by Gabrielle on December 28, 2010
As the Leading London Personal Stylist I take people for Personal Shopping on a daily basis. This gives me a unique take on the clothes that worked the best for my clients in 2010. Here are the all star buys. The Military Jacket from Balmain, Burberry (shown here) or from high street superstar Pinko. This is a trend that is easy to wear and will last for many seasons to come.
Next on my list is the shearling jacket. This is more “fashion” than the military jacket and will date but it is fun, warm and chic to wear. Shown here from Balmain, also Burberry my high street favourite is at Emporio Armani also in black with black shearling. Nice versions are at Acne, Joseph and Top Shop.
Top of my absolute faves this year is this stunning dress from Lanvin. Look for skirts from Carven featuring the ruffle or the full dress. My favourite, beautifully cut and in the stores now is this from Aqua for £135.
Aqua
For wonderful wearable shoes influenced by the madmen 50’s style look no further than Louis Vuitton, Roger Vivier or Prada. These are Louis Vuitton Beauty pumps.
Louis Vuitton
Celine has investment buys. Look no further for drop dead style from Phoebe Philo.
Celine
Or buy a classic camel coat from Max Mara or Chloe. This is so elegant and beautiful and will last and last. Particularly suits spring colouring.
Chloe
For a great dress that will take you into Spring Summer try Gucci at net-a-porter sale..
Gucci
Taller ladies suit these amazing draped styles. Lanvin, Roland Mouret all have great ones now on sale. For high street versions my favourite is at Ted Baker.
by Tracy Kawalik on September 29, 2009
Emma Cook
The days of free Campari may have been and gone, but the new Somerset House location, at least, proves that LFWD is stepping in the right direction. I am not sure if it was the new stunning location or the seductive purple night light but London’s fashion fierce were out to shop ’til they dropped in nothing less than a 4inch stiletto!
Among the top few were: Emma Cook
Emma Cook Topshop
Emma Cook collaborated this year with Topshop to a very popular response as shoppers snatched up her fun and frisky deer printed silk dresses and tunics. Known for her endless detail and playful patterns her mixes of silk and chiffon make Emma’s designs not only lovely daytime pieces but something that can be given that rocker edge when matched with this season’s ankle boots or sky high heels.
Mawi
As a long-time lover, I could not get to their stand fast enough, as they returned to LFWD this year after 2 seasons of absence. An amazing gift or a show stopping piece Mawi produces intricate and elegant pieces every season to suit every style and always with tremendous attention to detail.
Tracy Kawalik is an International Stylist and fashion writer. Creating luxury pop-up shops within Shoreditch House, Home House and The Electric with some of London’s top designers such as Jenny Packham, Temperley, Issa, Mike & Chris and many more.
by Gabrielle on September 23, 2009
Temperley London have a sale tomorrow 24th and 25th September. As a leading Personal Shopper and stylist these dresses suit clients with a small tummy really well cut, elongates and slims. See vertical lines…… very effective.
They also have fabulous long dresses, very stylish, suit taller women especially. This is a great example. Look out for the column dresses too again very flattering on fuller figure women. Sale is at 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, W11. 70% off Go Girl!!
