Vintage Sunday

My last new feature (at least for now) is Vintage Sunday. Here I'm gonna be looking through archives of magazines and bringing you covers, editorials, adverts and any odd photos I'm gonna find and love. Starting today with a portrait of Karen Mulder on cover of Vogue magazine dating back to April 1991, photographed by Tyen. I was growing up in the time of The Supers and remember she was one of my favorites. Although they were all beautiful (and still ARE!) there was something about her that I really liked. This is a very good cover, simple just concentrating on her beauty. This shows that less is more. What do you think of this?
Have a stylish day.

Party feet - by Christian Louboutin

This is my other new feature, this time dedicated to shoes. Oh yeahhhh, who doesn't like them. I read that Cinderella is a proof that a new pair of shoes can change your life and it's my new motto. So every Saturday as an inspiration for Saturday night, I'm gonna pick a pair of shoes that has caught my eyes that particular week. Starting with the one and only Christian Louboutin. Women and MEN go crazy over his red-soled beauties and they are favoured all over the world. Who wouldn't like to own at least pair. I fell in love with these straight away and yes, it's no coincidence that they are pink. But what an amazing shade. Perfect to add colour to your wardrobe and give a new lease of life to any old LBD. Wearing those, you'll feel like Cinderella and who knows? You may meet your prince charming as well. Available at mytheresa.com.
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Rene Gruau exhibition

Here's a reminder about this great exhibition which is finishing this Sunday I want to urge you to go and see it if you can, before it's too late, as it really is amazing. Rene Gruau was a famous artist who collaborated with Christian Dior and back in the day when ilustration was used more than photography, he did a lot of adverts for the fashion house among other work. The two got on like a house on fire and so Dior gave Gruau a free hand and it was a good decision. His illustrations were different, sometimes provoking and caused a little controversy, but that can never hurt. This collection at Somerset House shows quite a lot from Dior's and Gurau's archives, including sketches, vintage perfume bottles and haute couture dresses, is very inspiring and not to be missed. Photography is not allowed, but I was cheeky a managed to snap few pictures to give you an idea what it's like, especially if you're going to miss it.
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Nicole Richie - from geek to chic

Nicole Richie has come a long way. She covers February issue of Lucky magazine, looking better than ever. When the daughter of Lionel Richie appeared on TV starring alongside Paris Hilton in The Simple Life, she was quite fat (I feel bad for saying this), had a horrible taste in clothes and with all the hair extensions and too much fake tan, she couldn't been exactly described as a style icon. But that was all to change. She famously hooked up with stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe, who transformed her into a beautiful swan. Richie lost weight and even became too skinny at one point, but these days she just looks healthy, happy and glowing. Her style changed rapidly and she is famous for her boho look which suits her so much. Often seen in flowing dresses, loose tunics and pair of jeans, big hats and sunglasses, the improvement couldn't been more obvious. She turned her new found love for clothes into design and has two succesful labels Winter Kate - contemporary womenswear and House of Harlow 1960 - ethnic inspired jewellery. Both collections are easy to wear and affordable. Good business move!
Over the years she experimented with hair colour and few hair styles but now it seems she found herself and looks better than ever. Nicole recently got married and looked absolutely stunning in her Marchesa wedding dress. She has definitely become a style inspiration and I look forward to seeing her new collections, styles and what she gets up to. Good luck to her.
Have a stylish day.

in Winter Kate

wearing lots of House of Harlow jewellery

Stylish home - candles by Tom Ford

Let's face it. Everything Tom Ford creates is desirable. My second new feature for this year is stylish homes and I think it's only fair to start my first post with the creative genius. When I found out he's come out with a Private blend collection of candles I knew I had to have at least one! They not only look very stylish with simple black design and only letters TF printed on them, they will make your house smell gorgeous too. They come in three scents: Tobacco Vanille, Oud Wood and Tuscan Leather. If you've got a burning desire to treat yourself, this is a £50 well spent. Available only at Selfridges at the moment but will be nationwide from February. They are a great way to accesorise your home.
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Carven in Paris

Exciting news for all fashion fanatics. Carven is opening its first store in Paris early this year. If you live there or planning a trip soon make sure you check it out. Created in 1945 this french label oozes parisian chic and affordable luxury through simple but refined designs. The label has been renewed three seasons ago with Guillaume Henry as a creative director and it has been going from strengh to strengh. The SS 11 collection has got great reviews and you can see why. Great designs that won't break your bank. Love!
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Jewelled Wednesday by Aurelie Bidermann

Happy New Year everyone. I hope you enjoyed your New Year's Eve celebrations, wore your most fabulous outfits and entered 2011 with style. Sorry I haven't been able to post until today due to various reasons, but I'm glad to be back. I've got loads of new exciting features for this year and I hope you will enjoy them all and continue reading my style file. Make sure you keep up with what's going on on my twitter and also my facebook page.
My first new feature is dedicated to jewellery. If you've been reading my blog regularly, you must know that I am a BIG fan of jewellery. So I decided to give it a regular post. It's going to be called Jewelled Wednesday and as the name suggest you can expect it every Wednesday. And I'm going to start with wonderful pieces by Aurelie Bidermann. I've discovered work by this talented french designer online at Mytheresa.com and it caught my eye straight away. Beautiful selection in gold and silver tones, they will add interesting touch to any outfit. My favourite is the snake ring, but all the pieces are very pretty. You can check and shop the whole collection here.
Have a stylish day.