Showing posts with label Friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friday. Show all posts

Friday, January 15, 2016

Fashion Friday: Gucci S16 RTW

Okay, so I know I am about a pre season late on the uptake of this one… But better late than never, hey?  

This collection though...

It may be one of the most inspiring ranges that I have seen in a long time. I often reflect on my days at college – where we were encouraged to push boundaries, with unusual styling and silhouettes and the unique details and finishes on our garments never went unnoticed. 
It is very different to the price driven, commercial facet of the business that I ended up working in.

This collection, by Alessandro Michele, takes me back to those days… The bold, colourful, eclectic days of creation for expression.

It is the Trompe l'oeil that initially caught my eye in this collection. The illusion of belts, bows and ruffles - Details brought to life by shimmering fabric. Quirky shoes and accessories that stand out, despite the dramatic garments. The combination of lightweight chiffons with shiny embossed brocade and the mixing of bold colours and different prints somehow works really well together - exciting my eyes and inspiring my mind.














All images, Vogue 

I hope you have a fabulous weekend friends!
xx


Friday, October 9, 2015

Fashion Friday: Dries Van Noten S16 RTW

This week's Fashion Friday is from Dries Van Noten's Spring 2016, Ready-To-Wear collection.





















All images Vogue

Hope you have the best weekend!
xx

Friday, October 2, 2015

Fashion Friday: Chanel Resort 2016

This is my first "Fashion Friday" post... Hell, who am I kidding - It's my first post since I mused about something on a Monday two weeks ago. 

None the less, I have decided to start a new segment on the blog.
On a Friday I will upload my favourite looks from various collections that inspire and excite me.

I am not sure if you have noticed, but I am slightly obsessed with alliteration, hence the name of the segment, and the need for it to happen on a Friday - It's super-cheese, I know.











All Images Style.com

Have a Happy Weekend, Friends!
xx

Friday, January 20, 2012

Cherry Gin & Tonic

The prefect refreshment for  a day in the sun from spoon fork bacon.


Sweet Cherry Gin in Tonic
Serves 4 to 5
Ingredients:
cherry-lime simple syrup:

¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sweet cherry juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
½ cup granulated sugar
2 cups gin (“Tanqueray Rangpur” is my favorite for this)
¼ cup fresh lime juice
8 cups tonic water
fresh lime wedges
Directions:
1. Place the cherry juice, lime juice and sugar into a small sauce pan and simmer until the sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
3. In a pitcher stir together the cherry-lime syrup, gin, and lime juice.
4. When ready to serve fill glasses with ice and pour ¼ cup of the gin mixture into each glass.
5. Fill the glasses with tonic water, stir and serve with lime wedges.

Cheers to a sunny weekend.
xxx

Friday, May 6, 2011

Finally...It's Friday!

Have a wonderful weekend friends!
xxx