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Snow PR Spring/Summer 14 preview

Snow PR is just around the corner from my work and I was really glad I made it to their Spring/Summer 15 preview.

On the ground floor, they had all the premium and slightly above high street designers ranges. Beautiful prints, bold colours dominated the rails. I was particularly drawn to the stunning leathers from Muubaa – their pewter-ish holographic top, skirt and dress are to die for. Amazing pieces.

Seriously in love with this leather!
Beautiful Muubaa dress
Amazing Muubaa leather!

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Jewellery designer Joanna Hynes displayed a capsule clothing collection, with her signature perspex pieces. A crop top with dangly blue and black perspex shapes really caught my attention and I think is quite wearable!

Joanne Hynes top
Joanne Hynes necklace, Ilse Jacobsen top and Mubaa skirt.

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Ilse Jacobsen displayed beautiful prints – particularly like the printed suit and a colourful rose print pair of trousers, as well as a super delicate white daisy embroided peplum top.  Really wearable and elegant pieces for the coming season.

Ilse Jacobsen printed suit
Lovely Ilse Jacobsen printed trousers
Delicate embroided top from Ilse Jacobsen

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Also fond of Baum und Pferdgarten’s loud graphic prints in blue. Leopard print, which is a perennial favourite of mine feature in usual colours, but also in royal blue with sequins. Nice.

Baum und Pferdgarten animal print
Beautiful. Baum und Pferdgarten print
Leopard and sequins? Yes, please!

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Downstairs, they had their high street range, and the pieces on display were from the Autum/Winter 13-14 collection, so ready to wear NOW!

Quiz Clothing is very affordable and has great pieces. Their going out and party dresses are very good value for money. They also had lovely winter jumpers and separates – love the “studded” bodycon skirt and oversized cream crop top with a necklace. They also have accessories and shoes, so great for that party look on a budget. I would happily wear quite a few of their items, so it was a great discovery for me.

Quiz clothing Christmas sparkle display
Quiz studded skirt
Lovely crop top from Quiz
I love this Quiz jumper
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Quiz jacket
Shoes and accessories from Quiz
More shoes from Quiz
Quiz bags and accessories

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Another brand I came across and really liked was Madam Rage, they have lovely dresses! I totally fell in love with an embellished jacquard dress in blue, which is part of their Frankie Essex collaboration line, and will soon be available. Cannot wait! They are also very affordable.

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My favourite dress from Madam Rage!

Madam Rage lovely dresses
Another dress
Christmas jumper from Madam Rage

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Also, I had to include these gorgeous Modalu handbags – look at the ombre on that. And I hear they are bringing great colours for the next season, here is a teaser!

Modalu ombre croc bag
Vibrant colours for SS14!

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These events get me all excited for the next season, and for a minute, I forget I have to brave the cold… brrrrr

What do you think of the pieces?

Chase PR Spring/Summer 14 preview breakfast

chase pr spring/summer 14 breakfast

At the beautiful Choccywoccydoodah secret garden, Chase PR has shown us some of their clients new collections for the next season.

The garden is indeed quite secret – I had no idea it was sitting at the top of their building. And yes, it is a garden, with a bright green fake grass floor, benches, plenty of flowers and my favourite spot: a romantic rope swings with roses at the top.

Fuelled by plenty of sugar and delicious coffees, hot chocolates and juices, we waltzed through the goodies.

Their clients include  Elie Tahari, Julian Hakes, French Connection, Red or Dead and LaidBack London, Sebago bringing in the shoes, Transitions lenses, which were in the quirkiest frames, Chesca and Red or Dead clothes and Storm watches and jewellery.

Entering the secret garden
All sugary goodness
Oh, that swing ❤
I am indeed
Action shot
Pretty lampshades
Flowers
Storm watches – pretty rose gold
I love the floating bits on this Storm watch design!
Pretty Storm watches and jewellery
Lovely rings from Storm
Flamingo!!!
Object of my desire: Face a Face glasses with Transitions lenses
His and hers. LOVE
Lovely frames with Transitions lenses
Pink Elie Tahari. How amazing is this?
Hard to choose a fave. Elie Tahari rocks
And another Elie Tahari
A beautiful sample from Elie Tahari’s SS14 collection
And some more Elie Tahari
Shoe porn from French Connection – classy!
More footwear from French Connection
The famous Mojito shoes from Julian Hakes
Zebra Mojito, anyone?
Bright Mojito
Shoes with a conscience from LaidbackLondon
Shiny, sparkly fabric from Red or Dead
Pink leopard from Red or Dead
Can’t have enough leopard, really!
Red or Dead shoes
Sebago docksides – pretty colours!
Beautiful beading from Chesca
Some more – pretty!
And another one
Love the shirt from Antony Morato

