MEADHAM KIRCHOFF AT TOPSHOP

Meadham Kirchhoff's new colloboration with Topshop has launched on Topshop.com today and I can't stop drooling over it. Meadham Kirchhoff is the label run by design duo Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff, who met whilst studying at St Martin's school of art. Their latest Topshop collaboration features a simple palette of black and nude tones. However the addition of glittery polka dots to jersey and chiffon t-shirts is what really caught my eye, my inner 5 year old loves a bit of multi-coloured glitter, and some how Meadham Kirchhoff pull off the impossible of making glitter look cutting-edge and cool. My favourite piece is definitely this simple jersey tee, priced £55. I'd wear it with leggings and ballet flats for day and then tuck it into a neat high waisted skirt for night. And the rest of the collection is equally as delicious, check it out at Topshop.com now.

GEMMA ARTERTON AT THE PRINCE OF PERSIA PREMIER

Gemma Arterton's red carpet look can be quite hit and miss in my opinion; she loves a vampish heel and a mini dress, and whilst she has the body to work the look, I can't help longing to see her prettier side. Which is why I'm thrilled to see her looking quite so delicious at the Prince of Persia premiere in this wonderful Valentino strapless dress. The gown is embroidered with thousands of silver beads and in this season's nude colour that looks so delicate and fresh against a pale complexion. Teamed with the red lipstick and a chic up do, Arterton really has the markings of an old school Hollywood actress in this gown. Occasionally I get told I look Gemma which I absolutely LOVE. Hmm wonderful if Mr Valentino has anymore gowns he's willing to lend out to pale skinned brunettes...?

WEDDING WEAR

This is a very exciting picture blog dedicated to Rache Bew, because as she rightly pointed out my blog is becoming far too wordy and as a result lacking in picture posts these days. So, I am sharing my exciting bargain dress purchase with you all that is for the first ever wedding I have been invited to; that of my lovely school friend Lydia. It's next Sunday, so I'm rushing a bit to get my outfit together.

Anyway, thankfully yesterday I purchased this b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l shift dress from Florence and Fred at Tescos. It's priced on the website at 14 pounds, although it only came up as 9 at the self checkout, simple pleasures hey. The picture is of a sample I reckon, because my version differs alittle, it has a beige waistband that highlights my waist nicely and the central panel is beige as opposed to white.

I know It is slightly cringey that A) I am wearing a 9 pound supermarket dress to wedding and that B) it has been featured on all the Tescos S/S adverts so there's no hiding the fact; (as noticed by my friend Henri tonight) but that's ok because as a student I am used to wearing cheap tat, I jest.


Accessories-wise I have the perfect black and beige heels to adorn my feet and I am also hunting down beige lace gloves and a lace fascinator for a touch of 50s chic. I will post my completed outfit pre wedding next Sunday. Exciting !!

SUPER SCUTT

It may be freezing, but all this lovely sunshine is getting me in the mood for summer, which inevitably leads me to start thinking about my summer wardrobe. I am hoping I will get to spend some time in Spain this summer, and I've just come across a gorgeous swimsuit in the new Danielle Scutt @ Topshop collection that will allow me to sunbathe in style. Scutt is known for her sexy designs that make woman look cool and yet luscious at the same time. This little number is £45, and is a great pre-summer investment buy. Just beware of the unusual tan lines (i.e. a tanned tummy).

Such is my enthusiasm for the Scutt collection, I have decided to write a piece for my magazine on it. It's edgey and fashionable enought to appeal to my target market whilst cheap and available on the high street. Designer diffusion ranges are great because they bring high fashion to those on high street budgets. And as that's the mission of my magazine this collection is perfect to feature.

SOPHIE IN WONDERLAND

Tom Burton's latest film Alice in Wonderland has caused fashion to go a little bit Lewis Carroll character crazy lately, and I've just come across the most beautiful pendant from the Disney Couture Alice in Wonderland collection, designed by the talented Tom Binns.

This gorgeous key-hole shaped pendant has a delicate gold frog, 'drink me' bottle and a grinning cheshire cat charm amongst others encased within it. So stunning, it costs £65 and can be purchased from ASOS.com.

AMAZING SUMMER DRESS!

Now for my sanity, a non-uni work related blog about something nice. By nice I mean real nice. Check out this gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs dress I spied on Net-a-porter.com today:

Ladies this dress is a serious summer must-have. The aztec print is very current, as is the form-fitting cut. It can be worn with bare legs and flat leather sandals for day or high heels and gold jewels for hot summer nights. It would also look nice with a light chambray shirt thrown over the top for a relaxed look. Even the cute little pockets make a nice addition. The only set back? Um... the price. £250 sob sob !!! But seriously, if you're young, have a good body and the money to splash (i.e. you are a wag/ have millionaire parents) this would make a great summer wardrobe investment.

VALENTINES DAY FASHION

Well, it's nearly Feb the 14th and I personally don't know how to feel about Valentines Day. Having spent 19 years simmering with resentment every time the dreaded day came round, it's hard to suddenly love the day just because I have boyfriend now. I would like to add that my mum was always lovely and put a thortons chocolate lollipop in my lunchbox to mark Valentines, but as we all know it's not quite the same as having an romantic admirer.Overall I think it's a pretty mean concept for national day: 'let's make half the population feel good at the expense of making half the population feeling extra crap!!!'

So whilst I hope I get a nice big pressie (ha) I really do wish Valentines day didn't exist.

Anyway, for my Valentines themed fashion post I would like to extoll the virtue of hearts, which are totally hip & fashion forward right now. As seen on the Marc by Marc Jacobs catwalk, heart prints look great clashed against tribal patterns and polka dots in this seasons 'print clash' trend.

Love the heart print tote, so adorable!

Also seen on the Luella catwalk where the models literally wore their hearts on their chest in these cut-out dresses:

Get your heart fix at Boohoo.com where this Luella looky-likey dress is just £20.

And remember, a heart is for S/S10 not just for Valentines! (cringe)