Editor’s Letter

Luxury Christmas Wishlist

Dear Santa…

…since I have been a very good girl this year, this Christmas I am writing to you to say…

if you are stuck on what to bring me, here is my ultimate Christmas Wish List. But don’t worry Santa if these gifts aren’t suitable, I will be more than happy with a little something from Chanel!

Lots Of Love Cara xx

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – My Christmas Wish List From Above… Marc Jacobs Metallic lamé and mesh striped dress Givenchy sequined leather pumps Tory Burch crystal-embellished leather ballet flats Mulberry Jewelled Lilly Handbag Coco Mademoiselle Perfume Mulberry Bayswater Oak Leather Bracelet Kate Spade Emma book clutch iPad Diptyque Paris Candles Yves Saint Laurent glass ring True British Alice Temperley by Alice Temperley, Harper’s Bazaar: Greatest Hits by Glenda Bailey, Chanel Luxe by François Baudot and François Aveline & Christian Louboutin by Christian Louboutin. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

What are you dreaming of this Christmas? xx

 

Photos from net-a-porter.com / mulberry.com / katespade.com / google images

Espresso News

ESPRESSO SHOT OF NEWS

4 Fabulous Fashion Shots

Beauty Look Of The Week… Rodarte’s Sun Kissed Glamour

Rodarte’s Fall 2011 collection took inspiration from the American Plains of Terrence Malick’s “Days Of Heaven”. Reminiscent of glowing sunsets, the colour palette of golden wheat hues imitate amber-lit mornings and dusk, while also brightening the complexion.

To achieve the look, start with a flawless complexion and a dusting of bronzing power underneath the cheekbones for added definition. Yellow and golden eye shadow tones are then applied around the rim of the lids, brow bone and in the crease. The inner rims of the eyes are lined with fresh toned pencil, before the look is finished off with a rich copper-berry shade on the lips.

The Rodarte make-up and texturised tresses are prefect for a glowing Summer look.

Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Gowns

The first cover of Kim Kardashian on her Wedding Day has been released. The People’s Magazine cover shows a good glimpse of one of the magnificent Vera Wang gowns she wore on her big day.

It’s been reported that just two days before the wedding Kim hadn’t decided which one of the dresses she was going to wear for her big “I do” moment. Of her chosen gown, Vera Wang said: “It was Cinderella. But Cinderella with a very sexy body. She has a very Liz Taylor or Sophia Loren kind of body and we didn’t want to lose that.” Kim later changed into her two other gowns for the festivities (see sketches below).

Lady Gaga Fashion Label

Lady Gaga and her little sister, Natali Germanotta, are believed to be creating a fashion line.

The line will reportedly be “relatively normal and wearable”, with the pair intending to remodel iconic dresses from the past but with a twist – think of Marilyn Monroe’s white dress but created rubber… interesting!

Marc Jacobs For Dior?

The rumour mill is still in overdrive with reports indicating Marc Jacobs will move to the helm of Christian Dior, while Phoebe Philo will take on his position at Louis Vuitton.

Now Marc Jacobs president, Robert Duffy, has added fuel to the fire by commenting, “[Marc] could do a couture line”. Meanwhile, no shortlist has been revealed by Dior and no date has yet been set for an announcement of who will take over as Creative Director.

Happy Thursday! xx

photos from style.com / grazia.com.au

Fashion

Fashion Trends

Show Your Spots

Dots On Spots On Dots…

From Stella McCartney, to Marc Jacobs, Azzaro and more, designers were seeing spots for Fall!

Romantic, Feminine and ever-so chic – the polka dot returned as the print of the season. From little black dresses to blouses, hats and tights – the iconic spots could be found in a variety of sizes and styles across the runways.

At Stella McCartney polka dots sat on delicate chiffon – overlapping and engaging each other in tiny galaxies of clusters. Meanwhile, Marc Jacobs’ unabashed affair with the polka dot saw models dotty from head to toe – in some looks quite literally. Polka dot berets, handbags and tights finished off his classical silhouettes with an exclamation point.

Effortlessly stylish and delightfully playful, the simple spot is usually associated with a humble vintage aesthetic – think ‘Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini’. Yet this season’s spots seem unmistakably more fresh, sleek and refined. Iconic yet modern.

For dotty perfection… choose your spots on a sexy little black dress, a la Stella McCartney or Lanvin, for timeless, classic style.

Will you be falling in love with the Polka Dot? xx

Photos from style.com

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