now i’ve got you in the undertow

Alexa was looking stunning as usual at Barneys event for Carven designer Guillaume Henry during New York Fashion Week. Ms Chung showed off a tropical nail design which is a sight for sore eyes what with the great british weather we're having.  The 70's-style palm tree's look great with her neutral blazer and buttoned up shirt. I'm also glad to see she's back to her brunette locks... anyone else getting a little bored of Ombre?

And not to out do herself, Alexa popped up at Christian Siriano's A/W '11 show in a very foxy ensemble. She's always been the queen of quirk, and I love this fox print dress and the way she's paired it with those fantastic red heels! 

P.s The dress is from Opening Ceremony... and also comes in a mini version as well as shirt. I want!

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Following on from yesterday's post and my obsession for camel, I should also probably mention my lust for rust too. I ummed and aahed over a rust jumper with gorgeous leather elbow pads from H and M a while back, before selling out just when I had decided I definitely needed it in my life. This week's street style snap is in homage to that perfect jumper. It brightens up those oh so handy leather shorts and the tan accessories she's picked just help the outfit to flow effortlessly. Who says you can't mix brown and black.

What's inspiring you this week?

How many humps?

My mind has been a little preoccupied with everything camel recently, I'm coveting every item in said colour. However, my search for the perfect camel coat... well jacket... is now over. 

This little beauty was hiding in my local charity shop and was even in their high price sale, have you heard of such a thing! So it's all mine for a bargainous five pounds. I'm so happy. [Apologies for the crappy iphone pics]

It was a very successful shopping trip all round, as I managed to pick up all these goodies too all for the grand sum of three pounds. ! 

Cream crochet knit jumper, not too dissimilar to the recent topshop version seen here. 

Some beautiful gold picture frames to add to my collection along with a vintage perfume bottle. I've always loved that little pump! 

Have you had any good charity shop bargains recently?

To Be Adored

It's pretty easy to see why I've fallen in love with TBA's latest collection. The label features girly and vintage inspired designs that have captured the hearts of every girly girl. Their latest lookbook is filled with nude coloured chiffons embellished with the label’s signature peter pan collars and definitely my favourite - that cute yellow swan print dress above!

Be my breath, there's nothing I wouldn't do

I'm a big fan of Karen Elson, not just her amazing voice but also her fiery red hair. I came across this unpublished photo of her by Glen Luchford for V Magazine and it now has pride of place on my desktop. 

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This week you're getting two for the price of one, mostly because I couldn't possibly choose between either of these gorgeous coats. The camel coat has been around for a while now but I still love the way it can transform a pretty casual outfit almost instantly. I'm really keen on the double breasted number on the first girl and have taken a shine to her tartan scarf too! 

What's inspiring you this week?

                              

hometown glory

Along with the rest of the country, I've fallen in love with Adele all over again after listening to her live lounge on Radio One last week. She has the voice of an angel and I could listen to her sing all day. Here's my favourite track from that session.

Pretty as a Poésy

I'm a huge fan of  Clémence Poésy, so I was stunned to see this beautiful photos of her in US Marie Claire. Her new hair colour is perfect. I'm loving all the pastel colours that are about too, it's making me all excited  for Spring!

Hang me up to dry

Whilst researching for Cellardoor, we usally come across a lot of very talented people. That's where I found the lovely Megan Penfold. I really admire the handmade style illustration, [I think it's probably because I hate things looking neat] and this lady does that just perfectly. I especially love the second one, there's just something about the mix of typography and photographs. Lovely.

P.s I've recently rediscovered Cold War Kids.. hence the title of this post. Man I forgot what I was missing, his voice is incredible. 

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This weeks street style is a very simple affair. I'm a huge lover of the colour grey, it can be any shade and I'll still covet it, and this cardigan is no exception. I really like the colours and textures of the cardigan and the staple denim shirt together mixed with the bright tan Chelsea boots which help to give it a bit of kick [pardon the pun].  I've also got the huge problem in the mornings of a very chilly walk to the station, only to get on a sweaty tube, so his would be perfect item to throw on. 

What's inspiring you this week?