My picks are the rose gold watches from Storm, as well as some of their rings, the French Connection black and white slingback, Elie Tahari’s metallic pink high heel sandals and a zipper stiletto and the amazing Bocca glasses frames from  Face a Face with Transitions lenses (which I am absolutely in love). I couldn’t leave Hakes’ Mojito engineered shoes out – although I prefer the black to all the amazing patterns they had on show.

Thank you so much Chase PR for having me that morning, especially to the lovely Charlotte who showed me around!

And judging by the looks of the collections, it seems warmer weathers is not the only thing to be looking forward to for the next season!

Red or Dead x Pamela Mann tights preview

red or dead x pamela mann tights preview

Hands up who’s got cold legs. Yeah, I thought so. With the colder season upon us, we better keep those pins warm – and if we can do that in style, well, much better!

Red or Dead, which already has a great tights range, has teamed up with UK hosiery extraordinaire Pamela Mann to bring us a super funky collection of tights.

The designs range from simpler details and block colours to full wonder slogans and prints, certain to be a head turner.

My fave is definitely the LOVE HATE back seam tights. I have a never-ending affair with back seams, so the extra element or words really adds an edge to it. The block colours are also lovely, the dreamy full leg blue pattern is just beautiful, the tartans are bang on trend and the holographic pattern one is just too shiny not to love !

They will be available to purchase on the Pamela Mann website next month and prices range from £8.99 – £22.99! Better keep an eye out!

What I’ve been wearing – 24/10/2013

Realisation time: summer is really behind us. It actually feels like it’s been ages! I am very thorn between summer and winter wardrobes. Whereas I feel prettier wearing summer clothes, I feel much more elegant during autumn. Winter itself is a bit of a let down in terms of daily style for me, as it is too cold that all you want is to pile up 2000 layers to make sure the wind doesn’t get through.

In the summer, I feel like my skin colour is closer to what it should be (the way it was back in Brazil) and the brighter palette really compliments it. Outfits are often prettier and more feminine.

There is something about autumn that brings out harsher lines, and of course, the darker colours are in. I feel more elegant by adding more elements to a look, layering and rougher textures mixing. A lovely coat really ties it up together!

Anyway… there is no looking back now. Here is how I’ve been welcoming the new season…

Outfit #1

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Red leopard print box cropped top from Boohoo, leather effect leggings from H&M, red patent courts from Christian Louboutin, necklace and bracelet from Primark, rings from Sobral, Topshop and New Look.

Outfit #2

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Black mohair crop top from New Look, black and white spotty skater skirt from River Island, black and white court shoes from Viviana, necklace from Accessorize, bracelets from Primark, rings from Forever 21, New Look and Topshop.

Outfit #3

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Green jumper from H&M, green and blue tartan trousers from Primark, black court heels from Christian Louboutin, necklace from Little Birdie London, bracelet from Primark, rings from Forever 21, New Look and H&M.

Outfit #4

outfit 4 - somanylovelythingsRed V-neck jumper from Zara, grey and black tartan shirt from Primark, grey skater skirt from H&M, black ankle boots from H&M, tartan socks from Primark, bracelet from New Look, rings from Primark, New Look and Disney Couture.

Outfit #5

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Grey and pink heart jumper and body-con black skirt from H&M,  black ankle boots from H&M, socks and necklace from Primark, rings from Primark and New Look.

What I’ve been wearing – 14/10/13

Autumn is definitely upon us. Summer already seems a distant memory. although I prefer the warmer climates hands down, I enjoy dressing for autumn; there is an excitement about the new collections and it is not yet so cold you cannot even think!

So here is my latest selection of autumnal outfits. I am loving tartan. Always have, so glad it is out there. Also happy to see leather for another cold season. And animal print (for me, it is always in fashion anyway).

Outfit #1

red vintage inspired dress from Hearts&Roses London from Sirens and Starlets - somanylovelthingsI am absolutely in love with this red vintage inspired dress from Hearts&Roses London from Sirens and Starlets, necklace from Forever21, black court shoes from Christian Louboutin, rings from Forever21, H&M and Topshop.

