Outfit & Burberry Roundup Post : London Fashion Week Day 4

 By: Unknown    23:21  No comments

Day 4 got a bit complicated when the invite to Burberry arrived. I always use the show as my line when people ask me what shows I'm attending - I quip, well I didn't get in to Burberry (it's always very strictly limited). In fact, I had booked my hair appointment at the time of the show, needless to say this got moved. The thing about fashion weeks is that invites to the shows generally arrive only a few days before so planning ahead is rather difficult.

I started off the day by getting my makeup done at the Maybelline Lounge followed by a cut and style at Toni & Guy. I decided to change the style of my hair and go for something a bit softer with more layers, Spring is soon here and I prefer this sort of style for the warmer days.

Now about this photo which you've already seen in my previous post - I'm standing next to a famous singer - Tallia Storm !! I found out after but at the time I thought she looked so cool with that hair.

Andddd here I met one my my favourite bloggers - The Glam and The Glitter

And time for some snaps around the lovely Kensington Gardens - and hey the sun was shining ! After watching the show I was quite happy I wore this skirt - suede fringed leather was a big part of the collection. I'd have preferred wearing higher heeled boots with this skirt but then I wouldn't have made it through the day and I had other shows, unlike the stars I didn't have a driver :). 

Shoes is the hardest part about dressing for fashion week even just in terms of luggage weight and even though I haven't worn really high heels, right this minute whilst I'm typing this out my feet are sobbing and asking for a massage.

Outfit Details : Coat : MAX&Co. / Skirt : Rene Derhy / Scarf : Hermes / Boots : Nero Giardini at Stivaletti / Bag : Miu Miu / Earring : Pippa Toledo / Bow Tie : One from the Hubby's Collection

Now for some of my favourite looks from the collection - if you haven't watched the show you should watch it here - it's worth watching even if you're not into fashion, simply for the most amazing music by Claire Maguire.

The clothes, inspired by Durham quilting, presented were a mixture of suede, multicoloured prints, lots of fringes, swirls and florals and patchwork. The fabrics scream luxury, the coats unbelievably lux and they just make you want to lose yourself inside them. This particular coat in shearling intarsia featuring a floral design below is my favourite.

Photo from uk.burberry.com

There was a lot of suede and this cape has so much texture and so much character, wearing it would ensure a wonderful day.

Photo from uk.burberry.com

These Bohemian almost Mexican-influenced dresses are lovely with some beautiful detailing.

Photo: Indigitalimages.com

And because accessories are always one of Burberry's main things...here's the updated cashmere scarf and right below it one of my favourite bags

Photo from uk.burberry.com

Photo from uk.burberry.com

Now for some interesting news - parts of the collection can actually be shopped online right now until March 9, otherwise it will hit stores next Autumn.

I'd like to know when it's going to hit Malta ..what do you say Sarto (Michelle) - will these beauties be in store next September ?

Read More

Outfit Post : London Fashion Week : Day 3

 By: Unknown    15:49  No comments

I started off the day with breakfast at the fabulous Sketch and a braid  at the popup THE BRAID BAR store that was setup at Sketch  for London Fashion Week. The concept is really interesting, they have a braid menu and addons you can do like these pom poms and rings.

After breakfast it was back to the shows 

                 

Outfit Details

Trousers : Vintage

Boots : Nero Giardini at Stivaletti

Bag : Vintage Etro

Scarf, Poloneck : Zara

Coat : Italy

Nails : Femme Beauty Attard

Read More

London Fashion Week : Street Style - Handbags

 By: Unknown    16:34  No comments

One of the first things I notice in an outfit is the handbag or handbag(s) as the case may be. There's something about a beautiful bag that can simply complete an outfit and make it stand apart. There's quite a variety of different styles of bags at London Fashion Week. I wasn't at New York but from the pics I saw, it was all about quirky-as-hell, original bags. Funnily enough even though London is the city with the most eclectic fashion it seems to transcend more in clothes rather than bags.

Here's a few street style snaps taken by Kurt Paris with bags worth of a photo or two..

All photos by Kurt Paris

Read More

Outfit Post : Swaddled in Fun - Day 2 at LFW

 By: Unknown    12:05  No comments

Day 2 at London Fashion Week and today was the day that I decided I need to be somewhat warmer and my feet needed to get a little less tired - many shows and much running around from one place to the other. Started the day with breakfast with Lulu Guinness (more on that to come) and ended it with a beautiful night view of the River Thames followed by a trip to M&M store and a delicious meal in Chinatown.

