dinsdag

Julia Roitfeld turned lingerie designer


Julia Restoin Roitfeld, daughter of former editor in chief of French vogue Carine Roitfeld and resource of all things fashion, has created a lingerie collection for luxury brand Kiki Montparnasse.Seems Julia – who is expecting her first baby- isn’t ready just yet to change her frivolous undies for unflattering pregnancy wear.  The collections showcases vintage influences and romantic frills adding retro glamour to all day wear. Lingerie as it should be.

“I think it is really important for a woman to feel good about herself and buying lingerie that makes you feel good is a great way to start,” Julia told Elle.com. “Even if it’s just for yourself - even if no one else sees it - you know it, you feel it, and I believe it gives you that extra confidence.”

The advertising pictures look like they’ve come right of a fashion shoot that would fit perfectly in a high end magazine. A little Vogue touch there?

The collection goes on sale Wednesday, December 14th.




maandag

Thanks Santa (the Belgian one)!


Turns out, I’ve been good this year, very good. Point proven today as Santa passed by. He was generous, very generous and gave me exactly what I had asked for in my letter (read it here).

Also turns out Santa has gone digital. Must say it’s great to see the slightly older generation keep up with technology, especially when that technology includes zara.com, section: shop online. Thanks Santa, hope to see you again next year!

 





zondag

All that glitters

December. Finally. From now on we can shamelessly hang ourselves and our Christmas trees with glitter. Lots of glitter!
Enjoy it while it lasts, in January it’s back to (glitterless) basics.


All that glitters




Rupert Sanderson high heels
£192 - theoutnet.com


Sequin clutch
$68 - nordstrom.com


Kenneth Jay Lane pearl necklace
£125 - joots.co.uk


Yves Saint Laurent chain link bracelet
£510 - net-a-porter.com


Chan Luu cocktail ring
$215 - calypsostbarth.com


Estée Lauder Fluted Signature Lipstick
$20 - saksfifthavenue.com













Rupert Sanderson high heels
£192 - theoutnet.com


Sequin clutch
$68 - nordstrom.com


Yves Saint Laurent chain link bracelet
£510 - net-a-porter.com


Chan Luu cocktail ring
$215 - calypsostbarth.com


Kenneth Jay Lane pearl necklace
£125 - joots.co.uk


Estée Lauder Fluted Signature Lipstick
$20 - saksfifthavenue.com









zaterdag

Saturday's Catch

Two young Belgian designers collaborating together, that’s almost always bound to result in a must-have piece. For the collaboration between Clio Goldbrenner and Vanessa Tugendhaft, we are being spoilt (or bankrupted, that’s another way to put it), as they created a unique bag that comes in not less than 3 colors: black, red and camel. Meaning...3 must haves.


So here’s how I would split it up: black from the husband for Christmas, red from the parents for Christmas, camel from yourself as you’ve worked hard this year. Sounds like a master plan to me...


http://www.cliogoldbrenner.com/
http://www.vanessa-tugendhaft.com/
595 euros for the fabulous bag

vrijdag

Friday's Quote

Wine is bottled poetry. ~Robert Louis Stevenson

Lou douillon agrees...





donderdag

Details in the glam

Recently (6 hours ago if I'm precise) I followed a speed workshop photographing and well, I thought I'd throw the result online, instead of  just leaving it hanging around my desktop.
The theme? The details in the glam...or the glam in the details if you like. So what do you say? Is there a little Annie Leibovitz somewhere inside me?




Marni for H&M

H&M has been known for its collaborations with designers for a while now. Over the years, they've had Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Victor & Rolf, Lanvin and Versace (you noticed that one a few weeks ago?) to name but a few. It's clear, H&M is not exactly monogamous on the designer front. In the past I was never tempted to stand in line for hours to get hold of one of the pieces. However, that's all going to change March 2012 as H&M will then launch a collection designed by Marni. Marni is especially known (and loved) for its modern tribal prints, surprising color combinations and bold accessories.

On the collection Marni’s Consuela Castiglioni states: “I created a small repertoire of all that represents the Marni style, for men and for women, with great attention to quality and details. It’s beautiful to be able to speak to a larger public, and in particular to the new generations: As a designer, it gives me new energy.” Well, Consuela, I’m very happy it gives you energy. That makes both of us...

March 2012 Marni for H&M will hit selected stores worldwide. I will hit anyone who comes in my way on my quest for a Marni piece. Sorry to be this cruel, but inevitably, this launch will transform me from a reasonably nice girl to a nasty bitch who will do whatever it takes to get her hands on a Marni piece. Now, don’t come telling me you weren’t warned well in advance.