, for Spring/Summer 2014 they have been re worked for high end fashion collections such as Alexander Wang – with their replicas returning to the streets as I speak. I can’t say I’m a huge fan though. One I’m just definitely not grungy or ‘cool’ enough and two I am pretty sure in a years time the meaningfulness behind the words on my t shirt will just dissolve into nothingness! Saying that I do like the off duty casual vibe they give out – great for a lazy day when you don’t feel like making much effort. Let me know what you think!
(Images- Vogue.co.uk)
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Zuhair Murad Couture Spring/Summer 2014 (Images Style.com)
As gorgeous as Chanel, Dior and Valentino’s Couture collections have been for this Spring/Summer I wanted to show a less well known designer (well to me anyway) Zuhair Murad. His collection was mainly floral based and I loved how the leaf gold belts were replicated in each look – really encapsulating the whole collection. There are some gorgeous pastel colours as well, especially the yellow, and even the black designs have this Spring/Summer feel to them. Florals as per usual are key to the summer collections, but I think sheer fabrics and emphasised waists with knee length hems could be popular this season.
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Douten Kroes for British Vogue February 2014
After having spent about half a year convincing my family and friends that I was going to take up Yoga, I have finally had my first lesson in Ashtanga – good for building flexibility and core strength. I left the class feeling like every muscle in my body had been awoken and had suddenly realised their potential. My flexibility also seemed to increase as the class went on – I really struggle to touch my toes! The inhale and exhale breaths to match the exercises I sometimes struggled to co ordinate, but like anything practice makes perfect! I just wore my gym gear which was really comfortable, just basic sports leggings and a strappy top, but make sure you don’t wear any lose tops otherwise when doing the ‘downward dog’ they obstruct your face! I really like the Yoga look above featured in the February edition of British Vogue – would look great in summer. But really it doesn’t matter what you wear or what you look like as long as the clothes give you enough mobility, Sweaty Betty and Victoria’s Secret both do gorgeous yet practical Yoga collections. I would urge any of you who hate the gym and want to start the year pro-actively to give Yoga a go and see what you think!
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(Lara Stone – Alasdair McLellan, Autumn/Winter 2012)
Sitting down on Christmas Eve for evening supper, the table beautifully laid with a red table cloth, sparklingly silver candle holders with red candle sticks and the smell of mulled wine wafting around the dining room. This was the setting of my family’s annual Christmas Eve meal, where we all make the effort to create a special evening. When it came to sitting down however, I realised one thing was missing. I was dressed in an H&M Christmas jumper and comfy trackies, my brother in jeans and a hoodie, my sister and parents in casual day wear. We had made every effort when it came to the meal but forgotten about ourselves entirely. No pretty dresses with sparklingly jewels. or men wearing a smart tux with family cuff-links. It is such a shame that today we do not dress up for supper or dinner dates, I think it shows laziness and a lack of self respect. I always make an effort on Christmas Day, which I think most people do, but why not when you’re going out for supper or going to a dinner party? Bring back old Hollywood glamour I say!
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