SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS ARE HAPPENING ALL AROUND EUROPE.
……Take a look at the mango site www.mango.com - they are really concentrating on the festival theme.
eg: Electronic music festival - Avante garde look: black and more black with acid touches.
Indie? Then opt for something like this?
Its, pretty, its colourful and flower power all the way.
BODEN = Classic, stylish attire. Great wardrobe staples that enter each summer season in some way.
Great yachting style.
http://www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Mens-Outfit-Ideas-127.html
I have always loved and worn the ‘Diesel’ label because it is lasting quality in relaxed style.
VOGUE - JESSICA BUMPUS FOLLOWS SOPHIA KOKOSALAKI
GREEK designer and London based Sophia Kokosalaki is to take the design helm of Diesel’s Black Gold line - the more expensive range, which made its debut in New York’s fashion week last year.
Her skill is tending to denim and contemporary casual, this venture will keep her noticed in the international fashion industry - which season will she appear?
It’s just another fashion experience to get excited about!
Check out : www.Diesel.com There’s 50% off numerous summer items.
I was thrilled to hear that Celebrity shoe designer JIMMY CHOO is about to launch a budget range for H & M in November this year. The footwear that is generally out of reach for everyday peoples lives costing more than a few hundred pounds.
Tamara Mellon says “its a privilege to be designing a collection for H & M”.
H & M window displays are well known on the High Street making it more affordable for the average person on the street to be wearing similar celebrity designs as they have in the past with the likes of Matthew Williamson, Roberto Cavalli, Viktor & Rolf to say but a few.
This will be the first time H & M have sold designer accessories so watch out and be ready for the JIMMY CHOO COLLECTION.
Jimmy Choo’s launch will not just include ladies shoes but this will be his first for clothing and men’s shoes!
IMAGE: Mail On Line
Range available in 200 stores worldwide including the main London shops.
Keep a look out for product details and prices available nearer the time.
Bring on quality ‘Glamourous and Sexy’ shoes and bags to the High Street in time for Christmas adding instant style to the simplest of outfits.
What joy.
I have been interested for a while as to what the rest of the world are doing to help the less fortunate and at the same time enjoying fine vintage fashion pieces.
AUSTRALIA
KYLIE April 09 in Melbourne was spotted browsing around in a local charity shop, then shoppers looked on stunned.
She splashed out, during this current economic crisis $40 on 2 summery dresses, skirt and a trendy little peaked hat at a SALVATION ARMY STORE. This actually wasn’t her first time, years before she was spotted at ‘SHAG’ Melbourne vintage clothing store.
USA
MILEY CYRUS was recently spotted browsing sale racks at KITSON BOUTIQUE where she purchased $14 ‘T’ shirt and $56 jeans.
RUSSIA
Russia is booming at the moment and buying vintage is a growing trend.
DASHA ZHUKOVA an enormously wealthy individual in her own right is the girlfriend of ROMAN ABRAMOVICH. She is a major influence in the fashion world with her own label KOVA & T, available in over 70 stores around the world. Russians belive they are the greatest luxury consumers on the planet, they have power and influence but becoming less brash and more cool so a blend of vintage in their fashion world will be great to see for the less fortunate.
This lead me to finding a piece written by Anna Ershova, a Russian Ukranian studying Ethics, Politics and Economics at Yale University who has looked at getting other Russian women getting a chance to enjoy something the more affluent women in Moscow and St. Petersburg only get to wear.
A Plethora of 2nd hand shops have started to thrive in Russia. Found generally in a basement of an apartment block. For lesser affluent Russians in the provincial cities, there is a shortage of decent clothing stores so this is a new beginning in finding high quality clothing they would only ever be able to purchase in Moscow - it’s a treasure trove - a dream coming true in other Soviet women being able to start their businesses and looking well dressed.
Its important for us worldwide to make an impact.
Fashionista congratulations go out to Welsh designer JEFF BANKS on receiving his CBE for services to the fashion industry.
Are you old enough to remember him hosting The Clothes Show TV Programme from Birmingham NEC, UK, he starred alongside Caryn Franklin…..I do!!
