Friday 27 July 2012

Welcome to the Jungle.


The favourite high street label's latest drop, Urban Jungle, is chock-full of attitude packed pieces – think studs, leather and neon on everything from hot Saturday night frocks to cool printed cut offs. 
I'm particularly smitten with the tropical florals. Think Cheryl Cole's tropic blazer that she sported in her Call My Name video, but maybe leave the knicker shorts to her and rock it over LBD’s or skinnies instead.
High on gothic glamour and rich with suggestion (50 shades of grey), glossy black leather offers a sleek take on this autumn's new decadent air: Urban Jungle.
Go printed and peplum for dresses and crops or let animal print prowl on back into your wardrobe in leggings and shorts a-plenty. 
Fierce collars have also proved to be insanely popular with female fashionistas everywhere. Sequins, studs and embellished collars - this look will give us a far more star-studded selection of shirts, dresses, shoes and coats too!
From tie-dye grunge to Hawaiian chic take on this look for your Summer/Autumn crossover. 

Fashion goes fierce, and I love it!
-ZB

Thursday 26 July 2012

Sporting the newest trend.

" For Marc Jacobs it was baseball, for Peter Pilotto it was diving, and for Acne it was motocross. This isn’t about looking like you’ve just stepped out of the gym – instead, aim to capture the natural, organic style of dancers, gymnasts and athletes, and give it a high fashion twist."


Find out more at:


http://www.yuppee.com/2012/07/26/sport-luxe/


-ZB

Monday 9 July 2012

How to wear Baroque

"Once upon a time baroque prints were exclusively synonymous with the vivid Versace print or Marie-Antoinette’s ‘Let them eat cake’ flamboyance, but its decadence has riddled into 2012's fashion bill; it’s not just one for summer, but for fall too."


Read the rest at:
http://www.yuppee.com/2012/07/09/rocking-baroque/


-ZB

Friday 6 July 2012

The Amazing Spiderman

"The Amazing Spiderman spins a web of emotional depth, a plethora of comedic touches and that eminent marvel action."


Read my review of the webslinging flick at:


http://www.yuppee.com/2012/07/06/amazing-spiderman-review/


-ZB

If the Shoe Fits: Top Ten Shoe Trends this Summer.



From mules and mary-janes to perspex heels and metal toe caps, there's a lost sole for every fashionista this season. 


1. Neon.
Amplify your shoe rack with electric heels and vibrant neon kicks. Treat your feet like Roskanda Illincic with zingy, neon hues to adorn your court shoes. 


1. Krazy paving neon multi shoes, £34.40 at Office 2. Neon pink high heel courts, £22.99 at quizclothing.com 3. Jeffrey Campbell 'Tanya' in black white and yellow, £102.


2. Perspex.
Think glass slippers like Cindy and find the perfect fit with the summer fling to boot. Phillp Lim made over the simple, high-heeled sandal in perspex transparency for you this summer.
1. Nude Percy Perspex Heeled Ankle Boots, £29.99, New Look 2. Whistle Leather Perspex Flatforms, £65, ASOS. 3. Buckle high sandal, £99.99, Miss Sixty.


3. Stripes.
In the spot versus stripe ongoing contention Burberry confirmed stripes would come out on top this Summer. From Breton tops to wedges and espadrilles, striped has become a firm staple.
1. Black stripe heel strappy wedges, £47.99, London Rebel 2. Kimchi Blue Tribal Striped Lace-Up Sandals, £20, Urban Outfitters 3. Woven striped wedges, £35.99, AX Paris.


4. Metallic.
Sterling shades and sea-inspired mermaid flippers; Chanel bolstered the trend for shiny feet this season: wear it well.
1. Wait in line wedge silver hi shine, £25, Office 2. Metallic Bow Flats, £12, Forever21.com 3.Olbia prince metallic leather sandals, £38.40, CLARKS.


5. High Tops.
Sneakers have never looked so sneaky; Marc Jacobs takes the flat out of trainers by incorporating a hidden heel. Get Olympic style sporty and pop on a pair.
1. Blink Black District Women’s Wedge High Top Trainer, £64.99, Daniel Footwear 2. Leopard high tops, £76, Michael Kors 3. Cool wedge high tops, £149, Ash.


6. Wedges.
A favourite summer staple; wedges were given a nature-themed makeover at Moschino. Ethnic prints and espadrille blocked beauties are an essential to pack for you jet-setters.
1. Feud Womens Whip Wedge Shoes Natural Raffia, £39.99, mandmdirect.com 2. Yellow Julian J Smith wedges, £55, River Island 3. Patterned wedges, £84.99, Chinese Laundry at New Look.


7. Toe Caps.
Apparently it's not just guys that can wear steel toe cap shoes; Louis Vitton dares us ladies to try them too.
1. Pocket Pointed High Heels with Metal Toe Cap, £45, ASOS 2. Sidney Pointed High Heels with Metal Toe Cap, £45, ASOS 3. Sidney shoe boots, £120, KG by Kurt Geiger.


8. Mary-Janes.
One for the summer-workaholics, choose a pair of Marni inspired office-ready Mary-Janes.
1. Wide Fit Cream Patent Mary Janes, £19.99, New Look 2. Pickle Heart Print Platform Mary Jane Shoe, £15, ASOS 3. Gabrielle toe cap mary-janes, £79, Reiss.


9. Mules.
Not the easiest thing to saddle up in, but as long as they look exquisite that's all your feet will care about. Get your Ped-egg though this look is only for sensational soles.
1. Drea Mule, £95, Jeffrey Campbell 2. Dora, £35, Kurt Geiger 3. Unze Women's Mules Flats, £35, Javari.com


10. Pastels.
Palatable pastels should be making footsteps in the sand this summer so think nude, rose, aqua and pale green.
1. Mint suede mid heel courts, £38, Next 2. Tan Pastel Multi Macrame Lita, £98, Jeffrey Campbell 3. Lula Ballet Flats with Colour Block, £25, ASOS.


Go ahead and heel yourself from your rainy summer blues with some of these beauties.


-ZB



Wednesday 4 July 2012

Bright eyed and bushy browed.

Whether the sun shines this summer or not, the flashes of bold colour on make-up fanatic faces will be enough to brighten even the drabbest of days; with looks veering from the riotous crimson glows to the subtlest cheek contours.


See more at:
http://www.yuppee.com/2012/07/03/rainbow-brights/


-ZB

Sunday 1 July 2012

Lullaby Lane.

A new designers' business is topped to lull even the hardest of critics as we watch the elephants go by, and join Little Bo-Peep and Little Boy Blue at Lullaby Lane.


Read more at:
http://www.yuppee.com/2012/07/01/coming-lullaby-lane/

-ZB

Nick Malenko talks Braiding.

I interviewed Nick Malenko, one half of the Royston Blythe duo, to get all the goss on this seasons hottest hairstyle. Instead of styling the trestles of regulars Katy Perry, Antonio Banderes, Katie Price and One Direction today he's weaving in amongst US with braiding tips.


Read more at:
http://www.yuppee.com/2012/07/01/nick-malenko-talks-summers-biggest-hair-trend/


-ZB