its friday. go naked

I often feel slightly naked when I wear my blush jeans. I love them. I love blush coloured anything. It is the easiest and prettiest colour to mix with this seasons florals and brights. It rocks with black, and grey, and it can't help looking expensive. Get some.

from left...

top from Zara, jeans from French Connection, blazer from Aritzia (love that shop), skirt (in the sale) by Tibi, maxi skirt from Topshop, sunglasses (in the sale) by Agent Provocateur

 

just imagine...if you sat on this sofa you'd disappear...

 

forever 21 hong kong...opens today

So Forever 21 opened today in the beloved Kong. Did you see the scrum? Can you cope? Nope. Thought not. So I peeked in the Union Square New York branch for you...and sifted out the good stuff...

(p.s the pics are taken with instagram so some colours are odd - i.e. the pinks look more red - but they are a rocking pink and look fab on so go try them, oh and the blue jacket sold out - its a goodie...oh and the hat selection is really good...oh and check out the peasanty tops...very Isabel Marant...)

 

...check more pics out on Instagram @secretstylist...

Forever 21 Hong Kong

5-19 Jardine’s Bazaar
Capitol Centre
Causeway Bay

january detox

I spent Christmas in the UK and fell in love with Cos (unfort they only ship around Europe so you need some nice UK buddies to ship to you in HK/NYC)...their collections are well cut, on-trend and reasonably priced. I've gone pale and interesting for the January wish list....all pure... virginal and alcohol free (shoot me now)...

Beaded dress (to save up for with pennies not spent on booze) - Day Birger Et Mikkelsen

Sequin silk blazer (which Ginge bought and I wanted to steal) - Cos

Bird silk shirt...from can you believe it...- Joules

Ridiculously comfortable and pretty lace bra - Cos

Cuff - Cos

Nude chunky heeled boots - guess? Cos

Blush bag...perfect start to all the Spring/Summer pastels - DKNY at My-Wardrobe

Simple, stylish shirt dress - Never Fully Dressed

to sale or not to sale

I generally can't cope with the Christmas sales. Thankfully some of the best bargains are online. My-Wardrobe (UK-based but deliver everywhere) is one of the best, especially for items from those superbly stylish Scandinavians. Yes, my choices may look mildly morbid but trust me a leather jacket is always a good investment buy, a blazer you will wear forever and the  flapper dress is bang on with the 1920s theme which will be all the rage (I sound like my mother) in 2012....

Black blazer you'll keep forever - By Malene Birger at My-Wardrobe - GBP 171 (from 245)

Daphne Guinness tastic silver dress - Cos - Euro 125 (from 250)

Silk jacket in the prettiest print which won't date - Baum Und Pferdgarten (yep) - Euro 155 (from 259) Wild Swans boutique in Chiswick London stock lots more from this brand

1920s style black dress for all those Great Gatsby themed parties - Day Birger Et Mikkelsen  at House of Fraser - GBP 147.50 (from 295)

Adore these Ash boots - Ash at My-Wardrobe -  GBP 157 (from 225)

Bangles - Day Birger Et Mikkelsen at My-Wardrobe - GBP 41 (from 59)

Black leather jacket - Day Birger Et Mikkelsen at My-Wardrobe - GBP 287 (from 410)

Blush suede jacket which you will get compliments on for years - Day Birger Et Mikkelsen at My-Wardrobe - GBP 187 (from 375)

young british designers

I've been watching these guys at Young British Designers for some time now and I really like their style. They celebrate everything I love (and miss) about unique British style. They ship globally and the collections are updated regularly. If money were no object I'd order...

Love these, a collaboration between Kate Halfpenny (super stylist) and Erin O'Connor.

According to Kate and Erin the inspiration behind the collection is to make "a teasing yet affectionate tickle at the fashion industry we continue to love, honour and serve."

Great yoga bag?

The perfect winter charcoal grey draped dress by Sykes

Lace details are everywhere right now, its refreshing to see it in navy and camel by Irwin & Jordan

I can't decide which I like more...the belt looks awesome with the dress

Giant necklace dress, love it. By Felicity Brown.

Wardrobe staple, black crepe blazer, again by Sykes.

A cosy stylish way to warm up, Sykes camel cashmere hoody.

This Meli Melo tan fringed bag will take you perfectly from winter to spring/summer next year with its strong 70s vibe.

Wedge boots with an edge. Get it? Cosmos boots by Nina Dolcetti.

Stylish, simple and great with or without tights. Nyla by Bionda Castana.

Party shoes. I need them. Black velvet avery shoes by Sophie Gittens.

I am not sure when or where I would wear this stunning dress above, or the one below, but I just love them. Both designed by Felicity Brown.

finders keepers

Two blog posts in one day, I know, I deserve a medal. This ones a gem. roomi is on Staunton Street, number 19. I spotted it and went in, they've got great blazers (around HK$800), jackets, harem trousers, necklaces (LOVE the one below, its HK$690) and lots of cool lights, cushions, interior pieces...la la la...they have some great animal print items too and bow style belts, very now. In summary, its definitely worth popping in and browsing, plus you can ask them for a HK$100 voucher off your first purchase. Have a lovely weekend.

blazered

I promised I would tell you about my new find so here you are, it's hidden at the end of Kau U Fong, the road Lan Kwai Fong Hotel is on, the easiest way to get there is head down the steps next to Homeless interiors store on Gough Street. It's called Atelier de Mode, pic below. The owner Priscilla opened a few weeks ago and has some great stock, on the right there is a whole rail of gorgeous jackets and blazers (priced around HK$700 upwards) from the likes of Elizabeth & James, Philip Lim and Korean labels. On the left there are a whole host of foxy dresses, but I didn't dare look as I had just inhaled the blazer rail. Whoopsadaisy.