Celebrities such as Kate Moss, Beyonce and Kate Hudson are fans of fashion brand Muks (the original Mukluk Boot) which offer style, comfort and pure luxury. For Autumn/Winter 2011 we can see the arrival of the new LUXE Muks range.
Worth every penny the LUXE collection sees a hint of 1970s Bohemia and is made up of gorgeous knee-high wedge styles as well as ankle boots with a Mongolian trim. They are fully-lined with shearling and come in luxury styles of lavish blue fox, sheared Canadian beaver, chinchilla, and Mongolian lamb. The subtle colour palette of brown, black and grey gives this collection versatility and makes them must-haves for the cold months ahead. These are not for the faint hearted!
Studded suede and luxurious fur is what gives the Mukluk its modern feel and look whilst still retaining its Native Canadian Aboriginal and 70s bohemian inspirations. The Original Boot and Classic Half Boot continues in the AW11 Collection but are updated with colour ways in taupe, soul tan and deep blue. Each beautiful style features fur and suede in muted tones, with hand-finished beading in diamond, or more traditional chevron patterns. These ultra stylish boots will fit perfectly into your winter wardrobe. Teamed with a pair of skinny jeans and a chunky jumper, you can’t go wrong!
The Muks Wrap Collection is available in a stunning winter palette of deep blues and moka brown, embellished with three-way stitched beadwork in moss green, sand, chocolate and sage. They are guaranteed to keep your feet cosy and warm and the wrap detailing gives the range a contemporary feel. An added bonus is that they come in short and tall versions too depending on what style you are after!
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Prices from: £175
Muks is available at www.muklukstore.com
Alternative stockists include Harrods and Net-A-Porter
Working the 60s trend has never been so easy! Celebrities such as Kerry Washington and Liv Tyler are fans of this style and it’s no surprise really. Ladylike glamour has never looked so good!
The shift dress is the key to this trend. This frock design is versatile, flattering and ultra chic. From polka dot styles to plain coloured designs there is one for every body shape. Shift dresses are also really versatile too and can be worn from day to night with the simple change of accessories.
Add a pair of retro style sunglasses, a classic patent grab bag and a flower necklace to your day outfit. Little heels will complete the look. For the evening why not choose an embellished style shift dress and team it with an oversized envelope clutch and chunky Mary Jane heels. If you really want to up the glamour and take this trend to the next step then start backcombing your hair for volume and style!
Trailing Oriental Printed Shift Dress, £65 from iStylista.com
60s Flower Dress, £60 from iStylista.com
Livy Print Dress, £115 from iStylista.com
Modern Shift Dress, £160 from iStylista.com
It’s official girls – the Forever 21 store in London has now opened its doors at 360 Oxford Street bringing a slice of Californian chic to the UK! And I can tell you this – it is amazing!
Fans literally queued round the block on Wednesday 27th July 2011 for the grand opening of the store which boasts an impressive 3 floors full of clothes, accessories and shoes. A fashionista’s dream! I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the store before it opened to the public and I just didn’t know where to look. Stylish, affordable clothing lined the walls offering a fabulous range of styles. I wanted everything! Forever 21’s Autumn collections could be seen throughout the store which included Ivy League-style preppy blazers and baseball jackets, Navajo-inspired prints, 70’s bohemian knits and crochets, grungy laces and faux leathers plus a vintage collection inspired by 50’s and 60’s glamour. The vast array of jewellery was impressive too from quirky pieces to more feminine girly designs.
Blogger Bip Ling was there and treated three extremely lucky shoppers in the queue to a personal in-store styling session while roller skating girls served mango ice-cream. Exciting!
Chokers are one of Autumn/Winter 2011’s must have items thanks to Lanvin and Etro. Take inspiration from Cleopatra herself and release your inner Greek Goddess!
Actress Eva Mendes was recently spotted wearing a choker. She chose to wear hers high on the neck, but wearing them lower on the chest works well too. Black and gold look stunning together so why not pick a design that fuses these two shades. They are also perfect accessories for wearing day and night too. Dress up a plain t-shirt and a pair of jeans or wear it with a dress in the evening. They also come in either chunkier or thin styles which is great for teaming them with different looks.
Orit London has a beautiful range of chokers. The online jewellery boutique is the place to visit if you want to be a part of this trend. From gold statement pieces from Todo Joia to funky silver and string designs from 10m2 you’ll find the right choker for you!
www.oritlondon.com
The Forever 21 London store launch party took place on Wednesday 20th July 2011 at The Old Sorting Office. Fashionistas and celebrities gathered to celebrate the arrival of this well known American fashion brand and it was a truly spectacular event. It was like being transported into another world!
I was greeted by girls on roller skates, guys on skateboards, breakdancers and even a carousel. Tepee tents and beach huts lined the room, offering hidden treasures of jewellery and sweets, as well as a gypsy style caravan where you could get henna tattoos and your face painted. There was a definite LA vibe too with a Hollywood backdrop, flashing giant letters and an ice cream van. I just didn’t know where to look!
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