Outfit #2

tartan trousers - somanylovelythingsKnitted black cropped jumper from H&M, blue, green and black tartan trousers from Primark, black leather ankle boots gift from a friend, necklace from Primark, rings from Sobral, Topshop and H&M.

Outfit #3

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Midi tartan a-line skirt from Zack London, black long sleeve crop top from Primark, black cour shoes from Christian Louboutin, necklace from Miss Selfridge, bracelet from Primark, rings from New Look, and Forever21.

Outfit #4

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Black skater skirt from H&M, red tartan turtle neck crop top, fringed ankle boots, red socks and bracelet from Primark, rings from Sobral, New Look, H&M and Forever21.

Outfit #5

black cardigan with white bows - somanylovelythingsBlack cardigan with embroided white bows, black top with white collar and grey denim skirt all from Primark, black leather ankle boots gift from a friend, bracelet from Primark, rings from Forever21, Sobral, H&M and Topshop.

What are you loving for the new season?

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Stella & Dot by Cintia Gardner jewellery trunk show

stella & dot by cintia gardnerPretty, quality jewellery. Shiny and sparkly. On a table for your consumption. This was exactly what happened at the Stella & Dot by Cintia Gardner trunk show.

Cintia is a very good friend of mine and recently she became an independent stylist for Stella & Dot. The prerogative of an independent stylist is to obviously sell the jewellery, but advising on the pieces that might suit you better! She also sets up what they call “trunk shows” – a much glitzier version of a Tupperware party really – where she takes the displays to a host’s house and demonstrates the items and makes sales.

Stella & Dot provides a great structure, so all invitations are customised for the the event and Cintia organises it all – all the host needs to do is to give her the email addresses of the invitees and open her door on the day!

The host gets great deals: a free gift, heavy discounts against purchases depending on the amount sold at their event and of course, a lot of fun – the atmosphere was great!

Tempest necklace
Earrings
Gorgeous necklaces
More necklaces – all goldenn!
Beautiful wrists
Lucia pearl necklace
Pretty things
More gorgeous jewellery
Pegasus necklace
Lots of gorgeous bracelts
Necklaces and trngs
Chelsea tech wallet i black snake
A catalogue
Maldives necklace
Geneve lace ring in silver
Gorgeous delicate necklaces
Cintia shows how it is done with the Sutton necklace
Sutton multiway necklace instructions – wear it all ways!
Mercury necklace
Lucia detail
This way!
Exclusive discounts for each party!
Cintia makes it easy for you to find a bargain!
Perusing…
Checking the jewellery
Cintia demonstrates the products
Does it look good on me?
Checking the catalogues
The buzz
Party in full swing
Checking the goods

I went to check out the trunk show at the lovely Rachel. The trunk show was a great chance of actually touching and trying the items before committing. It is also a good opportunity of getting to know other people – it is a lovely girly night in!

stella & dot by cintia gardnerThe items are lovely – you can take a peek at Cintia’s page over at Stella & Dot.

If you want to host a trunk show, get in touch with Cintia via her page on Facebook or Twitter and she will be able to organise it for you, being at hand at the event!

What I’ve been wearing – 30 June 2013

Finally, an entire outfit selection that says “it could be the beginning of summer”!

Really enjoying to create lighter looks, but I still hope the weather gets better – I have only bared my legs ONCE this year (in this country) and this is NOT RIGHT!

Outfit #1

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Leopard print maxi skirt from Primark, black t-shirt top from H&M, black studded block heel sandals from H&M, black and white statement necklace from Little Birdie London, “D” necklace from Miss Selfridge, golden bracelet from H&M, rings from Topshop and Forever 21.

Outfit #2

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Blue patterned crop trousers from H&M, white vest from H&M, white cardigan from Primark, white clock heel sandals from Topshop, blue stone statement necklace from H&M, rings from Forever 21 and Primark.

Outfit #3

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Black straight midi skirt from a shop in Stratford Centre, leopard print loose 3/4 sleeve top (with a looovely opening at the back) from too long ago to remember where from, black studded block heel sandals from H&M, black and white statement necklace from Little Birdie London, bracelets from New Look, rings from H&M and Topshop.

