3.1 Philip Lim

Weekly Wish List Returns!

Yes, after what seems like a very long time, La Petite Weekly Wish List is BACK! Between fashion week, moving house (foolishly right before fashion week) and developing a rather expensive taxi habit while in New York, I’ve had precious little time or money to spend revamping my Autumn/Winter wardrobe. Well, now fashion month is drawing to a close, my student loan is impending and I’m oh-so-ready to hit the shops. And what better way to get in the mood for a new season spree than by compiling a selection of my favourite new season togs?

La Petite Weekly Wish List

1) Rag & Bone Kari  sweater, £395, click here to buy
2) McQ by Alexander McQueen tweed skirt, £280, click here to buy
3) Kenzo patent leather ankle boots, £498, click here to buy
4) Marc by Marc Jacobs two-tone satchel, £470, click here to buy
5) Whistles purple leather phone sleeve, £30, click here to buy
6) Anne Bowes Jewellery vintage pink pendant, £65, click here to buy
7) 3.1 Phillip Lim pleated tweed dress, £645, click here to buy
8) Carven bow embellished suede pumps, £320, click here to buy
9) Freda Blair trousers, £325, click here to buy
10) Boutique by Jaeger Julie neon angora jumper, £140, click here to buy

Love Ella. X

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping Leave a comment

New York Fashion Week SS13: Day 5

Day 5 was hands down the most stressful of New York Fashion Week. I mean, so stressful I cried. Why? I hear you ask. Did I get turned away from a major show? Spurned by a bitchy blogger or evil editor? Fall over in my ridiculously vertiginous heels? I’m embarrassed to say, the cause of my Monday morning mayhem was none of the above. This season I stayed with a friend on the lower East side and she very kindly made me my own key. Even more kindly, she made me another key when I lost the first one. You would have thought I’d be a bit more careful after that but no, I lost key number two… Whilst on a Starbucks trip in my pyjamas less than two hours before the Phillip Lim show. As you can probably imagine, I lost it. Somehow I managed to get my sh*t together enough to flag a cab uptown and beg a key from my friends poor flatmate who was, rather unfortunately, in the middle of a meeting. I no doubt looked mildly mad careering around the Big Apple in my floral Gap pj’s but no way in HELL was I missing out on the chance to see my beloved Phillip Lim’s latest collection on the runway!

New York Fashion Week

I wore…
Blouse: Boutique by Jaeger
Skirt & Shoes: Topshop
Bag: Anya Hindmarch
Socks: Falke
Ring: Swarovski

Thanks to grim determination and several very patient taxi drivers, I made to 3.1 Phillip Lim in time to spend the rudimentary half hour show delay checking out the FROW. And what a front row it was! The international fashion elite had turned out in force, think Giovanna Battaglia, Hamish Bowles, Suzy Menkes, Bryan Boy and Dree Hemingway to name but a few. I think it’s safe to say that 3.1 Phillip Lim is one of the hottest labels around right now and he certainly lived up to his Wunderkind status that afternoon.
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Posted on September 13, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Fashion Week 1 Comment

Weekly Wish List, August 25th

Another week, another weekly wish list. For a couple of weeks now I been OVER summer and at last the weather in London is agreeing with me! Bye bye pastels, florals and broderie anglaise. Hello tonal hues, supple leathers and cosy knits. Apologies to anyone who’s less than thrilled by this weekends’ autumnal weather conditions but given the gorgeousness of this new season fare, I’m sure you’ll get over it…

Weekly Wish List

1) 3.1 Phillip Lim Ka-Pow Print T-Shirt, £160, click here to buy
2) J.W. Anderson Caged Neoprene Skirt, £220, click here to buy
3) Charlotte Olympia Polly Haircalf & Patent Leather Pumps, £695, click here to buy
4) Stella McCartney Fallabella Boucle Bag, £790, click here to buy
5) Swagga and Soul Isabel Biker Jacket, £225, click here to buy
6) Miu Miu Croc Effect iPhone Sleeve, £85, click here to buy
7) Mulberry Tiger Beanie, £150, click here to buy
8) Alexander McQueen Water Molded Snake Clutch, £1,165, click here to buy
9) Marni Patent Leather Loafers, £410, click here to buy
10) A.P.C Denim Skirt, £140, click here to buy
11) Chinti and Parker Heart Pocket Cashmere Cardigan, £295, click here to buy

Love Ella. X

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping Leave a comment

AW12 Handbag Hotlist

While the 2012 Olympics were obviously pretty big news, they’re not the only exciting thing that’s happened during the past month. In fact, I’d argue that for many of us, the arrival of the new season collections are almost as thrilling. Just as I began psyching up for Summer in February, I’m now thoroughly in the mood for autumn. After all, there are only so many pastels a girl can wear before she starts longing for something a bit less saccharine. Having fondled most of the AW12 collections at press days back in April I can vouch that it’s going to be an excellent season. But excited though I am to dive into the autumnal delights on offer, I’m not ready to think about winter woolies just yet so instead I thought I’d take a look at the handbags on offer instead. You can wear ‘em now with bare legs and ballet flats or in a few months time with boots and a chunky knit… Further proving my theory that if there’s an item really worth investing in, a beautiful bag is surely it.

AW12 handbags

Anya Hindmarch Ebenezer Shoulder Bag, £1195 at www.anyahindmarch.com

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Posted on August 22, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping 3 Comments

Weekly Wish List, New York Edition

August is just around the corner and we all know what that means… Fashion month is now just a few short weeks away! For a lot of industry folk, ‘fashion week’ can be something of a dirty word thanks to the sheer amount of stress it brings with it. Personally, I don’t think I’m ever going to get over the joy of being able to attend shows, parties and be a part of all the madness in between. Who knows, maybe in ten years time I’ll be bemoaning the sleep deprivation, high-heel induces injuries and champagne-induced hangovers that are as much a part of fashion week as the collections themselves but given how excited I feel just writing that, I doubt it. With just over a month to go, it’s high time to start planning our wardrobes. So to help, well, me along the way and generally get us all in the mood for four weeks of sartorial celebration I’ve decided to focus my next few wish lists on each of the four respective fashion cities. First up, New York…

Weekly Wish List New York

1) 3.1 Phillip Lim Floral Print Silk Crepe Dress, £535, click here to buy
2) Alexander Wang Emile Textured Leather Tote, £820, click here to buy
3) Oscar de La Renta Scalloped Suede Pumps, £460, click here to buy
4) Diane Von Furstenberg Britt Leather Skirt, £431, click here to buy
5) J.Crew Tippi Merino Wool Heart Sweater, £75, click here to buy
6) Proenza Schouler PS11 Mini Classic Satchel, £1,160 click here to buy
7) Mara Hoffman Half Top Bikini Set, £137.66, click here to buy
8) Marc by Marc Jacobs Burg Boxer Medium Leather Tote £405, click here to buy
9) DKNY Corey Colour Block Suede Peep-Toe Pumps, £215, click here to buy
10) Jason Wu Jourdan Patent & Leather Shoulder Bag, £1,560, click here to buy
11) Milly Avery Patterned Cotton Blend Dress, £455, click here to buy

Love Ella. X

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping 1 Comment
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