Come on Spring!!!! Topshops new collection

Topshops latest collection - SWEDISH SUMMER - 70s inspired floral dresses, embroidered denim, and delicatecrochet have a sweet homespun look.

Let us know what collection you'll be sporting and what's on your must-have list!

SNAKE VALLEY - Flowing maxi skirts and silk kimonos in beautiful brights have a free-spirited festival feel.

GRADUATION - Preppy tailoring with a vintage touch, cute prints and accessories that pop with colour!

NEW AGE CONSTELLATION - COMING SOON - Bold colour block dresses and stark, clean-cut tailoring create a futuristic feel.

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Fashion East line-up for AW11

Three bright fashion designers talents have been chosen for the Fashion East AW11 show. Fashion East, champions of London’s brightest new talent, was launched in 2000 by The Old Truman Brewery and Lulu Kennedy. It has a proven track record for selecting visionary designers including Jonathan Saunders, Richard Nicoll, Roksanda Ilincic, Michael van der Ham and Gareth Pugh.

The AW11 show will take place in Topshop’s Show Space at London Fashion Week during February 18 – 23, 2011. The forthcoming line up sees the return of Simone Rocha, the womenswear debut of acclaimed menswear designer James Long, and one-to-watch newcomer Elliot Atkinson.
Mary Homer, M.D. of Topshop says “I am delighted that, sixteen seasons on, Topshop's support of Fashion East continues to evolve. For the second season running, the designers will have the use of Topshop's Show Space, giving these talented individuals the opportunity to show their collections on the world stage. I have no doubt that Simone Rocha, Elliot Atkinson and James Long will follow in the footsteps of previous recipients who have achieved critical and commercial success.”
Simone Rocha’s deconstructed tailoring is simultaneously strong and romantic, exploring the interplay between masculinity and femininity. Her “undeniably cool designs” (Elle) have “already begun making waves amongst retailers” (WWD). Her SS11 collection has been featured in French Vogue, V magazine, Dazed and Confused, Elle, Sunday Times Style, i-D, Wallpaper*, Twin Magazine and Russian Vogue.

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Kate Moss Spring Summer 2010 collection

As usual I love some of the Kate Moss for Topshop designs (those gorgeous maxi dresses and that fab Kimono) and loathe some of the others (a multicoloured feathered cape springs to mind...)
But for once I think I have found a dress that I could actually wear (see below)

Obviously the whole appeal of the Kate Moss for Topshop collection is that the supermodel herself played some part in coming up with the collection- however the sceptical side of me says that this was not very much- and this is the aspect which shoppers are attracted to.

Many bloggers and magazines critical of the collaboration say that the poor and deluded Topshop customers shop the range because they think that this will make them look like Kate Moss.
But no one is stupid enough to think that one perchase of an embellished shift dress is enough to make them look like the famous multimillionaire supermodel, pouting in the adverts.
Instead they buy the clothes because they look good and they want to emmulate her unique and celebrated sense of style. Sure they want to buy into her brand as well, like any other well established designer or label. I mean I love that little 'Kate Moss' logo as much as the next girl, but people who are interested in fashion can think for themselves too. They are not going to buy just anything with Kate Moss' supposed seal of approval.

But I do have approval for this printed swing dress, from her new collection. So tempting...

Topshop High Summer with go-behind-the-scenes video camp

Topshop has launched its High Summer 2010 collections, just in time for the sunshine. To accompany the new collections, Topshop customers can access a behind-the-scenes video from the brand’s advertising campaign shoot which shows the newest trends for the summer season. Packed with styling ideas, it is the perfect way to get inspired and choose what to fill your wardrobe with.

Topshop’s in-house design team have the enviable task of finalising the trends the store will feature each season. They do this by trawling the globe in search of the most exciting new pieces, snapping great street style looks, and being inspired by all the cool places they visit. These ideas are then brainstormed, developed, and crystallised into the current Topshop High Summer collections.

For summer there are a lot of new looks to have fun with. Summer Fete offers a mix of sorbet shades, pretty prints and bleached-out denim, whilst in Festival Army, military-inspired pieces have a grungy edge. In Club Tropicana, body conscious summer dresses and hotpants in bold prints and colours look at home on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Finally, jersey maxi dresses, sleeveless denim gilets and towering platforms offer slick city chic in Body Armour. Topshop dresses continue to be key, particularly those featuring pretty sherbet colours and pastel ginghams. Shoes are also a big trend for SS10 with wedges and clogs taking centre stage.

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Current Style Obsession- The Burberry Trench Coat

Despite it being one of the most famous and well established British brands, renowned for its amazing, classic items of clothing I always have chavvy connotations with Burberry. The mere sight of its beige tartan pattern is enough for me to imagine a charv from my school wearing a cheap, knock off Burberry cap and thinking they look the bee’s knees.

Despite this I still can’t get enough of Burberry trench coats; the trademark of the multi-million pound company. They seem so romantic to me and as these photos show they have universal appeal. You can wear them young and old, male and female, belted and unbelted and in tons of styles and colours- they suit everybody and go with everything.

They also never go out of fashion and so in the cold, rainy and snowy (I have been off school today and yesterday because of the snow!) North of England where I live having a trench coat in my life would be so practical, not to mention glamorous.

