LFW2013!

With London Fashion Week fast approaching - less than 5 weeks boys and girls! (Press, buyers & bloggers can register online for accreditation & fast-track entry into LFW here - http://bit.ly/Reg13). I thought I'd have look over the outlandish outfits that have graced the runways of Men's London Fashion Week. Now we all know that fashion gets a little crazy, a little out-there, no holds barred - but this really was something else. My love for JW Anderson started when he collaborated with Aldo to produce some stunning footwear last year, his collection for Topshop was also one of the best-selling collabs ever. (I absolutely loved the bat jumper)

But anyways, I recently read an article in the Evening Standard, 'JW Anderson - The Designer who doesn't do dresses'. It's true to its word you know, he really doesn't! He feels that a dress limits women and they aren't free to mix and express as they would with two pieces. I'm not sure I agree but hey, I digress.

Let me just draw your attention to his collection for Men's London Fashion Week 2013 - what on earth was he thinking here then? He's really pushing the limits of fashion and come up with some saucy little numbers - thigh high skimming dresses for men!

And then MAN went and pushed it all a little further with some mental accessories. Now I've just managed to get the husband into a snood.. I'm really not sure how any of this will go down. 

What else shocked you at Men's London Fashion Week? Are you excited about LFW?

Till next time... M x

Hell for Leather!

Everyone loves a bit of leather - it's the ultimate rock star material! I'm always wearing my little biker jacket come rain or shine and recently I've been pining for a cheapish leather or decent looking PU effect black knee length pencil skirt. I'm seriously vamping up the sex appeal for 2013!!

It's such a versatile look though - you can dress it up and look uber glam with a luxe top, or rock the casual chic with a tee or vest and heels. Obviously it can be worn with tights, in this weather it's probably advisable, but when Spring finally arrives then get those pins out - super hot!

Heidi Klum and Agyness Dean look effortlessly hot in these two different looks with the same style of skirt.

I've found a real premium leather skirt on the H&M website for a mere £60 - not a bad purchase at all. However Next also do a reasonable looking PU leather effect skirt for £28 - now this is a popular choice on their site and as a result 3 weeks are going to have to be sat waiting if I opt for this one..

Can you tell the difference between the real and fake?

Top - H&M £59.99

Bottom - Next £28

What do you think? Have you seen any other decent PU versions? Do you prefer Agyness's or Heidi's look?

Till next time... M x

New Year..

So 2013 is upon us. My new years list of things that I must do has already fallen by the wayside as the kids go back to school/nursery and I return to work! However I have told myself that blogging and my allotment are two things that I must focus on more this year.. This is my intention anyway! We shall see how the year pans out..

Hope you all had a good festive period - I know I did! Way too much food and alcohol was consumed though and now I'm back at the gym with a vengeance - Jennifer Nicole Lee you had better watch your back! The hubby has drafted me a pretty intense workout and I am so on this fitness vibe - at the moment!

Anyways, now I'm back at work I thought that I would use the medium of my first blog post of the year to shamelessly plug the possibility of working with us at the Sunglasses Shop -

Basically I'm looking for some bloggers to collaborate with us by doing product reviews, sponsored posts and potential giveaways. We have some fab brands online. Here are a few of my faves...

From top to bottom - 

House of Harlow 'Marie'

Vogue '2669'

SXUC 'Bruno'

Polaroid 'S8158A'

If you blog and love your fashion and would be interested in working with  then please leave a comment with a link to your blog and details of how I can contact you and I'll be in touch. 

Till next time.... M x

Rick Owens Sunglasses...

God I love Kimmy. I get a lot of stick for admitting it, but sod it! She's a machine, the woman works non-stop and looks flawless time and time again. Oh to have her endless supply of assistants on hand to prune and preen me on a daily basis eh?

Recently the lovely Kim has been under a major Kanye makeover and has been rocking these Rick Owen shades, which can only be described as 'oversized'. And that's putting it mildly!! They are an immensely huge visor frame with a mirror finish on the lens to reflect those paparazzi shots..

 

What do you think? How big is too big?

Till next time... M x

 

Movember!

After talking my manager into growing a moustache for Movember, I thought that I'd promote this amazing cause through the medium of a blog post. Not like its unheard of though eh Mary?

Seriously though, this charitable event started back in 2007 and has gone from strength to strength since. £22million was raised last year alone for men's charities Prostate Cancer UK and the Institute of Cancer Research. It's a perfect opportunity to remind the hubby to cop a feel of his baubles.. If he's anything like mine he won't need reminding - his hands are permanently down his pants! Or you could always volunteer your services.. All in the name of charity guys/girls ;)

With a ridiculous amount of clothing and accessories now sporting the 'tash' trend there's really no reason why everyone can't get involved.

Here are a few of my fave tash-tastic pieces. None of these items donate money to the charity, so do your bit and visit http://uk.movember.com/ to make a donation.

 

 

Moustache Tee - www.topshop.com

Moustache Necklaces - www.topshop.com

Moustache Collection - www.topshop.com

Moustache Hair Clip - www.riverisland.com

 

What are you doing for Movember? Have you donated yet?

Till next time... M x

 

 

 

Alexander McQueen Visor!

So after visiting the 'Framed' exhibition at the London College of Fashion last Friday, I couldn't not share this with you. Anyone who followed Fashion Week would have seen some mental futuristic visors on McQueens models. Now usually catwalk creations don't really bode well in retail stores, however these may just be an exception!

Dubbed the 'visor shades' by fashionistas, the frame was worn by seriously glam models at the fashion houses 2012/2013 catwalk. It gave the collection a futuristic feel and with celebs like Lady Gaga and Rihanna pushing the boundaries on 'extreme' eyewear, it's likely that you may well see these visors on a face near you!

 

 

 

 

 

The frames are still available on alexandermcqueen.com for approx $400. They are UV protected and despite the mirror effect, the frames are completely see through.

What do you think of these? Should they have stayed on the catwalk?

Till next time... M x

Monki Jumpers!!

It's surprised me how many people knew little about this funky fashion brand. I'd stumbled across Monki a few months back whilst I was on Twitter. I had an inkling that it was a Scandinavian company and after collaring the lovely Swedish ladies at work about it we finally confirmed that it is.. Born and bred in Sweden and launched worldwide!!

My first Monki purchase was a lovely blue Josephine dress which was perfect in the Summer - now to be teamed with cardi's and thick tights. This dress is now sold out - although possibly available on Ebay!

I love the quirkyness of their clothes. Quite a few pieces on their website have an oversized feel to them (I ordered my dress in a Medium and it was a bit big), and I especially love oversized clothes in the winter. Layering is the only way forward!

There is a mid season sale that still has some nice pieces at reasonable prices. I highly recommend that you visit the site and make a purchase, you get a free magazine with your purchase also - www.monki.com

Seeing as it's freezing here I've been browsing the chunky oversized knits on Monki's site and here are a selection of my fave picks -

Totally wish I had one of these bad boys on today instead of this silly thin lumberjack shirt.. Brrr!

 

What do you think of Monki's stuff? You purchased from them before?

 

Till next time.... M x