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24.9.12

Lazy Oaf AW12 - Totally Falling for their Skulls & Smileys


Any regular readers will know how much I adore Lazy Oaf and their fun, flirty fashion so, the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection has just arrived in stores and on their website www.lazyoaf.co.uk, here are the main pieces going on my wish list although I have major love for the bandana pieces which will be appearing on my Huffington Post blog soon.

Above: Lazy Oaf Skull Repeat Skater Dress, £65;  Below: Have a Nice Day Knitted Cardigan in Blue, £70;  Bottom: Colour Panel Bomber Jacket, £70



23.9.12

Heart Shaped Straws from SUCK UK


TOO. CUTE.  <3  <3  <3

Heart shaped drinking straws, £5 for a pack of 20 from SUCK UK at www.suck.uk.com

22.9.12

Katie Grand x Hogan 'Gang' Collection - I *Heart* Hi-Tops


Katie Grand is AWESOME. Editor of LOVE magazine, super stylist, Central St. Martins grad and fellow North London resident. Do I want to be in her gang? HELL YEAH. And, after working with her for years now, the smarty pants over at Hogan - sister label to the Italian leather brand Tod's (you know, the loafer people) - obviously realise I'm not the only one.  In a very smart move that brings them some serious street cred, Hogan have just revealed the Katie Grand x Hogan 'Gang' accessories collection which drops in January. 

The youthful, Harajuku style collection includes some fun bags, ballet flats and great sunglasses but - obviously - my favs are these amazing hi top trainers and wedge sneakers.  The heart detail on the heels is straight off the Nike 2002 Valentine's Series Air Force 1s but, whatever, it's super cute and I absolutely LOVE it.

10.9.12

adidas Originals Honey Zip kicks


It's no secret I love my adidas, especially hi-tops, but usually I go for men's styles as they seem to be more fashion forward (and my size 7.5's seem easier to find). These new women's Honey Zip shoes are great though - the white are particularly cool - and make a great change from standard Converse boots or plimsolls.

adidas Originals Honey Zip trainers, £72 from www.adidas.com

9.9.12

Kenzo x Vans III - Preview the third instalment of this great collaboration


I've written previously about the fantastic collaborations between Kenzo and Van's, so wanted to give you a little update on this, the third instalment of the design partnership.

A range of AW12 Kenzo prints featuring marble and grape designs, appear on the Vans' Authentic style as well as, for the first time, their classic slip on shoe. 

The dark grape Authetics are the standouts for me, as well as these leopard-feel 80s style royal blue and monochrome shoes pictured below which look like they should have been worn by Ferris Bueller. Very cool.

On sale soon from www.kenzo.com and selected stores including Selfridges, Liberty and Opening Ceremony.





8.9.12

Martine Rose x CAT Footwear Alex Boots


Adore these juicy looking, shearling lined Martine Rose x CAT Footwear boots! I remember seeing the pics months ago but they're finally going to be available to buy from ASOS this month, priced £109.99.   


2.9.12

Russell & Bromley Embellished Black Leather Wrist Cuff


People seem to think fashion and beauty bloggers are constantly showered with gifts and freebies by brands and - whilst this may be true for some of the blogging big guns - this really isn't the norm. So, when you do get a special treat arrive either in the mail or in a goody bag after an event, it's always a lovely surprise (well, most of the time - I still need to find a home for the acne treatment I was given once...).

I was recently given this stunning Russell & Bromley embellished leather cuff - although not actually by the brand themselves - in a goody bag and absolutely adore it. Leather, studs, beading, bling - what's not to love?!  So me and such a great gift. It seems their website is under wraps until later this season so if you want to catch this cuff in person, try Russell & Bromley stores or check back soon at www.russellandbromley.co.uk

1.9.12

Orangey Goodness - Neroli Scented Beauty Favs



Earlier this week I read a post by blogging maven LibertyLondonGirl about the fabulous orange blossom scented Naked shower gel which got me thinking about all the delicious neroli-scented beauty products I use.  It's a tricky scent to get right and good ones are few and far between so I thought I'd share some of my favourites with you for any fellow neroli fans out there.

Pictured above: John Masters Organics Blood Orange & Vanilla body wash - a sugary sweet shower gel that has a light orange sherbet style scent which is delicate but still lingers. I adore this and can never resist these mini bottles (despite the fact they are a real pain to get anything out of) at the till in Whole Foods which I pick up along with the Citrus & Neroli Detangler which not only smells divine but is incredibly moisturising despite its fairly lightweight feel when you bang it out of the little bottle. 

The L'Occitane Neroli perfume is sadly discontinued - I'm still making my way through a stockpile I brought back from Paris from a store that was selling their remaining bottles off. It's the most intoxicating, richly exotic fragrance that never fails to solicit compliments, often from complete strangers. I adore this and am beyond gutted that it's gone forever.


Pictured here: Ojon Dry Recovery Hydrating Shampoo and the matching Conditioner - incredible, sexy neroli scent that stays in your hair overnight as well as being some of the best hair products for my dye-nuked hair I've ever found. These both come in those giant bottles too which I tend to get from John Lewis or QVC as they last for ages and work out much better value. Lastly, Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins - one of my go-to moisturisers which has a remarkably peppy citrus scent much zingier than you'd expect from a night cream. 

For more information, stockists or to buy online, see:

John Masters Organic: www.johnmasters.co.uk