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Friday, 12 December 2014

Outfit Post : Different Shades of BLACK

Once you've gotten over the fact that my hair is straight, here's what I wore to the F&F launch party this week. It's funny how familiarity works, I've had my hair this straight quite a few times over the last year but it seems that after a summer of curls, everyone forgothttp://www.carolinefashionstyling.com/2014/12/outfit-post-different-shades-of-black.html. Basically, last Winter I got the Keratin Brazilian treatment applied and decided to go for it again this year - I find 'straighter' hair much easier to manage in the Winter months. To all those curl lovers (my hubby being one of them, ...they'll be back..and change is fun :) ).

Wearing all-black is not that 'normal' for me, in general, I'm quite a colourful person and tend to gravitate towards patterns, colours and all things bright. I enjoyed wearing this look though and I think I might just try total black again sometime soon.

Now these boots (Nero Giardini at Stivaletti) are a recent acquisition and I'm completely head-over-heels in love with them..the comfort is unparalleled, the quality of the leather is superb and I think the design is stunning - only problem - I decided to wear them on the one day in the year when it wouldn't stop raining...so my poor boots got wet on their first outing, I'm sure they cried big, plonky tears when I wasn't looking.

Outfit Details : Jacket : Mango / Bag : Coccinelle / Top : Sisley / Skirt : Stradivarius / Necklace : H&M

Photos by Kurt Paris.

Shopping, Outfit & Events Post : Shopping for a CAR - the new MINI COOPER launch party

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So the news of the month is that I have decided that my car, a red Toyota Aygo has simply gown old and needs replacing which means....NEW CAR SHOPPING...the last time I did this was 9 years ago and I had forgotten how much fun it is. At the moment, what I'm doing is compiling a list of my favourites, getting prices and visiting showrooms....eventually I'll progress to test drives.

What do I Want vs What do I Need ?

My job as a fashion stylist often means I need to carry lots of stuff around to shoot with, which means a nice comfortable boot is somewhat handy, then again, my job as a stylist means I need to run around from place to place so a small car that fits in parking places easily and darts around our little roads and corners is also really handy. What all this means that

I'm the crazy girl walking into showrooms asking for quotes for SUVs and superminis.

The other factor is well the shape...as you might imagine the car's aesthetics are of slight importance to me, I like quirky cars ..as is the colour ...preferably two colours or even three (much to the hubby's dismay)...so whilst he's asking about engine specs ..I'm asking about colour and personalisation options.

So anywayyyyyy the point of all this is that I've decided to chronicle this shopping journey...lets call it ...finding the right car for a fashion stylist.

The first car I'm going to talk about is the new MINI COOPER - coincidentally it was launched last Saturday evening with an awesome launch party at Muscat Motors to celebrate the occasion. - beer bar, wine bar, vodka bar(Chase), fish and chips, MINIs to examine (both new and vintage ones) ...lots and lots of fun!!

Gianni is the brand ambassador and has been given his very own 'KISS' mini countryman to drive :)

Time to actually talk about the new MINI ...in a word WOW...I've always loved the mini and whilst the difference between this version and the previous is not huge...there are little touches that make it even nicer, a re-designed front that is a bit larger and sleeker, more chrome touches, a more techy interior, slightly larger boot (hurray!), greener engine, extremely comfy seats and above all it is still a MINI - LOVE THIS CAR...cons : whilst the boot has grown, it is still nothing you'd consider large & like always, this car doesn't come cheap...

My Outfit

This was actually my outfit for the entire day not just night - since that day went as follows - Simshar crew screening, Coccinelle magic keys event, Faith shoes launch at Debenhams....Mini party..

I got to take two things on their first outing - a darling pink, plaid skirt from New Look that I bought a few weeks ago at a press event & my new pink Coccinelle satchel.....I think this bag might have made it to the top of my list as far as my favourite bags go...it is extremely practical, comfortable (I spent a day wearing it) and it's pink with touches of gold.. I mean ..what more could I possibly want...

Bag : Coccinelle (SS14) / Skirt : New Look (SS14) / Top : Promod (old) / Jacket : Moda International / Shoes : Dr Martens / Necklace : Gift from Madrid / Leggings : Proskins Slim

This bag is beyond gorgeous...am so over the moon with it :)

So let me know what you think...what vote do you give the new MINI?

Events Post : Florence Braccialini Opening Party & 60th Anniversary Celebration Firenze

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The morning after when all the people were gone :)

Selfie at the party

One of the highlights of my trip to Florence was attending the Opening of the new Florence Store and 60 Year Celebration Party at Braccialini just off Piazza Signoria (via vacchereccia). The store is on two levels, very clean and minimalist design with lots of lovely white light and white walls, the great thing is that the products take centre stage.

I love Braccialini bags, the combination of beautiful, high quality leather, perfect leather workmanship (impeccable stitching), and original quirky designs immediately sets my credit card on fire and my will power down to 0.

Lots of people attended the event and what with the gorgeous bags and purses lined up on the walls, the flowing alcohol concoctions and gorgeous canapés, it was a great event that I enjoyed very much:)