The Céline Woman

 

Tracking all around London to fabric/fur suppliers all day really took it out of me today. As soon as I flopped down into my mucky green train seat I turned to my ELLE Collections guide to the new season, freshly bought for some relaxation. As soon as I saw the Spring/Summer 13 collection by Céline I fell in LOVE.

The Collection really shows the loose cut, relaxed style with an edge. There were somewhat incomplete raw edges, or extra material and slouchy fits. My favourite being; the trousers that had unfitted crotches that draped casually low and the trench coats which were thrown over mini dresses. There was still a chic and sophisticated element to the collection even though it wasn’t overtly detailed. I just wanted to share with you my CRAVE for a piece of this style!

Also F.Y.I look at the models hair,the hair styles in this collection are just so healthy, natural and clean cut. Totally going to hide my curling tongs for a while and embrace my naturally straight locks! 

Enjoy.

Charlotte x

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A Day at REDROCK HQ

As you all know I have worked with REDROCK fashion on numerous occasions. A couple of months ago I modelled a few outfits for the ASOS Marketplace website. They have also been currently working on their website which is pretty cool.

If you love vintage fashion and deals, take a look at their website or follow them on Instagram to catch all their key looks and edgey pieces. You will seriously drool over their wicked style. 

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Website: redrockfashion.com

Few snaps from my day faffing about in REDROCK attire:

 
 

 
 

Charlotte x

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Pre Fall Glamour

 
Chanel Pre Autumn/Winter 13/14
 
Oscar De La Renta Pre Autumn/Winter 13/14

I noticed the use of versatile tweed paired up with glamourized jewels- with monochrome colour schemes.

Out shopping (yes again!) I came across my own little version by Jasper J Conran paired with a Julien MacDonald statement necklace. Looks like I’m all set ready in advance- now that's what I call organisation! 

Jacket- Jasper J Conran, Necklace Julien MacDonald, Bag: Karen Millen, Trousers: Topshop, Vest: Marks & Spencer

Charlotte x

Post Christmas Blues

Although one of the leading trends for Autumn Winter 12/13 has been about the chilling hue of blue, let’s not feel “blue” about 2012 approaching an end. Stay cool and embrace the colour! Although it’s a bright shade for this season, it will undeniably brighten up your post-Christmas sulk, as well as your wardrobe from its electric powers! If it’s too bright for you, tone it down with some black.

Dress: H&M, Jacket: Amanda Wakeley, Clutch: Urban Outfitters

 

Jewellery: Topshop

Shoes:T-Reds

Charlotte x

The Gentlemen’s Club cont.

Bit of inspo…

Taking on the boys at their own game:

Jacket: Warehouse, Shirt: Gap, Jeans: Gap, Shoes: River Island, Bag: Kurt Geiger, Necklace: John Lewis, Belt: Vintage

Charlotte x

The Gentlemen’s Club

This Seasons- Pocket silk prints for the casual-luxurious look has really hit the High Street with a storm.

Super brands such as Prada, Marc Jacobs and Christopher Kane started off this, almost androgynous style using graphic Seventies prints cut into sharp trouser suits and skirts.

Squeezing through the awful sale crowds in Leeds City Centre today with my mother really was a challenge. From gluttonous/weirdo women taking up 4 chairs in bursting-ly busy cafes to people stood in the middle of walkways with prams containing screaming children- “Move out of the way, I’m on a mission”. I despise spending the day browsing slowly about sales, like a retail sloth. It’s an operation that has a lot of skill- I like to be in and out- Done. My sale-chaos-pain had disappeared when coming across this fabulous “pocket print” style jacket from Warehouse. In fact we found two!

Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs, Bag: Kurt Geiger, Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Trousers: Topshop, Necklace: Hobbs, Leotard: American Apparel

Charlotte x

Crystallized Christmas

 

When it comes to Christmas celebrations, I don’t know about you- but all I can think about is; sequins and embellishment. I just want to leave a trail of glitter, pearls and crystals everywhere I step. As we extend into winter there is an apparent affection towards opulent, dramatic accessories. Although they are mainly seen as the finishing touch, they release a fantasy within fashion. We want to embrace the seasonal sparkle through endless accessorising in lavish/luxurious jewellery. I’m currently fantasising on what form of embellishment I will be wearing on New Year’s Eve, if I could have it my way I would wear a chandelier! Now that would certainly stand out.

Anyway, here are a few snaps from my festivities.

 
 

Bag: Karen Millen, Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Belt: Moschino, Dress: River Island, Necklace: Jaeger

Happy Christmas

Charlotte x