Knit one, purl one...

London Fashion Week has kicked off and one thing that caught my eye was the cable knit leggings at Topshop Unqiue Fall 2010 RTW. I love them and while I appreciate they can make even skinny models look a little on the chunky side this doesn't mean we have to give it up altogether. Karla Spetic has again included wool cable knit in her upcoming collection (see below) and while it includes her now signature cable knit skirt, it also includes socks and scarves. She also has some other cuddly knits, so be sure to check them out.

Topshop Unqie Fall 2010 RTW

Karla Spetic Winter 2010

Last season Karla Spetic hand knitted bodice dress - onsale at Karla's online store.

Photos: http://rag-pony.blogspot.com/2009/11/karla-spetic-winter-10-dreamer.html; http://www.karlaspetic.com/, style.com

Hot heels

I know it seems like this is becoming a shoe blog but I guess I am just seeing a lot of inspiring heels lately... I think these Peep Toe ankle boots are going to be hot hot hot!

Miss Pink $399 from Peep Toe

I also love these Tony Bianco Boom heels, a steal at $189.95!

Photos: Peep Toe, Tony Bianco

Trend Alert - Velvet crush

Trend sirens are blaring "Velvet". Its all over the New York catwalks. Closer to home expect to see it also, notably Karla Spetic leggings.

Halston


Zac Posen



Alexander Wang



Diane von Furstenberg




Karla Spetic Winter 2010



Photos: Vogue.com.au, Style.com

Proenza Schouler

God I love these shoes! Just had to share them with you! A little bit of wood, a touch of colour, a lace, a sexy height, what is not to love about them...

Proenza Schouler heels photographed front row of a show by Tommy Ton for Jak & Jil and as featured on Sea of Shoes, the ultimate shoe lovers blog created by little Texan teen Jane Aldridge...

Photos: 1st photo Jak & Jil, remaining photos Sea of Shoes blog

Dear St Valentine

Dear St Valentine

Who are you and where did you come from? I heard you were a Catholic martyr and that you were not one but many. Strange. A feast in your honour was started by a Pope in 496, he thought it might be a good idea to set aside the 14th of February as a day to eat in your honour. Cool. But what is your story? Why and how did you inspire a tradition of celebrating love for another? Seems no one knows. Many say it is consumerism that inspires your tradition... I don't care, sounds like fun to me. But maybe you should have a rule book associated with your holiday. It could start with:

1. Flowers coming from organic matter only - no plastic thanks.
2. Celebrate it wholeheartly or not at all. Complaining that V Day was created by commerce is boring.
3. Acts of love come in many forms and it doesn't require the spending of money - jewellery made of grass/picked flowers (sorry neighbours), whispered words, notes of appreciation...
4. V day is not a birthday - wish lists are a little rich.
5. Secret admiring can be flattering but a little freaky... do it with care...

So, Saint V can you pass on the message and thanks for the inspiration.

Love LMc

PS I know I said rule 5 was don't make wish lists but this is not technically a wish list, its a list to inspire... (I promise!)

For her:

Heart Ring with hidden Sapphire by JORDY $195 from THE GRAND SOCIAL

For him:

Nathan Smith Cardi $149.95 from THE GRAND SOCIAL

For you both:

Good Vibes Tickets (or other another concert to dance and have fun at)

Photos: The Grand Social, www.iamfatterthanyou.com

Style rookie she ain't

I find it incredible how a 13 year old who is not a model nor related to a fashion royal family can inspire so much fashion hype. How a 13 year old's fashion dialogue can make the fashion world stop and listen. But that is just what a 13 year old from Chicago has done. Tavi Gevinson started her fashion musings at the age of 11 with her blog Style Rookie and has since gone on to feature in many a magazine most recently American Vogue. Her taste is unique and appears extraordinarily unaffected by her peers. The kid really is a child fashion prodigy. Check her out at Style Rookie

Source: Jak & Jil, Zimbio

SUPER sunnies

Sunnies, we can't do summer without them and while we need them for sun protection we also need them to act as windows to our inner cool - they can really make or break a look. Sunglasses are highly susceptable to a trend and I'm sure the number of sunnies most of us have bought in a lifetime can't be counted on our fingers and toes. I'm a sucker for a cool pair of shades and although I have zillion pairs, I'm always being tempted by the latest looks. My friend Stepho has a hot pair of SUPER by RETROSUPERFUTURE® which prompted me to check out the range and I likely!!

