Sunday, 2 October 2011
New Home
Due to internet problems and trying to juggle several blogs at once, please find the new home of The Fashion Lover at http://thefashionloverblogging.wordpress.com. See you on the other side, and keep following!
We're Watching You
I literally love this so much! Trust River Island to make something quirky and cute. Buy it for £16 and wear with skinny jeans and a blazer. Nothing can beat a masculine theme with this Tee because it just screams style. I'm so in love I can't write anymore, I just have to get it.
Saturday, 1 October 2011
The Last Summer Burst
Who else roasted their little socks off today? So, to celebrate this last flare of summer, I had a rummage in Warehouse's sale stock. Okay, so you might not wear them until next summer, but for £12, how can you resist a cute pair of floral shorts!? I'm seeing white top and gladiator flats. Go on, you know you want to. Don't give up on the sun just yet!
Add Some Glam
No one quite does glamorous on the highstreet like French Connection. So, for this post, who else could I choose!? I saw this in the window of one of their shops and instantly fell in love. It feels a little Grecian and a lot bling. Go super-simple everywhere else because the embellished neckline is more than enough. It's a little more expensive than usual - £220 - but that's French Connection for you, and I can guarantee they make their clothes worth every penny.
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Coming up Roses
How cute are these jeans!? Courtesy of Asos.com, you can get these Motel jeans for £48. Wear just like the model - plain black top and black court shoes, and make them your statement piece. Remember, the higher the heel, the thinner the leg looks... although no one looks good falling over their own feet. Wear with confidence, and people will be looking for the right reasons.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Masculine Edge
When Autumn sets in, nothing beats crisp lines with a masculine feel to stay smart whilst wrapping up. Try these New Look trousers, £24.99, with a sheer blouse, tailored blazer and some brogues. If you're feeling extra adventurous, add a bowler hat tilted back on your head and a slick of red lips. Keep jewellery to a minimum, and if you can find a chunky watch, even better.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Animal Magnetism
So, after my seemingly innocent comment on Facebook about my leopard print boots, I have been inundated with requests to see them. In true style, I will never let that many requests go unnoticed, and so here they are, my New Look leopard print ankle boots. They were £29.99, but snaffle them now for £19.99 and feel as smug as I do.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Topshop Win
Okay, so Topshop just keep producing beauties. How are these for amazing? Thank you to my Irish fashion guru for posting a picture of her pair on Facebook and making me completely smitten. I think we should have a whole army of fashion fabulous people wearing these - try them on for size for £75!
Sunday, 25 September 2011
The Vintage Touch
Whilst still basking in the fashion feast that was LFW, and greedily picking at Milan Fashion Week like a box of chocolates after Christmas dinner, why not indulge in something a little more highstreet? Every now and then, Limited Edition highstreet collections will produce a gem of something, and Topshop is no different. The minute I saw this dress, I wanted it. I literally have no idea what to wear it to, so it might just be a loafers-and-handbag-to-the-shops outfit for a quirky vintage feel, but for £150, I might just have to put on a party as an excuse to wear it! It's so beautiful, it almost deserves its own runway.
Saturday, 24 September 2011
Milan Fashion Week
So who has been sneaking a peek at what our Italians have to offer for SS'12? Well, in case you missed anything, here's a few treats...
Gucci opened Milan Fashion Week in 1920's-inspired style (left), whilst celebrating their 90th anniversary. Not to be outdone, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, sent down the runway a veritable feast of colours and patterns for their last secondary collection, D&G (right). I suppose that's one way to go out with a bang!For more Milan Fashion Week snippets, following @vogue_london - tweeting from the front row.
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
LFW SS12: Day Six: Menswear
Not to leave anyone out, the menswear designers put on quite a show for the last day of London Fashion Week. Lou Dalton kept it simple (left), and I think his collection was exactly what I want to see on Britain's streets this coming Spring! Topman Design - much like its sister - loves to play with fabrics and patterns as well as colours. This collection had a real tribal theme to it, with purples and blues and yellows dominating the prints. Lots of luxe fabrics added texture to the collection.And so, the men finished LFW. I will admit, there was nothing spectacular about it, but it was definitely wearable. This week has been all about wearable collections, with simple contours and the expression in the fabric and colours. Once again, my favourites had to be the likes of Erdem and Mulberry, but I think that some of the newcomers sharpened their teeth this week, and next LFW we'll really see them flexing their fashion chops.
I can't wait already!
LFW: Day Six: Who's Who and Who's Where
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Portico Rooms
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BFC
Show Space
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Navy
Board Rooms
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TM
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Portico Rooms
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TM
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East
Wing
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WC2
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BFC
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WC2
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WC2
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BFC
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It's one for the boys today - check back for the latest menswear!
www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
LFW SS12: Day Five
Now, who remembers David Koma? Yes, he was the one that designed THAT dress for Cheryl Cole on the X-Factor. Well, if you think he slipped off the radar, Day Five of LFW proves that there is no fear of doing that. In a slight derivation from most of the collections this week, Koma has dared to go dark (left). Mixed in with eye-watering bright blue and pink, and eye-catching white cut-out dresses, Koma collection proves he's fast becoming a big-hitter. Think Mulberry blended with Giles Deacon, and you might be a little way there. Koma describes his signature designs as "sculptural shapes, heavy embellishment and perfect fit", and who can argue? The Georgian-born designer certainly knows his fit - and this season was inspired by aboriginal culture, femininity and lines. Koma is my top up-and-coming designer and I think that this collection proves why.
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
LFW: Day Five: Who's Who and Who's Where
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SW1
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TBC
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BFC
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BFC
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BFC
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www.londonfashionweek.co.uk
LFW SS12: Day Four
Well, the three designers I mentioned to look for went for three very different themes for their collections. From Erdem's super-simple-elegance (left) to Giles Deacon's super-luxe (right) and Christopher Kane's super-edgy, I think these three epitomise the beauty of London Fashion Week. Where else can you have cut-out dresses with triangle edging shown in almost the same breath as a swan headdress! 'Nuff said. My favourite day out of this LFW by far...
Monday, 19 September 2011
LFW SS12: Day Three
Ah, Mulberry. From covetable bags to covetable, well... everything. In fact, I have nothing more to say about this collection, I'm just going to post my favourite outfits! Mulberry, je t'aime...
LFW: Day Four: Who's Who and Who's Where
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SE1
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BFC
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tbc
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Last LFW I reported on, Erdem, Christopher Kane and Giles were in the top designers of the season... can they do it again this year?
And, don't forget, it's www.londonfashionweek.co.uk!
Sunday, 18 September 2011
LFW: Day Three: Who's Who and Who's Where
09:00
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W1
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Portico Rooms
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W1
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SW1
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W1
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Portico Rooms
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BFC
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TS
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WC1
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BFC
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SW1
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SW1
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SE1
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WC2
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As always, keep up with the fash-pack at www.londonfashionweek.co.uk...
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