Pure Simplicity by Betty Jackson

Simplicity seems to be very underrated...but just marvel at this stunningly simple Pique Hopper dress by Betty Jackson. Available from My-Wardrobe.

House of Flora - Art Deco Bracelet

I love Art Deco - particularly this beautiful deco inspired piece by House of Flora. For some reason it reminds me of the crystals and kryptonite from Superman's ice lair! (Dweeby I know!!) It's everything an accessory should be, eye-catching and extremely unique. Be in awe at Browns.

Urban Outfitters - Bracelets Galore!

If you haven't guessed by now, I'm a big fan of Urban Outfitters. Recently these fab bracelets, in a variety of colours, have caught my eye. I love the clasp/hinge detail and original shape...at £16 they add that extra touch of originality that every look needs.

McQueen Skulls...are they IN or OUT?

Are skulls "in" or "out"? To be honest I don't really care...I just really like these shoes by Alexander McQueen. I've got one of his skull scarves in black chiffon with the blue print and it does add a little something to every outfit. I might treat myself to these shoes...but maybe they're a little fashion "now" for my liking! See for yourself at Net-a-Porter.

Fafi - Fab Graffiti Tees

I've mentioned the genius that is Fafi before but I've only just realised that t-shirts are available to buy from her website. A piece of her amazing graffiti art on a t-shirt or bag can be yours for €55 (£37). The designs are cute but subtle and all very original.

Lochers - Quaint, Pretty...a little bit dirty!

A fabulous designer based in France, named simply Nicole, has created a beautifully kitsch website - Lochers. Her designs are traditional with an edgy modern twist - each pendant has a seemingly beautiful message in French, with a less "beautiful" translastion. Petite Salope - Little Slut! Casse-Pieds - Pain in the Neck (not sooo bad!). Check out her gorgeous embroidered clothing range - it looks dainty and quaint from afar...but get up close and see the more daring messages.

Lover - Lush Australian Fashion

I adore the quirky aesthetic of the Australian design team behind Lover. I am truly in awe of their original use of photography to showcase each season.

Music, fashion and art align to create a stunning visual and great intrigue for the brand.

Please check out their amazing website for stockists and lookbooks.

I Heart - House of Hengst

I only recently discovered the fab, eclectic store that is I Heart (NYC). They stock a wide range of innovative, young design pieces as well as some vintage classics. A favourite designer, that I discovered there, is a San Francisco based talent called Susan Hengst. I love her stunning fusion of vintage and modern - check out her collections at House of Hengst.

Swing Jackets and Capes

I'm loving the fall 2007 trend for capes and oversized swing jackets. They were seen at (left to right), Gharani Strok, Acquascutum and Versace. I love the lighter stone and winter white colour palettes - there will be some light on those dark winter days after all!

Short Hair...why are people so afraid of it?

I'm really fed up with reading derogatory articles about the new trend for shorter hair. So many people blog or comment saying "I only hope they've cut their hair for a role and not through a style choice". I think Michelle Williams (the latest cut-ee!) looks amazing. If only I had the face to carry off such a short cut. She looks fresh, clean and young; an image not many in Hollywood can carry off! I recently cut my hair a lot shorter and I can't even count the number of times people have asked me, "do you miss it?" No, it was my hair, not my best friend! Excuse the rant...needed to get it off my chest!

Birds, Birds Everywhere!

I'm loving the "bird" trend this season. I'm not a huge fan of the live versions (scarred for life by an over zealous swan!) but I adore the prints and fashion jewellery.

Urban Outfitters have latched on to this style with fab accessories above. Antoni & Alison have a very unsubtle print that subtly knods at this trend - a great bird house skirt. Of course Tatty Devine provide some essential pieces (below) - the Swallow Necklace and fab wooden Eagle.

I think for the first time, I can cope with being surrounded by birds!

The Future of Fashion...Looking Good.

I was away for most of London Fashion week but the Central Saint Martin's show (by students from their masters degree course) truly impressed me. Pavel Ivancic, Alexandra Agoston and Karmen Pedaru combined their talents to produce the volumionous ruffles of the stunning collection above, with amazing flashes of red. The voluminous trend was continued by Chemena Kamali, with a very modern twist on the traditional tweed. It's great to see that the future of fashion is in such capable, talented hands.

