Editor’s Letter

Editor’s Letter

July Inspiration…

My quote of the month is from the darling iconic beauty Audrey Hepburn… “I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls.  I believe that tomorrow is another day, and… I believe in miracles.” 

I love the pure sweetness of Audrey Hepburn’s overtly girly quote and I am determined to embrace her philosophy for July. This month I am all about ‘beauty’ and maintenance – my nails will always be perfectly manicured and I shall be wearing lipstick in an assortment of luscious shades every day. Overdressing is already a forte of mine; however, I am certain it can be taken to a new level for Audrey. Let the challenge begin (I cannot wait)!  

On another exciting note, Uptown Twirl will be turning one on July 10th! Celebrations will commence soon so be sure to watch this space!

In the meantime, here are some of the things that are inspiring me for July….

 

What are your July Inspirations? xx

 

Photos from style.com / cocokelley.blogspot.com / littlebitsoflovely.blogspot.com  / cocokelley.blogspot.com / google images

Style

Uptown Style File…

Olivia Palermo

Olivia Palermo = Très Magnifique

With an exquisite eye for detail, Olivia Palermo is one of the most immaculately groomed, stylish women in the world today.

Gravitating toward the classics – her Hermès Birkin is a staple – Olivia Palermo’s style is timeless chic and effortlessly glamorous.

Putting glamour into the everyday, Palermo’s confident take on laid-back tailoring and feminine style is refreshingly polished. It is after all her impeccable taste and style that regularly sees her top the best dressed lists around the world. The New York City socialite has become one of the most watched style icons of today.

“Fashion is something that interests me on a daily basis – it started when I would see my mother and aunt get dressed up and go out at night in the city.” – Olivia Palermo

The realty TV starlet has previously collaborated with Roberta Freymann to create a series of hand embroidered bib necklaces.  She has been featured in countless magazines, graced the cover of ASOS Magazine and Tatler – who also named her “Girl of the Year”.

Getting the ‘Olivia Palermo’ Look:

To channel the divine Olivia Palermo, opt for timeless basics. Classic essentials that consistently appear in her wardrobe, include;

>> The classic striped shirt
>> Cute ballet flats
>> Tailored jackets and blazers
>> Trench Coat
>> Slim fit trousers
>> The Little white dress (as well as the little black dress)
>> Black tights
>> Statement handbag (preferably Palermo’s Hermès Birkin)

Of her must have items, Palermo has previously said; “I can’t live without my YSL Tribute heels and my Ray-Ban Wayfarers. Everybody thinks it’s the clothing that makes an outfit, but more often than not it’s the accessories.”

Combining her fashion-know-how with immaculate grooming, the other essentials to Olivia Palermo’s style, include – bouncy glossy hair, perfectly flawless make-up, manicured nails and an eye for amazing accessories (particularly to-die-for cocktail rings!)

Do you covet Olivia Palermo’s style? xx

Photos from google images

Espresso News

Espresso Shot Of News

Your Fabulous Fashion Scoop

4 Espresso Shots Of Fashion News & My Top 5 ‘Chic Last Week’…

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Jimmy Choo Sold for £525.5 million

Labelux, a luxury goods group which also owns Bally, has brought Jimmy Choo for what is thought to be £525.5 million. While figures are yet to be confirmed, the future now looks even brighter for the luxury shoe label. Labelux has announced it has plans to expand Jimmy Choo into Asia.

Of the Business deal, Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo President and Co-Founder , has said; “I am immensely proud of all we have achieved over the last 15 years and delighted we are to be part of Labelux, a partner [that] I know shares our values and passion and [that] seeks ambitious growth in the luxury industry. This is wonderful news for the women who are, or who aspire to become, part of the Jimmy Choo lifestyle.”

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Balmain To Launch
New Line

Balmain will be launching a new line targeting a younger customer. Entitled ‘Pierre Balmain’, after the label’s founder, it will be created by a new design team but overseen by the new Creative Director, Olivier Rousteing. Pierre Balmain will feature both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and will be unveiled in September for spring/summer 2012 season.

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Gucci Launches New Documentary Film Award

Gucci announced it will be launching a new documentary film award entitled – ‘Spotlighting Women’s Documentary Award’. The award, with a prize of $50,000 for the winner, is for film-makers highlighting women’s issues. Francois Henri Pinault, PPR chairman, has said of the award, “This award dedicated to stories about women is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of women’s issues such as violence, rights and empowerment to a larger audience.”

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The Six New Faces Of Louis Vuitton

Out with the ‘old’ and in with the ‘new’… and in this case, the very new.  Zuzanna Bijoch, Daphne Groeneveld, Gertrud Hegelund, Nyasha Matonhodze, Anaïs Pouliot and Fei Fei Sun, were announced as the new faces of Louis Vuitton. For the past two seasons, Louis Vuitton has championed more ‘experienced’ models… the Spring / Summer campaign featured – Kristen McMenamy, 46, Raquel Zimmermann, 28, and Freja Beha Erichsen, 23. Then Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell took to the catwalk Fall. And if you recall… this was the collection that attracted criticism when Moss smoked a cigarette back in February.

Changing it up, in this campaign the average age of the ladies is 18. The fresh faced models were shot by renowned fashion photographer, Steven Meisel, for the luxury French fashion label’s Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign. Of the campaign, Marc Jacobs said, “Steven Meisel and I met and decided we would do this wonderful story of beautiful vintage cars, little dogs and fresh-faced young women. It’s a very classic scenario, and of course it suggests travel, but I think we gave it a fresh, modern and sometimes a little bit naughty, tongue-in-cheek spin.”

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Top 5 – Chic Last Week

Stepping Out Looking Ultra Chic Last Week:


1>>  Kirsten Dunst wearing Chloe at a Photo Call in Cannes.
2>>  Rachel McAdams in Louis Vuitton at the New York premiere of Midnight in Paris.
3>>  Olivia Palermo also attended the Midnight in Paris premiere in a chic tuxedo look.
4>>  Cheryl Cole in a Giambattista Valli.
5>>  Penelope Cruz wore Armani in Munich at the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Who was your best dressed lovely? xx

 

Photos from vogue.co.uk / fashion.telegraph.co.uk / style.com / jimmychoo.com

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