She believes in shoes and cars

Some things I've been loving in my absence.

Nicole and Cate and Kate's Harpers Bazaar covers

John Galliano controversy.

Nothing like a bit of scandal to shake up the fashion world.

Galliano, you pup.

Read the Galliano tale by Vogue

Who will replace him? We shall have to wait and see. Personally the rumours about Riccardo Tisci make me sad. I absolutely adore what he has done with Givenchy and would like to see him remain there for a few more seasons, so we can have more of this...

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy Haute Couture at the Oscars 2011

Colour blocking for Spring 2011

Finger tattoos. I want one. They look amazing with ring clad hands and bright nail polish. I will soon build up the courage to get one.

The Naked and Famous

Pathetic articles in the Daily Mail.

That publication is only good for wrapping chips.

Missoni Tribal for Spring 2011

Italian Marie Claire April 2011

NastyGal.com I now wonder why I've ever shopped anywhere else. Works out relatively cheep even with customs and shipping. Love.

Adele track by track interview. She's so down to earth and bravely honest that it's impossible to dislike her.

Anna Wintour. In. Jeans.

I thought she slept in Prada.

Jeffery Campbell Lita. I want them in any and every colour. Please and thank you.

Ahhh, it's good to be back.

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Tiptoe through our shiny city

Fall 2011

Ready to Wear

London

Giles

You know when the second look is a full skirt with a fur underskirt, that the collection is a good one.

Antonio Berardi

Classic cuts and styles with modern and often futuristic fabrics. The texture photographs beautifully. The stud work is innovative and unexpected, yet it fits well with the collection as a whole.

Erdem

Apparently the muse for this collection was a scorned artists wife who destroys his paintings and wears them as clothing. The patterns are definitely art like. I would have liked if the entire collection was the splash-work pattern. A lot of love for the last couple of dresses.

Sass and Bide

Kind of strange for Sass and Bide to choose bright colours for Fall. Given that their trademark for the last few years have been heavily studded leather leggings. They're on Australian seasons though, so maybe not that surprising. Adore all of this. The purples and suede. The feather details are beautiful and I would love one of those necklaces. Hint.

Mulberry

It's classic Mulberry. Preppy, English sophistication. Lots of Peter pan collars, duffel coats, full length dresses with pea coats and, of course, handbags.

Julien McDonald

Victorian gothic. I think I have a bit of a preoccupation with that style. Adore it all. Studying Carmilla in college this week and this is exactly what I imagine her to wear. I'm no vampire but, even I would love to dress like this.

Fashion East

James Long

My favourite of the three. Beautifully crafted. Really felt like a complete collection. It fitted and moved perfectly. Loved the knitwear and the lack of colour. The black and white allowed the form to speak for itself.

Elliot Atkinson

There was definitely a western hunting influence here. The last suit seemed like a bit of an after thought. The fur accents were well executed. Gorgeous.

Simone Rocha

It's structured in how it's unstructured. Contradictory but makes sense in my head. She pulled apart designs and threw them back together. It works. Preppy and yet glamorous.

Charles Anastase

He is an acquired taste. I have definitely acquired that taste. It was the chunky platforms that first made me fall in lust and the image the collection creates that made me fall in love. You get to know his muse with every collection. I want to be her. It's a little more sexy than the oversized draping of previous seasons. It's well developed and subtle enough to not stray from the Anastase vision. Adore the ivorys, the patchwork and the red velvet jumpsuit was made for me.

Shocker about John Galliano right?

Who will replace him?

Haven't been this interested in employment since Carine left Vogue!

What do you think?

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