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Tag: Designer

  • Review: Burberry ‘Weekend’

    Burberry Weekend lid
    Burberry Weekend bottle
    Burberry ‘Weekend’ for women eau de parfum | £25.50 available at Boots 

    I got this little gem for Christmas this year and thought it would be a nice introduction into the world of luxury perfume. Nothing says coveted British brand quite like Burberry and I was pleasantly surprised to find this under the Christmas tree, c/o my lovely ‘rents. For such a small bottle it certainly packs a punch of floral tones, and if you’re not careful can come across as overpowering. A small spritz however is just, with hints of vanilla and warm Summer-y scents that remind me of the English countryside. ‘Weekend’ definitely lives up to it’s name, with it’s light daytime scent and golden packaging – embellished with Burberry’s signature style.

    Keep on wishing…
    R.xoxo

  • Wishlist Item[s]…my infinite Christmas budget wishlist

    Christmas wishlist 2012
    Charlotte Olympia ‘Kitty’ flats | £465 | CharlotteOlympia.com | Beyond adorable, beyond lusting at this point now. Since laying my eyes on this little pretties I haven’t quite been able to get them off my radar. Seen on stylish Hollywood starlets like Taylor Swift and Alexa Chung, they’re obviously a blogger’s best friend.

    Mary Katrantzou cashmere scarves | £304 each | Net A Porter | It’s no secret that Katrantzou’s designs are hot property at the moment, the graphic prints splashed across whole collections aren’t just wonderful designer pieces but wearable works of art. Which is why something as simple as a scarf can be transformed completely thanks to Ms Mary’s magical touch.

    Anthropologie nipped brocade dress | £118 | Anthropologie.com | My love for Anthropologie knows no bounds, let’s face it I’d put the whole store on my Christmas list if I could! So I thought I’d pick something a little festive. I love the simplicity of the dress here, in gorgeously festive red of course, but it’s the embellished peter pan collar neckline that really catches my attention.

    Knomo London ‘Helena’ handbag | £235 | Knomobags | Surprise, surprise…not a Mulberry ;) I remember spying a couple of reviews of Knomo’s bags on a couple of fellow blogger’s posts a few months back and the site’s been bookmarked ever since. Not only seriously stylish, but every commuter/blogger’s prayers answered…a pretty handbag with a quilted compartment for stashing your laptop/ipad. No more bulky laptop cases! Wahey! Would definitely admit I would probably cry if I found this under my Christmas tree this year!

    Bottega Veneta ‘dark reseda’ cashmere jacket | £2,485.00 | Bottega Veneta.com | Since I started blogging Bottega Veneta has become one of my favourite designers to look out for during fashion weeks. So it’s no surprise that it’s made it on this list. This cashmere coat is just luxuriously preppy and will love amazing once the Spring sunshine comes around again. 

    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