Shoes to buy now

If you don't own a pair of these, why on earth not?   These are the Ugg-haters' answer to heavenly, comfy and versatile daytime footwear.  Buy them now and wear with tapered trousers and silk blouses, tailored shorts with a smart tee or keep it casual with jeans and a slouchy cashmere jumper. 

Image courtesy of NET-A-PORTER

I love these looks below snapped by Tommy Ton during Couture Week in Paris and Sydney Fashion Week.  They're the perfect example of the outfit styles to compliment your new shoes.

Images courtesy of Tommy Ton at Style.com

Noreen xx

Colour me Chanel

What can be said about the Chanel Couture Fall 2012 collection that hasn’t already been said?  Well, here’s one you probably haven’t heard before, I wouldn’t class myself as a huge Chanel fan.  I do like the collections.  They always present something new for the modern-day Chanel woman, whilst remaining true to the house and history of the brand and this is certainly something I admire.  But do I swoon and ‘Oh-Em-Gee’ over the collections?  Maybe over the odd outfit.  Would I wear them, of course, but would I scrimp and save to buy a piece from the collections?  I can think of other designer clothes I’d prefer to spend my rent money on, in order of current preference…Prada, Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta, Chlóe, Louis Vuitton and Dior.  I guess I’m just not a Chanel woman, be it modern day or old school.  There isn’t a Chanel collection (other than Resort 2010)  that I can think of that’s made it to my ‘must-try-and-dress-like-this’ wish list….

And then Chanel Couture Fall 2012 came along. Cue The Monkees, I’m a Believer.

This collection has had me swooning and ‘Oh-Em-Gee-ing’ like Matthew McConaughey has just told me I’m a law-breaker.  The sugar coated almond pinks mixed with pewter and glitter, the long elegant silhouettes of the dresses, the high-waisted trousers with the ruffled blouses, the textures, the glitzy tights; did I mention the sugar coated almond pinks?  Swoon.

It was only a matter of time really before a Chanel collection came along with my name on it.  I can see every piece fitting in neatly with my wardrobe and daily style, so it’s safe to say my rent money is well and truly spent.  Come Winter I’ll be living on the streets but I’ll be looking Coco-fabulous.

Here is my ‘must-try-and-dress-like-this’ wish list from the show.

 
 
 

Images courtesy of Vogue.com

Noreen xx

Men's style blogs

I love this nifty little infographic from Complex , they're offering us all a little direction on which blogs to read to suit our tastes in men's fashion and style. The only blog I think is missing on here is TheTieGuy on Tumblr A picture blog of course, (he'd be in the 'Can you read?' 'No' section), he focuses mostly on preppy menswear (my favourite), the pictures are always inspiring and he genuinely knows his stuff. Worth a read...or view my friends. If Ivy League/preppy style is not your thing, then discover which blogs are best suited for you below.

Noreen xx

Sky Tyne & Wear debut

See yours truly and the rest of the Metrocentre Style Team in action on Sky Tyne and Wear fashion news
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/19163