Gaultier - wow!

Now, we know the term 'Haute Couture' was coined with Jean Paul Gaultier in mind and I for one didn't think he could get any better. But yesterdays show takes the biscuit.

On paper, french can-can girls and british punk rock do not mix, but, Gaultier has worked his magic in the only way he knows how. Topping the show off in style with a classic bridal piece, modelled in a less than classic way.

Gaultiers new muse was the star of the show, not shocking you might say, all designers do that. Yes they do, but do they let their male muse star in their womenswear couture show? I think not.

But Gaultier gets away with it, he's french, Avant Guarde may aswell be his middle name - so it works, and to be honest would you really know that Andrej Pejic is a man if you hadn't been told beforehand?

Words cannot describe the love/hate relationship I have had with Gaultier over the years (I am not a fan of the old Madonna pointy bra effect and never will be), but the reason I keep coming back is that he just keeps us guessing - and that's exciting, that is what true couture should be.

High Street Fashion - Outfit of the Week

This weekend I went shopping for an outfit for my post christmas/end of January works party - as my employers didn't think they should do the same as everyone else and have a party at Christmas.
Anyway, I digress...
Out in the Trafford Centre yesterday I realised that the high street fashion stores certainly have alot going for them! Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge and Topshop are the three I found myself going back to for a second time, for three different reasons.
Miss Selfridge, has a massive, gorgeous range of jewellery; chunky bracelets, dangly earrings, all kinds of necklaces and hair fascinators. My favourite is this rhinestone silver necklace (right) at a bargain for £5.00.
Dorothy Perkins has recently begun collaborating with other designers and giving them concession stands instore. This dress on the right is by one of those designers, Rise, and is a steal at £35.00, as it is completely covered in this leaf design with sequins and beads. And looks heavenly on.
Topshop has always been my go to for shoes that are stylish and will literally go the distance, and there are still some stylish buys left instore in their sale section. These shoes are called 'Stella' and are right on trend for this SS11 as they are platform peep toes. And what more reason could you need than over 50% saving at £35.00.

Topshop's Swedish Delights

Another email from the lovely people at Topshop revealed another new line from the SS11 collection. Entitled 'Swedish Summer' the collection retains all of the 1970s theme that is so prevalent this season, however; 'Swedish Summer' offers a more youthful and edgy side to the trend. 

Here are some of my favourites...

Topshop are fast becoming the go to in the high street for people who want to emulate the catwalk trends but don't have the disposable income to do so. Everything in store follows the current trends from the clothing to the shoes to the accessories, and the fact that every week something new hits the racks means that you could never find the same thing even if you want every week. Check out the new line in store and online now www.topshop.com