Topshop AW 11 Sneak Peek

Just as you're getting into the groove of all things Summer and you finally think that you've managed to navigate a fashionable wardrobe suitable for the temperamental British weather; along come the Autumn/Winter press days to swiftly send your fashion radar into a frenzy and have you mentally plotting buys for coats which aren't even available for another five months. For some reason I have only just gotten around to scoping out images of Topshop's AW 11 press day, so I am not entirely sure how I let the following images escape my radar as I literally love everything about the collection! Dalmation and leopard prints, faux fur chelsea boots and wedges, embellished shirts, sequin brothel creepers, 1940's inspired cocktail dresses with faux fur boleros and 70's inspired tailoring have resulted in a very glamorous, dynamic and vintage inspired collection. I already have a mighty long wishlist of items I'd love to get my hands on and I don't think I have ever been this excited about a high-street collection before...here's to a glamorous Fall!

Images via Company, The Philosophy of Beatnies, Fashionista Barbie, Alex Loves, EJStyle.

Jesse Jo Stark + Vans

(Image via: blckmagic.tumblr)


So I pretty much love Jesse Jo Stark's collection for Vans. If florals aren't your thing then this is a perfectly acceptable level of grunge to still maintain your fashion street cred with during the summer months. Upside of this collection being that it was designed by the god daughter of Cher, downside being that it probably won't ever be available in the UK. May have to start scoping out eBay if I ever want a piece because I really can't wait to live in those shorts and creepers.

Pucker Up

DKNY are offering you and your beau a designer prize in exchange for a picture of you both locking lips. Their 'Classic Kiss' competition will offer a DKNY handbag for her and a watch for him in return for their favourite DIY New York kiss moment. For those looking to add an extra special touch to their entries, DKNY stands at participating Debenhams stores will even have a professional photographer on-hand! To upload your photo and find out more information click here. So what are you waiting for? Get kiss happy and earn yourself some uber fancy prizes  for it!

The Outsider

Kirsten Dunst has collaborated with hipster favourite Band of Outsiders for their 'Girl' collection. Other collaborators/wearers of the brand include the famous faces of James Marsden, Steve Buscemi, Ryan Reynolds, Andrew Garfield, Jason Schwartzman and Marisa Tomei...just to name a few.

The lookbook is largely compromised of polaroid photographs, an aesthetic trademark of Band of Outsiders which aids with giving the campaign a slightly nostalgic and personal feel, almost as if Kirsten Dunst has taken all the photographs herself. I love the quintessential cuteness of the images (not to mention the clothes) and the last two images especially make me wish that Spring would hurry up!

Images via FashionGoneRogue

Spending Haul

The clutches of on-line shopping have grabbed me again and I've been rather naughty and deposited a large chunk of my wages with the one-stop fashion shop that is Nasty Gal. I decided to take the fiscal plunge and purchase the Sam Edelman boots I've been coveting for over a year, I'm planning to wear them with black skinnies or my leather skinny trousers and a grey marl tee. I also bought the Alexa dress (very similar to the one she wore on the cover of UK Elle?) which I think will look super cute with lace socks. I'm counting down the days to their arrival!

Spring On The Mind

Winter is officially here and all I can think about are breezy summer dresses and a life without the need for tights and a thousand layers. Recent Fashion Weeks haven't done much to help this either, with their exotic and insightful glimpse into Spring/Summer 2011. My favourite collection by far had to be Mulberry's. I wrote a little review of it a while ago and thought I'd post it now whilst I'm in my longing phase for sunnier days.

Mulberry SS11 - New York Fashion Week

Mulberry is the name on everyone’s lips at the moment, and after last year’s oh so stylish Alexa bags who can blame them? The line of coveted bags were an instant hit and an immediate sell out which succeeded in pushing Mulberry further into the fashion spotlight than it’s ever been before.  With Emma Hill, recent Creative Director of Mulberry, as one of the main forces behind Mulberry’s recent and rising success the pressure was on for her to continue to wow the fashion elite at New York Fashion Week.

Mulberry, of course, exceeded expectations once again and presented a fresh palette of pastel orange, dusty pink, white and cornflower blue with hints of trademark tan accessories. The collection was impeccably perfect for Spring/Summer with light floaty linen dresses and super feminine skirt suits. Rather than going down the typical floral pattern route for an obvious spring touch, rosettes and 3-D frills were instead added to dresses. Mulberry effortlessly succeeded in creating the ultimate pretty spring wardrobe for the modern girl about town. 

Images via www.Style.com

Domestic Disturbia

Iris van Berne is photographed by Damon Baker in a shoot which compromises of garbage glamour and fashionable fast-food. Sounds wrong but looks oh-so-sophisticated. Who knew that pegs could serve as such a fashionable head-piece?

Via www.fashiongonerogue.com