Attention seeking Accessories

This season, it is all about expressive accessories.  Anya Hindmarch leads the way, as she has been for some seasons following her recent popart handbag collections. For SS15 highstreet retailers follow suit as New Look and River Island offer a great selection of cheeky accessories to inject some humour and personality into your summer wardrobe.

Top left: Anya Hindmarch Matches Fashion £250, Right River Island Phone Case £10, Hold me bag, River Island £55, Bottom left Anya Hindmarch £895

Party Shoes Wishlist

This season, as you prepare to go to the ball: Don't forget your magical slippers...

Tim Walker Shoots Kate Moss for Vogue.

Happy first of December my lovelies! It is officially party season. I have taken it upon myself to become your holiday fashionable fairy Godmother, after all if you are going to tear up the dance floor, make a move on that guy in the office and look fabulous, you going to need some help.

Today I have decided to write all about shoes.  The reason I have chosen to kick of my holiday fashion guide with shoes, (not that decision needs justifying -who doesn't love shoes) is because, like my mum says, "You can't go wrong with good shoes and good hair". Shoes are so important to making the outfit outstanding, and offer the opportunity to go nuts with glitter, print and colour. 

Save or Splurge, get yourself some stunning shoes and get to strutting show stopping this season:

Spend: 

Treat yourself spend:

Marc by Marc Jacobs £265

Gianvito Rossi Python & PVC Pumps: £619

Giuseppe Zanotti £610

J Crew Glitter finished yellow pumps, £300

Jimmy Choo Metallic Sandals (available in gold too!)

Gianvito Rossi Mirrored leather & PVC pumps (exclusive to net-a-porter) £495

Jimmy Choo Lang texured-lam´e sandals, £495

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Ostri 120 eyelet-embellished suede slingbacks -£695

SOPHIA WEBSTER Nicole feather-trimmed ostrich sandals £495

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, Yvette suede boots, £575

Treat your wallet save:

Left to Right:

High heel court shoe £39.99, Zara

High heel Leather lace up bootie, Zara, 49.99

Leather Court Shoe, Zara £49.99

Patent High Heeled Mules: Zara, £39.99

Dune Ladies Burst Green, £85.00

Brook Pewter, Dune £79.00

Lust Have Accessories

Accessories have the ability to transform an outfit from ordinary to outstanding. Often  an after thought, they are in fact the finishing touch to a masterpiece. No fabulous outfit can truly be complete without some expert accessorising. Embrace accessories to express your personal style, personality or even your mood. On that note, I went to The Cube Company yesterday to take a look at their great accessory designers. Here are 4 names you simply must know and put on your lust list.


1. Kirk Originals.

Handcrafted in France and seen on the famous faces of the 90's, Kirk Originals are known for their geometric shapes and bold statement eye wear. 

The eye wear of icons. Love Love Love it.

Me rocking the Kirks. All Black everything. Red Lips.

Anna looks like a classic

2.  Hemsley London

These bags are so clever and too cool. By anticipating the needs of the modern wearer, Hemsley have sought about incorporating technology into the design, elevating them beyond fashion, to gadget. The  perfect accomplice for a busy city girl.

Open the bag, slot in your i-Pad open the flap at the front and voila, tap away. The smaller bags work for i-Phones.

available at Farfetch

A handbag/lunch box. How cool is this!?



3. HAIK
Scandinavian collective HAIK is the creative brain child of Siv Støldal, Ida Falck Oien & Herald Lunde Helgesen.

This collections theme is all about the 3 R's:  revitalisation, renewal and recycle. And to that, we have these amazing reversible sunglasses for those who can't make up their minds, two looks in one. Modelled by Anna ;)

4. Chapman 

Made in England, this heritage brand has established a name for itself for quality, sturdy, stylish bags that last a lifetime. Sometimes, you just cant beat the classics.

Fall Trend: Happening Hats

Hats really don't get enough props- they protect your hair from the rain, protect your bad hair from the world and protect you from being recognised when you see people you don't want to talk to. Yep, hats are basically the guardians in your fashion closet.

So with that ode to hats compete, take a look at this season's must have: Happening hats.

High Street:

H&M

Has a wide range of reasonably priced stylish hats that can make any outfit outstanding. I myself have brought the one below, and it really is a statement piece that enhances an otherwise simple look.

Wool Hat (as seen on me) H&M £14.99

Fake fur Hat, H&M £24.99 

Bright Blue Wool Hat H&M £24.99

Wool Hat 14.99 H&M

Wool Hat Brown £14.99 H&M

Zara have some great original hats, I love the Game of Thrones reference on the beenie below, the cat ears one is just too cute and the finish on the wide brimmed hat gives it that added quality.

