I love Jaeger. They make beautifully designed, high-quality clothes and I am the proud owner of some of their clothes. My purse is even from Jaeger. I am not their only fan. Check out Mischa Barton in their SS13 Jacquard tuxedo jacket, embroidered turn up trousers and ivory washed silk blouse.
I went to their AW13 press day to get a sneak preview of their new collection. Let me know what you think.
Playful Promises is beautiful lingerie from a London designed brand. Their lingerie is quirky, cool, playful and a little bit retro. I checked out their SS13 range and I loved it. Here are my top choices. What would you choose from Playful Promises?
I came across Freya Lingerie in the Handpicked Media suite at the Aldwych Hotel for London Fashion Week. I loved their SS13 range. They are innovative in many ways, they do the Deco 365 bra. It is a bra which you can wear under any clothes. It was launched in 2009 and they have sold over 300,000 of them.
If you are a larger cup size then it can be hard to find a bra to wear under most things. That is what makes the Deco great. It can be worn any day under any outfit, and day.
Freya also have a sports bra that not only supports you, but also has coolmax material to wick moisture away from the body and a Polygiene fabric, a silver ion based technology that inhibits the growth of bacteria, which gives an odour free, antibacterial finish. It keeps you fresh no matter how hard you work out.
I have chosen some of my personal favourites from the new season. Glamour also love the purple set. Let me know what you think.
We popped along to the QVC SS13 press day to find out what you will be buying next season.
I love Lulu Guinness. Her quirky bags are beautiful and original. 
Stationary from Anna Griffin. Very elegant. Stationary says a lot about a person. This says all the right things.
I love this Honora bracelet.
Jack Murphy Clara Quilted Jacket.
Kelly Hoppen Buddha.
These Marta Jonsson Peep Toe Court Shoes are divine. I love the red detail.
Nails Inc nail polish. Always a classic.
Nina Leonard Maxi Dress.
Perricone MD Necolletage. Pricey at £123 but it really works.
Tiana B Geometric Print Maxi Dress.
Strivectin Advanced Overnight Serum. Good stuff. Relatively easy on the wallet.
The sun won’t be out for a while, but when it is you will want Ultrasun Tinted Moisturiser.
I love these Lotus Catherine Sandals with a beautiful flower detail.
Brilliant detail on this beautiful cuff bracelet from Rush by Denis Charles.
British knitwear designer Craig Lawrence underwater themed SS13 show was a particular highlight of London Fashion Week. The clothes were metallic with a lot of different textures. Lawrence said that he ‘craved purity’ after his last colourful show and this entire collection was silver or white. Lawrence used kyototex metallic yarn and techno fibres, and as the camera’s flashed the clothes glowed. Absolutely beautiful.
I headed over to the Canon Cinema at Somerset House on Monday to view the Fashion Films playing inside.
Mondays features was an accessories showcase staring Katie Rowlands ‘Ishtar’ S/S13 film. It was a short advert of a tattooed girl running through an old building, body adorned with the collection. The pieces were edgy and sexy with Egyptian style headdresses and armlets added something a little bit different.
Everything in the video I would have worn myself and Katie Rowland is defiantly a great brand for young women looking for some exiting, modern jewellery. However it would have been nice to see more as the film itself was quite short, so a trip to Liberty’s to check out the collection is defiantly in order!
http://www.katie-rowland.com/
Other designers showcasing short films were Zoe Lee, a British shoe designer of whose collection turned out to be cool, fun and funky. Previously tutored by Manolo Blanhik, in January 2012 this year she launched her own collection of luxury woman’s shoes. Zoe Lee clad feet were seen dancing and walking, each shoe having its own name and personality. Really enjoyed watching this video as the brand was portrayed well and each shoe shown clearly. Will be purchasing a pair of Zoe Lee shoes as soon as S/S13 hits the shops!
http://zoelee.co.uk/home/
My favorite short film, which made me laugh was the Mawi “Heiress” video which marks a 10 year landmark for the London based brand.
The film shows a young woman sitting at a dinner table, dressed up as if for a party. Her butler brings over her first dish and she begins to eat.
The camera zooms in on what is thought to be a just a plate of soup, but it turns out a pair of earring is floating inside. Dish after dish is brought out, necklaces in the main course, bracelets in the jelly. The woman goes on the eat each piece of the collection ignoring the food entirely.
The Jewellery itself is luxurious but would be perfect for a younger woman as they were not too over the top or extravagant. Each piece is modern and elegant and would be perfect for a dinner party or event.
Check out the past collections bellow
http://www.mawi.co.uk/
Although I much prefer a good old catwalk show, the Canon Cinema is a good place for small brands to get across their brand aesthetic and portray a mood or feel. It was also nice to sit in the dark away from the hustle and bustle of Somerset House and kick back and relax.
After reading up on the London Fashion Week Shows taking place over the last few days , it soon because clear there was a Not To Be Missed trend hitting our wardrobes this season!
Prints have dominated the catwalk at this year LFW S/S13 shows so much so that I was inspired to go and grab myself a floral print pair of trousers from H & M on my way home!
They were seen at Matthew Williamson though a range of printing styles from blue, purple geometric designs to delicate green tree prints, reminiscent of oriental gardens.
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi showcased monochrome reptilian prints while Peter Pilotto’s creative explosion of their usual bold coloured prints intermixed with monochrome were seen on strait cut trousers and knee length skirts.
A personal favorite was Mary Katrantzou full print looks, inspired by bank notes and postage stamps, which adorned the collection from maxi dresses to trouser top combination.
Not only on the catwalk could prints be seen everywhere, floral to ethnic prints were flaunted around somerset house by blogger, models, designers and the press.
So if there’s one thing to be buying in bulk this season it’s something printed.
This years Merit Award Winner was Heohwan Stimulation S/S13 ….
Heohwan’s collection was classic, clean cut with strong geometric shapes and monochrome prints. Fresh black white and grey looks were splashed with colour through cropped lime green jackets, a floaty orange and yellow coats. The strong lines of the square jacket and tops matched loose elegant trousers and wide skirts creating sunning silhouettes that swept down the catwalk.
Highlights of the collection were the high necked grey trench coat, the leather pieces pierced with holes and the top skirt combination that two twins ended the show.
For anyone who likes a fresh classic modern look the Heowan Simualtion S/S13 is a collection to defiantly look out for.