OOTD || ALCHEMY

 

Jacket - Wallis | Tank tee - Topshop | Pants - H&M| Shoes - Primark

This was what I wore on Wednesday to Chelsea College Of Arts to support my friend Clara's BA Textiles design show .... check it out here

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Beyonce x H&M?

Photo: Splash

Whilst on vacation in the Bahamas shooting for a bikini shoot ... this photo of Beyonce in a floral top is said to be a part of the high street brands' new collection. Also a tweet by one of Beyonce's dancers,Kymberly Gipson - "First day of trial in the Bahamas! H&M all set … go". 
This was quickly deleted though. The photo was then leaked online and this finalized the reason how the 'speculation' of the 'Love On Top' star may be the new face of the Swedish High Street brand. If so, she will be following Gisele Bundchen, Jerry Hall, Imogen Poots,David Beckham and Freja Beha Erichsen.

What do we think?

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Fashion Shower

Hey everyone, I know on my facebook page I had mentioned putting up this post by the afternoon, but time had really got the best of me and it is now going up during the evening ^_^.

This post is just  on my experience at the AdR for H&M launch. I went to the flagship store in London (Regent Street) and was the fourth person there (whippiee),even though I was by myself, it wasn't so bad because I had met two ultra-cool people (one happened to be from LCF in her 3rd year) and we all got talking with each other, then chatting, laughing etc etc.

When it came to deciding what I really wanted, it was a hard choice because this year, shoppers had the option to buy multiple items plus I had made a budget of spending £200 MAX. I knew my claws had to get onto that beauty case, and I was so .... strong-headed about getting the trolley which matches, but when I actually saw it, I was like HELL NO! The size was equivalent to when I carried my mothers' hand-luggage trolleys along to my nanny's for the weekend around the age of about 6! And I would have bought it as a Christmas present for maybe my mother (or SOMEBODY in the family) but again, the price did not match the size - although it was pretty, I had to let go.





Then came onto the accessories. I was torn in-between the alligator and snake bracelets simply because I love both animals; and they all looked absolutely divine lol ^_^ ... yet Stylist and Editor of Rebel Magazine, Namal had kindly helped me narrow my selection down to choosing the alligator simply because there are MANY arm cuffs and bangles/bracelets etc evolving around snakes- try out something else (had a point).


So in total, I had bought just the beauty case and the alligator bracelet - Also, as I was one of the first 70/80 customers, I was issued with a charm which I could put on my bag, or attach to my keys etc etc ...

Now the fly girl (3rd year student at LCF) Dahlia went HAM ! Bought the trolley, accessories and was queuing up since 12 midnight ! [Dedication I tell you]

Here's what my stuff look like :

 

To say the least, I feel really clean - fresh in fact lol, boy did that shower do something GOOD to me ... and We also got a mask of AdR ^_^

 

Anna Dello Russo at H&M | A lesson about fashion

I present to you, the Anna Dello Russo collection at H&M, not too long to wait as October 4th (the day it is available in stores and online) is only around the corner !

photos : vogue.com

I absolutely adore this collection, my favorite pieces have to be the turquoise clutch and travel kit. But then again, I'm in love with the earrings and the bracelets. 

These pieces are just so YUMMY!

What's your favorite?  

And it doesn't end there, Anna Dell Russo has just added music artist to her chic and fabulous resume - check out her lesson in about fashion and you shall be 'cleansed' from your 'sins of deception' loool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXRmWzi2ne4&feature=player_embedded

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Holiday Post :Packing !

So, I leave in about 10 hours (i think lol) and it was only this morning where I thought 'hmmm, lemme start packing properly'. Unlike most holidays I normally go on, I didn't purposely go out shopping. I've only got a few things for this two week vacation (to be specific, I have 7 days worth of clothes)

Shorts and Skirt - Topshop and Levi | Dresses (two maxi and one day dress) H&M

 

Tops - American Apparel/Forever 21/Topshop/River Island | Sandals - Primark  

  

Accessories - Ebay/ River Island/ Kurt Geiger and some made by moi !

That's it ! Less is best, and if I run out of clothes ... I guess I'll just hit an outlet store right?

