Trend: Canary Yellow

Here comes the sun... Ok, kindof!   We all knew Canary Yellow was going to be a big and bright SS’13 fashion trend after DKNY tickled us with their NYC Cab hues and then more delicate tones soon followed in the Zac Posen, Jenny Packham and Carolina Herrera spring runways.  On last week’s freezing, snowy EE BAFTA's red carpet, Marion Cotillard (in Christian Dior) and Rising Star nominee Andrea Riseborough (in Vivienne Westwood) bravely led the way, both looking stunning in their LYD (Long Yellow Dresses!)   
Lemon, Canary, Mustard… Get ready for the highstreet to flood with an array of glorious sunshine shades – just add some simple jewellery and pouty red lips... 

Above:  To emulate the feathery Bridget Bardot or Girl-Of-The-Moment Lena Dunham (at this month's Grammy Awards):  Rag & Bone Knitted Ribbed Dress - RRP. £195.00, Nars Nail Polish in Amchoor (designed by Thankoon Panichgul of Thankoon) - RRP. £14.50, Whistles Structured Tee - RRP. £75.00, Topshop Mustard Brocade Cutout Dress - RRP. £59.00.

Debit Buy: Bianca Jones Lotus Flower Necklace

I love this elegant 18ct Gold Vermeil Lotus Flower Necklace (above) designed by award-winning, London-based jeweller Bianca Jones. Inspired by peaceful love, the Lotus Flower signifies purity and beauty.  Delivered to you in a vintage style envelope with a hand-tied ribbon, this is the perfect present for a loved one… or yourself.  But preferably yourself.

RRP. £64.00
 
Bianca Jones' Cards (left) designed and printed by hand in collaboration with the illustrator Tessa Dunlop, are also seriously worth stocking up on. THEY’RE Ace.
 
RRP. £1.60

Valentines Day Gift Guide 2013 - For Him

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”  Dr. Seuss

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Underwater Dogs at Waterstones – RRP. £14.99 £11.24, Persol Black Steve McQueen Sunglasses - RRP. £191.67,  Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 22 at Waterstones – RRP. £25.00 £18.75,  Biscuiteers L.O.V.E Biscuit Tin – RRP. £38.50, Chocolat Factory Ballotin of Chocolate Kisses and Bites - RRP. £8.99,  Classic Pink Burtonwode Boxers – RRP. £26.00, 'Irresistibly Kissable' Card - RRP. £2.75, Izola Botanist Beard Oil - RRP. £25.00

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Condé Nast Travler Photographs 25th Anniversary Collection - RRP. £60.00,  Eclectic by Tom Dixon: Orientalist Scented Candle - RRP. £55.00,  Taylor of Old Bond Street Pure Badger Luxury Brush and Cream Gift Set - RRP. £29.95,  J.CREW Leather-Covered iPhone 5 Case - RRP. £40.00 £23.66, Prestat Zingy English Mint Dark Chocolate Wafers - RRP. £9.99,  ASOS Trainers With Banana Print - RRP. £18.00, Chilli with Cool Lime Dark Chocolate Wafers - RRP. £10.25

Above (Clockwise) L-R: South Devon Chilli Farm Three Chilli Bottle Gift Pack - RRP. £13.50,  Smythson, 'Note To Self' Manuscript Leather Notebook - RRP. £135.00, Tom Ford for Men eau de toilette - RRP. £45.00, ASOS Brogues With Leather Sole - RRP. £55.00, Cookery Lesson at Jamie Oliver's Recipease - From £15.00-£75.00,  J.CREW Tasselled Cashmere Scarf - £95.00,  Happy Socks - RRP. £8.00, Magimix Nespresso Citiz Coffee Machine - RRP. £199.00

