tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81470201247638238412024-02-20T23:55:47.562-08:00www.trendstylefashion.blogspot.comSophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-10845043607948682032012-04-20T15:24:00.002-07:002012-04-20T15:24:36.366-07:00NEW BLOGI have created a new blog - <a href="http://www.sophies-wardrobe.blogspot.com/">http://www.sophies-wardrobe.blogspot.com/</a> where I am selling all of my clothes which I no longer wear/ have ever worn!! All in good condition.<br />
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Check it out <br />
xxxSophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-16937608630399570492011-03-02T12:35:00.000-08:002011-03-02T12:35:51.007-08:00JOHN GALLIANO WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!What a sad, sad shame to hear of John Galliano's recent decline and what will become increasing absence to the fashion industry.<br />
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It is such a disappointment to hear of such a highly respected and admired designer's downfall, someone who was so adored by all who loved his creations at his time with Christian Dior. John Galliano's comments cannot be forgiven and his unnecessary and racist slurs have been shown to be unprovoked, and said of free will. I have seen the video and have been disgusted and appalled to see such ignorance and mockery made of innocent people because of a deep hatred buried within a twisted man.<br />
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Natalie Portman who has recently become the new face of Miss Dior Cherie perfume issued a recent statement in which she said:<br />
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<strong>"I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano’s comments that surfaced today. In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way"</strong><br />
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What will become of Kate Moss' wedding dress, after all, she only just asked John Galliano to exclusively design it for her. Will she deny him the privilege in light of his recent comments, or will she afford him one last chance to show himself in a good light? Personally I think she should support the Dior brand and politely request that John Galliano not design her dress otherwise this may show that she supports everything that Galliano had said and may show her in a negative way.<br />
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Goodbye John Galliano, you will not be missed.<br />
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But, now the more exciting prospects...Who will become the new designer for Dior!?Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-82907617953259707572011-03-02T12:26:00.000-08:002011-03-02T12:26:34.670-08:00Photo diary outfit posts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziNCdzZLHlyZfX4h05izUKkZLmwDAMNzXfT0NK7RkdcrBcbQvIpfFIXa6CkuvVMiYTg2_PPtxH3v6anj95yMclG5Oe4vPqYZOzRaMmPdQkGaMM15qrzW32MJaPbKe_svkkk6fFvzygqhc/s1600/september+392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjziNCdzZLHlyZfX4h05izUKkZLmwDAMNzXfT0NK7RkdcrBcbQvIpfFIXa6CkuvVMiYTg2_PPtxH3v6anj95yMclG5Oe4vPqYZOzRaMmPdQkGaMM15qrzW32MJaPbKe_svkkk6fFvzygqhc/s320/september+392.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Such a gorgeous dress, incredibly jealous of her. She even allowed me to try it on!<br />
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<strong> </strong><strong> Gold Peace Tee</strong><br />
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Each t shirt costs £10 and come in sizes XS, S and Medium.<br />
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They will be selling their t-shirts in Watford Market, (by the Harlequin) the entire day on Saturday 11th December. Email <a href="mailto:info@patchworksproducts.co.uk">info@patchworksproducts.co.uk</a> for orders.<br />
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<div align="center"></div>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-83389021035830726242010-11-27T15:11:00.000-08:002010-11-27T15:11:24.109-08:00Valentino for GapWhat a crazy morning it has been for me, and even more what a mad week for designer/high-street collaborations. We had Lanvin for H&M earlier this week and today Valentino for Gap showcased their collaboration at their Oxford Street Flagship store. <br />
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</div>Of course, as I wasn't able to be at the H&M store for the Lanvin collaboration (sob) due to school commitments, I was certain that I would be present for the opening of the Valentino for Gap one. Not to be missed, they had an in-store DJ blasting songs and a general overall feeling of customer satisfaction. Oxford St is closed for pedestrians this weekend so be sure to get down to Oxford St tomorrow for a relatively stress-free shopping experience without the hassle of overcrowded streets and cars. <br />
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I managed to salvage some amazing items. The collection only featured about six items, all in khaki with parka style material bar one grey t-shirt. My favourite items were high-waisted khaki trousers with incredible detailing which is prominent in past Valentino collections and a high collared parka.<br />