Tatty Devine - Spring/Summer Collection....OOOOooohhhhHHH

Wow...Tatty Devine have produced another fantastic collection. Here are some of my favourite pieces. Above are the earrings from the Honey Bee Wing range - I love their gorgeous shape, they'll hang perfectly. The Disco Honeycomb link bracelet (left) is truly mouthwatering and the rollercoaster necklace says it all...

Skiing was fab...

...great powder, fantastic weather. Lake Tahoe had some amazing snowfalls and some of the best skiing.



San Francisco was its usually wonderful, quirky self...with 20C temps...in February!!



I'll be posting again tomorrow, once the jetlag wears off! (Obviously this photo isn't of me...but we can all dream!)

No posts for a little while...sorry!

I'm off to California, skiing in Lake Tahoe for a week - so no posts until at least the 24th of February. I'll be spending a few days in San Francisco too, looking out for some blog material - so keep checking back.

Erotokritos - Bubble Hem Dress

Designer fashion "seems" to be getting more affordable. Looking at Net-a-Porter this week, I was surprised by the number of items retailing for less than £200. Now I know that still isn't cheap...but for designer wear it seemed relatively reasonable. I'm loving this bubble hem dress by Erotokritos - the simplicity and the great fabric detail (for £190).

Opaque Tights - The key to sooo many looks

I just wanted to post about opaque tights. I always mention them when pointing out key fashion pieces and after wearing them myself, I have realised how much they can change and shape a look. These fab tights from Brooklyn Industries, showcase both the coloured and textured varieties. They look amazing with boots and shoes and perfectly accompany a minidress or skirt. Opaque tights - try them, you might like them!

A Spectrum of Looks by NOIR

London Fashion Week continues to impress. This collection by Noir offers such a seemless spectrum of contrasting looks - from boyfriend chic, to smart secrectary, to full-on ruffled glamour. Peter Ingwersen, Noir's designer, is a Danish eco-activist who is developing a sustainable cotton farm in Uganda (check out the website). In this range he shows humanitarian fashion at its best.

Vivienne Westwood Red Label - Asymetrical Skirt

I really love the simplicity of this skirt by Vivienne Westwood Red label. The asymmetrical folds and rough silk fabric, add that touch of originality that could make this a great wardrobe staple. Unfortunately at £285 from Net-a-Porter - it shall not be taking up residence in my wardrobe any time soon.

Topshop - At London Fashion Week

Ooooh....Topshop showed a gorgeous collection for Fall 2007. I love the stunning, oversized belt buckles and the fine, well tailored, coats and dresses. What I'm looking forward to the most is the prospect of actually being able to afford these clothes! Topshop gives me a true glimpse of my Winter wardrobe!

Fashion, A Crazy Business! - Trovata's Triumph

I love the recent strangeness and controversy surrounding the Trovata collection at New York Fashion week. Nicolae and Elisabeta Petrescu, caused a stir by carrying around a gorgeous cat, having rose petals strewn after them, all the while accompanied by a violinist! It turned out to be a P.R. scheme orchestrated by Trovata - and it definitely worked! The two actors put Trovata in the Fashion Week headlines and showcased Trovata's designs in a wonderfully quirky way. I love the beautiful tulip hemmed coats and the gorgeous accents of colour (opaque tights providing fab colour highlights). Check out the Trovata website for more information, about this company I'd never heard of before this extremely successful P.R. coup.

Adidas Sleek by Fafi

Office London has recently started to stock the Adidas Sleek range. Designed by Fafi these trainers are really quirky and original. I love the fact Adidas are trying something a little more fashion forward - I'm not really sure if I'd wear them..but I do think Fafi is amazing. She is a female graffiti artist based in Paris and I adore her cute designs. Please check out her beautiful website.

