cut out shoulders

After a summer of bare shoulders here comes the autumn/fall version. I love it. The one above is by Zoe Jordan, try Cos for a similar look. 

shopping at cos..and finding great black trousers

I just found the best black trousers at Cos, maybe not a Memorial Day must-have but there you go. I popped into their Soho store and loved...this jumpsuit, this print, this metallic coat, this dress, this top, and this cut-out one, and these sandals. The culottes and jewels looked great too.

cos hong kong...what the fashion editors buy

So did you pop into the new Cos store in Hong Kong yesterday? Did you love it? I quizzed a few fashion editor friends in London on what they go for...they always pick up simple dresses for work, well cut jackets which look way more expensive that they are, and classic tops and trousers in great colours. They also reckon the underwear is very reasonable. So enjoy Hong Kongers! And Cos Gods...next stop NYC please...

cos opening in hong kong..net-a-porter hong kong...and secret sales

So much going on in the Kong. I heard a rumour COS was opening and its been confirmed, arriving this summer on Queens Road Central! Net-A-Porter are expanding to Asia and looking for fabulous people - if you're keen check here or contact Jeanine at Niin or pop along to her event at The Space tomorrow (flyer below). Orlebar Brown are popping up at Sidewalk boutique for two weeks so stop the boy from looking like Tony Blair on holiday any longer and pop along to the launch - 4 Gough Street - Thursday 8 March - 7-10pm.

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)