2012

I know it’s been a while since my last weekly wish list but between London fashion week, the Gucci trip and Uni deadlines I (shock, horror) haven’t had time to shop! Well that, my friends, is all about to change because SS12 has officially arrived and I’m oh, so ready to indulge in pastel shades, floral prints and colour-pop denim galore. Of course, in fashion land Spring began at least a month ago but now March is here hopefully the weather might actually catch up. After all, there are few things more frustrating than splashing out on a bunch of new season togs and then not being able to wear any of it without risking hypothermia.

1) Equipment signature silk shirt, £231, available at Matches
2) J Brand mid-rise pink cropped skinny jeans, £225, available at Net-a-Porter
3) Gucci Ladybug leather coin purse, £150, available at Net-a-Porter
4) Charles Anastase porcelain blue jacket, £788, available at Matches
5) Salvatore Ferragamo Blue patent pumps, £255, available at Harrods
6) 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli satchel bag, £819, available at Matches
7) Anne Bowes Jewellery Bambi necklace, £150, available at My Flash Trash
8) Whistles Wysteria print dress, £150, available at Whistles
9) Acne Audrey silk platforms, £340, available at Harrods

Love Ella. X

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping 4 Comments

Oops they did it again… Burberry releases new campaign images

What is it about Burberry ad campaigns… they’re always so goddamn gorgeous! It’s probably something to do with the super hot model/would-kill-for-that clothing/Mario Testino combination… I mean, if there were ever a recipe for a stella shot that’s it. Just when I thought my Eddie Redmayne obsession couldn’t get any, well, sadder, Christopher Bailey goes and books him and Cara for yet another gorgeous set of snaps. To be honest I’m not sure which I’m more in love with, Eddie or his shades…

Love Ella. X

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Fashion 1 Comment

Look Du Jour: Digital Revolution

Dress: Jean-Pierre Braganza, Bag: Whistles & Shoes: Topshop

You’d have had to have spent the past few months living under a (deeply unstylish) rock not to be aware of fashions current obsession with digital print. This love affair started a few seasons back, when Erdem, Mary Katrantzou, Peter Pilotto et al burst onto the scene. Their knack with kaleidescopic colours sent the previous seasons’ penchant for minimalism packing and has been dominating shops, magazines and wardrobes ever since. This evening I’ll be tapping into the trend courtesy of Jean-Pierre Braganza who’s fiery little numbers garnered rave reviews during London Fashion Week last season. Naturally I’ve prepped things up a bit with my Whistles’ Ella Box Bag and trusty suede wedges but it’s still out of my preppy comfort zone, at least a little bit.

Love Ella. X

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Look Du Jour 2 Comments

Vogue to host first EVER Fashion Festival!

I’ve long since come to realise that try as I might, I’m just not a festival kinda girl. I’d love to be one of those carefree Kate Moss-a-likes who are just as comfortable, not to mention just as stylish, in a campsite as they are on Kensington High Street. Now I have absolutely nothing against vintage denim shorts, biker boots and Barbour jackets. It’s more the whole lack of washing/toilet facilities, central heating and chilled Pinot Grigio. One highly unpleasent weekend at Reading confirmed that I’m not, and never, ever will be a happy camper and I vowed never to attempt attending a festival again… that is, until now.

A couple of months ago the world’s foremost fashion bible (AKA Vogue… Duh) announced that this April they would be holding their first annual festival. Anything hosted by Vogue is bound to be fash-tastic but it wasn’t until I received the line-up this morning that I realised quite how unmissable this event would be. Think Christopher Bailey in conversation with Alexandra Shulman, Dolce & Gabbanna, Stella McCartney, Lucinda Chambers… And that’s only day 1! With everyone from Tom Ford to Christopher Kane to Natalia Vodianova making an appearence you can bet your pastel pop-socks I’ll be sitting front row centre. There are still a few tickets available so click here to order yours today.

Love Ella. X

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Fashion Leave a comment

Temperley London Aftershow Party

As I’m sure anyone else involved in the mayhem of London Fashion Week will agree, one of the most thrilling and frustrating things about those fabulous five days is the intensive party schedule. I’ll admit, spending night after night mingling with industry insiders and sipping champagne cocktails is hardly cause for complaint. However when you have shows starting at 9am the following day and need to look vaguely presentable, an open bar can (and often does) spell disaster. The sensible option would of course be to either pop into said soiree for a brief meet and greet before retiring home to bed, or simply not to go at all… But when has the sensible option ever been particularly tempting? There are certain events so swish even the most self-disciplined among us can’t resist and one such soiree was Temperley London‘s post show party.

Held in a vast, Mayfair mansion and attended by the likes of Poppy Delevigne, George Lamb and Jameela Jamil, this was one fash bash worth attending, not least because guests got a sneak peek at the brands fab new line for Filofax. We drank, we danced, we felt deathly the next morning… All in all, an evening very well spent.