Carven

Carven has crept out of nowhere to become one of my new favourite brands. Don't you just love it? There is a piece for every side of my sartorial personality.

Jean Paul Gaultier SS12 Couture

Jean Paul Gaultier SS12 Couture show was a wild showcase of Amy Winehouse inspired get ups. Fash journos have used the word dehabille which is French for state of undress which fits the bill. As with some of Amy Winehouses outfits you have the impression that the clothes have either just been thrown back on after sex or are waiting to be pealed off.

I'm happy that Jean Paul Gaultier brought a bit of theatre and circus back into the couture shows, I love fashion to be fun but I'm not sure there was anything in there that I haven't seen him do before. It's a pleasure to look at and ponder over whether or not a green wig would look that good on oneself but I'm not sure it will be setting any trends.

Giambattista Valli SS12 Couture

Giambattista Valli SS12 Couture. My favourite outfit is the one just above, the gorgeous satin tux detail of the shirt combined with the extremely delicate looking lace. The 50s cocoon shape coats and the floral hats that remind me of old fashioned swimming caps. I'm sure we'll see a version of the white lace dress on the high street because it's one of those dresses that could be worn on a night out or to the races or for lunch on a gorgeous summers day and it's flattering shape means that it could be worn by most girls, not just catwalk model like figures. Want one, in three colours, now.

Elie Saab SS12 Couture

Elie Saab SS12 Couture show is beautiful. I absolutely love the colour palette and the way it unfolds through the show from one shade to the next. The glamour of the gowns in this show and the way in which the order flows reminds me of the earlier days of couture shows when they were held in salons.

Elie Saab is known for elegant dresses, ever popular at red carpet events which the fashion world can be known to mock due to them not being 'groundbreaking' enough but just the beauty in the embellishments and the workmanship in these dresses make them untouchable. What's more the couture shows should be a dream - whether that be stunning gowns or 'so creative they look like they belong in an art museum' pieces but even Dior and Chanel disappointed on this level, more ready-to-wear looking than couture.

Bring back Lacroix! He never did a couture show that wasn't jaw dropping.

Zara's SS12 Prints

Zara's SS12 prints got me longing for an office job yesterday. I want to wear the print pencil skirt with matching blazer with clashing print shirt underneath for work tomorrow. Somehow doesn't have the same allure when you're working from home. Must arrange a business lunch.

Had to include an image of this sheer mint green shirt with contrast collar too just because the colour is so delicious. Much as I'd love to buy it I can see it being one of those Zara pieces that everyone and his dog has. My point proven when I went into the changing room and saw two other women trying it on. Loving the ice cream palette for spring, do pastels need white blond hair though? Just a feeling I'm getting.

Lanvin Figurines

Lanvin figurines are the new ornaments. I always thought 'when I grow up...(not sure if that's now)...my house will never have ornaments'. I've changed my mind. I said to my boyfriend wouldn't these make great presents but at approximately £300 each he said "who for?!" and I replied "well for somebody to buy for me of course". Especially the bride one since I just got engaged : )

Jennifer Heath Interview On Ethical Fashion

I was recently contacted by style.it writer Gabrielle Marie to comment on ethical fashion and the work I am doing over in Kenya with the production unit SOKO. Read the full interview here...

Just because...

Addicted To Black Boots

Since I live in them pretty much through all seasons I think it's fair enough that I'm addicted to buying black boots. I am not a shoe girl but I am a black boot girl. The clunkier the better. I l-o-v-e the cut out pair, except the leather looks a bit pleather so might have to go for the platform version of a DM boot. Both from ASOS, damn wish I could still use my discount code.

Mawi Jewellery

Mawi Jewellery has always been one of my favourite jewellery brands but looking through their website this morning had me practically salivating. Only downside is it's a bit too late in the day to add to my Dear Father Christmas letter. How gorgeous are these images from their homepage, love the eclectic mix of vintage and also feeling a little bit of Africa in there!