Todays look of the day is back to school inspired meaning its youthful,preppy and geek chic meets gossip girl! I dont know what young girls back to school look would cost £3,605 though the todays look is really totes school girl with her Mulberry Satchel to carry all those heavy books, those absolutely amazing cat eye glasses for all that reading, the motivational jumper letting her know that she is a "A", the fab red jacket to keep her warm when she is walking to school in that chilly fall air, she as very responsible shoes and then a pleated leather skirt for that classic school girl look but with a leather edge to it! So really I dont see how she isnt getting top marks with this outfit! Also the outfit is got that historical touch as its very 60s school girl think carey mulligan in the education meets geek chic then it meets gossip girl!

Total Cost - £3,605

 
So as i have said in the post below this this weekend and today and tomorrow if milan fashion week and on saturday and sunday i decided to view some shows as each show continued the optimism and fun faded :( Saturday started off great i was up early filled with exitment for a fashion week which would be much less stressful during womens season. So with 30 mins to go i find out that u had to be registered or some shit to watch the show and it wouldnt let me do it :( so like an hour later i watched the show , it was Jil Sanders big return and i thought it was quite fab i coined the phrase hicthcock meets schizophrenia it had that fab retro yet very modern minimlist strange feel i enjoyed it :D
 Then me being so excited to see the dolce show it was such a disapointment, it started great front row starstudded and fab then the music started it was dramatic very cinematic then a small band of men arouse looking very native, i thought this may be intersting then they started playing that fucking music and i was cringing out of my mind! The show started and IT WAS A MESS!!! It gave me such a headache!! the horrible clothes that looked liked somthing u would by in freaken new jersey oh but then again it was "very sicilian" really i dont care very sicilian is VERY UGLY!! The "models" had a fucked up runway walk there were little kids walking to fast not knowing wat to do with there arms and grown men looking out of place! Later i found out they were real siclian men and it really showed that the people walking in that show were not models!! So the fashion was shit so was the music and models if u saw my tweets about it you will know how i feel!
Next the show i was looking forward to most BURBERRY, while i was waiting for the show to start i thought this looks very good very burberry then just as the show started my wifi went off i threw my paper in the air and gave up!!! I watched the show the day later i LOVED IT! it was very unique all that metalic but i found it cool and i loved the hairstyles,music and those cool shades they all wore but wasnt the same feeling you get when watching a womens collection!
After my disastourous start to the day i watched no more live shows and watched them on demand the next day first there was versace loved the cinematic look the men had very egyption parah but the fashions werent great it was just the spectacle. Then i watched the prada show which was a surprising show it was very sport inspired and not at all like prada and finally i saw the gucci show today finally a show i like! It was bright and fresh classically tailored and just looked luxurious and sophisticated! 

How are you liking the mens shows are you as bored as i am, though it is only 6 days to couture!!!:D

 
Omg so havnt really been paying attention to the mens shows so far but tomorrow its milan fashion week and lots is going on :D So firstly tomorrow it is the return of Jil sander :O this will be her first collection since she left all those years ago so everyone will have there eyes on her!! Then we will be having a dolche extravaganza which im very excited for always the most theatrical show of the season (pictured above) but are fav male model the companies muse will not be making runway appearance :( then its time for my fav menswear show of the season BURBERRY!!!! im so excited firstly i cant wait to hear the runway playlist last menswear season i cried it was so beutiful and also the burberry show is just fab and also has a little drama wonder wat they will do this season watever technological fab thing they do this season i will be watching it live!!! ( Shows ) then the day finishes with the rocken versace which is gonna be supa cool :D Thats saturdays fab first day now lets talk sunday and its the day of the Prada show another absolute favorite of my'n last season many male stars walked the runway so thats gonna be a fab show! On Monday its gucci and mcqueen to very good mens designers and will be exciting to see! Tuesday will wrap up the week with the ultimate tailoring show Armani and the wonderful whimsical Marc Jacobs! before the mens action moves to paris on Wednesday :D and i will be stayed tuned from now on :D     
 
In every women's wardrobe it is essential to have a fab blazer, something that will add,tailoring,chic,sophistication or strength to your looks. Worn with t and jeans,cute party dress,a work look or something preppy, these are all great ways to wear a blazer and is something that never goes out of style for a good reason. Here are my top blazer picks for spring that are classic and a little bit of the new!
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3.1 Phillip Lim £600
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Boy. By band of outsiders £565
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Stella Mc Cartney £1,325
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Rag & Bone £370
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Jill Sander £1,680
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Rag & Bone £390
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Stella Mc Cartney £955
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Stella McCartney £1,075
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Aubin Williams £175
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Stella Mc Cartney £1,285
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Miu Miu £635
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Stella McCartney £735
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Ralph Lauren £2,890
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Altuzarra £1,040
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The Row £1,370
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Alexander McQueen £3,720
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The row £855
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Stella McCartney £925
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Helmut Lang £455
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Preen Line £410
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Alexander McQueen £1,425
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Paul & joe £650
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J.Crew £350
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Isabel Marant £460
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Gucci £1,220
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J brand £740
 