Winter is coming Beenie, £12.99

Cat ear Hat, £9.99

Canvas Wide Brimmed Hat, £19.99

Net-A-Porter

Luxury & Designer, for those who are looking for something fancy Net-A-Porter have a great selection of unique designer hats.

Lanvin Feather hat £895

Eugenia Kim Cat Hat  £295

Eugeina & Kim Feather rimmed hat £295

Maison Michael £495

Stella Mccartney, £180

Lanvin, £495

United Colours of Beneton Campaign

Lets venture to say you are what you wear- since clothes are the first point of visual communication, I would say that its fair to argue that bright colours allude to a brighter attitude on life. Far from their controversial roots UCB have released this bright and lively campaign that has even Brits wishing to expand their colour palette. Well have no fear, I have found some pieces to help you colour clash the right way :

Dolce & Gabbanna 1,665

 Victoria Beackham "The Victoria" £1,995

Reid Krakoff £1,170

Jason Wu £1,235

Versace £900

 

Zara £19.99

Zara £49.99

  Dress yourself happy; video coming soon but in the mean time enjoy all these !

From top left to right :bag, Official Versace ALTUZARRA pants and top. Jaket and pant suit : Clover Canyon via net-a-porter. Dragon Necklace ZARA, Necklace , Zara,

Two tone shoes Zara, Red dress Alexander McQueen,,Necklace Zara, shoes Zara, multi coloured sneakers Zara,

backpack : Net-a-porter.com . Yellow clutch : Zara . Orange Bag Victoria Beckham

Introducing Scaline London: The Future Is Sexy

I had the pleasure of meeting the innovative and inspiring woman behind Scaline London, German /French born, Anne Sophie Koehler in her trendy East London Studio.

I instantly fell in love with this revolutionary label and their knack for effortlessly intertwining modern architectural structure with timeless classic charm.

Scaline London's wearable looks seamlessly slip into your wardrobe whilst spicing up your life.

Featuring corals and  neutrals with leather and cotton, the Scaline Spring /Summer collection is a juxtaposition of feminine favourites that can be used to create edgy ensembles.

So check them out, and support the sexy front runners of tomorrow.

Here is a look I put together featuring their "Betty" cotton Cardigan and this weeks hottest accessories....Boom! You can shop online! Check them out-www.scalinelondon.com

 Love Lois xxx

Eva Mendes : Best Dressed

Sorry it has been a while, but I the procrastinator of all procrastinators finally got the kick up my ass to get some mush needed work done. Im back however with this killer look by Eva Mendes which made me smile. As news hits that Ryan Gosling is taking a break from acting... his significant other is looking mighty fine. Come on all you weeping girls, even celebrities deserve some chill out couple time during this long winter ;)


Here it is Eva Mendes, Dolce and Gabbana. The only thing I would have modified is the boots, black would have been better. But you go on girl...doing the damn thing
x

LFW is Here ! Fashion week essentials

WOO! That time of year when the fabulous are let loose over London to view the best of the new is finally here. Yes that's it I am talking about London Fashion Week, and for those of you fierce enough to be strutting it a Somerset house, I have comprised a London Fashion Week guide to the fashionable wild.






1. HATER BLOCKERS

Maybe you who work in the industry, or maybe you have been front row making appearances like a rock star- either way after parties mean late nights, and you are going to need some sexy shades to cover those fashion week bags. I love these Francois ones from Wolf and Badger- perfectly on trend and stylish. Remember just because you are front row, doesn't mean they have got to know ;)



2. LASTING LIPS



Lips say attitude, I love to opt for a bold lip, but what ever the colour you cant have it colour fading- so get yourself some mac lip primer and some pro long-wear lip colour...



3. CONVERSATION STARTER PIECES



OOH darling, where did you get that? I love your this....blah blah blah - fashion people love to be impressed with original pieces, and its a great way to get the conversation started . Space your statement pieces across the week with different outfits, you don't want to overdo it so pick one or two (complementing) conversation starters ( Love that ETRO printed skirt)  and keep the rest stylishly simple.




THE L A W
.....

The most important thing at fashion week is to stand out- Baring this in mind it is still important that you remain 100% authentically you, as the judgmental fashion crowd accepts no imitations.

Good luck!



Lots of Love,



Lois Aymes Wilson
xxx

THOMAS SABO SS13 Launch Party Pics

 With Sister by Sibling :)