Crested fashion

I love a good crest. One party Ivy League prepster, one part stories family, one part nostalgia, I love the pomp and circumstance, the nod to yesterday, and the hope for tomorrow associated with the medallions, patches, and embroidered symbols.

Blazers instantly go from boring to brilliant, polos are transformed from average to awesome; anything adorned with a small crested patch or stitchery is simply beyond.

So you can imagine now why I love these deconstructed blazers from Chanel.

The details. The craftsmanship. The elegance. Brava, Mr Lagerfeld.

the smell of fashion

some top fragrance recommendations, in no particular order of course.

pour le femme:

-- Poison by Christian Dior

-- Champaca Absolute Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford

-- Clive Christian No. 1

-- Omnia by Bvlgari

-- L'eau D'Issey by Issey Miyake

-- Stella McCartney's Stella

-- Balenciaga Paris

--Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel

-- Acqua di Gioia by Giorgio Armani


pour homme:

-- Acqua di Parma's Colonia

-- Bleu de Chanel

-- Pomegranate Noir by Jo Malone

-- John Varvatos Limited Edition Artisan Black

-- Bang by Marc Jacobs

-- Black Orchid by Tom Ford

-- Silver Mountain Water by Creed

-- Dior Homme Sport

-- Voyage D'Hermes

Fabulous Fashion

ramp up your style with these key trends:

Crazy for camel - khaki in all shades (from the most elegant eggshell to the most outstanding olive) - this is your neutral base for fall/winter.

Dior Homme's le chiffre rouge watch and Chanel's J-12 Marine watch.

The old world ruggedness with refinement and masculinity of Aglini.

The fashion forward yet understated casual coolness of Desigual

Slim fitting, tremendously tailored suiting from Hermes, Gucci, and Prada especially

Military Mania and all things dandy at Burberry. Christopher Bailey keeps his innovation and creativity at incredible levels

Award Winning Fashion - Academy Awards 2010

Hollywood award shows have always been about our favourite girls in glitz and glamour. I'm quite thrilled that the powerhouse designers didn't disappoint in their over-the-top, full of everything we love to see and wish to own ourselves creations. Sometimes, during difficult economic environments or social tragedy, we see an immense scaling back on the red carpet. Hopefully, our economies will soon match the red carpet - full of vitality, inspiration, and beauty.

Here are some of my favourites from the last night's programme:

Vera Farmiga is majestic in Marchesa. (although the dress bares a striking resemblance to a creme coloured wax coated ruffle gown that Dior showed in 2006).

Demi Moore apparently bathes in the fountain of youth - sexy, stunning, and serious style. Atelier Versace gown and heels, Van Cleef and Arpels jewels, and Ferragamo clutch.

Reviving retro in the best way, Sarah Jessica Parker rocked this Chanel Couture 60s inspired column gown. Perfect colour, perfect fit...just absolutely perfect.

If the red carpet is an actress's sounding board for her love of style and fashion, we're hearing Zoe Saldana loud and clear! This fabulous Givenchy Couture frock is spot on, with glitter, glitz, and glam.


Saving the best for last, Sandra Bullock looked simply stunning in this flesh coloured, intricately beaded Marchesa gown. Elegance at its best.