{Wardrobe Wednesday} Lips Rings

This Wardrobe Wednesday features a save or splurge component which doesn't quite apply to me because — let's face it — I had to go be all greedy and buy both. To be fair, I ordered the CC Skye version online before I knew Forever 21 carried a fun, Lulu Frost-inspired version for a fraction of the price. Woe is me. Regardless, I felt the need to have both. Because really, after shelling out over 100 big ones for a trend item, what's five more.

The verdict? Despite the aforementioned trend (read: fleeting) nature of the design, I actually much prefer the CC Skye version. It's smaller, more streamlined and far more flattering to wear, translating to 20x more use than it's inexpensive counterpart... So on a cost-per-wear basis, the CC Skye version is actually a way better deal, right? Oh come on, humour me.

In other news, congrats to Kirsten Butler for winning a copy of Alexa Chung's new book, "It" — Enjoy, girl! 

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{Wardrobe Wednesday} The Féline Beanie

 

Something about Brian Lichtenberg's quirky, tongue-in-cheek approach to apparel design has captured the hearts of many a fashion phile, earning him a cult following for his Homiés, Ballin and — my personal favourite — Féline Meow roster of designer-inspired logos. Equal parts homage to, and rejection of, the Hermès, Balmain and Céline power labels from which the line was built, Lichtenberg's tees, sweatshirts (I have my eye on this one) and head wear are undeniably undeniable.

 

I don't know about you guys, but for me, it's official: A new obsession is born... So burrrr-ing (get it?) on the Lichtenbergs!

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{Wardrobe Wednesday} The Leather Cap...

Remember a little something called Wardrobe Wednesdays? New readers to AiF won't be familiar with it (it last ran in August 2012!), but basically it was a weekly feature where I would highlight beloved items from the depths of my closet... Basically a "sartorial show-and-tell," if you will. So after much thought (and a little shopping), I thought it might be fun to resurrect the series!

First up — the hat. More specifically, the leather baseball cap. It seems like these badboys are popping up in every store, website and, well, head lately, making them the perfect inaugural (if something can be inaugural twice) WW item. Not to have a total 90's Janet Jackson moment on you or anything, but this is a look that I'm planning on wearing the heck out of this fall.

From oversized sweaters and jeans, to more polished, dresses-n-blazers kinds of days, this Bop Basic beauty is going to be making appearances left, right and center... Kind of like the Kardashian of headwear.



Thanks for reading friends, and be sure to let me know what your thoughts are on WW's return! xx

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Highlights of LCM

I haven't really talked much about men's fashion on my blog but since London's Men Collections has just finished I thought I'd do a sort of summary of the highlights (or lowlights!) of the past 3 days. Although, I do love looking at men's fashion, I always find that things seem to repeat. The same suits always turn up or the same trousers are everywhere. This season seems to have mixed things up a bit (there are some very out there designs) with a larger variety. So here goes...

MONDAY

John Smedley

An interesting mix of leggings and striped jumpers!

Topman Design

Loads of different styles in this collection, though a lot of baggy trousers and plenty of layers. 

Lee Roach

 This collection was all about simplicity - every design was either black or/and white. 

MAN

Yes I agree - a bit weird, but it was actually one of my favourite collections. Check out the rest of the designs if you have a chance. 

Hunter Gather

Fashion East

 This definitely wins the award for one of the weirdest collections - footballs for shoes and a bucket for a hat. 

Meadham Kirchoff

Hackett

TUESDAY

Nicole Farhi

 Definitely one of my favourites. Simple but effective.

Aitor Throup

Jonathan Saunders

I'm obsessed with the colours in this collection.

Christopher Shannon

Martine Rose

Savile Row

Alexander McQueen

Sibling

 Yes, I laughed out loud too.

James Long

WEDNESDAY

JW Anderson

Shaun Samson

Katie Eary

The prints are great in this collection.

What do you think of these collections? Which were your favourite?

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