Roll the Dice with Lulu Guinness

Ok, Lulu Guinness, what springs to mind? I would have to go with unbelievably creative and intriguing, accessory designer. Does that sum it up? I think you would have to agree, that to fully understand the term 'intriguing' when associated with Lulu Guinness, you have to have a great understanding of her endearing work. 
I am currently loving Lulu's flamboyant and lively handbags, but there is one in particular however, that has really caught my eye. (Drum Roll Please)... Introducing Lulu Guinness' Black Dice Bag. Lulu's Black Dice Bag is most definitely a statement piece. Team this bag with a simple evening dress and bang, all eyes on you. I would recommend this one for the bold ladies out there, or maybe just the ones that are looking to roll the dice and strike it lucky. 
So trade in your dull satin clutch and get your hands on a Black Dice Bag!
Click here to visit the entire Lulu Guinness collection

Lulu Guinness - Black Dice Bag (need it in my life)

I Fell in Love at House of Hackney

I am actually quite surprised with myself that I haven't blogged about this sooner, but here it is, I am showing my praise and complete adoration for House of Hackney. When you think of House of Hackney your first instinct is most likely to relate to their beautiful patterns and homeware. House of Hackney feature some exquisite patterns and fabrics taking form on furniture and wallpaper, to name a few, my favourite pattern currently being the Dalston Rose, which leads me to the main reason I have such an infatutation with the company.

A few months ago, I came across the Dalston Rose clothing collection by House of Hackney. It was love at first sight. There was just so much beauty in the clothing, from the delicate pattern, featured in different colours and an ombre effect (stunning), to all the different garments it took hold of. But there was one particular item that literally made my heart race!!! The 'Dalston Rose Dungaree Shorts' were a beauty like no other, made from silk viscose velvet, and featuring the Dalston Rose pattern in a cream and navy ombre, what could there be not to love!? It's fair to say this particular garment is a work of art. This was the moment I truely fell in love with House of Hackney. So to all you pattern and fabric lovers, I am telling you to check them out, they are pure genius and are definitely a designer to watch. Click here to go to House of Hackney

Dalston Rose Print at House of Hackney

Vintage Lovin' at Urban Renewal

Urban Outfitters is my ultimate fave high street shop.. Disagree? I'm not sure we can be friends. Anyway, aside from their absolutely gorgey clothes and brands within such as 'Sparkle and Fade' and 'Staring at Stars' they also have their Urban Renewal collection. Urban Renewal is a collection of vintage clothing and fabrics which has been reconstructed and edited to produce even more fab garments. Urban Renewal's best known for their hot to trot Levi cut-off shorts and fab vintage shirts, it definitely produces vintage at its best. My latest purchase from Urban Renewal was a complete beauty! Last week I ordered a polyester, patterned, shirt dress and I couldn't be happier with it! The fabric drapes over the skin without clinging to any unwanted areas, what more could you want? And its not like those shirt 'dresses' where you can't bend over without a bum cheek popping out to say hello, this is actually a dress with dignity! Some of my other favourites they currently have in stock are their tartan skirts (got to honour my Scottish heritage), and 'vintage ethnic' dresses. If you're a vintage lover like myself, have a browse and apologise to your bank card in advance! Happy shopping! Click here to go to Urban Renewal

'Renewal O&O Shirt Dress' - My newest and most favourite purchase!

 

In Topshop we Retro-Spec

Despite this completely random outburst of March snow, the sun is finally putting his hat on and coming out to play! Nobody suits the screwed up eye face so it is indeed time to get a pair of sunnies!! Ok, so I am a complete vintage and old school lover, (definitely born in the wrong decade - 80s fanatic) and so I'm always looking out for a vintage steal or some kind of 20th century trend repeat. Anyway, with regards to sunglasses last year was all about the aviator, however Topshop have brought out some ace, retro looking sunnies! - SUNGLASS CRUSH <3 So, I bought a pair of these beauties the other week and I'm wearing them whenever I even catch a glimpse of the sun! Defs recommend these for summer, they come in a variety of colours and sizes to suit your face shape and will just make you look totally awesome at the same time! Click here to view all sunglasses at Topshop

'90's Metal Insert Round Sunglasses' at Topshop

Suit Up at Vanessa Bruno

I currently have a complete infatuation with France and everything French! This is all really down to my complete and utter adoration for the language, the country and furthermore the fashion, or 'la mode'! So, the other day I was having a wee look at Vanessa Bruno, a Parisian fashion designer (if you're not familiar with her work you really need to sort yourself out!) and I decided to have a little study sesh of her A/W 13 collection. It's fair to say I love masculine dress for women so I was delighted when her first model strutted out on the catwalk in a pin stripe trouser suit! The collection initiates with several different masculine styles all consisting of regular and oversized suit jackets (love that extra size), tapered and wide leg trousers and shirts and blouses, most of which featuring a stripe down the centre, almost giving the illusion of a slim line tie. The collection progresses into a more feminine look featuring skirts and dresses most of which boasting great attention to detail with circular cuts on hems and sequin embellishment. However, most of these styles are teamed with an oversize suit jacket or alternatively a heavier coat still taking masculine form, to contrast the two looks. - C'est super! Vanessa Bruno portrays a very simple yet elegant colour scheme, the main focus being on black, white and grey, further emphasizing the beauty of this collection with regards to simplicity. Towards the end of the collection, the garments begin to portray elements of the 1920s with aspects appearing to be influenced by the flapper era. This is shown through dropped hemlines and shift dresses, however this is all twisted into modern day fashion, in effect creating a fab vintage/modern collaboration. And what's more? Miss Cara Delevingne ends the show in a stunning, sequin embellished, white shift dress! ALL HAIL QUEEN DELEVINGNE. 
Check out Vanessa Bruno's A/W 13 collection here http://www.vanessabruno.com/

Cara Delevingne closing the show at Vanessa Bruno A/W 13

Shape Shifting at Galliano

John Galliano is undoubtedly one of fashion's most influencial designers with regards to shape and cut. In the 1990s he rediscovered and exploited the 'bias cut' after its presence had faded in the fashion industry after its strong standing in the 1920s. I always find Galliano's fashion mesmerizing to watch, his clothes create movement and beautiful illusions before your eyes, a show in themselves. Galliano's Spring/Summer 13 is no exception to this statement with his collections boasting stunning cuts in skirts and fabric, exaggerated hats (I'm a sucker for a hat), free flowing fabrics and overlays, and so many fabric folds!! And what's more? The collection ranges in colour, contrasting from some classic black and white to beautiful pastels... Summer never looked so gorgeous!
Check out the S/S 13 catwalk http://www.johngalliano.com/main.asp

Take It To The Streets

Ok, so truth is fashion has to start somewhere. Last semester at Uni I learnt all about this with regards to the 'trickle up' theory, where fashion trends and styles initiate on the streets and 'trickle up' into the industry and designers, and opposing this, the 'trickle down' theory, where trends and styles are established by designers and industry and then 'trickle down' onto the high street and street style. Anyway, the other day I came across a great wee website made by photographer Wayne Tippetts where he posts photos of different women, men and celebrities round the world featuring different street trends and styles. It's a great wee website if you're looking for some style inspiration or just if you're wanting some fashion therapy! So yea worth a look, the variety in style is fab, definitely something for everyone! 
http://www.waynetippetts.com/

Personal fave, love a splash of aqua!