Posts Tagged ‘Vivienne Westwood’

Currently Crushing On // Votivo For VOGUE, Vivienne Westwood Stationary And Husam El Odeh Ear Cuff

Friday, November 12th, 2010

1. Nicholas Kirkwood Faded Suede Elastic Open Toe Boots | £613.18
Kirkwood continues to delight with his footwear. This booties are one part Victorian (the lace and buttoned ankle cuff) and one part architectural futurism (heel and incline).

2. Votivo For VOGUE Candle | £35
British VOGUE Editor has collaborated with candle brand, Votivo in the creation of a bespoke candle for VOGUE. According to VOGUE.COM, the candle smells of Votivo’s latest fragrance, Smoke on the Water. It apparently smells of a smoky mix of damp summer leaves, cedar and sweet caramel musk. The VOGUE candle will be part of Votivo’s Aromatic Collection range. Five pounds from the sale of each candle will go to Royal Marsden Cancer
Charity (RMCC).

3. Vivienne Westwood Yellow Tartan Diary | £35
Westwood has launched a collection of stationary that includes A4 sized silk and print covered notebooks and an A5 2011 diary. The notebooks are £25 and come in either a the iconic Squiggle (in red and grey colours) or the vintage Anglomania Union Jack flag. Here is to hoping I find the tartan 2011 diary in my stocking.

4. Husam El Odeh For Acne Spring Summer 2010 |
One of my favourite jewellery designers is Husam El Odeh. He is genius in his ability to reinterpret seemingly mundane and simple materials into thought provoking jewellery. I am obsessed with his spring summer 2011 jewellery collaboration with Acne. The above ear piece has got to be the most memorable piece of jewellery I have seen in lately. How incredible that the ear piece is worn hanging over the ear via the narrow metal part of the cuff?

5. Yves Saint Laurent Burgundy Cape | £2,555
This cape would make for an impeccable cover up from the cold. The military style of the shoulder epaulettes, gold buttons and flap patch pockets makes it timeless. The tailoring is flawless.

6. Dashing Diva (Design Nails on the Go) Metallic Nails: Gold Digger | $8
Metallic foil nails by Minx have been all the rage made even popular by celebrities like Rihanna, Beyonce, Katy Perry etc. It is music to my ears that you can get the look with these press and go nails by Dashing Diva. I wish they were sold over here in the UK. Great for giving nails that molten gold makeover.

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Nicholas Kirkwood at Luisa Via Roma
Votivo
Vivienne Westwood
Acne
Yves Saint Laurent
Dashing Diva

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Photo Credit: Images used in collage are from Husam El Odeh | Polyvore

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For the love of Viv

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

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Photo credit: Images used in collage from Style.com

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The quote is part of a thought I shared with a client.

I just went through images of Vivienne Westwood’s autumn/winter 2010 – 2011 collection again.

It had her usual elements of traditional English heritage, rebellious pirate, drapage, copious layers, the shambolic ‘I don’t give a toss’ air, the punk sensibilities, society class play etc.

Although it was nothing new per say, I adored the intarsia knits off the collection!

To me the garments are like the love child of say the fine gentry and rock club kids. Rock loving nu-ravers consorts with Georgian ladies in waiting.

Her ability to make impeccably tailored lady of the manor gowns look wearing/accessible in that dishelved off kilter way is her genius.

Westwood shows that fashion is supposed to be a lifestyle; a representation of one’s way of thinking, one’s culture, a true reflection of self. To me that is awe inspiring.

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For Her // Part 2

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

These are the delightful gifts that you will be hoping you get this Valentine’s Day! Each delectable piece is available at My Wardrobe.com

Show some self love and snap the piece you covet the most for yourself. Self love is the most important love of them all.

Photo Credits: my-wardrobe.com

Lulu Guinness Padded Lips clutch £225
Lulu Guiness makes the most delectable accessories! I heart her iconic lip clutch.

Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon Heart Slingbacks £88
These Westwood heels are probably the most wanted slingbacks dare I say? This fucshia design with the black heart is adorable. It makes me think of girly parties and dreamy frocks. I heart the huge heart and gold fastening studs.

Laura Lee coin pendant necklace £140
I like Laura Lee’s sentimental gold coin pendant. The coin has the word ‘Love’ inscribed on it.

Taschen’s Guide to New York Book £27.99
This book is delightful. I cannot get enough of New York,so I am definately snapping this up for Valentine’s Day. The yummy guide features haunts that are both well known and off the beaten track. Perfect for the Big Apple fan. Love much!

Vivienne Westwood heart stud earrings £66
Okay it is official! Westwood’s accessories are crush inducers. Drooling all over these earrings! These diamante heart stud earrings have stolen a fragment of my fickle heart.

Dogeared Love Bug necklace £55
I heart love bugs. This enchanting necklace by Dogeared can have a home around my neck any day of the week.

Mulberry Pink Patent Charlie clutch £175
I am not even a fan of pink but this wonderful bright-tastic shade just makes me happy! The magpie in me loves how super shiny its exterior is and it is a cute size too.

Steve Madden Black Regaal Corsage Suede Ruffle Shoe £95
These shoes are a bit of everything;flirty, formal, elegant and playful. I heart that ruffle corsage.

Timex 80 Red Indigo watch £50
Add a bit of colour to your wardrobe with this eye catching red Timex 80 watch. It is all about the retro digital style.

Day Birger et Mikkelsen Daily Couture Candle £20
This candle is a favourite, I adore candles and own an embarrasing amount. The Daily Couture candle is a dreamy orchid scented candle that is beyond gorgeous.

Bunny hop over to My Wardrobe for more information on any piece featured above.

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Vivienne Westwood X Lee Jeans

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

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Vivienne Westwood Gold label autumn/winter 2009 ad campaign. Image from www.pobee.com.

Another day, another denim line. Happily for me, this is one that should prove interesting.

Dame Vivienne Westwood an icon of British Fashion and the pioneer of the Punk fashion movement has teamed up with American denim brand Lee.

The new line called Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and Lee collection will feature a range of micro shorts and skinny jeans with cuts in metallic hues. The collection with a prices ranging from $128 to $320 will be available from next autumn.

I don’t know about you but I am starting a special saving fund towards a pair or two pronto.

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