Thursday, 28 July 2011

#TodayI'mWearing - Weds 27th July 2011

Okay, so it's late (very late) but it's here. finally. ahem....
 Anita Darling wears Silk White Blouson Zara, Chartreuse (under blouse) Zara, Silk White Biker Blazer Reiss, Jeans Citizens of Humanity, Bag Chloe, Shoes DKNY.
Natalia wears Gold Knit Blouse Zara, Jeans Emporio Armani, Shoes Salvatore Ferragamo.

Following on from my last feature - The Stylish Jacques Townhouse Launch ... here is a quick snap from the Wardrobe of Wonders!

xx

A Stylish Soiree It Was... The Jacques Townhouse Launch!

It's that time of the year again... the Jacques Townhouse is back in London with plenty of shimmer, glimmer and style to please even the girliest of Darlings! I attended the launch evening and managed to get a few snaps in early before it got busy with sea of rouge-lipped beauties! This is what you call a 'proper' townhouse party... once inside you are handed your own Jacques key to the bar and sea of rather charming gentlemen are ready to escort you into whichever room you choose...! Ahh the Jacques was flowing, the music was playing and there were plenty of cupcakes and pretty little doughnuts to keep you going all night. After chatting to some industry insiders, stylists, writers and insiders of LOOK and Glamour Magazine, we found ourselves heading to the dress up room where we were welcomed by rails of vintage and current fashion finds and a set to have your very own photoshoot! Ahh each time a group of ladies walked in you could see their faces light up with excitement!
Photographer Terrence Webb was on board this year as the Jacques Photographer - I'll add our final images shortly ! Next up...? The Beauty Room ;) filled with beauty finds and a little haven where we were pampered with massages and a manicure. You can choose to have your make up done by professional make up artists and sit in your very own 'Supermodel' chair.
It doesn't end there... theres a creative room where you can customise a Jacques bag, make pretty headbands and the gorgeous outdoor area ...Ahh don't get me started on how pretty it all was! For more information on the Jacques Townhouse and drinks, visit Jacques on facebook... you'll be pampered I say pampered!

LOVE : this time it's Chloe Moretz....

Supernatural. 432 Pages of Discipline, Obsession & Desire. And Chloe Moretz. Pure. Romantic. Enchanting. Beguiling. And somewhat Victorian. What's not to LOVE about this cover? In fact, I love it more than Elle Fanning's Cover. There. I said it.

Karlie Kloss Sizzles in Gucci AW '11 : Harper's Bazaar Australia

The September 2011 Issue of Harper's Bazaar Australia sees Karlie Kloss in a striking Magenta Gucci number from the AW '11 Collection... that image, with 'Super SEPTEMBER issue' plastered across it, certainly works a treat! This is a seriously hot cover that I can't take my eyes off... !

David Beckham collaborates with H&M on new Bodywear line!

And it's not just a one off collaboration either... ! David Beckham will be collaborating with H&M to create a Body wear line that will be available to millions of his fans, in a long term partnership! We're talking around 40 countries worldwide - that's around 1800 stores where the line will be available to purchase, being launched seasonally... and get this... the first launch is to coincide with Valentine's Day 2012. Cute.

“Over the past year, I’ve been developing my Bodywear range with my team and I’m extremely positive about what we have designed and produced,” says David Beckham. “The final piece in the jigsaw was a retail partner who has the vision and capability to distribute these products globally. In H&M we have found the perfect partner to collaborate with going forward, I’m excited and looking forward to showcasing the range to H&M customers from February.”
“David Beckham is a true icon both of sport and style. It is incredibly exciting for H&M to be entering into a long-term partnership with him for his DAVID BECKHAM Bodywear line. It is the start of an amazing adventure for us at H&M. Valentine’s Day in 2012 is going to be a very exciting time indeed”, says Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s Head of Design.
With so many couture designers collaborating with H&M, it's great to see that H&M are looking to also collaborate with Sports Icons that so many of us look up to.