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Thoughts?Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-40553646987757691822010-11-21T08:51:00.000-08:002010-11-21T08:53:12.583-08:00Lanvin for H&M<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o0QJjNQmXDtuVAfGrtsjV2ppKbysOJ30E0Q3KjJ-q1a10JwzV1kvpnICLtvwxSUJ-m-2GrJKs1nUs4ta3p4FntmlmGqKxb7bSWwLxBQo7URPrGCdRn_gGs3fwtAMmmZtP7LSJGTvofu7/s1600/imagesCA1LI2QM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o0QJjNQmXDtuVAfGrtsjV2ppKbysOJ30E0Q3KjJ-q1a10JwzV1kvpnICLtvwxSUJ-m-2GrJKs1nUs4ta3p4FntmlmGqKxb7bSWwLxBQo7URPrGCdRn_gGs3fwtAMmmZtP7LSJGTvofu7/s1600/imagesCA1LI2QM.jpg" /></a></div>Something that has been long anticipated for and has been highly written and blogged about is the collaboration between Alber Elbaz for Lanvin and H&M. He has designed a capsule range of clothing, accessories and shoes in his signature style for much less than the cost of the high-end collection.<br />
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Lanvin is a sought after designer label, often seen on the power-players and classy celebrities of this decade. Spotted frequently on the red carpet, Alber has produced a brand that is highly influential and most dresses spurning hundreds of high-street copies.<br />
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Leighton Meester - a poster girl for Lanvin shows how possible it is to take runway dresses from the Lanvin catwalk and with their versatility to use them for evening wear. This is so important for designers because their clothes must be beautiful and elaborate, but also wearable for the everyday consumer. <br />
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Here are my favourite items: <br />
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I feel like I have missed out on sooooo many things that I've wanted to blog about and being highly frustrated wit not having enough time to blog the way I have in the past.<br />
But...I am going to commit to writing more (perhaps not every day) but as much as possible as I've really missed it and can't wait to fill up my blog again with my new inspirations, new season trends, influences and ideas.<br />
Keep you posted xSophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-7171112553529066912010-09-29T12:02:00.000-07:002010-09-29T12:04:44.789-07:00Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2011 ShowOne of my favourite shows from this season has to of course be Burberry's SS11 collection. The clothes took an edgier turn with sharp detailing and flashes of fluorescent colours of orange, lime and baby blue in the clutch bags and thin belts.<br />
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Christopher Bailey the man who can make a thousand stylish coats from one simple trench created a whole new Burberry aesthetic whilst keeping the timeless trench coats and adding new flair and zest to an otherwise always perfect collection.<br />
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The studded £15,000 biker jacket really took my attention but then the girl wearing it managed my capture my attention just that little bit more... Poor old Nina Porter, only sixteen years old and she's already gone and done a Naomi Campbell circa 1994 at Vivenne Westwood. You can't help but feel sorry for her in those teetering heels as she falls, but I have to give her support as she regained her grace by hopping off one foot. <br />
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The main attributes of this line were leather (lots and lots of it!), camel tones, fluerescent belts, bags and a few smock type dresses. Tight leather trousers and legging type trousers were commonly seen on most models and if this a sign for the future, well then...personally I can't wait! A few metallic items were featured which although they are of course without a doubt gorgeous, I can't help but be reminded of Balmain everytime I now see metallics or glitter. Maybe not so original?<br />
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However, I really am in love with the bags and the studded leather cropped trenches, they are a totally different direction for Burberry and therefore this is why Burberry is my favourite SS11 collection so far. <br />
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Now we just wait until this season is seen on the fashionistas of the world. Who do you think will be next to pull of these looks?Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-15447596462378091142010-09-27T12:14:00.000-07:002010-09-27T12:14:40.903-07:00London Fashion WeekendOn Sunday, I went to London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House in London. Having previously been in February I knew what to expect of it, but of course that didn't stop me feeling highly excited in anticipation for the day. <br />
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I arrived at 12:30 pm and promptly spent the next two or so hours blissfully walking around Somerset House gawping and touching all the clothes being sold (for those of you unware, this event is the opportunity for designers to sell their clothes to a larger market). All the items being sold, jewellery, clothes, shoes etc were sold at much lower than their regular price, so for me, this was <span style="font-size: large;">retail heaven</span>! <br />
