London Fashion Weekend

We have seen the future...

...And it involves pinks, natural shades, geometric print and a return to Victoriana. We are very, very excited.

Show bag this year, designed by Sibling. Featuring;
Maybelline, Lavazza, Label.M, Beauty Candy and Kusmi tea

Now if you're following either Charlotte or myself on Instagram, you'll know by now from the deluge of photos that we've been at London Fashion Weekend [be jealous!] so I figured I'd just give you darlings a little update.

First off, apologies for the shocking photos, I've not got around to uploading the shots from my camera yet so you'll just have to make do with phone pics, I know, shockingly unprofessional of me but such is life!

PRETTY IN PINK
That most girly of colours is going to be popping up in shops across the globe, be it in high street stores or a little further up the market. You're probably picturing something garish that only Barbie would wear right now, but don't - there's a pink for everyone. Absolutely anything from pastel blossoms [think Antonio Berardi's SS 14 collection],  to in-your-face hot pink will be the big thing so work it into your wardrobe where you can. If rose shades aren't usually your thing, branch out and pick up a purse or some statement jewellery and keep yourself on trend in a more subtle way.


BACK TO NATURE
Earth shades and khaki, with a few feathers here and there, oh and something of a 'big house in the country' feel. This trend is about texture and tone. Autumnal shades from right across the colour wheel will be seeing you through to winter this year, with looks for pretty much everyone to feel comfortable in. You can't go far wrong with rich browns and some luxurious fabrics. Orla Kiely's SS 14 pieces showed off some great posh girl field trip looks for the coming seasons, whilst Mulberry hit the mark with a stunning tonal range that'll keep you looking stunning even when we get to the cold depths of winter.

SHAPE UP
Just when you thought it was safe to put the 70s back in its box, it rears its head again in the form of geometric prints and bold blocks of colour. Holly Fulton's AW 13 collection features some reasonably calm patterns in a great range of tertiary colours, whilst House of Holland appear to be predicting varying degrees of blinding design well into SS14, all with their trademark edgy twist on retro classics. Not for the faint hearted and certainly not one for the minimalists out there, but if Bauhaus patterns are your thing then go wild.

VICTORIANA
A personal favourite of mine because it means smart chic with lots of black and white. And lace! As you might have expected, Chanel were all over this trend with some stunning monochrome pieces; Meadham Kirchoff also presented some dark and distressed looking ensembles that put something of a grunge spin on that classical romance look. Dolce and Gabbana's gold, black and red scheme evokes a sexy, somewhat Gothic feel and what's not to love about the baroque style embellishments? 

So, at the end of the day, pick a trend and just go with it. If you're not feeling the feminine pinks - go wild and fill your wardrobe with chocolate browns and all things furry. Not into retro print? Keep it sleek and simple with some black crushed velvet and a pristine white collar.

Have fun darlings!