Marks & Spencer Womenswear Collection Spring Summer 14

Last week I was invited to the preview of the Marks and Spencer Spring Sumer 2014 Collection.  The SS14 Womenswear collection  explores both a bold and muted colour palette with vivid prints. The styling is quite sleek with clean lines and minimal designs. 

I know I don't usually share that much fashion on here, but I thought the collection was so lovely that I wanted to share some of my favourite pieces below and get you excited for some of what you can expect to see next year. The collection consisted of five areas (see below) and should be available from February/March 2014 both online and at select M&S stores.

White Out

Simplistic, clean and effortless with sleek sports detailing; White out is a chic contraction of linear and fluid draping, reaffirming white as a bold new colour direction for summer spring.

Pride comes before the flu! Cough, Sniff, Croak

Hey lovelies

I am so so sorry about going awol last week, but I have a good reason…. I have been ill and still am. You see, first up I got a stomach bug and now I have the flu! sob, sniff and cough! I tried pushing through it for a couple of days and that only made it worse – which is why I am now under strict bed and rest orders…..

The reason for the title is that only a couple of weeks ago I was happily boasting that I had missed out on the whole flu bug this winter and then what happens – I get it!!! Seriously pride comes before the flu…..

Positives from not feeling too great are

1) I get to lounge around in my favouritest (yes I know its not a word but my head is fuzzy so I think I'm allowed) Gap jumper that is like 5 years old and watch TV all day, without feeling guilty and thinking “hmmm, I should really be doing something more productive shouldn’t I?”
2) I sound like a bullfrog on crack when I speak – but Mr Lotions & Potions has convinced me that my voice actually sounds quite sexy – so I’m attempting to use my new found husky voice to convince him that ice cream would actually be quite beneficial right now
3) Everyone is being so sympathetic and making a fuss…yay!!

On a completely different topic – do you remember my styling post a little while ago? Check it out here meet me the stylist Well an online magazine has only gone and featured it! and one of the images is on the front cover! I feel so chuffed!!!! Check it out at remedymag and see pages 42-47 under the title Cirque de Minuit, also check out pages 48-49, it’s a feature on Mr Lotions & Potions himself and his photography….I feel so proud.

I promise to write again as soon as I feel much better.

Xoxo

#26 La Geneve North Fashion Event

Yay everything finally seems to be working again in my blogging world – there are no more blue screens or word fiascos…phew!

So to finish off with my event posts for the week – last Thursday I attended the LGN fashion event at the exclusive Valmont Club in Chelsea. LGN stands for La Geneve North - an events company that specialises in organising fashion events for discerning clients. It’s run by the fabulous and inspirational Yolande Letshou who has an extensive background in fashion buying and journalism (I’m hoping to pin her down for an interview soon)…

The event itself was an evening to showcase collections of emerging and independent designers to an audience of buyers, press, public (fashion enthusiasts) and other fashion professionals.

There were four designers at the event and they all had some fantastic pieces:

First up was Petra Taoujni – whose collection consisted of digital print with exaggerated shapes such as big shoulders and collars. Check out the images below (sorry about the poor quality btw) you can also view more of her work at www.iqons.com/Petra%20Taoujni

Second up was Hannah Marie Hutchison – her evening wear collection has a Grecian theme running through the designs, so they can be draped to compliment and flatter the female form. Check out the images below and if you would like to view more of her work her website www.hmhcouture.com/ will be coming soon.

Next up was Monica Paracha - who creates fusion outfits and accessories that are steeped in eastern tradition but also infused with western trends. Check out the images below and to view more of her work, see her website http://www.monicacouture.com/ .

The final designer was Tanielle Lobo – and she also happened to be my favourite. I fell in love with her handbags and clutches which boated exquisite hand carved wooden handles of patterns combining art nouveau and Indian motifs. Her clothes and prints are bold, colourful and infused with embellishment and Indian craftsmanship. The fabrics are all hand-woven tweeds and silks from India. Check out the images below and to view more of her work, see her website http://www.taniellelobo.com/

#10 Buy My Wardrobe? I'm so there!

Somewhere in the heart of London, away from the crowd and bustle that is the high street comes the fabulous designer fashion recycling event! Yes Ladies, I’m talking about Buy My Wardrobe!! The brainchild of fashion designer Kal Kaur Rai, it’s the event that brings together 20 carefully selected Wardrobe Mistresses who sell the contents of their amazing designer wardrobes to discerning members of the public. With wardrobes from 20 different girls there will be a huge range and style to suit all tastes and budgets. As well as vintage, couture, boutique brands and up and coming designers from around the world, expect to find a treasure trove of cut price fashion royalty from Chloe and Marc Jacobs to Yves Saint Laurent and Gucci. And not to put a downer on your spirits but with the current economic climate this event allows you to tap into your inner recessionista as you get to buy fantastic designer gems but at a hugely discounted price

To give you guys a bit more insider info this event which is happening on 25th July at Adam Street Members Club, is the 5th Buy My Wardrobe event (so they are definitely doing something right) – I personally have attended and been involved with the last three events and to say there is a buzz is an understatement. There are usually queues of girls waiting for the doors to open with the excitement that something great is in store for them and once the doors are open all you can see are girls with determined glints in their eyes as they charge in to find that gem!! Combined with champagne, personal styling as well as beauty treatments it really is such a fantastic fun shopping experience.

For the upcoming event the wardrobe mistresses will include the CEO of Gucci, fashion editors and stylists. Top celebrity stylist, Zoe Lem will also be offering personal styling sessions for £25 and beauticians from the Powder Lounge will offer eyelash extensions, threading, massage and manicures. There will also be a Revamp room in which fashion designers will advise and give sewing-machine demonstrations on how to adapt your current garments into next season’s hot looks. Vip tickets cost £20 and standard tickets are £5 see the website for more details http://www.buymywardrobe.com/


Sounds great doesn’t it? Hope to see you all there

Xoxo