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I was able to buy a simple DKNY top for everyday use for £10 and I also bought two books, one by Kelly Cutrone (boss of People's Revolution) and a book on the late Alexander Mcqueen's past collections throughout his fashion career (Genius of a Generation). <br />
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I was also lucky enough to buy a ticket to view the catwalk show, where the models showcased the clothes being sold inside Somerset House for the consumerist public. Zara Martin hosted the catwalk show and came across very well to the audience. <br />
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Afterwards, I met my grandparents for tea at the lovely Grosvenor House in central London, and ate just one too many scones! <br />
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(Pictures to be uploaded soon, I need to figure out how to upload them because blogger.com has changed the format!)<br />
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Online shopping has become a way of guilt-free shopping. You look, you purchase, it gets delivered to your front door. The afterthought of cost isn't relevant until the clothes arrive on your doormat, and you realise you have just spent your three months wages on the new Celine it-bag. In the store, you look at the item close up, try it on for size and end up over-thinking most purchases and not buying them after seeing them in the flesh. Online the perfectly angled, clear-cut photographs seem to invite the customer to scream 'That's amazing I want it' and allow zero queuing time and quick entered credit card details or already stored details, which makes the process even faster. Within minutes the customer has bought 'impulse buys'. Nevertheless, its uses are endless. For deliver-to-your-home comforts, without the weightiness of dragging around 10 different bags along oxford street, it is simply a god send. The best part? If it doesn't fit or look good, you can send it straight back. For women who work full-time Internet shopping has become something of a saviour, meaning they can do high-end or high-street shopping from the comforts of their plush office chair or from their portable laptop at home. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best high-end websites:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">http://www.net-a-porter.com/</a> / <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/">www.theoutnet.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.my-wardrobe.com/">http://www.my-wardrobe.com/</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best high-st websites:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.zara.com/">www.zara.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.topshop.com/">www.topshop.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Asos also covers designer outlet as well as affordable high street fashion)</span>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-28690157620463950442010-09-12T01:53:00.000-07:002010-09-12T01:53:58.970-07:00Les Khakis De Chanel<span style="font-size: large;">Chanel's new shades for AW10</span><br />
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In case you've been absent from the universe, gone blind or asleep you must know that camel is the new colour for AW 10. Camel is everywhere! On coats, skirts, shirts, bags, oh my gosh the list just goes on. Nearly every fashion retailer is fast stocking their shops with items following this colour trend. Even I have latched onto this trend by buying a camel coloured duffel coat from Topshop (the go-to place for on-trend items, obviously at high st prices) and I will shortly be posting pictures of me wearing it. <br />
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Chloe was a big supporter of camel this season with nearly their entire AW collection being in some type of camel hue and also tan, oatmeal and chambray. It showcased camel pussy-bow silk blouses, high waisted/wide-legged camel trousers, skinny deep tan belts and long masculine coats. <br />
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This season camel has already been spotted on by the likes of Alexa Chung, Blake lively and included in the collections of Prada, Chloe, Gucci, Chanel and more. <br />
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Warehouse, Topshop, River Island, Asos, Urban Outfitters have all stocked their shelves with knitted camel jumpers, a-line camel skirts, duffel coats and parkas and fitted trousers. Hurry up and buybuybuy before it sells out!Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-48291115436331856272010-08-30T08:45:00.000-07:002010-08-30T08:45:57.736-07:00Out of ActionHaving been noticeably absent from my blog for the past two months after having been away and having no access to a computer, it has made me incredibly nostalgic for blogging. I have missed collecting together my thoughts into post upon post of a mishmash of all that is going on in the fashion world and commenting upon current fashion related affairs.<br />
