Friday Favs

Got an event coming up? Need an amazing evening bag to stand out from the crowd. Well here are my top 5 favourites of the moment!

1)  MeDusa Mini Clutch Bag - £75.00
2) Tory Burch Clutch - £260.00
3) Deepa Gurnani Clutch - £85.00
4) Edie Parker Clutch - £782.00
5) Chanel Clutch - £5434.78

As the girl with the yellow bag of course my number one had to be yellow, but I love the embossed detail on the front, it really makes an impact and is perfect paired with a simple LBD, it does all the talking! Number 2 the Tory Burch Clutch is very glam, almost Great Gatsby inspired, I really love the gold work on it with the flash of blue underneath, this is an elegant choice for an evening out of a fancy event. Oh number three, it's just so fun, what's not to like. I know I mentioned the other day that I thought Paula Patton looked awful in the zebra print dress at the Grammy's and I stand by that comment but I don't hate zebra print. The embellishment fringe is fun and colourful great for a party! Number 4 is by one of my favourite clutch designers Edie Parker I love her perspex clutches, especially this retro inspired one in the style of a cassette. Its fun, fabulous and instantly updates your outfit. Number 5, what can I say about the perspex Chanel number 5 bottle one of last years must haves, I still love it!!! 

What's you favourite?

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ART POP

You an art kid like me? If you are this is the perfect trend for you, art school! What pieces work in this trend, well anything with photographic, digital print or graffiti references. Lots of designer Spring / Summer 14 shows featured references to pop-art, impressionism, and futurism. This is the perfect time to bring bold prints and colour ways into your wardrobe!

Mismatched prints, go big or go home!!!

Stella Jean, Jeremy Scott, Celine, Prada, and Chanel.

Here is a few of my fav pieces around at the moment...

Ginger Fizz Shift Dress (ASOS) - £36
House of Holland Sweatshirt (ASOS) - £170
Printed Skirt (RiverIsland) - £22
Clover Canyon Dress (OxygenBoutique) - £250
Emma Cook Dress (ASOS) - £355
Mara Hoffman Bag (MarissaCollections) - £250
Hand Held Bag (BeyondRetro) - £24

Clover Canyon is one of my favourite digital print brands, they always have the most amazing prints, they are normally found at Oxygen Boutique so check them out, although they are currently out of my intern price range, maybe one day soon when I manage to get my first paying job I can finally buy one!

Henry Holland's new collection features some amazing prints, for example the sweatshirt above, I absolutely love the print and colour on this sweatshirt. Brilliant paired with simple black trousers or a structured black skirt. Floral's are also back in trend so matched with the interesting digital prints around, and great colour ways this is another bonus to the Art Pop trend! I love the patterns and embellishment detail on the two bags featured in the above picture. All in all this is a brilliant trend, suitable for anyone creative or who likes to have fun with a variety of prints and patterns. 

Enjoy!

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D&G Couture

The Perfect location a Milanese Penthouse was the location of Dolce & Gabanna's fourth Couture show. Unlike other brand and designer shows only a handful of people are invited to their show, with no seating chart or assigned front seats it is a honour just to be invited to this intimate show.

Every Alta Moda piece is unique, as couture they only ever make one, this causes a frenzy as soon as the last model walks off the catwalk. In a room filled with flowers its no surprise that the garments featured floral details in all shapes and sizes. The designers goal this collection was to create works of art that made the women wearing them transform into something from a painting. The designers were in fact inspired by the great painters Renoir, Van Gogh and Manet, with aspects from some of their most famous paintings poping up in the dresses designs.

With luxurious materials such as tulle, silk, crystal embellishment and buttons, I'm sure they were on most peoples shopping list.

My two favourite dresses out of the 65 in the collection can be seen below.

Stunning! If only I had an occasion or the money to buy one!

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My Icon - Isabella Blow

Isabella Blow . . .

. . .  The Legend

Isabella Blow was a style icon, an editor, muse and nurturer of young talent. The women behind Lee McQueen's - world renowned Alexander McQueen, and Philip Treacy the brilliant milliner and designer. Isabella Blow had a unique sense of style, not to be matched by any one since her death and I don't think it ever will be. She is the epitome of the English eccentric, and what's brilliant about British fashion and our pool of creative talent.