Outfit #4

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Multicoloured flower print shirt dress from Primark, tricolour court shoes from Zara, necklace from Accessorize, rings from H&M, Accessorize and New Look.

What I’ve been wearing – 05 June 2013

It looks like the weather is starting to maybe want to get slightly better. Yeah, I just put that out there with all the caution in the world…

Here is another selection of outfits from someone who is dying to go full on summer!!!

Outfit #1

outfit 1

Black and white flower crop top from Primark, black trousers from H&M, white court shoes from River Island, necklace from New Look. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.

Outfit #2

outfit 2

Black dress from H&M, red court shoes from New Look, rings from Primark and New Look, necklace from H&M. Lippy is MAC Russian Red.

Outfit #3

outfit 3

Black and white midi dress from Motel Rocks, jade green round toe court shoes from Topshop, bracelets from New Look and Topshop, rings from H&M, necklaces from Topshop.

Outfit #4

outfit 5

Grey dress from H&M, black, white and gold court shoes from Zara, rings from New Looks, H&M and Sobral. Lipstick is Cosmetics a la Carte Vintage.

Outfit #5

outfit 4

Black and white maxi skirt from H&M, black crop top from Topshop, white block heel sandals from Topshop, rings from H&M and New Look, necklace and bracelets from New Look. Lippy is Vintage, again!

So what do you think? I can definitely see my wardrobe slowly (VERY slowly) morphing into a summer one. Almost….

What I’ve been wearing – 30 May 2013

Another week, another load of outfits… Summery outfit ratio: 1 in 5 = Sad

One can only hope for better weather…

Outfit #1outfit1

Black sheer shirt and black and white striped shorts from Primark, black and white court shoes from Viviana Calçados, necklace from H&M, rings from New Look and H&M, bracelet from New Look. Lipstick is MAC Red.

Outfit #2

outfit2

Blue, white and black printed short sleeve top from Primark, leggings from H&M, studded black boots from Primark, rings and black bracelet from New Look, eye bracelet from Turkey, necklace from Primark. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.

Outfit #3

outfit3

White batwing crop top from Zara, grey cigarette trousers from Topshop, lack patent court shoes from Christian Louboutin (Rolando), animal hair clutch from Viviana Calçados,  necklace from new Look, bracelet from Topshop. Lipstick is MAC Russian Red and zombie eyes courtesy of iPhone flash!

Outfit #4

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Black and white stripped trousers from H&M, royal blue crop top from New Look, royal blue court shoes from Aldo, ring from New Look and necklace from Primark. Lipstick is MAC Lady Danger.

Outfit #5

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White leopard head print top from H&M, black midi straight skirt from the market, denim waistcoat from Primark, white block heel sandals from Topshop, rings from Accessorize, H&M and New Look, bracelets from New Look. Lipstick is Cosmetics à La Carte Vintage.

What I’ve been wearing: 20 May 2013

Confession: this outfit posting hasn’t gone as smooth as I thought… some days I am too busy to take pictures of what I am wearing… so it became not weekly thing, but I have been trying my best, and here is another batch!

I kind of had enough of this “transition” season going on for longer than it should… I just want to ditch the coat!!! Hurry up summer!

Outfit #1

outfit1

Black and white striped shirt and leggings from H&M, black booties from Primark, necklace from H&M, rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick MAC So Chaud.

Outfit #2

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Blue watercolour pattern skirt and royal blue shirt from H&M, black court shoes from River Island, necklace from H&M, bracelets from New Look and Turkey (yes, the country), rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick is Natura Pêssego.

Outfit #3

outfit3

Snake print dress form H&M, mink court shoes form New Look, rings from Accessorize (fox), New Look (bow) and H&M. Lipstick is Revlon lipbutter in Tuttifrutti.

Outfit #4

outfit4

Black skater skirt and black studded top from H&M, grey cap-toe court shoes from H&M, necklace from Primark, rings from H&M and New Look. Lipstick, MAC Ruby Woo.

Outfit #5

outfit5

Black top and black and white maxi skirt from H&M, black platform sandals from Zara, blue stone necklace from H&M, bracelet form H&M, rings from Primark (blue oval), and Topshop (?). Lipstick Natura Pêssego.

And this closed what I thought it would be the beginning of she sandals season. I was wrong. Actually, I was a bit cold going home that day…

How are you coping with the extended rubbish weather?