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Being without my computer has made me reconsider what type of writing I would like to take this blog in the direction of. I hope to choose a less directional way of blogging and instead of talking about just current trends I would like to focus on other matters (still fashion related) but things that can be approached with a broader mind.<br />
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Christian Dior has made the bold move to create contacts which can be worn by anyone at a low price for affordable fashion. In a range of up to 3 colours each contact has gold lining with a small CD in the corner of the contact. But, look carefully or you might just pass them by. Can you imagine photographing Alexa Chung wearing these on the front row? Hm...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Interesting, makes food for thought. </div>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-26512532027005756972010-07-05T10:54:00.000-07:002010-07-05T10:55:07.986-07:00Miu Miu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>My love for Miu Miu has always been expressed deeply in my blog and this seasons collection is no exception. From the moment I saw Carey Mulligan sporting that gorgeous lilac flowery dress in May at the Met Costume Institute Gala before the collection had even been previewed I knew I had fallen in love with Miu Miu...again. <br />
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Having a slight mad obsession with ACNE as we speak and obsessing over their latest SS10 and AW10 collections. I went to Harrods last week and upon spotting ACNE's section I tried on all the clothes and the shoes as I had seen on Elin Kling of Style by Kling blogger - <a href="http://stylebykling.tv4.se/">http://stylebykling.tv4.se/</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So upon seeing them I immediately had to try them on and also screech squeals of delight at the fact that they were in the sale from £570 to £342!! BUT no I couldn't have them. Must get a job first...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am also <em>obsessed </em>with ACNE's jeans with 3 cleverly placed metal plates over the jean leg.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfIeWkMRGOc19qs-O0WYlOSxbq7Wpl07pHXQyA6f4OTOhZuJVrODxDvToFGicDWIAvsJ5Py3_2Rkvk-__p7k-cCyddS1AhTHHzGxrszIhUMfhTaxbZSOx8HA49q22I8UPNCumlkBIqWUa/s1600/acne+jeans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfIeWkMRGOc19qs-O0WYlOSxbq7Wpl07pHXQyA6f4OTOhZuJVrODxDvToFGicDWIAvsJ5Py3_2Rkvk-__p7k-cCyddS1AhTHHzGxrszIhUMfhTaxbZSOx8HA49q22I8UPNCumlkBIqWUa/s320/acne+jeans.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They don't yet have the jeans up on the website but this is a similar pair found online at <a href="http://www.acnestudios.com/">http://www.acnestudios.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am now a transformed ACNE lover. They are opening their London store this July 15th and I will be blogging all the way when they open the store which will contain clothes and furniture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Maxi skirt - £380</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<em>Sheepskin jacket - £1140</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Tie-dye jeans SALE £153</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Untill the 15th July, you can buy online at <a href="http://www.acnestudios.com/">http://www.acnestudios.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">http://www.net-a-porter.com/</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-74750748998058696272010-06-29T05:04:00.000-07:002010-06-29T05:04:53.491-07:00Portobello MarketOn Friday I went to portobello market with my best friend lauren. It took a while on the stuffy, claustraphobic underground but we made it and ventured out for the day into the exciting world of portobello. <br />
I discovered some amazing shops and stalls and spent the afternoon haggling down prices and buying items that I loved. <br />
My favourite food shop was of course Hummingbird bakery where lauren and I bought a cupcake each which in my honest opinion were so amazing they could have been better than Lola's!<br />
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I bought a ring which was originally from the 70's its gorgeous. I also got some john lennon circle sunglasses for... £5 - <em>bargain!</em> and a crop top from american apparel and lastly a vogue from 1993 - the year I was born!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favourite store was 285 where they sold tonnes of vintage clothes as well as a huge amount of vintage Vogue's from the 70's onwards for low prices. </div>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-57150002826917442872010-06-22T06:31:00.000-07:002010-06-22T06:31:42.828-07:00Balmania at OutnetIf I said you could buy Balmain for 85% off would you believe me? I wouldn't believe it myself, but I opened my emails this morning and it seems the Outnet - the website for discounted designer clothing is having a pop-up sale for the next few days only and is selling Balmain at <strong>85% off!</strong> <br />
