EXessory Latest: All Hail Hats

Royal wedding fever seems to have brought more than more than an addiction to K Middy spotting, it has brought along an obsession with finding the perfect hat. This of course is no easy task, just ask Beatrice and Eugenie. Choosing the perfect hat requires knowledge and skill and of course the ability to see when something is just not working, even if it is Philip Treacy. If you are still reluctant to give a hat a go thinking that come A/W the trend will go away, think again. The 'Hat' is set to be a staple for all outfits, an accessory that no self respecting lady will be seen without. Ever since the first shots of Mario Testino's Burberry A/W 11 campaign were released featuring fur flat caps I knew that hats with here to stay. So ladies get in your hat practise, as I feel it is a skill that must be perfected and QUICK!

Mario Testino A/W 11 Burberry Campaign

Look De Jour: Diane Kruger in Alessandra Rich

Never one to shy away from a fashion risk, Diane looks beautiful in a classic lace dress given a modern twist with its neon tones. Diane then finishes the winning look with a fantastic coral belt that pulls the whole ensemble together. Love! 

Ensemble du Jour: Ode to Divine Summer Neutrals

Jacket

Helmut Lang

Blouse

Reiss

Charm Necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane

Skirt

Richard Nicoll

Shoes

Alaia

Ring

Roberto Cavalli 

Box Clutch 

Alexander Wang 

High Street Gold: Whistles Lia Linen Jacket

Style Crush: Giovanna Battaglia

Drop everything, I have a new style crush, actually I feel it is more of a style LOVE. A Vogue fashion editor and girlfriend of Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld to boot. Giovanna Battaglia is one to watch and keep watching, she tackles trends head on whilst maintaining her elusive and enviable 'chicness'. Her CV boasts Dolce and Gabbana's house model along with extensive work as 'stylist de jour' to name but a few, giving Giovanna the one of the most delectable Italian influenced wardrobes going. Giovanna favours  typically kooky houses Prada and Marni, houses that require an impeccably trained style eye. She then finishes a look by mixing in just the right amount of crazy along with killer accessories, a classic heel and not to mention her black Birkin...what's not to love?

Giovanna in green Valentino coat teamed with divine Pierre Hardy ballet heels, a perfect example of how to wear multiple statement pieces, with just the right basics and heaped gold jewels, the Battaglia way!

Giovanna is the perfect blank canvas allowing her clothes to do the talking, which her Alberta Ferretti dress and Sergio Rossi 'Talisman' sandals certainly do.

Giovanna looks positively vampy in a Dolce & Gabbana floral dress teamed with some heavy duty peep toes and a fantastical bib necklace. The combination looks at ease amongst her low key makeup and floaty beach ready hair.

Giovanna in Valentino at one of her many fashion weeks appearances, a classic outfit given a modern twist with carefully chosen accessories. Look at that leather cuff...perfection!

Giovanna is a fur fanatic, a passion we both share, take note of how to incorporate fur into tremendously chic and modern looks!

Ensemble du Jour: Perfect City Breaker

Blouse

DVF

Shorts

Reiss

Sandals

J Crew

Bracelet 

Topshop 

Ring 

CA & Lou 

Handbag 

Chloe

Cheap Trick: Jaeger Stone/Bib Necklace