Sample Sale

Want some gorgeous lingerie from some
exquisite brands at a fraction
of the original price?

Then make sure you don't miss out on this...

Hayley x

(Taken from ell and cee tumblr)

come and grab yourself a bargain next weekend if you’re in London, specifically the brick lane area. ell & cee prices start at just £8. that’s got to be worth the tube ticket surely?……

Dress those legs

The sun may have been out over the past few days, but if your
not ready to brave getting your legs
out just yet, why not do the next best thing?

Dress your legs up with these new Henry Holland
for Pretty Polly tights for Spring/Summer 2011.

Hayley x

Don't want to brave suspenders but like the look
then try these super suspender at just £12.

Or make an impact with these Superstar black tights £15.

Like the print but want to make a subtle statement
try the superstar tights in gold also £15

And if you like any of these then be sure to check out
the sought after Autumn/Winter 2010 collection

Clockwise from top left.
1. Paris Citights £11.95
2. New York Citights £11.95

3. London Citights £11.95
4. Suspender Elastlock £11.95

All images have been taken from tightsplease

McQueen Exhibition

I am absolutely gutted to learn
about the Alexander McQueen exhibition
that is going to be at the
Metropolitan museum of Art in New York.

I was so excited when I read about it only to be disappointed
when I saw the location.
For anybody lucky enough to live there or afford to go,
it will be running from May 4th to July 30th and will
be showing his graduate collection from Central St Martins College of Art,
right through to the final collection he worked
on which was shown in the few weeks following his death.

I would give anything to be able to see his work, and would
urge anybody that can make it,
to not miss out on what will probably be a once in a lifetime opportunity
to see some truly inspirational pieces.

Hayley x

It's that time again...

The Triumph Inspiration Awards are back
for another year.
20 students from both De Montfort University and
London College of Fashion
have been revealed with this years motto being
"125 years of celebrating women"

"The 20 designs will be showcased at an exclusive catwalk event and judged by a panel of celebrity and fashion experts at the Triumph Inspiration Award UK Final in London on 31st March. The UK winner will then go onto compete against 36 other international finalists at the global TIA final in Berlin on 6th July 2011."

To find out more, view the other designs, and vote for
your favourite visit
The Triumph Inspiration Awards 2011
and you could be in with
a chance of winning a limited edition
Odette and Odille set from 2009's winner James Nolan.

Hayley x
Here are some of my favourites...
Chloe King
"The Silhouette of Ascendancy"
Louise Maxwell
"Tailoring for women"
Stephanie Middleton
"θɛẚ (theá)"Emma Walters
"Liberation"
Angela Wu
"Soar"

Paris Fashion Week Favourites

Nicola Formichetti for Thierry Mugler.

One word sums up my love of this collection is
LINGERIE.
As a lingerie designer, I love the interesting shapes
and necklines that have been created with this collection, they are
edgy and unique but still something you could wear.

It is shame lingerie seems to have taken a back
seat this season.
With the sheer trend setting in there has been a tedious amount
of bare chested models being sent down the catwalk.
And even though the Mugler runway show is guilty of this,
I applaud the attention to detail with the bras.
Don't get me wrong, I do like this trend, but I think I would
prefer to keep a little of my modesty by wearing a bra as well as
a strap top underneath my blouse this summer.

Hayley x

(Images from style.com)

Giles Deacon: 'People should just get over themselves' - Telegraph

Just read this interview with Giles Deacon
on the Telegraph website.
A very interesting interview and such
a down to earth guy.

Hayley x

Giles Deacon: 'People should just get over themselves' - Telegraph

And for those who aren't familiar with Giles Deacon
and never saw my older post here is
a couple of things I love from
his previous collection.

Show your support - Celebrity bra auction.

Forty- Four Celebrities
including Dames Judi Dench, Kelly Brook,
Danni Minogue and Isla Fisher,
have all created a uniquely designed bra
to auction off to raise money.

The money will be going to the JCC for London
(The Jewish Community Centre) which
celebrates Jewish culture and
Cancerkin, A breast Cancer
charity that offers supportive care
services to anybody living with the disease.

All the Bras were kindly donated
by Triumph.

For more information or to bid on a bra visit the website.

Here are a few of my favourite bras in the auction.

Hayley x

Nerida Fraiman
An exquisite bra, hand-stitched with individual peacock feathers by milliner Nerida Fraiman. Has a diamante jewel globe in the centre. This unique creation would retail at over £1,000. Comes in stripey hat box. Size 34B.

Sarah Berman
Dyed lilac and stitched with colourful ceramic flowers. Sara Berman label stitched on right hand inside cup. Comes in a lovely fabric Sara Berman pouch. Size 32B.

'Bra Ra Ra' by Avsh Alom Gur
Fashion Designer AV Gur in collaboration with Accessory Designer Sharon Ann Fernandes were thrilled to take on the challenge of taking on creating a unique, one of a kind bra, to celebrate life and positivity. The design incorporates embellishments of everyday objects and materials alongside semi-precious stones and metals. The result is a distinctive piece that reflects the Avsh Alom Gur brand design philosophy, beautifully executed, fun and desirable. Comes in a decorated grey box with the original bra design hand drawn on it.

Solange Azagury-Partridge
A one off opportunity by renowned jewellery designer Solange Azagury-Partridge to own this beautiful bra covered in pink, orange, red, white and blue silk roses. Size 38B.

Julia Bradbury
Beautifully stitched with different types of colourful feathers on the cups, and black feathers around the torso by Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury. Size 34B.

Project D by Dannii and Tabitha
Fabulous green silk and floral patterned chiffon with black and white feathers across the top. The words 'Project D by Dannii and Tabitha' are stitched on the right hand side. The bra comes with beautiful removable straps, so can also be worn strapless. Size 32B.

Isla Fisher
Actress Isla Fisher has signed and beautifully decorated this colourful bra with sequins, stars and flowers. Size 36B.

'Two Abreast: Blue Tits' by Maureen Lipman
Two beautiful hand drawn blue tits on each bra cup. Outer straps coloured and with words 'Two Abreast, Blue Tits' and 'Blue Tits in their natural habitat'. Inner straps inscribed with words 'A pair of cute bits... Masquerading as Blue tits'. Signed on the inner left hand strap. Size 32B.

All pictures and picture descriptions were
taken from the Auction website.