Add class and sophistication to your outfits with London-based lifestyle and accessories brand Belen Echandia’s Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection. Taking inspiration from the pilot and utility trends the handbags are perfectly suited to take you from the office to evening drinks in a fancy bar.
The use of tans, browns, greys and muted metallics gives this collection versatility whilst the tassels and visible stitching details adds dimension to the handbags. Satchels have proved extremely popular recently so it’s no surprise really that this style has worked its way into the Autumn/Winter range featuring new satchel styles alongside totes. Supple leather and sensual python skin are used resulting in luxurious stylish designs.
This designer brand, which is renowned for its unique personal service and Limited Edition handbags and purses, focuses on the small details and extras which us women appreciate. The bags are functional with the help of key straps, PDA and mobile phone pockets whilst the luxurious materials and bright linings keep them looking stylish. Plus being handcrafted in an Italian Atelier in small quantities and using traditional techniques makes every bag unique and that extra bit special – you might want to tell your bank balance that though!
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If you’re off on your holiday travels this year, whether it’s a long weekend or for a fortnight, it’s always a good idea to be organised yet stylish all at once. You can achieve this with the most obvious travel essential – luggage!
Alison van der Lande and Wilbur & Gussie both have a gorgeous range of luxury weekend bags, luggage and passport holders to help you look fabulous when going on holiday - you’ll make the flight attendants and fellow travellers envious! The weekend bags are a perfect size for hand luggage to fit all your travel documents and necessities in whilst the shopper and daisy bags are classically simple yet chic and versatile – you can match your luggage to your lifestyle. Genius! Add a little more zing to your travelling pieces by using one of Wilbur & Gussie’s metallic mesh and patent mock-croc passport covers, which fasten with a beautiful Swarovski crystal jewel feature, ensuring your passport isn’t damaged but is looking fabulous. One of my favourite pieces though is the Denim Wheelie Case! It’s so convenient and a perfect travel size (even though all I would probably be able to fit in it is my shoes!)
So put on your oversized shades, walk tall and who knows – you may even be mistaken for Victoria Beckham!
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With the wedding season finally here and the weather being unbelievably gorgeous it’s time to start thinking of outfits to wear to these special occasions! If you want to stand out from the crowd and make a fashion statement the perfect hat is the place to start. Now I have recently come across Olivia Roat Millinery, and I have to say I am in love with the pieces! Based in London this young, extremely talented designer creates hats like no other! Extremely creative it’s amazing where her inspiration takes her!
Olivia has two collections – Couture and Ready-To-Wear so there are an array of beautiful designs to admire from classically simple pieces to weirdly extravagant divine pieces!
Her Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is hand made and designed from her Chelsea based studio using traditional techniques with a mixture of gorgeous jewels, leather, feathers and glitter. Trained by Philip Treacy, Olivia launched her first collection last summer and was snapped up by the designer Grachvogel.
I was even extremely lucky to get to interview the talented and amazing designer…
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Posted by Jamie Nicholson on Wed 26th May 2010 at 01:15 PM, Filed in Hot News
Hands up ladies if you’re super excited for Sex and the City 2 to hit cinemas! Yes I am right there with you, wishing time would move slightly quicker… Soon Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda will once again appear on the big screen in all their fabulous outfits and accessories making us all unbelievably jealous! It’s all just too exciting though really! But to help with the anticipation of the film release Redfoot Shoes have designed a unique range of pumps consisting of 6 styles – four named after the ladies themselves and two others because…well…you can never have enough shoes!
Each pair of pumps is so unique, stylish and oh-so-chic in their own way! There’s a pair for all occasions really if you want to make a shoe statement or go for a more subtle approach – they are just perfect for fans of Sex and the City! You could even wear them when you go to see the film and strut down the cinema aisle as if you were Carrie!
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Sexily provocative and stylishly gothic is what you can expect from Kira Plastinina’s exclusive LUBLU Kira Plastinina Autumn/Winter 2010 range. If you’re a confident woman wanting to make a fashion statement then these latest pieces are for you.
Strong, structured designs are mixed with draping ruffles, whilst different weights and textures contrast beautifully against each other. Leather, lace and chiffon are all used to create exaggerated, yet feminine pieces that are creative and sensual. A hint of sport-luxe can also be seen in the collection with the help of jersey, nylon and rubber fibre. Visually each outfit is gorgeously enchanting in a darkly gothic vibe which I absolutely love!
The Autumn/Winter 2010 collection is made up of neutral shades such as nude, black and grey to provide versatility to the range as the array of different fabrics, like transparent mesh to dense leather, makes sure no outfit is similar but flows beautifully from one look to the next.
A powerful range of clothes with cinched-in waists, angular origami shoulders providing architectural silhouettes and rubber frills adding a feminine edge.
LUBLU Kira Plastinina has come a long way since being launched in 2008 and the AW10 Collection will be available to buy at Harrods, Knightsbridge late summer.
The prices range from £80 for a top, £150 for a shirt, £250 and up for dresses depending on the fabrics.