The Fun Has Finally Begun... at Harrods of course!

Watch something spectacular happening on the roof of Harrods of London...

Yes. That really is something quite spectacular taking place on the roof of Harrods... ahh the fun has finally begun! Harrods of London have officially opened their Christmas Shop ... think I'll join Santa in Harrods and raid the decorations early this year!!!

Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Currently loving Trisori...

A Jewellery brand that's caught my eye of late is Trisori ... colourful and bold pieces that enhance the independance and fun in women, with a touch of glamour of course! Synonymous of quality, design, and attention to detail, Trisori is an Italian Jewellery brand, established in 2009, focusing on beautiful pieces that can be worn day to night. 
It was actually the bangles and cuffs that caught my attention at first, and upon further exploring... I came to realise that I wanted everything! Here are some of my favourites...
The Grace Bangle is beautifully woven Silk, available in a range of colours and perfect for a touch of fun - I would wear it for a pop of safari colour with a nude/camel/khaki ensemble for work (the Gold band gives it that sophisticat edge). For night, stack a few Grace bangle up on one arm and you're good to go! These bangles look amazing for full on glamour, stacked on both arms with an evening jumpsuit (be sure to keep everything else on the accessories front SIMPLE)! The Grace Bangle : £59.00
One of the most popular pieces is the Bubbles Necklace. A Gold plated Necklace with Black Onyx Stones and Brown Resin Inset that gives the perfect 'gilded' evening look yet screams elegance! This adds femininity when peaking through under a crisp White Shirt (top button undone obvs!) and is gorgeous when paired with the classic LBD .... and the modern LWD (Little White Dress)! Bubbles Necklace : £149.00
Ahh could earrings be anymore glamorous... yet elegant... yet so classic and appear so timeless...??!! For ultimate evening glamour and sparkle, you'll want Claire, with Green Zircon (no not that Claire, I mean the earrings!) - pure Hollywood Glamour when paired with a full length Gown !!! Claire Earrings : £139.00

Win £1000 to spend at HARRODS.COM !

Yes... You DID read that right! To Celebrate Harrod's ever increasing following on Twitter, one lucky follower will win £1000 to spend online at Harrods.com once the Harrods Twitter account reaches a whopping 50,000 followers ! With over 700 brands on offer at Harrods.com, including luxury clothing brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Antonio Berardi and Michael Kors, and accessories -think Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin and Lanvin, there has never been a better time to treat yourself and shop online!

Now that sounds like a pretty good treat from Harrods don't you think...?! All you have to do is follow @HarrodsofLondon and once they've reached 50,000 followers, one lucky follower will be notified via a tweet! How easy is that??!!


To be kept in the know with special events, exciting celebrity appearances, and new and exclusive products, 'Like' Harrods on facebook too! Trust me... they're a lovely bunch and definitely know what excellent customer service means too!

Elle Fanning for LOVE Magazine : Fall 2011 Issue Six

A truly enchanting cover indeed! Elle Fanning looks every part the whimsical fairytale character on the Fall 2011 Cover of LOVE Magazine... It's an image that draws the eyes and mind right in - cannot wait to read this one. In fact, that excitable feeling of opening a storybook back when I was younger seems to have just revisited me!

Some Tributes paid to Amy Winehouse...

"She was my musical soulmate and like a sister to me. This is one of the saddest days of my life." Mark Ronson.

"i cant even breath right now im crying so hard i just lost 1 of my best friends. i love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you!" Kelly Osbourne.

"The way tears are streaming down my face. Such a loss." Jessie J.

"Truly sad news about Amy Winehouse. My heart goes out to her family. May her troubled soul find peace." Demi Moore.

RIP Amy... You will be greatly missed but never forgotton xx

Friday, 22 July 2011

Escale à L.A. Vogue Paris presents Lara, Freha, Natasha, Isabeli & More...

