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Ted Baker Jewellery AW17

Ted Baker is still the one brand I can't get enough of especially for their jewellery collections which are always amazing and so, so gorgeous! The photos pretty much sum that up though as they photograph so well. Both of these are from the AW17 collection which available to buy right now, so if you think these are gorgeous, you should see the other pieces!

Guide To Buying Designer Sunglasses

With summer now truly on it's way and with all the gorgeous sun we've been having recently, my mind has certainly gone to which sunglasses I want to wear/buy! However, buying sunglasses - especially designer - is a bit of a mind field with so many brands, styles, colours etc you can honestly be spoilt for choice and also slightly confused about which to actually get. There are some things you should take into consideration before taking the plunge and spending the money, so here is my guide to buying designer sunglasses!

Velvet Love With Farfetch

One fabric that is still hugely on trend (and was all over the catwalks!) is velvet and while I wasn't originally a fan, it has definitely grown on me! Velvet, when worn well, always looks very regal and expensive, especially when it bold shades such as red, green and black which is just a classic colour in any fabric. After reading Farfetch's Style Guide, I was so inspired by their feature on velvet, I just had to create this post!

Designer Bag Dupes

Who hasn't thought or lusted after a designer bag? I know I certainly have and while I have bought a few designer items, a bag isn't one - YET! These gorgeous things do come with a hefty price tag, both for the name and the quality you get but you can get some amazing dupes on the high street, so you get the look but it's a bit kinder on your bank account!

Blogmas Day 16 - Handbag Cleaning Hacks You Need To Know!

When you have invested a lot of money in a designer, leather handbag you want it to last a lifetime and look brand new through-out. Taking care of leather items can be tricky, but prevention is always better than allowing it to get marked/stained and trying to remove that. Use some of the below tips to clean, and more importantly, care for your investment.

- Wipe over your bag once a week with a damp, soft cloth to remove any dirt

- Always wipe with the grain of the leather to avoid ruining it

- Stuff your bag when not in use as it will help it to keep it's shape

- Remove ink stains as soon as possible. Either use a special ink removing product for leather or take to a professional.

- If the ink stain is old, take to a professional as you will never get it out at home without ruining the leather.

- Grease stains should easily wipe off - don't use water!

- Avoid touching your bag if you have just applied hand cream, or you are just asking for grease marks!

- Use a professional leather cleaning product on tougher dirt. These will probably cost more but because they don't have to be washed out, it wont damage the leather.

- Always do a spot test! Preferable somewhere on the inside where it can't be seen.

- If you have really made an investment on a handbag, consider getting it insured. (Yes, this is actually a thing!)

- Try and match a shoe polish to the colour of the bag to remove/hide very stubborn stains

- Don't use saddle soap. It will be too strong/harsh for the leather

- Don't use a light coloured bag with a dark outfit as the dye from the clothing may transfer - this is one of the hardest stains to remove

- Always store you nag in the dust bag it came with. If you don't have one, use an old pillowcase


Do you have any more tips for caring for investment leather handbags?

Love Laura x

Blogmas Day 13 - LBD's!

December is the month of parties and events and, if your anything like me, then you will have a trusty little black dress ready for such occasions when you don't know what else to wear.

French Connection at ASOS

Love at ASOS

Coggles.com

Definitions Embellished Tunic

ASOS Mix Lace Bodycon

Rare London Bodycon with Strappy Back Detail

Topshop Cowl Neck Slinky Dress

Versace Leather Trim Mini Dress

Karen Millen Velvet Applique Dress

Boohoo Skater Dress

ASOS Lace Overlay Dress

French Connection Neck Embellished Dress

 

 

With so many different styles, you will be spoilt for choice, but these are just a few of my favourites! Lace and mesh are two of the materials I like to bring out at this time of year - even more if they have a bit of embellishment! These dresses from ASOS, Coogles, Definitions and Karen Millen all give a nod to that style but are also completely different from one another. If you want have just a small amount of embellishment, then this dress from French Connection is perfect, as it has a necklace design.

Strap detail has been huge this year and isn't going anywhere quick! If you want a subtle take on this (and a bit of a splurge buy!), then the Versace dress is perfect for you!

 

What is your favourite LBD?

Love Laura x

 

 

 

 

 

Pronounce Those Tricky Fashion Names!

Now that we are at the end of fashion month, there have been so many different names floating around., but why do designer fashion labels have to be so hard to pronounce?! Discussing your favourite dress from the catwalk, until you try and say the designer label's name and it all goes wrong. Knowing how to pronounce the name correctly no only makes it easier for fashion discussions with your friends, but also makes you look super smart in the fashion world!
Now, this is the last time you stumble (and give up) on your high fashion names.

Miu Miu: Mew Mew

Louis Vuitton: Loo-wee Vwee-ton

Lanvin: Lahn-van

Ralph Lauren: Ralph LAUR-en

Balenciaga: Ba-len-sia-ga

Dolce & Gabbana: Doll-che & Gab-ana

Rodarte: Row-dar-tay

Herve Leger: Her-vay Lay-jar

Moschino: Moss-key-no

Badgley Mischka: Badge-lee Meesh-kah

Moschino: Moss-key-no

Giambattista Valli: Gee-am-bah-tease-ta Vah-lee

Versace: Ver-sah-chee

Givenchy: Gee-von-she

Yves Saint Laurent: Eve Sanh La-rahn

Marchesa: Mar-kay-zah

Sonia Rykiel: Sewn-yah Ree-key-el

Balmain: Bahl-mahn

Mary Katrantzou: Mary Cat-trant-zoo


Are there anymore designer names you think should be added to this list?
Love Laura x

Be A Versace Babe

Modern day sex appeal - what is it? The answer may change more times than you care to remember, but at Versace, swinging hair and dark, smouldering eyes are top of the list. Here are five of the 'rules' to remember to rock this look. (It's a lot more wearable than you may think!)

Photo by Kevin Tachman

Felder Felder

I admit, I'm not much of a designer clothes type girl, I much prefer the high street stores but one of my favourite catwalk shows to watch each year has to be Felder Felder and although London Fashion Week was a while ago now, their show was too good not to blog about. For anyone who either hasn't heard of Felder Felder or just doesn't know much about them, it is London based fashion brand launched by identical sisters Annette and Daniela Felder in 2006/2007. The brand is know for it's elegant yet edgy designs, meaning it is feminine without being too girly and having a rock 'n' roll edge. The brand has become known for their skimpy dresses, studded leather and use of opposites and contrast. These are defiantly some of the things that draws me to the brand, as I love the rock 'n' roll grungy yet girly look!

 

One of my absolute favourite pieces from their collection shown at London Fashion Week from Febuary 2015 was this gorgeous dress - I am so in love with it! Inspired by Ibiza and using an updated bohemian aesthetic with a graceful edge but still keeping the edgy look, this dress sums up their entire collection. This dress especially is something you could wear backstage at a gig without standing out too much. I also love the colour of this, as it has such a summery feel to it and the flowy skirt adds to this.

Below I have included some of the other looks from their catwalk show.

 

Felder Felder is defiantly one brand I would absolutly love to wear and own if it weren't for the price tag! That dress especially, I would do anything to wear just once - it is that gorgeous! I have to say this does pretty much goes for their entire website too.

Love Laura x