Hola to conceptual footwear!

Everyone's been talking about Kate Hudson's LV diamond pattern overcoat at The Killer Inside Me premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. I don't see what the huge deal is. She pulled it off with real aplomb. A slick of red lipstick, 80's inspired hair do and she looked A-MAZ-ING! Plus, the least the fash pack could do is give her kudos for, shock horror, colouring outside the lines a little.

Chic Chiffonier loves wearing something which has a real dynamic edge in its design. Different from the norm, a little more avant garde than you usually find on the high street.

Armed with directional intentions and inspired by La Hudson, I thought I would source such an opportunity online. Just an accessory or two you understand, trying to find a more purse friendly version of Kate's Louis seemed to be a big ask (but any ideas let me know!). After a little investigation, I discovered the Espanol is the destination when looking for something to make a style statement.

Never in all my days, but I love these from Art Footwear and Neosens!





www.the-art-company.com






www.neosens.com

Conceptual footwear? Ole!

xx

Glad tidings!

Whilst everyone has been busying themselves with the drama of Icelandic volcano eruptions, my attentions have been occupied on far more important things...the season of sandals is upon us! It's about time!

On account of lazy days and a mañana mañana attitude, the first purchase has to be a pair of flats - perfect for picnics in the park and a BBQ rendevouz or two. A gladiator is a Chic Chiffonier staple. Preferably soft leather and a little twist on the classic style usually does the trick. I found these little beauties from Maruti.



Love love love the stud detailing and ethnic elements of design, I reckon these look like they have the substance to last all season long, which makes a change!

These are available from Amazon, but check out www.marutidesign.com for lots of treats!

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No Balls neccessary...

So Lady Beckham owes Yogalosophy, not removing calories from her food, to maintain her lithe figure. Good on her, I only hope it's true but I have a hard time believing Lady V has the strength to slip from a downward dog to a sun salutation. But knowing Brand Beckham, she'll never let her mask of serenity slip, maintaining a poised and polished look.

Whilst Chic Chiffonier loves le gym, it can be tricky to maintain one's chicness following a hardcore session.

Chic Chiffonier + Gym = fugly mess

I did recently discover some kit which does assist in keeping the style stakes high, even when I'm pounding the treadmill. Enter No Balls (www.noballs.co.uk),sportswear with a fashion forward emphasis, thank goodness. The name isn't derived from a diehard feminist movement, but for those that enjoy all non-ball sports – gym bunnies unite!

It combines everything serious gym goers expect from their apparel - high specification moisture wicking fabrics - while catwalk queens will love the inspired colour palette of vibrant and tropical tones. Chic Chiffonier is having a moment with the harem pants. I love a drop crotch anyway, but they flatter evil post Easter Eggs tums and are made from Bamboo - the ultimate eco-friendly sportsfabric.

I might not look as pristine as Lady V apres a spin class, but I have a fighting shot at least in my eco-chic harems. She may have Goldenballs, but I've got No Balls...



Heart No Balls for chic gym escapades!
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Seek and ye shall find...

Who wants to look like a carbon copy of a high street mannequin? As much as I love Urban Outfitters and Reiss, there's nothing better that mixing your reliable wardrobe staples with a sprinkling of vintage and covetable, key designer pieces.

Last time I checked, in the majority of cases, Chanel and Lanvin are out of my price range. So happy days when I discovered Chicandseek.com, a newly-launched site designed to make top-end fashion uniqueness available to all. It's a kind of Portobello Road meets E-bay.

Perfect for fickle but fabulous like le Chic Chiffonier, you can find affordable one-of-a-kind designer pieces, wherever you live in the world, and 'redistribute' items you may have fallen out of love with.

The founder of Chicandseek.com was formerly the Wholesale Executive for Anya Hindmarch, so knows a thing or two about the importance of individual style.

There's so much cool stuff on show it's enough to get me in all of a fashion quiver. Makes a girl go a bit coo coo with the seriously style-scandalous selection of handbags. Touch the fringed pieces at your peril, they're mine...

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Street chic: hawking heritage

Strolling back from the gym,red faced, with a damp, post-hairdried, slightly frizzy bouffant,it's safe to say Chic Chiffonier felt a little less than chic.

Then, just as I imagined Moses must have felt during the whole burning bush scenario, CC had a moment. When you see an ensemble that you yourself wish you had rocked, I urge to embrace your inner style stalker. With gay abandon of looking like a tool, CC ran after le vision to capture le look. Suprisingly, Eva a medical student from Mile End wasn't too alarmed with CC's request for an imprompto shoot on the high street. Love, love, love the look.



As spring has yet to slap the sunshine to its senses, it's still weather-appropriate to style out a little heritage chic. The combination of collegiate-style blazer (in a deliciously regal deep emerald) and mini-plaid trousers is an obvious choice. Ditto the brogues and satchel tag teaming. So far, so safe; even the potential to be overkill, but wait.

The inspired styling warms up with the playful exposed sock/legwarmer over trouser touch, and really comes into its own with the floral vest and denim shirt peeping through.

Love, love, love.

Definitely more consideration should be taken apres gym sessions. If only to stop me running after people in the street. Help.
xx

Glossy Gossip

The most stylish show has returned following a ridiculousy long siesta from our screens...all hail Gossip Girl and all who behold her.

Back to kick all the young pretenders (namely 90210 and High Society) in to touch, preppy chic with bite...kudos Blair... is a favourite at Chic Chiffonier. We'll be tapping the look with cute cuts from Americana inspired Gant, Banana Republic and accesorising with Reiss.




www.gantuk.com

Hot on the heels of a fresh mid season injection from GG are newly-released images of Taylor Momsen fronting high-street humble New Look's ad campaigns. Hmmm. Inspired marketing strategy by New Look. They must have coughed up a lot $$$$$$ to secure Little J. As Momsen's star is on the rise, as sure as her eyes are the right shade of panda, her too cool-for-school style screams New Look are after an edgier image. While Taylor plays rock chick with her band The Pretty Reckless, soon to make their U.K debut, it seems it may be a fortunate alliance for her too.

The Chic Chiffonier reserves all rights to be cynical.

Anyone for a Kohl coaliltion?

xx