Inez & Vinoodh have captured a whole host of models : Natasha Poly, Freha Beha Erichsen, Lara Stone, Isabeli Fontana and Arizona Muse, for the August 2011 Issue of Vogue Paris. Emmanuelle Alt, Melanie Ward and Suzanne Koller took to Los Angeles, California to style the 13 page spread titled 'Escale à L.A' with designs from Super Brands Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Isabel Marant, Tom Ford, Loewe and more...! The vibe of the shoot is extremely urban with the styling bringing small sudden doses of high-octane glamour. A brilliant result - whoever made the decision to put these 5 models together infront of Inez & Vinoodh's lens is genius!

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

FIRST LOOK : OPI AW '11 TOURING AMERICA COLLECTION!

Here's a Wednesday Treat : A sneak peak of the OPI Autumn Winter '11 Touring America Collection... (don't say I don't treat you!) ... The Touring America AW'11 Collection is a range of 12 trend-setting OPI Nail Colours representing the ultimate American Dream! 
Lucky me got to try some of the collection...
 
Pinky : My Address Is "Hollywood" --- A deep Rosy Pink with a light Golden Glimmer
Ring Finger : Color To Diner For --- Berry Red with Gold Glimmer
Middle Finger : I Brake For Manicures --- A Gorgeous Plum with Grape Undertones
Index Finger : Uh-Oh Roll Down The Window --- Lovely Olive Green
I thought my favourite would be the Olive Green shade, but upon trying, I can't decide ! Each colour is so different that I can't quite compare! I'm looking forward to wearing the darker tones nearer Autumn, and am loving that OPI have included shades that also work really well for the transitional period from August to September... My Address is Hollywood is going to be a great pick me up when the weather is on a downer and Uh-Oh Roll Down The Window and I Brake For Manicures is definitely going to be used (a lot) over LFW! Hmmm I'm thinking Date night calls for Color To Diner For ... What do you think? 
The OPI Touring America AW '11 Collection will be available later this year and each shade costs £10.50.

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Claudia Schiffer Covers Vogue Germany : The August 2011 Issue

MODE, KUNST & GLAMOUR - An Issue that really does scream "MADE IN GERMANY" indeed!!! Claudia Schiffer looks a.m.a.z.i.n.g on the August 2011 cover of Vogue Germany... it's pure perfection with Chanel-like precision (think AW '11 Chanel Collections - the lace over the face...remember?). Although this is a cover I would imagine more fit for Harper's Bazaar UK - I love it for the cover of Vogue Germany!

The SCANDALOUS Hair...

As most say (well... as the Scandal-lasses say), Scandal is always at the heart of every good night out... ermm I think it's also at the heart of every girl's hair too! We've all had hair scandals at some point, whether it be the ultimate : chewing gum stuck in hair, the mistake of trying to cut your own fringe... (oh no you didn't?!) or hair dye going wrong resulting in bleached/green/straw hair that resembles a scarecrow (ergh!).
The Scandalous Range is for Hair that gets people talking - Wild, Playful and Unapologetic, Scandalous enables you to experiment with all sides of your personality from a quiff to curls, big hair to rock chick waves or even super sleek 'I don't take any bullshit' kinda hair!
Such is the Irresistibly Straight Smoothing Cream that holds a special blend of conditioning and styling ingredients that help to relax the waves, making styling a breeze and leaving hair sleek and smooth. Yes. It does indeed give you that 'I don't take any bullshit' kinda hair - really, really poker straight.
I put this product to test with the help of my younger (and scandal-lass) sister who does actually have quite a job on her hands looking after her very long unruly locks! Here's a few points Raveena put together about her hair :
  • Unruly hair
  • Thick hair - sometimes feels coarse
  • Often get strays when straightening
  • Difficult to tame
  • Always have to use straighteners
  • Becomes frizzy quickly - especially in the rain!

