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Author: Ria

  • Mad [Wo]Men | A twist on lady like style for SS 2013

    SS13 Mad Women header Fashion comes and goes but there are sometimes occasions when designers decide to shake things up a bit. Take three of my favourite collections from across the fashion weeks, Temperley London, Vivienne Westwood Red Label and Holly Fulton. All three designers took on the classic ‘lady-like’ trend that tends to roll around every few seasons. 
    But this time they did it with a twist.
    The lovely ladies presented on the runways showcased some of the typical features of this trend, pretty mid length skirts, button down shirts, and clothes that leave you with a sense of nostalgia. But the looks were slightly skewed. 
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    Peek-a-book panels were twisted and presented against a mismatch of garish prints, with no outfit felt completely put together but in a good way. Shirts and blouses were loose, lazily hanging off shoulders at Vivienne Westwood; lazer cut lace detailing hinted at bodies underneath the demure dresses at Temperley; and Holly Fulton pulled out a brave set of colours, shapes and sheer.
    Think granny chic your granny wouldn’t be dare wear. Think housewife gone mad.
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    Even the beauty details were bold, fresh and youthful. With splashes of blue eyes and coral lips, all topped off with a variety of ‘old school’ do’s, backcombed and brushed to messy perfection. 

    So what do you guys think? Are you on board with this slightly off kilter look?

    [All images via Style: view Vivienne Westwood, Temperley and Holly Fulton‘s collections by clicking the links]

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • This Week…

    Instagram 7-10-2012
    – Dinner done & dusted – Day #41 – My Autumnal post – Day #42 – Sunrise on my commute – Day #43 – Chicken, pesto & cheese panini = lush – Reading The Casual Vacancy – Day #44 – Crying, flailing over the latest Glee episode – Day #45 – Lace collar at work on Saturday – Walking home – Ms Swift plus freebies in Marie Claire – Wardrobe overhaul/clear out…accomplished –

    Soundtrack: White Houses by Vanessa Carlton

    Another Autumnal week of photos. I still can’t get enough of this change of season, though am already a little miffed at all of the rain we’re getting. 
    I was very productive yesterday and managed to do a big wardrobe/beauty stuff overhaul. Believe me it was the best feeling in the world finally sort out my mess of clothes, out of date make up and tangled up necklaces. Out of the overhaul I managed to get rid of a good chunk of my old clothes, some of which are going to le mum & le sis, but alot will be going to charity. As much as I wanted to do a blog sale for some of stuff that’s still in really good shape and have only worn once, the hassle of organising it and posting and all that jazz was a little daunting to me. What about you guys? Thoughts here and there on blog sales?
    Apart from that it’s been the same old with placement – this week is gonna be pretty hectic though! I treated myself to Marie Claire and some beauty freebies, which I may review at some point. Have also been in a bit of a flailing mental state when it comes to catching up on my good ol’ fandoms and spent most of Friday evening feeling all of the things when it came to the last Glee episode (it was called The Break Up…’nuff said…). 
    Mine and Erin’s book blog project is now kicking into high gear, we’re very close to naming it and have already signed up some brilliant regular and guest contributors! It’s still not too late to get involved though, so hit either of us up if you still wanna write for it. 

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • Everybody’s doin’ a brand new dance now | Swinging Style at Olympia Le-Tan S/S13

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    [images via Style.com]
    Admittedly up to this point in my little journey about learning and loving fashion, the name Olympia Le-Tan only meant one thing…adorably awesome handbag books. Normally the favourite kooky accessory of the like of Clemence Posey or Natalie Portman, this little bags took a backseat to one of the best shows from Paris Fashion Week.
    Taking cues from the Swinging Sixties and soulful divas of yester-year the collection was a feast for a vintage lover’s eyes, with tea dresses, high waisted short shorts and pop socks galore. Better known for their bag range, this emerging clothing designer did well capturing the spirit of the era, with ice-cream colours and lady-like prints sure to be a hit with the celeb crowd.
    The best part of the show by far was the presentation of the clothes themselves. Models paraded onto a stage and danced along to The Locomotion before Ronnie Spector wrapped up the show – have a gander at the video below if you don’t believe me! 

    I love shows that trill both in terms of fashion and design, as well as presentation and just general fun. So this one ticked all of the boxes.


    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo