Several weeks ago I visited Watts Gallery in Surrey (which will appear soon in another post). It was a very cold, damp and foggy day, so the perfect weather to show off my new coat from Heyday. I was super lucky to nab one of these coats, as they were made in a
Amanda Wakeley If you don’t want to do a statement sleeve, then go for the jugular… or collar, to be more precise. Folded, shaped, contrasting, or oversized collars all featured on coats and jackets at London Fashion Week. This trend also works in with the idea of fur; it is so easy to
Roksanda Ilincic Though I’ve predicted that the 60s mod look is coming in, that doesn’t mean that 70s glam is yet on the way out. There were still lots of disco diva looks, and plenty of ’2011 does the 70s does the 30s’. If you are interested in either the 1970s or the art
Giles Now here is a trend I can fall in love with: you know I love a bit of drama, and big, bold statement fur was all over London Fashion Week. I’m not going to get started on the real vs fake debate, but whichever type you prefer to wear you’ll be able to find some great
Jasper Conran The monochrome theme works well into the 60s mod look that I talked about on Monday. There were big blocks of contrasting black and white from designers Osman, Peter Pilotto, and Antonio Berardi, or more subtle pieces from Caroline Charles or Pringle. This is such an easy way to get a really striking look;
House of Holland This trend has me quite excited, and I’ve already started a mini-collection of skirt suits for the shop. House of Holland and Paul Costelloe showed the stand out examples, with 60s style tweedy suits in bright colours. But there was plenty on offer from other designers too, like the quilted leather
Burberry I’ve been patting myself on the back for spotting this trend, after seeing it highlighted only this morning over on Disneyrollergirl. Large, unusually shaped, or contrast-printed sleeves have been seen at every fashion week, including London. You might have to work harder to find vintage examples, but you can look for 60s dresses with pleated sleeves, 50s coats
Amanda Wakeley The one colour that really stood out on the catwalk this season was orange. I’ve been predicting (and hoping!) that orange was going to come back into fashion. It seems that we were all so scarred after the 1970s orange and browns frenzy that it took over 30 years before those colours started to become acceptable
Acne Winter trend prediction number two is velvet. Lush, thick, heavy velvet – none of that flimsy crushed nonsense we had this winter. The mustard coloured trousers from Acne above show how you can wear it as a daytime look, but I think my favourite pieces are the velvet suit and skirt from Dame
Hampstead Heath is one of the most magical places to go walking in London when there has been snowfall. CS Lewis used to live right nearby, and it is usually taken that Hampstead Heath was his inspiration for Narnia; if you walk up towards Kenwood House you can even see a lamppost standing in a secluded
1970s purple wool tweed suit by Windsmoor 
1960s floral swimsuit with plunging neckline 
1940s teal blue wool dress with ridge detail hem 
1930s mother of pearl deer brooch 
1970s large raffia and burlap tote bag 
1970s green and red tartan knit jumper dress 
1950s green and silver clip on earrings 
1930s pale blue seersucker day dress 
1960s gold tone chain belt 
1950s black hand beaded lambswool cardigan