Valentines Day Gift Guide 2013

"For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul..." 
Judy Garland  

Above:   Charlotte Olympia Debonaire Heart-Shaped Platform – RRP. £545.00

"A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous." 
Ingrid Bergman

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Charlotte Olympia Delphine Suede Platforms – RRP. £595, Topshop Limited Edition Pearl Swing Dress – RRP. £195.00, Diptyque Rose Duet Candle at Space NK – RRP. £42.00,  Mimi Holliday Lace and Silk Satin Bow Back Knickers - RRP. £37.00,  Lulu Guinness Lipstick Red Snakeskin Lips Clutch -  RRP. £295.00

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Topshop Iris Print Dress - RRP. £42.00, Rosie for Autograph Rose Bra and Brazilian Knickers - RRP. £22.50 & £12.50,  REN Moroccan Rose Bath Oil at ASOS - RRP. £30.00,  Fabulous Frocks at Waterstones - RRP. £14.99 £13.49, Miu Miu Sunglasses - RRP. £225.00,  Harvey Nichols Valentines Hamper - RRP. £70.00

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Cowshed Gorgeous Cow Duo Set - RRP. £16.00,  Charlotte Olympia Debonaire Heart-Shaped Platform – RRP. £545.00 , Mulberry Double Wrap Star Charm Bracelet - RRP. £150.00, Raspberry Marshmallow Fluff at Harvey Nichols - RRP. £2.30, Chloe Love Chloe Eau de Parfum at Boots - RRP. £48.60, Miu Miu Sunglasses - £225.00, Marc by Marc Jacobs Heart Headphones - RRP. £35.00 

Above (Clockwise) L-R:  Smythson 'Everyday I Love You' Notebook - RRP. £35.00, Lauderee St.Valentine Macaroons - RRP. £32.00, Voluspa Japonica Candle at Anthropologie - RRP.£10.00, Limited Edition Pink Bubbly Vaseline - RRP. £3.49,  Shourouk Necklace at Matches - RRP. £372.00,  Olivia Von Halle Lila Sophie Silk Pyjamas - RRP. £330.00,  Phoebe Coleman's 'Love Me Tender' Bracelet - RRP. £66.67,  Pretty Ballerinas Rosario Heart Pumps - £149.00

"Love is a game that two can play and both win." 
Eva Gabor

David Beckham's Short Film for H&M

David Beckham’s short film for his H&M Bodywear line, filmed in Los Angeles by 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' director Guy Ritchie, is HERE!!  Run David Ruuuuuuun!! 

The David Beckham Bodywear Spring/Summer collection is in stores now.

H&M Rock'n'Roll Mansion Collection

When highstreet giant H&M decided to launch a Rock’n’Roll inspired collection, model Georgia May Jagger, the striking daughter of the Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, was a natural choice to front the campaign.  Behind the scene images of 20-year-old Georgia, famed for her bee-stung lips and gap-teeth, were released this month showing the model styled as a 1960s siren and being photographed by Terry Richardson on set in an English mansion.  Georgia has said of the range, “I think music influences fashion and has done so for generations. Music creates a certain mood and then people dress accordingly. I think it’s all quite closely intertwined."

The H&M Rock 'n' Roll Mansion spring/summer 2013 collection launches in H&M stores this month.

David Beckham's H&M advert directed by Guy Ritchie

H&M are so thoughtful.  Just when you feel unable to cope with being back at work, the dreadful weather and January life in general (yesterday was 'Blue Monday!')  they present us with a fresh new dose of pictures featuring Becks in his undies to cheer us up.  'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' director Guy Ritchie has filmed footage of a scantily clad Becks and his pecks in Beverley Hills for the latest H&M advert due out on February 6th. 

"David makes the perfect leading man," said Ritchie. "For me this felt more than a campaign - it was like directing a short film."   The humorous commercials will debut all the collection's new colours, including red and blue, added to Beckham's Bodywear range just in time for Valentine's Day.  David Beckham commented, “working with Guy has been a fantastic experience. I hope everyone has as much fun watching the film as I had making it…”  Probably a whooooooole lot more David.  That’s an (unw)rap! 

