Top Trend: Statement Shades

I'm a bit of a sunglasses geek. At one point I had boxes of them, just cheap styles I'd picked up here and there, but I've since got rid of most as I tend to stick to my trusty supersized Gucci sunnies.
But as a sunglasses lover I have, rather predictably, fallen for the over-the-top pointed styles shown on the S/S runways. The Alexander Wang shades look like so much fun, especially worn by Gemma Arterton in i-D magazine. But my personal favourites are the Giles shades - which look wonderfully cartoon-like.



I haven't seen any good versions of this look on the highstreet yet, so if you want in on the action it looks like you are going to have to go to the top. If you're not really one to follow trends (something tells me the Wang shades will have a rather short shelf life as they're so 'it') then these Linda Farrow cat-eye frames are the best alternative. They're distinctive but less obviously "on trend", if you know what I mean.


Linda Farrow Luxe Cat-eye-frame snakeskin sunglasses

Are you into this look? Which designer do you think designed the best OTT shades this season?

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Halle Berry for the September Issue?

Rumour has it Halle Berry will cover the September issue of US Vogue this year. I look forward to the September issue all year, so I'm definitely intrigued by this choice. Charlize Theron covered last years issue, and if I'm perfectly honest I really didn't like the cover, so I'm hoping this September will be a lot better.
Halle wouldn't exactly be my first choice for the September issue, I'd rather see a model, but it's very rare to see her on a magazine cover these days so at least it will be something original. The last (and first) time Halle covered US Vogue was back in December 2002, where she posed in a James Bond themed setup with Pierce Brosnan, photographed by Annie Leibovitz.



There's no word yet on who might be photographing Halle, or on the theme of the shoot, but I'm crossing my fingers and praying it's a good shoot.
Do you think Halle is a good choice for the September issue?

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Re-Fashioning Christina

Last night Christina Aguilera held a release party for her new album, Bionic. I've been a big Christina fan since her Genie in a Bottle days and have had Not Myself Tonight stuck in my head for most of the week.
I'm glad Christina has returned, after a long break, but I'm getting a little annoyed at all the 'oh, she's copying Gaga' remarks. Sure Lady Gaga has definitely raised the game in terms of fashion (why do you think Beyonce suddenly reinvented her look?) but Christina was doing the OTT skinny-blonde thing long before Lady Gaga came along. Remember the poodle hair for Lady Marmalade...
So far I think Christina is doing OK with her wardrobe. The Versace dress she wore to the MTV Awards wasn't bad, and then there were the gorgeous Louboutin boots that she wore for a performance this week.


I was actually lucky enough to meet the Louboutin boots in the Glamour fashion cupboard a few weeks ago, and they are insanely beautiful. Christina is lucky to have grabbed a pair. I'm sure she'll wear them again as she loves her Louboutins.

Even though her comeback look has been relatively strong I'd like to see Christina step up her game and pull out some big A/W looks. At the moment she seems to be into cut-out details, dark colours and anything with a hint of sex appeal. For her next red carpet appearance I would love to see her in something more directional, and the lace-detail dresses from the Emilo Pucci and Christopher Kane fall collections would be perfect.


The slightly gothic vibe to the Kane dress would be a very interesting choice for Christina, don't you think?
And as for her performance wardrobe I would really like to see her in the embellished hot pants from the Dolce & Gabbana collection as they remind me a little of Michael Jackson's stage costumes. You can never go wrong with a Jackson wardrobe reference on stage.


And for a TV appearance the cut-out dress from the Versus collection would be a great choice. It has that naughty vibe that Christina loves so dearly and is also a great label to be seen in at the moment.

What do you think of my choices for Christina? And what do you make of her comeback wardrobe so far?

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Vintage Red Carpet: Maggie in Prada



Although 2008 doesn’t really count as ‘vintage’ for the purpose of this post lets just say it does. As it sounds a hell of a lot better than old, right?
So it’s July 2008 and Maggie Gyllenhaal is promoting The Dark Knight in Tokyo. She needs a dress that is sexy, cool and looks great for the cameras. So obviously she chooses this orange lace number from the Prada A/W 2008 collection.
It’s one of my favourite Maggie looks of all time. A real love it or hate it piece.

Did you love it or hate it back then? And do you still feel the same way now?

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How Very Sofia
I've just had a flick through the Marc by Marc Jacobs Resort 2011 collection and I'm in love. You know Marc has always been a favourite of mine, so it's hardly a shock that I love this collection.
The clothes all have that lovely worn-in casual vibe, and could probably fit seamlessly into any wardrobe. Who wouldn't like a silky pink sundress, and a flirty strapless number?
I think the reason I like the collection so much is because the styling reminds me of Sofia Coppola. As one of Marc's besties I'm sure her effortless way of dressing has shaped his vision of the 'Marc woman', and I can imagine her wearing many of these designs.





None of the looks made a statement in the way that mainline Marc pieces do, but that's not the point of Resort, is it? These are clothes designed to be worn. And I'd happily wear any and all of them.
What do you think of Marc by Marc Resort?

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The Girl Crush of Summer 2010

Last summer everyone went crazy for Isabel Lucas, who had perfected that relaxed summery look we all crave. Isabel has gone off the radar a little though, leaving room for a new summer style icon. Enter Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.



Ever since Rosie was papped (and named one of the best dressed) at Coachella Festival she has been slowly climbing her way up the Hollywood ladder. She's stated dating Jason Statham and has just replaced Megan Fox in Transformers 3. Not too bad, hey?
But the real selling point is Rosie's wardrobe. I love this simple grey maxi dress, which she has paired with a classic pair of aviators and a super-desirable bag. It's a fail-safe look, and very LA.

Are you a fan of Rosie's style?

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The 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards

The CFDA Awards took place in New York last night, which I had been looking forward too since the Met Gala. Sarah Jessica Parker promised she'd wear a McQueen dress to the awards, and she stuck to her word. I absolutely love this dress and I think it's a great choice for SJP, but I she could have dressed it up more. The pile of fabric on the floor and her rather uninspiring hairstyle brings the look down a notch.


Gwyneth Paltrow is the opposite of SJP. The dress isn't really newsworthy on its own, but with Gwyneth's super-toned-body and her slinky up-do it looks stunning. A great example of how to work a black dress. Gwyneth really works the Michael Kors All-American vibe, don't you think? It would be great to see her wearing Kors more often, and maybe even some Calvin Klein.


And as for the models, Daisy Lowe continues to look great in anything and everything, and Jessica Stam went for the sheer black maxi dress. I love her necklace, it's a great touch.

What did you make of the CFDA red carpet?

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