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Tag: A/W12

  • This Week…

    Instagram 28-10-2012
    – Day #56 – RED! – morning coffee after stressful train delays/cancellations – Day #57 – Autumn leaves – Day #58 – Editing my Blogger’s Bookshelf post photos – Day #59 – Misty mornings – Pink Day cupcakes at work last Friday – Day #60 (Pink Day outfit) – Yay for winter coats – Girl’s night out looking Mia Von Glitz – Halloween decor in all of the clubs – Less glamorous Sunday in my hoodie – 

    Soundtrack: All Too Well – Taylor Swift

    Better late than never with this post. I owe the lateness to my laziness this Sunday morning, but isn’t it nice to just forget about blogging and work and just relax a little? 
    My soundtrack today was brought to me by the ever flawless Taylor Swift, who’s album has pretty much been on repeat this week. All Too Well is definitely a firm favourite for me plus Everything Has Changed (ft Ed Sheeran).
    The temperature has finally dropped for acceptable Autumnal/Winter dressing this week and I got to dig out my Forever 21 coat I got over the Summer, woop for layering! I was also crawl out of my introvert hole this week and actually socialised – what! – with a girls night out yesterday. After panic buying two tops at work, neither of them fit. So I hastily improvised an outfit – the top half of which was an old kimono top I had from TK Maxx worn as a wrap top (which I wore a vest top underneath), then tucked into a pair of tailored shorts. That along with my fake leather jacket made up the most impressively improvised outfit I have ever put together – proud fashion blogger moment right there. 
    Safely back in the blogging world and I’m gonna shamelessly plug my collaborative book blog – Blogger’s Bookshelf! Our maiden post went out on Friday, just introducing what’s about to go down, and the first review – written by yours truly – will be live tomorrow! I’m really proud of what me and the ever amazingly organised Erin have managed to pull together, and hope that all of said organisation has paid off! Still not too late to get in touch if you want to be a guest blogger though – just visit the blog for contact details :)
    Keep in wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • Halloween costumes for the fashion conscious

    It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner and with potentially two different weekends to celebrate there’s no excuse not to dress up. 

    But if you don’t feel like digging out that ratty witch’s hat or devil horns again, then have no fear! Here’s 5 unique Halloween costumes for the fashion savvy…
    Fashion Halloween - AW
    Anna Wintour: Grab your big sunglasses and bob cut wig for this take on the Queen of Vogue herself. Just add a midi dress or skirt with a statement necklace and you’re set!

    Fashion Halloween - TG

    Tavi Gevinson: We’re all fashion bloggers here so why not impersonate one of the best and kookiest? Go over sized and artistically mismatched with your best bitch face. Wig and geek glasses optional.


    Fashion Halloween - VB
    Victoria Beckham: No longer just Posh Spice, perfect Ms Beckham’s famous pout for this costume. For authenticity an actual VB dress would be ideal, with a fake baby Harper attached to your side.

    Fashion Halloween - KL
    Karl Lagerfeld: Probably the most comfortable costume on the list! Suit up and get your chic leather gloves to take on Uncle Karl’s signature look. Don’t forget to wig up and hide behind those Chanel sunglasses too!
    Fashion Halloween - AC
    Alex Chung: Not feeling particularly creative? Then dress down as British Fashion dah-ling, Alexa Chung, it’ll be even easier than Tavvi! You will most likely have the collared shirt, brogues, mini skirt/tailored shorts (all Topshop of course, Henry Holland if you’re being really fancy). Got a couple of quid spare? Then a Mulberry Alexa is obviously a must!

    And if you’re still stuck for ideas? Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen, Kurt Hummel from Glee, Nicki Minaj, anyone from the cast of Gossip Girl, Olivia Palermo, Lady Gaga and Kate Middleton

    Keep on wishing…

    R.xoxo

  • That Dream That You Wish Will Come True | Harrod’s Modern Disney Princess Designs

    note: photo heavy post
    Harrods Designer Aurora-Cinderella header
    Harrods Designer Ariel-Belle Harrods Designer Snow-Rapunzel Harrods Designer Pocahontas-Jasmine Harrods Designer Mulan-Tiana
    [Modern Disney designer gown sketches via The Telegraph, other photos sourced via Pinterest]
    It may be too early to be thinking about Christmas but many stores are already thinking ahead to designing their festive windows. Harrod’s is famous for it’s extravagent displays and this year will be no exception. On November 1st [yep that early!], they’ll be revealing their Modern Disney Princess window displays to what I can imagine will be much spectacle. The store challenged 10 iconic designers to take on the princess’ most memorable outfits. 
    The team of womenswear designers were [from top to bottom] Versace, Elie Saab, Marchesa, Oscar De La Renta, Jenny Packham, Roberto Cavalli, Escada, Missoni and Ralph & Russo. 
    My personal favourites are the embellished Elie Saab gown for Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty and Pocahontas’ badass native inspired Cavalli dress – but then again she always was my favourite. 
    See all the dresses in detail as well as the video of the dresses in real life – yes, they made them! – by clicking here. 

    Which one is your favourite? Do you like each designer’s interpretation? Or were they missing some key fashion names here?
    And will you any of you be heading to London to gawk at the gowns in person?

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo