Leroy Nguyen ‘Blue Rose’ Spring/Summer 2014/15 Sports luxe undertones accompanied vivid floral prints, directional inserts, and uneven hemlines at the runway show of Leroy Nguyen’s ‘Blue Rose’ S/S 14 collection. Crocodile prints were a running theme, reincarnated through subtle embossing and a strikingly bold oceanic print. Underlying references to the deep blue, and a brilliant rose floral were prominent throughout; an emphasis on clean lines, exclusive prints, with punchy pops of colour undercutting a stark white palette. Photography by Prue Ibbotson
Tibi peplum top, Karen Walker skirt, Seed Heritage ocelot loafers, Cuyana leather tote bag (similar here), MBMJ katie bracelet Who am I kidding, really? The days of sleeveless tops and bare legs sans socks (or tights for that matter), are well and truly numbered, as the thermostat has dropped just a little bit more than I’m comfortable with. As most long weekends dictate, there’s a fair amount of ‘down time’ associated with them – which as a general habit, I can’t help but connect the dots to beach getaways where the damp sand crunches beneath your feet and the air…
Celine trio in lavender By no means the obvious choice, yet with my current disposition to all things blue, not entirely unexpected either. Sometimes, there’s no fun in just ‘playing it safe’, which is where the frivolities of an impulse purchase come in to play. Not quite lavender, it seems best described as a brilliant cornflower blue; the perfect accompaniment to the blue shaded takeover my wardrobe is experiencing. Anticipating a bit of blue on blue on blue on blue? Yes please.
It isn’t Fashion Week without scores of statement shoes, a fuzzy sweater, or some gold rimmed sunglasses. For me, it’s all about the shoes. And with any Fashion Week, it’s always the higher the better. But for those not that way inclined, there’s never any shortage of cheeky printed clutches, tone on tone, or the simplicity of a well cut blazer paired just so.
Equipment sleeveless blouse, Sportsgirl linen top (similar), Karen Walker skirt, Yvonne Kone heels (similar), Proenza Schouler PS11, J Crew necklace Long weekends spent doing little else aside from gorging on spiced hot cross buns and melt in your mouth chocolate call for elasticated waistbands and loose linen tees. I’ve definitely fallen off the proverbial wagon, with my meals consisting of more sugar than substance as of late – all the more reason to get off the couch and back on the pavement. The beautiful weather we were treated to over the long weekend proved to be the motivation I needed,…
