Friday 16 October 2015

Autumn has me feeling proper 70s ……...



Hi Lovelies,

Crisp autumnal days - oh gosh is there any better time of year really?

Autumn always feels so fresh - the summer dresses are now a distant memory and are safely ensconced up in the loft for another year - which means there is plenty of room in the closet for some comfy knits and new jackets …………

And I'm feeling very 70's inspired right now - think Ali Macgraw (google her - younger ones!!) or Farrah Fawcett - and this means that Flared jeans are on my radar - with a smart blazer and a sweater or long sleeve striped tee underneath - finished off with your favourite scarf.

If like me, you still obsess about the Chloe Braided Flares (I missed them the second time around too). Then Karen Millen is your friend this season

They have bought out an Atelier range of braided waistband jeans (limited to 230 pieces per size) and they look epic (or at least they would if I lop around 6 inches off of the bottom of them).
If you are an ickle one like me, don't be scared of flares - you can hide a giant platform underneath them - and give the illusion of looking tall!




High Waist Flared Jeans - Atelier Collection at Karen Millen £125


I purchased a very 70s style satchel to wear - also from Karen Millen.
(see, it doesn't always have to be serious designer!)
and I am really enjoying using it right now as it is worry free.
The zip around the front flap which opens up is very much like the Tom Ford Jennifer Bag

Structured Leather Satchel - Karen Millen £160

and I'm finishing the look with this little blazer



Navy Wool Blend Double Breasted Jacket - Next £65

I have picked up some fab cashmere sweaters from Zara - they are so soft - well worth the investment - but be quick - their cashmere pieces sell out pretty fast.




100% Cashmere off Shoulder Sweater - Zara £99.99

and I loved it so much I got it in the grey too ……



Snuggly! - Grey Cashmere Sweater - Zara £99

and hey, don't just take my word for it - here are some celeb style inspiration looks for you









So, what do you think - is it a look you can get on board with for Autumn?
Let me know.

Thanks for reading xx









Monday 5 October 2015

Ooooooh its the Hermes Apple Watch




Hi Lovelies - Gosh it has been ages since I have blogged - I am really sorry - life has got in the way - I am going to rectify this from today.

And speaking of time (do you like what I did there!) - it feels like ages that I have been waiting for this collaboration.
Ever since Apple announced at the beginning of September that they were collaborating with Hermes for a version of the Apple Watch, I was hooked. I already wanted the Apple Watch - now it was going to become a need!

Apple and Hermes have both kept this deliberately low key. Apple really needed Hermes to help sell this watch - it hasn't sold the numbers they expected, and this is great for Hermes as it brings them a whole new audience, but there was very little information available.

In fact their were no details on prices for the UK at all until launch morning today.

I called Hermes Bond Street last week, and they were running an appointment system which they had closed as it had got out of hand, so I decided right there that I would try my luck at the Apple Store instead.

And I am so glad that I did - this was a super easy purchase. There was no drama, no queues, just lots of lovely people carrying fabulous bags, oohing and ahhhing over the watches, and they had limited stock of every style.

Sooooooo, I tried the double tour style (this wraps around the wrist twice and is available in 3 colours. It was far too fussy for me - I wanted to keep this simple. So it was between the black and tan single strap for me.

Prices are crazy. It was always going to be, but the lowdown is here

Hermes Single Tour 38mm (Available in 3 colours Fauve (Tan) Noir (Black) or Capucine (Red)
£1000


Hermes Double Tour 38mm (Available in Bleu Jean,  Fauve (Tan) Etain (Grey) & Capucine (Red)
£1150

The Cuff is the most expensive item in the collection - but only comes in the larger 48mm size.
Price in UK is £1350


The leather is as lovely as you would expect - butter soft, hand stitched and smells amazing too!
I expected I would walk out with the black version, but with the screen staying black until you touch to activate it - it looks very dark and the stitching is also black.

For me, by far the nicest was the Tan - it has the hermes contrast white stitching - and it looks extra special - so I took a huge breath and bit the bullet ……..













I don't think I am ever going to get bored of making a call from my wrist!
This version comes with 3 changeable Hermes Watch Faces - so you won't get bored
and you can customise it in lots of ways

 I am having lots of fun playing with it!

You know what to do - let me know your thoughts!
It's good to be back xx