Blow started off as Anna Wintour's assistant at American Vogue. After coming back to London she became an assistant to the fashion editor, Michael Roberts, of Tatler Magazine. During this time she found Philip Treacy a then unknown student at RCA, she chose to wear one of his creations on her wedding day. The pair shared a close relationship and friendship till her death in 2007. Another one of her bright stars was Lee McQueen who she spotted at the Central Saint Martins MA Graduate show, Blow was one of the first people to really believe in McQueen and she nurtured and followed his progress till her death.

Isabella and Detmar Blow's Wedding at Gloucestershire Cathedral.

After a few years she moved back to Tatler as fashion director she became known for pushing the boundaries of fashion and showing a more risqué style of fashion photography that had not yet really been seen let alone published.

Blow struggled with depression from an early age after suffering a family tradegy. During her life she tried to commit suicide a number of times before finally succeeding on May 7th 2007 by drinking weed killer. Her funeral was held in Gloucestershire Cathedral where she had got married 18 year previously to Detmar Blow. At her funeral the actor Rupert Everett said,

"For someone who was suicidal, she was constantly dazzled by life and life was constantly dazzled by her. You were a one-off, a genius friend, your own creation in a world of copycats and I will miss you for the rest of my life."

I agree with all the sentiments Rupert Everett expresses, although of course I did not have the pleasure of knowing or meeting Isabella Blow, I feel her legacy still lives on. She was a breathe of fresh air in the fashion world, an inspiration who lit up the lives of the people around her. She has inspired a generation of designers and creative talents and will be sadly missed forever.

To those who have not seen the current exhibition at Somerset House, go before it closes! A collection of all that was Isabella Blow, its open till 2nd March 2014. A real must see for anyone interested in fashion and particularly all that is British Fashion.
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The Invisible Woman not so invisible. . .

Actress Felicity Jones (best known for period dramas such as Northanger Abbey and Brideshead Revisited, also if your a 90's kid like me you might remember her in the TV series based on the books The Worst Witch) wowed at the recent première of The Invisible Woman in a gold and black embellished gown from Alexander McQueen. The gorgeous dress by McQueen features one of  their signature necklines, on the heavily embellished bodice. As a halterneck it's last stunning design feature is that its backless, way to finish off the already show-stopping dress. I think you would agree she looks really spectacular!!!

Joanne Davidson's photograph

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Just a normal day . . .

I'm the kind of girl who lives in leggings, I of course own jeans but I just love a pair of leggings.

Print leggings are one of my most favourite items of clothing, I love these ones from H&M. I have some similar but need to buy new ones mine are seriously old now. You may notice I love H&M, I can assure you I do shop in other places. 

Knit Jumper (C&Y) - £41.03
Leggings (H&M) - £9.99
Boots (M&S) - £30.00
Hat (SaintLaurent) - £555
Necklace (H&M) - £7.99
Ring (NewLook) - £3.99
Nail Polish (H&M) - £2.99

An everyday outfit for me is much like the above, leggings paired with a jumper or a shirt. Accessorized with a big ring and a statement necklace. Nails always painted in strange tones and colours, I love finding one off's in markets on holiday, you can find the most amazing colours! I spend my days running around doing errands in and out of the studio so I think it is useful to be comfortable, you don't have to wear high heels to be fashionable, just wear what you like but wear with confidence!

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Grammy Gowns

So last night was the 2014 Grammy Awards, there were definitely some outfits to be seen! Here is my top three best dressed!

Although I'm personally not a huge Beyonce fan she looked stunning as she arrived and walked the red carpet yesterday in a figure hugging, rather revealing, white patterned gown by Michael Costello. With the sheer panels and floral detail this dress has won her the top spot on most best dressed lists around the globe. Second is Pink who wore a shocking red Johanna Johnson dress, although she was not the only person to choose to wear this designer for the Grammy Awards, Pink stood out from the metallic crowd, a noticeable trend among the other ladies. The subtle panelling just adds to the edgy elegance of this rather simple dress. Iggy Azalea  is the last lady on my best dressed list as she stunned in this gorgeous gown from Elie Saab's pre-autumn/winter 2013 collection. The embellishment detail on the top draws your eye onto the dress and your eyes can't help but follow the line of embellishment down the front of the dress. Classy choice from Iggy, she looked sensational!

Worst dress, well there is always a few and this years were . . .

Josephine de la Baume, Kelly Osbourne and Paula Patton.