Credit Buy: Lulu Guinness Perspex Lips Clutch

Coolest Couple Award at this year's 70th annual Golden Globes?  Without doubt, Helena Bonham-Carter and Tim Burton!  Unconventional, individual and  HOW much do I LOVE  Helena's Lulu Guinness red perspex Lips Clutch?  LOTS. Available here, RRP. £245.00).

All I Want For Christmas Is....

All I want for Christmas is you... And this... And maybe a few of these... Oh, and this too...

Above Clockwise (L-R):  Oliva von Halle Silk Pyjamas - £330.00, Smythson 2013 Soho Diary - £180.00, CandleBarr-Co. Candle at Anthropologie - £20.00,  Stella McCartney Days of the Week Knickers - £130.00, Daisy Jewellery's Stackable Rings - £37.00 each,  Accessorize Rectangular Clutch - £35.00.

Above Clockwise (L-R): Brilliant Books from Amazon...  'Kate: The Kate Moss Book' - £50.00 £42.50, Tim Walker's 'Story Teller' - £45.00 £24.30, Karl Lagerfeld and Carine Roitfeld's 'The Little Black Jacket' - £65.00 £55.25, Mel S.Elliot's 'Colour Me Good Ryan Gosling' - £7.50 £6.00, Camilla Morton's 'Diane Von Furstenberg and the Tale of the Empress's New Clothes' - £12.99 £8.83, 'Grace' by Grace Coddington - £25.00 £21.25.

Above Clockwise (L-R): Madeleine Thompson Cashmere Beanie - £125.00, Olympia Le-Tan 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' Embroidered Clutch from Net-a-Porter - £955, Bliss Spa Snow Wonder Gift Set - £29.00, Charlotte Olympia's Kitty Embroidered Flats - £465.00, Miu Miu Pentagon-frame metal sunglasses at Net-a-Porter - £225.00.

Above Clockwise (L-R):  Apple Mini iPad - From £269.00, REN Duo Gift Set from SpaceNK - £38.00,  Escentric Molecules Molecule 01 from The Conran Shop - £64.50, Floral Print Umbrella from Topshop - £16.00, GEEK Sweater from Topshop - £29.00, Dreyfuss 500 Phone from Graham and Green - £59.95.

Above Clockwise (L-R):  The White Company Cashmere Bed Socks - £32.00, Knitted Bead Necklace Jumper from Topshop - £40.00,  Alice and Olivia LillyAnne Puff Dress from Austique - £360.00, Tom Ford Lip Colour in Flamingo - £36.00, Sarah Chapman Skinesis Ultimate Cleanse at SpaceNK - £40.00, Mou Eskimo Boots in Stone - £170.00.

Above Clockwise (L-R):  Sophia Rogge Silk Scarfs - £190.00 or £270 for personalised, Plates from Anthropologie - £16.00 - £26.00, Anya Hindmarch Studded Leather Cosmetic Case - £225.00. 

Above Clockwise (L-R):  Movies and Music from Amazon... 'Moonrise Kingdom' (DVD) - £11.99, 'Homeland' Season 1 (DVD) - £24.97, 'The Hunger Games' (DVD) - £10.00, Rihanna's 'Unapologetic' (CD) - £8.99, Jake Bugg (CD) - £7.99.

Oh... And World Peace. 

Joseph's Michael Roberts for One T'shirt Launch

Last week I was invited by Joseph to their launch of Michael Robert’s One T’shirts.  The Vanity Fair’s Style Director’s illustrations of the fashion industry’s most iconic faces have been printed onto a series of brightly coloured t’shirts which are now available from Joseph’s Westbourne Grove store. The T-shirts include the faces of Karl Lagerfeld, Tom Ford, Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington and Carine Roitfeld to name just a few.  How much more designer can a t’shirt possibly get? 

Above:  With Joseph's gorgeous PR Alex Eagle (and Grace Coddington!) 

Michael Robert's One T'shirts available from Joseph. RRP. £75.00