Chic Weekend

Sorry for being a bit MIA these last few weeks. I really want to get my blog back on track and start posting outfit posts (how many times have I said this), but living in Devon is starting to bring on a strong bout of claustrophobia and I'm currently working on an escape plan. This could involve commuting to London everyday, so that I can complete an internship, which will be far from ideal. If anyone knows of any marketing/writing/social media jobs in the fashion or beauty industry, let me know because I'm your girl!

In the meantime, when I'm not working, my internet time is spent dreaming up lovely outfits that I'd wear on my imaginary life adventures in London.

Speak soon!

Designers Recreate Disney Princess Gowns For Harrods

A small dream of mine was made a reality today when Vogue released an array of sketches by some of the fashion industry's leading designers. Nothing special about that, apart from the designs were recreations of Disney's most loved princesses. As someone who longed to be Belle as a child (she's the best one and I still do), it's a happy day to see the iconic dresses of my childhood dreams be brought to life as an adult, by the people I now admire. The dresses have been designed for the iconic Christmas window display of Harrods' and will include designs by some of my favourites including Elie Saab, Valentino and Marchesa. Saab's looks like it will be exquisite! 

For real Disney fans there is also a pop-up Princess boutique now open on the fourth floor of the store and the dresses will be revealed on the 1st November.

Are you excited to see these designs? Which is your favourite?

Image: Vogue UK 

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Getting Dressed for Halloween

Every single Halloween, without fail, I dress up as a cat. Despite the fact it's become pure habit, I still go through the rigmarole of deciding what costume I might wear before arriving back at my old friend, which allows me to unleash my inner cat lady. It's as much a part of the tradition for my best friend and fancy dress aficionado, Laurie, to tell me that I simply cannot dress up as a cat again. This year I plan to defy her on the grounds that I've never been a 'fashion cat'. Just what is a fashion cat exactly, you might ask. Well, I'm not entirely sure myself, but I know it will involve wearing this Maison Michel 'Heidi' cat headband from Motilo. It reminds of the lace face covering that was seen at Jason Wu a few seasons ago, as well as the Olsen's matching animal ear headbands I loved. I'd dress as a cat every day if it looked like this.

What's your go to fancy dress costume?

Image: Motilo

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First Look: Maison Martin Margiela for H&M Lookbook

It's here - the first look at the Maison Martin Margiela collection for H&M. I've looked forward to this a lot more than any of the highstreet store's previous collaborations, largely because Margiela is one of the last brands that I'd have thought would team up with H&M. I was intrigued to see whether the innovative designs of Margiela could ever be translated to a highstreet budget form without diluting and losing the magic of the brand entirely. Have they succeeded? Probably more so than any other brand who have collaborated with H&M previously. It was a smart move on the part of Margiela to present a highstreet collection that allows an overview of the brand's development to both current fans and those for whom this will be their first introduction. Pieces from recent collections haven't been reinvented on a highstreet budget, which will feel outdated as soon as the hype has died down. Instead, there are an array of items that reference previous collections, which will be labelled with the corresponding season that their original inspiration was created for.

So what's made it onto my shopping list? The voluminous cream jumper dress is right at the top, along with the padlock bow necklace. The perspex wedge heel boots are also a favourite, but I think they are an original from a few seasons ago. The jury's out on the hand handbag, but an oversized box coat might just make it too.

What do you think of the collaboration? Will you be buying? It hits stores on the 15th November.

Image: Vogue

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W Magazine Celebrates 40 Years With Keira, Scarlett, Mia and Rooney

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, W Magazine has released four different covers, each one referencing one of the last four decades with a different actress. The magazine features Keira Knightley for the noughties in Chanel, Scarlett Johansson for the nineties in Dolce and Gabbana, Mia Wasikowska for the eighties in Balenciaga and Rooney Mara for the seventies in Prada. Each version takes the actresses out of their usual style comfort zones, which makes them easily the most exciting covers for me in a while. I'm torn equally between the glamorous, yet slightly masculine look of Keira and Scarlett's nineties grunge look.

Which is your favourite cover?
	Keira in Chanel
	Scarlett in Dolce and Gabbana
	Mia in Balenciaga
	Rooney in Prada
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Image: W Magazine

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