30 January 2013

Get Trenching

Trench

I believe that there are two types of people in this world: the people who see a classic Burberry trench that die a little inside and would happily pass over their credit card details while in a Burberry coma. (I may or may not fall into this category…) Then there are those who think, ‘really, it’s so boring I wouldn’t by one for my nana.’ (Secretly I’m still hoping my nana will slip me one for a birthday.) 

Yet this season mega British fashion house Burberry Prorsum has successfully cultivated a piece to satisfy all; the Metallic Trench. The Spring/Summer trend is available in 6 electric shades and can be purchased at http://us.burberry.com/store/trench-coats/womens-trench-coats/. It’s time to choose your armour!
Try a cheaper yet still viably trendy Plastic Trench from ASOS. I promise this one won’t break the bank!


Can’t quite picture yourself shining down the street in electric pink?
Try a cheaper yet sill viably trendy Plastic Trench from ASOS. I promise it won't break the bank! 


Burberry coat
And for those who fit into the first caterogy...
Here's a little something we can dream about tonight! X



20 January 2013

HOW YOU DO: Wide Leg Pants

Wide Leg Pants


Seen the wide leg pant roaming around your neighborhood? Time to introduce yourself and befriend a pair.
Like many people, this style of trouser can be a little scary to try on; (anyone else get that initial tent feeling?) 
but when styled right can be a knock out piece for the office, the weekend or a classy night out. 

For the office: Try a peplum style top as it adds the required element of structure while still keeps you in your feminine. The other work option is a simple tee, tucked in and belted to define your body for a clean and sophisticated look.
Weekend wear: The thing about a great investment piece? It can carry you from work to the weekend. Wide leg pants really are no exception. For lunch dates and Saturday mornings to yourself try a light tucked in top with a pattern or colour. If you're feeling super stylish play up your masculine, try a classic man style shirt half tucked in with sleeves rolled up. Feel  the power! 
Night out: Take your legs out for a spin and add a little sparkle! To keep it simple again try a shirt tucked in, but of course go for something with lots of detail like sequins or beading. For the serious street style gals, show off the midriff and wear a cropped shirt. The fullness of the pant allows for some skin to be shown, so if you've got it, flaunt it! 

Still have an excuse not to try a pair? I'd love to hear why below!
If not, it's time to get walked away with wide legged pants.   

15 January 2013

Take Your Hat Off



Time to take off your hat and bow to the one and only, Rachel Zoe. 

Celebrity stylist turned designer extraordinaire has ticked every essential box to make a standout collection this season. The cohesive collection is filled with effortless glamour including wearable clothes for street and office wear alike.
Take 10 minuets out of your day to be delighted by Zoe's Spring runway & post a comment of your favorite look.
Enjoy!

13 January 2013

Golden Globes: Best Dressed List & Top Carpet Trends

The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards 

Pastel and ice blues were among the popular frock colours this year, worn with simplicity and sheer elegance









Blush and nudes hues are always a guaranteed show stoppers- this year was no exception    






More on the structured side, the classic black bomb shells 







A colourful conclusion 



Jessica Chastain in Calvin Kline 
Rosario Dawson
Nicole Richie in Naeem Khan 
Helen Hunt 
Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy
Amy Adams in Marchesa 
Megan Fox in Dolce & Gabbana
Jenifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen 
Amy Poehler in Stella McCartney
 Katharine McPhee in Theysken's 
TheoryStacey Keilber in Armani
Alyssa Milano 





A Morning with MARC




Can’t think of anything better than to wake up to a conversation with Marc Jacobs? Neither could I, hence my reasoning for tuning into livestream.com to eavesdrop on Fern Mallis interviewing the prince of fashion. Thursday’s interview recapped Jacob’s major accomplishments and struggles, as well as his current state of mind and where the genius is headed in the near future.
The interview is now available to watch at livestrem.com, so instead of recapping the conversation I thought I'd share a number of things that I most fascinated about Mr Jacobs when listening :

1. Number one selling perfume, Daisy was named after his dog. 
2. Marc has been trying to develop a fragrance for Louis Vuitton since he was employed for the company, but the brand refuses to sell to duty free stores.
3. Admits that as much as he loves designing costumes, he will never work with dancers again.
4. Loves costume parties, the bigger and more extravagant a costume the better.
5. Is addicted to smoking, trying to quit several times the longest he has lasted is 7 months.
6. After dealing with some pretty heavy substance abuse problems, he admits that it was mainly nutrition that got him back on track.
7. Openly says how he is till self-conscious about the way he looks.
8. Thinks, ‘Tom Ford is a heart throb.’
9. Has dressed the one and only Miss Piggy. 
10. Quoted, ‘when I don’t believe in myself, I turn to people who believe in me.’
11. Admits that he ‘loves attention’ and isn't a very linear thinker.
12. Believes that things are only temporary. 
13. Announced that Marc Jacobs will be releasing a makeup line… hooray! 


After treating my senses to this delightful interview I found I have a new respect for the comical personality that is Marc Jacobs. Surely a man I would pleasure myself to meet in the future.

