Wardrobe Intimacy: This week Rachel Cowey shares her key pieces with us :)

This week fashionista, Rachel Cowey, shares with us her key wardrobe pieces as part of our ‘Wardrobe Intimacy’ feature.
Enjoy!

My Key Wardrobe Pieces :- By Rachel Cowey


1. The Black Blazer – This can be thrown over any outfit to make you look smart and up-to-date. For an alternative look, buy a blazer with a coloured lining: then you can roll up your sleeves to flash a bit of colour. A trend celebs are already working.


Blazer - Primark


2. The Trench Coat – It is a classic piece for a reason. It is feminine, smart and a little sexy. Ideal for British weather – let’s deal with the rain in style!


Trench Coat - USC


3.The Statement Bag – I use this bag constantly and always get praised for it. I like having a bag that stands out but can be used with practically every outfit I own. Plus it is big enough to fit everything in!


Bag – River Island


4. The Shoes – These are my favourite shoes! I even have them in a dark denim colour. They are just the right height to wear every day and I instantly feel glamorous.


Shoes - Faith

5.The Charm Bracelet – This bracelet is full of my personality. From the aeroplane charm to represent my love for travelling to the Eiffel Tower to show I like speaking French, I love wearing my charm bracelet as it represents me and people always ask me about it.


Bracelet – Thomas Sabo

Kai Fragrance: capturing the aromatic essence of all things tropical and natural !!

Kai Fragrances truly capture the aromatic essence of all things tropical and natural. Stemming from the constant battle creator Gaye Straza fought with perfumes that just didn’t agree with her body, she set about creating a new scent that captured her love of white flowers. Being stopped by a beauty editor on Madison Avenue in New York and asked what perfume it was she was wearing was the start of something astounding for the ambitious perfumer.



Currently stocking in exclusive boutiques all over the world, Kai boasts a devout celebrity following with the likes of Hollywood superstar Jennifer Aniston, supermodel Erin Wasson and songstress Cher all admitting their personal addictions to the line of Kai Products. The impressive range includes a body oil, body butter, body buffer, scented candles, body lotion and wash as well as the highly sought after Kai eau du parfum. All Kai products are free from harsh chemicals, animal cruelty and testing free and packaged in recyclable materials.


www.kaifragrance.com

Fearne-tastic Style!!!

No stranger to the public eye, Fearne Cotton (our beloved Radio 1 presenter) never ceases to please us with her presence on and off camera. Her already gorgeous looks are envied by all, but it’s how she uses them in tandem with her wardrobe choices that makes us wonder how to look as effortlessly chic as she does.

Although she may not be in the extreme-dressed category unlike Lady Gaga and Rihanna, Miss Cotton manages to hold her own in the media pretty well. Believe it or not, pulling off a Fearne Cotton inspired ensemble is not as difficult as it seems – with the use of high street brands.
Earlier this very year, Fearne was photographed at the Brit Awards dressed appropriately for the occasion as seen below:

I personally believe that Fearne hit a home run with this ensemble.
However, like every celebrity; Fearne Cotton has also had her share of fashion mistakes. Most recently whilst filming her new ITV2 show with fellow fashionable fatale, Mischa Barton. Fortunately for her, the outfit was not a complete miss.

Words by Haroon

Image Credits:

First image:
http://www.look.co.uk/celebrity/fearne-cotton/pictures/fearne-cotton-at-the-brit-awards-2010

Second image:
http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/fashion-beauty/551025/mischa-barton-and-fearne-cotton-make-fashionable-friends

Fashion blogger to give away her fashion pieces throughout September!

Yolande, the blogger behind popular fashion and art blog "La Mode de Yolande" will be launching a fashion give away competition throughout the month of September as London fashion Week approaches. Items up for grabs will range from jewellery to clothing (high street and designer) and even vintage pieces.

Yolande expressed “I give away to charity all the time and have so many quality, stylish pieces from clothing to Jewellery which I have hardly used and don't know whether I will ever use them. I just felt it would be nice to donate the pieces directly to my readers whilst being ethical at the same time".



Each week an item up for grabs will be featured on "La Mode de Yolande" and readers just need to email Yolande stating 'why they want the item'. A winner will be selected at the end of each week until the end of September.

For more information on La Mode de Yolande visit www.yolandeletshou.blogspot.com
E: yolande (@) lagenevenorth.co.uk

About 'La Mode de Yolande'

La mode de Yolande is a blog based on the fashion adventures of a British fashion director named Yolande, who as she describes herself "eats, sleeps, and lives fashion. She even paints fashion pieces ;)".

The blog features exclusive interviews, event happenings, product reviews, Art coverage and all things fashion!

Visit the blog at www.yolandeletshou.blogspot.com

Street Trend of the Day!

Blazer from H&M
Shorts from ASOS

Spotted by Samantha Bobb-Lucus

Stylist Profile: Mariel Haenn

Best known for her styling of Rhianna, Mariel Haenn has been a stylist for over eight years. The half Puerto Rican fashionista boasts a client list full of A-list stars who include – Ciara, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Serena Williams and Lauren Conrad for the girls; Will Smith, P-Diddy, Jay-Z and Mark Ronson for the boys. Her work is regularly seen in magazines such as Instyle and Teen Vogue.

Rihanna:

The fashion industry cites her as one of the best paid and most famous stylists in the business!!!! She has worked on Rihanna’s music videos, Umbrella and ‘Hate that I love you’, and Ciara’s ‘Love, Sex’, ‘Magic and Work’.

Mariel considers Grace Jones as her style icon and is well known for transforming Rihanna’s image from island princess to the sexy, daring look she now sports!!!!!!

Mariel works alongside her partner Rob Zangardi, however worked with a team of thirty plus for Rihanna’s latest tour.

As well as Mr and Mrs Smith, she also styles their children – Jaden and Willow – who are already causing a storm with their radical fashion choices. Mariel is rumoured to be launching a clothing line with Jaden and Willow. Watch this space!

Below pic: Jaden and Willow Smith

Below pic: Willow Smith Photo Credits:
www.bvowstyle.com

Words By Rachel Cowey

Street Trend of the day!!!!

Spotted by Haroon