Kenzo Mania

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Fashion Week, Kenzo, Miroslava Duma, New Era, Vans

I’ve come out of hibernation for this post!

The extremely fashion forward among us were already wearing the Kenzo print sweaters/caps/vans during fashion month. In my humble opinion, it seems Kenzo are currently trying to re-market themselves and cleverly included some really wearable sweaters in their latest collection. If Mira Duma and co. are wearing these, I knew they would be interesting. On a recent trip to Paris I stumbled across the Kenzo store and was intrigued. The sweaters in question are beautiful and perhaps more importantly: instantly wearable and cost friendly. They have also recently collaborated with New Era and Vans which adds definite street-cred to the brand, and its working. My boyfriend was the one that showed me the Vans in the first place, without even knowing about Kenzo. They are now appealing to a wider audience rather than just the fashion pack. Clever Kenzo, very clever.

P.S. Apologies to any regular readers who may have noticed I haven’t posted in AGES. I recently got a new job that is taking up all my energy and sufficiently satisfying my fashion fix. I haven’t had anything interesting to post about as a result! I’ll try and be better..!

Have a good weekend everyone! x

Topshop Boutique AW12

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AW12, boutique, high street, Topshop

Topshop Boutique is fast becoming a collection in its own right, a bit like the Unique collection which shows at fashion week. Although launched as the answer to Topshop’s fast-fashion by offering clothes in better quality fabrics that will last longer, it has now started branching out and producing clothes in that between stage of high street/designer. Great news for me! I really love Topshop, but with a tight budget I am a huge believer in buying less and keeping longer. Working so far!

All Images are from Topshop

 

Silja Magg

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fashion, Kalda, Photography, Silja Magg

I found this photographer, Silja Magg, who is based in New York. These shots are of Caroline Winberg for Icelandic brand Kalda. When I saw these photos, I thought they were an editorial in a national magazine, rather than a fashion campaign – such great shots. Check out the rest of her work here

Balenciaga Spring 2013

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Balenciaga, PFW, S/S 2013

It feels like i’m coming out of hibernation to do this post. The weather in London has suddenly turned, and while Autumn is most definitely my favourite season, it was a huge shock to the system. We didn’t even have a great Summer, but the change in the amount of daylight has made me want to spend my evenings curled up in bed with the boy and a good book. This and the fact that my workload has trebled just before I leave my current job means that blogging has been put on the back bench. That was… until I saw the Balenciaga show. Major Swoon. I want everything, even down to the beautiful bucket bags and jewellry. How lush are the rings?

And there were the bags… I want every single one.

Elizabeth and James

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Ashley Olsen, collection, Elizabeth and James, Mary-Kate Olsen, S/S 2013, The Row

I am just as obsessed with the Olsen twins style as I am about Erin Wasson (which says a lot)… and have adored their designs ever since they released this amazing video in 2007 to launch The Row.The only issue, is that The Row pieces are usually the same price as a deposit on a house… so I admire from a distance.

But, this S/S 2013 presentation of their younger (and a little cheaper…hopefully!) collection Elizabeth and James showed a lot of what makes The Row so special: minimalistic pieces with beautifully sourced fabric and an amazing attention to detail. I cannot wait to see this Elizabeth and James collection in the flesh and finally purchase something of their creation!