Let Them Eat Cake: Chanel Cruise 2013

The setting for the Chanel Cruise show was magnificent, set in the the picturesque Versailles, the models moved effortlessly among the ancient fountains. The theme was Marie Antoinette, but instead of tall wigs the models fashioned short vibrant pastel wigs. Over the top embellishments were the order of the day with every look oozing classic Karl opulence...and the accessories, normally at Chanel its the bags that has everyone in a flutter but this show it was undoubtably the incredible jewellery. 

Ensemble Du Jour: Pink Pastel Palette

Embellished Blouse

DVF

Earrings 

Jil Sander 

Fluro Embellished Skirt 

Topshop 

Raffia Sandals 

Brian Atwood 

Handbag

Chloe 

Triangle Stack Ring 

Topshop 

Ensemble Du Jour: Painted Camo

Blouse 

Carven 

'Snake' Necklace

Lulu Frost 

Tapered Pants 

Sandro 

'Leaf Me Alone' 

Charlotte Olympia 

Clutch

Burberry Prorsum 

Ring

Isharya

Kate Middleton in Matthew Williamson

The moment has finally arrived, days from celebrating her one year anniversary with Prince William, The Duchess of Cambridge previews a beautiful Matthew Williamson dress. The dress epitomises both the Duchess's refined classic style and Matthew Williamson's unique knack for bright embellishments. The dress undoubtably marks a middle ground between Duchess and designer....I predict a sell out!!! 

The Fairest of The All: Lily Collins

Lily is a British born beauty: daughter of musician Phil Collins, star of the Snow White adaption 'Mirror, Mirror', rumoured girlfriend of Zac Efron and not to mention owner of one of the most amazing sets of eyebrows around. It would be easy to place Lily with the 'Disney brigade' or the 'Nick Kids' but a mere child star she is not, Lily has journalistic tendencies and has written for British Elle Girl along with articles for Teen Vogue. Miss Collins reminds me of a Young Audrey Hepburn and she advocates this by her fashion choices, preferring bold boundary pushing gowns and choosing a wide range of prolific designers. Of course I am a huge fan of Matthew Williamson and anything he designs and it appears so is Lily but I have to say the Monique Lhuillier dress Lily wore to the 2012 oscars is her most accomplished moment. Most defiantly the fairest of them all...

Lily in Zac Posen 

Lily in Dolce& Gabbana 

Lily in Marc Jacobs 

Lily in Monique Lhuillier 

Lily in Dolce & Gabbana 

Lily in Jason Wu 

Lily with Katherine McPhee and Matthew Williamson both ladies wearing... Matthew Williamson of course! 

Olivia Palermo in Reiss (L.A.M.B pumps)

Joining the Raffia Mafia

The native Madagascan material raffia is without doubt having a moment. For me this became apparent when Cara Delevingne starred alongside Eddie Redmayne and some sort of biscuit in the S/S 12' Burberry campaign, I was officially sold. If you think that by raffia I am meaning beige woven bucket bags that are strictly beach attire, then think again. My favourite raffia styled garment must be the shoes, I see raffia as a fashionable alternative to hideous cork heeled shoes. However I love that it has made it into clothing and is now being used as a texture. Please join the raffia mafia...

Wedges 

Charlotte Olympia 

Woven Bag 

Jimmy Choo 

Trench 

Burberry 

Wedges 

Ralph Lauren 

Dress 

Giambattista Valli 

Striped Raffia Clutch 

Marc By Marc Jacobs

Raffia Ballerina Skirt 

Sass & Bide

'Rapunzel' Wedges

Charlotte Olympia

Bustier 

Blouson Noir 

Espadrille Sandals

Reiss

Woven Sandals 

Camilla Stovgaard 

Raffia Skirt

Proenza Schouler