Shopping : Have You Visited LULÙ ?

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The first time I discovered  Lulu` Boutique, I was driving to Busy Bee for cannoli. I was determinedly focused on convincing my parking angels to help me, when out of the corner on my eye an eye-catching blue shop front with a pretty display caught my attention. Food, and cannoli in particular, are of utmost importance but priorities are priorities and I found myself stopping and parking further up from Busy Bee, leaving the car and somehow walking towards this shop. 

This was actually about a year ago and it's one of those stories I've always meant to tell, but somehow I kept putting on the back burner. Recently, however, I visited the store and since this was a planned exploration, my camera actually came with me and kept itself busy, whilst I gabbed with Marisa the owner and looked around.

The shop has actually been open since April 2013 and they have different stuff for lots of different tastes and ages - I saw pieced I'd recommend to my mother and pieces that I gave a new home to. The shop is not a franchise, so it doesn't stock one particular brand or other - there are different pieces sourced from many different brands. This means you're never quite sure what you'll find. Shops like this are not that common anymore and whilst I love my favourite franchise stores, sometimes, I miss that feeling of simply popping in to see what they have rather than going straight for that piece you've spotted on the net. 

So my camera took these pics - intelligent ain't it ? It spotted this lace blazer below at once, it's perfect for wearing over a coloured dress to a Spring morning wedding or simply out to dinner over jeans on a breezy night.

This a-line skirt and crop top below is one of the cutest little outfits ever 



70s vibe all the way

And as per the usual for my shopping posts, there are even more photos for you to filter through, in the slideshow below






For the finer details of life : Lulu` Boutique is open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30a.m to 19.30p.m. We are in Malta so you know - there is ‘Lulu Boutique, Msida’ on Facebook.

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Spotlight on NICHOLAS K at Milan Fashion Week

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The NICHOLAS K label is made up of designer duo Nicholas and Christopher Kunz - two designers that together have created something very visually exiting. They showcased in New York this Fashion Week as well but I got the chance to catch the Milan Show.

Th collection immediately brings to mind the exploration theme with both the accessories and colour palate evoking ideas of both desserts and urban life. They  cite the explorer Isabelle Eberhart a brave woman who left Geneva as a young girl and traveled to North Africa dressed as a man to fight against the injustices of colonial rule and help the poor. The pieces are powerful, designed for a strong, powerful woman. There are some truly interesting pieces and I particularly liked the jackets - both the shawl-style ones and the shorter more biker-influenced-style. 

All Photos by KURT PARIS

And for those in a Shopping Mood - some excellent pieces for sale from Nicholas K

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NEWS : It's the People's Place at TOMMY

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Tommy Hilfiger opened the very first store called People’s Place in New York back in the 1969 when he was still a teen. Like any teen of his generation, his main interests centered around music - rock and roll, friends and fashion. The shop was a hangout for him and his friends where they burned incense, dressed like rock stars, listened to music and painted all the walls black. The brand has grown and evolved in many ways since then and many different styles have been developed over the years.

They've also selected different fashion bloggers in each country to cover this launch and guess who's Malta's ? I've snapped some pictures of the items that you can scroll down and view but I suggest you pop by the store and get a feel for it. The quality is really lovely and I really enjoyed the vibe of the display itself.

"The collection celebrates a sense of individuality and reflects some of the iconic imagery that’s at the heart of rock music.”

So for the when and where details -

• Starts 25th March and runs until 3rd April at The Point and Valletta - Saturday 28th there will also be a DJ in store. 
• Last but not least - they're also giving a free canvas bag (below...it comes in red as well) from the collection with every pair of denim purchased.

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Outfit Post : White Sneakers Day

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There's something about wearing white shoes that makes me think of Spring, Summer and long, bright days. That is until someone steps on you and said white shoes and unfortunately not that white anymore (yes that happened on these poor little 'uns first outing- luckily they're really easy to clean). 

White sneakers are even more fun and since I got them, these US Polo ones with their brown leather laces and trimmings are driving me particularly crazy calling out to be worn every day. I swear shoes are just like children, constantly asking for attention.

On another note I have to mention my new eyebrows - well newly shaped - I had HD Brows done at Femme Beauty and I love the shape, she even managed to hide a hole I have on the top (more on what HD BROWS are to come ).

Outfit Details

Backpack : ALDO
Jacket : Enrico Coveri
Shoes : US Polo at Stivaletti
Boyfriend Jeans : Miss Sixty
Turtleneck : ASOS similar here
Sweater : Jennyfer
Hair : Toni&Guy

All Photos by KURT PARIS

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Outfit Post : A SKIRT Goes To Milan Fashion Week

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So this skirt also went to Milan Fashion Week and I wore this outfit on Saturday Evening to a couple of shows and after parties. I also had my makeup done at MAC COSMETICS (yes the rumours are true - they're opening in Malta - yipeee !!) and I went for a totally different look - what do you think ?

Outfit Details

Skirt : Miss Selfridge

Boots : Tosca Blu at Stivaletti

Bag : Miu Miu

Coat : MAX&Co.

Top : John Richmond

Bolero : ASOS similar here 

Necklace : Chanel


All Photos by KURT PARIS


Don't forget to check out my shopping picks !!!

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Shopping : Finding RELATIVES in DENIM

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Yesterday, after I posted a denim-related insta pic, someone accused me of too much denim-speak, so much so, that I've apparently made them do something totally out of character - buy a shirt - a denim shirt. I greeted this statement with as much pleasure as I did the huge Kinder Easter Egg the hubby just bought me. A denim shirt is a truly versatile piece of clothing that one must, MUST I tell you, place in a wardrobe, ideally of course, there are said's shirt's siblings of mixed race and gender.

