Fashion Swows 2011

Resort 2011

Prefall 2011

Couture Spring 2011

Bridal Spring 2011

Style 2011 Hair Model

Style 2011 Hair model

Style 2011 Hair model

Style 2011 Hair model

New York Fashion Week: Oscar de la Renta Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012

If there is a designer who has never gone to minimalism it’s Oscar de la Renta. His fashion creations have always been chic no matter what stage the country goes through. Now, with the recession over, the designer has moved even further than ever. His Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collection is totally luxurious.

 St. John’s Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collection was the first to have been presented during New York Fashion Week. And it was a good start since the brand that had been specializing exclusively on knit suits changed its direction and became more modern and youthful.

Have Fun With D&G Fall 2011 Collection! (Milan Fashion Week)

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana never do things by halves. If they decide to play with letters nothing can stop them from doing that. And here we are with that funny and youthful Fall/ Winter 2011/ 2012 collection (unveiled during Milan Fashion Week), covered with letters all over. Separate and unrelated letters, combined in words and even sensible and often amusing phrases.

London Fashion Week

La tradizione e sartorialità si uniscono felicemente all’innovazione nella collezione autunno/inverno 2011-2012 realizzata dal brillante designer malese Bernard Chandran, presentata in occasione dell’ultima edizione della London Fashion Week di cui è protagonista la raffinata eleganza che lo ha reso celebre, colori brillanti – rosso e fucsia – unitamente a nuance più scure, tessuti laminati, marabù, pizzo, pelle, volumi sofisticati – quali le magnifiche cappe – enfatizzati da sovrapposizioni di diversi materiali e suggestivi accessori quali le cinture in vinile che definiscono la silhouette.

Avril Lavigne - My Fashion Has Changed'

Avril Lavigne has revealed that her fashion sense has changed as she's grown up. Avril Lavigne has revealed her tastes in clothing have evolved over the years. The Canadian singer - who released her clothing range 'Abbey Dawn' last year - found fame at 17 with her hit Complicated, when she was famed for her tomboy skater look. But now aged 26, Avril Lavigne said she has moved on to more feminine styles.


BTW.... Avril Lavigne's 'What the Hell' Video.. The pop-punk princess released her first single in four years earlier in January, an anthem called 'What the Hell,' and the video for the tune hit the web on Sunday. The latest video by the "Sk8er Boi" singer, for her new single "What the Hell," has found its way onto the Internet. In it, Lavigne frolics in bed with her beau, only to lock him in their apartment and abandon him for a little "her" time as he follows in vain pursuit. "What the Hell" is the first single from Lavigne's upcoming album, Goodbye Lullaby (out on March 2).

Chanel Black Pearl

I was in need of a replacement Inimitable masacra and took a wander down to my local Chanel counter to pick one up. Whilst there I had a quick paint of the new Chanel Black Pearl nail polish and was hooked, I loved it so needless to say a bottle came home with me.

It is a dark gunmetal grey with the tiniest hint of teal/ turquoise shimmer which is beautiful when it catches the light.

I've tried to capture it as best I can on photo but try it out if you can! It looks really great with my silver rings and is actually my first nail polish with a shimmer to it, all of my others are creme. It must be special!

Little Birds

Hope you all had a good weekend, sad to see it go, last week was so hectic with multiple tests and projects and assignments all due it was nice to have a chill weekend! Too bad tommorow Im right back to it.

Next week sometime I've decided I really need to go out and check out some of the stores, I've been so excited to see some of the new spring items but really haven't gotten a chance. Theres so many things and colors Im excited for. One thing I already know is I want is all things sparrows! Or maybe just birds, Im not really sure if every bird outline I see is technically a sparrow, but for some reason I've really become obsessed with the idea of bird prints and jewelry. I blame it on Chanel.

Check out the sparrow action I noticed in BCBGenerations spring ad!

Awesome right? What are you excited for this spring?

Blog im loving

I guess this blog, Cats and Rocking Chairs won't be new to many of you but it is a recently discovered find for me. It has quickly become of of my favourite personal style blogs out there. Created by Morven from Scotland with attainable high street finds put together in a cool quirky way with fabulous top knots! If you haven't already - check it out here....

All images: Cats and Rocking Chairs

FACE cream

I've been using two new moisturisers recently and have given them a good trial and thought I'd post my big thumbs up here.

My skin is normal / dehydrated. My skin is usually only dehydrated during the colder weather and while it doesn't cause any visible effects on my skin I can feel tightness and lack of moisture all over my face and it can sometimes look a bit lack lustre.

I have raved about FACE Stockholms hand cream before, Face Stockholm is a Swedish brand, 25 years old and creates natural, simple, clean skincare and make-up products. I was very excited to see they now deliver in the UK and have a new store in Manchester on King St.

I chose two moisturisers, The Advanced Hydration Vitamin Cream and the Orange Cream.

Advanced Hydration Vitamin Cream £35.

This cream is very emollient and I've found myself using this more often at night time as it is one of the heaviest creams I've used, the smell I would describe as a botanical smell, quite medical but in a herb kind of way.

A small amount goes a long way and I know once I've applied this before bed I'll wake up with amazingly soft skin the morning after. This cream saved my skin over the month or so we had the big freeze, I had to let it sink in for a while on my skin before applying any make-up but I felt it working as a barrier all day. I would recommend this cream to anyone with dry skin, mature skin or someone wanting a great working night cream.

Orange Cream £37.50.

This cream is what it says on the tin! It smells gorgeous, think of freshly peeled satsumas and you'll get the idea. It is a lighter cream than the one above and is packed full of vitamins.

The vitamin C brightens my skin and also acts as a light exfoliater, brilliant for anyone with fine lines. I call this my 'morning after the night before cream'. As soon as its on my face my skin feels better and looks brighter and perked up, great after a heavy night out.

I use this cream most days and can be used morning and night, it will be lovely in the summer as a lighter alternative to the Hydration cream above.

This cream I would recommend to anyone, its light yet rich and although that doesn't make too much sense, when its on your skin you can feel it.

Matt has also had his paws on this as he can't get enough of the smell and how nice it feels too, it would make an ideal post shave cream actually.

You can find more information on the creams and all the other skincare available here http://www.facestockholm.co.uk/ as well as the make up range.

I think the packaging is fantastic, simple and chic and I'd love to have a collection displayed in my bathroom (the bathroom products are very tempting). I'm definitely going to be investing in more FACE Stockholm.

Obakki S/S 11

Beaches and Sunsets, whats not to love?

Im very impressed, Vancouver is really starting to come out in the fashion world! ;)

photos: studdedhearts

Craving khaki

I only have a couple of pieces of khaki clothing in my wardrobe but I find it so easy to wear and it seems to be a good colour for me. I'm determined to get a few new items for spring and summer, here are several that have caught my eye.

Rolling Hills

I saw these photos on fashion gone rogue last week, and had to share! Theres just something so nice and relaxing about these photos, very appealing to me right now considering how exhausted I am from this week, I dont know why, but something made me sleep a good chunk of this day away, I guess you just need one of those recovery days once and awhile. Hope you all have a good weekend! =)

Blog im loving

Today's blog is Life In Travel written by Hanh. Super stylish, a wardrobe and shoe collection to make you a bit green with envy and inspiring photos from her world travels.

All images from http://life-in-travel.blogspot.com/