REBECCA TAYLOR (New York) Blue Rose Print Dress

The cold and grey season is rolling along yet fashion continues to bring us flowers of alls shapes and colours. That’s right, floral fabrics are again one of the big fashion trends for AW2011/12 -- and more so SS2012. The lines of many big fashion houses include designs with flowers on them: roses, poppies, dandelions and chrysanthemums decorate dresses, blouses, skirts and even pants.
Flaunting a little blue rose print that’s neither too sweet nor too harsh, the combination of charcoal-brown background and painterly effect on this Rebecca Taylor dress makes for a feminine, versatile piece.
(RRP US$350)


This new season, floral fashion is in full bloom.


Trivia: Often portrayed in literature and art as a symbol of love and prosperity to those who seek it, blue roses do not exist in nature. (Traditionally, white roses have been dyed blue to produce a blue appearance.) The blue rose therefore embodies the desire for the mysterious or unattainable. They say “I can't have you, but I can't stop thinking about you”.

TORY BURCH Scruch Ballet Flats

Easy to wear and easy to love, ‘Eddie’ from Tory Burch is a lovely little scrunch ballet flat that moulds to your feet!
(RRP US$178)

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The art of packing as told by the world traveler herself, Diane Von Furstenberg.
Happy Saturday!

PAUL SMITH Multi-Stripe Wallet & Billfold

Happy colours, sound workmanship, instantly recognisable..., these wallets and billfolds from Paul Smith speak volumes in style. Complete with the brand’s signature multi-stripe, these will add a bright and playful touch to your everyday!
Available in other colourways, too.
(RRP US$198 ~ US$225)

ALICE BY TEMPERLEY Ruched & Knotted Dress

Every woman needs a few good, body-conscious dresses. Made from richly soft modal jersey, this ALICE by Temperley design is the best kind -- curve-accenting while drawing attention to all your most winning assets, from the collarbone to the waist.
Give this artfully ruched and knotted piece a fierce edge with a leopard-print clutch and perforated peep-toe sandals.
(RRP US$395 / £270)

Happy Aidil Adha

Happy Eid-ul-Adha to all our Muslim friends and safe travels to those performing Hajj.
Get the recipe for Gulai Pakis (Shrimp and Fiddlehead Curry) here *wipes drool off keyboard*

Hidden Gem: VERA WANG Printed & Belted Dress

Today’s little “Hidden Gem”: Vera Wang poppy print belted dress.
Former Olympic ice-skating hopeful and Vogue editor Vera Wang is not only famed for her wedding gowns, she also makes chic (and expensive!) cocktail clothes for the sophisticated woman. With a draped cowl neck, a belt-tie that cinches in at the waist, and a luscious watercolour poppy print, this lovely number will make a divine impression wherever you’re headed, from now through the holidays. Slip dress included.
(RRP US$995 - check out our price!)

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A mere lineup of “matador de toros” (killer of bulls) is nothing to NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose.
Happy Saturday!

ASH ITALY Distressed Leather Trainers with Studs

Dear men,
If you want to find out how you can look like the biggest stud on the street, then you need to start checking out these studly trainers from ASH Italy.
Once upon a moon, studs used to be off limits for anyone other than bikers, punk rockers, or “Mad Max” extras. Slowly but surely, studs entered into mainstream fashion, starting from the top and working their way down to the bottom. And for a couple of seasons now, shoe designers have got with the times to provide a dazzling selection of studly studded sneakers.
A cool, updated twist on retro tennis shoes styling, these ASH trainers with gun metal studs and a perforated ‘A’ on the side (for the ASH logo) bring a edgy touch to your wardrobe without looking overly punked out – all at a comfort level that will amaze you.
Wear with rolled-cuff dark jeans and a simple T-shirt for a statement look with attitude.
(RRP £160)

The trend spotlight is shining brightly on studly studded sneakers.

NEW ARRIVALS - 2 November (Wednesday)

Dear friends of fashion and good taste,

You know you can always count on our NEW ARRIVALS to take your look to the next level. This time round, the newbies are all about wearable designs that leave an impression.

3.1 Phillip Lim, ALICE by Temperley, AllSaints Spitalfields, Comptoir des Cotonniers (charming French brand loved for its bon chic bon genre casual-luxe style), DVF, Elizabeth and James, Pringle 1815, Theory, adidas Y-3, bags from Givenchy, Rebecca Minkoff and Tory Burch, assorted women’s shoes (super-cool and comfy ladies sneakers - including gold ones!), and a respectable selection of men’s footwear including Sperry Top-Sider, Lacoste, and Romain Kremer (menswear’s hottest rebel!) for Camper (Limited Edition).

There’s no shortage of showstopping looks, so come on over quick and have your pick :-D
Happy start of November to you all~.

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Draped-Bib Blouse

With a pretty, face-framing bib collar, this 3.1 Phillip Lim blouse sprinkles a sense of stardust over your clean-lined trousers and pencil skirts. We suggest exaggerating the romance with softly tousled hair and a pale pink lip for date night!
Or the office, too, of course :-)
(RRP US$395)

ELIZABETH AND JAMES Monk-Strap Shoes

Boost your style cred --and master the androgynous mood of the moment-- with this stylish lizard-embellished buckled shoes from Elizabeth and James.
Inspired by monk-strap shoes (a type of men’s formal loafer) but injected with a punk-chic sensibility, this shoe would look positively fab with smartly-tailored shorts (and a blazer), skinny-pants rolled at the ankles, or a skater skirt and tights.
(RRP US$295; available in other colours)
If you didn't already know it, you will now. Alexander Wang, Lanvin, Burberry, Ralph Lauren…, this season, almost every other designer of note has tapped into the men’s monk-strap trend for women’s footwear.

CARHARTT (USA) Ball Caps

Whether you need to keep the sun out of your eyes or you just want to show off that you recognise something good when you see it, Carhartt’s Limited Edition logo ball caps are great items to finish off your look. Fabricated from robust, rugged fabrics, Carhartt caps are comfy to wear and extremely durable. They are also unisex, with adjustable fits, making them perfect for either gender. And just as the logo on most of the caps imply, the brand has been in existence since 1889. Now wouldn’t you readily trust quality that’s been around for that long a time?
Makes wonderful gift items, too :-)


CARHARTT
Founded by Mr. Hamilton Carhartt and still a family-owned business, Michigan-based Carhartt has been known for its exceptional durability, comfort and attention to detail for over 120 years. Originally established to set a standard of excellence in manufacturing functional workwear, Carhartt now produces thoroughly modern casual wear boasting high quality and vintage-inspired detailing.