Photo: Oscar Falk, Lundlund
Leave it to the Swedes to create outragous yet comfortable crocheted and knitted clothing. Sandra Backlund is a fairly new designer who just had her first runway show at Stockholm’s fashion week. The show recieved nothing but rave reviews and she is well on her way to transforming Swedish style. Watch out H&M!
Just a quick note for you Stella McCartney fans. From February 6th-20th Selfridges will be hosting ‘The World of Stella’ in their London Flagship store. The store is going to be transformed into a tribute to Stella McCartney and her designs. Her new collections and collaborations with other brands such as Adidas and Notify will be featured as well. On February 13 from 5-6pm Stella will make a personal appearance at the store. You can get more information from Selfridges website.
Made by Sonia Rykiel, this is the clutch to have this season. The fabric is a beautifully draped pattern of suede and has a large decorative bow in the center. The handle itself acts as a bracelet giving the look of two accessories in one. It is available now at Sonia Rykiel and comes in many lovely shades.
There is something about vintage posters and photographs that I love. Though I am not exactly sure what it is. They are classic, creative, and it interests me to see images that have been captured in an era that I was not part of. Vintage posters are truly original and simple advertisements, unlike the complex graphics that are presented to us these days.
Photo: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/Corbis
Brigitte Bardot is a French actress, model, and singer who is wildly famous for her sexy plantinum blonde look and persona from the 1950s to 70s. Her style: She took the classic American look (think Ralph Lauren) and put a French twist on it.
Google Images/style.com
Vogue.co.uk images
I must be on a Sex and the City kick or something because I cannot stop looking at pictures from the filming of the movie. Rumor has it March is the release date. On February 22, it will be four years since the show aired its final episode.
Matthew Williamson’s new collection is full of floral and Aztec prints. The looks are a mix between safari and hippy chic. He included lots of different pieces ranging from cropped jackets and short shorts to embroidered and beaded dresses.
Chanel, Dior, Peter Som, Stella McCartney
Photos: Don Ashby/VOGUE.COM
This A/W 2008 season, designers give you many options for your shoes. Would you like stillettos…wedges…lace-ups? I think designers are also trying to say “the higher, the better”. The shoes are bold, bright, heavy, and textured. Wear if you dare!
The hot water bottle I own and wrote about in one of my first posts was mentioned in Grazia Magazine this week (January 28 issue). It has some wise words of advice. ” Sauvignon Blanc + boiling kettles = third degree burns”. I also, do not suggest using a hot water bottle while drinking, but I am sure most if not all of you probably knew that already!
My day is now complete. I just watched the Sex and the City Movie trailer. The wait to see the movie is nearly over. It should be coming out this spring, but the release date is still to be announced. You can watch it on IMDb
