Sunday 8 May 2016

Art deco and vintage floral style in the fashion

Warm weather started in England this year quiet late. Whole April was cold and cloudy mostly. I have sorted my winter clothes and put it in the storage. I took out all my spring and summery stuff. When the weather was still cold in middle of April I worn lovely art deco body warmer poncho from designer Birger et Mikkelsen. Lovely crochet style with tassel around in beige-cream colour. Such sophisticated piece of garment. I have make a presentation with either cream chino trousers See by Chloe or black Guess skinny jeans for contrasting effect. Is also a time to discover new brands to refresh our spring look.
 The See By Chloé edit epitomises delicate femininity. Most collections features pieces crafted from opulent materials and fine natural fabrics. Choose from designs with minimalist detailing, or amp up the elegant aesthetic with playful embellishments. Expect a palette of pastel hues offset by shimmering details and burnished accents in the See collection.
Combining clean cuts with subtle femininity, See by Chloé offers up cool minimal pieces with a romantic edge. Representing the same cool and off-beat style as her older sibling Chloé, the See by Chloé diffusion line strikes the perfect balance between romantic femininity and clean, contemporary chic. With a focus on timeless basics, our edit includes covetable shoulder bags and delicately printed dresses.
Chloé is a French fashion house founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion. Aghion later joined forces with Jacques Lenoir in 1953, formally managing the business side of the brand, allowing Aghion to purely pursue the creative growth of Chloé. 
See is a younger line of the Chloé luxury brand. This line manufactures ready-to-wear, handbags, and accessories since 2001. This line of apparel is intended to target the younger generation and is more affordable for those who are starting to become more sophisticated in their styles.
In September 2007 Chloé was the first luxury brand to offer an iPhone-specific version of its website. In 2008, the brand broadcast its fashion shows on the same-day they took place.




Very warm and cosy roll neck jumper hand crafted from wool with pompons all around and matching belt. Patterned with piping on the front and crochet on the back. Here with Isabel Marant leopard sneakers and embroidery ivory bohemian top and leather cream satchel from Ted baker. Decorated with wood roses in exactly same colour for artistic effect.






 I love when spring waking up and trees starting to bloom and everything is covered with pink petals.
Is a perfect background for fashion photos.












For a vintage and old fashioned  look suede-leather peanuts jacket with black cotton Isabel Marant skirt with bow and ivory lace top. I always had a crash on scarfs and in the spotlight this time is Salvatore Ferragamo floral multi colours scarf on bright red background. Actually perfectly blend and match with the suede jacket,cream colours and leopard sneakers. I love the vintage hand crafted suede jacket with  distinguished  leather parts on it. In this season suede is again on top trend and fashionable list.









 Salvatore Ferragamo scarves  capture the label's feminine sophistication and timeless aesthetic. These foulards are crafted from sumptuous fabrics and feature intricate detailing alongside opulent finishes. Expect a colour palette of pastel hues and rich shades, alongside playful motifs including the label's buckle emblem.
Salvatore Ferragamo (5 June 1898 – 7 August 1960) was an Italian shoe designer. He worked with many Hollywood stars in the 1920s, before returning to Italy to found the eponymous company making unique handmade footwear. His scientific and creative approach to shoes spawned many innovations such as the wedge heel and cage heel. Film stars and celebrities continue to patronise his company, which has evolved into a luxury goods empire spanning the world.
Salvatore Ferragamo was born in 1898 in Bonito, near Avellino, the eleventh of 14 children. After making his first pair of shoes at age nine, for his sisters to wear at their confirmation, young Salvatore decided that he had found his calling.

