the hart blog

Kenzo Mania

the hart blog — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:07:25 +0000

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

Filed under: Collections, Fashion Inspiration Tagged: Fashion Week, Kenzo, Miroslava Duma, New Era, Vans

Isabel Marantish

the hart blog — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:25:19 +0000

Love the Bobby trainers by Isabel Marant? They are sold out in most places (apparently NET-A-PORTER sold out in an hour the first time they came online), and for me they are too expensive to justify spending that much. However… Romwe have these bad boys which are much cheaper, but not so cheap you would be worried about quality. (You’re Welcome)

Filed under: Fashion Inspiration Tagged: Bobby, Isabel Marant, Replica, Romwe, Trainers

Massimo Dutti

the hart blog — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:01:23 +0000

I’m a firm believer in quality over quantity for the very simple reason that I can’t afford to be buying the same thing over and over again. For a lot of my smarter clothes, and by that I mean not the streetwear brands I like to wear on weekends, I head to Zara. The trends are always on point, its a good price point and the quality doesn’t make me angry. That said, if you go one step further to Massimo Dutti… then you will find the quality increases further. The price does go up, but it’s still relatively reasonable and for an essential wardrobe item it’s probably worth it. I found a few things on the website that i’ve now added on to my next payday list, and will hopefully last me longer than if I bought them from H&M.

Woolen Coat

Cashmere blend Sweater

Filed under: Blogs, Fashion Inspiration Tagged: Cashmere, Coat, Massimo Dutti, Winter, Zara

Topshop Boutique AW12

the hart blog — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:15:40 +0000

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

Filed under: Collections, Fashion Inspiration Tagged: AW12, boutique, high street, Topshop

Silja Magg

the hart blog — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:39:45 +0000

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

Filed under: Collections, Fashion Inspiration Tagged: fashion, Kalda, Photography, Silja Magg

Balenciaga Spring 2013

the hart blog — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:26:27 +0000

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.

Filed under: Catwalk, Collections, Fashion Inspiration Tagged: Balenciaga, PFW, S/S 2013

Front Row LFW

the hart blog — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:37:24 +0000

The usual crowd were out in force to celebrate LFW: Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof and Poppy Delevingne to name a few. Olivia Palermo also came over from the States to show her support for multiple brands, including the amazing Jonathan Saunders. The slightly strange additions to the front row this season was Bill Nighy, a guest of Anna Wintours, at Nicole Farhi. He seemed to enjoy himself! Burberry as usual packed their front row to the brim but this season included particularly interesting people including the beautiful Victoria Pendleton. I’m loving that the fashion world has embraced the Olympics by inviting the incredible athletes of 2012. Jessica Ennis being front row at Mulberry was highlight for me!

Lana Del Rey, Kate Moss, Alexa Chung and Rebecca Hall

Anna Wintour and Bill Nighy

Alexa Chung

Kelly Osbourne, Pixie Geldof, Alexa Chung and Poppy Delevingne

Victoria Pendleton, Dita Von Teese, Harry Styles..

Olivia Palermo

Filed under: Fashion Inspiration Tagged: Alexa Chung, Anna Wintour, Burberry, Front Row, Harry Styles, Kate Moss, Lana Del Rey, LFW, Mulberry, Pixie Geldof

Elizabeth and James

the hart blog — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:54:06 +0000

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!

Filed under: Catwalk, Collections, Fashion Inspiration Tagged: Ashley Olsen, collection, Elizabeth and James, Mary-Kate Olsen, S/S 2013, The Row

Front Row NYFW

the hart blog — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:07:44 +0000

Some of my favourite “frowers” from NYFW. Kate Bosworth in particular is a veteran of these events, and always comes out looking beauuutiful. Olivia Palermo also never puts a foot wrong and I could have posted loads of pictures of her (and I will for LFW!) – one thing is though, she never looks relaxed. It’s almost.. too polished?

My favourite has to be Emmanuelle Alt – I simply love her. Her style is minimalistic and quite frankly realistic seeming as she is editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris she is probably running from show to show. But she always manages to look effortlessly chic, and so Parisian. Jealous.

Olivia Palermo at Marchesa

Amy Adams, Emma Stone and Diane Kruger at Calvin Klein

Gia Coppola at Rachel Zoe

Kate Bosworth at Altuzarra

Emmanuelle Alt at Victoria by Victoria Beckham

Filed under: Catwalk, Collections, Fashion Inspiration Tagged: Emmanuelle Alt, Front Row, Gia Coppola, Kate Bosworth, NYFW, Olivia Palermo

A/W 2012 – London

the hart blog — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:24:53 +0000

Heritage/Country, Print design (but this season with a twist – embroidery and appliqué on the surface) and finally Peplum were the key looks for London A/W’12. Peplum first started out in S/S’12 and is here to stay for A/W’12 according to London! I really love the country classic trend, it’s so incredibly British and will be easy to buy into the trend because of our awful weather!

Heritage/Country Pursuits

Burberry Prorsum

Mulberry

Acne

Print design

Christopher Kane

Peter Pilotto

Mary Katrantzou

Peplum

David Koma

Burberry Prorsum

Simone Rocha

Filed under: Collections, Fashion Inspiration Tagged: 2012, Acne, burberry prorsum, Christopher Kane, David Koma, F/W, Heritage, London, Mary Katrantzou, Mulberry, Peplum, Peter Pilotto, Print design, Simone Rocha