The ** X in XFactor

It's that time of year again where the Xfactor graces our screens again. And this year the Fashion is FIERCE. Miss Kelly Rowland has brought a whole other level of style to the show. Everything is so effortless on so on trend. As much as I like Tulisa she's just not hitting the mark for me.

From Left Week 1:
Saturday: Atelier Versache Dress, Crisian & McCaffrey Shoes and Lorraine Schwartz Jewels.
Not my Favourite Look, it's a little like an Irish Dancing Costume.

Sunday: Roberto Cavalli Dress, Nicholas Kirkwood Shoes and Lorraine Schwartz Jewels.
Love, Love, Love this look with her sideswept curls. Fab!

Week2:
Saturday: Todd Lynn Dress, Crisian & McCaffrey Shoes and Lorraine Schwartz Jewels
So simple and understated but beautiful.

Sunday: Julien MacDonald dress, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes and Lorraine Schwartz Jewels
Obsessed with this dress.

Week 3:
Saturday: Topshop Dress, Alaia Belt, Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes, Selection of Jewels by Asprey, Lorraine Schwartz, De Beers and Alexander McQueen.
I love that she wore a Topshop dress and you would never know.

Sunday: Falguni and Shane Peacock Dress, Crisian & McCaffrey Shoes, Lorraine Schwartz Rings and Bangles with De Beers Earrings.
I Die for this dress. Unbelievable. I shouted at my husband to come see this dress when she walked out. Love it

So I am keeping a close eye on Kelly's fashion choices and I will post further updates through the weeks but I am also watching the singing. Loving Mischa B and loving the new line up of The Risk now that they brought Ashford in. His voice is amazing and I genuinely feel that he should have been in this line up from the beginning and seriously his eyes, WOW! I am also loving Marcus and Craig Colton.

I'm also loving the new Xtra Factor will Olly Murs and Caroline Flack. I have to admit I didn't know who she was at the beginning but after a quick google I got myself up to date. I'm loving her style so much and I will be doing a post later this week on some of her fashion choices. Stay Tuned.
Are ya'll into the Xfactor this year? Are you missing Mr.Cowell and Cheryl?

Monday MUST HAVE

Big Glasses. Need I say any more. A fashionista staple piece. An item that every girl should have in their collection. Some are never seen without them, some rock them to hold back a bad hair day. Hater Blockers or Paparazzi Shields or even just a cover up for not wearing any makeup. I have to admit I am obsessed with big sunglasses. I wear them everywhere even during the winter. I'm not crazy, the light hurts my eyes. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. When it comes to the style stars it doesn't matter whether the go aviator or square, tortoiseshell, black or white, as long as the frame is big then it's all good.

 If there is any style stars that I could replicate their collections it's the Kardashians. I swear you rarely see these girls in the same glasses more than once. An impressive collection of every brand under the sun and all of which absolutely fabulous.

 Or Nicole Richie, a self confessed sunglasses buff. She told Teen Vogue that she owns has 200 pairs and is the proud owner of every pair of House of Harlow 1960 sunglasses she ever designed. Jealous much?

I am of the opinion that you should invest in at least one pair of really good sunglasses. I have a gorgeous pair of Chanels that I bought years ago and when my daughter was about 5 months old she knocked them off my head onto the kitchen tiles. I shed a tear I have to admit. I also own a gorgeous pair of Ralph Lauren Aviators which I adore. Making up the rest of my collection are an Accessorize large rimmed pair which I got for 7 euro in the sale last year and some River Island and H&M pairs. And I will say this now I way prefer the designer ones, not just because they're designer but because the fit, the don't slide off my nose or head and they don't pinch behind my ears. I really believe that sunglasses are an investment and if looked after well will stand the test of time.
So here are my picks of the sunglasses on offer.

