Great basics wishlist

Blazer Helmut Lang, leather jacket Muuba, handbag Gucci, jeans J Brand, sunglasses Prada, pumps Jimmy Choo, wrap dress Diane von Furstenberg

This year I decided to stick to quality over quantity and invest more in good quality basics. I've realised time and time again that I get much more wear out of stuff I spend a bit more on. That's not to say you can't buy great items on high street (Zara, H&M and ASOS being the winners), but sometimes it's good to invest. Some of these items have been on my wish list for a while.. I've finally purchased Helmut Lang blazer in sales and can't wait to receive it. I've got my eyes on a Muubaa jacket that I'm hoping to buy next pay day. And over the course of the year hopefully I'll add these to my wardrobe too. 
What are your dream buys for this year?

Have a stylish day and a good weekend.

Adela

Party feet - the end of sales edition

February is here, London Fashion Week is just round the corner and most sales are finishing this weekend. It's time to truly embrace the new season. But not before you grab some last minute bargains. For today's Party feet post I've picked my top 3 shoes left in the Net-a-porter sale, that is ending tomorrow. If you're the lucky person with the right size, you can get some amazing footwear for unbelievable prices. Sometime it's worth waiting till the last minute and snapping up proper bargains. So which ones are you going to go for?
Green python print courtesy of Gucci from £785 to £392 50% off.
Over-the-knee boots are so sexy and feminine, I love these by Giuseppe Zanotti reduced from £1005 to £301,50 70% off!
I love a bit of Lanvin. These T-bar pumps are timeless and sophisticated. From £625 to £312,50 50% off.
Have a stylish day.

Czech Marie Claire editorial - Gucci Resort

I don't know how about you, but now the winter has officially started and the days will start getting longer, I simply can not help but think about summer. I can just imagine myself in an exotic getaway. This editorial fits the mood perfectly. I keep promising to bring more Czech editorials, so I'm happy I've found this one from Czech Marie Claire. It stars Vendela Johanssen all in Gucci resort 2012 styled by Sona Jakuliakova and photographed by Dennison Bertram. Shot in Monaco and called "Stroked by the sun rays" I feel instantly warmer just looking at it. Now I just need to book my getaway..
Have a stylish day.

(Photo: Fashion Gone Rogue)

Outfit inspiration

For today's outfit I chose a skirt that is a wee bit pricy from net-a-porter.com because I really liked it, but don't worry if you can't afford it, I used a similar gold one last week. I tried to keep the rest fairly simple so picked everything else from H&M.
Gucci mettalic skirt
H&M: Vest top £4.99, leather shoes £69.99, necklace £7.99, bag £14.99, ring £3.99
Have a stylish day.

Outfit inspirations

Today's outfit is quite casual, ideal for weekend shopping trip and running around - wedges give you height without losing comfort. Do you like this?
Burberry blouse £225
Adam skinnies £825
Gucci biker £2520
Reed Krakoff wedges £610
Miu Miu bag £820
Erickson Beamon ring £195
Have a stylish day.

Gucci SS 12 at Milan Fashion Week

Gucci or more correctly Tom Ford for Gucci, is why I started loving fashion so much, that I knew I needed to be involved somehow. Then he left and I was devastated. Along came Frida Giannini and I wasn't impressed. Not for a while anyway. But it all changed few seasons ago and then she really got me on her side with her last two collections (before yesterday's one).
This year the famous Italian brand celebrates their 90th anniversary and what a way to mark the occasion! Giannini showed us a collection with a true spirit of Gucci. Sexy, glamorous, powerful - for sophisticated women who know what they want and aren't afraid to get it. I have to admit I wasn't that keen on the first few look but then it came. The sparkle, the sexy cuts, great accessories. Main colours were white, black and gold (always a hit with me) and green. Just look at the green python handbag, it looks so luxurious yet perfect for every day. I like the pants with buttons at the bottom - nice detailing. And the boxy jackets - perfection.
The collection had a 1920s feel with all the drop waist dresses and fringing yet it was modern and desirable. So well done again to Frida and happy 90th to Gucci. To many more!
Have a stylish day.

