T.O.W.Y - Dubai

 I was in Dubai last week, so thought i would share a few pictures from my trip. Unfortunately there are no snaps of me lounging in a bikini by the beach because this was a business trip (Business Analyst by day)

I captured these outside working hours :)





                                                            





Bag- Fiorelli
Skirt -FCUK
Top- H&M
Sunglasses - Mummy's from the 70's

 Why does my bun look so high up, i think i need to watch a few tutorials on youtube asap!!!!!



I really can't get enough of these earrings from Miss Selfridge





Skirt -Next
Top -Topshop
Bag -Burberry
Red belt - River Island
Rubber bow slippers - Kurt Geiger



Key Candy

  

  






 

Victoria Secrets comes to mind

How rich and fabulous is this colour???



Check out the detailing.....i fell in love instantly



Anna Dello Russo + H&M = Accessory GOLD

I was just musing yesterday about how amazing accessories are, and how much i love them, and BAM H&M hit us with the news that they have collaborated with ADR on an accessory collection to be launched in October.

In case you live under a rock and don't know who ADR is :), Anna Dello Russo is the editor-at-large and creative consultant of Vogue Japan; and in my opinion the ultimate IDGAF fashionista. ADR wears what she wants, how she wants and when she wants; a 'no respecter' of trends and an extremely stylish HBIC.

Like many out there when i first heard of this collaboration, i expected extra crazy and over the top items. Instead the sneak peak of the upcoming collection showcases a combination of classy and bold statement pieces that will compliment any wardrobe.

As stated on twitter, i have my eyes firmly on the gold clutch with the turquoise stones..... i will gladly queue up and claw my way through the store for this clutch :), only snag is we have to wait till October grrrrrrrrrr

ADR for H&M pics below, treschic or what???

My BAG  *hearts & sparks*

I really have to hand it to H&M, they have done extremely well when it comes to choosing designers to collaborate with and coming up with designs that their customer base can actually wear and will love.

Some pics of H&M's  recent collaborations below

See full Versace for H&M collection at HERE

Even the packaging was treschic

See full Marni for H&M collection HERE

Accessorize Accessorize Accessorize

I LOVE ACCESSORIES :)


Bracelet- Topshop, Earrings- Vintage 




Body Harness: Topshop




Envelope Clutch: H&M, Bracelet -  Puerto Rico



Shoes : River Island

TresChic Likes : 87Couture

I am in major lust mode for 87couture pieces right now and thought i might as well blog about it.

87Couture is the brainchild of Adaobi Okoli, a 25 year old London college of Fashion alumni and Lagos based designer. I am really excited about her very first collection, because she combines everything that is relevant in fashion right now and puts her own spin on it to produce a fabulous summer collection that should be a part of every fashionista's wardrobe.
  
I love the prints, the cuts, colours but most importantly the fact that her designs are wearable. For me as a consumer, i don't just want to look at clothes, think they are nice and move on; i want to look at clothes, think they are nice and ENVISION myself in them!!!! and that my friends is what endears me to 87Couture :)


Adaobi Okoli: My debut collection is called 'made in the 80's' and is an ode to the era I was born in,which empowered women to express their style  in the most avant garde and colorfully obnoxious manner, and is one that continues to influence fashion till date. 80's bold prints and a mismatch of colors are at the core of many trends prevailing in modern fashion.

Being of African descent, I am naturally drawn to colors, prints, textures and fabric. My culture is my muse, drawing inspiration from the ancient Benin bronze sculptures, the Igbo feathered "chief staffs" and our famous Ankara print, meshed together with my love of the 80's births a unique, playful and innovative approach to fashion.

The 60's is another era I've drawn from when creating my dresses. Old style icon influences like coco chanel and aubrey hepburn are also evident in my work, as I learnt from them, the importance of dressing a woman elegantly.

Thus, my love for vintage fashion, the loud freedom of expression of the 80's and my cultural heritage has led to my brand, 87 couture, for all women who want to feel beautiful.


I didn't want to go down the route of just putting up professional pictures, i added 'normal' everyday snaps culled from her facebook page in addition to some professional snaps.

PS: I love the fact that Adaobi is a major ambassador of her brand, she wears 87couture and she wears it well.

Enjoy & be sure to let me know what you think :)




My Favourite: Major Hearts





 

Adaobi Okoli pictured in 87couture courtsey Bella Naija



If you want more details on this collection or have any enquiries, you can contact the designer directly via twitter @adaobi87couture