tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19118399563280495112024-03-13T10:16:06.012+02:00Frills and ThrillsSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.comBlogger1022125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-6070771062388034272014-08-18T13:00:00.000+02:002014-09-29T22:25:39.577+02:00Traveling Totes
One of the trickiest parts of traveling is finding a bag big and functional (not to mention stylish) enough to store all your trip essentials. I find that practicality is important when seeking out a good travel tote, it has to go with all the outfits you packed and be easy to lug around on different types of transport. It should also be versatile, comfortableSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com165tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-199104522803700632014-08-16T01:30:00.000+02:002014-08-16T12:02:33.294+02:00Looks of the Week - 16/08/14The weekly roundup of celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.
Summer Sessions
Taylor Swift never fails to impress with her voguish street style. She wears a sheer panel printed top and skirt by H&M, glossed up with pink metallic heels and a Prada bag.
Nina Dobrev beats the heat in a cobalt blue cropped top with pink and gold painted shorts by Vionnet, adding cerise&Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-53477222435550651362014-08-15T02:00:00.000+02:002014-08-15T23:07:11.981+02:00Friday Frills - If You Wish
If you wish to be respected, then be ever respectful.
If you wish to be understood, then make it your business to sincerely understand.
If you wish to be appreciated, then be ever grateful.
If you wish to be loved, then give love in each moment.
If you wish to be wealthy, then act to create real value.
If you wish to learn, then take time to teach.
If you wish to climb Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-52446162667846446862014-08-13T10:30:00.000+02:002014-08-13T15:08:59.183+02:00A Floral Photo Shoot - How to Spend It MagazineAs the season turns colder, florals grow darker in enigmatic abstract prints and intricate embroideries, beautifully showcased in this stunning editorial by How to Spend it Magazine. Summer's most exotic blooms come to life in this captivating spread called ' New Florals', lensed by Damian Foxe in moody tones, featuring models Anushka Stupakoff, MariahSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-89873607049474630642014-08-11T10:30:00.000+02:002014-08-12T07:14:43.564+02:00Get The Alexa Chung LookThe Savvy Girl's Guide To…
Alexa Chung's Style
Ask any fashion blogger to rate her favourite style icons and Alexa Chung's name will surely list as one of the top choices. This DJing, modeling, socializing, tv presenting half-British half-Chinese beauty has uniquely carved a niche in the fashion world, where everything she wears turns to gold. She wavers from feminine to tomboy style Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-57037734689873045842014-08-09T00:30:00.000+02:002014-08-10T23:02:02.506+02:00Looks of the Week - 09/08/14The weekly roundup of celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.
On the Line
Reese Witherspoon is effortless in her workwear ensemble that features a white windowpane printed top and black mini skirt, accessorized with a red Saint Laurent bag and hot pink heels.
Chloe Moretz is endearing in a red tartan printed Simone Rocha top with cut-out ruffled shoulders and a Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-33653230232960752222014-08-08T00:30:00.000+02:002014-08-08T16:28:19.150+02:00Friday Frills - Here's to Women
HERE'S TO THE WOMAN...
who knows where she's going
and will keep on going until she gets there;
who knows not only what she wants from life
but what she has to offer in return.
HERE'S TO THE WOMAN...
who is loyal to family and friends,
who expects no more from others
than she is willing to give.
HERE'S TO THE WOMAN...
who guides and inspires,
not by quoting others Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-56730272272248932352014-08-06T10:30:00.000+02:002014-08-06T16:40:30.487+02:00Step Into L.A.M.B. ShoesLet's Shop L.A.M.B. Shoes
Summer/Fall 2014
Gwen Stefani's great taste for all things 'fashion' spreads to her preeminent shoe label L.A.M.B. Whilst I am not a frequent wearer of knee-bending, ankle-chafing high heels, I find that these dashing pairs appeal to those who value comfort as well. I would gladly step into one of Gwen's trendy pairs of ankle boots, particularly 'Thacker', with its Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-55900733078523268932014-08-04T11:30:00.000+02:002014-08-04T14:30:33.917+02:00Ralph & Russo Fall 2014 CoutureIt's Couture Monday here again and we welcome the new week with the exquisite Fall/Winter 2014 collection by Ralph & Russo. The Australian-born, British-based duo were inspired by photographer Massimo Listri, who has made an astounding art of capturing interiors. Attention to detail is profound and no (gem)stone has been left unturned to create this outstanding range.
