WHAT I WORE - BOMBER JACKET

Back in the 80’s the bomber jacket was the staple that every “bad boy” had in his wardrobe. Ever since, due to its simple shape and lightweight design, the bomber jacket has secured its position as a cool classic and it comes as no wander that it is having a huge comeback as a principal wardrobe item for transitional wear for both genders.

  

Jeans:  J Brand

Jacket:  Lover

Keeping its true nature and style intact, ie short in the body with rather puffy sleeves and a front zipper, the modern bomber jacket brings a luxurious and fashionable vibe and versatility in a wide range of styles, colour schemes and fabric choices from luxurious expensive silky textures to swooshing nylon, from leather to lace, and from sheer to simple jersey giving us myriads of options to choose from which could become tricky when it comes to decide on which one to buy and how to wear it.

It took me quite a considerable amount of time trying to figure out which jacket suits me best and how much use can I get from it.  My choice fell on a very pretty white colour bomber jacket from “Lover” with the very distinctive texture of silk embroidery in the same colour tone for a few reasons.  First of all, because of a solid colour and rich fabric, it would give me endless opportunities for mixing and matching my bomber jacket with high and low-end items of clothing depending on the time of the day, the event or my mood.  Also, because bomber jackets tend to be quite boxy and can come across as slightly masculine, jackets in light pastel shades seem to look more feminine. 

During the day, I like to wear it with high-waisted cropped pants and lace up flats for a playful and relax look.

Pants:  Sass&Bide (I wore them here)

For a casual weekend away, I throw my bomber jacket over a pair of jeans and add a touch of panache with a beautiful silk scarf.

On a night out, I swap the flats for high heels and a pair of well cut black classic or tuxedo pants for a touch of elegance.   You can always add more glamour to your look by wearing some gorgeous necklace or other eye catching accessories.

Pants:  Fabiani (I wore them here)

The bomber jackets are fun and fresh cover-ups for women who want to mix-up glamour and modern pace of life and are irreplaceable for a transitional period.  You can wear it over your t-shirt or slightly warmer top once the temperature starts to fall.  They are great with almost any type of pants or jeans and even with skirts and dresses and I would highly recommend them to women of any age.

Wear a bomber jacket this season and you are bound to look fabulous!!!

SHOEMANIA

When I travel, I am always on the lookout for exceptional window displays by department stores, shops or even restaurants.  Other people’s creative talents are always an inspiration for my own imaginative thinking.   These photos were taken in London at Selfridge department store.  The advertising campaign was called “Shoemania”.  The brainchild was to bring together over 200 shoe shops and labels under one roof, dedicating an entire floor to them.

I was bemused by the imagination of the creative team behind the window displays.  They utilised those boring, familiar to every housewives utensils and transformed them into the most desirable, admirable girl’s second best friends (after diamonds).  I couldn’t miss such an experience and went inside to find myself completely disoriented and overwhelmed amongst too many rows upon rows of shoes of every possible colour, shape, size, etc, etc.  Needless to say, I left empty handed…except the photos and lovely memories, of course.

A Piece of Kitchen Furniture 

Sewing Machines

 Irons on Heels

 A Pair of Dustbusters

 Diamonds are a girl's best friend

"Fatal Attraction"

 A shoe with a secret storage compartment

This shoe is about 4 meters tall

ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES - SHOES AND HANDBAGS

Hi there, my dear readers,

Today I would like to share with you my thoughts on beautiful extras - shoes and bags.  They have the ability to transform your look drastically and with minimal fuss, from a casual day time look to evening glamour but try to reverse the scenario by pairing a swanky dress with plain casual shoes and the wrong bag and the result is a disaster.

As Rebecca Miller once said: “Like most girls, I understood from an early age that shoes are magic vessels”.  And I totally agree with her, I strongly believe that good shoes and handbags are the best investments that will carry you over many fads and trends always looking stylish and fashionable.  You don’t have to wear expensive clothes with good extras.  Better to wear higher quality shoes and a cheaper dress.  When the shoes and bag appear classy, no one ever assumes that the clothes are down- market.

Shoes speak volumes about your personality and your taste; shoes and bags in vibrant hues instantly spruce up your basics and take a muted monochromatic look into a completely new level of fun and creativity;

If you, like me, love to wear high heels, indulge yourself.  The added height lengthens you and gives your calves a toned look.

Whether it is to treat yourself or to simply boost your mood, buying an awesome piece of footwear is a fabulous thrill – and it will look great on any figure!!!

An awesome pair of shoes are girls' best friends

 

Shoes:  Dolce & Gabbana (I wore them here)

Shoes:  Ted Baker (I wore them here)

Shoes:  Chloe

Handbag:  Naomi Levi (I wore them here)

 Shoes and hand bag:  Luis Vuitton (I wore them here)
 

An injection of vibrant hues add new vibe to black and white colour scheme



One dress -  two different looks (accessories is the key)