Morcheeba For Edun Live

Exclusively for EDUN LIVE on YOOXYGEN, world renowned trip-hop band Morcheeba has created a limited-edition T-shirt. Designed personally by Morcheeba’s lead singer, Skye Edwards, this 100% organic cotton unisex T-shirt features artwork inspired by the band’s latest album, Blood Like Lemonade. Morcheeba’s edition is the latest in the exclusive ever.green series for YOOXYGEN by EDUN LIVE. EDUN LIVE is part of the ethically aware clothing company EDUN Apparel, which was founded by Ali Hewson and her husband Bono in 2005. Past projects in the EDUN LIVE ever.green series exclusively for YOOXYGEN include T-shirts designed by Summer Rayne Oakes, Angela Lindvall and Elettra Wiedemann. All proceeds from this project are donated to YOOXYGEN’s official eco-partner, the Green Cross International.

April Showers not Today

Everything H&M except the Boots Spartoo & Wasitcoat French Connection

Happy Easter chickens have a lovely day with your family

Have you guys checked out H&M's £1.99 bracelets I am addicted I am wearing three in this post the one at the top of my arm my sister brought back from California but the others are H&M they are so good for under two quid especially as I do like a cheeky little lunchtime purchase.

Loving the feather clip in hair extension very subtle but I likey xoxo

So Perfect

Kaftan John Zack, Cycling Shorts H&M, Necklace Primark, Boots Spartoo

While I was searching for the perfect dress for Ascot in the Department Store where I work I came across this little gem check it out here. I just had to have it everything about it is perfect the colour and stunning abstract feather print yes feather a big smile on my face when I typed that and I can fly in it too lol.

A limited edition t-shirt by Jun Takahashi, in exclusive for thecorner.com

Japanese street fashion denizen and designer Jun Takahashi, founder and creative soul of the research brand Undercover, has designed a limited edition t-shirt exclusively for thecorner.com.

Each year, one designer from thecorner.com has the opportunity to create a t-shirt, playing with the website’s logo.

This unique project, whose past editions have seen the likes of Hussein Chalayan, Les Hommes, Neil Barrett and now Undercover, is also special gift to the clients of thecorner.com.

Black and white, the colors that make up the graphic essence of thecorner.com, the creative whim of Jun Takahashi and the music, background to his creative universe - these are the four elements that define this one-of-a-kind t-shirt.

Jun Takahashi, one of the most acclaimed presences on the international scene, reveals his inspiration: “Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious wore this necklace until he died. My Mona Lisa wears the same one. I dedicate this t-shirt to all the rebels out there.”

Area dedicated to the project at thecorner.com:

http://www.thecorner.com/landing.asp?sp=undercover&tp=26925

8 of the world's fashion brands join forces for Japan

WE LOVE JAPAN

Yoox.com has united 8 international fashion brands together to show solidarity for Japan: Ann Demeulemeester, Antonio Marras, Dsquared2, Kitsuné, Maison Martin Margiela, Marni Moschino and Y-3have each created unique one-off designs for a special T-shirt collection that will be sold exclusively on yoox.com. All proceeds from the sale of the shirts will go to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan.

Revolving around the motif “We Love Japan”, each brand’s interpretation is quirky and unique in its own way, while sending the message of unity towards Japan in this time of adversity.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network and is currently working to provide support to the Japanese population in a moment of environmental and social distress.

The “We Love Japan” T-shirts are part of the YOOX4Love series in which the far-reaching potential of the Internet is utilized to promote creative initiatives supporting international non-profit organizations.

The 8 special edition tees will be available exclusively on yoox.com at the beginning of April.

For the online publication:

YOOX.COM HOMEPAGE

http://www.yoox.com/home.asp?tp=9378

"WE LOVE JAPAN" AREA

http://www.yoox.com/special-editions/department/gender/X/dept/specialeditions/tp/25788

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Dress Temptation

This weekend boohoo are really spoiling us and tempting us with their fabulous offers...All dresses are £20 or less until Monday
and if you spend £30 delivery is FREE!

Here's what is hovering in my basket right now...

