I told you it’s raining giveaways on my blog! It seems like there’s no stopping the gift-giving spirit. This time though, all of you will be happy. This giveaway is international. Before anything else, let me fill you in on the Italian-Californian brand ASTARS. It’s part of the renowned Alpinestars group and is the brainchild of designer Denise Focil. ASTARS is actually no stranger to a lot of Hollywood stars like Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Molly Sims, January Jones and Alessandra Ambrosio among others. So if you win this giveaway, you’re in good company! So what’s up for grabs? This beautiful knit jacket with draped shawl. It’s called the Lana jacket. I personally chose this from ASTARS’ fall/winter collection because I love how snug and comfortable it looks. It’s perfect for the Christmas breeze that’s about to come. I love that it has pockets too! I know they may not matter to some of you but I just love pockets, especially when I’m feeling a little cold.
I can hide my freezing hands inside them! Do you love this jacket as much as I do? Here’s how you can join: Deadline for entries is on December 11 at 11:59 PM. Again, this contest is open worldwide so everyone can join. Please be reminded to refrain from submitting multiple entries. and announced below on the comments section. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s talk more about my outfit. Since my jacket was so cuddle-weather worthy, I felt wearing something just as laid-back. You know how old clothes tend to feel more comfortable because of the many times you’ve worn and washed them? There’s just something about them that makes them feel so warm and homey. But just to avoid looking too homey, I injected a few elements of blue. Remember my bowler hat here? I got it in blue as well. It matches my latest blue suede shoes well, don’t they? So that’s a tip for you right there. If you want to shake things up a bit, awaken senses with color! Celine vintage bag |
Thank god for mom and her old bags. I love vintage hand-me-downs! I really am a sucker for androgynous-looking footwear… except maybe creepers. [button link=”http://lookbook.nu/look/4293505-ASTARS-Giveaway-On-My-Blog” size=”small” bg_color=”#e5b3b9″ window=”yes”]Hype this look at Lookbook.nu here[/button]Hungover and tired and very oh-so-spangled, i made the brave decision to leave my house on a Sunday morning and turned my back on to the idea of spending it on the couch (watching Come Dine With Me for 8 hours straight last Sunday was amazing, but what a waste of a day!). I headed into Brick Lane. Lest the fact that i was starving and wanted to eat everything and anything AND everything, i also wanted to hit the Sunday Up Market. What a beautiful day it was so i walked, beautiful flowers (at Columbia Flower market) and lots of beautiful people in shorts, I felt beautiful(ly hungover), everything was beautiful! After the walk down brick lane, i approached the entrance to thus said market and was met by this beautiful-ness:The jewelery label is called Galibardy.
The designer, Lisa Galibardy, whom i met on Sunday, has been hand making jewellery since 2002. Where have i been since then? Why was this not on my radar...?. The pieces i saw were gorgeous, and mostly brass metal or enamel covered brass. My favourites ranged from the teeth pendant, the Polaroid camera pendant, the rocking chair pendant, and the penny farthing pendants. As well as the pendants, the collection ranges from covetable rings to bracelets, earrings, brooches and bangles! And the best part was the price. After enquiring after the price of the set of teeth pendant (my favourite piece), my jaw dropped. What a joy to find really beautiful jewellery, that i could have easily had everything in the collection and for such a price. Judging by the size of the stall i couldn't imagine that there were hundreds of each piece, so i guess most pieced are limited edition. Prices ranged from £8-£34. Go to their website now and buy everything or pop in to Brick Lane Sunday Up Market and see everything for yourself.
Certainly one to keep an eye out for, i certainly will be a loyal follower! Miss are continuing and sticking with the rocker look. Mainly blacks and metallic shades continuing the "I'm with the band" theme. Think tees, black blazers tight black leather or leather look and trousers, metallic finishes, sequins, rivets and studs. All sounding very very familiar, in fact sounds very much like my current and growing SS09 wardrobe. Lovely now, but to think that in 6 months we will still be expected to stick to the looks we are already perfecting now. To be honest i was more impressed by the visual merchandising and set up they had in the Miss area. The mannequins were made to look like they were performing in bands either propped up against a mike; with a bass precariously wedged in their arms, and sat at a drum kit. Bring on the festival me thinks!In the style of those controversial Peter Jensen bootsIn the style of Christopher Kane's recent AW09 collection. Absolutely loving the cage skirt and the see-through top combo!
In the style of recent AW09 shoes (see my recent post)In the style of "Those" cage shoesI noticed a gorgeous trend of the caged skirt running a few stories in and also on (press day news and pics to come)Celia Blue Watch: More thigh high and cage shoes!In the style of the AW09 boots! I love the retro rubber heels and the clean space and barely any detail except the small buckle and minimalist lace up detail. design boots, i predict these will be the boot of 9 from , they came in varying styles and colours.90s...? So Spice Girls circa 1998!!The good old 90s are definitely in, and if you are not ready just yet worry not, take this as a trend alert, trend ...no trend . Worry not for now, lets make the most of our belly tops, denim shirts, and mid-rifts, they will be around in about 6 months. No your eyes do not you, below and above you do see shell suits! I am so looking forward to it!Ive seen the future! And it is rocks! have decided to give me a monthly column writing on their style feed.
Tips to guys, recommendations on what to wear and buy, trend alert and thing of that sort. My first installment goes out today. Go check it out... *Clap*Clap*Clap*Clap*Clap*Applause to Mr Largerfeld, a brilliant collection! From all the falling in love i seem to be doing this past press day season, you'd think the pain in my knees from all the impact of my love-falling and head-over-heel trips, you would think that would have prepared me for the brilliance of AW09... Well it , I fell so hard.Seeing the collection simply online and on the catwalk is never the same as actually standing and holding the garments physically in your hands. Here are a few of my favourite pieces:Velvet high waisted shorts (They looked a bit like batty-riders- so cool) loving this colour, you can not see it in this picture i took, it looks a lot more ketchup red, but in fact it is a more crimson red. An amazing colour that packed as much punch as Celia Blue (do i detect a rival)...Gorgeous sequined Low V dress.
And so so heavy to hold.My favourite look on the catwalk. The thigh/fanny skimming boots i posted on a few months ago. See below for my new favourite boots.The socks are and there were a few variations in colour ways.Loving the studded heels, especially the fringing around the ankles of the black pair!My new favourite boots!! I mean who needs trousers now! They were fanny skimming!And the gorgeous studded brogues!!Look out for some more in my fashion love affairs, Chanel next...! Well it is looking like studs are hear to stay for one more season. I was very pleased to find a large selection of studded fashion goods at the press day. My favourite being the leather studded skull caps! I have been a fan of leather and stud trend for a while, owning a few items of the sort. I wonder if i will ever be able to upgrade from my River Island purchase i made in November last year.But really do i need to? At just £34.99, it seems a bargainer's delight and such a credit crunch friendly price to the alternative.