Style Spotlight - Khloe Kardashian

 I am a huge Kardashian fan. Their show is so funny and entertaining, and forget everything else, they are a really close family and to me that is so admirable and sweet. Plus, the three main sisters have impeccable style - but I'm gonna start with Khloe's. She has a really great shoe collection, as you can see from the cray cray Louboutins she's working whilst walking in LA above. A basic sweater and leggings allow the shoes and the statement Balenciaga bag to add real impact.

 A cute summer look, giving some great ideas for when the weather gets warmer.

 Again working the drapy tops with leggings and bold accessories.

 This dress is so elegant and fits her perfectly. The print is daring and quite sinister but still has an electric femininity to it. So beautiful.

 Burberry trench and boots - LOVE. Especially wth her height.

 How to look cute at the airport 101

Love the 70's flared jeans paired with a cute motorcycle jacket and neutral heels.

Doesn't a Birkin just always work? ALWAYS.

 Blackberries, sky high heels and micro minnies - Kardashian staples. Work it girls.

Don't forget coiffed hair - I've seen so many celebrities stepping out with unkempt hair of late, and I love that Khloe's is always glossy. Little touches like styled hair and manicured nails make such a big difference, they are like the icing of the otufit and really help you to look polished.

Kany West - Moodboard

So I got a lot more views for my Style Spotlight for Kanye West, and thought I would be a little bit more creative, and give a few more images of this hip hop style ambassador, but put into a collage/moodboard. Sometimes when you put images into these formats they make it easier somehow to draw inspiration from them. So enjoy, and hope you find some inspiration in Kanye's bold looks.

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Current Crushes

I officially began shopping for Spring this week, as I finally got time to actually chill and walk around the mall in search of inspiring new items! I fell in love with this , relaxed blazer from River Island. It will add such a punch to any outfit, and the colour is flattering on any skin tone, to add that burst of summery cheer.

 This gorgeous fragrance is the perfect scent to help you step lightly into Spring...so dreamy and light.

This is another River Island buy which I had to buy! I love the crazy print but the fact that it's a wearable item, a skinny jean. Will for sure be wearing these a lot come Summer.

 And of course... Spring fashion publications..the covers alone are enough to get you all girly and giddy. This is for sure the girliest season we've seen in a while, and I'm all for it. Embracing femininity is what I feel makes women look their most beautiful.

London College of Fashion ' 'Your Future in Fashion' Seminar review

Yesterday I attended a seminar at the London College of Fashion called 'Your Future in Fashion'. It was for one day only, and I thought I would give a quick review about it. It was an intense but very informative day, focussing on informing students about key areas within the industry such as branding and merchandising, styling, trend forecasting and PR and media. The day was run by Toby Meadows, Fashion Business Consultant and best-selling author of 'How To Set Up and Run a fashion Label'. He was by far the best seaker of the day. He was very friendly, and encouraging but still gave very realistic advice to the students. For anyone looking for an overview of different areas of the industry that they might like to work in, this course is a great option for that initial information before making more specific choices.

I have included some pics of the school's John Prince's Street location, as well as some pics from a small exhibition they had on about innovative design with new materials and techniques.

Oscars 2012 - My Best Dressed

Hi guys! So I'm sorry I have been a bit MIA recently, but there has been so much to do! But I'm back with, of course, my breakdown of my favourite Oscar looks from this year. I thought this year was a great moment for Oscar fashion as I felt a decided movement away from your typical, Cinderella-1000-layers-of- tulle dresssing. Maybe this says something about the modern approach to red-carpet dressing, if, on the most glamorous one of them all, these stars are defining glamour and femininity as something more than just the typical 'big ballgown'? That's not to say that there wasn't fantasy, becasue that's what couture is all about, but its fantasy in a more forward-thinking way. So here we go...

