The It List: Novelty Bags, Beauty Advent Calendars, Jasmine Tookes & Paul Andrew.

Hello my lovely's and welcome to a long overdue issue of The It List. For all those who are new to my blog, the It list is a list of things that I have come across in the week which I simply must share.

1. Novelty bags

As mentioned my earlier lust have accessories post, accessories offer the perfect opportunity to express your mood, personality and personal style. Basically they are awesome 0 responsibility elements to your outfit. Have fun with them! Down with the basic clutch & up with the novelty bags. If your accessories are doing the talking, make sure they are saying something interesting.

from left to right. Top Row: Christopher Raeburn Mutt Clutch, £295, Saint Laurent Sequin Gun Bag £795, Charlotte Olympia I'm a Fan! Clutch, 795, Moschino Happy Leather Cross Body Bag £678
Row 2
 Anya Hind March Smiley Clutch £650, Sarah's Bag Clutch Me Road Trip(California) £420,  Christopher Raeburn Polar Bear Bag in Blue Suede £330, Anya Hindmarch Frosties Bag £1350,
Row 3
 FENDI Bagettte £1270, Les Petits Joueurs Andy Rainbow Love Clutch, Saint Laurent Gun Bag Metallic £710, Marc by Marc Jacobs Luna Tarp Fergus Print Clutch £175

2. Beauty Advent Calendars

I love advent calendars, a Christmas before Christmas, what's not to love. And whilst I also love chocolate, lets face it by day 15 of the traditional Advent Calendar Christmas countdown, all those additional choccies start have a negative effect on either the T-zone & the old waist line. Que an advent calandar that actually makes you more beautiful closer to Christmas- genius. A great gifting idea, and a guilt free treat to self. 

Benefit Beauty Advent Calandar, £60

Body Shop Beauty Advent Calendar, £50

Joe Malone Beauty Advent Calendar £250

No7, £35

L'Occitane, £45

Jasmine Tookes.

The stunning American Model is a modern supermodel if there ever was one. She has graced the runways of Marc Jacobs, Victoria Secret, Versace, Balenciaga and is the face of UGG. I am in love with her face. I just wanted to share :)

Paul Andrew.

Of course the winner of the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Award would have to feature. Here are my pick of his super sleek, bold, flattering shoes.

PAUL ANDREW

 Beauford suede ankle boots 

£625

PAUL ANDREW

Taos fringed suede ankle boots (208343)

£745

Avenue 32

Paul Andrew 

Citron Python Kimura Heels 

£745

The It List : Pigeons & Peacocks, Glitter & Metalics, Donna Karan, FlyArt Productions & Jennifer Lawrence

Welcome my lovely's to another edition of The It List, a compilation of all the things I have seen this week that deserve a shout out.

1. Pigeons & Peacocks, issue 7

London College of Fashion's baby Pigeons and Peacocks magazine launched in 2008 and has been out doing itself ever since. A proud London College of Fashion alumni myself, this week I settled down to read the latest addition to the Pigeons and Peacocks archive. What I saw blew me away. Page after page of stunning editorials and thought provoking articles. I particularly liked the article The (Role) Model on Shaun Ross, an African American albino male model who was featured in Beyonce's Pretty hurts video & is also taking the fashion world by storm.  Undeniably stunning Shaun and other models like him such as Diandra Forresst are the new wave of models, thoughtfully challenging the beauty status quo. A great Article, a must read.

The (Role) Model. Words: Saskia Barlow, Photo Ella Louise Sullivan

Shaun Ross ft interview

Come Un-Done, Photography Neil Bedford. Stylist Chloe Howell-Jackson. Model Julia at IMG

East End Empress (Mongolian style comes to the streets of London). Photograph by Tussunee Roadjanaruntong. Stylist Megan Concessio. Model Gana, Profile Model Management

 Sugar Rush, photography and Styling by Ella Louise Sullivan

2. Glitter & Metallics

Not all that glitters is gold, no sometimes it is Givency. This season glittering metallics are all in, so pack your shades and get to shimmering. Glittery pieces are a great way to inject some excitement and glamour into your outfit. So reflect some light like the diamond you are and stand out.

Net-a-Porter have some beautiful glitter skirts by Alice + Olivia, Lela Rose & Malene Birger.

You can buy these designer skirts via Net-A-Porter

However, if your budget is a little more modest, Check out this great H&M version for £24.99

Play with texture, these spangled skirts would go beautifully with a simple polo neck,  cashmere sweater or simple linen T-shirt.

3. Donna Karan

I saw this and I just wanted it. End of story, wholly indulgent but none the less top of my wish list. A beautifully made, high drama piece by Donna Karan. It can be worn in a number of different ways and is certainly a head turner.

Dona Karan via Net-a-Porter

4. Fly Art Productions.

Www.flyartproductions.tumblr.com

A brilliant Tumblr account which juxtaposes pop culture slogans over 16th Century Art. The result is just genius and unexpectedly thought provoking.

4. Jennifer Lawrence.

I just can't get enough. Not only was she in Vanity Fair this week, but she also looked classically beautiful this week at her premier.