The label was started by Daniel and Simon Beckerman the publishes of PIG Magazine, an independent music and fashion magazine out of Italy. As with the success of PIG Magzine which went on to branch into web-radio and became one of the most infuential indie music web-radios on the net, SUPER Sunglasses have taken off and are worn by Kanye West, Daft Punk, Sienna MIller, Jessica Alba and Valentino Rossi... Stocked in Australia at Glue stores, here are some of my favourites. I particularly like the Liberty print collection!!

Images: retrosuperfuture.com

Stingy Christmas Delight!

OMGosh Christmas is a coming and that means the giving and taking of presents. This year I'm on a budget - big time - so that means books, photo frames, homemade pâté and pickles and these fab little cups and saucers from Bailey Doesn't Bark. Love them!!

I love this postcard cup and saucer. Perfect to post to your gran for Christmas...

Images: Bailey Doesn't Bark

Fairy tales are made for this...

US Vogue's Creative Director Grace Coddington and photographer Annie Leibovitz proved fairy tales aren't just for the kids with their take on the famous fairytale Hansel and Gretel in the December 2009 issue of US Vogue. Starring Andrew Garfield as Hansel, Lily Cole as Gretel and Lady GaGa as the wicked witch, the fashion editorial weaves its fairytale magic with beautiful photography and dreamy settings and beautiful clothes. I love how modern day clothing can be used tell a classic story... so inspiring. So when I turned on the TV last night and the movie Ever After starring Drew Barrymore was on, it was proven fairy tales aren't just for kids and that fairytales never die, they just get remade and reinterpreted so that we may live happily ever after...







Images: Style.com

Fresh as a daisy

The weather is nice again and its got me dreaming about me, book, blanket and a field of fresh flowers.... (I've been reading too many French romance novels lately). That being so I am into the fresh face right now "beauté naturelle". No make up, no hair product, just a clean face and hair dryed in the wind. There was a time I wouldn't speak of it - no way! I thought if people saw me for what I really am their eyes would pop out of their heads, they would cry out in pain and never want to see me again! Lucky that phase passed.

I love a natural beauty and even though I may not be as blessed as Constance Jablonski (first image below) I love that natural beauty doesn't necessarily mean the most beautiful girl... For those who can't pass on the make up, use soft natural colours that enhance your natural tone - soft rosy or peachy cheeks, hint of lip stain, a touch of eye shadow (one of my favourites is Nars Indian Summer duo). Its easy and saves time and everyone loves a natural beauty!

Images: Ist Jak & Jil, 2nd Garance Dore, 3rd Lady Petrova via A New Muse

Oh dear!

I know I have blogged a few too many celebs lately and I apologise for it but I am a little obsessed. I know money can't buy taste and that looks and taste unfortunately don't go hand in hand but I still find these concepts hard to get my head around. Case in point Paris Hilton here again, the hair, the tights, the fake tan and the itchy crotch scratch!?! It's just so horrifying but I can't tear my eyes away! For these reasons I am an avid follower of Go Fug Yourself the site the documents the fashion disasters of celebs. It is fascinating blogging!




Image: gofugyourself.celebuzz.com

Tricks of the trade!

Victoria Beckham has our best interests at heart, she really does! She has included in her dVb collection a jean that gives the illusion of skinnier legs. The jeans are black in back which continues into the inner thigh so that from front on you look like you have super skinny legs. C'est super! Some of us need these more than Vic but then even skinny girls have fat days. Now all we need are jeans that get rid of muffin tops - Vic we're relying on you babe!

Images: www.cocolee.com.au, www.celebrity-gossip.net