Intricate Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-49881289103814599212014-08-02T00:10:00.000+02:002014-08-02T11:43:03.660+02:00Looks of the Week - 02/08/14The weekly roundup of celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.
Denim in Distress
Kate Beckinsale pairs her distressed denim jeans with a basic white tank, floral printed scarf and white pointy-toe pumps.
Emmy Rossum gives her rolled-up pair of skinny jeans more formal styling with a black Reese + Riley blazer, white buttoned shirt, red tote and beige Coach heels.
Ashley Madekwe savvilySamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com75tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-50739576841511735192014-07-31T00:30:00.000+02:002014-07-31T20:36:20.369+02:00Things We Learn In Our 20's
The most difficult and most important life lessons are often learnt while we're still in our twenties, as this is a time when we are on a journey to 'find' ourselves and begin to grow into the people we want to be. Anything that's worth having doesn't come easily and in order to change, evolve and become the best we can, we have to face a few stumbling blocks along the way. These are a few Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-25052812841308836262014-07-28T12:00:00.000+02:002014-07-29T20:54:09.476+02:00Milly Summer Magic 2014I love a label that speaks in modish tones to the majority of the fashion-loving world, and not just to models or celebrities. And Milly is exactly that. The creative spark behind the New York based brand, Michelle Smith, merges contemporary style with feminine flair, presenting practical clothes that are within affordability. Milly's fun, youthful & trendy style aesthetic makes this label a Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com86tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-15094892961366442292014-07-26T02:00:00.000+02:002014-07-26T16:56:50.296+02:00Looks of the Week - 26/07/14The weekly roundup of celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.
Watercolours
Sarah Jessica Parker stepped out in The Hamptons wearing a beautiful watercolour painted Maisie kimono dress with violet heels from her own SJP range.
Jennifer Lopez sweeps us off our feet in this floaty animal printed dress by Camilla Savanna.
Rachel McAdams snapped up this stunning wavy watercolour digi-print Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-14925661719559185342014-07-25T07:20:00.000+02:002014-07-25T14:30:05.843+02:00Friday Frills - Do More
Do more than belong: Participate.
Do more than care: Help.
Do more than believe: Practice.
Do more than be fair: Be kind.
Do more than forgive: Forget.
Do more than dream: Work.
Do more than teach: Inspire.
Do more than earn: Enrich.
Do more than suffer: Triumph.
Do more than give: Serve.
Do more than express: Empower.
Do more than Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-71679405024147626352014-07-23T10:00:00.000+02:002014-07-23T20:23:07.195+02:00Bridal Style Icons 2014Celebrity Brides 2014
Style Icon Wedding Gowns
Love is in the air and with it we have already witnessed several glamourous celebrity weddings this year. The fashion world's favourite style icons captured our romantic sides with a range of ravishing designer wedding gowns, each an extension of their own personal style. These are some of the most famous and fussed-over wedding dresses of 2014 thusSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-87332595798801423742014-07-21T10:30:00.000+02:002014-07-21T15:54:01.889+02:00Who Wore It Better - Valentino 2014 EditionWho Wore Valentino Better?
2014 Collections
Valentino is always a favored red carpet choice by socialites and celebrities, as their range of beautiful gowns are impossible to look bad in. On this edition of 'Who Wore It Better', 3 different Valentino dresses are put on display by international stars, each providing their own unique spin.
Round 1
1. Fashion queen Anna Dello Russo was pictured Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com87tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-64408205426212849642014-07-19T02:00:00.000+02:002014-07-20T21:32:59.363+02:00Looks of the Week - 19/07/14The weekly roundup of celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.
Floralize
Kate Bosworth is charmingly styled in a pastel watercolour painted Red Valentino dress, paired with burgundy Bionda Castana ankle-tied shoes.