£20


£18

£15


£20

£20

Can I justify a cheeky purchase? Payday is so far away still...yet, this gorgeous weather means summer style clothes are practically a necessity.

Which one would you go for?
Are you tempted?

Please note the link is an affiliate link meaning I benefit if you purchase.

Are you a flip flop snob?

I could actually date the origins of this post back to last Summer, where I was once again bemoaning the demise of my £1 Primark flip flops after only a couple of days.
Previously I had never thought of flip flops as something worth investing in...I mean surely foam and plastic were one and the same no matter what the price?

I got mixed responses, some people, like me simply replaced the cheap pair with another cheap pair (I easily spent £20 doing this, and the rest!)
The others swore by Havianas, lasting them all Summer and beyond making them worth the price tag.

Enthused by this news I ordered two (pink and black, because I couldn't decide) of Havianas, although I am yet to wear them because face it...it's hardly flip flop weather outside right now...and by this point it was the end of last Summer and time to move on to more covered shoes.
I'm looking forward to breaking in these pillows of heaven (if hype is to be believed) and apparently saving myself time and money in not constantly having to replace...
but is this true?
Have I been suckered in, or are these really superior footwear? I don't give harsh wear to my flip flops...a quick trip to the shops, or pottering around the house and garden is about my limit, so I'll admit my hopes are high.
What is your experience?

Here are some styles catching my eye right now!

My classic black pair, still sat pristine inside the box waiting for warmer days (blue feet are SO last season)

I really like the FIT style, they look like a comfier alternative to gladiator type sandals that kill my feet, and yet I still insist on wearing!

Silver...because everyone's feet need a bit of bling (except mine which fail to turn even the slightest bit golden in the Summer and therefore metallic make them look like corpse feet)

This is the other pair I have. I'm a girly girl who loves pink, and when I find the perfect slouchy jeans I plan to wear these with pride.

SO,
opinions wanted! Have I wasted my money,
will I be left sobbing on my way to Primark to hand over my last £1 for some emergency replacements
or am I right in thinking it's ok to become a bit of a flip flop snob?

I'd also like to know where you get your old faithfuls from.

xxx

Candy Stripes

Love the candy stripes of these shorts I am also on the look out for pink denim cut offs. I will lose the black tights and team them with slouchy boots when it gets warmer to totally channel Isabel Marant

Also you might have noticed that the Topshop boots in this post here that I took back because they were uncomfortable are now on my feet well I really regretted taking them back and search ebay and found a pair. Do you guys ever do that?? Oh and I just want to add that I wore them for a bout 6 hours the other and they were fine.

Weekend Wearing

The trouble with weekends is they disappear far too fast, in 24 hours I will be primed and ready for work and wishing away the working week
(I really do love my job, but It has made me cherish the weekends in a way I never have before!)

This first outfit is actually Friday, not weekend as such, and it's a recent repeat. The only change being different tights and new.shoes.





(adding shoe photography to my "work on skills" list)

Yesterday I made a return to the 17 year old me, for this outfit was standard every day wear. Whatever the occasion.
Now, as you know, I'm not really a jeans and tee girl, BUT when I was this t-shirt from Designer Desirables
Even with a very generous (thank you) discount this tee was more expensive than any other I own
and I was actually quite bemused by my own reaction to the thought of NOT having it. Most of the time I am fairly "oh well, if it's too expensive then I just can't have it" but this,
this piece of pink cotton just would not stop haunting my thoughts.

And so it became mine.







I am pretty sure that on a cost-per-wear basis it will soon pay for itself anyway!

I just wanted to add a few words about Designer Desirables as it is a shop I'd not come across before last week (another Twitter gem)

The stock designers from Olivia Rubin to Lipsy and Pinko to Delicious Couture (the makers of my tee)
Service was fast and ever so friendly, so I would urge you to give them a look!
You can also follow them on twitter, here for friendly banter and the latest arrivals.

And finally, because it's Sunday, I couldn't leave this post without some gratitudes:

- To Charli for her all round loveliness and sensitive interview skills.

- To Mum...it's Mother's day and I don't think there are enough hours within it to show how much I love you.

- To you ALL, once again for the amazing support and feedback. I hope you realise how appreciated it is.