Check out <a href="http://www.theoutnet.com/">http://www.theoutnet.com/</a> and click on the pop-up sale to purchase some amazing Balmain. However, even at 85% off it still seems to stretch my budget and even though some dresses are about £4000 from about £15,000 I definately wish I could buy some of it!<br />
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Items from SS 09 and AW 09 collection are on sale and prices start at about £300. <br />
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You know that awkward time between SS collections and AW collections where you are not sure if you should be following the SS trend or the AW trends? This month, Vogue has featured this years pre-collections. This pre-collection helps warm you in to the AW collections nicely but not totally <strong>full on</strong> if you get what I mean? That full on time is catwalk surprise only.<br />
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1. Red<br />
2. High-waisted trousers<br />
3. Leopard Prints<br />
4. Military<br />
5. Midi<br />
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Thoughts? Shocked? Surprised? Prepared. Gosh, I am so not ready for red. I mean red, its really not my colour and personally I find it quite a deep colour, insightful, thoughtful but never <em>me</em>. How can I put this? When I think of red I think of things like death, blood, gore, you see where this is going, I just couldnt wear it. But, knowing what I'm like - the trend-whore, I will probably be contradicting my words this time next season decked out in red (although I hope I do it well).<br />
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I have the most gorgeous high-waisted vintage trousers my grandma gave me last summer when we were clearing out her wardrobe of all the junk she owned from the 70's and 80's the stuff that for me is so retro is for her well 'mutton dressed like lamb'. So she welcomes me to take whatever I please and I choose a few massive shoulder-padded blazers, you know last year when big shoulders were MASSIVE ... and I mean massive and I was attempting to channel the whole Balmain look. Well, I also took 2 pairs of high-waisted trousers in dark blue and light blue and aaah I love them and true to form they can be tapered at the end or just left loose, they look great either way. Cannot wait to wear them this winter.<br />
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Ok there is one thing I hate more than red and that is - leopard print. When I think of leopard print, I think of Cruella DeVil and old cranky grannies trying to dress youthful with smudged lipstick and jet-black eyeshadow. Yuck! Personally, if in doubt with leopard print, take my advice - <em>wear in moderation</em> please. It does not look great with your full on leopard print top, trousers, belt and fur coat, so just choose one item.<br />
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Military ok ok I LOVE THIS. Truly truly truly love the military look. My mum had a gorgeous military jacket a few years ago, but stupidly chucked it away. I bought a pair of military style khaki shorts a few days ago, and I'm pretty excited to wear them.<br />
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Lastly, midi - midi, midi, midi, what do we do with you eh? We try you long, we try you short but for this season it seems just below the knee is the way to go as shown at many designers such a Marc Jacobs. I like midi, its elegant, sophisticated and classy. It's not easy to get right, but take inspiration from the catwalk and stores like Zara and Mango will be pushing this trend it no time.<br />
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<strong>The most awesome interview EVER</strong> with karl lagerfeld was taken by Alexa Chung and I really am insanely jealous that she got to have an interview with such a fashion God. I don't want to give away the context, but man its soo good and you have to buy this month's Vogue to check it out so what you waiting for...Go get it!Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-393533727164538522010-06-14T11:41:00.000-07:002010-06-18T03:11:12.561-07:00June Favourites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I haven't done this kind of post before where I post about my own belongings, I usually post about items I would like, however, this post is about my month's 'Best Buys' and hopefully things that will get me through this intense GCSE month, but then (slight excited scream...) SUMMER!!<br />
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I am going to try and do a post per month of my month's favourite purchases and feel free to give your opinions.<br />
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1. Obviously my fashion Bible's - this month's Elle and Vogue (ahhh)<br />
2. New Topshop cream patent clogs with buckles, studs and wooden heels <br />
3. Butterfly mirrors (I only showed the medium and small) in three sizes and I can't wait to hang them on my wall<br />
