Shimmy Shimmy

As I'm sure you are are aware, it's cold and raining, which means that the desired easy-breezy summer dressing has been put on hold and in it's place (well for me anyhow) is a collection of black jeans, black leather trousers and a stack of knitwear. Fed up of wearing my winter clothes (specifically in June) I have been cursing knitwear for the last week, that is until today when I came across Tim Ryan's latest collection on Avenue 32. 

Expertly crafted by the London-based designer, the collection is one hell of a statement and one that I am well and truly lusting after. As my friends and regular readers will know, I am a bit of a sucker for a statement knit, throw in some rainbow fringing and I am all over it. 

Using luxury fabrics including silk and cashmere combined with beautiful movement and texture, Ryan's pieces leave me yearning to take one out for a little shimmy on the dance floor.

Take a look for yourselves friends...

        

Charlotte Olympia SS12

It's raining in London...again. So when one should be meeting friends for après-work, pub garden drinks I am resorted to sitting in and watching Bridget Jones' Diary while The Boy watches the Euros (oh I am so pleased there is more football on, I was wondering what I was going to do when the season ended but thank god for the Euros *please note my sarcastic tone.) Anyhow...back to the topic in hand. So whilst watching a true classic I have been doing a spot of internet browsing and simply had to share these beauties by the master(ess) designer that is, Charlotte Olympia from her SS12 collection. 

So now I am dreaming for two things; the sun and Charlotte Olympia SS12.

Weekend visual diary

A few snaps that sum up my weekend in the sun.

What did you get up to?

Prada presents: A Therapy

I love it when high fashion and humour come together. From last year's brilliant Lanvin video to Prada's latest short film: A Therapy, which has been released today, what's better than seriously well dressed laughs?

          

Directed by Roman Polanski

Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Kingsley

Temperley Ophelia SS12 collection

Today, the news has come that one of my favourite British designers, Alice Temperley is launching a new store in Mayfair. Temperley will open on 27 Bruton Street, in November 2012 and will be six floors of Temperley heaven, playing home to all three collections, ALICE by Temperley, Temperley London and two floors of Temperley Bridal.

Speaking of Temperley Bridal, way back in January (yes this is a tardy post) I was lucky enough to go to the Temperley Bridal press launch of the SS12 collection- Ophelia, and what a collection it was...

I'm lusting after this cape big-time.

View the collection online here.

Oscar de la Renta's Spring 12 Campaign

Oscar de la Renta has offered yet another fantastic campaign for SS12, featuring Karlie Kloss shot by Craig McDean. Chic, simple and to the point, sometimes less is more.

I need dollar

Anyone got a spare $4,281 they can lend me for this perfect pearlised knit dress with fluted skirt from Azzedine Alaïa's spring 12 collection? It's pretty much love with this one, I keep imagining it with a tan leather wedge and a slick of red lipstick for the summer. Oh well, I can but dream.

          

Longchamp's Spring 12 Campaign

Following on from my post about the Mulberry campaign for SS12 it seems that fashion is getting a little more light-hearted for spring this year. It appears that moody-models staring down the lens of the camera are being replaced with facial expression (heaven forbid), oversized props, interesting poses and silhouettes and even dogs!

On this note, it's only right that I share my love for Coco Rocha and Liisa Winkler skipping around Manhattan for Longchamp's spring campaign. In reality there's nothing in this campaign that we haven't seen before, it's not pushing the boundaries or being all that inventive but that doesn't mean it's not frightfully enjoyable to view great models running around a great city in aid of handbags, right?

Mulberry SS12 Campaign

Following yesterday's candy coloured post, here are some more cutesy pastels for you (can you tell I'm yearning for summer yet?).

Mulberry's SS12 offerings in the campaign stakes are magic. Nostalgia and the Great British seaside combined with high fashion, what's not to like?

It'll be no surprise to read that these were shot by Tim Walker, he's well and truly put his signature stamp on this one.

The January 2012 wish list

A few things I'm dreaming about this week. It's a darn shame I don't have bags of cash sitting around really.

1. Oscar De La Renta / Beats by Dr Dre headphones

2. Nicolas Kirkwood for Rodarte light up heels (amaze) circa AW11

3. Stella McCartney Winter 2011
4. Jil Sander Spring 2012
5. Costume National SS12
6. Maria Black jewellery