Major causal trend for summer is the shirt which has been reinvented on the runways and made so cool and effortless commercial the casual shirt worn minimalist,accessorized or totes styled is totes in!
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Jill Sander £400
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Equipment £210
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Bottega Veneta £365
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Marc Jacobs £405
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Acne £170
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carven £355
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Carven £180
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Creatures of the wind £925
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Carven £240
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MICHAEL Michael Kors £115
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Jill sander £1,570
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jason wu £585
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stella mccartney £610
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Stella mc cartney £430
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Paul & Joe Sister £185
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emilio pucci £535
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McQ £235
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The Row £445
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Lanvin £455
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Carven £180
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MIH Jeans £165
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versus £285
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Altuzarra £485
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T by Alexander Wang £215
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Maison Martin Margiela £330
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McQ £390
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Carven £375
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The Row £490
 
 
 
 Christian Dior has confirmed that Raf Simons has taken the place of John Galliano at the house. The designer, who left his post as creative director of Jil Sander in February, will show his first collection for Dior during Couture Week in July, and will hold the official title of "artistic director".
"It is with the utmost respect for its tremendous history, its unparalleled knowledge and craftsmanship that I am joining the magnificent house of Dior," Simons said today. "Mr Christian Dior has always been for me the most inspiring couturier. Around the globe, the name Dior symbolises the ultimate in elegance and refinement. I am truly humbled and honoured to become artistic director of the most celebrated French house in the world."
The appointment comes more than a year after John Galliano's high profile dismissal, which preceded a trial in Paris during which he was found guilty of using anti-Semitic insults. Simons is only the sixth designer to helm Christian Dior - following the founder, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, and John Galliano in the role.
Much like his predecessor, Simons has one eye on the history of the brand - but aims to bring his own point of view to the label.
"My aim is a very modern Dior, but at the end of the day, I also look back," Simons told the New York Times, referring to what he calls "mid-century modernism".
"I find that period between 1947 and 1957 extremely attractive, and there was a lot of modernity," he said. "There was the romantic appeal looking back to his mother and the belle époque, but there was also a constant evolution in shape, changing proportions and the ideas connected to the World War were revolutionary."
"It is with tremendous excitement that the House of Dior is welcoming Raf Simons, one of today's greatest talents," LVMH added in a statement. "Monsieur Dior's first collection radically changed the codes of elegance all over the world. Following the legacy of its founder, Raf Simons' journey with the house of Dior will propel its iconic style into the 21st Century."
And for those who think the former menswear designer will struggle with the rigours of couture, Simons has a simple answer.
"It is not always right to judge everything in terms of commerciality," he said. "In the art world there are collectors, curators and an audience, and they are all important. I am fascinated with what could be the relevance of the language of couture in the 21st Century."

Here is a look at Raf's work through the years

What do you think of Raf at dior? I think its the best choice they could have made.
 
Today is offical the first day of spring so lets review the essential spring wardrobe whats on trend and some perfect pieces the designers have shown this season we will all love and dye to have

The essential outerwear coat!

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BURBERRY £2,195
Spring is a season of sunshine and fabulous weather but also it is the season for RAIN so a fabulous outerwear coat is essential but it must be bright and fun and not to dark because its spring!! this burberry print trench is a perfect example its a great coat thats practical but its also cool stylish and has a fun spring print!!!

The pleat skirt!

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HALSTON HERITAGE £380
A major trend for spring is pleats there feminine pretty and give fun movement to looks a great way to pull of pleats this spring is the pleat skirt, long short, or even a christopher kane mullet skirt short in front long in back these all work and are fabulous. This halston heritage maxi pleat is very wearable and a perfect pleat for spring it could be worn with a sweater and cool necklace with hat or nicely made up hair

The floral print dress

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ERDEM £535
Nearly every spring the floral print is huge this season is no different and a pretty floral dress is the perfect way to show off the amazing feminine florals the designers have to offer this spring. This Erdem dress is a fabulous example and a perfect pretty feminine  floral dress perfect for any brunch or classy garden party!

The pastel sweater 

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SEE BY CHLOE £220
The most major and essential trend for spring is PASTELS so lets start with an essential sweater that is youthful pretty feminine and is casual and pretty. This see by Chloe sweater is a beautiful example and can casually be worn with pleat skirt or a simple pair of jeans!

The pastel dress!

