#OOTD Sunday Showers

Yesterday was rainy, wet, cold and gross, but I was determined to brave it anyway- but not alone. I sought comfort from my wardrobe, and it answered. For my hair, which I was not in the mood to fuss with, I wore this wide brimmed wool hat ( I am telling you they are a Godsend for bad hair days). The hat also worked in lieu of an umbrella- so all around win win.

For the jacket I chose my oversized grey woollen jacket with large lapels for a cool, laid back yet tailored look. Next a fluffy black jumper and black skinnys, finished off with aubergine ankle boots with a cool cow hair effect. I love them. They are from Clarks too so they are all day walk around comfy. Accessories, kept simple with silver earring and chain & necklace from Accessorize.

The best things to invest in this winter, are a few decent statement coats, and a few statement hats. Once you have these, you can smugly hide under your fashionable shield, get dressed quickly and just look ace.

Hat H&M, £14.99
Coat, Zara £29.99
Jumper, H&M £14.99
Jeans Dorothy Perkins, £19.99
Shoes Clarks- Aprox £49.99

Long Live MYLA:15 Years Of Intuitive Design Innovation

For the past 15 years MYLA has earned its place in the fashion industry &  the hearts of women around the world for truly understanding and expertly complimenting the essence and desires of the modern woman.

Intimate by nature, it is fundamental that lingerie is designed intuitively, MYLA's unique understanding of the new woman is what sets their designs apart. Discreet yet daring, vivacious whilst varied, confident yet chic- MYLA lingere goes beyond the surface function, to become the perfect accomplice for a multi dimensional woman's varied lifestyle and personality.

The insight into what women want is as natural to Myla as their luxury silks and stems from the brands conception. MYLA is the vision of two talented innovative women who understood the versatile needs of the today's woman and sought to create a brand that would compliment her every move.

Sometimes hidden, always there, beautiful lingerie gives that confidence from within & silent confidence is the most astounding. 

 AW 14 collection:

Make your back worth seeing your front, Estefania

Estefania

Subtle back detail is quietly and confidently sexy. Form fitting soft velvet is complimented with bell cuffs made of fine tulle for a modern daring take on a classic darling look.

Bold is You

Isabella

Great for all skin tones from pale to dark, purple and carbon green so subtly yet extraordinarily compliments each other for a sensual look that is to die for. MYLA plays with texture using soft silk and intricate lace the result is that this unique piece will make your skin shimmer. 

Flirty And Thriving, Isabella

Isabella

A must have! Floaty, fun and fresh, nothing brightens the day more than waking up in this optimistic number. Great for sexy Sunday mornings. See the full range below.

After 15 impressive years, the brand shows no signs of slowing down. Happy 15th Anniversary MYLA, and on behalf of women worldwide, please have many more years.

Myla is available online at MYLA.com and at the following locations

UK

CANARY WHARF - LONDON

Cabot Place West
E14
United Kingdom

 

HARRODS - LONDON

Knightsbridge
SW1
United Kingdom

 

SELFRIDGES - LONDON

400 Oxford Street
W1
United Kingdom

IRELAND

MYLA AT BROWN THOMAS

88-95 Grafton St
Dublin
Ireland

FRANCE

PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN

64 Boulevard Haussmann
Paris 75009
France

 

PRINTEMPS STRASBOURG

1-5 Rue de la Montée
Strasbourg 67000
France

 

PRINTEMPS LILLE

39 Rue Nationale
Lille 59000
France

Throw Back Thursday Pin Up Girl Reinvented

Every once in a while it is good to just kick back and relax, but that doesn't mean you have to look shabby darling. If there is one thing the women of the 50s knew, it was how to lounge glamourously. Effortlessly feminine and consistently chic, 50s women even knew how to make hair rollers made out of Coke cans sexy so I thought I would channel their efforts for a laid back Thursday.

Soft feminine fabrics combined with killer heels & statement lips are the typical traits that personify the era, so I made sure to include them today.

Form this era: Punky earrings to add an irreverent edge whilst fluffy jumper is soft, feminine and chilled.

From 50's :  classic 50s style hair tie, skinny jeans and stilettos

Sometimes you just want your clothes to give you a cuddle and your hair to give no hassle. Today was one of those days. Practical & comfortable... who said you can't have it all?

Earring bar, Accessorize, £6

Head Tie: H&M, £5.99

Jumper, H&M, £14.99

Jeans, Hollister 

Shoes, Miss Selfridge, on sale for £15

Life by Lois

Chanel Launches the new No 5 fashion film ft Gisele.

