Outfit Of The Day

Somehow this outfit really shouldn't work. Somehow it really does. The combination of black sequin trousers, sheer socks paired with black platforms, an oversized fur coat and a mane of blonde bed hair just screams 70's cool. Serious love for this lady's style.

Image found via Trash&Vodka

Leather, Spikes and Shearling Galore!

I have decided that I am no good at Summer dressing. I prefer layering and this is something which unfortunately is quite hard to achieve in the heat without running the risk of turning into something of a sweaty mess. I'd be lying if I said that I hadn't tried Summer layering already, twice this month I have donned my Shearling jacket only to literally tear it off as soon as I get outside realising my hopeful mistake. I think I am in a state of Autumn dressing denial. Anywhoo, it is only natural then that I should get all excited about the A/W 10 collection previews for certain high street stores. My favourite of course being Topshop's. I've said it before and I shall say it again, their Summer collections are bland. However their Winter collections are something of a winner with a multitude of looks and a mix of luxurious fabrics inspired by street style, bloggers and the runway; they most definitely are the leaders of the high street in that respect.

Once again exceeding expectations, the lookbook for their A/W 10 collection has impressed all. There are details upon details and each one more impressive than the last. A silver spike trim on a cloak for instance. Or a cotton tee layered underneath a metal bra perhaps. Personally I love everything I've seen and it has made me just that little more excited for Autumn time. The only thing I could possibly be worried about now is my Autumn bank balance.

P.S. Just before I published this post I noticed that I had wrote A/W 11 about twenty times. So excited for Autumn am I that apparently I'm a year ahead!

Images via Style Bubble

For Reasons Such As This...

I really need to move down to London. I could brave the tube and the threat of student poverty for the snippets of passing glamour.

Via Susie Bubble

Crocodile Friends

Walter Van Beirendonk's designs can always be relied upon to add a little humour relief to the often intense atmosphere and structured creations of fashion week. True to form, his Spring/Summer 2011 collection did not fail to disappoint with life size crocodile and tiger bags clinging ferociously onto the backs of their owners.

Walter Van Beirendonk states an almost child-like inspiration behind the design: 'I really wanted to make huge bags, which look almost like a doll friend, I guess like a teddy bear, that you can take out with you.'

However the main catalyst behind the wonderful creatures is Van Beirendonk's love of nature: 'I use fashion to communicate messages, statements and ideas which pop up in my head. Of course I realize that it is extremely difficult to change the world. But, if I could change one thing, I would save nature and the animals. They are so fragile, but so extremely beautiful and precious.'

Images and quotes via Vice Style

Cracked Up

Nails are really having their moment this season. Everything from Leopard Print to Transfers to Diamonds are an acceptable form of nail wear. However BYS Nails are really throwing something into the mix. Hailing from Australia, the brand has come forth with Cracked...a nail polish that upon drying creates tiny cracks for the ultimate grunge inspired look.

I love the pop of pink under the black and this would be great for layering over other nail polishes. However I can't help feeling that in person this may just look like a nail job gone bad? What are your thoughts?

Images via Nylon