Category: Fashion

RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION SPRING/SUMMER 2013

Completely blown away by RALPH LAUREN S/S13 COLLECTION These key looks come from the New York show…. stunning. Loving this look sunday afternoon romance lady in red… bull fighting chic day at the office… my fave… image credits: Photography/FirstView and Post/shootdigital

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I CAN’T BELIVE I’M SAYING THIS, BUT…

As someone who has bemoaned the lack of sunshine and warm weather this summer, I have just put on a pair of long, leather boots to keep September’s chilly mornings at bay, and it feels absolutely wonderful!  Socks, I love you.  How have I suffered ballet flats and open toe sandals so long? marigold x

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LATEST ALEX MONROE GOODIES, ‘DREAM OF ME’

LATEST ALEX MONROE GOODIES, ‘DREAM OF ME’ I am a massive fan of Alex Monroe  ’jewels’ and these latest designs do not disappoint me in the least. The new collection ‘Dream of me’ is truly amazing, delicate pieces of happiness, I am in love with them all. This one would be perfect for a wedding day…. keys to my heart… in my dreams…. ‘Dream of Me’ is a gorgeously romantic collection of love tokens and keepsakes. Initially inspired by imagery of Edwardian courtship, the delicate layering of chains and contrasting of metals and textures lends a modern twist. Although poetic and sentimental, there is also … Read More »

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GOING FOR GOLD

I’m totally hooked on the Olympics.  The wave of optimism and good cheer which has overtaken the country has been a tonic for us all, regardless of whether sport is your thing.  Sport has never been mine, but I’m absolutely at one with the stories, emotions, heartbreak and elation and the respect held for such admirable achievements. It has also been so refreshing to listen to such humility and grace from the competitors whether victors or those reeling with disappointment. Footballers, take note.   But why do our commentators ask such inane questions as ‘how do you feel?’ when many, many hard and relentless years of training and … Read More »

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TATTY DEVINE

One swallow doesn’t make a summer, but I have three.  Three beautiful birds, each with a sparkly diamante eye, suspended from a silver chain and ready to adorn my neck once I brave the weather and take off a few layers. My new necklace, a fabulous present from a very special friend, comes from Tatty Devine.  You only have to hear the name to know you are in for a treat and something way off piste.  Original and stylish designs with more than a hint of wit, my necklace is a first for me but I have no doubts the brand will be on … Read More »

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WHAT’S WITH THE PEPLUM… NOT WITH MY HIPS!

Everyone, it seems, is wearing the ‘PEPLUM’ Kate Middleton (The Duchess of Cambridge) Emma Stone and Jennifer Aniston all in the peplum mode. Frilly, feminine and a hot new trend… suggested by fashionistas as flattering, probably true if you are in fact a stick insect or one of the above lovely ladies. Paris Fashion Week, which is let’s face it the crème de la crème of all the fashion weeks, have designers like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, and Valentino showing their Spring 2012. Gay ‘Pariee’ showed that pretty peplums are the must-have silhouette for next season. The peplum is also the hottest red-carpet trend in … Read More »

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RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY…

OK, we get the message.  We need rain but this is ridiculous. What’s a girl to wear?  I’ve been dying to slip my toes into some bejewelled flats but can’t bear to shed several pairs of socks and thick soled boots – can’t wait to feel the breeze in cool white linen but am still swathed in every sweater I own,  and am loathed to give up my default winter black whilst the grey skies are a permanent feature.  Each day my wardrobe tempts with glimpses of coral, pink and pistachio, but I’d be in danger of looking like the solitary deck chair on … Read More »

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HEAR HEAR

Well said Cupcake on your thoughts re scurvy versus curvy on the catwalk.  We all know size mini minus isn’t a good look yet season after season it’s a look wheeled out like the wonky supermarket trolley.  We know it’s not right but we still have to go along with it.  Like you I just love that warm and wonderful Ralph Lauren look.  How can someone always get it so right?  However many designs I secretly covet, there is always a season where the designer seems to go off piste but with Ralph you always know where you are.  He always grabs the mood … Read More »

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Ralph Lauren Collection Spring/Summer 2012 show New York.

Here are the key looks from the Ralph Lauren Collection Spring/Summer 2012 show which has just taken place in New York. We love the total wear-ability (is that a word, spell check say’s NO..still I like it) of this collection, if I could afford it I’d wear it… I love this ‘out for a walk in the country’ look, this could be me …walking the dog with Earl of Grantham around the estate… Off to my office in the City… THERE’S WORK TO BE DONE Lunch with the Gals then a little shopping! Cocktails and romantic dinner for two. Full on party party…or maybe … Read More »

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ALFRE WOODARD WEARS RANI ZAKHEM

This morning I was listening to radio 4… yep I hold my hands up I loved it… it was a discussion about LFW (london fashion week) I pricked up my ears at one point when the chat turned to the models…14/15yr olds wear size dot, the point was raised ‘why do the designers use this sample size for the runway? The high street put their spin on the designs to make them wearable but if you have ‘curves’ and most of us I guess do… why oh why do it? I know this is an age old question, I love looking but know my … Read More »

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LOVELY’S VINTAGE EMPORIUM

As I am very keen on a little bit of vintage, be it clothing, bags, jewels or shoes..I am forever on the hunt for something new or a well loved vintage site…well let us introduce you to Lovely’s Vintage Emporium. This is a site I keep an eye on everyday… I love the fact it covers all sizes and era, with a good buy from Lovely and  mixing an on trend high street fashion with a gorgeous vintage piece is what gives any look a touch of magic. Even in the house we can use retro looking or indeed the genuine article from the … Read More »

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ASH FAN CLUB

Great minds think alike Cupcake – I too have the exact same pair of black Ash trainers! They are my second pair, the first being a super cool bronze pair which were my default setting last summer.  Warm and cosy with socks on a dull day yet cool with wide legged linen trousers when the temperature rose. And these trainers have edge, sorely lacking in your average high street pair. Definitely a wardrobe staple and real investment – I too am an Ash fan! marigold x

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ASH FOOT WEAR…I LOVE IT

HAVE JUST BOUGHT MYSELF A PAIR OF NEW SHOWS. MY PRIDE AND JOY…soft as butter, warm as toast, totally gorgeous…and didn’t cost an arm and a leg…maybe just a foot! http://www.ashfootwear.co.uk/

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OLD CLOTHES…RE-VAMPED PERHAPS OR SWAP-SHOP….

After reading an article in the paper this weekend, ‘no new clothes for a year’ I got to thinking and by that I mean looking at my wardrobe… my hub already thinks I have way to many clothes so had to hide the paper! In truth I have managed to fill the whole wardrobe in our bedroom, plus the one in the spare room and a cupboard in the office…. hangs head in shame… below spare room woollies… Thing is we have cats and a dog so I have  ’at home’ clothes, a collection of jeans, sweatpants, and tee’s oh and the odd very … Read More »

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PERFECT L.B.D I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THIS.. DINA JSR

DINA JSR’s First Collection available in boutiques starting March 2012 DINA JSR’s First Collection for Season Spring – Summer 2012 will be available starting March 2012 OHHHHH LAAAA LAAAAA SO GORGEOUS AND MAYBE A LITTLE TRIP TO PARIS…. N15 15, Place du Marché Saint-Honoré 75001 Paris, France

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