Friday, 13 January 2012

Guilty Pleasure




 AS we cosy up on these crisp winter evenings, one finds themselves in a rather sombre mood, these dark and thoughtful moments create imagery of cosy fire lit evenings seduced by fur throws, silks and luxurious comforts. It is for those very delicious moments that have led me to indulge in a personal guilty pleasure...lingerie. Now, do not get me wrong, I am equally a fool for topshop '3 for £10' when it comes to selecting appropriate under garments.  This sensual fascination comes as a new adventure as I embark on my journey of womanhood, experimenting & building a worthy wardrobe that screams longevity, showcasing those key pieces that last a lifetime- remembering that less is indeed more (speaking in reference to investment pieces...not specifically referring to underwear so boys hold your horses & girls do keep knickers firmly on!). 



SO, it was much to my delight when the arrival of previously untouchable goods, the jewels of the seasonal sale, were placed gracefully for my exploration on my return home this week. The iconic baby pink box & perfectly tied black ribbon glittered as I indulged in the hollywood inspired classics of Agent provocateur. Depicting every inch of alluring luxury and tasteful class, Agent Provocateaur's delicate detailing, inspiring fantasy & graceful emotion has provoked my fascination, being openly seductive without portraying ones traditional set of values.



Offering upmarket lingerie sets, this world of deepest desires launched in the UK by son of British designer Vivienne Westwood and Sex Pistols Malcolm McCalren. Agent Provocateur cultivates a feeling of enchanting playfulness, pushing all boundaries to remain JUST inside this fictional box of apporpriateness, posing desirable and luxurious british fashion. 


I simply ADORE the inspirational creations and feel it is just as important for us girls to endevour luxurious silks and exquisite materials not only for those garmets visible to the onlookers peeping eyes, but in fact to feel utterly desirable underneath. SO, for those with equally desirable bank balances I present you with some of those sets sprinting faster than Mr Bolt himself, into my wishlist basket!

 
                                   'Love' Agent Provocateur: £55-£245.00

    
                                        'Raphaella' @ Agent Provocateur: £95-£495.00

                                   'Fenella' @ Agent Provocateur: £85- £125.00

                                          'Lorna' @ Agent Provocateur:  £45-£245.00

Thorntree Set @ Jack Wills: £50.50 (Perfect for everyday!)


*Awaiting new SS12 lines from Agent Provocateur

The last remaining Jewels of the sale season:

'Hortensia' Myla: £39 WAS £52 (perfect for everyday wear!)
'Hortensia' Myla: £19 WAS £26


'Flora' Myla: £39 WAS £79

'Flora' Myla: £14 WAS £29



Elle Mcpherson Intimates @ Net-A-Porter: £33.50 WAS £67
Elle Mcpherson Intimates @ Net-A-Porter: £18 WAS £36

Agent Provocateur @ Net-A-Porter: £50 WAS £125 (Briefs sold out but neutral colour allows a mix'n'match)
Agent Provocateur: £147.50 WAS £295

La Perla @ Net-A-Porter: £160 WAS £400
The One to Watch: 


Nicole de Carle London: Lust label!

As seen on A-list celebrity Nicole Scherzinger 



SAVE YOUR PENNIES...
'Rita' Myla: £237.00 (Full Set)- My ultimate wishlist set!

Propped comfortably in my now mesmerised atmosphere,  it appears amiable silks, lace & soft polymide are quite the antidote to cure those enchanting undergarment desires. I for one am SOLD on the idea of investing in such pieces, purely and exclusively for ones own enjoyment of feeling fantastically fanciful under some of my most adored essembles. SO, when experiementing with those bold SS12 prints, why not go that extra mile & feel equally dazzling underneath!


'It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure'Coco Chanel


Love 

L x



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Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Aquatic




Sea shells, waves & the aqautic underworld, all words entirly befitting to my thoughts of the perfect tranquil summer destination...BUT...more importantly appropriate to describe one of SS12s HOTTEST trends! First stop for those with heavier purses...Mary Katrantzou. 


Winning the Emerging Talent - Ready-to-Wear award at the British Fashion Awards 2011, Mary Katrantzou is set to be a firm favourite amongst the fashion pack for 2012. Having completed both a BA & MA at Central Saint Martins, her signature pieces win the hearts of fashion addicts through hyperrealist aesthetic, bold graphics and chunky industrial jewellery. Industrial being a key word for the designs after describing the influences of her SS12 collection as “Industrial fabrication versus formal beauty in nature.” 

 NOT only am I totally in love with her collection but I LOVE the bold brights that depict and exaggerate the enchanting visual of her collection- plus i'm a sucker for POP colour lipstick so I am one very satisfied bunny right now!


DON'T PANIC if your thinking your funds are running far to low for any spontaneous high end shopping spree's...as once again our high street favourites save the day for those all important bargains! In the words of a cheesy tv presenter with those comic one liners of 'heres what i made earlier' I present you with what I found earlier to fulfil every girls aqautic underworld needs this SS12....but remember this season its all about prints HEAD-to-TOE so be bold & brave!

Coming Soon: Check out River Islands SS12 Lookbook online 
Vero Moda @ ASOS: £28.00
Vero Moda @ ASOS: £28.00


River Island: £30.00



Topshop: £38.00
Topshop: £18.00


ASOS: £12.00

ASOS: £75.00
ASOS: £65.00




ASOS: Blazer £65.00 Trousers £40.00

Motel @ ASOS: £28.00

The Real Deal Mary Katrantzou: £1605 @ Net-A-Porter

ASOS Faux Stingray clutch: £65.00

Pucker up & shop MAC cosmetics for those aquatic brights : From £13.00
LITTLE MERMAID...if some of these pieces are yet to grip you for your SS12 wardrobe then there are some sparkling delights to tug on your fashion strings & follow this trend through to the night! Personally, I find nothing more thrilling than indulging in sparkling, glittering, eye-dazzling metallics that SCREAM out to you...particularly since parting with my golden locks, and exploring a more ombre look, i'm always searching for that once piece that makes ones smile exagerate profoundly from cheek to cheek...here I think I've found my inner weakness!

Givenchy SS12


Alexander McQueen SS12

Chanel SS12 Paris Fashion Week 'Under the Sea'


HIGH STREET FINDS....


TFNC @ ASOS: £85.00


TFNC @ ASOS: £52.00

Jacket Zara: £79.99

Trouser- Mango: £54.90

Leggings- ASOS: £35.00 (definitely investing in a pair of these!!!!)
Topshop foil tee: £30.00
ASOS: £55.00
ASOS: £45.00
Topshop: £65.00

SAVE YOUR PENNIES.....


Christopher Kane: £3,985 (Lust item!)

Giuseppe Zanotti: £585 (Dreamyyy)




I KNOW this will not be everyones 'cup of tea' so to speak, and may take the experimental and daring candidate to try out many of these pieces, but with the catwalk greats such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace, Chanel, Alexander McQueen...all showcasing these bold aquatic prints, the high street WILL encapsulate every essence of their designs....so maybe its time to EXPRESS that inner boldness and run away with our imagination!


'In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different' Coco Chanel

Love

L x