Company Style Awards: WIW

(Dress & Blazer: 3.1 Phillip Lim @ My-Wardrobe, Shoes: Prada)

So I didn't win anything. Although honestly I should have won every category (even the one's I wasn't nominated in!)... sore loser, moi?

Kidding!

The awards were great, and I did end up fashioned a la Phillip Lim- thanks My-Wardrobe!

Have a great weekend xx

Last night

(Trousers: Joseph & Shirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim both at My-Wardrobe, Shoes: Acne, Bag: Wang)

At the gorgeous Cuckoo Club for complimentary dinner and drinks courtesy of Memo Interactive. I'm loving simple chic atm; I'm wearing THE BEST EVER velvet flared trousers from Joseph, that everyone kept stroking. I liked that.

Full foodie post to come, but for now I'm heading back to bed to nurse the hangover from hell!

xx

My-Wardrobe SS12

My-Wardrobe SS12 Press day

(1. Equipment, 2. J Brand, 3. D&G, 4. 3.1 Phillip Lim, 5. Acne, 6. D&G, Elizabeth & James, 7. Zimmerman, 8. J Brand, 9. Sophie Hulme)

Faves at My-Wardrobe SS12- proving that quality definitely wins over quantity!

I'm always intrigued with retailers buying choices per season, as many tend to take on vast scopes of designers (to cater to all) as opposed to really paying attention  to what their consumers want. But with My-Wardrobe taking on Carven, Theysken's Theory *drool* and Burberry Brit to name a few this season, I'm particularly enamoured with EVERYTHING! Methinks the white leather J Brand babies will definitely be on my wish/year list!


*photos taken on my Blackberry

My-Wardrobe x Dell

We all know that fashion doesn't simply extend to clothes.

Hands up if you've bought a bag to match your shoes... and then the phone case to match your bag... and then the... yeah I'm with you. 

So now I'm blogging from bed with a laptop to match my pyjamas- go figure!

Last week I popped down to My-Wardrobe for their AW11 preview in association with Dell. With My-Wardrobe re-launching their blog and Dell having recently launched this Inspiron 15R 'Switch' for the aesthetically pleased fashion-savvy consumer, it was a match made in social media heaven! The Switch allows you to literally switch hardtop lids whenever you fancy. Plaid big in SS12? Switch. Feeling Blue? Switch. What more could a girl want?*

Thank you for my new Switch Dell & My-Wardrobe!

For more info on the Inspiron 15R 'Switch' visit here. 

*Well maybe a turn-boyfriend into-Ryan-Gosling switch, once in a while.

Transitional Dressing Part 3: Maxis

(Dress: Acne via My-Wardrobe, Jumper: stolen from the F Blog again- Topshop)

A chunky knit over a summer maxi skirt or dress is another perfect way to cheat update your wardrobe and turn summer into winter fuss free. I teamed this fab printed Acne number with a simple oversized jumper. How amaze is it's fishtail back? 

Transitional Dressing Part 2: Colour

We all hearted the SS11 Sander and Prada campaigns, no? This trend will definitely still be huge come winter:

(Shirt: Equipment via My-Wardrobe, Shorts: UO Renewal, Shoes: Prada)

Muted tones, such as these dusty pink shorts, are a an easy way to work colour into dreary winter wardrobes.

My Wardrobe: Top 5 SS11 Sale Picks

As sale season is now amongst us, '4or Ways To Wear' will be on hiatus for a month *sob sob*. 

Who am I kidding... who doesn't love a sale?!

Ok, so I'll be back bringing you all the AW11 trends and ways to style them in July. But for now, I've decided to pick my Top 5 items from online shopping mecca (and one of my fave places to shop) My-wardrobe's SS11 sale.

Disclaimer. Do not blame me if your credit card miraculously leaps out of your wallet after reading this. I did not make your favourite items up to 50% off. Just saying.

1. Acne Poppy Red Moorea Maxi Dress

Sexy as hell! With a long hemline, as well as being bold and bright, it ticks all the right boxes this season. When layered it also doubles up perfectly as a skirt- meaning double your money's worth!

2. Sportmax Jonny Silk Wide Leg Trousers

These trousers are amazing. Fact. Continuing the colour trend from this years catwalk favourites Jil Sander and Prada, these block-coloured-beauties, will give a zesty kick to dreary summer wardrobes.

3. Equipment Python Signature Shirt

Equipment shirts are the epitome of luxury. Every woman should own one. I'm a HUGE fan of animal print (another one of this seasons big trends) and snake print in particular- the trick is not to go OTT! How amazing would this shirt look with the Sportmax trousers? *dies*

 

4. Phillip Lim K C Top Handle Satchel

 Hello, I love you! This Phillip Lim bag is a chic, grown-up take on the timeless satchel. When it comes to bags, there are way too many faddy shapes and sizes. Stick to a classic style like this and never go wrong.

5. Acne Darling Dress

An edgy take on the classic LBD. This lightly draped, slit-back, fun little number is perfect for summer. Wear it during the day with flats and a skinny leather belt (but I'll be wearing it at night with my highest heels)!

-All Items are available (well these probably won't be if I have anything to do with it) now at www.my-wardrobe.com.

'4or Ways To Wear'

Hola!