I hope everyone has had a great weekend,
Happy Mother's day to all the Mummy's out there...you are amazing.

xxx

Spring/Summer 2011 Trend: Pleats @ ASOS

Vapourous pleats in voluminous chiffon fabrics evoke a fresh take on summer dressing.  Look to www.ASOS.com for cool crisp pleats or softer sheer numbers for effortless style.

Floaty midi dresses and high-waist flowing chiffon skirts as well as fluid pants create an airy silhouette.  Gingham pleated skater skirts, folded palazzo pants and chiffon pleated tops add a playful nod to key separates.  Combine your outfit with a casual basic for dressed down cool or team with chunky accessories for dress up glamour! Check it Out.

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The Essential Baggu Bag

Hot off the streets of New York comes the uber trendy baggu bags. Stylish, eco friendly bags made in awesome bright colours and designed to be reusable. Made entirely out of recycled materials and super thick cotton canvas, you can be sure this bag is long lasting – these surprisingly inexpensive Baggu bags are perfect for your laptop, carrying your shopping and a great companion for travelling. And it’s clean, minimal style makes it hip enough to be brought along anywhere. 

Which is you favourite? Mines the Camel/Natural coloured one above, Find Your Favorite Baggu Bag today, available now at SteadyGuy.

Bird on a Budget

Knitted Shorts ASOS, Top H&M, Bag ASOS, Jacket Miss Selfridge, Necklace Topshop, Rings Thifted & H&M, Bangles Old, Boots Old

I love sourcing things sometimes I wish I had a huge disposable income and that I could buy everything I wanted but sadly I haven't and where would the fun be in that. I love looking at designer images and then sourcing my own version of it from the High Street or ebay. I love this little fringe bag it is from ASOS check it out here and it was only a tenner it was the long fringing that caught my eye.

Piombo debuts online at thecorner.com

Starting from the next spring/summer 11 season, Piombo debuts online at thecorner.com, the innovative online boutique showcasing a selection of cutting-edge fashion and accessories for men and women through dedicated mini-stores.

The opening of Piombo’s mini-store on thecorner.com fits in perfectly with the brand’s new development strategy, consolidating its presence on the international market whilst aligning its-self to modern trends in global consumption. A retail experience characterized by a wide range of clothing, expressed in timeless style, of smart creativity and unscrupulous craftsmanship that personify the Piombo project. In occasion of the launch, thecorner.com presents an exclusive video interview with Massimo Piombo.

Alongside the jacket - a symbol of the charisma and independence of Piombo’s “new generation”; a selection of shirts, t-shirts, trousers and accessories in the most unexpected and surprising colors will be available.

An eccentric style, smart and personal which reflects the culture voyage of knowledge and beauty undertaken by Massimo Piombo; shown by the primary research of evocative and exclusive fabrics such as the shabby cairo cotton, the timeless gabardine cloth, the soft corduroy and the dusty khaki, through to the soft fibers of the tender mohair and precious camel.

“Ours is an emotional, romantic and emotive journey”, underlines Massimo Piombo; “thecorner.com is one of the most coherent online realities on the international scene. Within the online boutique we present a personal and private dimension, a niche that allows us to preserve our independent and unique philosophy and that of the Piombo world.”

  

http://www.thecorner.com/piombo/department/gender/U/dept/tcpiombom/tp/26770

The Legendary Kenneth Jay Lane: Fake Jewels, Real Glamour

Celebrating the work of Kenneth Jay Lane, the legendary designer famous for taking costume jewelry from inferior imitation to knock-out fashion statement, with the sale “Fake Jewels, Real Glamour”.

For the first time ever, YOOXVINTAGE offers not only rare vintage items but also multiples of pieces so classic that they are still in production - a timeless selection showcasing the full range and enduring appeal of Kenneth Jay Lane’s designs. With many pieces chosen directly from the Kenneth Jay Lane’ archives, yoox.com brings to the web the enduring style of the only costume jeweler whose work has been in continuous production for over fifty years.

yoox.com offers an iconic assortment of milestones from the jeweler’s long career, all characterized by Kenneth Jay Lane’s signature design excellence and fine-jewelry techniques.

