TASSELS ARE BACK

Fringing was a key trend in the 70s and as we've seen on the catwalk the seventies have been making many appearances and this no exception with taupe tassels. In fact it's not just beige colours but fringing in all shades from black clutch bags to cobalt blue booties. 

 

Here are my favourite picks that are on the market:

Colbalt blue suede booties, Topshop - £52

Grey Leather Tassel Bucket Bag, Saint Laurent -£1,325

Black Suede Fringe Biker Jacket, Topshop -£185

Fringe Suede Ankle Boots, Dune -£99

Berry Leather Clutch with Fringes, Zara -£29.99 

Suede Stone coloured Fringe Boots, Stuart Weitzman -£228

Powder coloured Fringe Skirt, H&M -£39.99

Fringed Suede Waistcoat, Oasis -£100

YSL AT THE BOWES MUSEUM

When I couldn't get tickets to the Alexander McQueen exhibition I was devastated so last week when I got the opportunity to go see the Yves Saint Laurent: Style is Eternal  Exhibition at the Bowes Museum, I jumped at the opportunity.

SKETCHES:

SPECTACULAIRE:

HAUTE COUTURE:

MASCULIN / FÉMININ

TRANSPARENCE

ART

The foundation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent wanted to pay homage to Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) by organising the first exhibition of his work in the United Kingdom.

When the House of Yves Saint Laurent opened in 1961, it was a major event, the couturier, who was 25 years old at the time and had already gained fame as Christian Dior's Successor in 1957, would end up revolutionising the fashion world while working within the great tradition of French haute couture.

Yves Saint Laurent invented the modern womans wardrobe. Borrowing from male codes of dress, he created clothing that gave women confidence, audacity and power while still preserving their femininity. He replaced the tyranny of fashion with an emphasis on style, leaving a woman free to express her true personality through her attire. Instead of dictating trends to be followed, he offered sartorial suggestions that worked with how women lived and moved and which, above all, focused on their active role in society. thus becoming fashion's first 'socially conscious' designer.

While seeking to design for the present, Saint Laurent also paid homage to his favourite artists and used the sumptuous exuberance that haute couture offered to express his simultaneous nostalgia for the past.

Yves Saint Laurent: Style is Eternal Proposes a thematic exploration of more than forty highly creative years during which the couturier built what stands as a fundamental body of work in the history of fashion. It examines five specific themes that create a unique dialogue with The Bowes Museum's collection of historic textiles, beginning with Saint Laurent's at once traditional and revolutionary approach to Haute Couture, followed by his play on Masuclin-Féminin, Transparence, Art, and ending with the lavish display of Spectaculaire.

This exhibition presents the timeless modernity of Yves Saint Laurent's style. As he himself said of his craft, 'What has always come first to me is respect for a métier that is quite not an art, but which needs an artist in order to exist.'

Will you be heading to see collection? 

Immy xo

LOUBOUTIN LIPSTICKS DEBUT

Recently we have seen a hype in high end designers such as Marc Jacobs, Givenchy and Gucci releasing make-up lines. Christian Louboutin was no exception to this by creating a collection of nail varnishes in 2014. After the success of these jaw dropping six inch designs Louboutin are now expanding and creating a range of lipsticks.

Retailing at an eye watering £60 (and you thought Tom Ford was expensive) there are three varying levels of intensity, from a Velvet Matte to a more soft Sheer Voile, with a Silky Satin finish. And their won't be chance of you not finding the perfect colour as the collection includes 38 different shades with the red of the iconic sole in all three finishes. 

The packaging does also not disappoint, of corse Louboutin could not just stick to a simple bullet, he had to create almost a weapon, yes I'm talking spikes and sharp points. I can't help to think how over the top and unpractical they are…but at the same time I still seam obsessed with the concept. 

So will you be picking up one on September 1st?

Immy xo

WHATS IN MY MAKE-UP BAG

I'm always curious to see what other products people love and what will be next on my wish list, and what other way to see what people use everyday than looking in their make-up bag. Here's the products I'm loving at the moment and using everyday, for anyone who's as nosy as myself. 

BASE:

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.

MAC Studio Finish Concealer.

NARS Pressed Powder.

COLOUR AND SHAPE: 

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Benefit Hoola Bronzer.

Chanel Cream Blush in Revelation.

EYES:

MAC Quad in Devilishly Dark. 

Maybelline 24 Hour Colour Tattoo in On & On Bronze.

L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Black.

L'Oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim Liner Black Intense .

LIPS:
Chanel Coco Shine Lipstick in 69 Flirt.
MAC Lipstick in Angel.
MAC Lip Pencil in Soar.

BROWS:

Sleek Brow Kit in Dark.

Maybelline Brow Drama in Dark Blonde. 

Please let me know if you want in depth reviews on any of the products.

Whats in your make-up bag? 

Immy xo

PROVENCE 2015

Bonjour! A blog post is long over due and with exams over and having had a short break I thought now would be the perfect time to sit down and write one. What better than to share my adventures of recently going to Provence, France. I've never been before and I've always seen fashion bloggers post their Saint Tropez pics and look at them with envy, so when my dad told me it was where we where heading I was ecstatic. I can now understand why people would choice to vacation there as it is so peaceful and beautiful.

On the first day we went to Plage De L'Estagnol which was so cute and very secluded. Boats filled the sea and it was so lovely to see people jumping off and just sailing around in the far distance. We then ate lunch on the beach and I had a delicious Italian Salad which was light and refreshing in the 35 degree heat.

On the tuesday of our holiday we decided to head into the centre of St Tropez, but how better than boat! We got a yacht from Port Grimaud which was built in the same structure as Venice. The Yacht took us to the port of St Tropez where we anchored down next to the biggest boats I had ever come across.

We sat and drank cocktails near the port soaking up the atmosphere and relaxing before deciding to look around the shops. One of the most extravagant shopping destinations in the world it housed the likes of Chanel, Gucci, Fendi and even it's very own Dior Cafe.

Midweek we took a trip to Cannes. A very busy and much bigger port in comparison to St Tropez. Due to the popularity of the famous Cannes Film Festival it is was very commercial and to me not as pretty. Never the less it was extraordinary to see.

When in Cannes a spot of shopping has to be done!

We ate lunch on the beach again at a very sleek restaurant called L'Alba, where you could rent sun beds and spend the whole day baking in the sun. However for me it was a bowl of pesto pasta and a glass of Rose wine.

On our final day we visited a cute town called Cotignac which was very typically french, we strolled in and out of the centre and viewed the markets, I would highly recommend this if you were near by as they do fantastic ice creams. 

What did you get up to this summer? 

Immy xo