Flowers, Colour, Flowers

Florals, colour, soft shapes and prints...this Spring/ Summer will be full of all that is flower power!!

Not only has this trend been spotted on the fashion elite, but the runways have been bursting with the pretty pastels. Everything from jackets at Dolce & Gabbana, minis at Marni and dresses at Dior...florals are definitly in this season :)

Sparkles!

A lot of you said that you'd melt away just by looking at me in the yesterday's picture. lol

"Woe is me!!".... I guess I sort of becoming a fashion victim that I so much want to wear fall/winter clothes...haha... and didn't realize sooner enough that we are still in SUMMER!! (Abacedebra~ summer goes away~~ ^^)

I promise tomorrow I'd show you my arms and legs then.......... ^O^

My ODJ. 

1. Top:

 Givenchy tank w/ green/black sun burst sequin pattern veil in front

2. Bottom:

Romeo and Julia sequin cropped leggings

3. Accessory:

Louis Vuitton mini monogram runway clutch 08'

J Crew crystal stack bracelet (current)

4. Shoes:

Pierre Hardy gray/brown/black platform sandal 10A

As you see, DH took those pictures in the evening and because of his lack of an aesthetic eye, he didn't even notice all that piles of stuff behind me. 

Pardon US!! ^O^

Girls, I'd say if you can wear high heels...go get this Pierre Hardy ones. You won't be disappointed!!

See you tomorrow.
Eat healthy, exercise hard....so there is no secret of staying fit if you ask me. 

xoxo Rachel

Photographers

Mr.Newton's blog here

 

Vanessa Jackman's blog here

Natalia Vodianova

Designer's such as Fendi and Jil Sander popped this season, and we arn't talking about their designs... Bright and bubbly lip colours were introduced on the runways more than ever this season- catching much wanted attention from the fashion pack's all over. The bright pout added more to the runway looks than ever before, as make-up artist Tom Pecheux stated that makeup can take on many forms, “one that makes people think and dream” ...So true...

Accessories go GREEN

Brilliant and vibrant colour has been a common thread throughout many of the major runway shows this season, showing that bright is the new black... Accessories, most notably at Milan Fashion Week, have showed a preference in green, ranging from a dark teal to apple.

Designers such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Fendi, Prada, Jil Sander and Bottega Veneta have made this trend work!

black and white

This mix of classic shades works like clockwork as fashion week's fashionista's wear the white men-style/ boyfriend blazer over a black base. This look appears strong, graphic and very 'chic'...

Poppy Delevingne

The Fashion Savy Poppy is a 22 year old stunner who is an English socialite, model and soon-to-be actress. She is the daughter of Pandora Stevens, the head of personal shopping at Selfridge’s department store.

                        

Topshop Unique @ London Fashion week

Bambi kicked off the Unique 70s Topshop Spring 2011 show at London fashion week at the Old European terminal at Waterloo station. The show was all about sex and rock 'n roll playing to the soundtrack of Stevie Nicks' 'edge of seventeen'. Topshop embraced the more psychedelic side. Unique stylist, Katie Grand shrugged “It was a bit Stevie Nicks… like, of course,”  She was referring to both the show music and the fringed capes, bell-sleeved chiffon blousons and skinny bottoms, flowing kaftans, jumpsuits and printed batwing mini dresses.  Grand also said “It was also a bit Joan Jett, and Jerry Hall in Roxy Music days.” Frizzy/big hair, mirrored aviators, fringed bags and go-go platforms were perfect for the London's 70s mood...

If fashion’s current fixation with 70’s inspired minimalism is anything to go by, it seems that investment dressing is back with a vengeance.

The Prettiest Peach Blush...

I can't say that I've ever been obsessed with blush products, given that I have naturally rosy cheeks, so I tend to stick to delicate shades of pink and peach to flatter my skin tone.  As you know, my current favourite is Benefit's Coralista and I used it non-stop during the summer months.

However I have increasingly been feeling that I need to start using a blush that's more appropriate for the autumnal/winter months i.e. a product without any 'shimmer' particles.  As we all know, the light in the winter months can be harsh and it almost more of a white light than the yellow light you get in the summer months.

Chantecaille is a brand that I have never looked into before as it's not readily available at make up counters in Aberdeen, therefore you have to rely on online swatches/colour descriptions.  It's a high end brand with high end prices (this blush product is £23.00 for 2.5g).  I would say that it's definitely worth doing your research before you buy anything as no one likes to spend alot of money blindly on cosmetics just to find out that the shade doesn't suit your skin tone.  I think we have all experienced that before!

This is Chantecaille Cheek Shade in 'Joy'...

This blush is the most beautiful shade of peachy pink and has been formulated to create 'the most subtly convincing blush of colour'.  It has an incredibly feathery light, fine texture that is so smooth, it almost feels creamy to the touch.  This is definitely a blush product that would appeal to Holly, Tali and Aleksis.

This blush contains vitamins A, C and E and has a soft matte finish that looks really natural on the skin.  It doesn't sit on top of your make up and look powdery like some blushers can, it just blends in beautifully.  Here's a swatch so you can see the loveliness for yourself...

I really love the colour and formulation of this product and it does ooze quality however it's an expensive blush so I would imagine it's only one for those who really are blush obsessed.  You don't get a massive amount of product for your money but the product you do get is top notch.  This blush is very pigmented so you only need to dab your blush brush into it to get the desired amount.  It lasts all day on me without having to re-apply (for reference I have combination/dry skin).  The packaging is very compact and really easy to pop into a small make up bag for touch ups so it would also be great for when you are travelling.

So, in conclusion, if you absolutely love blush and love peachy pink tones, then this product is for you.  However, if you aren't too fussed about blush and prefer something more affordable, then I would recommend MeMeMe, Korres or Sleek blushes.

Have you tried anything from Chantecaille?

Work It Out: Installment Vingt-deux

Hopefully while you are reading this post I am on holiday in Sunny Spain (I say hopefully because we are flying with the dreaded Easy Jet.. eek!). So this is just a quick little outfit of the day post to tide you over before I am back in misty London town.

It has been really chilly recently, so I am starting to invest in warmer pieces. I saw this dress in a Mango advert on Scarlett Johanson, but was not too impressed with the way it looked on the rail at first. A few days later I dashed out of work and scampered to Regent Street to try it on to be surprised by how flattering the shape was.

Wool dress and belt: Mango.  Leather slingbacks: Burberry.

Any belt detailing is always a hit with me as I feel it creates a better shape for my figure. As much as I would love to wear lovely, floaty shift dresses, with a larger bust and wide hips, they tend to make me look somewhat frumpy, so I love detailing and cinching at the waist.

I have mentioned the sizing issues I have with Mango in a previous post, and once again this purchase was an example. I was surprised to see that all the S and M had sold out in stores, especially when looking at the teeny tiny mannequin and seeing that she (it?) was wearing a medium with no hidden pins in the back (and shockingly it was rather tight). So I opted to try the L, which hung very loose and didn't fit at all. Luckily, they managed to find a M in the stock room, which as you can see fits perfectly... but still I am left feeling quite confused as to what these sizes should be.

Have you spotted any beautiful pieces for Autumn recently? Am I alone in my confusion of the size chart in Mango? I seem to have the whole range in my wardrobe (XS-L)...

Hope you are all having a good week!! xxx