And what Raveena thought of the product : 

"Anyone that knows me well knows that I have a rather unruly head of hair. It’s thick, it’s tangly, it’s unpredictable. This is exactly why I tend not to splurge on smoothing creams or detanglers, because I haven’t really come across one that can really solve the problem I like to call my mane (really, I think I might have been a lion in my last life). Anita, knowing this, kindly let me review this ‘Irresistibly Straight Smoothing Cream’. I was curious about the results as the cream claims to ‘get people talking’ and ‘leave hair sleek, smooth and really, really straight’. Excuse the cliché, but it really does do what it says on the tin, or in this case, the tube. I did as told, and applied from root to tip on towel dried hair, and then blow dried straight with a paddle brush. After a thorough inspection, I decided that it really did work. My hair looked shiny and sleek, with not a single fly-away. I could feel the difference, I nearly cried of joy when I realised the ever growing tangles and knots in my hair had done a disappearing act!  And it really did get people talking, my friends saw a noticeable difference. As someone who loves to try new hairstyles, it really was a relief to see myself with dead straight hair. If it worked on my mane, it certainly will on yours. One could say it’s hard to find hair products that are affordable and actually work. Well I think I’ve found the answer!" Raveena Ubhi.

So time for some Straight talking... 
You don't want to see a single kink ruining your hair. Check.
Frizz? You're having none of it. Check.
Hair so sleek and straight that we can see our reflection in it. Check.
You don't want to break the bank. Check (this stuff retails at £4.99!)
It's available on your local highstreet. Check. It's available in Superdrug.
It's available online. Check. www.be-scandalous.com.
It does what it claims to. CHECK!

Nude Findings ... Tom Ford

This isn't the first time I'm featuring Tom Ford Lipsticks. They are that good that I find myself wanting to share with you - again, just how good they are. Not the brights, no, we've done that. It's the Nude hues that have me hooked right now.
I don't believe there is one particular shade in the fleshtone family that suits each person, because our skin tone changes from season to season - so surely one nude lipstick can't do the job all year round can it? A few years ago I had thought I had found the perfect shade. A creamy caramel colour that really did do the job - but not every time. I realised soon after in photos that it wasn't looking as great on me because I had lost the colour from my summer tan when I had first bought it and it was so close to my (then) pasty skintone that I looked like I had no lips!
I now change from using one nude lipcolour to another - depending on the time of the year and my skintone. It's not about that one colour anymore, it's about the variety of shades a brand might have in one colour family.
Tom Ford Lipsticks are extremely high in quality - the packaging is luxe and they are well-pigmented lipsticks that look opaque on lips with very little layering required. To add to it, the Private Blend Lip Collection is Vanilla scented and they last for hours! I can easily go through 5-6 hours without having to reapply - you do lose the shine once you've eaten a meal but the colour is still intact which I find impressive.
I'm currently hooked on the lighter shades - particularly Nude Blush and Pink Dusk... I've found Pink Dusk to be very flattering and after reading many different reviews it's clear to me that this one shade seems to work on nearly all skintones! It's a lightweight Pale Pink with a smidgen of Nude to it and the shade seems to instantly give the illusion of healthy well moisturised plump lips - a universal lip colour...
 PINK DUSK
On the other hand, I find Nude Blush to be alot cooler - a shade I look forward to wearing in the Winter months with smoky eyes as seen at the Jason Wu AW '11 Collections but I can wear it now with a little gloss against tanned skin and defined cheekbones for a high-gloss summer look. It's also great patted on lips with fingers for that really natural look...
 NUDE BLUSH
Due to the colours being high in pigment, these lipsticks should last you for quite some time - and I really do believe that in just 12 shades, Tom Ford has managed to create a collection that works with nearly every skin tone, and is pure decadence in quality!

The Private Blend Lip Color can be purchased at selected Tom Ford Counters priced at £35.00 each. The entire 12 piece set can be purchased at around £400 in a presentation box...  

