Boo! It's nearly Halloween.

Evening all,

I cannot believe we are so close to Halloween now. I feel like this year has gone too fast and that too many people are talking about the big C. Christmas. I am a big fan of the day but I'm not the kinda person who will countdown to the day, it always makes me feel like we are wishing our months away especially as it's the end of the year. But let's put that to the side. I love how Halloween is getting bigger and bigger in the UK.

In recent years when Halloween is mentioned to me i always think of the How i Met Your Mother episode with the slutty pumpkin...

 It is such an American/student holiday but we seem to be embracing it more and more each year. Even fashion is taking to Halloween too.

Enter the insanely talented Charlotte Dellal. This woman knows shoes. Charlotte Olympia the go to shoe for us ladies who love a good gimmick on our feet, embraces holiday seasons. Last year the brand created a successful Christmas collection.

This season.....it's going spooky all in the name of Halloween. I love Charlotte Olympia. Even the campaign is spooky glamorous.

I love this collection so much,

Batty for Pandora- £795

Bite Me Kitty Flats- £495

Pumpkin clutch £395

Desire Bat print suede pumps- £545

Fancy Bat clutch- £395

Midnight Dolly Bat Embroidered- £695

Nocturnal Heels- £745

Sucker for Pandora Perspex Clutch- £995

Trick or Treat flat- £495

Vampira Heels- £975

Web Clutch- £325

I am so obsessed with this collection, it  doesn't take a lot for me to be obsessed with anything Charlotte Olympia produces (Oh god cannot wait to blog about the SS14 under the sea collection presentation) so i had to feature the whole Halloween collection. I love the spooky take on the Dolly heels, our favourite kitty turning into a vampire and the famous lips heels showing us those sexy fangs and luscious red pout. 

The collection is available from Charlotte Olympia online store and the boutique on Maddox street (An amazing team) and Net-a-Porter. 

Which are your favourites from the Halloween collection? 

What has everyone got planned for Halloween? Anyone dressing up?

Thanks for reading guys.

Lots of love 

Nadia 

M.I.A for Versus

Evening guys,

I hope everyone is tucked up on the sofa enjoying some Strictly and avoiding the horrible weather tonight. Since coming back from Paris on Tuesday, I've enjoyed a really nice week at home in wales with my family but i am ready to head back to London and back to the boyfriend. There's only so much I can handle from my parents and 4 other siblings (love you guys!)

This week saw the release of one of the coolest collaborations for a while....My girl M.I.A for Versus! Eeeek! When i was in Paris and heard about this (from the lady herself too!) I squealed. I actually squealed. A lot of my friends will know my obsession with Mia, she's my idol. I love everything from her music, her rants to her style. She's the ultimate Asian babe.

This isn't Mia first venture into fashion, she has previously been a model for Alexander Wang and maintains a close relationship with him (she was also present at the SS14 Balenciaga show and performed at the after party), contributed to a whole soundtrack for Kenzo (AW13 Women's Runway Collection) and is regularly seen at Versace shows. So it was a no brainer this would eventually happen. The woman can do no wrong. 

With her fourth album due in November this collection was perfect timing for Mia and Versus (who had a great comeback with the JW Anderson collaboration and the new ethos of collaborating each season with someone new after the departure of Christopher Kane). 

The collection focuses on Versus copying the bootleg prints of Versace which are usually found in the market. It's a witty play on the counterfeit culture we live in. It's street, it's urban yet it's Versace chic. The collections ad campaign was shot in a market to emphasise the bootleg inspiration. 

Here is the collection...

I have ordered 2 pieces from the collection and cannot wait to report back to you all. Currently the collection is available from Browns and the Versus online store. 

This for me is definitely a winning collection, affordable, cool and captures MIA signature style and clearly sets itself apart from celebrity collaborations you currently see out. This collection has kept me happy but now i am ready for the Isabel Marant pour H&M. I would love to hear what you think of this collaboration. 

Thanks for reading guys

Nadia 

xxx

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