I can’t help be inspired and it sent my mind on a whirlwind of ideas to use and impliment into my own home.  I don’t know about you but I struggle finding unique furniture too.  I love Phillipe Stark and his organic designs but I wanted to be resourceful and recycle.  Well look what I also found!!  Recycled furniture made even more beautiful with the clever use of wallpaper and a good quality paint!!   Bryonie Porter has produced some beautiful furniture by recycling old pieces.  Recycling, eco friendly and beautiful!!

I’m inspired, what about you?? 

SOME trends are simply puzzling. Like the array of printed summer trousers out there – with brain-bending colours, zigzags and graphic manipulations worthy of an ambient screen saver.

Givenchy

Givenchy offers one of the best examples of how to elevate the look from the stalls of Brick Lane. Riccardo Tisci’s chic, sharp Op-Art suiting deserves to be stared at – think Magic Eye for the style discerning. Impress the summer social set with comments on your own ensemble -”Tisci’s appreciation of tone and dimension remind me of Bridget Riley”- as the clever patterns define your curves.

Duro Olowu

The artistic license continues at Duro Olowu - whose bright cotton harem pants were inspired by “the vivid colors and spirit of Picasso’s ‘mosqueteros’ paintings”. They will be quite the holiday master-piece paired with tan wedges and a clashing print shirt. If you are unsure how to dress your pegs for evening, take a cute cue from Marc by Marc Jacobs, whose midnight raw silk stripe strides made a successful coupling with a clashing bustier.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Banish thoughts of your gap-year or that bizarre festival juggler, and look for a great cut in crisp cotton or shantung silk – they will instantly electrify your summer wardrobe.   Match your trousers with a simple vest, a man’s silk pyjama top or a white YSL rive gauche Le Smoking.

Or what about combining two trends in one, Harem pants and jumpsuit!  Take a look at this baby, our Silk Harem Pant Jumpsuit is just so ohhhh!!!!  Wear this with colourful bold jewellery and you’re ready for the Yacht, summer beach party or a night out with the girl’s.

View it here http://www.citrine-online.co.uk/coming-soon/aryn-k-strapless-harem-pant-jumpsuit/prod_173.html   Exerpts taken from review on Vogue.co.uk

How to wear it:

*mix textures, a stiff cotton jacket will set off a softly draped dress

*wear white over your slimmer parts; nude will flatter the rest

*for accessories think arm cuffs, strong necklaces and perspex bangles

Finish with polished, soft curls, use hot rollers for full on glamour.  Shoes are best in muted colours, but go as high as you dare!!

 

Each season Mimi launches a new collection for both men and women, which includes everything from sleek weekend bags, sturdy satchels and gorgeous clutch bags, to a diverse selection of ladies leather purses. The range uses beautiful colors throughout, including scarlet reds, yellows, rich browns and bright metallics. All Mimi pieces are made from exquisite Italian leather and are manufactured in the United Kingdom to ensure the highest production quality and ethical standards.

Mimi sells in select boutiques in London, the UK and Europe, as well as internationally in the US, Japan and Australia.

In 2007 Berry was commissioned by Tate Britain to design a unique collection of leather bags, purses and cardholders to be sold exclusively at Tate shops. The Mimi For Tate collaboration was so successful that the range remains ongoing with new styles launched seasonally.

We will be stocking the usual high quality and unusual pieces that we stock online but with more added.  Look out for mongolian fur gilets, fantastic jewellery and beautiful butter soft handbags, all this coupled with excellent customer care!!

Drop in if you can we would love to see you X

Makki has an eco fashion policy and supports artisans who have developed ancient techniques over years, each piece has the unique one-of-a-kind appeal owing to the handmade and hand dyed qualities.

Featured in ‘Vogue’ this month as well as stocked at the exclusive ‘Dorchester Hotel’ in Mayfair and the infamous ‘Le Bon Marche’ in Paris, Makki uses the finest grade Eel skin leather; it is much softer than normal leather even though it is 3 times stronger.

They have an exciting range of accessories including purses, belts, cuffs, card holder and passport holders, in a wide range of colours such as Hot Pink, Teal, Purple and Antique White. 

In house designed, Makki boasts an excellent relationship with the artisans who make their designs, and Makki does not negotiate on the suppliers’ price, uses the finest quality materials and consistently pays up-front.  When possible they visit places of work and ensure good quality working conditions are maintained. 

In a world where disposable fashion using cheap labour and mass produced items are becoming the norm, Makki is offering the consumer fashion with a conscience.  All available to order online at http://www.citrine-online.co.uk/bags/cat_5.html