Salvatore Ferragamo died in 1960 at the age of 62, but his name lives on as an international company, which has expanded its operations to include luxury shoes, bags, eyewear, silk accessories, watches, perfumes and a ready-to-wear clothing line. At his death his wife Wanda and later their six children (Fiamma, Giovanna, Fulvia, Ferruccio, Massimo and Leonardo) ran the company. Ferragamo was always recognised as a visionary, and his designs ranged from the strikingly bizarre objet d'art to the traditionally elegant, often serving as the main inspiration to other footwear designers of his time and beyond.
His most famous invention is arguably the "Cage Heel". Fiamma (Salvatore's eldest daughter who died in 1998) inherited her father's inimitable talent and came up with the "Vara pumps" in 1978.
A museum dedicated to Ferragamo's life and work opened in the Palazzo Spini Feroni in 1995. The palazzo had been bought by Ferragamo in the 1930s.
In March 2013, Ferragamo's fashion house, Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A., established the Ferragamo Foundation in Florence. The foundation was formed to cultivate young fashion designers, based on the ideas of Salvatore Ferragamo.
he company is currently owned by the Ferragamo family, which in November 2006 included Salvatore's widow Wanda, five children, 23 grandchildren and other relatives. There is a rule that only 3 members of the family can work at the company, prompting fierce competition. To ease these tensions, in September 2006 the family announced a plan to float 48% of the company on the stock market, and since October 2006 Michele Norsa has served as managing and general director. However, as of January 2008, this plan may be put on hold in the midst of the downturn in the financial market. If the listing on the stock market proceeds, the fund will be directed primarily towards building its positions in China. The company held its 80th anniversary exhibition in Shanghai.







Spring is a great moment to search for summery blouses and light tops. Perfect fresh addition to my  wardrobe was a paisley blue tunica top with embroidery around neckline and sleeves. 
Lovely coordinated with blue metallic vintage bag from very past Ted Baker collection and skinny blue jeans from Birger et Mikkelsen. Blue ombre matching Stella McCartney sunglasses and silver spanish espadrilles are essential addition. 
Stella Nina McCartney, OBE (born 13 September 1971) is an English fashion designer. She is the daughter of former Beatles member Paul McCartney and American musician, photographer and animal rights activist Linda McCartney.

Central Saint Martins alumnus Stella McCartney launched her own label in 2001, after completing an apprenticeship on Savile Row. A highlight of Paris Fashion Week, McCartney has developed a signature brand of sportswear-inspired clothes, remixed tailoring, and streamlined evening dresses. Technical fabrics, rich colours and precision cuts are integral to her aesthetic, while her ethical accessories always create a buzz.

“Fashion is psychology, so there’s a whole holistic sense of self that I’m thinking about when I’m designing. And of course, I want the clothes to be modern and cool and relevant. And at the same time, they have got to be perfectly constructed in the most beautiful ­fabric, because I want them to last not just your lifetime but your daughter’s lifetime and her daughter’s lifetime. And that’s just scratching the surface, because inside of that I am trying to source those beautiful fabrics in a responsible way, I’m trying to show that it is possible to have a solid business in luxury fashion that is led by a woman. And yet I don’t want anyone to feel any of that. I want the woman who comes into my store to feel at ease, to see a dress and try it on and to love how it makes her feel. At that moment, what I want to do is uplift that woman. So, yes. There is a certain level of complexity.”
Stella McCartney is a complicated brand. This, I suggest to her, is a key part of what makes it compelling. To make it in fashion’s premier league, as McCartney has done, you need to create more than beautiful clothes. You need to create a brand that has value in the name itself, so that the customer who spends £50 on a keyring or £80 on an iPhone cover feels they are buying a drop of that essence. Stella McCartney is principled and serious, but also beautiful and whimsical and fun. 
I’m a woman designing for women, and there are so many layers to that,” McCartney says. “On the one hand, it brings an effortlessness but it also means that I think and overthink every detail, whether it’s physical or mental or even – in some sense – spiritual. I can debate for weeks whether a trouser should sit on the waist, or a centimetre below, or on the hip, whether it should have a zip or a button, because I find personally that a detail like that can have a massive impact on how I carry myself that day. If I wear a slouchy jean, that will affect my posture and my whole manner. What I’m projecting will be a reflection of that waistband, a detail you might not even notice.





