undecided.

Meadham Kirchhoff's second, TOPSHOP collab collection hits the high-street today. I'm not sure if I'm a fan.
The boys' S/S '11, high-street offerings comprise an odd mix of metallic tinsel skirts, leopard, breton and funky dyed style-e prints with your token summer florals. Add to that novelty skeleton socks thrown in amongst it. Say what.

MK for TOPSHOP S/S '11

Maybs its a grower.

Helen,

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joookez.

Couldn't resist an April Fools related title.

OOTD / LOTD / WIW etc.. haven't seen one of these in a while.

Jumper: H&M, Dress: Primark.

Haa I don;t look too fresh I was tired. And I used the flash FASHIONBLOGCRIME. Left it too late in the day dint I. Not a big deal.

Being back in Newcastle means primark is on my proverbial doorstep soooo lotsa cheap clothes for meee. That place is impressing me much right now and I am not usually a fan of S/S. Man have the prices creeped up doe. You cannit really complain about paying fifteen quid for a dress doe, can you really? So I won't.

I need some new blogs to read #FF me..

@dressingyouup

Helen,

X

match made in heaven.

Alexa Chung plus tba S/S '11.

What else?

Photo: http://ilovetba.com/shop/index.php/blog/alexa_wears_tba/

Any one, any one at all know when this lovely piece will be at my disposal? A few items have creeped onto the urban outfitters website but no sign of this pretty little lot.

Apologies are due again for me being so slack with this man. I don't have an excuse this time. It has been pure laziness and making the most of my last year of uni. I have literally a matter of weeks left.

The good news; it's reading week next week so I am going to well an truly 'get back on it'.

x

one love.

This blog was never intended as a sell-out, high end fashion wannabe but with the Paris couture shows in full swing, I couldn't resist re-posting these images from the season's Chanel offerings.

All Images -Vogue.co.uk

Pastel, frilled and feathered dresses in soft tones of lilacs, pinks and blues, whispered innocence but waist-less silhouettes percolated the Grecian allure.
Glittering evening versions fell to the floor, adorned in sequins, crystals and delicate embroidery detailing.

Coveted Chanel pieces were evident in the form of the traditional bouclé wool suits that played out at the start over narrow trousers which were also intricately sequinned and crystalised.

Mr Lagerfield has hit the nail bang on the head with this collection, perfectly channeling S/S '11 through pretty, sheer dresses in monochromes and floor-skimming, pastel gowns.

Three words: pure, girlish, elegance.

Karl Lagerfield... marry me? Or design me a dress as a freebie at least.

 

p.s. thank you all so much for voting for me to win a sixth month paid internship at ELLE magazine. If you haven't already, it's not too late. If you like what you have seen on are you dressing up or dressing down? or just want to show your support then 'PICK ME' to win here.

profile me: meadham kirchhoff.

Going against everything I believe in posting twice in a day.

I introduce - Meadham Kirchoff.

Brought to my attention about three weeks ago when trowelling through the rails of Oxford Street's Topshop in a desperate attempt to put together an outfit suitable for a black tie occassion - the British Fashion Awards. Coincidentally, the duo - NEWGEN designers, snapped up the award for Emerging Talent of the Year at the ceremony, presented by Alexa.

Once I returned home, I did some light googling, facebooking and uncovered a wealth of new favourite designs.

So who are they?

The British/French duo is made up of Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff. They both studied at the prestigious Central Saint Martins - Edward; Womenswear and Benjamin; Menswear. They joined forces post-graduation and launched a menswear label, "Benjamin Kirchhoff".

In 2005 they were chosen to showcase their new-born label in Fashion East’s first MAN show, bringing them to the attention of a very impressed London Fashion scene. From there, in 2006, they extended their efforts to womenswear and thank god for that. Over the last few seasons, the pair have rightfully earned a name for themselves as the new avant-garde of the London Fashion Week schedule. Summing up their designs in three little words - "uncompromising, aware and individual", they have increasingly become fashion insiders' label of choice, debuting a collaboration with TOPSHOP in May this year which went down a storm.
I only hope they have more sorts of these 'gigs' lined up.

Loved for their edgy, yet beautifully melancholic collections, exquisite pieces that transcend seasons, their upcoming S/S '11 collection is inspired  by “susperia, My Little Pony and girls in all aspects.”

Every piece is stamped with their imitable, dreamy style and their S/S '11 offerings are no exception.

Feast your eyes on this lot.

Images: ELLE.com

What was set in wonderland of pink foliage, the S/S '11 preview at London Fashion Week provided quite a show. Admittedly an incredibly audacious choice of hair and make-up, it was all part of the aesthetics.

The collection comprises ethereal chiffon gowns of varying length, accessorised with chunky knit thigh-high legwarmers and patterned block heels. The gathering and cutwork detail emphasised the influence of layering in the designs. Dresses were worn over graffiti printed t-shirts or under thin baggy cardigans styled to drape off the shoulder and high-vis yellow and red painted leather bomber jackets. A welcome burst of colour.

Watch the show in its all its prettiful glory here.

The boys are in the process of launching a new site so watch this space.

Stockists: Browns, Liberty

x

it must be love.

I have been awaiting this literally heavenly moment a while now and oh hello you.

Thanks to Jade, my full attention has been brought to what can only be described as the BEAUTIFUL S/S '11 lookbook of my favourite. tba of course.

Those sherbet-y colours, touches of metallic gold, the adorable collars, the delicate lace detailing, etc etc.

In no particular order I give you...

 

tba SS11

I'm a fan of the pairing of the desert boots and socks combo.

I WANT YOU ALL.

When are you going to be in the shops please?

x