Oscars 2013

I am usually quite up to date with my awards ceremony coverage but i have been bad this week so apologies. Here are some of my favourite dresses from the Oscars Award Ceremony:

Amy Adams

Is it me or is it that Amy Adams always looks like a fairy princess no matter the occasion? Ever since i have seen her in Enchanted, i always think of her as this fairytale like creature and this dress does nothing but reinforce that illusion. Her dress is absolutely gorgeous and the train behind her made out of feathers does make it look as though her animal friends really have made this dress for her. 

Amanda Seyfriend

Amanda has one of those figures that no matter what she wears, she carry it off and make it look like high fashion. The halter neck neckline and the embroidered material on this dress suits her to a tee. 

Helen Hunt

Helen is proof that no matter what age, she still looks fabulous. This dress is so lovely and the dark royal blue only helps accentuate her figure. I do love the fact that it cinches at the waist and has the train behind her.

Jennifer Aniston

Wearing a red dress on the red carpet is risky to say the least. You have to get the shade right to make sure that you don't fade into the background. Jennifer Aniston managed to find the right shade and looked ravishing. Her simple hair and big diamond earrings only helped make her look even more beautiful.

Jennifer Lawrence

Finally Jennifer Lawrence managed to get it right in this dress and she looked perfect in this dress. The pale pink of the dress only made her look more radiant rather than girly. Despite tripping up in this dress, she still looked perfect in this dress. 

London Fashion Weekend

Me with Fleur De Force (left) and TalkBeckyTalk (right)

For just a moment, let's just forget London Fashion Weekend. The most exciting thing happened to me today, i met beauty vloggers Fleur De Force (http://fleurdeforce.blogspot.co.uk/) and Talk Becky Talk (http://www.youtube.com/user/TalkBeckyTalk) at London Fashion Weekend. I have been an enthusiastic subscriber to both their channels and i was so incredibly excited to meet them. They have both been inspirations to me and have basically taught me how to wear make up, so i was literally shaking when i met them. They were so lovely and happy to pose for this photograph. Fleur had hinted at the fact that she was taking Becky out for her birthday and i had guessed London Fashion Weekend and i was right! 

Deep breath! Ok so, i headed to Somerset House for another year to London Fashion Weekend to have a drift through their exhibition space and see what were the trends for next season. There was a definite buzz in the air as eager shoppers rifled through the rails for designer bargains. 

Manalo Blahnik print for London Fashion Weekend

Some lovely scarf prints 

I loved the flower displays around the exhibition space

I want to recreate this brolly at some point. It is made out of lace with embroidered lace on top and flower decorations. 

This outfit idea is perfect for everyday, i like the neon satchel brightening up a plain outfit.

Clarks Spring/Summer 2013

I have always been a huge fan of Clarks shoes. It all started at the tender age of 4 when my mother bought me my red shoes that squeaked as i walked, looked pretty and i could still run around in them. Ever since then, i have been a regular visitor of Clarks shoes.

Let's get one thing straight, i cannot wear heels and i am so over the idea of even bothering to pretend that i can walk in them. They hurt, i get blisters and frankly, focusing on my painful feet just makes me feel totally miserable. This where Clarks have always been my saviour. Their shoes are always comfortable, and they always have padding in every spot possible which could bruise your feet.

They have upped their game in the last couple of years where their shoes are becoming more and more on trend. When i was emailed their Sping/Summer 2013 collection, i immediately fell in love. They are practical, comfortable and stylish, check out some of my favourites below:

I love this shoe named Ancient Myth. The colour is brilliant for this season which is favouring the brighter colours and the heel height is just right so no doubt they will be comfortable.

Miss Lottie, i really liked this bag because of the fact that it is in such a pretty colour. When it comes to Spring and Summer, i tend to favour lighter coloured bags. There is no point having a fantastic summer dress on and then ruining it with a big and bulky black bag.

I think loafers are going to big this year and they will transfer effortlessly into the Autumn as shown by Timur Kim's collection at London Fashion Week.

Flat shoes will never stop having my heart and these are simply beautiful. The off tan colour means that they will be great throughout the year and the design means that they will be perfect for those hot summer evenings.

Check out their latest collection on their website here.

