2014...MY STYLE CRUSH.

FASHION AWARDS.

First prize goes to...BLAKE LIVELY.
This hot mama to be sizzles off duty and on the red carpet. My favourite look pre-preganacy had to be the 2014 MET Gala. Oozing glamour in Gucci, she challenged nude upon her bronzed skin tone, whilst it would have washed against others, she somehow managed to make the colour seem effortless to pull off, channeling old time glamour.

GUCCI MET GALA

Pregnancy wise, Lively is killing the style scene. whilst other expectant mothers stick to flats, sweats and maxi dresses. Blake casually strolls in heels and fur capes, faux fur for most people's sake. My favourite two looks one of which had to be one of her earlier pregnancy appearances, dressed in Michael Kors, and glowing she became the envy and lust of expectant mothers everywhere. Her most recent was at The Angel Ball dressed in Gucci and looking enviably effortless. Let's hope the universe is in my 'Blake' favour when my time comes....way way way down the line.

Michael Kors

Gucci Cruise

2014....LET'S REFLECT.

2014.

I feel 2014 was the year for BALMAIN. My opinion.
Though I do not understand the Kardashian/Jenner clan, I hate to admit I am loving their recent involvement with BALMAIN.
I have loved BALMAIN for a long time, their structured leather jackets have been on my lust wall for a long time, but found they drifted away for a while until Olivier Rousteing was named the new creative director in 2011. Can we say WOW. I found the involvement with the reality favourites increased the reputation of BALMAIN and in my opinion made the brand more approachable, excusing the price. Could BAMAIN ring in 2015 becoming the must-sort-out fashion house?? We'll have to see....

#TRENDING

WHAT'S TRENDING??

OFF SHOULDER
A style which I LOVE but, I would have thought it was timeless. An off the shoulder garment in my opinion is a classic and could never be out dated maybe just seasonal whereas, others would agree it would be suited in the Spring/Summer like the trend reports, I particularly admire the style to be worn in the Autumn/Winter in deep rich colours. But maybe Balenciaga's recent SS15 show has persuaded my mind on my colour wheel....

1. TOPSHOP UNIQUE
2.BALENCIAGA

DENIM

Perhaps one of the trends which I've noticed a lot during the SS15 runway shows is denim. Oddly, a trend which I find may be the next big thing?? Sure denim on denim is a style which not all body types can carry but from what has been shown it turns out everyone can handle and rock this trend. From dresses to smocks to jumpsuits I believe that this denim trend will stick around for the long haul. 

1.CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE
2.KENZO
3.STELLA MCCARTNEY

NYC....

NYC

So, as a added bonus to my course I have the exciting and incredible experience of taking a trip to the fashion capital..NYC.

New York is one of the places, in my top 5 on my bucket list, to visit and I cannot believe my opportunity is here! Of course I am grateful to go but, I can't help but feel anxious and somewhat less expressive as the time is coming more near.

These feelings of, 'what if it isn't as it seems', 'have i got my hopes up'....

Of course, dropping out is a CRIME, and silly on my behalf but surely these feelings are normal from someone who has always dreamed of going to NYC...yes??

Well NYC is a week away...perhaps my constant busying with my work and going to work has defeated my excitement..well we shall see in a week!

2014-STYLE AWARDS

JAMIE CHUNG

I began to follow Jamie Chung on Instagram, as I saw some of her images appear on the 'popular' page of Instagram and from there began to follow her blog. I particularly liked her OOTD uploads as not only does she give details where he outfits are from, she also reviews them.

I admire the contrast in her style, how she differs from edgy to chic to casual. Here I have selected a few of my favourite looks.

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CURRENT INTERESTS

Whilst on my lunch break I came across some styling looks which have caught my eye.

Loving this fashion styling in ELLE

Androgynous done right 

Mellow Yellow

DEJA CARA.

Little lunch time reading on my break and noticed a familiar face in ELLE.
Cara Delevingne is amazing in my eyes yet, spotting her campaigns almost became a, lonely,game called 'Spot the Cara'.

Though a talented model of this generation, maybe the fashion world could introduce a fresher/new face to challenge the industry?

Source:ELLE

Source:ELLE

Source:ELLE

Source:ELLE