And we're off!

Introducing '4or Ways To Wear' my new monthly feature, where I style a current trend and generally show you the ways in which I'd wear it. Simple.

Kicking of the hooha is PRINT (one of my faves). I'll warn you now that I generally find it hard to wear one item of print at a time.

I'll also tell you now that in no way am I preaching to you about what you should be wearing... this is purely to give you inspiration on how you can wear a piece you may be having trouble styling or be desperate to try.

I also want it to be as interactive as possible, so if there's something YOU want me to try, gimme a holla and I'll be your guinea pig!

Ok? Good.

Here you go loves:

1. The Blazer (OTT Print)

Blazer: Paul & Joe via H.PR, Trousers: Zara, Tee: AA, Shoes: Prada, Necklace: Margiela


2. The Shirt (Animal Print)

Jacket: Topshop Boutique, Blouse: Equipment & Shorts: Iro via My-Wardrobe, Shoes: Docs

3. The Shorts (Chic Print)

Blazer & Shorts: Paul & Joe via H.PR, Cardigan (backwards) Sonia Rykiel via My-Wardrobe, Shoes: Zara

4. The Dress (Classic Print)

Blazer: Paul & Joe via H.PR, Dress: Topshop, Sandals: Ann Demulmeester, Necklace: Margiela

Look 1 (OTT Print):

- I love this quirky blazer from Paul & Joe; the colours are so perfect for summer. An easy way to wear 'in your face' print without looking OTT (because it is!) is to extract one of it's main colours (I chose pink) and incorporate it somewhere else within an outfit. I chose to colour-block these amazing pink Zara trousers (but I think it would also look amazing with these babies). 

Look 2 (Animal Print):

- Equipment shirts are sooooo good! I'm particularly in love with this one and generally anything animal print! Animal print is generally an acquired taste (no-one wants to look like Rick James!) but anyone can work it, as long as it's toned down. I chose to work the masculine look here- no fuss docs and slouchy shorts. A snakeskin/leopard print shirt also works really well with coloured trousers (like the pink Zara pair) and simple flats for an updated summer look.

Look 3 (Chic Print):

- I wore these shorts a LFW and fell in love with them!  Because of their muted print, these work particularly well with smarter looks. I love pairing black and navy and these work really well with the monochrome dotted cardie and fitted cropped blazer. I don't believe that you should always pair shorts with oversized blazers- fitted blazers also work really well when aiming for smarter looks, creating a slimline silhouette.

Look 4 (Classic Print):

I think people forget that polka dots are actually classed as print, because they're almost their own entity. I adore them; they're classic and work with everything. Dots work really well with other dots (shapes and sizes up to you). I paired this cut-on-the-bias Topshop dress with a fitted white and navy spot blazer and sandals, for a simple summer look.

Thanks to the readers who have emailed/sent ideas over for this project. I'd love your feedback and/or suggestions on this and future '4or Ways To Wear' trends!

-Special thanks to Clara for all photos, Harriet at H.PR and Susie at My-Wardrobe!

My-Wardrobe AW11 Press Day

(My-Wardrobe AW11 preview)

Last Wednesday I popped down to the Oui rooms for My-Wardrobe's AW11 press day and caught up with the lovely Susie. Now I'm just going to admit it... press days can be tedious; running around camera snapping and note-taking! But it definitely puts a spring in your step when heading to press days for e/tailers that carry Acne, Helmut Lang and Phillip Lim & Theory *dies*.

I was uber impressed by the buyers spot-on choices for next season; implementing trends such as print and pop colours that will still be massive well into AW.
With Acne and Lim amongst my favourite labels, for their clean silhouettes, texture combinations and trend driven pieces, the abundance made me giddy with excitement. My faves from the preview were definitely the M Missoni suit, Acne wedge brogues (which seem to have creeped onto ever fashionistas AW wish list) Theory's pink fuzzy cardigan.

Super excited by the M Missoni range too. I've always been a fan of Missoni, and am always on the look out for their vintage cardigans and jackets. I for one have been dying over the M Missoni lurex two piece suit for months (even putting it on my birthday wish list!) and when I saw it in ... *dum dum dum* the new AW11 plum colorway I decided that I needed it too!

I for one worried about my wallet come AW!!

x

(Cerutti AW10 via style.com)

THIS is so perfectttt!

You've probably seen it 20x over, but I'm still on the inspiration train.
Throwing out most of my wardrobe tomorrow (don't worry I do it every 6 months).

I'd rather have nothing, than crap.

I wish it were My Wardrobe...

...Jersey... Drapes... Houlihans... Leopard print... Sydney cut bodysuits... Macaroons... Dress up... Mini Market... Melissa O... Cupcakes... House of Harlow... American Vintage... Halston Heritage... Fuzzy faux fur... Helmut Lang...

Played dress up last week at the My Wardrobe showroom, whilst trying on their AW10 jersey collection (and scoffing macaroons).

It was tres difficult not to run off with some new season Acne... ahh, those My Wardrobe girls have the best jobs.

xx

P.S Apologies for the poor picture quality. These shots are the result of my visiting brother stealing my camera for 'sightseeing' (although he lived in London for 25 years!) and leaving me with his broken camera that had no flash- humbug!