Brand Spotlight : A look at Scotch&Soda - Shopping for MEN

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Recently, I introduced online and local store Junction Malta and a female brand they carry Maison Scotch. You might recall me mentioning that Maison Scotch is the female branch of Dutch brand Scotch & Soda which caters for males. Both brands are available at Junction and there are some really nice items in the collection.

Some photos I snapped in store:

Who wouldn't want a pineapple shirt ?

According to the brand the SS 2014 collection has the following themes: 

• CHIQUE L’AFRIQUE ("delicate batik prints with a streetstyle 80s spin")
• RETRO RESORT ("a flourishing mix of 50s Cadillac checks and sun-faded deck chair stripe") 
• COASTAL CLASH ("a mix of playful, chic and versatile pieces that can be layered together in unexpected combinations")
• THE CRUISE COLLECTION ("Inspired by exotic cruise vacations during the 50s, our new postcard graphics and retro pineapple prints create an exciting high summer mood")

I've put together the following outfit - yes I am really into this pineapple shirt and I love the quality of their jeans and wallets..yes I know jeans have got absolutely nothing to do with wallets but I think the quality is great of both those ranges of products..so sue me :)

And what would a Spring and Summer collection be without swimwear - excellent range of swim shorts ---loving the leftmost printed one!

JUNCTION offers free delivery to Malta and international delivery is charged at 15 euros; both are delivered within 3 days. They also have a facebook page . You can see my previous outfit post wearing Maison Scotch here.

This post is a collaborative post between Caroline's Fashion Styling and JUNCTION Malta, ALL content represents my opinions and styling ideas. 

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Brand Spotlight : A look at Maison Scotch at Junction

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A month or so ago, I wrote about JUNCTION, a shop I had been slightly unfamiliar with which stocks the uber fantastic Dutch brand Maison Scotch, you might also recall I showed off a new leopard print jacket from the store . 

To recap - Junction is both an online store for both local and international customers and they also have two stores in Malta, one at the Plaza, Sliema and another at Savoy Shopping Arcade Valletta. Maison Scotch which is the female division of Scotch&Soda is so far only stocked online and at the Plaza. 

It came to my attention that like me, a lot of Maltese people, women in particular, are largely unaware about this brand and shop and it's a shame because there are some really beautiful, high quality items. Whilst prices are not throwaway prices, they're mostly pretty affordable and a far cry away from high-end designer prices. 

Who is this brand for?

The official line from the company is that they do not believe in target audiences and anyone and everyone can enjoy their products. However, I feel as though Maison Scotch is a brand for women who have left their teen years of throwaway fashion behind and are now looking to purchase clothes of higher quality and with better tailoring whilst still being extremely stylish and for want of a better word 'trendy'.

So check out some pics I took in the Plaza Store - this new collection is mostly about femininity with lots of prints, soft patterns and some lovely skirts and dresses to be found. 

The colours are soft and subtle and slightly muted; the colour card has shades like blush, coastal blue, limoncello, greys and black&white. There are also some interesting details to be found in the collection such as V shaped necklines that are cut just right so as not to give too much or too little cleavage.

JUNCTION offers free delivery to Malta and international delivery is charged at 15 euros; both are delivered within 3 days. They also have a facebook page . You can see my previous outfit post wearing Maison Scotch here.

This post is a collaborative post between Caroline's Fashion Styling and JUNCTION Malta, ALL content represents my opinions and styling ideas. 

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Shopping Post : Skater Dresses on Sale

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By popular request - after yesterday's post some more sale items with a focus on dresses - skater dresses to be precise, one of the hottest items we've had his year..and they suit so many different figure types, they're great for pear shaped girls, great for hourglass and can also be pulled off by apples sometimes (find one with a higher waistline that's right under the bust).  

Now you may notice that I haven't listed the shops where these dresses are from - for kicks I'm leaving a bit of mystery on this one....you need to click on the individual images to see where they're from!

Happy Shopping!!

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Outfit Post : Leopard Print, Baby Pink, Online Shopping and a Haircut

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I recently asked a question on facebook asking Maltese people whether or not they would buy from an online Maltese shop, the answers were varied but mostly positive. Online shopping in Malta picked up much later than it did abroad. Since I am somewhat of a hybrid made up of a shopaholic and a techie, about 15 years ago I think I was one of the first Maltese people to start buying clothes online, certainly none of my friends did at the time. However, it has picked up now and most people I know have regular packages arriving from different international sites. 

Interestingly enough, It seems as though not a lot of us know about our local shops which sell online though; confession time, I only recently became aware of JUNCTION myself. A bit of background, last week whilst working at the Plaza I decided to explore Junction (level 3), this shop had really hit my radar when it first opened but then I think I kind of kept forgetting about it which is silly because it stocks one of the coolest brands MAISON SCOTCH, this is the female line from the Amsterdam-based brand Scotch & Soda. This is a very high quality brand and up until last Thursday I was mistakenly under the impression that the prices are also very high but it is actually not the case...most of the new stock was actually priced almost half of what I thought it'd be.

Now for the online shopping part - JUNCTION has a website which has an online shop (which stocks both ladies and menswear). They offer free delivery to Malta and international delivery is charged at 15 euros; both are delivered within 3 days. They have some really cool things for sale and BARGAIN ALERT - there are some great things on sale too!

Now for my outfit - I'm actually wearing a jacket from MAISON SCOTCH that I picked up from Junction when I set about exploring it, it's got a gorgeous leopard print, fits like a glove and has exquisite detailing. Sadly, it doesn't seem to be available online but I did spy some others in the Sliema store (there's also a store in Level 2, The Savoy but I haven't been there so not sure if they have it or not).

I decided to pair it with a baby pink bag from Coccinelle. I'm in absolute love with baby pink bags, they're just so cute and sweet and oh so perfect; scratch that I love baby pink anything -not just for kids..I swear..truly....please?. A plaid cashmere scarf, leather trousers and of course my Hunter boots (read this to understand the of course) were then the perfect siblings.

And have you noticed I had a hairstyle change? More layers were added and the length in general was reduced, I think this style suits my face much more and makes it appear less angular , thanks to Matthew at Toni and Guy Hilton or the great job.

Check out the little detail of the Maison Scotch logo on the zip - love it!

Jacket : Mason Scotch ( JUNCTION) / Boots : Hunter
/ Scarf : Johnstons of Elgin
 / Trousers : BYNC / Poloneck : Zara
/ Bag, Bracelet : Coccinelle
 / Pearls : Freshwater Pearls (London)
/Watch : Toy Watch

Would love to have some feedback from you on this one..so leave a comment after the *beep*

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