10 January 2013

A Boyfriend kind of Saturday

Spend Saturday with your Boyfriend




And by that I mean your boyfriend jeans of course! Sleek that hair into a clean bun, apply a dark shade of red to your lip and grab your favorite black bag. (Think either something along the lines of Chanel lambskin or large Longchamp tote.)  Leave your real man at home and go treat yourself to a morning of retail therapy and lunch with your favorite girls. Have a little you time this weekend! 
Boyfriend jeans are a great option compared to your usually skinny - they're way more comfy and look 100 times cooler when styled right.
Stylist tip: Remember to incorporate elements of structure into your assemble featuring boyfriend jeans, so you yourself avoid looking like a man. Either add a structured shirt, or in the example above a extremely structured shoe and hair style. That way you're still feeling mega comfortable and looking ultra chic, win win!  

9 January 2013

Liebster Award


Firstly, what is a Liebster Award?
The Liebster Award is a bloggers award for up comming coming bloggers (with less than 200 followers.) 

If you receive the Liebster, you must:

  • Tell 11 things about yourself
  • Answer the 11 questions the nominating blogger asked you
  • Ask 11 questions to the blogger you will nominate
  • Nominate 11 new bloggers
  • Make sure you notify the bloggers you nominate

11 things about myself for you to feast your eyes on: 


1. I hardly watch t.v or movies.. I think this makes me a bit odd
2. I want to see the world, staring with my trip to Europe in May, then America and beyond   
3. I drink my coffee with soy milk- I just think it tastes so much better  
4. I like things to be done a certian way, because of  this I usually end up doing everything myself 
5. Mess, messy people, messy rooms, messy situations I hate. I don't like mess, things are meant to be clean! (rereading that out loud just made me realize I may have an issue with mess, lol) 
6. I attend a style school, called Australian Style Institute. It has been one of the best things i've ever done
7. I've worked on a fashion show before, nothing is more exhilarating than working backstage. 
8. Studying through school I wanted to be a doctor, to get half way through and realise that I want a career in fashion.
9.  I love candles 
10. I will soon be launching my styling business called Imprint Style, watch this space! 
11. I really enjoy blogging; it's such a great creative outlet allowing you to connect with like minded people.


Questions to answer, from the lovely mystylediary.blogspot.com.au

1. What is your favourite fashion item?
This question is so hard.. but going from what I wear the most it would most likely be leather pants. A few seasons they replaced jeans in my life, I just find them sexy and so comfotable- is there a better combination? 

2. What is your favourite Starbucks drink? 
I'm defiantly a soy latte type of girl, yet when the weather heats up I do prefer an ice tea.. but I have been meaning to try a iced green tea latte!

3. What is your favourite colour?I love black and white, but guess technically they don't count! I do love mustard and orange, loving mint for spring.. I enjoy bold colours, things that are eye catching and have a pop to them.4. Where would you most want to visit?
Malian, (going in May!) and New York, preferably in Winter. Also i'd love to see L.A! 
5. What is your favourite season?
Honestly this changes for me all the time.. yet the answer is never spring as I get almost impossible to deal with hayfever. I love summer for it's fun and easiness, Winter for it's darling coats, boots and warming accessories and Autumn for it's layering, comfort and earthy tones.
6. What is on top of your wishlist?
At the moment, I'm dying for a pair of Alexander Wang boots. I found  them browsing on shopbop.com and they are now the background of my Ipad. They're black calfskin leather and are called Anouck Chelsea Booties with Rose Hardwear. Seriously, look them up! 

7. Who is your favourite actor?
I'm not one that's massive on movies.. let alone individual actors. But with saying that I don't mind Kate Hudson, she's pretty good. 

8. What is your favourite song?
I generally adore anything that comes out of the mouth of either Lana Del Ray or Kanye West, they to me scream genius with every song they write. 
9. What is your favourite clothing brand?
All depends on the mood I'm in, but over all I love Marc Jacobs, Balmain, Rachel Zoe, Topshop - but we'll leave it at that or we'll be here all evening! 

10. What makes you smile?
Little things, like, getting Vogue in the mail every month and smelling the freshness of the cover when tearing open the plastic, seeing other people smile and enjoy things you've enabled them to have (this is why I live and die for personal styling), things that are clean, fresh and organised, that actually makes me feel incredibly calm and peaceful. 

11. What is your guilty pleasure?
Watching hours upon hours of runway shows, it seems what ever task I should be completing, i've always got a spare few minuets to do some serious fashion viewing!  


My 11 questions to my nominated blogs

1. One thing you could change about yourself, if anything? 
2. Favorite way to spend a Sunday afternoon?
3. If you could have lunch with any person in the world, who would it be? 
4. Would you rather be blind or deaf? 
5. How did you celebrate they New Year?
6. Favorite designer?
7. The food you would consume in endless amounts, with no health complications attached? 
8. Dream job? 
9. Favorite city/place in the world? 
10. You'r 'can't live without' accessory? 
11. Do you think you could survive with out technology for a week? 

Nominated bloggers, in no such order

1. http://www.deancorno.blogspot.com.au
2. http://www.stylebylinda.blogspot.fi/
3. http://bagsandchocolate.blogspot.com.au/
4. http://godsavevogue.blogspot.com.au/
5. http://lelovelylions.blogspot.com.au/
6. http://qstomizate.blogspot.com.es/
7. http://luciasloves.blogspot.co.uk/
8. http://ecobirdstyle.blogspot.com.au/
9. http://currentlylovingblog.blogspot.com.au/
10. http://www.donkeycool.blogspot.com.au/
11. http://modas-diva.blogspot.com.au/

A big thank you to www.mystylediary.com.au for nominating me!
To anyone not nominated & reading, feel free to leave your answers to my questions and a link to your blog below, i'd love to check it out!