Nothing gets between me and Sonia

Not even the prospect of having swine flu (I’ve got every symptom on the list) could stop me from leaving my death bed and going to H&M to stock up on the special Sonia Rykiel range they’ve launched today. Risking life and health (mine and others – although I took my germ gel, must have accessory of the moment) was well worth it, as this range is easily my favourite H&M designer collaboration so far.

I could have easily bought the whole lot, from pink lingerie sets to a black velvet bow dress. Sadly, the prettiest underwear only went up to a c-cup, which, I found rather frustrating. In the end I settled for black velvet pyjama pants and a matching jacket, perfect for lazy Sunday afternoons and so very 40s Hollywood. I also bought a light pink, floor-length silk dress, which can be dressed up – 30s hair, deep red lips- or down – a bit of black leather- as I feel like.

I can’t wait for the spring collection, which will feature Rykiel’s trademark kooky knitwear.

Jimmy Who?

I just can’t get excited about Jimmy Choo for H&M. It’s too glam, too in your face and too bah. I can’t however wait fo the Sonia Rykiel collaboration with the Swedish brand. The first lot – lingerie and accessories – are hitting stores on 5 December followed by a knitwear range in February. Giant bow sweaters, 40s style waist clinchers? I can’t wait!

 

Danke Frau Sander

Thanks to Jil Sander’s new range + J for Japanese retailer Uniqlo I have  found some much needed winter staples.

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I am utterly Faithfull

Topshop have a new range inspired by Marianne. I’d like the white vest top and blue studded heels please.

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Jil Sander for Uniqlo

Now that’s a designer-highstreet collaboration I am seriously looking forward to. Jil Sander will be designing a collection, called +J, consisting of about 40 pieces for men and 100 for women, including coats, jackets, knitwear, T-shirts and accessories. There is no release date yet but it’s expected to launch globally this autumn/winter in all of Uniqlos major shops.

H&M goes grunge

I’ve been to H&M several times this week (lunch breaks…) without spotting a single thing I’d have wanted to buy. Maybe things will change this autumn when their grunge-inspired collection will hit the shop floors. The studded tweed suit is amazing.

via Cyana Trend Land

If I had nice legs

I’d wear this Le Mont St Michel top with cut-off denim shorts.

image: urbanoutfitters.co.uk

Matthew who?

There a

Buire designer for highstreet collaborations that don’t interest me and then there are those that do. I am rather quite excited about Biba’s  Barbara Hulanicki designing a capsule collection for Topshop. The collection launches next Tuesday, 28 April.

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Knitwear as it should be

I’ve meant to blog about this fantastic Simone Shailes for Topshop cardigan for ages. It’s just got the most amazing texture.

images: topshop.com

Blazer crush

Thanks to Style Bubble’s Topshop s/s 09 preview, I now suffer from an extreme case of blazer crush. It’s on top of my wish list!

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