Monday, 11 April 2011
Sunshine-induced Wishlist
With the sun being out in all it's glory this weekend, my thoughts have turned to my summer wardrobe wishlist.
A few coveted items:
1. These simply delectable Charlotte Olympia 'Tutti Frutti' pumps- I think even just for the name I would love these (takes me right back to eating ice cream in summer with my Dad when I was little), but then they have the looks to match- look at them! Fruit-tastic. The beauts are competing on my fantasy wishlist (sigh) with the Prada Made In India woven multicoloured numbers already lusted over today below. These have been on my radar for a little while, since seeing some incredible campaign shots (interestingly, styled by the talented Valentine Fillol Cordier, style muse du jour)and now they're finally available at Matches
2. A pair of denim and/or (preferable the former) coloured cut-off shorts. The denim pair are by Ksubi, a brand founded by two Australian punk-rock surfers and the red pair by Maje, one of the recent exodus of cool Parisian brands, both of which I was excited to recently discover (a tad behind the fash pack I suspect!). Serious summer-wardrobe-staple potential.
3. A nice bright blue nail polish, like Topshop's Limited Edition 'Zenith' shade. After falling in love with my new Illamasqua orange lipstick I thought it's only right and proper that I roll with it as regards summer beauty brights.
All ideally to be worn together with a peasant-style floaty top and lovely wide-rimmed straw sunhat. I love wishlists.
from the Charlotte Olympia S/S 2011 campaign
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Prada Made In India
Prada's Made In India range combines, with aplomb, two things close to my heart: India and fashion artisanship. I've always been completely awe-inspired at the sheer talent of India's craftsmen on family trips back to the motherland, which instils in me such pride in my heritage.
The items in the Made In campaign have been produced using traditional techniques, materials and craftsmanship from the world over.
India: clothing made using Chikan (an ancient embroidery technique that my Mum's been wearing for years), PUMPS (want, want, want) and bags conjured up using an age-old method of weaving fabrics. Peru: items of wool knitwear using peruvian 'campesinos'. Japan: jeans from world's most sophisticated denim manufacturer. Scotland: trad tartan wool knits.
Applaud to Mario Prada, Miuccia's grandfather, for scouring the globe to seek out the very best of global artisanship and to the ever-forward-thinking Miuccia for championing it today in this way.
Meeting the Made In India ballerina flats, pump-to-face, in Selfridges' beautiful Shoe Lounge only confirmed to me, in my day-dreaming little mind: I want these ballerinas on my feet right now please. Absolute beauties.
PRADA
The items in the Made In campaign have been produced using traditional techniques, materials and craftsmanship from the world over.
India: clothing made using Chikan (an ancient embroidery technique that my Mum's been wearing for years), PUMPS (want, want, want) and bags conjured up using an age-old method of weaving fabrics. Peru: items of wool knitwear using peruvian 'campesinos'. Japan: jeans from world's most sophisticated denim manufacturer. Scotland: trad tartan wool knits.
Applaud to Mario Prada, Miuccia's grandfather, for scouring the globe to seek out the very best of global artisanship and to the ever-forward-thinking Miuccia for championing it today in this way.
Meeting the Made In India ballerina flats, pump-to-face, in Selfridges' beautiful Shoe Lounge only confirmed to me, in my day-dreaming little mind: I want these ballerinas on my feet right now please. Absolute beauties.
PRADA
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