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Thursday, 17 March 2011

Shoe lust: Olivia Rubin for Dune

Hi guys,
Yesterday I went for a sneak peak at the Olivia Rubin for Dune collection. I can't resist a good shoe, so I was excited to see what the collection looked like. I was also excited by the gin cocktails and the dune branded cupcakes: officially yum! The capsule collection is made up of three bags (2 of them clutches) and twelve shoes with varying heel heights: predictably, it was the super high heels that I loved the most!
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This pair was Olivia's favourite: she was wearing them with chinos at the event, and they looked fantastic: definitely the most eye catching pair out of all of the designs, with a simple shape but a really amazing print. The boldest of the three prints used in the collab. I love monchrome and I love oversized bows, so the next pair were ones that caught my eye:
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Ahh, flats. The do what they say on the tin: nice enough, but it's hard to get excited about a classically cut pump. If you prefer to nod to the nude trend, and all things girly and pretty, then this next print could be for you. It's the same print as the first vibrant one, but in more muted colours:
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I don't normally go for shoes with fabric heels 1. because i'm a leather obsessive and 2. because I usually manage to scuff them within about 10 minutes, but I think i'd be prepared to make the exception for some of these!

The collection landed in selected stores and online today, and is also available in Selfridges, and will no doubt sell out quick, so if you fancy any of this lovely foot porn, you should probably check it out sooner rather than later!

Love, Tor xx

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Primark picks of the week: Spring is here!

Hi guys,
I had a quick wander along Oxford street on Monday night, and just couldn't resist taking some snaps of the new Primark window displays: Primark has such fast turnaround of stuff that they never get anything in early. What they have in stock they expect to sell. That means that if they have got their spring stock in, it is officially spring! Photobucket
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Things I want from the pictures above:
-The brown and navy maxi dress in picture 1.
-The black and tan midi dress (which looks like separates) in picture 1.
-The tan tassled bag in picture 2.
-The floral dress, the yellow blouse, and the cream and tan brogues in picture 3.

Mostly, I have fallen back in love with Primark again. I'm still avoiding shopping there, because I still want to invest in better quality longer lasting pieces. But I am finding there is more and more I want to buy from Primark, which hasn't happened for a long time. For the past two seasons I think they really went off the boil: the trends weren't quite right, the fit was appalling, the quality looked as horrible as it was. But now: well now, I want to shop in Primark again, and I have to fight the urge. This season's ladylike and seventies trends are being catered for perfectly. And there are at least 13 tees I really want to pick up for my summer holidays too!

Love Tor xx

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Color Day: Erin go Bragh

Roughly translated as "Ireland Forever", the phrase "Erin go Bragh" is a common phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland.  Saira is definitely not Irish and Jen is not quite sure what she is, but lucky for us, in the U.S. you don't need to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. St. Patty's Day is known for many things from leprechauns and rainbows to drinking Guinness and eating cabbage.  But, for most of us it is simply associated with the color green and the lush rolling hills of the "Emerald Isle:". Planning a springtime wedding or event?  Embrace the luck of the Irish with this inspiration board featuring shades of green and joyful clovers.


St. Patty's Day "Erin go Bragh" Wedding Color Inspiration Board




May the road rise to meet you.


XOXO
Jen & Saira