BTW - Take a look at my jeans.. recognise them ? They're the ones I kept from my River Island Guide - Vintage MOM 

Outfit Details

Monsterrr Hat - L'Autre Chose from LuisaViaRoma

Coat : Vintage

Black fur bolero : Olivier

Poloneck : Zara

Earrings : From PORTO Malta

Jeans : River Island

Gloves : Sports Ski Gloves (Currently loving the idea of mixing sportswear with general clothing)

Shoes : Laura Biagiotti at Stivaletti

Read More

London Fashion Week : Jasper Conran

 By: Unknown    22:31  No comments

At Jasper Conran yesterday - the winter colours- dark navy, plum, ginger and vibrant shades of green  are both simultaneously rich and muted. The designer cites as inspiration 19th century prints from the designer Kunisada.

The collection is tailored but the actual pieces have are relaxed, loos fit - the vibe is wearable, comfortable fashion. The cashmere dresses are in my opinion the standout pieces within this collection, the patterned fabric adds an exciting twist but it's the lovely fabric that really stole my heart. There were also some exciting hats on show that added a bit of an edge to the styling.

A very wearable, luxurious collection.

Read More

Beauty Post : ARK SKINCARE PRIMER

 By: Unknown    07:46  No comments

Last September when I travelled to London for Fashion Week, I attended a beauty event at which I was introduced to Ark Skincare. Before I left, they were kind enough to gift me this Anti-Ageing Skin Protector Primer with SPF 30. I've been using it nearly every day ever since. The product contains a bunch of useful and beneficial ingredients - shea butter, extracts of jojoba, vitamin E , mimosa and sunflower. It is a primer meaning it is designed for use under makeup, possibly, if desired, over moisturiser - it smoothens skin out quite well and foundation glides on more easily after using this product.

I love the fact that it has a high SPF but doesn't feel greasy at all, I've used it both in the warmer months (October in Malta is around 23 degrees Celsius) and during this last much colder month. It has performed well in both climates and my makeup stayed on without budging or flaking for long periods of time in both cases.

The product retails at 36 gbp so it's not in the cheap but neither the unaffordable category, plus a little product goes a long way. I'm pretty sure I will be repurchasing it once the product runs out. I'm now thinking of adding this ARK exfoliator which I also found on lookfantastic.com a and this ARK moisturiser to my collection

Read More

Street Style : At London Fashion Week Somerset House

 By: Unknown    01:07  No comments

I had given LFW-related posts a rest for a while but I actually have plenty more to say and this is one of the best - on one of the days, Photographer Kris Micallef and I took to the streets for some serious style spotting and we found some gems!!

Left : Pippa

Jacket,  Skirt, Top : Vintage

Shoes : Office

Bag, VIntage

Right : Daniel Omanya

Jacket : Harris Tweed Custom Jacket

Trousers : Part of a suit

Shoes : Office

Left : Jeanette

Skirt : Bon Bon

Poloneck : Acne

Trainers : Nike Riccardo Tisci

Sunglasses : Aldo

Earring : Givenchy

Right : Payzee

All Vintage from ASOS

Right

Top : H&M

Skirt : River Island

Left 

Coat : Topshop

Shirt, Hat : H&M

Bag : Mulberry

Lucaz Enigma

Cap, Skirt, Shoulder Piece : Own Design

Top, Trousers : Sparks

Right Pic is Me - check out ootd post here

Bags, Coccinelle
Coat : Max&Co
Top : Pinko
Earring : Vintage
Ring : Bling Bling Boutique
Watch : Toy Watch


Soooooo which is your fave ?

P.S Remember to enter my COMPETITION

Read More

Events Post : ARK Skincare Inside Out Beauty Event

 By: Unknown    04:45  No comments

Whilst in London I was invited I was delighted to the Grace Belgravia at Knights bridge for an event with ARK Skincare and the Elixir Clinic. The Elixir Clinic specialises in vitamin infusions -

"An Intravenous Vitamin Infusion is the administration of nutrients by intravenous delivery. The drips have been designed to deliver the optimum balance of these nutrients and vitamins directly to your body, bypassing the gastrointestinal system and not only is absorption 100%, but rather than being superficial, it is more effective for long term well-being."

They offer different treatments -  detoxing,  hair regrowth, youth regeneration, for fatigue etc. The Elixir Clinic was something completely new to me, whilst I've of course read about high end beauty treatments that celebrities and the like undergo..I had never really read up on injection and intravenous drip method treatments. The Elixir Clinic can be found at the Grace Belgravia which btw is a beautiful luxurious spa / club which is really worth checking out. They were also giving free manicures on the night which my friend Michelle gladly partook of.

ARK skincare are mainly focused on being age aware, they don't believe in skin types which traditionally has been the general way for determining which skincare to use. They believe that shifts occur in our skin and hormone levels between late 20s to early 30s and again at late 50s to early 60s. 

After researching the company online, I realised there's actually a fair amount of hype surrounding this brand - they've been doing very well with two of their products the - Regenerating Skin Defence and the Anti-Ageing Skin Protector, these have both won awards in the last year. I was very happy that they gave us these products to try out so I 'll be able to review them. Actually I've already started using them and I love the quality and consistency, my skin feels super smooth after applying them.

Read More