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Tag: Fashion

  • Am I still a fashion blogger?

    When I first started Wishing For Chanel I had a pretty decent Lookbook account, which is – rather embarrassingly still active. It may not look it but I put a lot of effort into those outfit photos. I also posted them on my blog and predominantly wrote about fashion, style and the designer collections (from the comfort of my bedroom rather than the FROW). Back then I would’ve told you without hesitation that I was a fashion blogger through and through. Sure there was a beauty review or ‘travel’ update, but writing about fashion was my thing.

    And now? *shrugs*

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  • Away With the Fairies | Fall 2015 Couture Highlights

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    *image via Style.com

    The couture shows in Paris this past week may have been showcasing the best of this year’s Fall 2015 collections but there was certainly a hint ethereal summer inspiration sprinkled all over the runways for this couture season. fall2015couture-atelier-versace

    Kicking off the highlights for Fall 2015 was Atelier Versace‘s tribute to the hippie movement, with the likes of Kendall and Karlie draped in pastel silk dresses. The collection itself was a much softer look from Versace, with bodices were looser and fabrics flowed behind models who were also sporting floral motifs and delicate flower crowns.

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  • Chic In The City | City Break Style Essentials

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    Hello June! We’re officially in holiday season guys and I bet you’re all off to places far and wide for exciting adventures across the globe. One of my favourite types of holiday is the city break, for me they’re the perfect balance between just enough ‘luxury living/relaxation and exploration into the unknown (or museums in most cases).

    Packing for a city break is wholly different to dressing for a beach holiday or exploration type trip. For me they give off the vibe of something a little more chic than your typical comfy sandals and shorts type of holiday outfit, but they also need to be practical.

    Here are a few tips and essentials you’ll need to manage your time away in the most fashionable outfit possible.

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