Monday 13 February 2012

If you go down to the woods today be sure to watch out for Nicki Minaj

Good Afternoon.

Lets be honest, last night was a whirlwind of activity for the fashion scene. In England, the Baftas, in America the Grammy Awards. Seriously, what's a girl to do? The Baftas was just swimming with eco-friendly outfits. It's enough to warm a girl's incense stick. Correct me if i'm wrong but the cutest couple on the red carpet last night were Mr and Mrs Colin Firth; both in eco friendly suits. Stop being so cute. Livia Firth was wearing a tuxedo made from ethical and sustainable wool and silk, which was designed for her by Paul Smith. She looks astonishing in it. Perhaps, in a strange way, one of the most feminine pieces at the awards. Michelle Williams also gave a nod to the eco, by wearing an eco-friendly (designed by H&M) dress. Im not going to lie, it wasnt much to look at but that girl could wear a bin liner and turn heads...and this was certainly no bin liner. She also carried an Arthur Miller book handbag round which I have become obsessed with. Who wants to help me hollow out "Lady Chatterley's Lover" so I can keep my Blackberry in it?

The Grammy's - well what can I say? Rihanna thank you for not wearing a dead baby bird and calling it a skirt. Her dress was a little low cut for me (and a little high cut if you look at the legs!) but was a definite classier look for her. Im excited for her to realise that classy is the way forward and then maybe change her hair... I think her new capsule collection for Giorgio Armani is something to keep an eye on. I was pretty disturbed by a lot of the clothing - Nicki Minaj im looking directly at you. Little Red Riding Hood should be a crap Halloween costume or a creepy bedroom fantasy - let's leave it that way. Kelly Rowland looked stunning in Alberta Ferretti and Gwyneth Paltrow stole the night in a classic LBD with a twist, thanks to Stella McCartney. I was actually quite taken with what Paris Hilton was wearing - a floor length, with slight train, white and silver cap sleeve gown belted at the waist with a skinny silver belt. All in all a lot to take in across the globe last night and thankfully that included a good many tributes to Whitney. Jennifer Hudson brought the house down with a tear jerking performance of I Will Always Love You which was perfectly finished with the words 'Whitney we will always love you'.

But, as they say, the show must go on...

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incredible
Diamond Tassel Harry Winston
Fashion Trend: Diamonds. Yes, that's right, the day before Valentine's I am telling you diamonds are in baby. Well actually fancy and glamour are in. Kate Middleton isn't the only pretty princess on the block and they are causing a stir. We are dropping the destructed look, the short skirts, the S&M leather and we are dripping in diamonds, tweed and ballerina flats. Louis Vuitton, Nina Ricci and Valentino sent their models down the runway drooping under the weight of their own tiaras and shallow breathing through their chokers. Remember girls, if it isn't Harry's it aint worth nothing. Oh go on then, ill just have the one. (http://www.harrywinston.com/landingincredible/incredibles-1/behold-the-incredibles/necklaces-1/diamond-tassel)
Double Arrow Studs
Topshop

Fashion Item: Double Arrow Studs - £5 - Topshop. I HAVE TO OWN THESE!! They are the most perfect thing to have for tomorrow - a little cupids arrow! See not everything fabulous is out of our budget! Buy them and point them towards your loved one...or of course stab them in your voodoo doll, whatever you feel like doing tomorrow. (http://www.topshop.com/)

Store or Label: Desigual. They are quickly becoming a global presence teaming up with the unlikeliest partners. Their Cirque du Soleil collection for instance is rather cute and unusual to say the least - lots of circus colours and doll faces. The label is very colourful, very fun and pretty young - unfortunately the prices do not reflect this with most sweaters being at least £100, dresses just under etc. They don't necessarily follow fashion too closely though so any piece you buy you will be able to wear again and again. They just pitched up in the Mall of America as well, so those of you from MN will understand they are a talent to watch out for.

Celebrity or Designer: Deadmau5. I couldn't not point this out. He brought a whole new meaning to keep your enemies close - he literally wore the competition's phone number on his t-shirt to the Grammy's last night. I. Love. Him. His shirt read "(626) 319-1039 u mad bro?". Hilarious. Before you get excited, Skrillex whose number it is, has "retired" this phone now. I'm thinking it would make dating a lot easier though right. You're single you write your number on your clothes, you're taken you write your boyfriend's? Maybe not....

Go, enjoy your Monday and either pick up some lingerie...or P.S. I Love You... ready for tomorrow.
Becky xx

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