Pucci SS11

Prada Shades

I need, I want, these Prada SS11 shades.

                                                        Sourced : Hanneli

Bag Shapes of SS11

When it comes to obsessions, I’m a “bags” girl, hands down. Don’t get me wrong, I love all forms of accessories, shoes and jewellery included but I just lurve bags. So, as a tribute to this season finest I’ve selected my top picks of bag shapes for spring/summer. Also, keep you eyes peeled as you might begin to see these shapes appear on the high street in the next few months.

Clutches

 

 

 

From top : Alexander Wang, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Celine, Chanel, Jen Kao, Kotur, Kara Ross, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Marchesa

Shoulder Bags

 

 

 

From top : Celine, Alexander Wang, Bulgari by Matthew Williamson, Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Burak Uyan, Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stella McCartney, Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham

Totes

 

 

From top : Chloe, Jil Sander, Jil Sander, Balenciaga, Chloe, Celine, Jason Wu, Mulberry, Tila March, Marni, Bottega Veneta

Have to Have : Alexander Wang Bag

I have no words. Jade Clutch Sting Ray Bag with Rosegold Hardware. Be mine.

Sourced : Knighttcat

Most Wanted : Jil Sander Market Bag

I don't think I need to say (again) how much I'm obsessing over the entire Jil Sander SS11 collection, but one stand-alone item has caused me to break out in jealousy sweats when I saw it hanging on the arms of a lucky few. This lust-worthy item is none other than the bright orange, transparent Market Acetate Bag. Made from leather and vinyl and retailing at about £90, this bag is whispering if not screaming my name. 

Even though £90 may be a little much for what is essentially a colourful shopping bag, on the plus side, I’ll never miss a phone call or email again because I can’t find my phone in my bag. Win! (Or so I keep telling myself).

Sourced : the sartorialist; net-a-porter; fashionsquad; stockholm street style 

Tiers of Joy

With my upcoming trip to Madrid at the forefront of my mind, obviously my first thought is to start planning my holiday wardrobe. As spring in Spain means long, warm days and cool nights combined with the fact that it has the most amazing atmosphere and lifestyle (which I spoke about here) - I find myself perfectly inspired by all the ruffles and headscarves that were roaming the Spring catwalks. Consider my inner gypsy channeled! 

I will also be incorporating bold, spicy hues and long sweeping skirts into my attire, which will take me from exploring Spain’s extraordinary artistic heritage by day to enjoying a selection of tapas before emerging myself in the many different bars and clubs by night. 

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Land of the Rising Sun

Who will ever forget Karl Lagerfeld’s 2007 extravaganza for Fendi when he transformed the Great Wall of China into a giant catwalk. Mr Lagerfeld must have one amazing fortune-teller as just four years on, the orient is back with a contemporary vengeance. For instance, John Galliano’s grandeur of translating the evocative muse, Marie Lani (it must be fate), who posed as a French actress in the 1920s and coaxed the crème de la crème of the Parisian art scene (Matisse and Léger to name but a few) to paint portraits of her and then absconded with some 50 works, has a distinctly oriental feel. All the usual Galliano ingredients were evident in his Spring Summer RTW show, from sheer organza to tulle and embroidery, making another collection absolutely galvanising.

Another designer embracing the east is Haider Ackermann. From the sash of a silk cami to a robe spilling off a bare shoulder in vivid colours of electric blue, emerald, red and yellow, he still managed to embody sophisticated elegance without losing the ambience of pure decadence.

For your own interpretation of this trend, picture yourself in kimono- style dresses, obi belts and paper bag waists combining it with the perfect shade of red-lacquer lips. 

Sources : Squa.re, style.com, hello magazine