VIVA NORADA: March 2013

Sunday 31 March 2013

Love That Look: Miroslava Duma

Miroslava Duma is someone who's style I enjoy following, mainly because each time you see her she always makes it different than the last time. One day you could see her wearing something quite Avant-garde but then the next time it could be a simplistic and refined outfit and usually I love the more simple of her looks, but I always salute her for being creative and bold at other times. So this brings me to my point for this post, it's Mira in one of her more simple, but still as striking looks. I love every piece individually and even more as an outfit, I especially love her bright green Chanel Lego clutch which was one of the featured items in my Spring/Summer 2013 wish-list. There is nothing more to say other than this is a really stylish look and most importantly it looks comfortable, which is always good!

Photo credit: VOGUE Russia

Monday 25 March 2013

Shopping: Shoes- The Best In Stores For Spring Summer 2013

As Spring is technically upon us (even though the weather is saying different) and Summer is around the corner, I become more curious as to what shoes are in stores and online at the moment for the season ahead. So I decided to do a feature of my picks of the best shoes out there at the moment for Spring/Summer and I kept everyone in mind and have done a mix of some designer and some more affordable. I always love when a new season falls upon us when we have seen all the designer collections months in advance that when the season finally begins- what elements and styles the high street stores have taken from those collections and how they have been modified to suit more affordable prices. Sometimes it is nice to find a lookalike product when you might not be able to afford the real thing at that moment in time and there are a few of my choices in this feature that I can see which designers the design have been influenced by. So for now I shall leave you to browse my selections, get your wish list at the ready (just in case!) and happy shopping!

Neiman Marcus

Loeffler Randall- Odile floral espadrille tennis shoe £135.99 €159.56 $195

Stella McCartney- Faux-python cork wedge £380.08 €445.96 $545

Valentino- Rockstud patent leather sandal £624.17 €732.35 $895

Chloé- Open-heel metallic leather flat, Gold £414.95 €486.87 $595

Charlotte Olympia- Kitty embroidered cotton slipper, Rose £505.62 €593.25 $725

Manolo Blahnik- BB suede high-heel pump, Orange £414.95 €486.87 $595

Balenciaga- Giant nickel studded t-strap wedge £693.91 €814.18 $995

Chloé- Groove t-strap flat gladiator sandal £470.75 €552.33 $675

Prada- Single band satin & metallic leather sandal £550.95 €646.44 $790

Valentino- Naked rockstud slingback, Black £903.14 €1059.66 $1295

Miu Miu- Studded strappy sandal £345.21 €405.05 $495

Giuseppe Zanotti- Suede t-strap flat sandal £592.79 €695.53 $850

TOPSHOP

MONUMENT2 tassel loafers £32 €42 $64

HIPPY woven detail sandals £24 31 $48

NICHOLS2 part plait sandals (other colours) £45 €59 $90

HUDSON bolero tapestry slippers £100 €130 $200

FAZE2 part embellished sandals (other colours) £45 €59 $90

WHISPERED cross over wedges £42 €55 $84

ZARA

Medium height sandal £39.99 €49.95 $79.90

Patent sandals with ankle strap £69.99 €69.95 $99.90

Fabric slipper £29.99 €39.95 $49.90

Chain sandals with metallic heel £59.99 €69.95 $89.90

Strappy sandal with ankle straps £29.99 €39.95 $49.90

Stretch combination print sandals £69.99 €89.95 $129

Studded sandal £39.99 €49.95 $79.90

Pointed slipper £49.99 €69.95 $89.90

Printed leather flat sandal £39.99 €49.95 $69.90

Studded court shoe with ankle strap £49.99 €59.95 $89.90

Matches Fashion

Pierre Hardy- Vertebra sandals £830 €996 $1287

Dolce & Gabbana- Belucci raffia shoes £555 €666 $861

Photo credit: Neiman Marcus, ZARA, TOPSHOP, Matches Fashion

Sunday 24 March 2013

Candice Swanepoel Covers Vogue Espana April 2013 Issue

This is one of my favourite magazine covers in quite a while now, it is the cover of Vogue Espana (Spain) April issue and it feature none other than the beautiful Candice Swanepoel and photographed by Mariano Vivanco. I love it for the fact that it is paired back to the basics with minimal styling, minimal hair & makeup, it's fresh, youthful and reviving a modern style of the classic 90's Vogue covers. I only wish they had not have cluttered up a stunning cover with all that text, it looks messy and unnecessary. Oh well at least Candice shines through and steals the show.

Photo source: facebook/Vogue Espana

Saturday 16 March 2013

Shopping: New Arrivals At H&M

It has been a while now since I've done a shopping feature from H&M and once I went for a browse on their website yesterday I honestly couldn't explain why I haven't done so in so long. H&M is usually my number one spot for great basic pieces that stand the test of time, and wear. Pretty much all of my selections today are great basics that are versatile and could be worn multiple different ways making a different outfit each time, which in my opinion is what makes a great piece of clothing. Here I've chosen some great pieces that would take you all the way through Summer and even re-worked into Autumn and would still be just as fresh and new for next years wardrobe. So for now I shall leave you to browse these pretties and maybe even get you spending, happy shopping!