Fashion Post: Rihanna American Vogue March 2014 Cover Shoot

You should already know that I am #TeamRihanna, so of course not only am I pleased that she's on the cover of the March issue of American Vogue, but that she is slaying!

Read the article here where she shares some of her tried and true style tips, my favourite of them all is:

"If I'm wearing a top, I don't wear a bra...If I'm wearing a bra, I just wear a bra."

See below for the rest of the shoot.

Fashion Post: Bag Lust Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Bag

I haven't thought about Louis Vuitton as a brand for quite some time now; ever since the Céline mini luggage came onto the scene circa 2010 I became fixated, but as with all obsessions that has now subsided. I've always been familiar with the Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Bag, however as much as I love it, it has always been an expensive bag...as in double the price of the 'average' designer bag.

I still happen to find the LV SC bag beautiful, minimalist and timeless...a girl can dream right?!

Photo credit: stylerumour.com

Miley Cyrus for W Magazine March 2014 (NSFW)

It's turning out to be an image-heavy Monday, but I just had to post this Miley Cyrus editorial despite my general distaste for her insistence on cultural appropriation: although that's another story!

I first saw the images on Twitter and actually thought they were of Lady Gaga; in my opinion the editorial styled by Edward Enninful and shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott tastefully displays nudity and is also Miley's best photo-shoot so far.

Source: W Magazine

See below for my favourite image and the link to the rest of the shoot.

Sneak Peek: Rihanna Shooting for Vogue Brazil

Rihanna is consistently fierce and always werking it! This is one magazine that I will be rushing to buy when it hits the news-stands!

(source: dailymail.co.uk)

I just wish that I was on a beach somewhere below the equator right now...

Red Carpet Look: Lupita Nyong'o at the Golden Globes

Lupita looked absolutely stunning last night...I just had to share!

(credit: zimbio.com)

Tumblr Moodboard: Fashion and Collision

I've made several attempts at blogging in the past with Tumblr being the medium that I actually stuck with the longest. I love the idea of creating mood boards (must be my arts background lol) and decided to create a digital one; I guess that's what Pinterest is for, but I still prefer the idea of micro-blogging.

My latest page 'Fashion and Art Collision' focuses on specific style influences/style icons that inspire me at any particular moment in time. At present there is not an actual art element- but that's liable to change!

Click here to view it and don't forgot to follow; you can also see more looks from yesterday's Style Inspiration Esther Quek.

Style Inspiration: Esther Quek

I first discovered this stylish lady via my Tumblr feed as I'm sure many others have also; it was when I had a short hair cut and determined to go even shorter I looked for inspiration from women who rocked pixie cuts. Esther Quek is the Group Fashion Director of The Rake, and in my opinion has 100 percent nailed androgynous dressing! Whilst I don't think I could pull of most any of her looks, I love how she layers and pays attention to the small details.

Style Inspiration: Bianca Jagger

If you were to ask me who my style icon was I would instinctively say Rihanna as her look is quite attainable for the average woman in her twenties due to it being edgy, trendy and fairly experimental. However I choose not to copy the style of any particular celebrity and instead take inspiration from a variety of places such as films, editorials, blogs and general people-watching where ever I am in the world.

With that said, Bianca Jagger is someone who I'm hugely inspired by even though her full-on glamour is often not suitable for my daily life, I think her vintage looks are just fabulous and timeless enough to be worn today.

See below for some of my favourite looks by her.

Christian Louboutin Spring 2014 Collection: My Top Three Picks

It's been a while since I've done a fashion post so I thought I'd share my top three picks from the Christian Louboutin Spring 2014 collection. I'm a huge fan of the classic Pigalle heel, and could quite happily repurchase this shoe in multiple skins and colours so I'm delighted to see several single-sole pointed styles in the collection! I'm also happy to see gladiator styles (yet again) as they are another summer staple of mine...now I just have to sit tight and wait for spring to arrive!


How fabulous does the python skin look in this shade of blue?

Pigalle 120 Python in Neptune

Book Club: The Fashion Book (New and Updated)

Yesterday I received an email invitation to The Fashion Book launch event at Topshop, I didn't see the email until about 4:30pm and was running on just 4 hours sleep and 4 sushi rolls but I knew that I just had to attend!

Haute Caribe: In the Spirit of Carnival

"Carnival is fashion and fashion is carnival...you can't separate the two..."

This video is an oldie but goodie that explores the fashion industry in Trinidad and features several talented designers including as Anya Ayoung Chee. Not only does it highlight the Caribbean as a serious contender in the fashion industry, but it also serves as a reminder that many of the exotic resort collections created by the big European fashion houses draw on the Caribbean for inspiration...

Look of the Day: Solange Knowles

Celebrity Gossip

Isbael Marant x H&M

The latest designer set to collaborate with H&M is Isabel Marant, whilst I'm not that surprised this definitely not something I would have predicted. The Margiela collection was probably the least successful of the designer collaborations, probably due to the more avant garde style and the fact that it was not a mainstream brand, I assumed H&M would return to its more commercial pattern and choose a designer who is well known outside of the fashion world. Despite ratchet rappers celebrities making the Beckett sneakers popular, the brand is still not well known among the masses and I predict that the collaboration will be more reflective of her RTW effortlessly Parisan Chic style than the iconic footwear which is great, I will definitely be looking forward to seeing the sneak previews. The collection will launch November 14th 2013.

Here's a short clip of Isabel discussing the collaboration...

Givenchy Doberman Sweatshirt

Remember the Givenchy Rottweiler print? Well for Givenchy Men's Pre-Fall 2013 Ricardo Tisci has decided that the Doberman is the new Rottweiler, but of course...

In stores now.

Source: Harvey Nichols

Inspired by Proenza

A few months ago I spotted this gorgeous Proenza Schouler inspired bag in Zara in a coral colour; I loved the style of bag but for some reason I wasn't completely bowled over by the colour. Then a couple of weeks ago whilst scrolling through instagram I discovered that there was now a white snake effect version which I just had to have!

There's also a metallic silver version with a gold clasp, cute and very trendy but not my style, however these bags offer great value for money and are made of real leather. On another note this was my first time in the Knightsbridge branch since the refit and I am loving the new fitting room area with sofas and display cabinets, adds a slight luxury feel to high street shopping!

Solange: The Style Icon

Solange is without a doubt my favourite of the Knowles sisters; she's fearless, stylish, outspoken and is a proud naturalista! She always takes fashion risks by mixing prints and bold colours, and has the ability to transform from edgy hipster to chic minimalist effortlessly. I'll let the images do the talking...

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A poor woman's Birkin!

I have to admit, since Hedi Slimane dropped the 'Yves' I haven't really paid much attention to YSL as a brand, however a recent post on Selfridge's Instagram page made me strongly reconsider. Low and behold the brand's Classic Sac Du Jour Bag caught my eye; not only is it structured, minimalist and timeless, but it also greatly resembles the much conveted Hermès Birkin bag but with a much more affordable price tag. Until now the Céline Mini Luggage Tote was my perfect 'want one in every colour' bag, but I think the Sac Du Jour in Earth could be the perfect addition to my wardrobe, and would be a nice alternative to my current go-to bag.

Images courtesy of www.ysl.co.uk