50 shades of purple and grey

Another super occasion for the celebration was on my birthday day. I have went to the Shard building to Aqua restaurant. It was there a very beautiful view but really spoiled by rainy and cloudy english weather.

Standing 309.6 metres (1,016 ft) high, the Shard is the tallest building in London and is currently the 87th tallest building in the world, the tallest building in the European Union and the fourth tallest building in Europe. 

The glass-clad pyramidal tower has 72 habitable floors, with a viewing gallery and open-air observation deck on the 72nd floor, at a height of 244.3 metres (802 ft). It was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano and replaced Southwark Towers, a 24-storey office block built on the site in 1975.

THE VISION FOR THE SHARD WAS TO CREATE AN ARCHITECTURALLY STRIKING VERTICAL CITY INCORPORATING RETAIL, OFFICES, HOTEL, APARTMENTS, RESTAURANTS AND A PUBLIC VIEWING GALLERY

Irvine Sellar, The Shard’s developer and joint owner, had an ambitious vision to create an architecturally striking vertical city incorporating retail, offices, hotel, apartments, restaurants and a public viewing gallery. His idea was to build a diverse vibrant community, and provide multiple areas within which the public could experience the building and its magnificent views. And all of this astride one of London’s major transport hubs.

We had a lovely lunch there and have admired the views over the centre and heart of London 
The food  was not very filling but served and decorated in the nice and sophisticated artistic way. It was a small portion of each course but all were very tasty.

For that special visit I was wearing Ted Baker Raisie floral body con dress. I think for my body shape version of skater style would look better on. I fall in love with this print and bough also matching bikini set for upcoming holiday.
RAISIE
Shadow Floral midi dress
Get set to stun with RAISIE. Adorned with Ted's signature Shadow Floral print, this form-fitting midi dress hugs the figure in all the right places.Complete with v-neckline, cap sleeve styling and exposed metallic zip fastening the the back.
This beautiful print features colourful opulent blooms and is from the new season womenswear collection. The classic shape is perfect for workwear, or team with jewellery and a compact clutch for glamorous evening wear. Offset its opulent blooms with a simple pair of heeled courts. On photo below with purple satin heels from LK Bennett. On the event I had to wear black high boots due to  the very bad weather. Unfortunately fitting shape is not one of my favourites 

Later one we were eating custom make cake from Patisserie Valerie London

Lovingly handmade cakes 

Patisserie Valerie was first opened in Frith Street in London's Soho in 1926 by Belgian born Madam Valerie. She came to London on a mission to introduce fine Continental Patisserie to the English. It was an instant success.

During the Second World War the Frith Street premises were bombed by the Luftwaffe and Madam Valerie subsequently set up shop around the corner in Old Compton Street where her legacy continues to this day in our Soho branch.

The unique café-atmosphere includes the decor left over from the 1950's epitomised by the now famous Toulouse-Lautrec style cartoons by Terron.

In our havens of self-indulgence, you will discover only the best quality cakes and patisserie, continental breakfasts, lunches, the finest teas and coffees and an atmosphere that is unique to each location.We've worked hard to achieve an international reputation and this has been built on the quality of our products which we hand make ourselves using artisan craft bakery skills and only ever using fresh ingredients and traditional baking methods resulting in award-winning croissants and viennoiserie.

I have bough above dress on the January sale with the few other items. Couple of weeks ago We went to a Bicester village and I have found  vintage jacquard sweatshirt which suit my taste.
The most nice designed and artistic fitting room what I have seen so far is in Ted Baker store there. I always enjoy visiting there.
Beautiful wallpaper with birds and the special light make the room really vintage and magical .

Ted Baker Agda Grey Roses Jacquard Sweater with vintage rose print on the front and on shoulders.

Here perfectly combine with Guess Jacquard shiny jeans in grey-silver-purple shades and plum Tsar boots from luxury fashion iconic Australia Luxe with fox scuffs and fuchsia cocoon Ted Baker Mawd coat. As a jewellery was Ti Sento Milan pearl pedant on grey string. Could be also with silver Miu Miu eye cat retro vintage sunglasses and black-silver Pewter Miu Miu ankle boots carefully decorated with diamonds in the heel.

Before the end as We are still in a purple and grey mood I will quickly show some of art fashion inspiration which I have created recently.

Lovely purple printed tunic dress Wickmere from british Joules which I have bought long time ago and kept for a while deep in the wardrobe. I have also other dress from the same brand . The purple tunic look lovely with purple wax Anna jeans from Ted Baker and same boots like before. The spectacular accent is my new turquoise pair of geometric sunnies from Miu Miu range. 

Merging a super high fashion look with a quirky edge, these Miu Miu  Geometric Sunglasses  could not be more obvious as descendants from the Prada family tree.

Miu Miu is the baby of Miuccia Prada, grand-daughter of the infamous fashion icon Mario Prada.  Her contemporary luxury brand has made its’ mark as being forward-thinking and incredibly chic with these Miu Miu sunglasses being no exception. The unique geometric pentagonal eye-pieces are feminine and flirty in a textured turquoise-teal with pink grey gradient lenses, gold wire arms and turquoise temple tips. These Miu Miu sunglasses are also kept safe in a chic gold velvet case.

This is the other dress from Joules,this time wrap type with beautiful flowers on a grey background. Very causal and soft jersey dresses perfect for informal meetings or weekend adventures  

Established in Great Britain over 25 years ago and crafted with true British style and eccentricity, Joules designs upbeat, colourful clothing, footwear and accessories for women, men and children who live life to the full.

