Akong London will be showing the brand’s new collection, “Conquistadora”, in the Lower Embankment Galleries during the London Fashion Week starting this Friday 18th February. Here is a preview of some of the most exciting pieces from the A/W 2011-12 collection which will be following the current “Midas Touch” S/S 2011 collection. Nicole Akong went for bold ethnic colors and warm materials instead of…
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We all know Missoni for the trademark wavy stripes and the silky knits. What I discovered today through the special Yoox weekend shopping event is the Italian brand’s accessories range that look as fantastic as any Missoni garment. I loved the pastel colors mixed with gold -they feel like capturing the colors of a sunset at a sandy beach in Sardenia- and the subtle geometrical cuts. What do…
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[Article is blogger’s own, as published in Madame Figaro Cyprus, Dec. 2010 issue. International copyrights apply. Photo Gallery at the end of the article] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCn39W9no7o] Thankfully, I haven’t felt like a groupie since I was 10. And I had never expected I would feel the groupie fever ever again – let alone that I wouldn’t catch it at a concert of…
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the cutest bag of all? And the answer is… the teddy-bag by Decca C! This beauty was presented on the catwalk at the Group Fashion Parade during Hong Kong Fashion Week and stole the hearts of the attendants. Cute and fun, the teddy-bag is an absolute eye-catcher. I guess it’s not a guy-seducer, but it’s definetely suitable…
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I first met Sasha Parker and Korin Nolan at their cooking workshop during Britain’s Next Top Model Live! Show 2010. It was a month later that the girls launched their “yummy mommies” Bible, “How to Cook in High-Heels” at a prestigious party in studio Valbone in central London. Even though not exclusive to females, the night was actually dedicated to women as it included many surprises…
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