I did not mention anything about cosmetics lately then now is a good time to show one of best hydrating  mask from Lancome.
This fresh-gel mask is hydrates the skin, leaving it relaxed, refreshed and intensely moisturised. It helps diminish the appearance of dry lines and leaves skin feeling soft, supple and smooth.
Normal and combination skin types. 
Wipe off. 
Use once or twice a week, as needed.
Hydra Intense is enriched with Imperata Cylindrica, the sub-tropical plant from the southern hemisphere known for its amazing capacity to resist the worst droughts. This soothing formula moisturises to ensure optimal hydration.
Apply to the face in a thick layer, starting with the cheeks, then finishing on the T-Zone (forehead, nose, chin), being careful to avoid the eye area. Leave on for five minutes, then remove any excess with a cotton ball. Do not rinse.
If your skin looks dehydrated, this 5-minute moisture facial restores moisture balance. Diminishes the appearance of dry lines. Leaves skin looking smooth and perfectly hydrated.








It was cream, brown, red, blue and now came time for a purple and lilac vintage floral outfit. 
Very romantic lilac cardigan from recent Ted Baker collection. I had a problem to find matching cami top for a chic effect but I managed to find something bit darker but still goes well together.
Ted Baker Wendea Floral panel cardigan.
Rich with seasonal blooms, Ted Baker’s Wendea cardigan is a knit with a difference. Defined by a floral-print panel at the reverse, the open-front silhouette makes for a stylish layer.









Special respect I will give my Miu Miu madras tulipano leather small tote with tulip accents in shades of nude and purple with burgundy handles. Very rare and sophisticated special with LK Bennett nude ballerina and purple Miu Miu around sunglasses.
Miu Miu Purple Translucent Oversize Round Sunglasses
An icon of retro styling, these Miu Miu sunglasses offer an ultra-cool route into the season's most coveted era. The round, wire frames are accented with translucent detailing, offering a subtle wash of colour to offset the dynamic silhouette. The ultimate pair to amplify your look. FEATURES: Round frames; gold-tone wire frame with translucent acetate detail. Gradient tinted lensesNew Original Sunglasses Miu Miu MU 50QS TIF4W1 Women Purple Round Miu Miu redefines elegance for women that want something different from fashion. Miu Miu was Miuccia Prada's childhood nickname-the sunglasses are always highly distinctive and as considered as the clothes. With original modified retro shapes from the dramatic to the more subtle these are statement sunglasses that instantly give a look contemporary cool. Miu Miu sunglasses feature exclusive acetate and bold colour.












Monday 25 April 2016

Bohemian, patchwork, chic girl in a leopard sneakers

April this year is a month of rain, clouds and cold. Even if we hidden autumn-winter stuff we will still need some warm clothes to wrap in.
Lately I have crash on bohemian chic street style and light subtle colours probably to accent my post holiday tan. About my last holiday trip will be separate post on my blog later this week.Today I will like to quickly demonstrate my fresh look in patchwork grey denim jacket. Isabel Marant  Demmo Jacket.
Étoile Isabel Marant was established in 1998 and is renowned for its covetable collections of ready-to-wear apparel that can often be seen on some of the most popular A-listers. Drawing inspiration from a rural, Texan design aesthetic, Étoile Isabel Marant denim jackets are decorated with detailed embroidery and stitch work. From deep indigos to clean whites and stonewashed patchwork, the collection is available in an array of styles and lengths. Étoile Isabel Marant denim jackets make for a light to mid-weight wear and are ideal layering options during the transitional stages between seasons.





Tonal grey cotton patchwork denim jacket from Isabel Marant Étoile featuring a classic collar, a front button fastening, a patchwork design, panelled long sleeves, button cuffs, a chest pocket, a straight hem and a distressed finish.
I have visited pond with ducks in Elstree and I was wearing grey bohemian chic country Isabel Marant set .