Bring on the NYC baby ^_^

Every now and then you gotta' go back in that closet, and pull out that Freakum day Dress

(Ha Ha !!! My mother named this post )

Hello all !! Today was the first day the people of London had seen sunshine + heat throughout the day (without any sudden outbursts of showers or bad weather) for LONGG time ! Today was also about hanging out with my two good friends from my secondary school; what a lovely day to just hang out, enjoy the sun and company, alongside chill ! 

   

Dress- H&M (Hence the title ... I haven't worn this dress in a good TWO YEARS!!! -And it still fits)

Sandals - Primark

 What I love about today's post was how simple it is, I wouldn't call it so 'effortlessly chic' - because this is actually what I like to wear throughout warm+ days; or shorts, tank top (but this year, I might try out some crops) and sandals/espadrilles. Primark sandals are forever ruling my summer closet and their espadrilles too . H&M have also served themselves worthy with their basic and divided range ... I don't own much outside them two, but this year with pastels and florals as one of the top trends, Topshop and New Look are producing some chic stuff to wear during the warm weather and for holiday ... will post some examples soonish ;)

This week seems exciting! The weather forecast is looking boombastic so I can't wait to grab some shots whilst style hunting!

Hope you all had a lovely weekend guys, and I wish you all a prosperous week 
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Mini Haul -H&M & Topshop

Hey guys, just thought I'd share another purchased post of stuff I've bought recently from two of my favorite high street stores H&M and Topshop

All from H&M
Day dress-7.99
Black maxi dress-12.99
Jeggings -£10 (sale)
Top- 4.99

 These were just a few things I'd had on one of my 'must-have' lists ... another pair of jeggings and a maxi dress. Can't go wrong with the fit of the both of them, and definitely can't go wrong with their prices.

Also, the striped dress is a lovely basic dress for the summer which I still believe will one day come during the Olympics. They come in various colors and are just perfect for your summer holiday wardrobe ... pair with a nice pair of flats or converses and a fine pair of sunshades ... Speaking of the Olympics, I bought this london 2012 top for only £4.99 !!! I'd thought it's a cute top and I am feeling the London 2012 Olympic vibes now lool, except for the London traffic around town -_-

Both from Topshop
Shadow Palm Pencil skirt-£38.00
Denim Skater Skirt-£20

I had my eye on this pencil skirt for some time but felt that my shape and this wouldn't go together .... but after the past few months and a lil toning around the waist and thighs ... I found a size 12 and 14 to try on and the 12 fit! just needs taking in a little. Would wear this with either a plain bralet (that's just me daring lool) or a tucked in top with a sleek pair of stilettos (I was thinking red?! Hmm, I dunno) ... But I really thought that it was a navy print (quiet sad, but still satisfied with the black and white print). Also, here we have this denim skater skirt which I just thought was SOOO cute !!! this just goes with anything for the summer ... you could brighten it up with a colored cropped bandeau and flats, to a picnic with a straw sunhat and sandals and an oversized bag with some super cool shades

Lana Del Rey is Announced - The New Face Of H&M

So first, she's absolutely beautiful (I know, really did not have to address her beauty), then Mulberry named one of their super-luxe bags after her, and now the international breakthrough songstress is announced as the global face of the high street favorite, H&M?! My Lord, Lana Del Rey is fast becoming a fashion industry favorite (but who could blame her? look at that picture !!) She will be sporting the AW campaign, featuring the shift dresses, beautiful jumpers, accessories and etc.

Can;t wait for more of the photos, and of course to shop the collection :)

To see the collection, click here 

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OOTD || Blue Ribbons and Red Shoes

 

 Coat -Topshop (Sale) , Collared Shirt- Ebay, Black Jeggings - H&M, Bag- Zara, Red Flats- Dorothy Perkins.

First Outfit post ... ever !!

On Tuesday, it was sunny in south-east but I couldn't rely on this British weather(Lucky i didn't... it poured down with rain in Central London !!)