I love these bright and bold trenches, especially the purple one in the first photo (but then I am purple crazy haha)

So jealous of these little children complete with their adorable buttoned up coats (oh and expect a post- well more of an image dump- of children’s fashion photos soon...)
If I had a Burberry trench I would look even more pleased with myself than the cute little gal on the right.

The classic and versatile beige ones which go with everything and for me are the important addition to a working wardrobe. If I ever become a city lawyer I know what will be my first purchase.

Photos to show they work equally well on men and women and in a variety of colours and textures. I love the patent look of the lady's above, like a fresh pair of black leather school Mary Jane shoes.

Simply chic. And how could I forget the classic Sartorialist bicycle shot of a lady about town on her beautiful bike riding about town.

The gorgeous Emma Watson (I have a major girl crush on her as regular readers of my blog will know) as the face of Burberry. Autumn Winter collection on the left and the new shots which were released earlier this week of her in the Spring Summer collection.

Of course the Burberry trench is the dream but TopShop does do a decent high street verision with the added USP of shoulder pads.

Photos either from Burberry- Art Of The Trench or the wonderful Sartorialist on his collaboration with Burberry (check out the first link)

Do you own a trench coat? If so where is it from?

Beth xoxo

List Mondays- Top 10 Christmas Gifts

So I am going to start a series where every Monday I list my "top 10" something, basically because I love lists and it will hopefully guarantee I post something on here at least once a week (I am sure that my Blog Lovin' stats are going way downhill haha)

Starting us off here is "Top 10 Christmas Gifts"-I love the gift guides which pop up in magazines and online at this time of year- which will suit every friend that you have ;)

Which one are you?
I think I am the "Schizophrenic One" who wants them all:

1. The Creative One- Lomography Diana camera

2. The Fashionable One- Danny Roberts “Girls in Glasses” T-shirt

3. The Cool One- The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman

4. The Romantic One- Giles and Brother heart chained necklace from net a porter

5. The Organised One- Erdem and Smythson diary and notepads
6. The Quirky One- Lulu Guinness special Christmas edition iconic lips clutch
7. The Cute One- Fifi Lapin and Topshop charity birthday cards

8. The Funny One- Ugly Dolls
9. The Musical One- Tiny violin necklace from modcloth.com

10. The Special One- Bestie necklaces also from fredflare.com

Hope you all have a great week!
Beth xx

"I'm not the same kid from your memory. Now I can fend for myself."

Gutted. I just found out that I am missing Halloween this year. Which means no excuse to dress up. Sob.
However I am going to France to stay with my BFFL in her holiday house there (woop I can finally go abroad this year!) so I can't really complain. Instead I have compiled what I probably would be wearing (all from Topshop oh and the photo above is from weheartit) and what I wish I would be wearing for Halloween. Which for the record I only like because it gives me an excuse to get all dressed up. And is the only time you can go out dressed as like a fairy or Harry Potter or something and not get weird looks.

My dream halloween outfits (above).
If money was not a problem then is what my halloween costume would something like; either the SS09 Balmain (left) or the AW09 Maz Azria for Herve Leger (right)
*Sigh*
If only...

So if you had an unlimited budget what would you wear for Halloween?
Or what are you planning on wearing?

Virtual blogging kisses, Beth xx

Oh how I wish I was sitting in her stylish high heeled shoes...

Chloe Green is one lucky lady.

As well as getting as many Topshop clothes as she wants for free because her billionaire dad Phillip Green runs the store she gets to sit next to Kate Moss on the front row of the Topshop show at London Fashion Week...

Jealous, me?!

But then again her Dad is there as well, which does make the whole "I'm sitting next to the one and only Kate Moss" thing seem quite a bit less cool.

B xx

Mr Kane has done it again

I know you will probably already seen these gorgeous Christopher Kane for Topshop photos, but I couldnt resist sharing them on the day of the launch (you know how much I love a good fashion collaboration!)
These pieces are so gorgeous and I love the way you instantly recognise them as the designers own- especially with the Crocodile tee, a fantastic new version of his iconic gorilla print from SS09.
My favourite piece has to be the one below, its midnight blue colour and sparkly embellishment is perfect for getting dressed up in autumn winter. However at £125 I had better get saving...

Kate Moss AW09

What do you think about Kate Moss Kate Moss' new collection for Topshop?

Because at the moment I am just not sure...
I am a big fan of Kate and usually I want loads of items from her range, but this time round I have only seen 1 out of 47 pieces that I actually want to buy.
However the dress I have my eye on is really lovely (even though it is £50 so I had better get saving!) and looks like it will be perfect for keeping snug in winter whilst looking good.

"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club."

Love that quote from Jack London (an American author)

How wonderful would it be to find the one. The Jacket You Wear With Anything. This is the stylish black jacket which you can work with a little floral dress, rock up with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt or to dress down a glamorous dress. Its appeal is that you can wear it day and night, with flats or heels and it will look amazing with literally everything in your wardrobe. Of course I will let you know when I have found that perfect little black jacket (LBJ if you will) but for now here are some very good examples and ideas:

Kate Moss queen of the jacket over a little floral dress look.

My favourite's from Twenty8Twelve which is Savannah and Sienna Millers label.

Beth xx