A Chained Melody

If the Lanvin happy snakeskin chained shoulder bag doesn’t get you singing then I don’t know what will. Once in a while a bag comes around that is so luxurious and perfect that it can be extremely difficult not to stare and that is just the case with this scaled snake beauty of an accessory.

As well as the fabulous print the bag’s taupe and gold tone colours will add just a little extra something to your daily outfits, like softening up your work attire or breaking up a sea of black. Oh and for cult Lanvin collectors the bag is sealed with the timeless Lanvin crest.

Definitely singing in the right tune.

Italians Do it Better

Italians put sexy down the runway better then anyone, prime example, the Emilio Pucci fall winter collection at Milan fashion week. Freja, Natasha, and Abby Lee Kershaw stomped down the runway in what only can be described as the lovechild of Pucci and its many groupies. Creative director Peter Dundas commanded an all or nothing attitude to his garments this season, as models slithered down the runway in floor skimming skirts or the shortest of leg bearing minis.

Opulence and glamour gave the collection a beautiful 70’s feel featuring fringed flowing bell bottoms, shaggy fur coats and fresh luxe tailored jackets. Belts, skirts, trousers and leather jackets paid particular attention to the waist making the line up ultra feminine.

Looking for attention this winter? Head to Pucci for Italian glamour that is never forgotten.

Leigh Down The Law

Taking a moment to pay tribute to the one and only Leigh Lezark model, DJ, style icon and front row darling. I admire Leigh’s tough rock and roll look from her blue black hair and porcelain skin to her smouldering dark eyes, she’s the new girl on the block.

A style that’s polished yet simple, (think ladies who lunch and caught in a corner of CBGB’s ) you’ll probably catch Leigh in leather leggings, shrunken jackets, second skin body con dresses and out of this world sequined vintage treasures. Leigh reminds me of an urban Edie Sedgwick, if Mr Warhol were alive today it goes without saying Leigh Lezark would definitely be a factory girl.

Sell Your Sole

Sell your sole to the devil you must, for these sinful shoe boots. Created by the holy grail of the high heel, Christian Louboutin for Mary Katrantzou in her fall/winter show at London fashion week, just three days ago.
This is why fall is my favourite season because this is exactly what appears on the runways boots, boots and more boots. I’m guessing price is on request or made to order so don’t expect to see them on department store shelves anytime soon. These beauties with at least a killer six inch heel, will command the attention of any room, destined to be worn by a leather clad, studded rock chick, are definitely not for the faint hearted.

The best accessory to match the shoes? One bad attitude

School Boy Error

Getting Butterflies on the first day of school? More like getting butterflies watching Philip Lim’s new Blazers flutter down the runway. I believe the blazer, just like the six inch heels and the little black dress, should be an absolute must in every girl’s new uniform.

Season after season they return to the runways, through the department stores and into our closets from Balmain’s fierce embellished shoulder pads, to Stella McCartney’s studio 54–esque little numbers, there is something for everybody. A blazer can add a number of things to ones ensemble, give you a better waistline, toughen up a girly dress, smarten up a plain t-shirt, define shoulders, not to mention hiding ‘last nights sins’ at the office. Above are some of the must have blazers out there, first day of school or not, get educated.

From top to bottom.

Philip Lim FALL 2010 black piped blazer – Straight from the runway, also available in baby blue, my favourite piece from the entire collection.

Stella McCartney shantung silk single breasted blazer – Think Miami vice, without the bad hair or bad one liner’s.

Balmain cotton canvas studded military blazer – As a self confessed Balmanic , this baby has a definite call to arms.

Elizabeth and James James twirl blazer – Affordable, chic and timeless, those Olsen girls can do no wrong.

Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket...

Take a deep breath and look to the stars and there you shall find Marchesa. Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig are well established Queens of red carpet glamour, but yet again they have managed to turn out a new autumn winter collection that is literally just out of this world.

Filled with romantic ruffled cocktail dresses, a colour palette of sensuous nudes, subtle pinks, night garden blacks and eye glazing whites, it will bring out the inner Barbie of any tomboy. Stars feature throughout the collection cascading across the chest and through the romantic swirls and layers of lace to create the perfect little black dress.
Though I fell deeply in love with every dress, above are a few of my favourites. These dresses will own Cannes film festival, the Met ball; Art of Elysium, the list could go on.

So next time you see a shooting star close your eyes, whisper to the fashion gods and wish for Marchesa.

Into The Wild

Feathers? Check. Sequins? Check. Metallic’s? Check. Festival season is almost upon us, so whether your heading to Glastonbury or Coachella this year, set your eyes boys and girls on this major new waistcoat brought to us by the one and only Matthew Williamson.

Matthew season after season always seems to give you that tight knotted fashion flip in your stomach when you set your eyes on his festival perfect, bohemian creations. When I look at the waistcoat it makes me want to reach for my ray bans and turn up the Fleetwood because you realise spring is almost here.
Throw the waistcoat over a plain tank, stack your arms with cuffs and bracelets, add fedora, slouchy knee boots and cute denim cut offs and your an instant festival goddess. However by all means feel free to wear over a LBD as a perfect summer update to a classic, as this little beauty should not be neglected through the seasons.

Just one last thing to add though I can’t help but wonder that there might still be something missing with the waistcoat, Mick Jagger?

Bead and feather embellished waistcoat £2,295 by Matthew Williamson available at http://www.net-a-porter.com/