Friday, 30 April 2010

Terry De Havilland Shooooze

Terry de Havilland is now launching a ready-to-wear shoe line. Famed for his outrageous creations in the 1970s, with stars including Bianca Jagger, Sir Elton John, Patti Boyd and Dame Shirley Bassey, Havilland is known for his wedges and platforms in bright metallic colours, decorated with snakeskin and other patterns. I reckon his collection is going to be massive...

Thursday, 22 April 2010

Zoe Saldana rocks in Neil Lane

Zoe Saldana is one of the best dressed out there. She's timeless and oozes effortless style. Celebrity jewellers Neil Lane were super smart to get her wearing their latest collection of sumptuous rings. She simply sells without selling if you get my drift...

Wednesday, 21 April 2010

Osman Backstage

Hot fashion favourite Osman is simply rocking the scene. Here backstage, his clever and confident use of gold and white screams style and orginality. Love his work...

Versace returns to its DNA






Versace's Autumn/Winter collection sees Donatella taking the brand back to its origins. Personally I love it. Reminds me of the erstwhile Gianni days. The dresses are scorching, the bags bold and colourful and the shoes just hot, hot, hot...

Sexy Balmain




Dripping with sex appeal, Balmain's Spring/Summer, Grecian inspired dresses just melt the body at the seams. Here are my top picks...

Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Future of Ungaro?


I wonder what will happen to Ungaro now ex-creative director Estrella Archs has left?

I loved her work and her creative genius will be sadly missed.

Fans won't be left in the dark for too long as plans to launch her own brand are currently underway.

Giles Deacon has been rumoured to be the new creative director, but I think his talents won't be as commendable, although who knows in this day and age?

Instinctively I think I'll be garnishing my wardrobe with the likes of Estrella next season and ditching Ungaro from now on...

Gaga is officially gaga


I've been known to spend ridiculous amounts on clothes - and even go to extraordinary lengths to get that must-have outfit, pair of shoes on divalicious handbag, but I have never gone Gaga, like the lady herself.

Not only has she admitted that she has spent all her earnings on outfits, but apparently she needs THREE private jets to carry her heavyweight costumes.

Hmm... I wonder if she has any of those jets stuck in Europe awaiting clearance of natural disasters. Personally I think any removal of her wardrobe atrocities would do her, and the fashion scene, a world of wonders.

I adore Dior






Loving Dior's super glam dress collection. Simply mouthwatering. Also love their new white crystalized flip phone. I used to be staunch Dior handbag fan, but think their accessories and clothes are now winning my favour too.

50s comeback





Has anyone noticed that the A/W 2010 collections, seem to be heavily inspired by the 50s? Louis Vuitton took an obvious nod towards this era. Personally I love a bit of 50s glam. Very feminine. Here are my top picks...

Sunday, 18 April 2010

Weekly Wish List...






This week I'm lusting after: Alice Temperley pink gown, Julien McDonald black stretch gown, Valentino Alice leather tote, Bess Sioux brown leather jacket and Chain Detail Suede Pumps by Lanvin. Simply divine...

Thursday, 15 April 2010

Pucci, Pucci, Pucci




How much do I adore Pucci's new sunglasses collection? All I can say is hot, hot, hot...
I reckon just like your Pucci dress will always become a vintage special so will these babies. I'm investing in several pairs for my daughter.

Peacock plumps his feathers

Shane Peacock is really coming up trumps of late. Love his detailing and bold use of colours and patterns. I tout him to be a huge favourite in the Middle East. I want one of his dresses and I want one now...





Wednesday, 14 April 2010

Newbie success

Hats off to newbie UAE based brand So & Sew. Love their new collection inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Yes, we all got inspired by Alice this season, but that doesn't take away from the fact that the designer Hind Abdulrazak has got some talent. Gorgeous colours and heaps of creativity...


Devil is in the detail







Somebody shoot me. I am lusting over Jane Norman's new dress collection. Jane Norman? What the queen of dag?

Mmm. Not so dag. I'd probably snap up all of these dresses. The draping, the ruffle detailing and beautiful 50s style tailoring... the detailing is spot on.

Who is their current designer? I hate them already. I never thought I'd like anything from Jane Norman, but now I do and I feel somewhat dazed and confused.

The age of the accessory





Ah Thakoon... you are a shoe genius. Rather annoyingly so. Now I don't love my Choos nor my Louboutins. All I want are Thakoons.

Alice Temperley... I've always thought you knew dresses. Now I want one of your daft horsey bracelets. Totally unnecessary but totally necessary if you get my drift.

Mmm. Twisted snake necklace by Lanvin. Amazing. A triumph. I wish I was getting paid to say this, but I'm not. Honestly.

I want, I want, I want





Hmm. So net-a-porter has been bought by Richemont. What a stroke of genius indeed. Their secret? A savvy bunch of stylists and finely attuned buyers no doubt. Even with the global recession still looming somewhat, their new arrivals get sold out within a matter of days.

I frequently find myself obssessed...

Right now I want their Proenza Schouler sequin embelished silk dress. It's gorgeous. Slurp. Slurp.