Diane Von Furstenberg S/S10

New York fashion week is in full swing and I adored Diane Von Furstenberg's collection shown yesterday. The collections was filled with beautiful colours from earthy dark dresses to bold neon cuffs and lots of gold and embellishments. Prints included leopard prints which were shown in a more dark glossy tone and paired with equally dark but lovely colours. Lengths were also experimented with, there was a variation of maxi and mini dresses perfect for the beach or city breaks. The bags were amazing with different coloured embellishments and studs, I crave every single bag that went down the runway. Another favourite was a Grecian style draped dress that was shown in white and gold embellishments. The shoes were not the main focus, and were mostly gold strappy wedges but it held the outfits together and didn't take too much away from individual pieces, the same with the neon cuffs they added to the collection and were not styled with embellished dresses. Altogether a beautiful collection.

I have done my best to narrow down my favoutites but you should defintely check out the collection for yourself here.

Lookbook A/W 09

Style Resurrection Lookbook A/W 09

From left to right: Blazer: Alexander Wang, Watch: Chanel, Coat, Lovelabel, Brogues: Office, Socks: Miu Miu, Dress: Alexander Wang, Agyness Deyn, Bow studded belt: Malene Birger, Jumper: Stella McCartney, Dress: Luella, Black Strappy boots: Christian Louboutin, Mock Crock bag: Faith, Silver Studded boots: Jimmy Choo, Mary Kate and Ashley.

What I want right now like RIGHT NOW

Now that were in September all stores have their winter collections in store or online and here are my first picks.

This is the best picture of the year. I'll have the Maison Michel bunny ears, Ashley's bag and shoes and Mary Kate's bag and shoes. On second thoughts just give me everything.

This is why I love Luella Bartley everything in her collection just hits the spot, I cannot fault her, the woman is good.

These two skirts are by Marks and Spencer the pictures don't do them justice, I've seen them in store before and they look a lot better. They remind me of a toned down version of something out of an Erin Fetherstone collection.

And finally I would like to own this studded bangle by New Look and some leather gloves by DVF.

I think the studded bangle is the only item I'll be getting on this list. How sad.

What do you think of my selection and what are your picks for autumn?

Mossy goes Gypsy

I'm not always a fan of Kate Moss, sometimes I think everyone's perception of her is just one big hype. However, there are occasions when I think she's great and I remember why she's so famous and her shoot for V magazine on sale tomorrow is one of those occasions.

The shoot titled "Kate and the Gypsies" shows Moss with real life Gypsies (I think) in rural Cornwall.

I think Kate looks great in the shoot. The whole image looks great especially in the first shot when she's on a horse, her face and the background and the props all look just right. I also think that some of the clothes she's wearing remind me of clothes she has or would wear to Glastonbury, the muddy setting certainly helps fit the image.

Another thing: I'm pretty sure the jumper Kate wears in the third picture is by Luella and is the same jumper Alexa Chung wore during a Marie Claire shoot that I posted here.

What do you think about Kate's shoot for V?

Breaking News

I just found that the Mayor London, BORIS JOHNSON is going to be the cover boy of the next ELLE uk magazine!!

The method to Elle's madness: it's in order to celebrate this years 25th anniversary of London fashion week.

Talking about the cover Boris said : "Lorraine (Candy the editor-in-chief) took what for many might seem a huge risk. Who would have expected me to grace an Elle cover - or any other fashion magazine? The capital leads the world in producing innovative designers, so I'm thrilled to have been involved in this special issue celebrating 25 years of British Fashion Week"

This is defintely great press for Elle magazine as I'm sure they all realise who would expect a wild haired "eccentric" politician on the cover of a fashion magazine and I'm sure Boris now thinks he's "down" with the fashion kids!

Also in this issue you'll find Lily Allen, Pete Doherty and Vivenne Westwood. Boris is also the third person after Lorraine Candy and Donatella Versace to write the editor's letter.

The issue is out tomorrow.

Circle of Fashion

Anyone will tell you that fashion works in cycles. Highly respected designers take a trend from the 60s, 70s or currently 80s and rework the trend in their vision. For Autumn/Winter 09 there's an explosion of studs and glitter and sequins, rock and roll with a glamorous twist. But this of course has already been done. Whilst looking through my sister's old Elle magazines, I came across a spread about trends of a/w 07. Its similar to trends of this year, but today we've taken the whole 'rock and roll' trend further with the addition of glitter and sequins and putting studs on everything within our reach. I just though I'd share with you what we were wearing two years ago, after all it does hurt anyone to have a look back at the past. Give it a few years and you might be considered a trend setter for wearing the hottest 'new' piece first.

PS I remember that Burberry Prorsum dress in right hand corner of the second page, I coveted it badly, and I still want it!

PPS. I wouldn't say no to the Pink studied Giles handbag (even though pink isn't really a colour I wear much of I'll make an exception) and I love the white Richard Nicoll playsuit in the left hand corner in the middle of the page.

Why I like Alexa Chung

I don't really know why I like Alexa Chung. I don't know her as a person. I've never even met her before. However, she appears to be nice and friendly and a good time girl. However, regardless of her character I know one thing for sure that I like about her. Her style. Alexa has great style, she knows how to dress her body ("I believe in dressing to suit your shape. I don't have cleavage, so I flash my long legs") and her personality, which many people find difficult. Alexa and I have way way waay different body types. She's a lot skinner than me, with longer legs, whereas my height comes from the torso. What I like about Alexa's style is that she has a ladylike dress sense with an edge, which is very much my style: something elegant, timeless, a little bit traditional and dressed up, mixed with something "edgy" (for want of a better word) to toughen the look up a bit. Not too assume however that this is Alexa's thought process when getting dressed in the morning, she may very well pick up the cleanest thing she can find and run out of the door (not my style). But whatever Alexa does to look so fabulous when leaving the house, I hope she doesn't stop because she has truly amazing personal style, and even on the rare occasion that she's wearing something I don't like (I'm not sure if this has ever happened) it still looks really good on her even though I may not be brave enough to try it.

Stockists:
1st picture: Tweed jacket: Oscar De La Renta, Denim Jacket: DSquared2, Skirt : Luella, Tights: Emilio Cavallini, Shoes: Church's.

2nd picture: Top: Alexander Wang, Tights: Emilio Cavallini, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Belt: Nanette Lepore, Ring: Pamela Love Jewellery.

3rd picture: Jacket: Stella McCartney, Playsuit: Diesel, Scarf: Huit Huit, Sword Necklace: Wendy Brandes, Bullet necklace: Miansai, Tights: Emilio Cavallini.

4th picture: Jumper: Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, Skirt: Antik Batik, Bag: Luella.

5th picture:Top: Liz Claiborne, Skirt: Chanel, Necklace: Marni.

Some Alexa quotes and must haves for your enjoyment:

"I like serious fashion for girls who don't take fashion too seriously. Luella does this brilliantly".

Alexa's Essential Bargains.

• Topshop skinny jeans
• American Apparel miniskirts on jersey material
• Vintage T-shirts
• J.Crew blazers, shorts and cardigans
• Simple dresses and tees from the Gap
• On trend clothes from H&M
• French Connection cardigans
• Breton striped tops

Alexa's beauty staples:

• Chanel rouge allure Lipstick in Naive
• Chanel quadra Eye shadow in mystic eyes
• Essie nail polish in greenport
• Shu Uemura Tasai styling cream

Images: American Marie Claire