Shopping Post : RAOUL

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Who is RAOUL?

RAOUL, from the house of F J Benjamin is one of those brands that is currently enjoying a wave of popularity. Douglas and Odile Benjamin are the husband and wife power couple behind this Singapore - based brand. The new collection. Has just arrived to Malta, at Rebelli so I thought I'd stop by and have a look. I love the feminine, powerful cuts, the graphical prints and the combination of different fabrics. There's a lot of versatility in the range even as to which occasion to wear the pieces too - there are long, beautiful dresses, midi skirts, tailored shorts and kimonos.

See what caught my eye

And for the slideshow

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Shopping : V73 Bags

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Some time ago, I wore a new bag by an Italian brand V73. Quite a few of you messaged me asking me for more info about this brand, so I've dedicated a whole shopping post to the brand and this season's styles.

Elisabetta Armellin is the person behind this brand. She was born in Treviso and studied in Venice The name V73 stands for "V" as Venice, "73" as her date of birth. Venice has always been one of her main sources of inspiration. The first V73 boutique was opened in Venice and the second one has recently been launched in Miami. This brand is stocked at Rebelli in Malta. 

The first thing that caught my eye when I first learnt about these bags, is the bright colours. There are some truly gorgeous vivid, colourful options. The second thing was the details - the gold hardware is top notch quality and I'm in love with the bamboo handles on some of them. Since this is me writing, the leather piping and full leather styles (like the top pic) were another plus.

Some more in the slideshow below

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Outfit Post : All About Lipsticks & Dresses

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I make no secret of the fact that I love dresses and as much as I enjoy pairing different items together and creating an outfit, sometimes, all I want to wear is a pretty dress with a nice pair of heels.

This dress, is, as I like to say a 'very me' dress, by a brand Elizabetta Franchi, that I've had my eye on for a while. The pieces have a certain style and finesse that really appeals to me.

Whilst buying the dress, I spotted the Alberto Guardiani shoes in the same store (Rebelli). I had posted some photos of these 'lipstick shoes' on Facebook and Instagram when I went to Milan Fashion Week. I had really wanted to buy a pair back then but was too overweight (luggage).

So once again, when I realised the brand is available in Malta and this was the last pair and in my size, well then you know - they had to be mine. These are the summer stock - the new Winter ones arriving are even more fun because they're got different coloured heels - pink / blue / green.

I had my hair styled a bit differently today, lots more volume and a few curls - what do you think ?

Outfit Details

Dress : Elizabetta Franchi at Rebelli

Shoes : Alberto Guardiani at Rebelli

Bag : Miu Miu

Hair : Toni and Guy

Earrings ; Murano Glass (Venice)

Watch ; Rotary Vintage

All Photos by KURT PARIS

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