The Michael Kors Green Maxi Skirt

Michael Kors collection for SS11 was one of my favourites of the season. It oozed summer from every fabricated pore and conjured connotations of balmy evenings and long, sandy beaches with every casually luxe look that breezed down the runway. One look in particular caught my eye; a certain meadow green maxi skirt, paired with a simple, fine knit sweater, a messenger bag nonchalantly swung over one shoulder and a pair of 'flatforms'(the only form of platform shoe which doesn't immediately make me want to make a purchase).

To buy the entire outfit from the store itself would more than likely cause me to experience bankruptcy, seeing as I have just become a part of that hope-extinguishing statistic of being a graduate who hasn't gone straight into a job. However, my purse seems to always stretch its seams that extra mile for a little piece of Topshop and finally they have come up with the key element of Look 8 from the runway; the green maxi skirt. 

Topshop £40

All I need to do now is find the ideal sweater and I'll be working this look across the sandy shores of Exmouth in no time. 

Thanks for bearing with me over the past week (or two). It's been insanely hectic with moving out of my flat, heading to Glastonbury, and coming back home to find I will be taking up residence in a caravan for the foreseeable future. Yes, you read that right. I'll post a picture and write an update soon. 

Maxmara SS11

This collection is absolute perfection for me. I would quite happily wear anything and everything from it, especially the striking yellow pieces. Clean, simple, minimalism at its absolute best.

All from style.com

Zara March - April 2011

I always think Zara get it pretty spot on each season in recreating key looks from the catwalks, and I love the way they've embraced the more clean, minimal styles. My personal style definitely resides in the camp of minimalism with the occasional feminine touches, but sometimes I don't know if these looks (like the ones above) look a bit too mature for someone who's 21. What do you guys think? I think some personal, carefree touches make the looks less severe like the layering and rolled up sleeves in the first photo. 

Also, does anyone know who the model is from the March Lookbook? I love.

via Zara

Proenza Schouler SS11

Just to remind you how good it was.

SS11: Fruit of the Season

It was a bit of a fruit fest on the catwalks for SS11, with the runways of Stella McCartney and Prada festooned with fruit-full print. Taking a diversion from the more predictable route of vibrant, summer florals, Stella and Miuccia channelled the warmth of the season with exotic prints comprised of bananas (complete with monkey companions) and zesty oranges and lemons.

Such a stand out print was a sure bet to picked up on by the highstreet, and it's an easy way to start channelling the SS11 trends. Just a kitsch pair of earrings is enough to remind you of sunnier climbs. Make like Stella's girls with clean, understated silhouettes and uniformed print, or let the monkeys run wild, and clash your colours and print with the frivolity of Prada. Either way, I'd avoid attempting the fruit hat unless you're feeling particularly Carmen Miranda-inspired, or sartorially brave.

Topshop leggings £20.00

Charlotte Olympia Frutti Tutti Flats at Net-A-Porter £695

Stella McCartney Citrus skirt £515

Prada Banana earrings £140

Will you be channelling the fruit trend this year? I think I'm more a fan of the citrus fruits than the bananas. I don't see vegetables ever being this hot!

Which would you wear?
	Stella McCartney Oranges and Lemons
	Prada Bananas and Monkeys
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Sources: style.it, Topshop, Net-A-Porter, ELLE UK

The Little Red Erdem Dress

The red, lace Erdem dress was one of the most stand-out pieces from the SS11 collection. The two exits which preceded it saw red seeping across what had, until then, been a collection of pure, virginal white, so when Katie Fogarty sauntered down the runway in this rose saturated number, it became vividly imprinted on my mind. 

Michelle William chose to wear it at the BFI London Film Festival, which prompted a steady domino effect of high-street stores creating their inspired versions.

As an 'Erdem Obsessive', who sadly cannot afford the brand, I'm pretty sceptical about the highstreet versions. Up until now, they've all been a very garish, 'highstreet' red, unlike the muted, slightly pink tone of the original, so I've veered away. However, though I'm sure Topshop did bring out a version last year, a new red, lace dress has just arrived and it's probably the best interpretation of the Little Lace Red Dress I've seen.

My Dad gave me birthday money for my 21st last week (ideally for a phone, but clothes shopping is so much more fun!), so I'll be trying this one on asap. If you're after the original, it's available at Net A Porter.

Sources: Net-A-Porter, Shopping The Trend, Style.com