CHRISTIAN LACROIX to design for the house of Schiaparelli

"CHRISTIAN LACROIX will design a couture collection for the house of Schiaparelli. The famed designer will be collaborating with the storied label on a one-off 15-piece collection honouring the legacy of designer Elsa Schiaparelli."

(Vogue)

The collection will not be unveiled until next month- so expect a picture heavy post then! It is to be unveiled in Paris at the location of the brands original workshop, and the pieces are said to be updated interpretations of the brands most famous pieces.

Kayla xxx

Uberluv

Just a short one- a little promotion for a brand that is up and coming, and making big waves.

If you havent heard of Uberluv, check it out.

Its urban, its bold and its NOW.

http://uberluv.tumblr.com

Kayla xxx

Wow- Film Inspired Makeup

I saw these images online and had to share them with you all. 

A photographer turned make-up artist, named Eva Senin Pernas has created these looks in homage to popular films.

These "Lip Looks" certainly turn heads.

They combine lipsticks, liners, eyeliner and coloured pwders, embellished with gems and glitters.

Hunger Games

Harry Potter

The Lion King (Note the teeny tiny tree against the sunset)

Tim Burtons Night Before Christmas

Breakfast at Tiffanys

And as well as ones based on well known films, these two are also pretty cool

This shows a police tape and faint blood stained finger prints

And forget galaxy print nails, how about galaxy print lips?

Would you try any of these? I am not sure i am brave enough to try on a daily basis, but should a themed party occur or halloween i would definately try this out! It is one way to do fancy dress in a unique way.

What do you think?

Kayla xxx

Ted Baker

Hello!

Sorry, i have had a bit of a break from blogging while i take care of my university studies, my deadlines crept up on me and i found myself blogging to avoid doing work. Also as some of you know i have not been very well, but i am now getting treatment so im back to blogging and getting on with life.

One of my deadlines was for a Buying and Merchandising project which was for the brand Ted Baker.

For those who do not know the brand, Ted Baker is a british brand, its aimed at young professionals who want to look good and want to take what they wear from the office to the bar. Ted Baker take tailored well fitting clothes and adds a quirky spin on the products by making them bright and colourful, as well as introducing their bold prints that the brand is known for.

These are my picks from their recent collection:

Floral Scarf £85

Striped Dress £129

Crystal Studded Maxi Dress £229

Dog Print Tee £45

Mint Green Bow Bag £29

Monochrome Dress £179
White Envelope Bag £99

Starfish Cuff £85

I can recommend visiting Ted Bakers various websites. As well as Facebook and Twitter they have their own blog,  as well as lots of non transactional websites, such as one showing their accessories range.

Have a look, i dare you not to love the products.

Kayla xxx

Hairspiration

Kayla xxx

H+M Conscious Exclusive

So i made a trip to London last week to do a bit of brand research for my university project. Of course i did a little shopping while out too.. it would be rude not to!

I hit Oxford Street and popped into H+M, they recently added another Conscious collection, part of their eco friendly range, fronted by Vanessa Paradis. I have to say usually i find highs street eco ranges to be very bland, as if they focused purely on making it eco, and ignoring the style completely. However this range was bright and bold, and although it wasn't to my taste, and wasn't a style i would wear, i could appreciate it and the range was very fashionable.

Then as i left the store i saw something that really grabbed me. In the window there was a big poster of the most gorgeous dress, and a sign saying that a few days later a new Conscious range would be launched, the Exclusive range.

These are a few pieces from the range

I first heard stirrings about this range a while back, when Michelle Williams was spotted wearing a h+M dress on the Red Carpet. Seemingly she was ahead of the game as it was actually apiece from this collection.

Ignoring the eco factor, these pieces are beautiful, so beautifully cutI with gorgeous sensual colours. So i have to say, i am super impressed that it is also eco friendly.

H&M’s Head of Design Ann-Sofie Johansson said: ‘For us at H&M, it’s natural to think about sustainability, and to have it at the heart of our work.

What do you think about the range?

Kayla xxx

Style crush- Sarah Jessica Parker

Hello fellow bloggers and readers! Sorry i have been a little absent. Last week it was Sarah Jessica Parker's birthday, and in (a little belated) tribute i wanted to share my favourite of her fashion moments.

1999

Tight white bustier with black shorts, worn at the American Fashion awards.

So very 90's.

2000

Pink prom dress worn at the Emmys, while up for nomination for Sex in the City

2004

This is a beautiful Chanel dress, tight bodice with sweetheart neckline, with a lace dipped hem skirt. 

 2005

Sag awards in a gorgeous 50's style polka dot dress.

2005

At the launch of her first fragrance, at Harvey Nichols

Such a simple dress design, but the little frills at the hem make it oh-so-cute.

2007

A very strange shaped little red dress, but on her tiny figure, she can get away with anything.

2007

Geometric print strapless dress at the premiere of the Bee Movie. The colours are very appropriate!

2008

This dress is simply iconic! Her beloved Alexander McQueen mixed with a bit of Philip Tracey. The Sex and the City the Movie  London premiere.

2003

Marchesa

Wow! the fabrics here look so delicate, almost like a spiders web, or puffs of black smoke.

2008

I never thought i would love anything made out of a shiny silver material, but this looks beautiful. Worn at the Sex in the City the Movie New York premiere.

2010

I also never thought lemon yellow could look good but she really pulls it of! I love the one shoulder look too. This Valentino dress was worn to the premiere for the second Sex in the City Movie.

2010

A classic day Burberry outfit for Fashion Week.

2013

Unusual for someone to wear a jumpsuit on the red carpet, but this velvet piece certainly doesn't look out of place. Worn at the BAFTAs

2006

With Alexander McQueen, wearing one of his designs. How amazing must it be to have walked into a building, matching Lee McQueen!

Kayla xxx