From a vintage multi-strand faux-pearl torsade necklace with an Art Deco clasp to a jeweled gold filigree belt to his best-selling edition of the Maltese cross cuff made famous by Diana Vreeland, this selection offers a rare overview of the remarkable scope of the world’s most influential costume jeweler.

Augmented with archival photos and a video interview, with signed copies of Kenneth Jay Lane’s memoir, “Fabulous Fakes,” available for purchase, the yoox.com online event will coincide with the Norton Museum of Art’s retrospective of the designer’s work, in Palm Beach, Florida, from February to May 2011.

Kenneth Jay Lane’s jewelry has been admired and worn by some of history’s most alluring women, including the Duchess of Windsor, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn. Jacqueline Kennedy asked Lane to create a copy of the necklace Aristotle Onassis gave her (the result is for sale on yoox.com). Today, the world’s most glamorous women continue to adore Lane’s work, among them, it-girls like the Olsen Twins, Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Madonna.

KENNETH JAY LANE:

http://www.yoox.com/vintage/department/gender/D/dept/vintage/tp/26542

THE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO-INTERVIEW WITH KENNETH JAY LANE:

http://www.thenewyooxer.yoox.com/eng/index.php/post/7580/

YOOX.COM HOMEPAGE

http://www.yoox.com/home.asp?tp=9378

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Brunello Cucinelli lauches his online boutique

Brunello Cucinelli makes his debut in the e-commerce marketplace, bringing along his company’s vision. The main focus is on cashmere, traditional tailoring techniques and the quality of both the fashion and accessory collections. The site also takes us to Solomeo, the fourteenth-century village near Perugia, restored by Brunello Cucinelli, that serves as the Umbrian company’s headquarters – a “humanistic” company where beauty and human values go hand in hand, where creativity is the most valuable resource.

A piece of history, culture and economy meets the borderless world of the web. Local and global together.

Beginning in mid-March, the new online Brunellocucinelli.com store will allow people to enter the world of Brunello Cucinelli, where craftsmanship and quality co-exist in an unmistakable style appreciated the world over.

The online boutique will be featured in Italian, English and Japanese, and accessible from Europe, the United States and Japan.

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Acne Jewellery Capsule Collection with Husam El Odeh

Starting from mid March 2011, Acne will launch an exclusive jewellery capsule collection at thecorner.com, the online boutique showcasing a selection of cutting-edge fashion and accessories for men and women through dedicated mini-stores.

The Metalized shell collection exclusively conceived for thecorner.com is based on the Spring/Summer 11 Seafindings Jewellery collaboration between Husam el Odeh and Acne.

“When we first talked about collaborating with Husam about two years ago, I recall saying that I was hoping for an ongoing exploration, a relationship rather than a one night stand. Our collaborations have definitively developed into a creative love affair. There is no one I’d rather work with on this exclusive project for thecorner.com.”

Jonny Johansson

“For thecorner.com we wanted to give the romanticism of seaside findings a bit of a graphic edge. The luxurious materials keep a rawness juxtaposed with inserts and clean lines. It is an exercise in two materials, cold hard metal and warm soft shell, both picking up elements from one another. All pieces are handcrafted in London and individually unique as every piece of shell is hand-carved.”

Husam El Odeh

The collection consists of five styles including earrings, cuffs, double rings, rings and bangles. Every piece comes in a numbered edition of between 5 to 25 depending on style and material. They are all handmade with individually carved seashells on a base of either silver plated brass or solid sterling.

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Hanging Around in H&M

Skirt River Island (old), Vest H&M, Hat H&M, Boots H&M (old), Necklace Gift

I have been hanging around in H&M all week sadly my local Topshop has moved to a smaller premises while they refurbish which means less stock and by the looks of things even less deliveries of new stock so I had to find a new lunch time hang out.

I have found some amazing things. The black knitted vest is my fav I also brought it in a pretty coral colour and at the bargain price of £7.99 who could blame me. The hat is also from H&M as well as the friendship bracelet. I also brought a pretty crochet dress I find I prefer H&M's SS collection to there AW collection what do you guys think?