I'm pretty sure that everyone has had a "what the hell did I buy that for?!?!" moment in regards to holiday souvenirs, this year Gucci are kindly offering a helping hand on that front by producing a small collection for handful of holiday destinations

The Gucci summer limited edition collection is now available in four locations; Cannes, Capri, Marbella and Montecarlo.  Each collection is colour cordinated, inspired by it's region and has three individual pieces.

The largest piece available is the cute linen tote bag accented with leather trims and a removeable leather pochette in the boutique's colour, the Gucci logo and store location are printed on the bag also in the signature colour.

To compliment the tote bag Gucci have also produced a matching zip around purse and shawl.

Unfortunately these bags and accessories are exclusive to their locations so in order to get them you'll need to take a trip to the boutique, but perhaps that's not really a bad thing.


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Pics: Gucci

H and M have recently announced the next designer in their ever successful collaborations is Versace.

The collection in line with those that came before it will be available in 300 stores worldwide and is set for release on 17th November 2011.  In addition to the Fall Winter collection Donatella Versace has also designed a pre-spring collection that will release on 19th January 2012 for countries with the H and M on-line shopping ability.

Inspiration for the collection has been taken from the Versace archives and will feature studded leather, silk and colourful prints  "I am thrilled to be collaborating with H and M and to have the opportunity of reaching their wide audience. The collection will be quintessential Versace, perfect for H and M and Versace fans everywhere," says Donatella Versace. 

The Versace for H and M collection is not limited to womenswear, for the menswear the focus will be on sharp tailoring. In addition to the women's and men's clothing the collection will include shoes, costume jewelery and for the first time homeware.
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OOOOh I do like to be beside the seaside, oooooh I do like to be beside the sea.......

The quintessentially British brand Mulberry for the Spring Summer Pre Collection has a cheeky nod to the British Seaside holiday. The seasonal prints go from strength to strength with Bonkers Beach a Mulberry take on retro seaside postcard and Stripy Straws inspired by the candy rock. Other inspirations come via Donkey rides, arcades and seaside piers. So lets check out the collection.

The most obvious place to start is with the classics, above is the beloved Bayswater in soft buffalo with patent leather accents it will be available in Oak and the new Seaside inspired colour: Fudge.

Next up is the Alexa Silky Snake in Pebbled beige, another new shade for the season.  The Silky Snake leather effect is a beautiful finish were the leather is hand cut to give the appearance of exotic skins without the sky high price tag or maintenance it was first shown in the pre fall collection (hitting stores now). The Spring Summer Silky Snake features a new larger scale.
Stripy Straws, inspired by candy rock, features on a range of clothing, soft accessories and shoes. The print is available in both blue or candy pink
NEW BAG ALERT!  There are two new bag families being introduced to the Mulberry house in the Pre Collection; the first pictured above is Effie and the second shown below is Evelina.  The Effie familiy features a tote, satchel and hobo bag which will be available in a choice of three colours: Black, Oak and the seasonal accent Fuchsia. Effie's signature detail is a large embossed Mulberry tree.

If I can tear you attention away from Effie for a moment you may want to check out those Gems shoes, inspired by the twinkling Pier lights and embellished with gemstones.  If you want a little something else to dazzle you Mulberry shoes are getting even better with the addition of built in gel pads for extra comfort.

So on to the other new member: Evelina. The sumptuous, soft, slouchy leather lends it's self beautifully to Evelina's understated elegance which is available in a satchel or hobo shape.  The signature details are a shrunken Mulberry tree logo and a shining hardware plaque on the top handle.
Finally we have the Bonkers Beach print a photographic montage of all things beachy which even includes bikini's and a sun visor in it's wardrobe.

More pics of the fantastic Mulberry Spring Summer 2012 Pre Collection have been added to the I'll Take Both Facebook page so be sure to check that out for more.

Pics: With Thanks to Mulberry.

The Selfridges sale has started Today!!

Grab yourself an Alexander Wang Darcy rose gold hobo now £395 down from £790

or how about these  Rodolfo slingbacks from Giuseppe Zanotti now £259 were £430

 
alternatively why not stock up on Juicy Couture Charms they make a cute alternative charm bracelet or great gifts for a friend, Frappe charm is now half price at £25


That's just a small selection for the goodies on offer obviously so why not jump on over to the sale and check the rest, do let me know if grab a bargain or two.

Head on over to the Kurt Geiger website as they have just launched their sale!

With discounted shoes to be had I won't waste your time with chit chat but before you dash off perhaps you'd like to see a few of the offerings for your shoping pleasure..........



JAKAYLA WAS £180 NOW £119



GALLANT WAS £130 NOW £79



KALUHA WAS £55 NOW £39

Ready.......Steady........GO!

Pics: Kurt Geiger

Louis Vuitton Daily GM in Gris Bleu

I'll admit I was taken by surprise at the new additions to the Louis Vuitton Denim line, I had mistakenly believed it was unofficially discontinued (I don't really count those colourful things since they were a run on from the show bags).

Louis Vuitton Daily GM in Bleu Clair

The new Denim Daily bag is a hobo style bag with two size options, the Daily GM is available in pale blue (bleu clair) or deep black dyed blue denim (gris bleu) and features two external pockets.

Louis Vuitton Daily PM in Black

Unlike it's larger sister the Daily PM at this time is only available in the black bleu gris denim, the PM option also does not feature the external pockets.

The Louis Vuitton Denim Daily bags are available for purchase now and retail for £845 for the PM, £1,130 for the GM

Pics: Louis Vuitton 

*Correction:  I had originally listed the darker denim as black I have recently learnt this is incorrect and it's actually a very deep blue denim*