Editor’s Letter

Editor’s Letter

My New Favourite Item In My Wardrobe…

Some of you may have already seen on the Uptown Twirl Twitter that last weekend I went shopping at Hermès!

And this is what I brought…

A stunning Hermès scarf in delicious pink!

This exquisitely beautiful scarf is already my absolute favourite item in my wardrobe! I would go as far to say, one of my most loved pieces of all time! The colour is divine and it feels so luxurious to wear.

About The Hermès Scarf… Hermès scarves are woven from the silk of 250 mulberry moth cocoons. Hand-painted using multiple silk screens, they are truly works of art! Only two scarf collections are released by Hermès each year, along with re-prints of the most popular designs and limited editions. Since 1937, Hermès have released over 2500 scarf designs, the most recognised being their equestrian creations.

J’aime mon carré! (I love my scarf!)

Style photos featuring my beautiful scarf coming soon…

In the meantime, what is your favourite item in your wardrobe? xx

Espresso News

ESPRESSO SHOT OF NEWS…

Your Fabulous Fashion Scoop

3 Espresso Shots Of Fashion News

Lawsuits, Controversy & the beautiful Reese Witherspoon all feature…

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Reese Witherspoon’s US Vogue Controversy

Reese Witherspoon graces the May 2011 Vogue US cover and her feature interview has caused a little controversy online. When interviewer Jonathan Van Meter began asking Witherspoon questions about fashion, it is reported she quickly finished his sentence and her tiny comment hasn’t made some of the fashion pack very happy. Van Meter began “People who love fashion often …”, before Witherspoon finished “Lack perspective?” – with apparently a “comically judgmental look on her face”.

Her photo editorial for this issue is spectacular though. Wearing divine gowns by Dior, Narciso Rodriguez, Dolce & Gabbana and more; I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Old-Hollywood glamour and whimsical magic of the shoot! Simply Darling!

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Christian Louboutin Sues For Use Of Red Soles

Last week Christian Louboutin filed a lawsuit against Yves Saint Laurent for a pair of YSL red pumps with red soles (pictured far right).  The red suede shoes with matching red soles are apart of the Spring / Summer 2011 collection which also features other coloured soles. Purple shoes with purple soles,  navy shoes with navy soles and so on.

Louboutin began using red soles in 1993 and filed for trademark protection in the US in 2007. In January this year, a lawsuit was also filed against Carmen Steffens of Brazil for the same alleged trademark infringement (heels pictured right).

In an official statement for Carmen Steffens this week it was said, “We are ready to provide unassailable evidence that we have been using coloured soles, especially red, before Mr Christian Louboutin popularised his.”. Watch this space…

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Miu Miu’s Spring / Summer 2011 Ad Cleared

The UK Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) has investigated whether the latest Miu Miu campaign is ‘responsible’ to be shown. The campaign starring Kasia Struss, was placed in question for Struss’ slim frame. Two people had complained about the ad citing that the model was “significantly underweight”.

In its official verdict the ASA reported “We considered that the ad was typical of those used for fashion products and that the model did not look significantly underweight. We therefore concluded that the ad was not irresponsible.”

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What is your fashion news this week? xx

photos from grazia.com.au / vogue.com / net-a-porter.com / google images

Accessories

Accessories Feature

Step Out Of The Shade…

Be bold… Make an Unforgettable Statement In Some Spectacular Shades

Entitled ‘Eye On You’, Elle Italia introduces some seriously chic sunglasses from the Spring / Summer 2011 runways

Featuring Hana Soukupova and photographed by Alexei Hay, Elle Italia’s bold styling of summer’s must have accessory is refreshingly fun! Love the bold styling and colourful, chic shades. Starring frames by Fendi, Prada, John Galliano, Emilio Pucci, Giorgio Armani, Chanel and more; this quirky editorial is simply darling! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!

Are you lusting after some delightfully delicious shades? xx

 

Photos from fashiongonerogue.com

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