New from Fendi the Unzipped Zip It bags are a fab example of utility chic.
To start where it's typical to get 2-3 pockets in a bag the Fendi Unzipped has an amazing six pockets!
Four of the pockets are external, the two internal pockets are simple patch pockets.

Vanessa Hudgens with the Black Fendi Unzipped Zip It

Adding to the practicality the Unzipped along with the bags top handles there is an adjustable shoulder strap with a drop of between 12"-22" making it suitable for cross body wear.


The Fendi Unzipped Zip It comes in four colour options; Black, Brown, White and Blue and is available in stores now.


 Product Pics: Fendi

It's becoming customary that when a fashion house opens/renovates a major store it need to produce a limited collection for that location.

Exclusively to the newly renovated Gucci Rue Royale store in Paris the "New Jackie" has been created in very limited numbers in a new soft grey shade and two leather choices. The Grey Ostrich New Jackie is the more limited of the two with only 6 created, the second leather is Deer skin and is limited to 30 pieces, matching wallets are also available.

In addition to the two bags a special scarf has also been created for the store.

And if all that isn't enough to celebrate, the Rue Royale store is also home to Europe's only dedicated Made-To-Order service for the New Bamboo bag.

When creating your own very special New Bamboo you can choose from 3 size options and a staggering 25 colour options of crocodile leather.


Images: Gucci

Next time you're in Manchester be sure to drop by the new Mulberry store at The Avenue, Spinningfields Manchester's newest shopping destination.

Jamie Winston

On December 14th Mulberry held it's opening party to celebrate the move from King St. Guests nibbled on mini fish and chips, burgers and Victoria sponge cakes while Daisy Lowe, Sunday Girl and Ellie Goulding performed.

Daisy Lowe

Guests received a good bag filled with treats and Mulberry vouchers and three very lucky (and I'm guessing very, very happy) guests walked away with a new Edie bag from the Spring Summer 2011 collection (more on this later) after a prize draw, talk about perfect end to the evening!

Ellie Goulding

Guest's also received a helium balloon in the shape of the Bayswater, a miniature version of huge inflatable Bayswater currently residing in the window of the London Flagship.
Mulberry really do have the cutest ideas and if you don't believe me check out the Alexa Cupcakes from a previous event.

The London flagship's Bayswater

There are more pictures from the Mulberry opening party on I'll Take Both's new Facebook page!
Pics: Mulberry

The Outnet this week are having a great up to 70% off sale on statement jewelry, there are a lot of beautiful pieces but the one's that caught my eye repeatedly came from Lee Angel.

Perfect to finish off your christmas outfit, or if there any guys reading a great last minute gift, the Lee Angel pieces are sure to turn heads. Here are my top 3 picks:



My first pick is this Multi-strand glass pearl necklace decorated with a satin ribbon and crystal detail, the clasp has a vintage feel with the crystal design making the back of the necklace just as pretty as the front. The original retail was £450 it is now £202 at The Outnet.

The second pick of the bunch are these Rose gold-plated crystal hoop earrings. Uniquely the hoops are crystalized both on the outside and the inside. Now retailing at £100.



Third and final pick is a cute celestial moon and star bangle. Soft pretty pink Rose Gold, an under used metal in my opinion, is decorated with a sparkling star outline and moon silhouette on either end and simply slips on to the wrist. Now available for £80.

Pics:The Outnet

One item from Louis Vuitton certain to get fashionista's adrenalin pumping is the Leopard Scarf. Each year a number of new colours are added to the Leopard range and they tend to sell so quickly they don't even hit the store shelves.

For early 2011 there will be three beautiful new additions: Rouge Fauviste, Blanc Corail, Bleu Infinite.

The Rouge Fauviste features a cranberry and teal spot on a dark Rouge Fauviste background, Blanc Corail is a creamy white background covered in hot pink/burgundy spot and finally the Blue Infinite a pale spot with teal underneath on a dark deep blue background.

I seriously can not decide which is my favourite of the bunch, which is yours?

Pic: Louis Vuitton via In Flex we Trust

Louis Vuitton Monogram Sabbia Cabas GM

The newly released Louis Vuitton Cruise collection for 2011 seems to perfectly capture the very essence of summer with just a hint of vintage charm the combination of which grants the bags an ageless quality.