 Lovely accompaniment with grey capri embroidery jeans and Birger et Mikkelsen ivory top . Additionally my Rihanna green-khaki patchwork kimono cotton wrap coat by Parisian Isabel Marant too and peanuts shoulder leather Michael Kors bag and Isabel Marant matching sneakers.
Étoile Bart calf-hair trainers 
Isabel Marant's nude leopard-print calf-hair Étoile Bart trainers are a statement way to ground off-duty looks. The low-top design is detailed with a black leather tongue and a cream rubber sole, and finished with the label's logo, debossed in gold across the heel counter. Wear them with everything from staple jeans to midi-length skirts.



In the boho-chic theme and scenery 
In modern usage, the term "Bohemian" is applied to people who live unconventional, usually artistic, lives. The adherents of the "Bloomsbury Group", which formed around the Stephen sisters, Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf in the early 20th century, are among the best-known examples. The original "Bohemians" were travellers or refugees from central Europe (hence, the French bohémien, for "gypsy").
Reflecting on the fashion style of "boho-chic" in the early years of the 21st century, the Sunday Times thought it ironic that "fashionable girls wore ruffly floral skirts in the hope of looking bohemian, nomadic, spirited and non-bourgeois", whereas "gypsy girls themselves ... are sexy and delightful precisely because they do not give a hoot for fashion". By contrast, in the late 19th century and first half of the 20th, aspects of Bohemian fashion reflected the lifestyle itself.
The bohemian fashion we see today is very much inspired by the 60s and 70s. So find inspiration in wide leg pants, kaftans and floral dresses, embroidery, embellishment, lace tops, oversized cardigans and big shawls and tunics with touch of vintage and distressed look.
Bohemian fashion doesn't have to be expensive. Instantly transform a pair of jeans and a white tunic shirt into a boho outfit with a brown leather hobo bag, ethnic embroidered scarf, gold and layered necklace, multiple bangle bracelets, gladiator sandal shoes and so on. 
Blend a boho outfit with something that's more YOU and TODAY.
You want to look trés chic, so avoid the total hippie á la street beggar look by blending boho with your own signature style. 
Keep it feminine and chic by mixing oversized with tailored/fitted clothes. Like say, if you're wearing a oversized sweater or tunic top, add a pair of straight or slim-fitted jeans to balance out the look. 
 An important key element in bohemian fashion is the colours. Typical boho colours are rich and warm in colour. So focus on black, brown, cream white, khaki and olive green as your main fashion colour palette. 

And build it from there with gold, silver, greys, dark red, deep purple and other vibrant colours. Remember to keep the colour combinations simple with no more than 3-4 colours.

Unfortunately, not everyone suits the boho colours stated here. Some of the colours might come out too strong or weak depending on what skin tone, hair and eye colour.

Bohemian fashion style is influenced by every corners of the world, so adding a little bit of exotic flair is a must. It adds texture and richness to your look which are a must for a boho-chic look. 











Looking at the blooming trees and admiring the green spring nature 




Another version all in white is with Isabel Marant white distressed jeans and Super Dry cotton embroidery cap sleeves top and milk with metallic Cara London ankle Cowboy style leather boots. In addition with unique printed bowler bag by spanish Bimba Y Lola .







Last saturday I went to South Kensington to Duke of York square.
Duke of York Square offers fashion, beauty, food and culture in the heart of Chelsea. 

The Square has over 30 chic stores, both established brands and unique boutiques, along with six restaurants offering extensive al fresco dining. Its glamorous beauty offer includes the flagships for Richard Ward and Liz Earle. Also home to one of London’s best artisan food markets and the iconic Saatchi Gallery, visit  to experience an elegant, historic destination and the perfect place to enjoy retail or beauty therapy, foodie indulgence or a spot of contemporary culture.







For the contrasting I used my replay mustard embroidery top with burgundy chinos from Ted baker and  Isabel Marant bart leopard sneakers with Michael Kors peanut leather bag. 






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