For the last couple of weeks I have been deliberating between over a cape or a coat, the cape is question is a beautiful camel design from Karen Millen.
It's actually rather unique with a number of buttons dotted around the material giving you a multitude of options on how to wear it. To sweeten the deal Karen Millen are now offering 20% off all full price items from now until the 6th November.

To celebrate the 20% off I've put together a mini montage of some of my favourite pieces in store now.

From the dramatic floor length gown with just a touch of McQueen that's perfect for the party season to the geometric cosy cardigan to keep the winter cold at bay get 20% off at Karen Millen simply enter code style8 at checkout.
(Offer valid on full price merchandise only.)

H & M, the pioneers of the high street high fashion collaboration are set to launch their next collection, this time with fashion house Lanvin, on 23rd November 2010.

Unlike previous collections the Lanvin collaboration will be unveiled to the public by a special film on the 2nd November, this gives you 3 weeks to select your must have pieces and formulate a shopping stategy.

To whet your appetite here is a little video for H&M from Lanvin's artistic director Alber Elbaz.

pics and video: H&M

High on my list of wardrobe essentials is the DKNY Cozy, if you haven't seen the Cozy before then you are seriously missing out.

The DKNY Cozy is a long cardigan that can be worn in 12 different ways, it even has it's own iphone app to help you with the style.

So in love with the cozy I currently have 6 colours although that doesn't stop me wanting more. Net-A-Porter has begun to receive some on the new 2010 Cozy models and they are fab.

My current Cozy's are all one block colour with no decorations but as you know I do like a bit of sparkle which is why my first pick is the beautiful Navy blue wool with shimmering black bead embellishment wrap cardigan. This cardigan will probably look best in some of the more un-done styles are other wise you'll lose the bead details in the wrap.


My second pick has that real winter's day wrapped up warmth look to it just with a bit of glitz thrown in for good measure. The multi colour patch Cozy is 100% merino wool and covered with glittering silver sequins sections. I'm sure this one will look great worn in any of the 12 ways.

The Navy Blue cozy retails for £305 and the Patchwork Cozy for £490, if you prefer to start your Cozy love affair with something a little simpler there is a jersey version for only £46 or silk and cashmere cardigan in a variety of colours for £185

Jersey Cozy £46

Silk/Cashmere Cozy shown in one of the 12 ways to wear

No that is not a typo. Fashion is about to curl up with a coffee, slap on a face pack and melt a few credit cards. On November 1st from 5pm to midnight some of the internet's biggest etailers are coming together to celebrate the love of shopping.

The Fashion's Night In event is, like it's big sister, hosted by Vogue and on the night Vogue journalists will be taking to Vogue.com and twitter to help you get the very best out of Fashion's Night In.

The event will host a number of live shows, styling ideas, competitions, beauty tips and exclusive collections! Participants currently include NET-A-PORTER, ASOS, Matches Space.NK, Browns and My-Wardrobe.

Pic: Vogue

While killing some time flicking through a magazine in a waiting room I stumbled across a rather interesting advertisement. 

The advert in question featured a new line of furniture created for Roche Bobois by Jean Paul Gaultier. The collection is filled with signature Gaultier from the Sailor stripes and Tattoo's to Corsets and sensual old school glamour.

Some pieces of the collection are limited editions of 250 this includes the leather storage cabinet and the mirrored wardrobe that reminds me a little of a magicians cabinet.


The Jean Paul Gaultier collection has a little something for everything if you want a unique impact piece then perhaps the modular sofa is perfect for you, I love the classic Kiss image on one of the seats. On the other hand maybe you just want a little accent piece? Choose one of the stunning pillows or the sailor striped rug.

 If you want the truely unusal then check out the movers trolley mirror or the velvet chariot armchair.

The pieces will be making their way into stores soon.

Pics: Jean Paul Gaultier pour Roche Bobois

As I'm sure you will be aware the Louis Vuitton runway show has just been live streamed across the world through Facebook and later this evening they will be updating the page with 360 degree views of the outfits. However I can't wait that long to share some of the beautiful pieces with you!!

My first thoughts were if I didn't already know I was watching the LV show I don't think I would have been able to guess. There are so absolutely gorgeous prints in the collection especially the orchid one's I am not so crazy on the Giraffe suit (you'll see what I mean later).

 Quite a few Mandarin collars on dresses and jackets and pretty much every fabric sparkles even the bags if you look close enough.

 Sensing a little bit of a Gucci feel to this bag above, this is one of the very few styles that was not a clutch bag and all bags shown are on the smaller side.

Bright Jewel tones everywhere!

Sporty little clutch.

Hand it over and nobody get's hurt! I love this one even though it will hold nothing.

 A smattering of LV logo's walked the runway they were most prominent on the LV lace skirts and fans (love it)  and adorned a selection of the bags.

From what I see I love the collection however when it comes to purchasing the collection I think once I have gotten over the initial excitement my choices may be some what limited.
There are a LOT of clutches and personally I can't really work with a clutch for day use and I have more than enough already to cover my evening use.
Once the collection is filtered to what will make production and what will not I hope there will be a few larger bags to choose from. Interestingly enough there is not one traditional Louis Vuitton shaped bag in the collection so far, that's right no Speedies!

I love, love, loved the Christian Dior Couture collection, inspired by flowers it was colourful it was dramatic well it was everything I love. With that given I had high hopes for the Spring Summer Dior Ready to Wear and I'm not disappointed.

Although the collection has floral notes it is not as heavily influenced by the couture as collections often are but it retains that great summer holiday feel.

In a Pin Up girl/South Pacific flair models walked the runway in hawaiian influenced sundresses, sailor pants, crisp white parkas then just throw on a bright lei and sailor cap and you are done.

A touch of the Tulip influence for this dress.

Contrasting colours big news for next season

My favourite evening dress.

The shoes and bags range from the simple, low slung sailor bags, to the elaborate, woven leather heels with hula influenced ankle decorations.

I adore these boots.

Lady Dior's are recreated in new leather colours, patterned ink blot styles, colourful pythons and raffia embroided designs.

Ink Blot Lady Dior?

I love this bag! The colours are amazing.

So that's the Dior collecction in a nutshell. I'd love to hear your opinions on it.

Pics: Style.com