Me and my Phoebe

By now I think it was utter madness to buy a Céline dress – just because during the sales I happened to stumble upon one from the fall 2010 collection (which I adored)… But then, with Phoebe Philo deciding to not do a show this season (is it a big publicity stunt? is she showing us how successful women can find a work-life balance?? is she pushing the label to new iconic levels???*) it feels double-special to own a piece of her designs, and I just love it so. The easy solution is that I've just spent my entire 2012 clothing budget on one dress - and that is that.
♥ ♥ ♥

*Keeping in mind that Azzedine Alaïa also prefers to do private exclusive showing instead of joining the big fashion hu-ha.

dress: céline, shoes: zara, clutch: 2nd hand

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Cloud 23*

For all kind of family reasons I've been toing and throughing a bit lately, enjoying some good cloud shapes where the sun does shine. Back to earth soon. ♥ ♥ ♥

*Nope, I've not been to the Hilton bar in Manchester. But I do like the name.

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Take 10 #19 - Zign Boots by Zalando

Maaan, I LOVE these boots. Besides a pair of Uggs and some old Converses they are probably the only shoes I can comfortably walk in for hours. And I do think they go well with long, tight dresses… The only irritating thing is that they've incentivised Sarah's new mantra "Your lieutnant would approve" - which she mumbles repeatedly every time she sees me cleaning the boots after my (now possible) long ramblings. So to keep her mentally sane I decided to immediately refrain from all cleansing aspirations.

As this is one of the Take 10 actions where we all got to chose our own don't forget to check out (in colour) Sherin's, Sarah's, MJ's, Vicki's, Susie's, Ellie's, Paula's, Harriet's and Jen's favourites.

boots: zign c/o zalando, dress: kaliko (2nd hand), scarf: self-made, parka: KS Klaus Steilmann Selection (vintage)

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The World of Anndra Neen

Inviting me to a jewellery show is a bit like asking a cat to review a vegetarian restaurant – I'm utterly naïve when it comes to metal adornment, just about managing to wear the same old pair of earrings every other day. But meeting Annette and Phoebe Stephens of Anndra Neen – the Mexican/American-sisters-coming-from-a-long-line-of-artists-sculptors-and-jewellery designers and the winners of the Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize 2011 – was quite the eye-opening experience. I mean, just look at the beautiful choker Annette is wearing (yeah, yeah who doesn't own a metal collar by now? Me, but that's because, as said, I'm lame)... There just is something about Anndra Neen's creations (they do bags, too - in metal)... They're THERE. They're beautiful and strong. (I'm really trying hard here to get around the dreaded term 'statement pieces').

And I did fall a little bit in love with the Stephens sisters. Actually I totally fell in love with them. They are so enthusiastic about their work and so easy to talk to. With that amount of energy and creativity I can't see any limits to what these two could do… and limpy me might finally have discovered the magic of metal.

For more information and background there is an interview with Phoebe and Annette on stylelikeu.

Anndra Neen is available at avenue 32 and couturelab.

Big Thanks to Peretti Communications for inviting me to the private viewing.

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