Josephine de la Baume wearing what only looks like a slip, clearly forgot her dress at home and awkwardly seems to be quite cold, the bust darts certainly don't help her out. For such a quirky and interesting person I expected something more interesting. Kelly Osbourne is clearly trying out for a part as a disney villain in this outfit she reminds me Maleficent and Ursula, though she does show off her amazing curves shame the cape makes her look blocky. Finally Paula Patton, what were you thinking??? The all over Zebra print Nicolas Jebran makes her look bigger than she is, there is no doubt she took a gamble wearing this dress but I don't think it paid off.

What did do you think ?

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Shift Day

Shift Dresses what can I say apart from I love them, they are the best solution to the early morning dash. You can simply just throw them on and instantly look good. I particularly am drawn to shifts with a bold or colourful print as I'm sure you will start to notice. This shift from Warehouse is lovely and a perfect match for my satchel. The paint like effect of the print creates a wonderful texture, I also like the exposed back zip detail, some people I know aren't convinced by exposed zips but I think they instantly update things and add a slightly more modern twist on things.

Shift Dress (Warehouse) - £50.00
Boots (Topshop) - £88.00
Satchel (CambridgeSatchelCompany) - £115.00
Rings (amazon) - £24.08
Nail Polish (Revlon) - £5.41

Like I've mentioned previously boots are one of my favourite things, if I could wear them all year round I would! I especially am drawn to these ones from Topshop, the buckle and strap details draw your eye in and the flash of gold on the bottom of the heel just finishes off the look to the T. They are very much on my wishlist! Stacking rings, well they've been on trend for a while now and don't seem to be shifting, normally I personally stack my own assorted rings, but I do like this set of stacking rings, especially the interesting designs on the bands. Mind you I'm a sucker for an interesting ring, I especially love antique rings and searching through vintage jewellery shops, its nice to have something that not everyone has, but maybe that's just me.

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Charlie Le Mindu

Charlie Le Mindu what can I say but wow, his latest collection shown at Paris Couture week was incredible. The UV colours reminds me of the neon raves we had when I was at school and of course those party favourites glow sticks. This collection reminds me of the amazing Club to Catwalk exhibition that was on at the V&A Museum last year. These pieces would fit very well in the vibrant London Club Scene, just take a look for yourself!

Pretty amazing you have to admit! Katy Perry's E.T video also comes to mind click below to see the similarity.

Anyway what do you think of his collection?? 

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Friday Favourites - Purple Haze

For my first proper entry, I felt that it was a good time to start to show you glimpses of my style and tastes. Where better to start then with some Friday Favourites, I love this look - Purple Haze. I am a girl who loves a good jacket, I can't help it, there is something about them whether it be the print, shape, cut or tailoring I just can't get enough of them! I love this one from River Island and in the sale, I know where I will be looking this weekend. The Tunic dress is a wardrobe staple, whether you like a more plain tunic to style up or like me you love a brilliant print you can never have too many of them and this gorgeous one available through ASOS is perfect for standing out in the crowd this Spring / Summer.

Black Foulard Print Blazer (RiverIsland) -  £15.00
Aztec Print Tunic Dress (Vero Moda ASOS) - £25.00
Ring (Suntekstore) - £3.04
Boots (NewLook) - £12.00
Nail Polish (Sephora) - £13.28

Shoes, now what girl doesn't like shoes?? I am very partial to a boot, in any style or colour. These ones from the New Look sale are brilliant for the start of the spring when it's still cold enough to wear a covered heel for both day and night. Rings, what can I say but I'm a ring-o-holic, if there is such a thing, they are my favourite piece of jewellery and can be worn with anything, whether it be a simple band or a huge statement ring it's the perfect accessory. I was instantly drawn to this full finger ring due to its understated edgy glamour, a simple addition to tie the whole outfit together. Nail polish, now I can't say I'm the kind of girl who matches her nail polish to her outfits but I always have my nails painted. The more unusual the colour the more I like it and I really like this Pantone range by Sephora especially the one on the far left the metallic shine is amazing. Hope you like my first Friday look, Purple Haze!

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Blog Inspiration

As the girl with the yellow bag, maybe I should introduce myself a bit and give you more of an idea of who I am and what this blogs about. I recently became the owner of Yellow Satchel from the amazing Cambridge Satchel Company. When walking out of their Covent Garden store, in December I suddenly was inspired to create this blog.

So I am the girl with a yellow bag, I live at a house with a yellow front door and am in the fashion industry.

I'm quirky, creative and have an interest in film, fashion, art and music.

I'm currently a fashion intern in London.

Maybe you'll spot me about . . .