This inspired me to be where I am today.
He has actually been in the fashion industry for 40 years now, popular in the UK for his Debenhams creations and in 2010 will be opening not 1 but 2 shops in China. He has recently been designing for London’s 2012 Olympic bid.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/8097470.stm
Get noticed with innocence and embellish your feminine style.
LACE
LACE
RUFFLES
RUFFLES
BOWS
BOW
moonsparkonline.co.uk/dresses
The lace, satin and ruffle dress is from Lipsy £59.99/€70,74
The bow dress is from Dakota £27.99/€33,01
Suggestions:
ASOS
CARVELA - ASOS £50
1. Don’t know where to start? Think of your bank balance first.
2. Make over something you already have in your wardrobe.
3. It’s not necessary to look up the formal wear boutiques. Often
their dresses I find to be a bit dated and overpriced for what they
are.
4. Visit Zara for occasional floaty, feminine wear. They are
constantly changing their stock, its different to other high street
brands.
5. Look at living and giving shops for something vintage.
REMEMBER WITH A HAT - IT’S GETTING THE BALANCE RIGHT FOR YOUR OUTFIT AND SHAPE OF YOUR FACE. HAVE FUN EXPERIMENTING.
6. If you are considering wearing a hat (and it’s not compulsory) bear
in mind Miliners are exempt from giving a refund once the hat
has been purchased. It could be worthwhile you purchasing your
outfit first and take it along with you.
7. Cheaper option to a hat is to wear a head/hair piece.
8. Just buy a new pair of shoes and jewellery to an ensemble you
already have.
9. Dramatise your look with accessories such as long gloves,
statement jewels, an elegant stole/delicate scarf or handbag can
really help lift your look.
10. Less is more.
11. Don’t exactly match accessories - it looks cheap. Instead use
different textures.
12. Break in your shoes.
13. Underwear must fit properly.
14. Groom to perfection so you feel tip-top with immaculate make
up, nails and hair to complete your look from head to toe.
15. Enjoy the occasion, be comfortable and smile.
16. Don’t spoil your look by drinking too much champagne!
Michelle-Claire xx
Stuck for ideas?
You want to treat your father to something special?
Indulge your dad with some fashionably, adorable accessories.
Here’s a few ideas -look around the department stores or designer brand shops to work alongside your budget.
BRIGHTLY COLOURED DESIGNED SOCKS found in all major department stores. All dads were little boys once - get them to show their cheekiness by adding a brightness to their formal day at work by giving them a punchy pair of socks.
Silk scarfs are an elegant stylish major accessory item and can be worn all year in different ways. A great signature to a modern guy standing out in the crowd.
http://www.dunhill.com/en-gb/shoponline/accessories/hatsscarves/
HUGH BOSS SILK SCARF - TO BRIGHTEN UP ANY DAD’S SUMMER
BELTS ARE ALWAYS A GOOD OPTION - FIND OUT THE SIZE FIRST.
WEATHER CHECK - BE PREPARED!
I’VE CHOSEN THIS SO YOUR REAR END DOESN’T GET WET - IT’S PRACTICAL BUT GREAT WEAR FOR THE FESTIVAL EVENTS.
NO ONE WANTS A SOGGY BOTTOM, DO THEY!
I’VE OPTED FOR A KHAKI SINGLET BUT YOU OBVIOUSLY CAN GO WITH WHATEVER COLOUR TO SUIT YOUR SHIRT LAYER
ANYTHING LIKE THIS SHIRT IS A GOOD STAPLE IN YOUR WARDROBE AND WORKS FOR THE FESTIVAL SEASON WORN OVER THE TOP OF THE SINGLET.
FINISH WITH THESE GOOD LOOKING PUMPS TO GET YOU NOTICED.
YOU DON’T NEED WELLIES!
THE SUN WILL BE SHINING …………….Why not add some colourful shades - eg: RED, a BLUE hat and take a long some bright YELLOW Havaianas.
CHILLAX AND ENJOY THE MUSIC.
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