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Monday, 3 December 2012

Amazon Premium Fashion Store: The IT Online Store

Get ready Fashionistas.... Internet shopping is becoming more and more exciting.

Amazon launched its Premiere Fashion Store online featuring brands like 7 for all Mankind, G Star, Miss Sixty, Vivienne Westwood, Paul & Joe, Nicole Farhi, French Connection and many more.

Amazon Premium Fashion Store offers these exciting brands at great prices.  No need to log in different websites and check out different carts.  It's all here now. Use safe Amazon Payments with one click of a button and shop at your own convenience - open 24 hours!

Mix and match brands and accessories conveniently and find the latest styles instantly.  Want some bargains?  Visit the outlet page - save £££ on top designer clothing, footwear and accessories!


*Screen shot courtesy of Amazon.co.uk

Friday, 30 November 2012

'Tis The Season To Be Bright & Sparkly


It’s that time of the year again fashionistas.  Time flies so fast and the gloomy streets are filled with dark daunting neutrals to match the grey skies again.
Would it be nice if we see colours?  I mean a lot of colours.  If I can oblige the public on their wardrobes, this is the season to be all bright and sparkly with our colourful coats and shiny metallic accessories.  Match with bright tights and handbags to beat the depressing weather. 
Isn’t it that grey can be matched with bright pinks, royal blues, sunshine yellows and lime greens?  Whether it be your coat, shoes or tights, this is the way to be.  Imagine a mono street with colourfully dressed people on it.  Its like a “photoshopped photoshoot”.. . artistic ... attractive... a smile generating scene.
Here are my personal picks ....





Monday, 28 May 2012

Philip Lim Pops In Selfridges

Photo courtesy of Grazia


Philip Lim's 31 hour series is now in the heart of London's Shopping District.. and right inside the recently awarded Best Department Store in the World 2012 - Selfridges!

Cool, Chic and Classic... the 3 C's I can give Philip Lim's Spring Summer Collection.   Colour-blocking styles highlight this season's collection. 

Minimalistas have less than 90 days to come and feel Philip Lim's collection at the Selfridges this summer.  The pop-up store packs up before summer ends.





Friday, 18 May 2012

Bach Therapy: Beauty from Within


South West Seven, a new brand in Beauty offers Organic Oriental Facial with Bach Flower Remedies.

Bach Flower Remedies were developed by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s.  He believed that dilutions from certain flowers contain healing properties that eliminate conditions such as stress, anxiety and insomnia.

A relaxing Organic Facial combined with Bach Flower Remedies is the perfect solution for those who want beauty inside and out.

South West Seven is currently located at Abella's Hair & Beauty, Lower Ground Floor, 124 Cromwell Road, London SW7 4ET.  www.southwestseven.co.uk

Saturday, 14 April 2012

Transgender Beauties Strut the Catwalk in London

Filipino-British Costume Designer Neil Medina showcased his eccentric creative works at the Pacha London last 13th April 2012 featuring Transgender Beauties as his main models.

Whilst the world is still debating on Transgenders taking part in Beauty Pageants, Designer Neil Medina did not have any second thoughts making use of their beauty and grace on the catwalk.

Let's admit many of them are really stunning and really pull it off.  Some of the works featured were gowns made from crisps wrappers, London Olympic inspired gown and a Filipiniana inspired gown.


London Olympic inspired gown
Union Jack Dress
 Neil Medina's Eccentric Costume used in a Beauty Pageant
 A gown made from recycled crisps wrappers.


Dee Chanelle
Filipiniana Dress inspired gown


The models at the end of the show







Neil Medina with some of his guests




Neil Medina

Monday, 20 February 2012

Basic Black Picks for Autumn/Winter 2012

London Fashion Week AW 2012 kicked off last week at the Somerset House and here are my black basic picks from selected designers..... You are the judge!


Corrie Nielsen
Fyodor Golan
Caroline Charles

Jasper Conran
Mark Fast


Michael van der Ham

Pilotto

Sophe Hulme
Todd Lynn

Photos courtesy of London Fashion Week

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

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.

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

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....



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

Monday, 2 January 2012

Hot New Clutch Bag Trends for 2012

Happy New Year to all!

Here are my top picks for SS 2012 Clutch / Handbags

This year's theme are Tribal, Futuristic, Floral and Saturated Sorbet.

Burberry  Bottega Venetta
Proeza Schouler
Chanel


Prada
Prada                                                      Photos courtesy of Harpers                                                                           



Friday, 9 December 2011

Have a Merry Fashionismas!

Christmas is fast approaching and finding a gift is becoming more and more difficult.


If you want to make sure your pressies do not end up in the "Unwanted Gifts" market, give your friends something they will truly like this Christmas.  Here's my top 5.....

1.) Westfield  Gift Card - choose from wide selection of stores in London, Stratford and the Midlands!  Plus choose a card design!   This gift will surely spoil them with a wide range of choices from Shoes, Clothes, Accessories, Fragrance and many many more.....   

2.) Personalised Perfumes from Terapiya UK. - Describe your friend's taste and they will create a scent for him or her.... How personalised?  With a designed label of your friend's name!  Make her feel like a designer fragrance Diva. Available in Eau de Toilette 150ml and 200 ml bottles.   http://www.terapiya.co.uk


3.) Fashion Magazine Subscription - Save them some pennies and have it delivered to their doorstep each month.  Subscribe for 6 months or more!  Available from various suppliers.

4.) Restaurant Vouchers - who would resist food?  find great deals at www.livingsocial.com

5.) Spa Vouchers - Look good and feel great with these vouchers.  We all need a break!

Merry Fashionismas!

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Personal Picks from Victoria Beckham's Collection

Victoria Beckham proved her talent is in designing.  Her collection reflects so much of her and her creativity.  I feel "Harper Seven" Children's Collection is on the horizon (?)  We'll see... Here are my personal picks....





photos courtesy of Victoria Beckham

Monday, 4 July 2011

Kate Moss Launches New Collection

After a hectic one week long wedding celebration, Kate Moss is back to work again launching her new collection for Longchamp.....  But before the collection, just a little glimpse on Mossy's wedding dress by John Galliano :)



Photos courtesy of Longchamp