The Dress!!!

OMG love it, Nicole Richie's Marchesa Wedding Dress.

Not what i expected her to wear; had images of a demure, simple, slightly fitted dress. But she looks like a princess. The high golden bun taking her hair off her face, shows off her natural beauty. They look so genuinely happy, congrats to a great couple.

Image Source: http://www.cocosteaparty.com/

Kate Moss for Vogue Italia December 2010

Kate Moss for Vogue Italia December 2010

Styled by: Edward Enninful

Photographed by: Nick Knight

Nick Knight is a world renowned fashion photographer and director/founder of SHOWstudio.com.

Nick's editorial works include Vogue, Dazed & Confused, W magazine and i-D. His advertising for designers includes that of Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen, Calvin Klein, Levi and YSL.

Image Source: http://www.love-life-ran.blogspot.com/

Amanda Wakeley

Amanda Wakeley is a self-taught designer who launched her own signature label in 1990, continuing to develop her luxurious womenswear and accessories over two decades. Her range includes - tailoring, evening wear, knitwear, accessories, bridal and fine jewellery.

Wakeley's celebrity clients include Scarlett Johansson, Demi Moore, Kate Beckinsdale, Dita Von Tesse, Kate Winslet, the late Princess of Wales and many more! In February this year Amanda received an OBE for her services to the fashion industry.

Above are images from Amanda Wakeley "exclusively for Ernest Jones" collection. The diamond set rings are perfect for stacking and come in clear diamond, black or brown.

Black £75.00

Brown £99.00

Clear £125.00

Images: http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/ and http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/

Todd Selby

The above shots are by Todd Selby of http://www.theselby.com/ for ASOS's winter campaign. It was Todd's first advertising campaign for the internet company and captures models in there own personal spaces, Todd's speciality. The piece titled "Model's Own" can be viewed @ http://www.asos.com/Women/Models-Own/Cat/pgehtml.aspx?cid=11821

All above images from: http://www.refinery29.com/

This Weeks Favourite Things

Decor8blog - http://decor8blog.com/

December edition of ELLE - http://www.elleuk.com/

My grandad glasses - http://www.visionexpress.com/

Gucci Guilty perfume - http://www.gucci.com/uk/home

YSL arty ring - http://www.ysl.com/

Triwa Greystone Chrono watch - http://www.triwa.com/

Fish Pedicure

There is nothing better at the end of a hard days shopping, than some much needed TLC for your feet. So on that note my friend and i visited the much publicised Aqua Sheko "fish therapy concept spa" on Holland Street, London (just off High Street Kensington)

On arrival you are taken over to foot sink, there the staff clean and prep your feet for the fish. You are then led over to your tank. At first the sensation is weird and a little freaky! But once the fish's excitement dies down you can relax and enjoy the tickling sensation as the small fish nibble your dead skin on your feet and ankles.

As we had chosen the deluxe package we had 30mins in the tank then a 15min intense foot massage with oils. The whole experience was wonderful and my feet felt baby skin soft!

Check out: http://www.aquasheko.co.uk/

Photos my own.

Mango A/W 2010/2011

Above is Olivia Palermo and her German model boyfriend Johannes Huebl, who are the celebrity faces of Mango's A/W 2010/2011 collection.

My personal favourite, the Cinthya back-less dress (shown in last shot) £59.90, available at http://www.shop.mango.com/

Images: http://www.instyle.co.uk/

Top of the wishlist!

After a long search for a suitable "everyday ring", i have descovered the HEART RING IN 9KT ROSE GOLD by Jordan Askill ($185 Australian dollars). I first came across the ring in the My favourite things: Christine Centerena section on the Jak & Jil blog back in Aug. The jewellery designer is seemingly a close friend of Christine's, the fashion editor of Harper's Bazaar Australia. Santa?!

Top image: http://www.askillprojects.com/

Bottom image: http://www.jakandjil.com/

Runway to Real Life

    
Image: http://www.style.com/    Image: http://www.look.co.uk/
                             

Bringing runway to life, Blake Lively looks amazing at the Spike TV Scream 2010 Awards on Sunday, in this Lanvin creation from the Spring/Summer 2011 ready-to-wear collection.

The Style Factor!

Katie Waissel of X factor fame, doesn't do much for me on the show, but i LOVE her off-duty style!

Expressing a combination of some of favourite items of the moment;

The cable knit grandpa cardigan

Rock T's

Ankle boots

Denim hotpants with tights (taking the trend through to winter)

Bandana headbands

Images: www.dailymail.co.uk

Dsquared2

Delayed reaction as the show was in Milan on Sep 27th, but i had to comment on Dsquared2's Tom boy, school girl, geek chic look. A style i am personally loving right now.

Designers Dean and Dan Caton sent the models out in round geek glasses and deep tans, the perfect canvas to display there low cut waistcoats, tailored hotpants, dark denim shirts, and pretty summer dresses, some of my favourite picks!

Images: http://www.elleuk.com/



Random Inspiration

http://jakandjil.com/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/

http://www.elleuk.com/

http://www.instyle.co.uk/

http://www.look.co.uk/

http://www.cupcakesandcashmere.com/

http://www.elleuk.com/

I have a habit of saving images that inspire me in some way, but thought it was time to clear out I'm picture folder at work, so sharing a few images with you. Hope you also feel inspired in some way or another!

Only The Best From Beckham

Well Victoria Beckham did not disappoint with her fifth collection at New York Fashion Week.

Choosing to present in New York rather than London (as it is closer to home now she lives in America!), Mrs B showcased the collection of 26 dresses to a small gathering in a mansion off fifth avenue, consisting of a few select editors, retailers and stylists.

The Spring Summer 2011 collection has been very well received by fashion critics, perhaps due to the fact she banned the use of size 0 models, making the dresses more representative of the "normal" women's form.

The dresses speak for themselves, a combination of spring like neutrals and bursts of summer brights. The accessories were minimal, not to take away from the dress itself, although there was the introduction of bags. The looks were finished off with Brian Atwood shoes, Victoria's personal favourite.

Photo Source: www.look.co.uk