Leighton Meester.

B

Marchesa SS11

Marchesa is a relatively new brand, beginning in 2004 when designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig combined their talents to create the company, but that doesn't make them any less worthy of note than the icons. They are most renowned for their stunning red carpet and wedding gowns, but this collection proves they are just as apt at putting out looks for less formal occasions as they are the landmark events in your life.

The lace playsuits took my breath away, can you imagine these roughened up with a leather jacket and some crazy Jeffrey Campbell heels? Personally I don't think I'll ever have an occasion so big I could excuse wearing one a Marchesa gown, but hey, a girl can dream right?

Gunmetal Glory

Another party look.

Gunmetal by debutantedebut featuring slip shoes

Cilla Sweat in Powder, $39

Balmain Black Leather Shorts from Mrs H, 19 600 SEK

LEATHER PLATFORM SANDAL 130, 475 GBP

Hybria Suede Cut In Wedge Ankle Boot by Acne, 410 GBP

Mulberry / The Alexa, $875

Stella McCartney Studded Falabella Wallet Clutch, 725 GBP

J Dauphin 'Baby Please Don't Go' Cuff, $278

CARPENTER CROSS NECKLACE, $170

Shop Stop

Just bought this beautiful animal print silk oversized dress, and the beautiful chunky knit "smoking jacket" with grandpa style elbow patches from Zara. Yum.

Bad Girl

Some of my current obsessions:

Velvet. Blake Lively. Studs. Givenchy. Wedge boots. And the latest addition? Red lipstick.

A perfect bad girl party look.

 

 

Bad Girl by debutantedebut featuring a lace stocking

Velvet Dress By Boutique, $260
Clothing at Tesco | F&F Lace tights > hosiery > womenswear > women, 3 GBP
Black Verity Lace Tights, 9 GBP
GARETH PUGH - 140MM NAPPA PANNELS AND SUEDE WEDGES, 676 EUR
Shearling Suede Military Boot, $280
Gold stud clutch, 750 GBP
3.1 Phillip Lim Cameron Spike Clutch, $425
Karlie's Gold Spiked Stretch Bracelet, $35
Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick - 13, $30
Nicolina Royale Spiked and Hinged Cuff : Star Style
(1) blake lively | Tumblr
PSD Detail | juicy Lips | Official PSDs
MTV | Photo | marlboro-red
Butterfly edited by Pearland16-- USE!! :]

Lipstick 'em up.

Just bought this. Can't wait to wear it with messy hair and lots of mascara. Plus ALL of the money from each lipstick sold (minus vat) will be used to help people living with HIV & Aids, so dig deep ladies, it's a great cause and buying make-up never felt so selfless.

Eye Candy

Inspiration and pretty pictures.

Vera Wang SS 2011

In the words of Rachel Zoe: I DIE

Just look at some of these silhouettes, they are breathtaking.

Just look at the material this black skirt is made in! Don't you just want to wrap it around you and roll around in it?

The construction and colour of this silk skirt below is blinding!

The dress below is a favourite. I have no idea where I would wear it but I want it on me NOW.

Bravo, Ms Wang. You have a loyal follower in me.

WHYSL?

WhySL? by debutantedebut featuring black shoes

Acne / Agra Tank Top, $139
Acne Kex low-rise skinny jeans, $161
V Cut Bra, $65
Yves saint laurent shoes BLACK, 320 GBP
Chyc Small Agenda in Black Leather, $595
Yves Saint Laurent - US - Jewelry, $795
Chanel - Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour # 19 Gabrielle, $35

Style Shot.

Jeans: Abercrombie
Jacket: Zara
Wallet: Chanel

Burberry Prorsum SS 2011

You probably get it by now. I have a small (HUGE) obsession over black leather and studs. Burberry Prorsum's S/S 2011 Collection took my breath away. I drooled. I whined. I pined. I cried (almost). At almost £3000 a pop for a studded leather jacket it's not surprising I won't be getting one, but a girl can dream, right? And dream I will.







The aptly named "Heritage Biker" Collection was inspired by Thomas Burberry's designs for the first motorbike riders in England in the early 1900's. Pointed studs on the shoulders, and square on the lapels of a black motorcycle jacket. I think the designers were trying to torture me. Leather and studs with chiffon, moulded white leather cropped jackets paired with dresses made in bright feminine colours and cuts.











And the most surprising of all? They completely transformed their most iconic piece, the thing that burberry is famous for: the trench. They studded it. They put a beautiful thick lilac belt around the middle, and went literally for gold on the sleeves, pointed studs running from shoulder to elbow. It also seems like they tapered the sleeves to make them skin tight so that the studding would stand out even more. Whatever they did, it worked. Trenches with leather trims and lapels. Python skin trenches. Trenches with leather sleeves, the list was endless.









This collection is going to make an impact wether you like it or not, and if you're anything like me, you'll love it.