2.1.09

Barbara Hulanicki and Topshop Collaberation!


Apparently, there will be a designer collaberation between Barbara Hulanicki of the original BIBA and Topshop in April!!
The collection will include bodycon dresses and animal print palazzo pants; wide-leg catsuits with cutaway shoulders-a Hulanicki trademark, printed silk chiffon blouses and three quarter length sleeve suede jackets.

It will be a 20 piece collection with prices ranging from £20-£120 and I for one will be very excited to see what is on offer-watch this space!!
(Pictures:Google)

Piling on the layers

As much as its nice to cosy up in winter, sometimes I feel like (and look like) a Michelin man, with all the layers I pile on to keep out the cold. I met the manager of my local charity shop in the post office and remarked how cold it was. But being from Aberdeen, he thought the days weather was mild, LOL! I wish I was made of sterner stuff!

This outfit was all about warmth, as opposed to making any style statement-that can wait for another day, LOL! I have on my thermal vest, my polo neck body, cashmere mens black v neck, 80s vintage C&A blue waistcoat, wool tights, black Topshop leggings, H&M legwarmers and my Rocket Dog black sheepskin Ugg style boots-Beat that, LOL! I still wore my parka and pashmina to brave the 20 minute round trip trek to the post office, haha!!

Going back about nearly 20 years ago, I never felt the cold, especially when I went out clubbing to discos and parties and rarely wore a coat in the heart of winter-oh to be that brave now, LOL!! How brave are you in winter-do you need to pile on the layers or do you not feel the cold too much in sub zero temperatures?

1.1.09

Designer Collaberations

Many of you may be aware already that Matthew Williamson will be collaberating with H&M and the collection is due out in April 2009.

He has already been doing a very successful 'Butterfly' by Matthew Williamson collaberation with Debenhams and has previously designed gorgeous dresses, tops and also lovely accessories-here is what is still available at Debenhams online-

Silk scarf, £12
Pink Mars bag, now £42

Julien McDonald also does his 'Star' collection and here is a selection of what is available too-



Striped dress, £45



Leopard print dress, £45





My favourite, Urban Folklore dress, £50


To all my readers, I wish you a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2009!!!

30.12.08

Go for Gold!!

Gold is an obvious investment and this Mulberry Mabel bag, £876 from Net-A-Porter, is a seriously blingly investment item, if you can afford to splash the cash. Gold, silver or bronze handbags never go out of fashion and are ideal for this time of the year and the height of summer, to really lift an outfit. Earlier this year, I bought this J for Jasper Conran gold leather bag for £38. I've only just started using it, as it really lifts an outfit in the gloomy wet and cold weather. It will also be ideal for trips out in summer too, with vintage summer dresses.

Do you go for gold with your accessories this season?

Call the Feds!!

I do love hats and this is my brown tweed fedora, which I've paired with my trusty sheepskin jacket which is from the Salvation Army a couple of winters back for £7. My Missoni scarf was from All Aboard Charity shop last year for £2.

Do you like hats? I think they are a great winter accessory, especially on a bad hair day, LOL!!

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