I am usually not a fan of fragrance advertisements, chiefly because they generally tend to make no sense. Whist this new Chanel film contains all the tell tell signs of a fragrance film (woman running somewhere looking for something) it also achieved far superior levels over typical perfume promos.

Perhaps that is because Chanel is experienced with this sort of thing. From Monroe to Nicole Kidman, over the years acclaimed directors have collaborated with our  it girls and icons.  2014 sees the addition of the beautiful Gisele. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the fashion film is truly a beautiful work of art. I think it is because Gisele has such a genuine life and energy about her that transpires so well through the lense thanks to Baz Luhrmann. I genuinely enjoyed it. So well done all.

 

Stay tuned for Launch Dinner Fashion tomorrow. The good the bad and the oh no girl why.

Love,

Life By Lois

H&M Alexander Wang- what to expect

The time is almost here, in less than a month the news which no doubt had many fashion students drooling in anticipation will come to fruition. 

 For those who don't know, Alexander Wang will be doing a collaborative collection for H&M and I will be one of the first in line.

Alexander Wang & H&M have been steadily leaking pictures for the past few months. And has fashionistas worldwide pricing together clues on what to expect. 

So far word on the street is:

1. The collection has a heavy sports theme- Not that people will actually be wearing it to the gym, Rhianna was first spotted in a leak from the collection out and about in NYC. 

2. The colour pallette will be grey and black & white ( ie no colour) Great for all those in staunch belief that " black is the new black" 

3. It will feature a lot of branding- wang this and wang that. To be expected, branding is back. Forget subtle, the days of Nike ticks cut into fades are nearly upon us. Fine by me, I don't know about you, but once I get my hands on it, I will be all to grateful to be relieved of the duty of informing everyone that I am infact wearing Wang. 

4. The collection will be exclusive new designs. No knock offs all shiny new

5.The collection launches on November the 6th. 

In the mean time, enjoy the sneak peaks ft Joan Smalls & Rachel Zimmerman.

See you on the 6th.

X

Lifebylois 

Alexander McQueen AW 2014

Weave cornrows never looked so sexy. Alexander McQueen challenges the pretty status quo once again with a beauty look I am pretty sure wont  be taking off any time soon. If, however, by some miracle it does, millions of weave wearers every where will have a weight off their shoulders...  4 bundles of Brazilian body wave to be precise.... See the collection below.

My friend Ana forwarded a quote to me which I think sums up this collection:

London Fashion week final show, Simon Gao

As the fashionably fabulous disperse, returning to their stations to live anonymously until the next fashion week, I was grateful to catch the last show of what has been a great week. Although initially critical of the collections earlier in the week Simon Gao certainly ended fashion week with a bang. And of course he would. Arguably China's hottest designer right now, Simon Gao surely enriched London with his beautiful Fall winter 2014 collection.

       

Gao benefits from a wealth of cultural experience. Traditionally Asian silohettes were reinvented with am minimalist European touch. The attention to detail and quality of each piece was evident, as the expertly crafted fabrics glided down the runway.

What I loved about this ready to wear collection was that it was just that, so wearable. Wearable art, the collection was full of statement pieces that on their own would transform any wardrobe. Although working from a muted palette of black, grey, white and khaki, the collection was anything but understated.

Whist waiting for the show to start, I i-spied a few of China's elite, such as the Editor-in-Chief of Elle China as well as some home grown favourites... Tinie Tempah was there, looking impeccably smart as always, along with super couple Rochelle Wiseman and JLS's Marvin Humes- taking a page out of the Beckhams book, in complimenting outfits. Cute.

Video coming soon x

The BAFTA's!!!

Yes honey, I am loving the parade of awesome that was the BAFTA's last night. Headed by my all time favourite, Lupita Nyongo. Colour blocking like she was born to do in this stunning emerald Dior gown. Next for a mention has to be Naomi Harris with her daring plunge neck line and racy slit...some how she still manages to look classy despite baring some serious (bronzed and gorgeous) skin. Helen Mirren always shows up, and shows that there is noting better then a woman who knows what suits her, with years of experience and a portfolio of fabulous, Helen out shines many younger ladies. Next for a mention has to be Brangelina who turned up in matching suits. I told ya'll before ( seriously, check below) suits for women are in- so get your self suited and booted this winter for an understated smouldering sexy.

Oh and I added David Gandy because....he's David Gandy- Happy Monday,

Life by Lois

2014 The women show the men how it's done

I have been saying it for a while now, a well tailored suit never hurt no body... and now it appears thats true for women too. Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek boldly take a walk on the man side, and it so pays off. Salma in Yves Saint Laurent mensware by Hedi Silmane, who is noutorious for his love of fitted rock star style suits. Take a look at them both, what do you think. I think it is effortlessly sexy.