Zatchels Goes Nude for Spring/Summer 2014

Zatchels launch a new colour edit to the leather patent quilted collection of bags

Nude quilted leather satchel £135

Available in satchel in sizes 11.5-17.5”, tote, micro satchel, barrel bag, saddle bag and clutch.

Nude quilted saddle bag £65

To mark the occasion Zatchels will be running a series of promotional campaigns and competitions through their social media and their home page plans homage to nude chic for a whole week!
 

Nude quilted leather tote bag £145

Available online at 

www.zatchels.com
and in store at the Zatchels boutique at Westfield London 

Direct link is:

http://www.zatchels.com/bags.html?cat=111

 

Debenhams SS14 Occassion Wear - ready for the Wedding Season

Main rules for wedding guests outfits are NOT to wear white/ivory/cream and try not to upstage the bride.
Here are a few new season dresses from Debenhams - not ivory or cream but can't promise that you won't outshine everyone there including the bride.
Shine bright in a Pearce Fiona sunny yellow gown £120

Don't have to catch the bride's bouquet. Wear your own florals with this Debut prom style dress £99

Everything is peachy in this Debut gown £125

White/cream may be a no no but black is becoming very popular at weddings. Here is the ultimate Little Black Occassionwear Dress  from Debut £190

Accessories complete the outfit.

And there are no rules saying you can't accessorize in white/ivory and cream

www.debenhams.com

Get ready for the Summer Racing Season with Chesca

www.chescadirect.co.uk

 Fascinators left to right

Pink Feather Rose Fascinator £150

http://www.chescadirect.co.uk/products/2445-pink-feather-rose-fascinator

Black medium Plate Fascinator £95

http://www.chescadirect.co.uk/products/2586-pre-order-only-black-medium-plate-fascinator

Ivory/black lace Grand Hatinator £120

http://www.chescadirect.co.uk/products/2527-ivory-black-lace-grand-hatinator

Grey/ivory Feathers Mid Hatinator £105

http://www.chescadirect.co.uk/products/2421-grey-ivory-feathers-mid-hatinator

Dresses left to right:

Black/ivory Lace panel Pintuck Pleat dress £245

http://www.chescadirect.co.uk/products/2524-black-ivory-lace-panel-pintuck-pleat-dress

Royal Blue Pintuck jersey dress £245

http://www.chescadirect.co.uk/products/2538-royal-blue-pintuck-jersey-dress-with-3-4-length-sleeves

Jade Crush Pleat Layered dress £125

http://www.chescadirect.co.uk/products/2567-pre-order-jade-crush-pleat-layered-dress

Royal Blue corded Lace dress with scallop neckline £180

http://www.chescadirect.co.uk/products/2537-royal-blue-corded-lace-dress-with-scallop-neckline

Sparkle this season with the new Dulcie Watch from STORM

Embedded with Swarovski Crystals, the Dulcie from STORM is a delicate timepiece with a beautiful multi chain strap. This luxurious watch features a highly polished strap and case, which complements the sparkle of the crystals to make it a girls best friend.
Available now

http://www.stormwatches.com/watches/womens/dulcie-30894

RRP: Gold, Rose Gold £129.99 Silver £99.99

Viviane Sassen portrays Acne Studios Spring Summer 2014 collection

The ongoing collaboration between photographer Viviane Sassen and Acne Studios sees a milestone with a new series of images for the Spring/Summer 2014 collection.
Sassen’s continuous exploration of the intersection between art and fashion is visualised in images dominated by a strong contrast between white and primary colours.

Viviane Sassen is one of the most progressive figures in contemporary fashion photography. Her innovative and slightly surreal style challenges conventions and expands the boundaries of fashion.

In 2007 Sassen received the Prix de Rome and in 2011 she was awarded the International Centre of Photography Infinity Award for Applied and Fashion Photography.

In 2013 she exhibited in the Central Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. In late 2012, the first Viviane Sassen retrospective exhibition was launched at the Huis Marseille museum in Amsterdam and is still touring to new cities.

The images will premiere in Paris during fashion week, where they will be seen on kiosks all over the city

H&M Studio Autumn/Winter 2014 at Paris Fashion Week

Last night, H&M Studio, the new name for H&M’s seasonal collection of key pieces, presented its autumn 2014 catwalk show during Paris fashion week. Held at the Grand Palais in front of 600 guests, including Miranda Kerr, Jessica Alba and Solange Knowles, models such as Andreea Diaconu, Joan Smalls, Izabel Goulart and Saskia wore the look of the season: nonchalant attitude of the 21st century, mixing feminine with masculine styles.

The collection will be available in around 250 stores worldwide, as well as online, from September 4, 2014.
 The mood of the collection was dominated by a mix of feminine with masculine, with slip dresses and draped tops worn under men’s blazers, biker and aviator jackets.
Fabrics included silk crepe, silk satin, fine cashmere and velvet. Fake fur coats added texture with detailing from sequin and stone embroidery.
For the show, the historical Grand Palais was transformed into an abstract cityscape, with graphic architectural lines and billboards punctuating the space. At the head of the space was a stage, on which the upcoming French star HollySiz gave a live performance throughout the show.

H&M Studio is the new name for H&M’s key seasonal fashion collection. With its own dedicated design team, each season H&M Studio will offer a limited-edition collection of the hottest looks and statement pieces.

ACTRESS ROSE BYRNE RECEIVES 2014 WOMEN IN FILM MAX MARA FACE OF THE FUTURE AWARD®

Actress Rose Byrne will be the next recipient of the Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award® in recognition of her outstanding acting achievement and embodiment of style and grace.  She will be honored at the 2014 Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards® on Wednesday, June 11^th at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Emmy and Golden Globe nominated Rose Byrne has established herself as a rising star of the big screen.   In addition to starring on the critically acclaimed television show "Damages" for five seasons, Byrne's film credits include "Bridesmaids," "Get Him to the Greek," "Insidious," "Place Beyond the Pines" and "Troy."  She will next be seen in "Neighbors," "This is Where I Leave You," and "Annie."

The Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award®, inaugurated at Women In Film’s 2006 Crystal + Lucy Awards®, is given to an actress who is experiencing a turning point in her career through her work in the film and television industries, through her contributions to the community at large, in recognition of her outstanding achievements, and her embodiment of style and grace. Past recipients have been Hailee Steinfeld, Chloë Grace Moretz, Katie Holmes, Zoë Saldana, Elizabeth Banks, Ginnifer Goodwin, Emily Blunt and Maria Bello.

Radley brings out Stylish Rucksack

www.radley.co.uk

Available now on direct link

http://www.radley.co.uk/copley-large-backpack/

Danish brand Skagen launches new stand alone stores in London

Danish brand Skagen has opened two new stand alone stores in London – one in Westfield White City and the other in Westfield Stratford.

 Providing an insight to the Danish lifestyle the brand stocks products from watches and jewellery to leather bags and accessories. With a glass front, the brand goes for stylish minimalism but defnintely not plain.

 Inspired by the wide open seas that border the seaside village of Skagen, their Klassik watch collection introduces the new women’s leather watch with bright turquoise or coral leather strap as well as the more neutral sand and light grey straps. http://www.skagenwatch.co.uk/store/SkagenUK/en_GB/shop/womens/womens_watches.html#N=cas_f4_ntk_cs%3AKlassik&Nf=p_min_price|BTWN+0+259

Hot Squash Fashion with technology to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer

www.hotsquash.com

 

Omar Mansoor Autumn/Winter 2014 collection at London Fashion Week

This season, designer Omar Mansoor synonymous to couture eveningwear decided to show his newly launched prêt line at London Fashion Week, giving us all hope of actually owning one of his creations.

For AW14 Mansoor chose a romantic colour palette of high contrasting black, ivory and ruby red taking his inspiration from the traditional English wedding colour scheme.

Combining eastern crafting techniques with western silhouettes, the collection includes delicate embroidery, layers of sheer fabrics, asymmetrical hemlines and dramatic necklines symbolising fun, and the celebration of beauty.

His prêt line includes the on trend jumpsuits with both full length trousers and shorts. Fabrics used are silk jersey, crepes and sheer nets blended with Lycra.

But mansoor can’t help adding one of his evening gowns in to the collection.

Some of the collection are available at Amaka in London’s Westfield Designer Village and Creativations Chelsea on London’s Fulham Road. Contact Omar himself if you fancy owning one of his creations.

info@omarmansoor.com

 

Debenhams Spring/Summer 2014 Swimwear preview

Get ready for your summer holidays and start checking out Debenhams' gorgeous swimwear:

Combining a pink floral design with a monochrome graphic print is Red Herring Aztec Tropical collection. Above is the bustier top £18, high waist bottoms £14, and matching Backpack £29.50

Colour blocking is Principles colour block swimsuit £30 and Triangles kaftan £39.50. The black panel at the side of the swimsuit gives the illusion of a slimmer body.

Reger by Janet Reger photo floral kimono £40, Photo floral top £29.50, Photo floral high waist bottoms with skirt £26

The first three swimwear kept to the light pink/coral colour palette whilst Butterfly by Matthew Williamson enters in to the tropical rain forest greens with its Leaf collection.

Bikinis are not just for the slimmer figure as the above Shadow twist bandeau top £29.50 and Shadow ruched bottoms £18 live up to its 'Gorgeous' name brand in plus sizes. Teamed with matching kimono.
All soon to be available from Debenhams stores and online:

www.debenhams.com

London Fashion Week AW14: Day 3 of People Watching

Model and presenter Ashley James (of the Made in Chelsea fame) taking a break from all the catwalk shows and chilling out aboard the Shopcade party bus outside London Fashion Week Somerset House. Ashley's dress is from Mink Pink.

Conceptual artist Pandemonia looked fresh in spring green on the front row of the Basharatyan V catwalk show. But where's her dog Snowy??

All in white was milliner Tracy Rose on the front row waiting for the Zeynep Tosun show to begin.

Video of JOSEPH Autumn/Winter 2014 Catwalk Show - London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week AW14- Day 2 of People Watching

Fashion journalist icons Hilary Alexander and Suzy Menkes looked happy and relaxed whilst they waited for the Bernard Chandran show to begin.

Also at the Bernard Chandran show was conceptual artist Pandemonia with her dog Snowy.  Pandemonia looked serene in shades of cool green

Models Erin O'Connor and Jourdon Dunn on the Debenhams catwalk - awh you guessed it, it's me!

At the end of a day packed with attending shows, milliner Tracy Rose was seen relaxing at the DASH magazine party.

London Fashion Week AW14: Day 1 of People Watching

At the J. JS Lee catwalk show, Tracy Rose, milliner and co-author of Fashion Fabulous London was looking fabulous herself in one of her creations - the Seashell hat with blue organza fabric attached representing the sea. Check out the matching sea shell handbag!

On the front row of the Ones To Watch show, conceptual artist Pandemonia and presenter Prince Cassius were also the ones to watch! Both were having a great hair day, but then again they always do! Pandemonia with a hint of pink and Prince with his amazing 'Fro style.

Classically trained Soprano Natalie Coyle was also on front row of the 'Ones To Watch'. She couldn't resist cuddling Pandemonia's dog Snowy.

The Made In Chelsea cast were out in full force at the Ong-Oaj Pairam show : Binky, Louise and Mark-Francis