Monogrmmed Perfection

Who doesn't love Monogrammed pieces? I sure as hell do. It kinda makes a piece a little more personal and forever. That's what I have always felt about monogrammed pieces.

When I first saw the Burberry show in September last year, I like the rest of the world fell in love with the monogrammed nylon back packs. Cute and lightweight...winning combination. I wasn't going to purchase the bag because I am lucky to have Two Chanel backpacks (Burgundy leather and my graffiti one) so I didn't feel the need to add another to my collection, despite it being so cute. Enter London Fashion Week and seeing everyone cool totting one around, monogrammed and plain! I stood my ground and said no despite walking in with work colleagues who ordered theirs. I felt a little left out but I knew it was best.

So a week after minor sobbing over me being sensible...My best friend Gaspard told me to pick up his Burberry order before heading to Paris for PFW. I sighed, I huffed, listened to a lecture on how he ALWAYS picks me up in Paris, then I went to get it.

He only went and ordered it for me!!!!! Cue the gushing, blushing and squealing in the middle of Regent Street Burberry. The box was HUGE for what was inside and the sales assistant nearly made me go on the Eurostar carrying a giant box until I convinced him it would indeed fit in a carrier bag. I must add, I was so blindsided by this, my wonderful friend Gaspard is beyond the perfect human and never asks for anything off me but my friendship. Apparently this is our 4 year anniversary present. I'll accept it as a "thanks for being my mate" present and shall continue to extort luxury items off him to pay for my friendship (I am laughing very hard as I write this...I am humble and pretty sure I am the craziest person to befriend!).

Just look at the details!

What do you guys thinks?

Thanks for reading 

X

Bisous

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Back from Paris with...inspiration.

Evening all,

Firstly I must apologises for my recent absence on my blog. I had so much fun during Paris Fashion Week working and spending time with my amazing french friends who have become my family. But I am back, and I have so much coming ahead and working on a new project with my sister...which I can't wait to share with you all soon.

There is so much fashion news I think my own head is going to explode, Kate Moss is a contributing editor for Vogue and reprising her Topshop collection, Christopher Bailey will be the new CEO of Burberry in 2014 and it goes on!!!

Since AW13 Paris fashion week i have been obsessing over a few things. One of the main lust items being the Givenchy Bambi sweater. Swoooon.

Something so stunning and cool can only come with a stunning and cool price tag of £750. Made of Neoprene, the sweater has been seen on everyone and in editorials (Ricardo Tisci even made Baby North West her own version. Lucky baby or what?!). 

Oh and it comes in a tote too which i am very tempted by. 

But of course who has £750 for a jumper with Bambi on? I must admit i love a good sweater (I am the ultimate Kenzo hag) but even this was excessive for myself. So when i found out Primark was doing a similar piece i got excited, but a level of Primark excited (so i wasn't underwhelmed) and today i finally found it. Voila...

I cannot wait to show you all a modelling picture of the jumper. I definitely recommend it and especially for Disney's own branded clothing through Primark for a grand old price of £10. 

Primark are also releasing this version to. 

I would love to hear what you think of the whole Bambi fad and the Primark jumper. 

Thanks for reading. 

Lots of love.

Nadia 

The best of the rest...LFW SS14

Hey guys,

So as promised i said i would finish my round up of London Fashion. Trust me, these are wow shows. Ones that really cemented themselves into the fashion industry and made us Brits proud to show what LFW brings to fashion month. So let's get started...

Christopher Kane

Oh god, seriously, I think i want to marry Christopher Kane because this man just gets me! He truly is one of our best talents in Britain. This seasons collection focused on carnations, buttercups and orchids. It's all about these flowers, it's the petal sweaters that grabbed me pared with long length jacquard skirts with knife pleats, petal cut outs and silver suits. This was the anatomy of delicacy aka the woman. Seduction is key. In my wardrobe is also key too! I love how there is always a process behind each Kane collection, the use of leather and holographic tees and crocodile clips on the zips of the oh so beautiful gowns. With the announcement of the new Christopher Kane Boutique opening soon, it's a good time to be in with the Kane's.
I personally cannot wait to get the anatomy sweater and look closely and the arrow and flower dresses.

Erdem 

As said by Erdem himself, this collection was ode to the literary romantics, clearly for me a English Literature graduate ;) . Monochromatic theme, with a hint of silver and yellow, the collection oozes romance with the heavy use of organza. laser cuts and lace. The jackets with the neon embroidery was to die for and there was the beautifully cut baseball jackets. It's obvious Erdem looked to some french inspiration. For me i saw some key Chanel tones in the collection. A classic and chic collection which epitomises the look i want for next season.

Peter Pilotto 

An epic collection for SS14....and i mean that in more than one way. The inspiration for this collection was volcano's through the colour pallet, the volumising silhouettes and embellishment. This collection is a very apt for the pair, Colour, layers and print is key for this collection along with the Pilotto signature peplum. I absolutely love the asymmetric cuts, the use of lace and organza. It's hard not to love the quirky floral prints in the ombre volcanic tones, and the flashes of bold colours. This is a collection that is surely going to propel them into the international lime light especially as the brand has been announced as the next Target collaboration. Prepare to see Peter Pilotto everywhere!

Tom Ford

King of marketing and fashion. Not a Brit but proud to show his show in London. What made this show special? The fact that his long awaited boutique has opened on Sloane Street. Tom Ford is all about the details, and not just on his clothing, guests went into a room full of mirrors and sat on duck blue velvet sofas. Chic or what? This man knows what women want, it's his true gift. The show was spectacular, who doesn't want furs, lace, mirrored mosaic dresses, long sleeved sheer dresses, and those thigh high lace up boots. The collection started with some beautiful tan leather dresses and over sized leather bombers.

Burberry Prorsum

If i could spend the evening picking someones brain i would choose Christopher Bailey. The man is a genius. A seasonal pro i think they call it. Bailey has obviously been hanging out in Ladurée this last few months because the colour pallet was that of a beautiful macaroon selection. What we have to remember is. Burberry are notorious for their theatrical shows (who can forget last season with Tom Odelle singing 'Another Love' with a amazing Gospel choir and that whole love heart PVC collection). Some cynics believe Burberry Prorsum attracts it's huge media attention through glamorous ambassadors and celebrity guests, but i am not one of them. I genuinely think Bailey is a genius. This collection is that beautiful transition from AW to SS. With key emphasis on flowers, soft pastels and beautiful lace pieces (I particularly love that the pants and transparent skirt has continued on from AW) the soft cashmere jackets, and those beautiful single breasted coats. Oh and can i please have the transparent rain coat Cara wore towards the end? The detailing on the embellished pieces oozed romance and to end such a romantic collection petals fell from the sky. My love for Christopher Bailey will never die. He is truly a master of his craft.

Ashley Williams 

Last season we had Teddy Bear handbags, this season we have Shark clutches. Ashley Williams is seriously cool. With beautiful midi denim dresses with wide fringe detailing which carries on in the collection, python print dresses and bikinis to swim suits, suits and dresses with the logo "dream boat" emblazzed with a picture of a speedboat. 

Claire Barrow 

Part of the Fashion East crew, Claire is a hot rising star. With a recent collaboration with Mathches Fashion, Claire's fashion status is rising. Graffiti, leather and cotton is key for Barrow's SS14. 

I hope you have all enjoyed my London Fashion week round ups. I'm gonna try and get a post on my favourite shows from Milan done as soon as possible, but tomorrow is day 1 of Paris fashion week and I am so excited.

Thanks for reading guys

Lots of love

Nadia 

xxx