Today:

             E15.38                                   Both Asos                           E19.23

Both Asos    E15.38

Both River Island    £12.99

Payday:

       Gianfranco Ferre E117.94                         Vivienne Westwood E128.20

Both House of Harlow 1960 $125

       Marc by Marc Jacobs E160.25                     Roberto Cavalli E160.25

Some Day:

     Alexander McQueen E242.30                                D&G E271.78

                   Chanel E205                                           Tom Ford E352.55

                   Balenciaga $345                                 Victoria Beckham $470

 Do you die for those Amazing Balenciagas. I swear if ever a scratch card went my way some of these would be my first port of call. Check out Asos for a fab selection of both highstreet and high end sunglasses. Alot of what I've shown here can be purchased from Asos. The Victoria Beckham, Balenciaga and Chanel and aren't on Asos and generally have to be bought in store or places like Brown Thomas. You have to be very careful buying online for fear of copycats for these particular brands. House of Harlow 1960 can be bought from Singer 22.

Trend for the week 70's Revival

Oh the 70's, where life just looks like it was easier. Everyone was happy (or high), the colours were psychedelic, nights out were clean, fun and on wheels and everyone travelled to festivals in beetle vans... Whats not to love?

I love love love this trend. Everything about it! The 70s Revival brings a whole new and fresh look at a fabulous time for fashion. Flares, Prints, Pilgrim Cut Blouses, Tassels, Suede, "Chelsea Girl", the over sized floppy hat the list goes on and I love it all. The 70s trend prints were taken to a whole new level with the emerging Aztec, Navajo and a modern leopard print. Flares are cut better, Wedges became more fashion forward and tassels were put on everything. This trend for me is Bohemian, Retro and FABULOUS! Alot of the runways showcased this trend with the designers giving their visions of what 70s Revival is all about. From ADAM putting just a few uber retro outfits down the runway to Mara Hoffman, Pucci and Roberto Cavalli putting entire Boho 70s esque collections out there for us all to enjoy. Here are some of the runway pictures showcasing 70s Trend.

ADAM

Alberta Ferretti mixed her trends this season by putting down a boho, 70s style runway with sheer fabrics and floral prints along with crochet and embroidery. You can see other looks from the Alberta Ferretti runway in my Floral Trend

Badgeley Mischka's stunning collection was again a mixture of the trends with sheer and modern metallic running through the 70s inspired cuts and designs.

Blu Marine had a mixture of some serious Leopard Prints in Pinks, blues and neutral tones but these are my favourite pieces from the collection

Catherine Malandrino

Charlotte Ronson combined florals with boho plaits

Chris Benz (left) and Cynthia Steffe (right)

 Diane Von Furstenberg (left) and Luca Luca (right)

 Missoni (right) and Matthew Ames (right)

Reem Acra (left) and Rodarte (right)

 

Temperley London (left) and Tory Burch (right)

 

Now we come to my favourites.. I am more than just a little bit obsessed with Mara Hoffman. I want her entire collection. I could literally wear it every day, if it was possible.

Marc Jacobs' collection was inspired. He colour blocked the best of the 70's colour palettes with beautiful accessories and fabulous cuts putting an entirely unique and modern update of the 70's

Roberto Cavalli took the 70's to an different realm. Putting a completely boho/Woodstock vibe on the collection. It's eccentric but it's fabulous. This is Ibiza in the 70's. Fantastic!

Anna Sui is definitely one of my favourites. She combined the stunning neutrals with a blue story and almost an American Indian/Ranch feel through some patchwork effect pieces. The combination of textures with sheer, crochet and feathers completely make this collection special.

And finally, a definite stand out collection, Emilio Pucci. Peter Dundas outdid himself. The amazing connection between flowing and sheer pieces with the detailing of mirrored effects, lace up tops and cut outs in fabric while bringing the browns and mustard tones through in typical but updated Pucci patterns. WOW! It was definitely the celebrities favourite too with many being spotted on Red Carpets wearing gorgeous pieces from the collection. Stay tuned for Who's Wearing it to see the celebs picks.

Their Website say of the collection "Island Life. Authentic, irreverent, insouciant. The wardrobe of a traveler."
"Crisp cottons, feather-light silks and liquid jerseys are all washed to feel like sun-dried favourites, desirable and luxurious. ".
J'adore

So what do ya'll think about 70's Revival? Is it hit or miss in your book. Stay tuned for my next post which is Who's Wearing it. All my Style Stars flaunting their rocking 70's Style.
(All Runway pictures are courtesy of  NyMag and Style.com)