My day was filled with chasing the streets of the West End for a pair of shoes from Kurt Geiger (their sale is MADD!!!), hanging out with Jourds and Sham Sham as well as handling private stuff in Crouch End ... This ensemble was quite comfortable and my favourite piece has tot be the navy blue coat from Topshop; was original £100+, but I got it for less than £30 (hammer-time)

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Maison Martin Margiela at H&M? Oui Oui Oui !!!

Grab your pitch notice boards my fellow fashionista's !!!

The rumor that Maison Martin Margiela at H&M has been confirmed and the launch of the fall collaboration shall be November 15th.

I can not lie, it is a surprising collaboration, as the historical context of the French fashion brand has cultivated a mythic quality to their brand. And most people will not know of their brand as they never seem to be advertised or aspired to communicate in a mass-market way. As 'MMM' had always remained as an exclusive brand, it shows a lot for it to be teaming with the Swedish brand and they want to raise public awareness to the house,

- big step for the label.

But what is more a 'big' issue is ... will it live up to it's previous successors Versace, Jimmy Choo, Lavin etc ?The french brand is a stunning and dynamic brand, but will it show on a H&M budget? Hmmmm

But ending this post, H&M are bringing out big guns this 2012 with collaborators ... Anna Dell Russo AND Maison Martin Margiela ... What are you most excited for?

Happy Birthday To Me

Hello Guys, this is just a post that I am doing simply because I promised to show you all the other item that i purchased from the Versace for H&M competition that i won back in November.

The reason why I didn't show ANYBODY (not even my mother !!) is .... simply because i didn't want to ... LOOOL

I just wanted it to be a SURPRISE . But the time has come ... and here it is :

Paired with my gold heels from NEXT
red nail polish : MUA @Superdrug

Yes i purchased the simple black dress with the gold buttons at the side. I loved it from the very first moment i laid my eyes on it and thought it would be ideal to celebrate my 18th Birthday in. 

LV Vanity Case Cake from www.fresh-baked.co.uk
or cherril@fresh-baked.co.uk

So I don't confused you all, yes my birthday was on Monday the 9th January and I turned 18 (surprising huh?! loool), but celebrated with my friends on the Saturday just gone (14/01) at Wagamama in Soho. It was so much fun, and the cake was DELICIOUS !!!

I'm telling you, the cake looked SO nice most 

of my friends didn't even want to cut it

In reality, i still thought that when i would cut it

i would feel like I'm cutting the REAL THING lool

Some of the pictures:

My GIRLS 

These girls have known me for like YEARS (since secondary school) !!! I present Ranchy, Syd and Camz. (Ranchy and Camz came along to FNO with me back in September)

Jam Jam and I

The gorgeous Ranchy .. Call her Kimberly
 if you want to lool

You see the thing is
i have a fascination with the movement
of this girl's bottom x_x

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Versace for H&M SS12 ... Up on the site !!!

Sorry for the late update people ... but the page for the Versace for H&M Cruise Collection is FINALLY up and running !!

With less than a week to go !!!

We have come from :

• The ending of the Autumn range finishing to the exciting announcement that Versace will do a cruise collection for the Spring of 2012
• Next was a sneak peak of the collection, including menswear, womenswear and accessories
• Afterwards, the collection on the models alongside more accessories 
•  Competition time !!! You can't have a collection as great as Versace without someone offering something from the collection .

And here we are !!! As you SHOULD know, unlike the Autumn collection, you will only be able to purchase one item (per customer) ONLY online ... 

 To check out the layout and images of the models and collection within scenery ... click here http://www.hm.com/gb/versace-cruise#home

Versace for H&M SS12 ... put into life

1st we had the collaboration hitting stores in Autumn 2011

then we heard about the the second run ... with all the ideas ... now we have the models showing it off

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves

 

 

 

  

 

  

Remember to watch out online ending of January

David Beckham's underwear range for H&M

Ay YAH YAH !!!! Carribaa !!!!

First thing I notice is the eyes man ... 

Mr Beckham is teaming up with the Swedish retailer H&M and unlike other underwear campaigns that David Beckham had done, he is sporting his self-designed pieces. 

 

 

The collection consists of cotton briefs, boxer shorts, vests, T-shirts, pyjamas and long johns, inspired by pieces from his own wardrobe.