All In One Outfit for the Budgetista!

Imagine .... Friday... much awaited weekend, and at......

9am    Go to work

1pm    Business Lunch

4pm    Presentation at the Office

7pm   Best friend's 30th Birthday Party

You turn up at your BFF's city bash in a stunning outfit matched with a nice handbag and a silly ol' tote bag to carry your spare shoes and spare clothes for the day :(

These days its a bit of a challenge to find a wardrobe that will suit all types of calling in one day (+ within our budget).

I do not have the exact statistics but just so you know dear budgetistas, there's more clothes hanging on the online rail now than ever before, which is why I am here to help you find just a few of them.

Now imagine Friday.....

Wait, don't spoil the surprise.  This is your £20 frock (www.my987wardrobe.com) for your BFFs bash but you are going to be in it when you get in to work. How? Roll the belt and keep it in your handbag for the evening bash.  Instead, wear an "easy to roll" spare belt  from New Look (Stretch Beaded Belt £6.99)

Do you think I am going to let you turn up in your office with "one shoulder"?  Cover up with a decent and classic Blazer from H&M at £24.99.  Perfect cut for this frock because it won't cover the belt.

Shoes:  I checked out this pair from www.discountshoestore.co.uk:  WAS £12.00 Now £7.00!!!!

Make up: LESS IS MORE.  Please do not carry the whole wedding make-up range of Max Factor with you.  Take only the essentials: foundation, eyeliner, eyeshadow and lipstick (preferably two in one that you can smudge on your cheeks for a natural blush look!)

Now keep all these and other essentials in this classic vintage faux croc handbag £25.00 from JulyTwenty.com.  Don't forget the rolled up belt for the evening event.  It will fit, promise!

Now you are ready to go to work, business lunch and presentation.

6pm...top up your make-up and add some gold tone accessory set £25 from JulyTwenty.com.  Change the belt.  Now you're ready to party!

The above items are classic pieces and can be worn again via mix and match.  You can always change the look of the frock with a different styled belt or a patterned blazer.

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Photos courtesy of the respective retailers.  Prices at the time of blogging.

Trend for Spring 2012: Saturated Sorbet

Winter will be over in a few weeks, that's how fast time flies. 

This Spring 2012, there's something sweet in store for us.... Saturated Sorbets....

http://www.julytwenty.com

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Clothing courtesy of H&M & Topshop via MSN.  Handbags courtesy of JulyTwenty London.

Light & Bright Summer

My new picks for a Light and Bright Summer consists of a Light Suit from Stella McCartney, Shoes from Lara Bohnic and a Bright Orange Italian Suede Handbag from JulyTwenty.com to contrast the outfit.  Photos courtesy of Stella McCartney, Harvey Nichols and JulyTwenty.com

Rihanna to Switch Christmas Lights on at the Westfield

Save the Date! Stylish Rihanna is "the chosen one" to switch the Christmas Lights on and launch Christmas at the Westfield London this Thursday, 4th November 2010.  She will turn up "glamified" at around 6:15pm and 50 lucky fans will get the chance to meet the star and spend this memorable event with her.

Talented kids from Help a London Child will also join her on stage with a spectacular display of pyrotechnics and the launch of London's only indoor seasonal ice rink.

To sign up and meet the star, please go to http://uk.westfield.com/london/newsletter-sign-up/christmas

The Return of the Snood

In the 1930s the Snood was a hit...... as well as this AW 2010........ wear it as a scarf or veil or both it's a must have this season....

Chloe Camel Wool (Net a Porter ) £320

Scotch and Soda ASOS £42.00

Burberry Brit Cashmere Snood (Matches) £195.00

Slash Knitted Snood Top Shop £18.00

Photos courtesy of the retailers, prices as at 18.10.2010

High Street Picks....

Although autumn ends soon, these high street hot picks are irresistable.....

Black Cloche £26.00 Accessorize

Per Una Ruffled Mac £85.00 Marks & Spencer

Ugg Leona Boots £200.00 Schuh

Prices as at 05.10.2010

Photos courtesy of the Monsoon, M&S and Schuh

Uggified Jimmy Choo?

Winter is fast approaching and coats are not just in the list but also warm comfy boots.  If you haven't decided, here is the one to get
......an Uggified Jimmy Choo...... or a Choo-ified Ugg.

For more info, visit www.jimmychoo.com

Photo courtesy of Jimmy Choo.

Carnaby Street Celebrates it's 50th Year....

