Picture Perfect: Natasha Poly for Vogue Russia May 2013

This is such a strikingly beautiful shot of Natasha Poly for Vogue Russia May 2013 issue and proves yet again how Natasha can do no wrong and still remains one of my favourite models. She is serving up that sultry/mysterious/confident woman type of attitude in this editorial, and even though the photo is beautiful I only feel that the plain white background keeps this ed from being something spectacular. I still love it though. Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier and styled by Olga Dunina.

Photo credit: Vogue Russia, glossynewsstand

Double Take: Handbags- Tom Ford V H&M

There is one I always enjoy finding when browsing stores is something whether it be clothing, shoes or accessories that is a complete look-alike of something by a high end designer, because lets face it we all love a bargain. Now I do come across quite a lot of look-alike items and it's because of this I decided to start sharing these finds with you which brings me to introduce a new feature on VN called: Double Take, which will be all about showing you more affordable versions of high-end designer pieces. So for my first Double Take feature it's of a handbag by Tom Ford I came across on Neiman Marcus recently and then not long after that I saw another handbag on H&M's website and I thought hmm, that looks familiar and for two bags that look so similar the price tag most definitely is not! I won't go into details about prices with different currencies its difficult to predict an exact price difference but lets just say you would be saving thousands...



Tom Ford - Medium Kidskin Natalia Bag, Black   £2564.81   €3011.53   $3690
at Neiman Marcus





H&M - Shoulder Bag   £14.99   €19.95   $24.95



Photo credit: Neiman Marcus, H&M, Tom Ford

Maison Michel - Spring Summer 2013 Collection

Here is the beautiful Spring/Summer '13 collection from Maison Michel, the Parisian couture millinery extraordinaire, designed by Laetitia Crahay, head of accessories & jewellery for Chanel and Artistic Director of Maison Michel and photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. I have a strong love for the house of Maison Michel and the beautiful designs Laetitia Crahay creates as they always have this effortless and enchanting quality about them whether it's a cat-ear headband or a wide brim hat each piece is beautiful, unique and full of charm. This Spring/Summer collection is no different and some of my favourite pieces featured are the 'Yoko headband', 'Pierce hat', and the 'Bibi Yoko' pieces, but I'll be honest I'd be happy to own any of the pieces I'm featuring here! I hope you enjoy these pretty hats and head pieces.



'Lara rain hats'



'Auguste boater hat'



'Mini Virginie hat'



'André hat'



'Lauren hat'



'Kate & Margherita flower crowns'



'Heidi Rabbit headband and Claudine collar'



'André destroy hat'



'Bibi Yoko'



'Blanche wide-brimmed hat'



'Aby cap'



'Liberty, Angélique and Doris headbands'



'Mélanie boater hat'



'Virginie hat'



'Yoko headband'



'Pierce hat'



'Bibi Yoko'



'Elisa comb'



'Blanche wide-brimmed hat'



'Heidi Rabbit veil'

Photo Credit: Maison Michel



Shopping: New Arrivals at ZARA

 

So, yesterday I went for a browse on ZARA's website to see what new beauties they have online this week and as I was expecting to see a handful of items I would want desperately, I was not expecting to end up wanting no- NEEDING nearly half of their Spring/Summer collection! Obviously the next thing to do was to share everything I loved with you all on VN and this is a very long feature I have to warn you in advance. There are a lovely mix of Spring/Summer linens, pale blue denims, crisp whites, teal green, bright oranges and muted soft prints all in the form of clean and classic silhouettes. I am going to get straight to the clothes now, get your credit cards and/or wish-list at the ready because there is bound to be something here to add to your closet and to put a smile on your face..

Happy shopping!

 



Round neck coat   £69.99   €79.95   $99.90





Long flowing trench coat   £79.99   €99.95   $129





Linen jacket with fold-over lapel   £59.99   €69.95   $89.90





Rustic combination linen coat   £79.99   €99.95   $129





Tuxedo-style blazer   £79.99   €99.95   $129





Fantasy jacquard blazer   $99.90





Jacket with combination sleeves   £59.99   €69.95   $89.90





Draped flowing kimono   £59.99   €69.95   $89.90





Long lace dress   $89.90





Dress with cut-out detail at the back   £49.99   €69.95   $89.90





Asymmetric printed dress   $79.90





A-line sleeveless dress   £35.99   €39.95   $59.90





Plain studio dress with sheer waist   £59.99   €79.95   $99.90





Printed chambray shirt   $59.90





Printed shirt-style blouse   $59.90





Two-tone jeans   £59.99   €69.95   $89.90





Printed wide trousers   £39.99   €49.95   $79.90





Pencil skirt   £29.99   €39.95   $59.90





Loose cropped sweater   $49.90





Sweatshirt with print at the side   £29.99   €39.95   $59.90





Thermofix sweatshirt   $59.90



 

 



Snakeskin-pattern sweatshirt   £59.99   €69.95   $89.90



 



Special oversize linen t-shirt (other colours)   £19.99   €25.95   $35.90



 



Sandal with buckle   £29.99   €39.95  $49.90



 



Ethnic flat sandals   £39.99   €49.95   $79.90



 



Silk satin ankle strap sandals   £22.99   €27.95   $39.90



 



Ballerina with ankle strap   £49.99   €59.95   $89.90



 



Printed clutch bag   £39.99   €39.95   $79.90



 



Coloured methacrylate box bag   £19.99   €25.95   $35.90



 



Rectangular box bag   £29.99   €39.95   $49.90



 



Silver plated necklace with fabric pieces   £17.99   €19.95   $25.90



 



Printed bomber jacket with beading   £69.99   €79.95   $99.90



 



Combination fabric jacket   £59.99   €69.95   $89.90



 



Jacquard cardigan with ethnic patterned trims   £59.99   €69.95   $89.90



 



Embroidered bowling jacket   £59.99   €69.95   $99.90



 



Printed dress with asymmetric skirt   £25.99   €29.95   $49.90



 



Jumper style tube dress   £25.99   €29.95   $49.90



 



Jacquard pattern dress   £29.99   €39.95   $59.90



 



Striped combination jumpsuit   £29.99   €39.95   $59.90



 



Embroidered strappy top   $49.90



 



Striped shirt with pocket   £22.99   €27.95   $39.90



 



Polka dot print trousers   £29.99   €39.95   $59.90



 



Faded ethnic trousers   £29.99   €39.95   $59.90



 



T-shirt with embroidered sleeves   £19.99   €25.95   $35.90



 



Multicoloured slip-ons   £19.99   €25.95   $35.90



 



Flat sandals with rhinestones   £29.99   €39.95   $49.90



 



Fabric wedge ankle boot   £59.99   €79.95   $99.90



 



Suede wedge ankle boot   £59.99   €79.95   $99.90

 

 

 

 

Photo credit: ZARA