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JIL SANDER £1,060
The pastels trend is one of the hottest style stories of the season, so Jil Sander's lilac  dress is a wise investment. I love the clean silhouette of this piece, which perfectly showcases the brand's chic 50s look and  the  minimalist aesthetic.

The pastel pant

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PREEN £825
The pastel pant is perfect and essential for spring because it is soft and powerful and makes for great modern day minimalist work clothes with such a sweet edge. This yellow preens are prefect because of there relaxed tailoring and fabulous minimalist and sweet yellow color 

The pastel accessory 

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JILL SANDER £550
Is the perfect finishing touch to your fabulous pastel look it could be a sweet pair of pink pumps or fabulous blue bag as shown above whatever it is it is essential to complete the on trend pastel look!

The lace dress

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MIU MIU £1,370
The lace dress is a must have item no matter what the season it is the perfect classic feminine evening look and this red miu miu is a pretty example of the lace dress

Shorts 

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YSL £455
Spring is a season of separates with shorts in all guises taking center stage.These stand out ysls are perfect for the spring season but the trend this spring is  short and blazer so these shorts need a fab friend 

The blue dress

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DKNY £280
This season we were presented with a lot of fabulous blue tones and the blue dress is essential for spring. THis dkny is great because its care free so simple and is a fab tone of blue

The statement earring 

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MARNI £95
This is essential this season because it will give your look an added punch and make a huge statement has also been all over the runways especially at marni having the most acclaimed statement earrings this spring

The 20s flapper dress

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GUCCI £3,600
20s made a major comeback on the spring catwalks this year showing everything "all that jazz" and the flapper dress is now the essential party dress this season already being supported by the celebs! This gold fringe gucci dress is a more modern version of the flapper dress but you still get that flapper vibe from this dress

The ethnic Poncho

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TORY BURCH £600
Designers have been looking to the exotic and ethnic  destinations this spring and the cool nomad poncho is an essential way to channel Haiti,Africa,india or bali.This tory burch is great example has it has ethnic colors and nomad like fringe

The mixed up bag

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BOTTEGA VENETA £2,250
Mixed media bags make an impact of every outfit with contrasting textures and rich embellishments adding instant drama making it so essential for this spring. This bottega veneta is perfect example as its python mixed with fur creating fun dramatic mixed media bag!

The tropical print dress

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MARY KATRANTZOU £825
From graphic Hawaiian florals at Altuzarra to Peter Pilotto's hothouse stems, kaleidoscopic prints reign supreme.And this mary k colorful print tropical underwater dress is a great essential tropical print dress for this spring!

The super wedge

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JIMMY CHOO £695
Meet the new brand of super wedges: they're attention-grabbing and totally on trend.
 
On February 25th the house of jill sanders said farewell to its creative director of 7 years Raf simons it was a heart felt show. Flowers were displayed in cases all around the room so one commented "its like a funeral" the show played beautiful music and rafs best collection walked down the runway, he truly left on a high. During the final walkthrough there were even crying models it was a tearful moment!!!! Then raf appeared to a standing ovation with cheering, quite a reception they even called for an encore this time he appeared with tears in his eyes truly a beautiful final show and a beautiful moment!!!
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First collection
Rafs frist collection was spring 2006 seven seasons ago. He was hired after jil sander quit and now jil is replacing raf . He first established himself as a minamilst designer who always showed tailoring he also continued and evolved the jil sander legacy. Each season he improved on his work. He is now not only famous for minimalist tailoring but 50s couture which is actually a new development for raf since spring 2011 he has shown a 50s couture influence. Spring 2011 was his real breakthrough collection and launched him to a sort of superstardom in the fashion world and ever season since he has shown on of the top shows of the season i'm sure his final season will be no different!!

The collections 

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spring 2006 his first collection for jill sander
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fall 2006
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spring 2007 he showed color for the first time
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Fall 2007 featured metalics
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Spring 2008 a colorful collection showing more avant garde looks
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Fall 2008 a very critical acclaimed collection
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spring 2009 was all about tailoring minimalism and FRINGE!!!
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Fall 2009 is a confident season and he shows his first ever evening wear looks
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Spring 2010 saw a new jill sander bag
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Fall 2010 another confident critically acclaimed collection was first time prints were used also more accessory were added to the brand
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Spring 2011 his most popular collection since he started for company was very successful and launched him to super star status
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Fall 2011 ,Another wildly successful collection that shows the evolution of the brand it was all about 50s ski apres!!!!
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Spring 2012, My favorite jill sander collection certainly made an impact with picaso prints stunning couture gowns and was very critically acclaimed
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Fall 2012 his final and best collection he has lift on a great high and wont be forgotten soon!!!

Take a bow!

You will be missed at jill sander!!!!! Good luck in anything you do next!!!! "you should always leave the party while your still having fun"