Here below another piece of art . Romantic set of deep purple Triumph bra with flower cardigan decorated all over with silk roses. The lilac Wendea Ted Baker cardigan is from the same colour range like the Raisie dress. Sunlit floral panel wrap cardigan. Ted’s gardens are rich with seasonal blooms, the likes of which inspire pieces like this bouquet-bedecked knit. WENDEA is a cardigan with a difference, defined by a floral-print panel at the reverse. It makes for a blooming stylish exit.

Birthday Minion time in Timberland Shoes

At the beginning of January We have celebrated my son birthday. He had a nice party in the monkey jungle play area. Antonio was wearing minion t-shirt and had a minion cake.

I was wearing Ted Baker Caithi botanical bloom bomber jacket. Woolen back and sleeves, printed cotton front, branded zip fastening, baby pink background

A harmonious floral print fronts a supple, bomber-inspired sweater jacket topped with an ultra soft collar and finished with gentle ribbing at the cuffs and hemline.

Lovely and colourful Ted Baker range of botanical bloom print clothes. I have also coat from the same line and t-shirt in similar pattern but on light green background.

Perfect combination with red wax Birger et Mikkelsen jeans and could be also with Timberland boots and peanuts Michael Kors Bowery Pebbled large shoulder leather hobo bag. 

Fusing refined and relaxed style, this shoulder bag from the iconic Michael Kors is sure to update your weekend wardrobing in a New York minute. Crafted with a chic slouchy design in a versatile peanut hue, it boasts ample storage and pocket details to make sure your everyday necessities and more are always on hand.
Essential details: gold-tone hardware, interior details one zip pocket, three open pockets, one cell phone and one key fob, single shoulder strap, top-zip closure,two front zip pockets, hanging logo charm, monogram print liningColour: peanut, silver or blue

Michael Kors Bowery Large Shoulder Tote is wrapped in beautifully tanned beige pebbled leather and trimmed in polished golden tone hardware. Kors colour-way is 'Peanut'. The interior is lined in custom jacquard khaki Michael Kors logo print fabric and features a zippered pocket and open slip pockets. It has a fully zippered top closure, and dual vertical zipper pockets on the front. It is also accented with a removable Michael Kors circular hanging logo charm.


Casually chic and softly structured, the Large Bowery is an ideal bag for every day. Features include a handy duo of exterior zip pockets, a deep, spacious interior and punch studs at the exterior sides, which allow you to lengthen the shoulder strap for a custom fit.

Available in two different colours too. I have bought mine in Bicester Outlet Village for almost one third of the original price. 
My daughter loves her pink shirt from Ralph Lauren and her Timberland blue and classic yellow lace up nubuck boots.

American Iconic Timberland boots become so popular lately included with the main star celebrities like Rihanna or Rita Ora.

The Timberland boot is one of fashion's most recognisable fashion classics – favoured by everyone from working men to fashion designers and pop royalty, so what's the secret of its success?

FOUNDED ON QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP AND AMERICAN INGENUITY, THE YELLOW BOOT™ HELPED BUILD OUR BRAND AND SET NEW STANDARDS IN THE FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY. ITS AUTHENTICITY AND RUGGED OUTDOOR HERITAGE CONTINUE TO INSPIRE TODAY, CREATING NEW COLLECTIONS FOR THE MODERN DAY. HERE WE PAY TRIBUTE TO THE YELLOW BOOT'S™ HERITAGE AND INFLUENCE - TO THE ICON THAT BUILT A BRAND.
Made up from 39 components and constructed via 80 separate factory floor steps, you'd be forgiven for thinking the subject in question is a piece of Nasa technology. This, however, is the drill dedicated to the creation of a pair of yellow, eight-hole Timberland boots. It's one of fashion's most recognisable pieces of footwear, favoured across the board, from hipsters to workmen, rappers and pop royalty. This boot, which gave Timberland its company name can truly be dubbed a fashion classic.
For a shoe to become so popular – and still sell millions of pairs each year – it must transcend fashion and penetrate another pop-cultural sphere. It's not enough to have a loyal following of fashionistas, you have to reach outside the industry bubble. It's all about being in the right place at the right time with the right look, style and attitude. That's what Timberland did – and it shows in its earnings. Bought by sportswear giant VF Corporation in 2011, the brand saw net income increase by 13% in the first nine months of 2012, reaching £479m. You can be sure that the yellow boot accounted for a fair chunk of that.
It all began in the early 70s, when Sidney Swartz noticed that the American "working man" had a genuine need for durable leather boots that kept them dry while outdoors," says Chris Pawlus, Timberland's creative director. "So he made one, with the wheat-coloured waterproof leather … and it caught on pretty fast."
Defined by this yellow boot, the brand took off in the 1990s when US hip-hop artists wore Timberlands. Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep and DMX wore the boots and gave them the all-important street cred.
Interest in the boot hasn't faltered among contemporary musicians; it's the footwear of choice for artists such as Rihanna, Jay-Z, Kanye West and A$AP Rocky. "I like the classic yellow boot as it's exactly just that, a normal no-frills boot," says Elgar Johnson, fashion editor at British style magazine i-D. "It's extremely masculine and incredibly versatile, it can be worn by 90s jungle heads and everyday builders. The boot is so popular because it doesn't conform to one certain genre, it can be put with anything and help create a look."

Here with fresh red strawberry and Juicy Couture Pressed Powder Mesh Oversized Mohair Sweater
Lofty knits are the key to cold weather dressing and this sweater features a touch of sparkle to make it that much more special.
The silhouette, updated for the modern girl, features a stylish, high low hem and a back cutout for effortless sex appeal. Round neckline. Long sleeves. Side slits. Hem hangs longer at back. V-neck at back. Ribbed trim at collar, cuff and hem.