London Fashion Week: Tom Ford

I do love the fact that Tom Ford has such a fantastic understanding of the female form. Year after year, his collections get better and this year he has truly outdone himself. I love this dress and the amount of detail that has gone into making. Monochrome has been a strict favourite this year and the ethnic embroidery on this maxi dress tie both themes up in a perfect Tom Ford bow!

Just when i thought that Tom Ford had gone all boring, he came up with this number. Lace has been a big trend since the last year and it is clear to see that it is here to stay. I love how beautiful this lace jumpsuit was and the dash of bright colour makes it stand out. Love love love it!

London Fashion Week: Marios Schwab & Simone Rocha

Marios Schwab

Marios Schwab has the gift of elegance when it comes to his catwalk shows. Each of his designs always have a flare for the dramatic and this fashion week was no different. Ethereal chiffon creations was the theme this year and the one that stood out for me was the dress above. Even though there was no lining underneath the dress, it was still beautiful and is perfect for the winter nights.

Simone Rocha

Simone Rocha went for an extremely girly collection this year. I am all for pink but sometimes i think that  there is a fine line between a girly pink and a Barbie pink. I cannot stand the Barbie version so i was pleased that Simone Rocha has come out with this dusty pink version. It is a grown up pink and the cut to the dresses were formal yet pretty enough for them to translate into day wear. 

London Fashion Week: Erdem and Giles

Erdem

Erdem has always come across to me as a more 'grown up' brand, more likely to favoured by my mum and the like. However, with the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton as an advocate, the brand has taken a younger and more outgoing look at their collection. Their latest offering is testament to this and i love this dress (above) which has such an interesting print with neon green and pastel purple flowers. The sheer chiffon quality of the dress makes it on trend for this autumn/winter.

Giles

 


Giles took a typical edgy feeling collection to the catwalk. The clothes were romantic with dreamy prints but with a ghoulish edge. I loved the use of dusky pinks and purples, in the clothes and the make up. Two very traditionally girly and romantic colours and turned them worthy of a horror story.

London Fashion Week: Burberry

Burberry is one of those catwalk shows that are bit hit and miss with me. I don't find the trench coats groundbreaking anymore and i am hardpressed to find their clothes to die for. However, i was pleasantly surprised to find some of my favourite prints in their collection, i think i am back in love with Burberry!

 

 

I love the fun heart prints on the dress and the leopard print clutch contrasting against it. It is about time clashing prints came back onto the catwalks, and how good is it that Burberry took the leap of faith!

 



Sticking to the theme of prints, the giraffe print was also strong throughout the Burberry show. In particular, i loved this pencil dress cinched in with a metal circular belt. It is like they say, the attention is always in the details.

 

The little black dress is always being reinvented, and so Burberry having one on their catwalk was no exception. I do love the fact that it does have an edgy feel to it the metal detail on the neckline and flat shoes accessorising the dress.

Burberry also recieved brownie points from me because they put this gorgeous coat on the catwalk. I love the dark red colour and the mannish tailoring that goes with it. Something i will be lusting after this autumn/ winter.

 

London Fashion Week Frowers

Let me begin by definining a frower, these are the celebrities who are invited to or sometimes paid, to attend fashion shows and look bored on the front row of big name catwalks. For the fashion designer/brand, this means that despite the fantastic clothes they have sashaying down the catwalk, all focus is on the celebs on their front rows. For us mere mortals, it means that we have eye candy and also the opportunity to see what these celebrities percieve as fashionable. Here are some of my favourite frowers from this week so far:

 

Frieda Pinto

 

'Slumdog Millionaire' actress Frieda Pinto was invited to the front row of Burberry and as per usual, she did not disappoint. Wearing a royal blue peplum top with emerald green skin tight trousers, she showed off her fashionista status and looked glam whilst doing it. I love the fact that she kept her hair loose and natural, a look we have seen throughout this fashion week.

 

Daisy Lowe

 

The opposite to Ms Pinto, Daisy Lowe played casual and cool on her trips out to London Fashion Week. I love the fun printed skater skirt teamed with a low key tee and black leather jacket. She played defiant to the strictly glam dresscode and still managed to look fun and kooky cool.

 





Rosie Huntington-Whitely

There are not many women out there who can carry off a pantsuit, let alone one in red head to toe. Then again, not many people are Rosie Huntington-Whitely. She looked sexy in this suit at the Burberry show this year and she definitely stood out from the crowd!

