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...

D

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

C is for Cherish

Good Evening,

Sorry this is quite a late post but we had a power cut...This lead to a hugely amusing conversation about what super powers my Dad and I would have if we could. I naturally chose strength in a cool Buffy The Vampire Slayer kind of way, my Dad chose teleporting - the rest of the evening was spent with him making a weird teleporting noise followed by us trying to guess the end of XMen which is what we had been watching before the power went off. We have both seen it many a time, but I still guessed "doesnt she come back as a robot" and my Dad said "isnt she a pheonix or something" - both incorrect. Obviously we have no clue what is happening. For those of you that know us, well, thats not too strange.

The big news for today - at 48 Whitney Houston has died. So very sad. I have been listening to 'One Moment In Time' on repeat for hours. She wont have anymore moments. Remember that life is short. You come with nothing, you die with nothing, so just love everyone in between. R.I.P Whitney, you were a great talent who just had too much money, too many bad people in your life and not enough support.

Anyway, I will continue what I have started and bring you...

C

Betsey Johnson Carrin Wedge
Booties with Buckle

Fashion Trend: Chunky footwear - that's right ladies you can pretty much wear wooden blocks on your feet (i've actually seen a few pieces not far off this) and know you're fancy. The daintier the dress, the bigger the shoes. No more 'boy has to be taller than the girl' thing - we want to know if it's raining first. Naturally Topshop is a great place to go to pick up a pair of reasonably priced clunkers, but if you are feeling a little more generous then look at Betsey Johnson who has a couple of really great pairs. Some are a little out-there but i'm rather obsessed with the ones in the picture - and at £150 think they are pretty reasonable. Also - will last through a good few seasons. I think you should buy them...and then lend them to me. You are a size 5 right?

Bottega Veneta Silver Shell
Cuff - Net-A-Porter

(http://www.betseyjohnson.com/family/index.jsp?view=all&categoryId=4304700)
Fashion Item: Cuffs - not what they used to be heh? To me cuffs bring up images of scary bikers and people I generally don't think I should be getting involved with. But now, I would don a helmet and call myself Scary Mama if it meant I could get my hands on this. It is a little 'spensy at £2,180...well ok, it's more like 3 months wages, but isn't she the most beautiful thing ever?!! AND...it has shells on it - ummm can someone say 'Aquatics' post three days ago? Buy her, wear her and then use her as a fancy cup holder until shells come back in. Don't say I never help you out... (http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/176468)

Store or Label: Chloe - i'm afraid there really wasnt any other choice for me here. I dont have goals like normal people; I plan in objects. People say 'I want a good job', which is obviously true for me, but I want a good job so I can buy pretty things! My list/goals is/are things such as: Chloe bag, Missoni dress, Burberry trench, Louboutin power heels....you know, the essentials! So as I have wanted a Chloe for as long as I can remember, they have to be my label for the letter C. Go onto Net-A-Porter, look at all the Chloe day bags in tan and realise that like me, you also will dream of saying 'I Do' to Chloe and not to Steve.

Celebrity or Designer: Clemence Poesy. Everyone's new 'it' girl. She is the French 'girl next door'. Unbelievably beautiful, hugely talented and in demand by about every person on the universe at the moment. She has been in a run of incredibly successful films and television programs, starring as Fleur Delacour in a number of the Harry Potter films, Chuck's French girlfriend in Gossip Girl and now a lead in the new TV drama Birdsong. Is there nothing this girl can't do? Apparently not, because besides for making the mega bucks, she is constantly highlighted for her dress sense - classic French beauty. Besides acting, she also sings and quelle surprise is a model. She rocks classic, clean lines, likes muted colours - mainly in black or slate - and is ALWAYS seen in the front row. Whether she is in jeans or a Chanel couture piece, you will be willing to give Gossip Girl any piece of gossip (whether true or not) you have to get close to this beauty.

So grab your chunky heels, pull on a cuff, pick up your clutch and go dance with somebody - it's what Whitney would have wanted.
Becky xx