Kate Moss for Topshop

I have been waiting with impatience for any news on Kate Moss' collection for Topshop. On Friday this appeared on the RSS Feed of the Topshop Style Blog (not on the actual website)

Kate was in yesterday, reviewing the samples from the designs that she's been creating for her up-and-coming collection for us. Well what can we say? It's all gorgeous! She just seems to know EXACTLY what we're all after - the perfect jeans and jersey, and the cutest little dresses. Put it this way - we're already fighting for the samples and come May, you'll be fighting us all for the collection as it hits the shop floor.

I can't wait to see what Kate produces! Whatever happens there will be queues and handbags at dawn in the Oxford Circus store in May! (and pieces on sale on eBay that night for triple the price!) Keep checking back at the Topshop website for Podcasts of Kate at work (screenshots above).

Pimpinette - Simply Beautiful Jackets

Pimpinette is another great Swedish company - what's really caught my eye is the gorgeous tailoring and detail of their jackets. I love the small round shiny buttons! Please don't ask why - I can't put my finger on it - but they just add the perfect finish to each item. Check out their website and let me know if you agree.

Love is....Tatty Devine

Stuck for ideas for Valentine's Day...not with anyone...want to treat yourself...then look no further than Tatty Devine. I particularly love the pink chiffon and pearl flower brooch - a little different but still traditional. Of course the Wizard of Oz inspired "Dorothy" shoe earrings are truly original and would be a delightful treat and coveted by any shoe-a-holic!

Temperley London

Alice Temperley has produced a stunning Fall collection for 2007. I was already loving the neutral elegance of her summer range below - but I've been blown away by this offering for Autumn. The most refreshing thing - how wearable it all is. I love the trilbies - worn at a suitably fashionable, "jaunty" angles and the sleeve and bib details. The splashes of electric blue also added that extra touch of originality.

3.1. Phillip Lim - Fall 2007

3.1 Phillip Lim showcased a beautiful Fall 2007 collection in New York this week. If this is what Autumn will look like...I can't wait! Under the great concept of "Clothes people wear", Phillip Lim has created a beautifully simple range with equisite details. I love the ruffle colllar above in a stunning cream chiffon. It's a collection of layering with a twist - I'm glad the opaque tights are still an integral part of each look. The twist tie detail (left) is pure genius.

Drew, Drew, Drew...

This is why...

Hannah Zakari/Hoolala - Alice in Wonderland.

Alice in Wonderland has always held a sense of intrigue for me - I love the surreal story of strange talking animals and weird potions. Hannah Zakari is now selling these beautiful Alice inspired necklaces above, by Hoolala - the "Drink Me" disc and the "I'm Late White Rabbit" charm. Below are some other quirky designs - I really love the quote from the Emily Dickinson poem, The Moon is Distant from the Sea - "She leads him docile as a boy". Check out the Hoolala website for more great products.

Why Chloé...Why?

Oh, Chloé, Chloé, Chloé...why do you keep producing amazing but unaffordable clothes! I love this large patchwork leather bag, but at £1,062 it'll NEVER be mine. The shape of this cotton box jacket is just so simple, yet structured and at £819 waaay out of my budget. We can all dream though and they are still very beautiful to look at! Both are available from Net-a-Porter.

Cheap Monday - The Queen of Skinny Jeans!

I know that EVERYONE seems to be loving skinny jeans at the moment, and they can seem a little bit EMO - but my black skinny jeans by Cheap Monday have an amazing fit and best of all only cost £40! I love their website, such an artistic way to show off their product. Read all about their creator below - Orjann Anderrson - who has successfully bought together style, fit and affordability - no mean feat! Plus, what an amazing logo! Their jeans are available from Urban Outfitters in the U.K.

Swedish Design...

Another fab Swedish design company - Perry, come on! - showcases its looks through beautiful photography. I particularly love the style of the outfit on the right below. A beautifully puffed tulip skirt, complimented by a stunning but simple jacket - style genius. Here's a little blurb from their website:

Daisy Lowe

Daisy Lowe truly has the makings of a future fashion icon. She has amazing genetic heritage - daughter of designer Pearl Lowe and Gavin Rossdale (Bush frontman and Mr. Gwen Stefani). Her look is edgy and very stylised - she was recently signed by New York Models Management. Watch this space for more news on Daisy.