(Photo: Style.com)

Masters of Style at Somerset House

As promised last week, I am reporting from the latest exhibition at Somerset House. Masters of Style is a collection of images of world famous Italian fashion brands, looking at their history through past campaigns, editorials etc. For each designer there is a screen showing their AW fashion show, so if you haven't seen the images yet, you can check out what's arriving into the stores about now and in upcoming weeks.
Each image has a little comment from the designers or Colin McDowell, who curated the exhibition. One photo looks better than the other. It gives you a great insight into the brand's history and philosophy. It's so inspiring and well presented. I absolutely loved it! You get a little booklet too, which has a lot of information and is nice addition to my fashion books collection.
Although photography is not allowed, I managed to  sneakily take few pics with my iPhone to give you an idea what to expect. If you get a chance, go check it out as it really is good.
Have a stylish day.

Party feet - by Michael Lewis

Today's Party feet post's designer is a Central St. Martins Graduate, whose work I first spotted at London Fashion Week exhibitions. You couldn't overlook his vertiginous heels and I was hooked straight away. In the past, this talented man worked with Tom Ford for Gucci and also his latest SS 11 collection and also with Christopher Bailey at Burberry to name just a few, but he's already been getting praises for his own label.
Michael Lewis's AW 11 collection was inspired by Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut and features intricate detailing in dark hues. His shoes are very playful and feminine. But they are not for faint-hearted as the cigarette heels and sculptured platform add to serious heights. I am absolutely loving them. Are you?
Have a stylish day.

Stylish day out

(image: courtesy of Gucci - from official Somerset House website)

I am very excited because as you may know I love a good exhibition. Going to galleries and museums is one of my favourite pass times. Tomorrow is the opening of a very appealing project: Masters of style: Celebrating the Stories behing Italian Fashion. I love Italy and its fashion and can't wait to check this out next week and of course tell you all about it. The exhibit is looking at defining moments from advertising campaigns of the biggest Italian fashion houses: Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Gucci, Missoni and Prada will all showcase a personally hand-picked selection of images from their collections and archives, bringing to life iconic style moments and offering an insight into the passion and influences behind their work. Sounds interesting? Well what are you waiting for! The exhibit runs from tomorrow until 14 August at the wonderful Somerset House. I can't imagine a more stylish day out, especially if you go shopping afterwards :)

Have a stylish day.

Milan Fashion Week - Gucci AW 11

I haven't even properly reviewed London Fashion Week yet  (I'm going to come back to it), but Milan Fashion Week started yesterday and two collections already caught my attention. And what collections they were! Gucci's 90th anniversary show yesterday was one of the best so far of them all. And today's D&G seems like one of my favourites as well from what I saw on twitter. Can't wait to check out the proper pictures. More about that tomorrow, today I'm going to praise Frida Giannini.
I wrote not so long about how she slowly won my heart and this season I only fell in love with her further more. The collection is sexy, sophisticated, luxurious.. those are just few superlatives that can describe it. You can expect python print (amazing!), fur, feathers... This collection truly has something for everyone. I love the use of colour and can't wait to be very colourful in the upcoming seasons. SS 11 biggest trend continues and I'm ready to embrace it fully. No wonder than that my favourite collections so far apart from Gucci are Sass and Bide (read my review here) and forementioned D&G.
Have a stylish day.

Lightening up

I hope the weather is great wherever you are, because here in London is simply gorgeous. Blue sky with not a single cloud in sight! It makes me crave spring and summer even more, start shedding layers of clothing and swap heavy boots for sandals and pretty shoes. I love wedges because the have high heel but are very comfy. Here's my top three pick from net-a-porter.com. They have a great selection, but I chose these because:
The Valentino ones are so pretty and feminine with the little flower and tie fastening around your ankles.
The red Miu Miu I love for the colour. Perfect way to inject some into your wardrobe. Just add denim cut-offs and a simple tee with some gold accessories and you're ready for summer.
The beige Gucci pair is a must have for every wardrobe. Nude shoes go with anything and they elongate legs plus with the heel you'll look like a glamazon. Result!
Have a stylish day.

Frida Giannini

Frida Giannini replaced Tom Ford at Gucci. That, for me, was good enough reason to hate her. And stop liking Gucci altogether. I couldn't help but watch her though. Hoping she'd sink the label into oblivion. And although I would hate to admit it, she's done a great job (not sinking anyone). There were couple of shaky seasons I wasn't that keen on, but otherwise she showed everyone what she's capable of. To design covetable pieces everyone wants to wear. The ad campaigns have been sexy and sophisticated, just like the clothes, that just keep getting better with each season. I especially love the S/S 11 collection. The 70's vibe is so Gucci and it reminds me of Ford's work whilst at the fashion house, but don't get me wrong. It's Frida's own take on the trend and with all the vibrant colours, I couldn't love it more. So it's time to move on and embrace the new Gucci era. Sophisticated and sexy as always, I give Giannini thumbs up. And with Tom Ford back on the scene, things couldn't be better in the fashion world. Therefore I can become Frida's official fan.
Have a stylish day.