In other news, I visited KIABI over Spring break, yes I know Spring Break is for Americans..but in my own mind I've had one too ; maybe next year you can join me; and I was quite impressed with their denim range. I've decided to focus a shopping post on this range, and this should also help you find those aforementioned siblings.

Sibling No 1

More like a cousin

Maybe a grandparent ?

And for some more denim photos - click through the slideshow

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NEWS : MFCC WAREHOUSE SALE '15

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It's time to talk about the yearly warehouse event happening at MFCC. It started last Thursday and ends tomorrow but stock gets replenished daily. There's a bunch of bargains to be had and some good stores are participating. There are different stands, ranging from homeware to food to of course clothes. Since this is a fashion blog :P - here's some info on the clothes.

The shops that interested me most were mainly -  River Island, New Look, Timberland (for the boys), Kiabi, Benetton and Sisley, Miss Sixty / Desigual / Killah, Teatro Boutique and Rinascimento - all shops I actually like to shop from at full price. Finding the good stuff does involve some hunting, so if that kind of shopping gives you the jeepers, this might not be the best place for you. If on the other hand, the thought of a good scavenger hunt realising in an awesome prize, makes your heart rate rise a notch..then I suggest you hightail it there today...you might find me there on round 2...

And for some product shots ..click through this awesome - work-of-art installation slideshow below 

Opens today from 10 a.m - 10 p.m and tomorrow from 10 a.m - 9 p.m

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Outfit Post : A SKIRT Goes to London Fashion Week

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I never got round to posting the last outfit look from London Fashion Week - so here goes :0 I love this skirt so much I ended up wearing it again in Milan !! Not too much to write about here - this outfit was probably the least 'London' of the London ones and probably something more fitting for a country like Spain but I felt rally feminine wearing it and actually really, really enjoyed it. This bag is a special one - it was actually my resent birthday present fro m a group pf friends and I loveeee it - the quality is superb and it's original and has a vibe that just makes me smile.

Outfit Details

Cape : Shop in Paris similar here

Top : ASOS similar here

Boots : Nero Giardini at Stivaletti

Skirt : Miss Selfridge

Bag : Muzungu Sisters


All Photos by KURT PARIS

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Difference between Malta Fashion Week & Malta Fashion Awards

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BRIDAL -2014 - Photo by KURT PARIS

The difference between Malta Fashion Week & Malta Fashion Awards might seem obvious to some. However, I've lost count of the number of times I've had to verbally explain to different people that there are two events in Malta and that going to the Saturday Night Awards Night does not mean you've attended Malta Fashion Week and sampled all that our local designers have to offer.

As the name implies, Fashion Week is something that happens over the span of an approximate week. In London, although still called a fashion WEEK, it is actually 5 days, in Milan 6, in Paris 8 ..you get the gist. In Malta, the length has varied from 7 - 8 days. A fashion week, in general, is one whereby on each day, there will be one or more shows showcasing both local and international designers. Presentations, parties and receptions might also feature into the mix. In large fashion weeks there might be something like 30 different official events happening on each day. In Malta, seeing as we cater to a far smaller population, it is generally 1 or 2. The Awards Night happens right after Fashion Week, on the final Saturday and is a small showcase of what happened throughout Fashion Week. There are also a number of other presentations, such as hair shows and of course the awards themselves.

FASHION AWARDS - 2014 - Photo by MIKLOS XUEREB

In Malta, first came the Fashion Awards, back in 1997, 17 years ago. The fashion awards were immediately popular, happening once a year and gaining a larger audience each year. Five years ago, Malta Fashion Week was created and it's been happening once yearly ever since. Since the awards night is the original event, it is the one event which most Maltese people are familiar with and thereby attend. Whilst it is great that a large audience attends this night, I fear that  a lot of people haven't actually understood that there are many more events in the days prior to the awards night. Tickets to the Fashion Week events are actually free !! It's just a matter of booking your place with the organisers and this last bit is important, especially for the more popular ones as these tend to get booked out within a few days.

On the individual days, during Fashion Week, the designers get a chance to showcase a larger amount of pieces from their collections, in a more intimate setting. If you are truly interested in learning about a designer, attending the individual show will better serve this purpose. 

GAGLIARDI - 2014 - Photo by KURT PARIS

Throughout fashion week, there are also events such as  the extremely popular and always booked out New Designers. Over here, new, emerging designers showcase pieces as a means of participating in the New Designer Competition, awarded on the awards night. 

The Bridal show is also a popular one, especially with prospective brides and one of my favourites is the International Designers Night which showcases different designers from all corners of the world.

INTL DESIGNERS - 2014 - Photo by KURT PARIS

The dates for this year's events are from the 9th May to the 16th May and a little birdie has told me that the calendar of events will soon be launched so keep your eyes and ears peeled for more info. 

COMING SOON : Ideas on What to Wear to Malta Fashion Week and Malta Fashion Awards :D - Check out My Shopping Picks For some Ideas Until Then

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Spotlight on CIVIDINI at Milan Fashion Week

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Miriam and Piero Cividini are partners in business and life. Their fashion design combines  their personalities and clever ideas with a clever mix of handcraft and modern technology. The original small collection of knitwear cashmere has grown significantly over the years and this year their show was one of the most attended at Milan Fashion Week. 

The collection presented is quite a timeless one with a very interesting colour palette. Shades of browns and beiges mixed in with blacks and greys and purples and plums made for very interesting visual interest. Key materials found within the collection are leather, fur, cashmere (of course!) and wool. I also loved the interesting layering styling ideas presented and the hairstyles that really complemented the look. 

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