Another casual outfit from the front row at fashion week this week. I love the relaxed look of the J W Anderson for Topshop shirt contrasted with some edgy red patterned heels. A great outfit for fashion week and ticks the cool but glam boxes.

 

 



New York Fashion Week round up

New York Fashion Week is one of those times of year that i really wish i was in America, the shows always look so flawless and the catwalk full of who's who in the supermodels category. This is a quick round up of all the looks that i loved:

Jenny Packham

I love these dresses by Jenny Packham. Not only do they have a floaty fairytale like look to them, the colours are so vibrant for this Autumn/Winter. The skirts of both dresses flare out from the cinched in waist. On the orange dress (left) i like the hide-reveal neckline with tulle being used to disguise the bust. Very pretty dresses and perfect for any formal/dress-up occasion.

Marc Jacobs

Don't throw away those faux fur scarves and sequinned dresses just yet. As Marc Jacobs showed in his collection, both of these fashion items are here to stay for another year. Jacobs took a more European look at this Autumn/Winter collection and bought out formal coats in pastel colours and maxi sequinned dresses. A particular favourite of mine was a pastel pink coat with a slim black belt. 

Michael Kors

Michael Kors love their bright colours and from their accessories to their Autumn/Winter collection, it is no surprise that they put dashes of colour on the catwalk. This summer, i am planning to get lots of key items in bright colours, i am going to make sure that they can translate into the colder months effortlessly. 

Victoria, Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham is one of those designers who truly understands the shape of a woman. Despite the fact she is super thin, her clothing lines are always wearable and designed to suit women of all shapes and sizes. Her collection for New York Fashion Week was no exception with dashes of rich colours mixed in with schoolgirl style skirts and knee high boots. This is definitely a look i will be loving this winter. 

Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta focused on the smart dresses route for his collection and it was to die for. I particularly liked the tailored printed dress with elbow length gloves. It is both wearable as well as sexy and has a lovely chic feel to it. 

BAFTAs 2013

Now i have to send out a huge apology to all of my readers, i have been a very bad blogger in the last couple of weeks and have not had a chance to post anything. Therefore, this weekend, i will devoting my time to keeping this up to date and relevant. With that boring stuff out of the way, here are some of my favourite dresses from the BAFTAs.

Anne Hathaway in Burberry

I love this dress on Anne Hathaway, not only is she the 'It' girl of the moment with her fantastic performance in 'Les Miserables', she is also scoring some pretty fantastic dresses as she wins award after award. Earlier this week, she revealed that she was in fact running late to this awards night and this dress was a back up choice as the original dress ripped. She still looked gorgeous in this studded black Burberry number and a huge thumbs up for supporting British fashion!

Dame Helen Mirren

I do love Helen Mirren, her devil may care attitude to everyday life always makes me feel all warm inside. She proves that age is just a number and she continues to defy societal conventions. On the BAFTAs night, she turned up with pink and still looked as glamorous as ever.

Jennifer Garner Affleck

Jennifer Garner Affleck must be one of my most favourite celebrities out there. Everyday, she is a mum and a wife and she always looking comfy, running errands and taking her kids to and from school. It is just so lovely to see her all spruced up for the BAFTAs and this dress suited her so well. 

Sarah Jessica Parker

Only SJP could do this, she abandoned all the most glamorous and stunning dresses and wore a black jumpsuit. A risky choice no doubt but it did make her one of the most talked about non-dressy celeb for the week.

London Fashion Week: Timur Kim

Hair was worn au naturel at Timur Kim

It is that time of year again where fashion takes over the capital and we mere Londoners get the chance to see how the other half live. Courtesy of the lovely ladies at Pop PR, i was invited along to Freemason's Hall in Holborn, London to check out Timur Kim. From what i could gather, Mr Kim is a new designer but his clothes were to die for. I always find that designers at fashion week usually go out of their way to come out with the most ridiculous piece of clothing, to the contrary, Mr Kim's collection is wearable and chic.

Printed materials seem to be the way the fash pack are going this winter with comfortable shoes, hurrah. I was impressed by how natural the models were kept with extremely natural make up and hair, could it be that the fashion world is finally embracing natural beauty? Only time will tell!