4. Straw Topshop trilby with a pale flower corsageSophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-29819300358285733292010-06-14T09:30:00.000-07:002010-06-14T09:30:22.526-07:00London College of Fashion's Graduate Collection Preview 2010For the select few, (me included) on the Thursday of half term, I was invited to go and view the London college of fashions graduate 2010 collection. It was a really good experience as I was able to view the designers creative insight into each piece of their collection. Each student had designed around 7-9 pieces per collection and each collection varied intensely.<br />
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I would like to apologise in advance for my crappy camera quality! If you would like to get me a new one...I wouldn't complain!<br />
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Here are a few of my favourite looks:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">06 (Top Left) was one of my favourite looks because I really feel that the designer had created these clothes with the vision of people wearing these in their mind. Nod and shake your heads all you want but I have a strong feeling cycling shorts are coming back!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">09 - (Bottom Middle) is one of my favourite looks because this is definately an outfit I would LOVE to wear. The pastel shade tailored trousers and layering of the pastel shirts and the big furry gilet just give the outfit the wow factor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">18 (Bottom Right) is my fav fav fav look. You all know what a big lover or Miu Miu and Chanel I am. Well, this look combines the both for me! The collar and the embellishment of this outfit make it 'So Miu Miu SS10' but the fraying and pom-pom top and skirt also make this 'Chanel-esque'. Really love this one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">11 (Top Right) features a long skirt, just below the knee and from the recent designer collections this student has followed the soon-to-be trend of just-below-the-knee skirt lines. Par example - Marc Jacobs recent LV show. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So many good looks, they were all well thought out but these ones were my favourite. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best Embellishment Award - <strong>Vilvin Sabu</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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A lot of the clothes were brilliant but just too damn crazy to be worn in public, however I wish them all the best of luck and hope they manage to develop their designing skills into a career.Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147020124763823841.post-87514030971585044042010-06-13T12:42:00.000-07:002010-06-13T12:42:34.050-07:00GAGA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>These past few weeks have been so hectic I have not had much time to blog, which has meant that my blogging thoughts have built up and up so I have a lot to blog about now! FIRSTLY...<br />
omgah LADY GAGA ... I went to see her on the sunday night of half term and no words describe how totally amazing she really is and what a fantastic performer she shows herself to be. I have always been a strong supporter of Lady Gaga. I find her to be so creative and inspiring for so many people all over the world with her music & lyrics, her music videos, her concerts, her interviews and of course <strong>unbelievable </strong>clothes. Along with her 'Haus of Gaga' she creates an indivuality that no-one can beat.<br />
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Of course don't let me forget to mention her new video of Alejandro - <br />
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She's just so great, she pushes boundaries that no other artist dare to push. From the religious references to the feminist values shown through this video, she honestly does it like no other. She always her audience to view her however they want.<br />
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This leads me on to her concert, which of course as expected was just breathtaking. The one thing that I did not expect was such intimate closeness and releationship with the audience, such attatchment. When she says she loves her little monsters, she means it. After each song, she would talk to the audience about her day, matters related to her and create a feeling of unison among Gaga fans. She made her fans feel special. I quote - "All of you little monsters here tonight, tonight you can be whoever you want to be and we won't judge, and my monsters, the good thing is, all the freaks are the ones outside and guess what - I've locked the fucking doors". She gives us the power to feel free. In the 'Bad Romance' video she repeats 'I'm a free bitch baby!', maybe if we were as free as her we could be just as great.<br />
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Here are some pictures from her concert.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you can I suggest you go to see her in concert, her next concert this year is around December time and if you want to go you should buy tickets soon as they will definately sell out!</div>Sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10175390835983041585noreply@blogger.com0