Emma Stone wears a beautifully printed pink and royal blue floral chiffon Dolce & Gabbana dress and strappy tan heels.
Ukranian-Italian actress Anna Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com68tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-78719361291881105472014-07-18T08:00:00.000+02:002014-07-18T15:34:53.140+02:00Friday Frills - Success is an Attitude
Whatever your mind can conceive and believe it will achieve.
Dream great dreams and make them come true. Do it now.
Never affirm self-limitations.
What you believe yourself to be, you are.
To accomplish great things, you must not only act, but also
dream, not only plan but also believe.
If you have built castles in the air your work need not be Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-30977317195476564772014-07-16T09:00:00.000+02:002014-07-18T05:35:25.605+02:00Summer 2014 Shoes by Burak UyanTalent isn't made or bought, it's something that you're born with and Turkish-German designer Burak Uyan certainly has that intrinsic eye for style. After fine-tuning his skills at Givenchy & Giambattista Valli, Uyan rerouted his career to footwear, forming his eponymous label in 2010.
Since then, this Parisian-based artist has been known in fashion circles as 'The Architect', and its clear Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-65847374771609413922014-07-14T10:00:00.000+02:002014-09-29T22:35:09.056+02:00Zuhair Murad Fall 2014 CoutureCouture Week continues with the spellbinding Fall 2014 collection of one of my favourites, Zuhair Murad. The Lebanese designer gives his illustrious gowns an architectural format this season, with sculpted shoulders, angled necklines and exaggerated hips. The strong geometric shapes are softened by billowing drapes in silk mousseline, duchess satin and chiffon.
Constructed in classic Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-37695615606472609732014-07-12T02:00:00.000+02:002014-07-13T20:43:20.361+02:00Looks of the Week - 12/07/14The weekly roundup of celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.
Supermodels Summer Style
Miranda Kerr goes boho in a pretty blue printed Isabel Marant maxi dress with Hermes tote in tow.
Jessica Hart is charming in a tropical printed summer dress with nude strappy sandals.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley slips a chic white Helmut Lang blazer over her white tee and printed Etoile Isabel MarantSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-21142790592181284432014-07-11T07:00:00.000+02:002014-07-11T14:49:08.584+02:00Friday Frills - Hope
Hope looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst.
Hope opens doors where despair closes them.
Hope discovers what can be done instead of grumbling about what cannot.
Hope "lights a candle" instead of "cursing the darkness."
Hope regards problems, small or large, as opportunities.
Hope cherishes no illusions, nor does it yield to cynicism.
Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-23843111699954041582014-07-09T09:30:00.000+02:002014-07-13T22:00:59.834+02:00Georges Hobeika Fall 2014 CoutureCouture Season is upon us again and where better to begin than the atelier of Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika. He takes a page out of the Impressionist era for Fall 2014, inspired by the florid works of Claude Monet. Hand embroidered flowers burgeoned upon an aquatic blue set of dresses, polished off in burnished metallics in turquoise and aquamarine.
Lace, chiffon, tulle and organzaSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com72tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-66545848622015270062014-07-07T10:00:00.000+02:002014-07-07T21:35:40.529+02:00Being Bohemian with Shannon Jenkins
How To Be Boho Chic
Guest Post by Shannon Jenkins
I've always loved the free-spirited indie appeal of bohemian style. Wanting to learn how to achieve this look, I knew I had to get the expert advice of fashion blogger Shannon Jenkins. Shannon's blog, Upbeat Soles is a stunning example of modern bohemian style, where she displays perfectly put together outfits that are exemplary of thisSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1911839956328049511.post-36280998825393990262014-07-05T04:00:00.000+02:002014-07-06T20:52:22.050+02:00Looks of the Week - 05/07/14The weekly roundup of celebrity style, on and off the red carpet.
Taylor Swift's Street Style
I may not be able to name a single Taylor Swift song, but I must admit that this girl dresses well.
1. The songstress wears a lemon checked Miu Miu top with a mint green Topshop skirt, styled with a taupe Dolce & Gabbana bag and orange hued Seychelles sandals.
2. Taylor is pretty in a red and Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07925023568867910705noreply@blogger.com70