Fashion has turned eco

Giorgio Armani tuxedo 

Eco Valentino gown 

                Giorgio Armani eco-tuxedo

My opinion 
These images are nothing out of the ordinary at the BAFTAs right?
Well considering they still look impressive we have yet to understand that they are eco-friendly, ethical wools and recycled fabric. I fail to understand why we are using 'green' fabrics and condensing our our fashion capabilities in order to help the earth. I believe fashion is the only thing that has not been touched by prying hands of government, so why are we messing around with eco fashion.

Read more on Vogue- Green carpet challenge *click here for Vogue*

Support 
Who better to support these ideas than the wife of the man with no voice, Colin Firth. 1930-1940 brought us the great depression in Britain, as you all know we are the chief  D.I.Y inventors, 'made do and mend' forced us to be brutal with little fabrics and sparse accessories, but we made it work. Meanwhile Parisienne Couture were extracting world famous ideas and exhausting our society. Are we resigning as fashion fabricators, lying down the gauntlet and letting our predecessors reign once again?

What are your views on this?

Summer is forcibly here

I have finally got the end of my tether with all things Winter, before the sale ended I brought three amazing Victorias Secret bikinis to start my summer early, not only did I forget about my purchase when it eventually arrived Friday after four weeks of waiting, I was lumbered with a whopping £60 shipping fee, which resulted to be more than all my bikinis together.
 On the other hand they fit perfectly and im guaranteed not to be wearing the same bikini as anyone else.

Mix and Match

Neon margarita

Strappy Bandeau

Even though holiday seems so far away, bikini's and most beachwear seem to go so quickly in the shops so I thought I would get mine early, I found my favourite bikini 'Neon Margarita' on a blog with Miranda Kerr perfecting the style, take a look *here* - bhammag.com

I have just ordered some House of Harlow 'Chelsea' sunglasses found *here* on Cocosteaparty.com must have for summer, will update you on those when they arrive. 

Order your own at - www.victoriassecret.com

Check my sunnies out on Amazon.co.uk

P.s- this is one of the only places that are stocking these glasses, due to popular demand, so want them, get em quick!.

'Fancy' that

If you are aware of the app, fancy, then you are well aware the images are spectacular and take photography to an extreme level. The images are separated into sections but to be honest they are all worth a look at, I thought id write a little about it to get you guys to start fancying, im sure the images will indulge your mind to run wild just like it has to mine, let me no what you think of the app, and if there is any others you guys recommend.

Here are few of my favourite images ;

Check my fancy - http://www.thefancy.com/ChantelleMarie

Or make you own at - http://www.thefancy.com/                                                                                              

Three great newbies

Living in the fashion world everything is seen but sometimes unheard, I have found three great new preppy designers which im sure you will all love. I have found these through twitter and personal recommendations, both of them have a list of mine waiting to be brought, I can assure you once you have seen them you wont be able to leave the website without buying. I will admit girls it as all summer clothing but by god its the best of rest, all I can say is get it while it last's. Our mortal enemies - celebs, have not yet plastered the papers with these three great designers, unless 'we' call Z list celebs?

First up - Bambi and Manson
http://www.bambiandmanson.co.uk/, also my item of the week! https://twitter.com/#!/Bambi_andManson
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002228861040

Next up - Lavand Boutique
http://lavandboutique.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lavand-Pop-Up-Boutique/323493524328885
https://twitter.com/#!/Lavand_Boutique

And finally - Unique Bikini's
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unique-Bikinis/122525311161538

They are all stockists so you can buy items from all of the sites, let me no what you think and if you have found any that are new, enjoy!

Zooey Deschanel

Who better to prowl over than the most pictured face of 2012, the 'New girl' Zooey's new series shows her as a bubbly thirty-something city girl. Every mag that I have picked up lately has her face plastered all over it, a new face for 2012 or a one hit wonder. My first sighting of her was in the film Failure to Launch, being brutally honest here I thought to myself, wow she looks like Katy Perry, dare I say it I know but looking further into her fame she has a special something about her that perhaps hasn't been seen in showbiz lately. With flawless skin, an effortless body and a popping pair of blue eyes Zooey has found herself a hit with the paparazzi. I have found myself very drawn to her personality which oozes out of her, a celebrity who has a ordinary mind is unheard of these days when everyone seems so  serious and angry, I hope this girl is here to stay. If you havent seen her racy shoot for Allure magazine check out this link -http://www.allure.com/celebrity-trends/cover-shoot/2012/zooey-deschanel#slide=1. Russel brand is a tricky one, lets hope this pixie steers well clear. I dont think we have seen the best of Zooey yet, without getting tongue tied with her glorious name can anyone help to find her a suitable 'click' to be part of, seemingly all the designers havent snatched her out of our reach yet. 

If you want to watch her series follow this link and let me no what you think. 

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/new-girl/4od

A historical affair

My friend was shooting an Indian/Edwardian piece for a uni project, you all must be thinking what a mixture of cultures but deep down I believe it somehow works. He used some eccentric fabrics which he got from a small town in India where his grandmother and father still live, we then teamed it with an All Saints inspired hat, which went on to be worn in a photo-shoot which was published in Look magazine. Here are some of the images, what do you think, disaster or a breakthrough?.

All about trends

Bazaar March 2012- Whether you have read it or not, it certainly contains some amazing pieces. I thought I would share my findings, this season seems to be a slight mixture of key trends. Undoubtably pastels are a must have but they sometimes are not very forgiving when January hasn't been very kind to you and your still embracing the power of blacks and greys, and occasionally a dark red. Bazaar have sewn together an amazing collection of trends which in my eyes will see us through until October time when Autumn and Winter collections begin to disperse.

Art Deco Gucci 2012

Art deco is a very specialised trend but is worn daily without realising, personally I love the trend and think it is very modern chic, with the palette of black white and gold, is it not a very diverse range but is significant. It is a tricky trend to explore as it is very black and white, the simplicity works amazingly well together but can be an abomination as separates. It is a very rich trend and is homed in Paris in the 1920's.

Floral Prabal Gurung 2012

Floral Print a wonderful arrangement of pastel colours with flower prints bursting through the fabrics, Bazaar has taken inspiration from Georgia O'Keeffe's tribute, thought designers and high street there is a firm grip on this trend and is seems to in its ideal.
 I love this trend but find it hard to team flower prints with more flower prints, throughout my experience less is defiantly more with floral prints. River island have a great collection if you are looking for tailored suits and some exciting summer numbers.I will keep you updated on this trend when summer arrives.

Haider Ackermann 2012

Androgynous cool, an ultimate chic trend which has followed us throughout fashion, the Alpha women is able to wear a sexy and provocative outfit without being civilised. Our very own Emma Watson has shown the younger generation exactly how to wear this ultimate trend, without forgetting Twiggy who wore her short bob with power and individuality. Black being my favourite colour to wear Androgyny, is within my reach to behave and examine like a true cool customer. It takes a certain type of someone to rock this look without adding an English rose complexion and defeating the whole boyish meaning.

Miami fashion week 2012

 Miami, without sharing my opinion head over to this- http://www.riverisland.com/Online/women/get-the-look/miami/miami an all time favourite trend, River Island have taken Jessie Jay and Katy Perry and mixed them until there glory is formed throughout this collection. A true holiday inspiration is formed,which explode into a blur of vivid colours and patterns, how they work so remarkably is yet to be discovered, but 2012 has opened it's imagination and has given birth to a slice of history.



Let me no if anyone has found any other trends which promote 2012, which are your favourites?