Hit and Miss of the Week: Casual Cool

My focus was on the streets of LA and airport entrances this week, as it was all about the casual look. Nicole Richie always looks fantastic in a pair of jeans, and this week she dressed up her simple outfit will a gorgeous scarf. Also looking good was Reese Witherspoon, who has been working the S/S 2010 trends in the most natural of ways.
And though Victoria Beckham doesn't exactly do casual, she was spotted at an airport earlier in the week in that Miu Miu dress. I'd love to see her in some of the A/W pieces now.







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Ashley Olsen Continues to Push Fashion Boundaries

Last night was the YSL Belle D'Opium fragrance launch and I'm sure by now you have seen the pictures of Ashley Olsen's bold choice of headwear. I'm still undecided on this look, mostly because Ashley is so gorgeous she pulls just about everything off.



I don't think I'll be copying this style anytime soon, but remember when she first wore the turban style headband? People hated that at first and you can still buy copies of them everywhere. Ashley is always ahead of the game.

What do you think: is Ashley onto a new trend here or is this a major miss?

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Sneak Peek: My-Wardrobe Fall 2010

Yesterday I popped into the My-Wardrobe showroom for a fashion chat, which quickly turned into a heated discussion about London Zoo. But despite all the talk of lions and tigers I did learn that the A/W 2010 stock (which will slowly be hitting the site throughout the next few weeks) is going to be amazing! So here is an exclusive preview of some of the pieces that will soon be hitting the site, and hopefully landing in your wardrobes not long after.


Sam Edelman wedges and Antik Batik jacket: I think these wedges are such a gorgeous shape and the studded straps make them a great choice for the evening or daytime. And how cosy does the Antik Batik piece look? I'd wear it with slightly flared dark jeans for a Rachel Zoe look.


House of Harlow bracelet and Sonia by Sonia Rykiel coat: Nicole Richie's transformation from reality TV star to fashion design has gone without a hitch, and this gold cuff is sure to be a sell out. Nicole herself is a fan of leopard print coats, and I think this Sonia one would be perfect for her. I definitely love it.


Winter Kate wrap and Beau Coups boot: It's not just Nicole's jewelry that I'm in love with; this printed wrap from her Winter Kate collection is absolutely stunning and these Beau Coups boots are my new obsession. I need them in my wardrobe!

Are you liking the look of MY-Wardrobe's A/W stock? Are any of the above pieces on your wishlist?

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W Magazine on Lunch Break

Ever since I saw W magazine's July cover I knew it would be a great issue. And I've just seen Terry Richardson's W editorial Lunch Break, so I'm super-duper desperate to get my copy now. Give me a fluffy white dog, two Miu Miu dresses, Jessica Stam and New York City and I'm won over.


There's an adorable little video that accompanies the shoot (which was styled by the amazing Alex White) too. But a word of warning: it's filled with shots of the hottest A/W shoes, so if you have a weakness for a fabulous heel you may need to sit down. My personal favourites are the OTT Miu Miu pair.



You can view the rest of the editorial at wmagazine.com.

Please tell me you guys get this giddy over W magazine too...

Alaia, Lanvin and Tom Cruise

Last night the world premiere of Knight and Day took place in Seville. I expected Cameron Diaz to easily upstage Katie Holmes on the red carpet, as Cameron never puts a foot wrong, but last night Katie was on top form in a white Azzedine Alaia dress. Katie wears Armani 95% of the time so Alaia was a lovely surprise, and I think she looked absolutely gorgeous.



Cameron didn't exactly disappoint as she looked lovely in a dark grey Lanvin dress (paired with those Lanvin heels) but I hated her choice of lipstick which made her look a little clown-ish.
I hope Knight and Day has more than one premiere (it's sure to go to LA and London, right?) as it would be lovely to see some more of Cameron on the red carpet. I think Katie won this round, but I can't wait to see what Cameron wears next. Maybe some Chanel?

Who was your best dressed last night? Katie or Cameron?

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Emma's Three Steps to Wardrobe Success

I've always been a fan of Julia Roberts (you seriously can't beat Pretty Woman) so it's little surprise I've quickly taken to her niece, Emma Roberts. It's been great to see Emma go down her own path, and it looks like she has a very promising career ahead of her. On the style side of things Emma is looking strong too. At the 2009 Met Gala she stood out from seasoned red carpet pros in a sequined Versace mini, and has been on a roll since.
Emma has been pushed into the 'young Hollywood' pack along with the likes of Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Momsen, so there's a lot of style competition around. But she appears to have developed a fail-safe look of her own which should keep her on the best dressed lists.


For the red carpet Emma sticks to youthful minis in neutrals. She's been spotted in a Temperley LWD and wore a Marni LBD to the Met Gala this year. Emma is also a fan of Jenny Packham, selecting one of her designs for the Valentines Day premiere.


When it comes to accessories Emma is pretty bold - pairing a Chanel tattoo with a flirty frock. And the clutch she took to the London premiere of SATC 2 was gorgeous, I'm still lusting after it.


And though I haven't seen much of Emma's casual style yet I've fallen in love with her collection of sunglasses. Aviators are a classic and the bright red pair are a lot of fun. Let's just ignore the less than desirable ciggie though...

What do you think of Emma's style so far?

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The Arty Obsession

A year ago I wouldn't have described myself as someone who cares much for jewelry. I always forget to wear earrings, rarely wear necklaces and I can never find bracelets small enough for my mini little wrists. But last April I got a YSL Arty ring for my birthday, and everything changed.
I am completely obsessed with the Arty rings (I've since bought a second) and can spot them a mile away. Anyone who checks Net-A-Porter on a daily basis will know they've stocked up on YSL rings this week. I sadly won't be adding a third Arty to my collection any time soon, but that doesn't mean I'm not constantly looking for gorgeous gems. These rings have all caught my eye recently:


From top left: Yves Saint Laurent Arty flower ring, £115 from net-a-porter.com; Juicy Couture gold Dynasty ring, £60 at my-wardrobe.com; Isharya 18-karat gold-plated tear-drop ring, £105 from net-a-porter.com; ASOS satin covered cocktail ring, £5 from asos.com; Kidada For Disney Couture gold plated Princess & The Frog Lotus Flower Ring, £41 from asos.com; Juicy Couture green cocktail ring, £60 from my-wardrobe.com.

Are you into statement cocktail rings too? What is your current jewelry obsession?

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