Aesop facial cleanser, Aesop B&T Toner, Aesop resurrection hand balm, Diptyque DoSon eau de parfum I’m not usually the first to rush to the beauty counter, but I couldn’t resist dropping by Aesop and Mecca on the way home. Initially, I’d just planned on replenishing my dwindling skincare supply, yet after a good 45 minutes trawling through the shelves in Mecca, I ended up with a new perfume and several (much-needed) hair products. I’ve previously posted about my experience using Grown Alchemist, yet after months of use, have ascertained that the cleanser is not strong enough for my skin, and…
Leroy Nguyen ‘Blue Rose’ Spring/Summer 2014/15 Sports luxe undertones accompanied vivid floral prints, directional inserts, and uneven hemlines at the runway show of Leroy Nguyen’s ‘Blue Rose’ S/S 14 collection. Crocodile prints were a running theme, reincarnated through subtle embossing and a strikingly bold oceanic print. Underlying references to the deep blue, and a brilliant rose floral were prominent throughout; an emphasis on clean lines, exclusive prints, with punchy pops of colour undercutting a stark white palette. Photography by Prue Ibbotson
Tibi peplum top, Karen Walker skirt, Seed Heritage ocelot loafers, Cuyana leather tote bag (similar here), MBMJ katie bracelet Who am I kidding, really? The days of sleeveless tops and bare legs sans socks (or tights for that matter), are well and truly numbered, as the thermostat has dropped just a little bit more than I’m comfortable with. As most long weekends dictate, there’s a fair amount of ‘down time’ associated with them – which as a general habit, I can’t help but connect the dots to beach getaways where the damp sand crunches beneath your feet and the air…
Celine trio in lavender By no means the obvious choice, yet with my current disposition to all things blue, not entirely unexpected either. Sometimes, there’s no fun in just ‘playing it safe’, which is where the frivolities of an impulse purchase come in to play. Not quite lavender, it seems best described as a brilliant cornflower blue; the perfect accompaniment to the blue shaded takeover my wardrobe is experiencing. Anticipating a bit of blue on blue on blue on blue? Yes please.
It isn’t Fashion Week without scores of statement shoes, a fuzzy sweater, or some gold rimmed sunglasses. For me, it’s all about the shoes. And with any Fashion Week, it’s always the higher the better. But for those not that way inclined, there’s never any shortage of cheeky printed clutches, tone on tone, or the simplicity of a well cut blazer paired just so.