Who would have known Carnaby Street is now 50 years old.  It all started in the fashionable 1960s ....

Celebrate this eventful day on 11th of September from 12 noon... Here is what's in store for you...

Free Catwalk Shows      12 noon, 2 pm and 4pm
Witness Dame Vivienne Westwood's design for Lee Jeans
Fresh popcorn at Hilfiger Denim
Freebies on puchases from Pepe Jeans
Free Mini Make overs
Discounts from Pepe Jeans, Office, Storm, Ollie & Nic, G Star and many more.

All Happening at Carnaby Street, Kingly Court and Newburgh Quarter.

For more information, please visit http://www.carnaby.co.uk/events/events_item.cfm?id=257

The Clothes Show Live in London

The Clothes Show Live in London is kicking off again from 25th June 2010 to 27th June 2010 in Earl's Court London.

A Fashionista's must "C" event... Catwalks.. Celebrities... Competitions....Cocktail Bar and lots of Clothes!

Here are some of the highlights...

The spectacular Fashion Theatre


Amazing shopping

The Design Awards

Ice Bar

Celebrity Santa's Grotto

Blue Zone

Clothes Show Christmas Gift Wrap

Pink Bubbles Bar in association with Cosmopolitan Magazine

Designer Catwalk

Stop & Chop in association with Your Hair Magazine

Image Catwalk in association with Company Magazine

Fashion Cafe

KIT KAT SENSES® Cafe

College Forum in association with The British Fashion Council

Hair & Beauty Stage
 
See you there!

Comfy Summer Look.....

If you want some comfy outfit in the summer, try these......

Top: Red Valentino Jersey £85 (Net-A-Porter)

Jeans: Wrangler Skinny Jeans £75 (Oli.co.uk)

Arm Candy: Alexander Wang Rocco Cut Velvet Studded Bag

£870 (Net-a-porter)

Shoes: Office Whizz Bang Wedge £70 (Office.co.uk)

Photos courtesy of the retailers, prices as at 02 June 2010

Shopping Trip No. 4

Simple but WOW!... all the right colours in the right place..


Wardrobe: Alice and Olivia from Net a Porter £430 (as at 17 May 2010)


Clutch Bag: Jimmy Choo Zulu from Jimmy Choo £295 (available soon)


Shoes: YSL Ankle Boots from Browns Fashion £530 (as at 17 May 2010)


Photos courtesy of the designer/retailers.....

Grace Kelly: The Style Icon at the V&A

From the 17th of April to the 26th of September 2010, the Victoria and Albert museum in South Kensington will pay a tribute to the style icon Grace Kelly.  It will feature most of her clothing and accessories from designers like Dior, Raoff, Hermes and many more....

Among the accessories on display are the two Iconic Hermes Kelly Bags used by Grace Kelly which was  designed for her in the 1950s.

     

Jimmy Choo Introduces The Perfect Platforms.....

Fashionistas... help yourselves with Tamara Mellon's new collection: The Perfect Platforms

Elegant Platforms in classic designs, glamorous glitters and exotic animal prints

Wear it at work and party afterwards...

it is indeed the Perfect Platforms

Prices range from £375...

(photo from Jimmy Choo)

Shopping Trip No. 3 - Ice Cream Colours

This summer its not just about nude colours and tribal prints.... Ice Cream Colours are in too..


Dress - Donna Karan Silk Chiffon Hanky Dress from Net-a-porter £1,825




Handbag - Anya Hindmarch Gracie Bag £595 @ Harrods

Shoes - Jimmy Choo Silk Satin Macy Shoes £375 @ Jimmy Choo

Shopping Trip No. 2

Summer is fast approaching.... supposed to be... but in any case if it does its better to be prepared with a nice summer frock......


Item No. 1 - Swarovski Crystal Hairband by JulyTwenty £45.00 (hand sewn crystals and comes with dustbag)

Item No. 2 - Maxi Fan Dress by Matthew Williamson £120.00 (photo courtesy of Debenhams)

Stacked Bangles from Accessorize Monsoon - £16.00

Nine West Big Baby Shoes... £85.00

**ALL PRICES AS OF 2nd April 2010. Photos courtesy of the respective designers/retailers.

Jude Law & Guy Ritchie for Dior?

Have you heard Jude Law and Guy Ritchie have teamed up to create an advert for Dior Fragrances (for men of course) this month. Guy Ritchie is directing it and Jude Law stars in it. It is currently filmed in Paris near Eiffel Tower. Anyone in Paris? Keep your eyes open! Hmmm nice.......