Monogram Sabbia features four new bags in a sandy cotton jacquard weave and contrasting leather accents, although not all colours are available in all styles.
Pictured above is the Louis Vuitton Monogram Sabbia Cabas GM, the larger of the two totes can be worn on the shoulder or carried by hand. One of the most noticeable difference between the two Cabas bags is that the GM version also features an additional floral decoration on the front of the bag. The Sabbia Cabas GM is available with a choice of White or Pale Green accents and retails for £1480.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Sabbia Cabas MM.

Reducing in size a little you have the handheld Sabbia Cabas MM. This size of bag tends to fit your important day to day items and you can often throw in a sunglasses case however, if you're a lady who carries everything but the kitchen sink you may need to do a little streamlining or go for the GM. The Cabas MM is offered with White or Pink accents and retails for £1040.

Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires

That brings us nicely to the smallest member of the Sabbia family, the Pochette Accessoires. Perfect for days when your purse load is light and would look just adorable with a pretty summer dress the Pochette features similar handmade floral details as the GM and is available in Pink and Green, it retails for £610

Louis Vuitton Monogram Sabbia Besace

Last and certainly not least is actually my favourite of the collection. Sabbia Besace is a slouchy sling style bag with three pockets and roomy internal space making it easy to wear and no need to worry about sweaty summer palms on your pretty white leather. Imagine how perfectly chic this would look with a crisp white shirt and Capri's.
The Sabbia Besace is only available with White leather accents and retails for £1310.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Sabbia collection is available now, please contact your local store for details on availability.

Pics: Louis Vuitton

One of my favourite Christmas events is putting up the tree, our tree follows the random sentimental ornaments design rather than the uniform colour theme and my partner and I are always on the look out for the next cute bauble to add to the tree.


The Little London Christmas Tree Decorations from Aspinal has got to be five of the cutest Christmas decorations I have seen this year. The individual blown glass and hand painted ornaments have that vintage bauble feel I recall from my Gran's tree when I was just a young girl.

Featuring a miniature Big Ben, a Red Phone box, Black Taxi cab, a Double Decker Bus and a Grenadier Guard the Little London set would make a wonderful gift for Anglophiles.

Little London Christmas Tree Decorations (Set of 5) retails for £49 at Aspinal and is available now.

The Spy....The Peek-A-Boo...Fendi really has a knack for creating must have bags, dispite with the success of the others the ultimate signature bag from Fendi has to be the Baguette.

Ricami Embroidered baguette bag, £1230 at Browns

 
The Fendi Baguette was original released in 1998 and is one of the few items to revered by name in Sex and the City " it's not a bag it's a Baguette"  proclaimed Carrie after being mugged and of course who could forget Samantha and the cringe worthy gold fake Fendi incident.
Since it's launch the Baguette has been created in so many colours, materials and styles it's hard to keep track and that's where you come in.

Leopard Print Pony Baguette bag, £870 at Browns

Fendi are asking owners of Baguette's to take a picture of their bag and submit it to baguette@it.fendi.com to help keep the Baguette archives alive.

Although at this point Fendi do not say if the achive will be available for public access, if they do make it available for fans this will be a fabulous addition to the site in fact I love this idea so much I hope more fashions houses jump on board with their own achives.

The Baguette's pictured are available online at www.brownsfashion.com

So you're going out the evening you've got your swanky new dress on, your fabulous heels, that essential handbag but maybe just maybe there's something missing??

I know what you need! Paper eyelashes, yes Paper eyelashes from Paperself are guaranteed to make a bold statement.

Paperself paper eyelashes in the Horse design.

Inspired by Chinese paper cutting and taking elements from Chinese folklaw these eyelashes certainly are an unique addition to your make up kit.

With prices from £10-12 they would also make a great stocking stuffer for the person that likes to be just that little bit different.



The Peony eyelashes (left) are said to symbolise happiness and good fortune and offer a very detailed and dellicate eyelash.


The Peacock eyelashes (right) you might just want to become everyday wear as they symbolise auspicious and lucky days.


The next pair are the Horse eyelashes (left) where little tiny almost zebra like horses will sit upon your lashline. The Horse is said to symbolise success.



Also available are two smaller sets in the Peacock and Deer and Butterfly design.
Paperself eyelashes are available from www.brownsfashion.com