London Fashionista Blog

Monday, 18 October 2010

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

Wednesday, 6 October 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

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

London Fashion Week Catwalk Picks Part 1

Amanda Wakely

Bora Aksu                                      Christopher Kane


Emilio dela Morena                                                 Erdem

Fashion Fringe Covent Garden                                       House of Holland

Issa London                                               Jaeger London


Jasper Conran                                          Jonathan Saunders

Julien MacDonald                                Maria Grachgovel


Matthew Williamson                                  Paul Costelloe


                         PPQ                                Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Photos courtesy of London Fashion Week

Friday, 17 September 2010

Wanted: Fashionistas for Blackberry's Live Catwalk Experience

Fashionistas... read carefully and act immediately because this is a very exclusive runway activity.

Blackberry is taking over 149 High Street Kensington from the 17th - 24th of September 2010 (only).  From 9 am to 6pm, you can show what you've got in their very own catwalk which will be filmed using green technology i.e. with admiring and applauding audience.

That's not all.... the filmed exclusive catwalk experience will be sent to you (the model) so you can share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, MySpace, etc.

Plus....the best runway stars will win a Limited Edition T-Shirt designed by House of Holland, and the overall winner will also get a brand new Blackberry Torch! (http://na.blackberry.com/devices/blackberrytorch/)

Not sure about styling?  Former top models will be on site to lend you a hand..... as well as shoes and accessories to complete the look.

Too good to be true? Go to http://www.londonfashioncatwalk.com/ or just head straight to 149 High Street Kensington, London W8 6SU and hit the red carpet!

Saturday, 11 September 2010

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.

Sunday, 5 September 2010

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.


Friday, 3 September 2010

To Desperate Housewives Fans, the desperation is over.....

Eva Longoria will be in Westfield London this Sunday - 5th September 2010!

Eva will be launching her new fragrance "Eva" at The Perfume Shop from 2:30 - 3:30 pm.  Not only that, she will also be available to sign a limited number of "Eva" bought at The Perfume Shop to lucky early birds.  OMG!

The perfume must be purchased from The Perfume Shop with a proof of purchase to get this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Eva Longoria in person.  Only one bottle per person is allowed to join the queue.

For more information please visit the official Westfield site http://uk.westfield.com/london/