...or should that be can't do Ban.do since the prices for the accessories line's Black Label collection are exceptionally expensive. So, in this instance, I think we must just absorb the lovely work of the girls behind super sweet head accessories label Ban.do, Jen and Jamie, and accept most of us couldn't afford it.They do have a line of cheaper accessories but it just isn't as pretty as the Black Label, in my opinion.
Queen Michelle
Predictably I tend to like jewellery which is quite dark, aggressive or oversized. Or all three. But sometimes there are things that are so pretty and colourful they make even me want to pile them on.That is the case with London based designer, Alethea Carey. Her beads are just charming.
The clustered cuffs are by far my absolute favourite. My scrawny wrists would look infinitely better with one of those cheery pieces adorning it.
Queen Michelle
I was delighted when accessories designer Fannie Schiavoni said she wanted to send me one of here incredible chainmail pieces. I let her chose because it was impossible for me as all her designs are drool worthy.
(Thrifted sheer shirt dress, Hilary Laing custom made leggings, Jeffrey Campbell shoes)
It also works over prints
(Jean Pierre Braganza dress, Babooshka leggings, Topshop shoes)
This is one the more complex designs from the AW10 collection which made it quite the challenge to work out, but when I did it was so worth it.
Each piece in the Swedish designers collection is entirely hand crafted, and when you get to experience first hand the amount of detail and complexity of the designs then you fully appreciate just how much work has gone into each of the chainmail creations.
Because the chainmail is somewhat more substantial than an ordinary chain body accessory, I feel like I am wearing a proper top as opposed to an accessory and I can't think of anything in my wardrobe that wouldn't look infinitely better without this over the top. Mostly though, I prefer to give it a nice plain backdrop to allow it to 'sing' in all it's chained goodness.
Since I've had so much wear, both inside and outside of my clothing, from my A(r)mor body chain I can certainly see that this is also going to be a much worn and much loved accessory. Infact, I think I shall be wearing both simultanously.
Queen Michelle
Fashion seems to be having an HR Giger moment.
His name may not ring a bell but you will instantly recognise his work from Alien the movie. Giger is a swiss surrealist painter, sculptor and set designer.
Forget comparing yourself to supermodels, these new girls I see everywhere, are out of this world. I mean literally out of this world. They look like aliens to me.
Now I understand that advertising is deeply subjective. What I hate, you may love. Better to have a strong reaction than no reaction at all, as obviously advertising is designed to provoke a reaction. But what if my reaction means that I turn the page before I even have a chance to properly look at the product the designer is trying to promote! The models in the latest miu miu campaign are so offputting to me, that while I want to look at all the lovely fastenings and buckle action on display, I just can't linger on the page long enough.
Aaaah much better.
Now let me have a proper look at that duffle coat...
Queen Marie
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You will always be ready for lunch, any time, any where, if you have these dangling from your ears...
I love these doll sized cutlery earrings made by Girl Props .
Oh how I wish I could still wear earrings. If you can, then you can grab these cuties for the tasty price of only £12, from the wonderful wonderful sparklecandy
Chomp.
Queen Marie
"Ladies with an attitude
Fella's that were in the mood
Don't just stand there, let's get to it
Strike a pose, there's nothing to it
Vogue, vogue, vogue, vogue..."
(Queen Michelle and I at the Scottish Fashion Awards captured by Les Garcons)
Lets start today by saying CONGRATULATIONS to Jonathan and Daniel from Les Garcons de Glasgow
who have both been declared winners of Vogue's Street Chic photography competition, judged by Robin Derrick - creative director of Vogue and Emily Sheffield - deputy editor of Vogue.
It couldn't have happened to two more talented or stylish garcons...
Queen Marie
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The wolf ears have landed .
I want them.
I need them.
Available from topshop they cost £28.
But in a week, where I caved in and bought the All Saints dress I have had my eye on for weeks and with my car insurance due next week, sadly it is £28 too much.
But if you have a spare £28, buy them, wear them, have fun and have a howl at the moon for me...
Queen Marie
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9am may be a bit early to be under the influence.
But not, if it's the first day of New York fashion week and you find yourself standing out side the Hudson Hotel. This season it plays host to 'Evolving Influence' - a day of seminars hosted by Independent Fashion Bloggers. Eight pioneering experts will join IFB on September 9 to share in-depth information about how their blogs catapulted them to new career heights. ...
Independent Fashion Bloggers was founded by the very lovely Jenine Jacobs in September 2007. As well as IFB she also has two personal style sites - the esteemed The Coveted and Eat, Sleep, Denim. Although how she she manages to cram to all in, while looking so stylish is quite simply a mystery...
Queen Marie
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