Thursday, 14 July 2011

Style Crush : Balmain, Emilio Pucci, Oscar de la Renta & Marchesa

How Stunning is this gorgeous Marchesa Gown...?! The ethereal White Gown has a Sari style detail to it with an asymmetric shoulder line and plenty of fine fabric flowing down the arm... this was made for an 'other-worldly' Goddess... I absolutely lovelovelove it! Blake's choice of make up and plaited chignon work extremely well - adding to the look rather than distracting from it.
Emma Watson opted for a one shoulder sequin dress by Balmain paired with patent wedges by Christian Louboutin for The Late Show with David Letterman - the slick hair and midnight shade of the dress makes this look scream Parisienne Glamour whilst the delicate Silk Tulle peekin through give it a softer edge, I love Emma's choice of minimal accessories !
Ahh this Emilio Pucci Gown looks stunning on Jennifer Lopez!! The Forest Green Gown features cut away details and one arms worth of bling... something J-lo clearly loves! Tbh, when does Jennifer ever really get it wrong? She always looks gorgeous !
Sarah Jessica Parker stepped out in a strapless Oscar de la Renta Gown that had a summery vibe to it, paired with a crisp Navy Blazer and strappy White Sandals, this is how to dress down a Red Carpet look...the right way! I love that it looks thrown together yet so polished! Sarah has nailed this look... the perfect balance!

Freida Pinto Covers Interview Magazine : The August 2011 Issue

WOW. This has to be the most striking cover I have seen lately! Interview Mag have captured a Red-hot close up of Freida Pinto - this is a smouldering cover shot and I love the chosen colour palette used in post production. Love it!

Burberry Bodies... First Up : Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

To launch their new fragrance 'Burberry Body', Burberry have put together a striking campaign featuring a new body each month wearing just one thing...the classic Burberry Trench Coat... and who could be better than Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to start off with?! With her signature smoulder and that Rose Gold Satin Trench, I've got a feeling this campaign is going to be a huge hit with the girls and guys!
The multi-media campaign was directed by Creative Director Christopher Bailey 'Burberry Body is the most exciting launch that we have ever created and captures the iconic spirit of the brand today in a striking and sensual way. Rosie's effortless style and her staggering beauty made her the natural choice as the first Burberry Body.'
Rosie added 'It’s a huge honour to be working with Burberry again, a brand that put my career on the map and helped launch me. To be asked to be the first 'Burberry Body' is an amazing compliment.'
I can only imagine what would happen if this campaign was plastered across billboards... the roads wouldn't be safe, that's for sure! The fragrance is set to hit shelves on the 1st September 2011 across 150 countries, with new Burberry Bodies released each month - all shot by Mario Testino! Hmmm wonder who they are...?!

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Rihanna named the new face of Armani!

Move over Megan Fox, theres a new Armani chick in town... and she's not a shy one either! Rihanna has been named as the new global face of Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, taking over from 24 year old Megan Fox. The campaign featuring Ri-Ri as brand ambassador was already shot earlier this year in New York and will be launched Worldwide later this year in September, running from Autumn Winter 2011 - 2012. Can't wait to see this one!

Gucci Celebrate their 90th Anniversary!

Gucci are certainly celebrating their 90th anniversary in style this year... they've had the A-listers' stylists queing for the stunning collections, a collaboration with Fiat resulting in the 500byGucci, and now they have managed to recover the very first advertisement from a local Florentine Newspaper from 1922! Since recovering it, Gucci have added this as the latest advertisement in the 'Forever Now' Campaign - running a double page spread with a vintage black and white snap of Aldo Gucci (son of founder Guccio Gucci), standing in front of the very first ever Gucci store in Rome on Via Condotti back in 1955!
Not only have this Italian label continued to pave the way for us bringing us style, trends and luxury, they have shared their celebrations with us over the years, giving us an insight into the traditions and values behind the brand; and now celebrate their 90th anniversary - a truly honourable milestone, sharing with us their beginnings. Happy 90th Anniversary Gucci ...may this super brand continue to grow with elegance, grace and style!

Lara Stone Covers Vogue Paris : The August 2011 Issue

Oh I do love this cover! Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin have captured Lara and those fabulous pins looking sultry in a Black ensemble - complete with a massive rock on her finger, the car, blue skies and sand... sounds like heaven!
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