Tönt - Swedish Innovation

Tönt is an amazing Swedish design company. Apart from designing stunning clothes, they have also created an innovative, quirky website.

I love the mannequin magazine cut-out style (I have no idea what this style is actually called! I remember as a child having a magazine with an image and cut out clothes that you could glue on to the image to create a look). It enables the designers to show you material swatches and truly showcase their looks. I will let you know when I get any more information about stockists - my Swedish isn't that great!

American Apparel - February Featured Styles

Please do NOT worry. I'm not becoming obsessed with American Apparel...but once again I felt the need to show you their great Featured Styles section. This month they are showcasing their acrylic leggings and once again illustrate how great styling can sell a product. (I'm particuarly loving the ankle boots!)

3.1. Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim is a fabulous range by a true rising star in the design world. I love the grundgy chic of the three looks above and particularly adore the attention to detail in the accessories.

Here Lim provides us with his white palette. These stunning looks are taken to a new level when you see the fine detail added to the back of each outfit. I love the ethos behind Lim's designs:

Phillip Lim's raison d'être is making beautiful clothes with added touches of madness, striving towards the imperfection. the result is a collection of individual looks that are unexpected, unplanned, but completely relevant.

The word imperfection sums up what I love about his designs. It's not about everything matching, it's not about being pristine, it's about creating a look that you feel comfortable in and demonstrates who you are. (Although these beautiful white dresses and playsuit almost attain perfection for me!)

Eksempel - Exemplary Danish Design

Northern European fashion is truly underated - on a global scale. I love the designs by Exsempel and I love the ethos behind their designs;

Ek’sem|pel [I´ksmbl]: Danish word for example,
definition: a single case that illustrates the character as a whole.

“I see the body as an unified whole and the moving body is my inspiration. This is why my designs are made to complement it and why I name it EKSEMPEL...”
(Pernille Winther, Designer)

The philosophy and perception of the body is the basis for the designs. The designs are based on lines and shapes that relate to the whole body, often without a front- and backpiece. Instead, they are designed to cling around the body in an elegant and subtle way so that both clothes and body appear sophisiticated and yet relaxed.

The styles are so slouchy...so relaxed and casual...yet very structured. These winter coats have that quirky edge that all winter coats need; they'll be wardrobe staples for years to come. Check out the Exsempel website for international stockists.

Pocket Details

I'm loving all the great pocket details in the Spring/Summer collections. I recently bought this grey jumper by All Saints from ASOS. I love its slouchy look and great fluoro yellow piping detail but I think the pockets add that original, finishing touch. Topshop have also created tonnes of fab tops, with that all important quirky pocket detail (left).

Selma Blair - Individuality at its Best.

There aren't many people that could pull off Selma's look - undercut/shaved, asymmetric, hair. I love the fact that in an industry dominated by perma-tanned style clones, Selma has taken a real risk. Despite being criticised by many - I think Selma looks great. She's edgy, cool and has made a style choice that many American actresses would steer clear of (but Europeans would embrace). I read a post last week saying, "lets all pray that she's only done this for a role in a dodgy 80s film/futuristic drama" - I'm just hoping she's done this to be different. (I'm loving her oversized cardigan too - not many could look that good at the supermarket)

American Apparel - Too Stylish!

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How can they make clothes that are so simple.....




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I don't know why it all seems so aspirational to me!

Clara Collins - Stylish Website

Clara Collins is a beautiful French design company. Their website is a revelation, several picture books with stunning photography, showcasing their looks. Through fab photography and gorgeous clothes, Clara Collins has really drawn me in. When I find out any more information about the company, I'll let you know.

Vivienne Westwood - Anglomania Range

I love the Anglomania range by Vivienne Westwood. I love the shape and form of Westwood's designs but sometimes find them a little too flamboyant...and definitely too pricey. This Anglomania range epitomises its name...Westwood's form and structure with a subtle English twist...at a much more affordable price. I love this classic white Monday Cotton blouse, available from Net-a-Porter - it has that signature, flattering bodice shape, for £130. The wonderfully named Apron Fish Dress! has that indescribable loose, fitted look - with a beautiful print - a piece of Vivienne Westwood for £185.