THAT cross necklace

This is a picture from the collection of Tom Ford for Gucci I love the most. Although it's hard to pick as they were all amazing. I keep going on about him, but that's how much I adore his work and the man himself. In this photo is that necklace I wrote about few days ago. It's the necklace I couldn't afford but bought a high street version and still love it and wear it to this day. It's a staple piece and my signature item. Hopefully one day I will own something by Tom Ford and will surely love it even more!
Have a stylish day.

Ford in Vogue

I looove Tom Ford and I love Vogue therefore I think that when the two are put together, it's a match made in heaven. When I read Tom was co-editing a special December/January issue for Vogue Paris, I knew I had to have it. Even though I can't speak a word of French, I believe it's a true collector's item and a treasure for Ford lover ( aka me). He is the reason I got more interested in fashion. I was drawn to all the pictures from his Gucci/YSL era. I was a teenager back then and my style was forming and it had huge effect on me. I still have a high street copy of his multichain cross necklace from his gothic inspired collection and I love it to this day. Despite it not being the real thing, it's a great statement piece and it's very nostalgic for me. The man is a genius and everything his hands touch, turns to gold. This Vogue issue will take a special place in my bookshelf and I will continue to follow everything he does as it's guaranteed to be brilliant. He's loved and admired by many and not only in fashion world. It's the movies, beauty and so on. Keep creating Tom Ford! The world can't get enough.
Have a stylish day.

Coffee table books

I love reading and books and can spend hours in libraries and bookstores. Combine fashion and book and I'm at my most excited. Coffee table books are not only very inspiring and educating, they look great too. There are quite a few coming out this year including Emilio Pucci - due out 25th July.
Here are few suggestions that I believe every fashion fanatic should own, including my favourite Tom Ford - Ten years, showing his years at Gucci and YSL - I'm obsessed!
Have a good day.

Gucci AW'10 - Milan Fashion Week

Frida Giannini is definitely getting me on her side. I wasn't that keen on her at the beginnig, especially as I believe no one can be better at Gucci than Tom Ford, but last few seasons have shown, what she can do. And one of those things is to cut a great pair of trousers. I loved her pants and short jackets combo and dresses not too short yet sexy. If you mean business Gucci is the way to go. Sophisticated but definitely not boring!
Have a stylish day!

iconic dresses

So the other day I told you about the Selfridges' concept store - the 90's are officialy vintage and it got me thinking about that era. In the 90's I got from age 9 to 18 and those were the years that my style was starting to shape up. My fashion hero, as I'm sure you know by now, was and still remains Tom Ford and if I have to think about an iconinc dress from that era, it would definitely be by him. But aside from the obvious gothic collection I picked a dress that was photographed a lot and I'm sure many people remember. I believe it's quite timeless and I would happilly wear it now if I owned it. So yes the 90's are vintage now and I shall be searching for some great finds from those times. I also wonder what iconic dresses will the new decade bring. I'm looking forward to sharing my views on them with you.
Have a stylish day.

Tom Ford for Gucci

style chameleon - Rihanna

As the decade comes to an end I am looking back again over the last year and wonder who really stood out in the style stakes. The one person who comes to my mind is someone who has been topping best-dressed lists over and over again and got thumbs up not only for her fashion choices but ever changing hairstyles. And it is noone else that Barbados born singer Rihanna. Known as well for her outfits as for her music, Rihanna isn't afraid to rock any trend. Photographed in Chrispher Kane Baboon dress, sporting impressive shoulders in Dolce and Gabbanna and wearing THAT jacket by Balmain, there probably isn't anything she hasn't tried. And does she do it well! Hell yeah! Her choices didn't go unnoticed when she was picked to front an ad campaig for Gucci. She usually wears one designer head to toe and I would prefer it if she gave it her own edge by mixing and matching but I have to admit she looks hot. Loving her Louis Vuitton outfit, especially that pink skirt.. Her wardrobe is boasting in expensive pieces that some people can only dream of. Good on her. In my eyes she isn't a style icon, because I'm not sure what her style is.. Catwalk looks straight after they hit the runway? But she is definitely an inspiration.
Have a stylish day.