Studded Sandals

I (and just about every second person in the fashion blog world) have been lusting over the Balmain Studded Sandals for a while now. Also on my wish list were the Burberry Knight Crossover Sandals.

Burberry

Balmain

But today, I popped in to Novo shoes and found the Genevas. Probably a bit more Burberry than Balmain, but I really think they are worth the purchase. Only $69.95 too. A fair price to pay for a 'trend shoe' I think. Plus I do like that they aren't identical copies... clearly there is inspiration, but it's not a direct knock off.

Zuhair Murad Haute Couture FW 09/10

Ah Zuhair Murad. He became established in 1995 and in my opinion he keeps growing every year and will easily one day be known as an icon. His latest collection is beautiful. Think snow princesses visiting desert princesses at an annual convention.

Now the next two are also stunning, yet I definitely have a Dolce & Gabbana FW 07 vibe from them.

The Dolce & Gabbana below

While yes, there are some vibes from others collections (Eli Saab, Gaultier, D&G) but honestly, for a designer who still isn't widely known yet, I'm still impressed. He takes the influences of designers he probably can't help to admire and still puts his own aesthetic spin on them. His fabrics are beautiful and silhouettes are utterly flattering.

I can't wait to see him evolve further and always look forward to a new collection.

Hussein Chalayan Fall 2007

This image is called Heel and is by photographer Albert Watson, taken in 2000. I think I found it a few years ago and it's been saved on my hard drive ever since. I love the super shiny legging and high heel. Infact I just love the image.

Now I came across a 2007 collection by Hussein Chalayan. It incorporates the high shine and high heel beautifully into the collection. I wonder if there was any inspiration from the Albert Watson photo?

Love the structure on these dresses. I'd probably wear the last pic the most.

Moschino Cheap & Chic RTW ss09

I've never paid much attention to M C&C before, but these fabrics really caught my eye. They reminded me of the childhood activity of 'marbling' whereby you would drip some food dyes into a tray of water and then put a piece of paper on top for a very pretty effect.

The colours and pattern works so well on the silks. I love the deconstructed feel too.

My First Asos Order

I made my first order at www.asos.com last night. Purchased 4 items coming to a total of 17 pounds. Absolutely bargain. There were still a few more items I had my eye on, but I might have to hold off for now. Here's hoping to a smooth transaction and that the jacket fits!

Alice for Mimco

Alice Burdeu looking lovely in the latest Mimco campaign. See the rest here - http://www.mimco.com.au/Collection.aspx

Chic and Sheath

Some designer dresses to get you through the weekend.

Viktor & Rolf

Proenza Schouler



Mary Katrantzou

Giambattista Valli

Pics taken from my new favourite website to browse Luisaviaroma... No doubt more posts with clothes from there coming soon.

For $800 One Could Buy...

1 YSL YMail Bi-Fold Wallet

1 Tiffany & Co Interlocking Circles Bangle

1 Louis Vuitton Damier Agenda

2.6 GHDs

3.7 Hermes Twillys

40 OPI Polishes

53 Boxes of Original Krispy Kremes

473 Songs on iTunes

Now all I need is $800 so I can decide which option is best!

Dsquared SS09 - Double Denim

This show was a few months back, but I only just caught it on FTV last night. I adore the Dsquared boys and to me they can do no wrong. However when I saw the double denim come striding out I was a bit concerned. But then it started to grow on me.

Ok well maybe not this three piece suit of denim.

And I just threw this one in for good measure -This look is so my style.

Once again, not double denim, but an example of what one can wear with a denim jacket.

Well hello again three piece suit.

And finally, in my opinion a wearable take on double denim. I think this primarily works because of the accessories, followed by the tailoring of each piece.

So any takers for DD this season?

Polyvore

My style is pretty sporadic. On the one hand I love my pretty skirts, heels and light colours. But on other days I crave dark jeans, boots and leather. I'm a gemini in every single aspect of life!

Since it's winter I'm feeling set number 2 more than one at the moment. And I'm pretty sure I need the Vince Camuto boot. Right now.

Autumn Weather by widget featuring Fendi shoes

Black Biker by widget featuring Gucci bags

Sasha and Steven

Good things happen when Sasha P and Steven Miesel get together. Sasha is one of my favourite models and although I don't love Prada, I do love these ads.

Am I the only one who thinks Beyonce's "Sasha Fierce" has anything to do with the ad below? After all, there is a Sasha in the ad who is looking remarkably fierce.

I'm liking the tote bag. Simple design and colours.
The two below are more recent.

Click to enlarge... it's worth it.