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French Fancy

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I’ve moved to Hampstead. And what a glorious leafy little corner of North West London it is.

It’s one of those places that’s lovely to live in, and I really couldn’t think of anywhere better if you revel in the weekend. There’s the Heath for a gorgeous stroll, a handful of quaint independent shops, delis, cafes and pubs packed with yummy mummies fresh from their morning run, kitted out in Sweaty Betty.

The only problem is, it’s not that useful a place, and I’m saying this mainly because I somehow feel the noticeable lack of a Sainsbury’s/Waitrose/Pret which unfortunately I’ve become all too accustomed!

What it lacks in use-value tho, it makes up for in a perfect arrangement of French fashion shops. There’s The Kooples, Maje, Zadig & Voltaire and Sandro. Amazing, or not so if you’re watching the purse strings as I so often am.

The newest addition to the High Street is fellow French Label, Tara Jarmon.

 

 

 

I never really considered it a contender in the usual line-up of continental brands, but after popping my head in, I was pleased to see a mouth-watering collection of gorgeous clothes.

In typical French style, a selection of fit and flare dresses, cute shifts, blouses and edgy jackets set the scene:

 

 

I particularly love the clean, classic lines and that gorgeous fur and camel coloured jacket. Here’s hoping I can add a few items to my Xmas wishlist!

For more details and to shop online, you can visit the Tara Jarmon site here.

Five for Silver, Six for Gold

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The Olympics is nearly over, and what an incredible run of success we’ve had! So proud of our fabulous Team GB. And how surprisingly well London have handled the influx of tourists, transport situations etc. Although I really musn’t jinx things. After all, there’s still a few days left for some potential cock-up…

In fashion terms, all this talk of medals, whether they be silver or gold (or even bronze), leads me to raise a style dilemma I often have.

Which one (silver or gold) feels more ‘me’? Who suits which one, and why? Sounds trivial I know, but it’s often something I consider when matching accessories with my outfit.

But before we get onto all that, take a look at some of my favourite shinies for the coming season:

 

 

 

Tilly clutch, House of Harlow 1960 / Rio bracelet, Monica Vinader / Artemis spiked watersnake and leather bag, Christian Louboutin / Stormy shoes, House of Harlow 1960 / Ring, Gaia Repossi for Zadig & Voltaire /  Metallic zig-zag headband, Missoni / Carmen sunglasses, House of Harlow 1960

How do you like these stunning metallic accessories for the coming season? I’m particularly lusting after House of Harlow’s Tilly clutch, and the ring by Repossi for Zadig & Voltaire, (or anything Repossi for that matter!) Forget pops of colour, metallics just really are the best accents for any look.

In all honesty, I’m a silver girl completely. I hope this doesn’t indicate I always come in second best or something!! (Although sport’s never been my strong suit to be fair!)

But silver’s just an everyday, wearable staple, and although I like to maintain a slight tan, it suits my fairer skin tone better.

Gold looks amazing on the right person, and is it just me or have you noticed that most bags feature gold hardware?? So I feel it’s not right unless I wear gold to match…

As a great compromise, I absolutely adore rose gold and that oxidised silver shade which I think adds an air of rockability.

Which do you prefer, gold or silver? And I hope you guys all enjoy the rest of the Olympics!

 

 

Label Love: Stefanel

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Stefanel F/W 2011

I’ve loved the Italian knitwear brand, Stefanel ever since a trip to Milan when I was sixteen. I stumbled across one of their stores in order to escape the sweltering 40 degree heat and found myself in the thralls of excitement that you only experience from discovering a great new label.

So I was happy to finally see a branch hit our UK shores, conveniently located on the King’s Road, surrounded by similar labels such as Zadig & Voltaire, Sandro, and The Kooples. Granted, it’s been around for a while so I was a bit slow off the mark in discovering it!

Stefanel, S/S 2012

What I love about Stefanel is that it’s fast fashion but with an Italian aesthetic. There’s lots of urban style tailoring, chunky knits, fur, and sharp but sensual pieces.

Their Fall/Winter 2012 collection’s only just been released in lookbook form, alongside their latest campaign featuring Karlie Kloss. But it looks insanely tempting to say the least- I’m just counting down the days til it’s available to buy! Christmas pressies sorted ;)