LONDON FASHION WEEK SS15 SHOW REPORT: ASLI POLAT

There was a real buzz going round the room as we waited in anticipation for Asli Polat's London show. The Fashion Institute of Technology graduate who injected a real "sports luxe" feel into her collection drew gasps from the room - it was like a breath of fresh air, especially against the light and bright setting of the Me Hotel on Strand.

 

Beautiful sheer chiffon and lace detail, pops of hologram, metal and rose golds all grounded by a smattering of leather.

The show was one of the best I've seen, partly because of how Polat managed to merge etherealism with a bad ass attitude and partly because everything she put onto the catwalk was desirable, cool, fresh and something I could see myself wearing. Bravo!

Love,

Geisha

xoxo

SHADES OF MERLOT

RECIPE FOR WINTER

Take a generous dollop of sheer feather vests and cosy wide-brimmed hats.

Garnish with chunky knuckledusters and clunky platforms.

Swirl with your favourite snuggly sweater dress.

Fold carefully into the softest of burgundy leather.

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Winter inspiration

In the short time before I leave for Hong Kong (27 deg forecast for tomorrow), I'm dreaming of my inspirations for winter: Opulet violet and burnished auburn make up, Glittery shoes, Raw metal accessories, Fuzzy jumpers, Shearling coats and Leather, leather, leather.

What are you craving this winter?

xoxo

beaut.ie, mshelene.com, fashion-nerdic.com, fashiontoast.com

BURNING LOG FIRES & GINGERBREAD LATTES

Balenciaga fur coat, Uniqlo plaid shirt, Mulberry Alexa satchel, Understated florals, Alaia studded heels, Topshop mesh dress, Helmut Lang leather/jersey leggings, House of Harlow cuff, Dr Martens 1490, YSL ring, Topshop brogues, Erin Wasson x RVCA denim miniskirt.

My perfect A/W wardrobe.

SHINY NEW LEATHER JACKET

the magic of topshop + the softest leather i've ever touched + the last one in the store in my size

= irresistable.

it has gorgeous suede panels on the shoulders and is made of the SOFTEST, MOST BUTTERY LEATHER I HAVE EVER FONDLED. i was stalking it on the topshop website and watched doefully as it sold out then vanished altogether so coming across this one was a sign... obviously. or just an excuse for me to buy another leather jacket!

i wore this outfit to go on a night out on the town :) it's been surprisingly warm lately!

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necklace - oasis

shirt dress - boutique in hong kong

leather booties - new look

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST... party time this wednesday - if any londoners are reading this, check out the dia de los muertos ball at PROUD in camden (click for a link to tickets).

Maxi Jazz and Sister Bliss from Faithless will be joined by Mr C, Russ Cuban, Daisy Heartbreaker as well as a traditional live Mexican mariachi band at this fancy dress ball celebrating the Mexican festival Day of the Dead.

There will also be Mexican burlesque, traveling performance gypsies, fortune-telling Frida, everything you ever wanted to know about embalming, tequila torture, and enough tricks and treats and flirts and curses to fill up the annoying part of the brain that always demands more.

Yes, the word hedonism shall be redefined as we all see the night through. This is one not to be missed.

And it's all for a good cause. Tickets are just £10 with all proceeds going to Mencap's work with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.

i am DEFINITELY going so buy your tickets PRONTO and i'll see you guys there?

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Z xoxo

if you ain't cowboy, you ain't shit. TRUE.

YES YES YES YES... It arrived. I wore it to my local ice cream parlour last night.

I am one magical t-shirt away from this look (skipping over the fact that I'm not Erin Wasson and don't have model looks or amazing hair that does perfect flicks for photos):

SORRY for the extreme lack of posts... been really busy applying for jobs.

To make up for it, some shoe porn: the pairs I have been wearing on loop these few weeks.

L-R: DIY studded minnetonkas (Zara) - Studded Schuh cowboy boots (ebay) - Office wedges - Office strappy lace up heeled sandals - Tretorn chunky heeled wellies (English summer so far sucks) - Brown Loblan cowboy boots

The strappy sandals are the ultimate hookerlicious all-season, any-occasion chunky-heeled bundles of fun... they kinda channel Ann Dem but with thicker straps.

Cue outfit idea number 2: Magical t-shirt + Bandage skirt + aforementioned shoes

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The chunky office wedges have been SOLD.

Still up for sale though are:

RIVER ISLAND FLAT LACE-UP SANDALS

Size: UK 6/EU 39

Condition: Worn once

Price: £25 (including postage to UK)

(RRP £34.99 from the River Island website)

And also...

TOPSHOP PLIMSOLLS WITH BROGUE INK PATTERN

Size: UK 5/EU 38 BUT they run small and would suit a UK4/EU37

Condition: Worn once in THIS post

Price: £8 (including postage to UK)

(RRP £15)

Contact me if you want either pair and do it QUICKLY because I leave for Hong Kong this weekend. I'll bring them back with me and send them from there, but you have to say so otherwise I won't bring them and you will not be united with your perfect summer sandal/plimsoll.... tee hee.

Loves,

Z xoxo

PS. Win a SATC "Carrie" style necklace HERE