 Jessica Chastain was my official best-dressed of the night. I think we all expected to see her in saccharin sweet confection, but instead she stepped out in this glorious McQueen gown. And she killed it. I love the dark glamour of this gown, but the fact that its insane gold embroidery gives it that regal elegance appropriate for a nominee to wear it what makes it the right choice for her. I love the easy but still glamorous hair and just thought this look was overall perfection.

 I think my first post ever was about Elie Saab, and you'll come to know how obsessed I am with his designs. It was from drooling over his collections on style.com (which, yes, I still do,) that I really first fell in love with fashion and the potential it holds for high-stake glamour. Mila Jovovich looked radiant in this bold asymetrical gown. I loved the red lip and that strong shoulder.

 Zuhair Murad is another designer who simply makes beautiful clothes that women look even more beautiful. Jennifer Lopez seems made for this gown, her body looks incredible (I mean, do I even need to say that) and its that dramatic, exuberant style we know and love about this multi-talented star which made this one of my faves from the night. I am a huge fan of the chic updo and love that she didn't over-do accessories. It keeps the look bold but clean, beautifully balanced by the romantic and soft shade of the dress.

 Michelle Williams in Vuitton. Such a gorgeous shade and just so innocent and sweet, but with a hint of sexy that is not vulgar or in-your-face. The tiers of beautiful chiffon are decadent but never excessive. Magical.

Finally, Gwyneth Paltrow in Tom Ford. This is not usually the type of look I like, I'm definitely more of a maximalist when it comes to fashion, but honey when Tom Ford touches something - you know it's gonna turn to gold. Or in this case, a white-hot, powerful statement that perfectly shows off Paltrow's Tracy Anderson-toned figure. I LOVE the cape. Its is so not easy to take risks on this carpet, but I think this one was sleek, chich and an overall winner.

Style Spotlight - Rachel Zoe

 Not only is Rachel Zoe, probably the most famous stylist around, she also displays her own personal taste impeccably on herself. I love her show 'The Rachel Zoe Project' - you guys should check it out, even if only for hearing the ridiculous but hilarious 'Zoe-isms'. She mixes a relaxed 70's inspired California chic, with a sharper East Coast sensibility.

This is Zoe in Marc Jacobs, I did the love the harem pant when it was having its moment, and with those killer platforms look amazing. The one thing I find quite signature to Rachel are her amazing jackets/coats/gilets. She really knows how to work outer wear to killer effect.

Simple, chic but still so dramatic. I love the olive Birkin with the black jumpsuit and chunky jewellery.

See what I mean about the amazing coats?

I love the flared jeans that Rachel works, mind you ALWAYS with a huge heel underneath to get that gorgeous line. The skinny has really doinated so much in recent years, but I think we shouldn't forget how fabulous, not to mention flattering, the 70's flare can be.

A gorgeous monochrome outfit.

I am loving these boots!

 The black ruffles are daring and sophisticated. All in all, definitely a fan of the Zoe Camp.

Style Spotlight - Kanye West

I am a huge fan both of Kanye West's style and his music. I mean, tell me you haven't got through those last minutes of a gym sesh without 'Stronger' to motivate you? I love how Kanye incorporates his innate hip-hop sensibility with a more dapper sense of style. This is a man who once said he would like to intern for Louis Vuitton and just this year debuted his very own womenwear line, at which the Olsen sisters were sitting front row. Suffice to say, he has a deep appreciation for fashion, and isn't afraid to take risks, something by now you will know I admire in people when it comes to their dresss sense.

Now, I'm usually not a fan of the 'high tops with a suit' look but I must say Kanye pulls it off. Love the white bow tie and shades- indoors.

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Love the LV scarf and striped blazer with jeans in a classic dark wash.

I love red statement pieces on men, either blazers as Kanye West has worn here, or red skinny jeans. Even a red v neck t-shirt with black skinny jeans could look awesome.

The colourful loafers really stand out with the basic palette of the rest of the outfit. I love how the chunky knit scarf gives it some texture though.

As I said, adore statement red pieces on men. Just something about that colour. Can't help but notice the awesome camof print LV duffel bag.