Thursday 21 February 2013

Trend Alert Vlog! Stripes from My Vintage...

Stripes, stripes everywhere! We love 'em!

I've gathered together a few stripy bits of vintage fashion from My Vintage and made a little video... Enjoy!


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Bye for now
Emma x

Wednesday 20 February 2013

LFW Final Spotlight - a few of my favourite pieces

So that's it! London Fashion Week is done and dusted once again... Although I didn't get the chance to be there, I have loved following the shows, presentations and highlights. Were you one of the lucky ones there this time round? If so, you simply must tell me all about it!

As a final spotlight on my findings, I have rounded up some random pieces that I have picked up on throughout the whole of LFW. Just beautiful, quirky things that have found a little place in my heart. That special place in the middle of cake and cats...

Firstly, the Anya Hindmarch presentation did not disappoint! A HUGE domino fall around an amazing looking set, gave way to displaying a gorgeous collection of handbags and clutches, all as yummy as each other! When I got over my giddiness from this amazing spectacle (find the video online) I was drawn to these domino clutch bags - they are so me! I think we'll be seeing more of this "domino effect" in the AW high street offerings somehow...


If you follow any of my Polyvore activity, you will know that I love a bit of monochrome and yellow, so the sass & bide show was a dream come true... This jumpsuit just has the edge, I love it...

 

 It's not that often that a knitted floral two-piece is a good thing (and working with vintage, I have seen some real horrors believe me!) But I absolutely love this Sister by Sibling number. It reminds me of Cath Kidston and white picket fences and I love how it's offset with the hat and trainers...


Now, I LOVE Clements Ribeiro - they create the most stunning prints and shapes. To be honest, I found it really hard to pick just one piece out from this collection. But I went with this gorgeous fitted dress. It's JUST SO PRETTY!


My final salute goes to Paul Smith. His masculine tailoring was absolutely beautiful in this show, and not overdone. Sleek and chic, my favourite pick has got to be this mini dress. LOVE that print and cute little collar...


So on the whole for AW2013 we've got reincarnations of recent trends (well we are in an age of austerity) and my top 5 would have to be...

1. Stripes
2. Colour Pops
3. Psychedelic/graphic prints
4. Bold florals
5. Chic 60s

I'd love to know what you think of my choices, and send me some of your own too!

Til then...
Em
x

Monday 18 February 2013

LFW Spotlight Part 2 - PPQ, Huishan Zhang and Sophia Webster

Well the wonder that is London Fashion Week draws to a close tomorrow, but there has been so much I have loved this year. I have high hopes for a super stylish Autumn/Winter season and I have a list as long as my arm of goodies I want to share with you...

In this, the second part of my LFW Spotlight blogs, I show you three of my favourites. PPQ, Huishan Zhang and Sophia Webster.

First up, it Huishan Zhang

 
As graduate of Central Saint Martins, Huishan worked at Dior whilst studying and launched his label upon graduation. I love his chic tailoring and East meets West fusion. You can really see the crisp and elegant Dior influences and this 2013 collection is beautiful. Luxe lace meets strong geometrics and there is a heavy 1960s influence throughout.

Here's my Top 3 pieces...




Next we have some glorious colour pops from PPQ.


Again, I've probably picked this collection out because of the strong 1960s influences but I just love the lines, the fabrics and feathers and the bright colour palette. Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker of PPQ look at the surrealist world and power dressing for this collection, and it gets a huge thumbs up from me...

Here's my Top 3 pieces...




Finally, one of my favourite presentations of the whole of LFW came from Sophia Webster today. 

Sophia was trying to find a way to bring the fun and colour of SS into the AW 2013 collection and boy has she delivered! I love the enchanted garden setting, unicorn hair and her mix of pretty polka dots, ditsy heart print, foiled metallics and shimmering brights. It's divine...

Here comes my Top 3 (and this was a hard decision!)




 I hope you enjoyed my top picks on the blog today, tomorrow I conclude my London Fashion Week Spotlight with a final round up of my favourites.

I'd love to hear what you think about these picks? What do you love the most? What would you wear? Let me know below...

Don't forget to check out www.myvintage.co.uk for amazing vintage fashion 24/7...

Over and out!

Emma x

Sunday 17 February 2013

LFW Spotlight Part 1 - Orla Kiely Vintage Chic

I've been soaking up London Fashion Week like an excited little sponge this weekend... and over the next few days I will bring you my favourite picks from all the glorious offerings.

First up, it's the wonderful collection from Orla Kiely. Her presentation was beautiful, taking us right back to a 1960s office. Surrounded by desks, filing cabinets, coats on hooks and perfectly placed lamps, the models were dressed as secretaries and busily answering phones and typing. This was more like an art installation that a catwalk show - absolutely stunning...


So what can we expect for AW 2013 from Orla? Neutrals mixed with stronger hues, mainly tones of pink, yellow, red and grey. As well as very pretty dresses and an injection of cute collars, we see adorable little sweaters and a mixture of pencil skirts and full circle numbers. Gorgeous cardigans too! A real homage to all things sixties, and a great license to explore vintage clothing mixed with designer pieces. I am sure there will be more to come from me on this!

Here are some of my favourite highlights from the show...








 (images courtesy of www.londonfashionweek.co.uk)


The Mary Quant influences, kitsch animal detailing and retro prints are a big winner for me. And I am in love with the white tights and Mary Jane heels too!

Orla we salute you! 

I'd love to know your thoughts on this collection - drop me a comment below...

I'll be back tomorrow with the next installment of my London Fashion Week Spotlight.

Emma x