Debenhams Press Day!

Today I went to the Debenhams’s press day to view their SS11 collection. To say the weather in London has recently become unpredictable and a complete nightmare would be an understatement! It was freezing and heavily snowing but as they say ‘the show must go on’! I was relieved when I finally arrived at the venue as I can never seem to keep my eyes open whilst it’s snowing, lol, so I just about saw where I was going. Thank god I had Claudia, our assistant at work, to keep my mind off the awful weather !

So we finally arrived into a warm building :) I was so relived to feel some heat.
The layout of the event made everything so much easier which was definitely a bonus as we did not have much time to spend there.

I headed straight over to gorgeous Butterfly maxi dress by Matthew Williamson. I fell in love with this dress instantly and know this will definitely be a big hit this summer!


I loved the Henry Holland range for Debenhams. It’s perfect for all the Summer festivals and so versatile.



The price range was fantastic for all the designer ranges!! I mean where on earth do you get a brand new Henry Holland Mac for £45 or a Matthew Williamson dress for £65??? That is what I call value for money.

I am in love with their Red Herring palm cut out swimsuit which will be selling for a mere £22, Unbelievable!!

My must have jewellery piece has got to be the Julien Macdonald multi chain drape necklace (£20). This is the perfect statement piece to jazz up any simple outfit!

As for shoes you would be glad to hear that they have Faith shoes stocked there and the new range is just fabulous. My favourite was the Tyra Pony skin wedge (see below )

So I was amazed and excited to discover that Debenhams stock the French make-up brand ‘Black Up’ which is an amazing brand that specialises in make-up for women of colour. Ok so I know what you’re thinking!!! What a name huh? I too am not keen on the name as a whole but can swear to you that this brand is amazing and it works!!! All my cousins in Paris use it in some shape or form and it works wonders!! Next time you’re in Debenhams just test it out and let me know what you think??

Anyway goodnight for now

x

For more visit www.debenhams.com

Clothes Show Live London!!!!!!!!

The weather was gorgeous today and just in time for Clothes Show Live which was taking place at Earls Court.

I made my way down there in the afternoon to see in particular designer Zi of Zed Eye’s new collection pieces.

For those of you who have never come across this brand, Zed-Eye's contemporary designs have graced the covers of numerous International magazines and have been worn by the likes of celebrities who include Naomi Campbell and Tasmin Egerton. Her pieces will be available to purchase online via http://www.myasho.com/ as of next month.

Zed Eye’s collection, ‘Tribal Romance’, caused a stir as women fought for the last of her gorgeous yellow dresses with sequin detail. Having sold out the day before also showed just how in demand this dress was! The fabric was of gorgeous quality and I’ll def be bagging myself one when it comes back in stock!

I fell in love with her fitted print jackets and the gorgeous floral print used throughout.

Below pic: me in the fitted print jacket

Below: Kelis with designer Zi of Zed Eye with the same jacket!

This designer is certainly one to watch having impressed Henry Holland who stopped by her boutique style stand and British Fashion expert and presenter Caryn Franklin.

Below pic: Henry Holland with Zed Eye designer

So being someone who loves big bags, I came across a brand called C Grand London who specialize in handmade leather accessories. They’re bags were just so amazing and I was so impressed with the quality of they’re handmade bags!!! You can check them out and see for yourself at http://www.cgrandlondon.com/

Below pic: Me holding one of C Grand London’s supersize leather bags!

Whilst I was there I bumped into so many familiar faces and people I have worked with including the below model who I must say looked striking in her dress, which she made using traditional Ghanaian Cloth. I actually didn’t believe she made it until she show me the pictures on her camera of her making it step by step! It’s quite amazing how creative.

After spending time trying to stop myself from buying everything I made my way home to screaming football fans upset because England had lost the game.
xx