It's T Time..

The once humble t-shirt has had a luxe makeover this season: no longer simply a basic cover up, this summer laid back elegance comes in pull on form. With the abundance of ladylike tailoring that looks to continue throughout the upcoming autumn/winter season, the perfect foil is the relaxed glamour of fashions most luxurious T’s.
Top of the T’s is this super soft, floral print, Christopher Kane piece. With a slightly sheer finish and delicately loose fit, it is the perfect juxtaposition to a touch of leather or a sharply tailored pencil skirt.

Alternatively, go graphic with Proenza Schouler’s geometric print T. Bright and bold and beautifully simple, tuck it in to classic less-is-more tailored skirts for streamlined chic.

Pair your favourite black skinnies with this monochrome, drape back T from By Malene Birger. Add gladiator flats for day and swap for towering heels and statement gold jewellery for evening glamour.

British designer Emma Cook’s take on the T-shirt trend comes in printed silk. This blush toned T is the perfect partner to berry hued tailoring or denim.

Whether floral, geometric or monochrome, for laid back luxury it is undoubtedly time to embrace the T.


Aisha
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Terra Vergine

Just opened in Chelsea, inspired by Gabriele d'Annunzio's book of the same name is Terra Vergine an Italian specialising in the cuisine of the Abruzzo region. The namne comes from the unpolluted region full of beauty and kind people. 
The restaurant in the same vein seeks to provide delicate, pure and refined dishes. 


Decor is simple neutral colours fitting with the pure theme with beading hanging from the back walls. Perhaps deliberately simple for the focus to remain on the food.  As soon as you come in the door, there's a bar - ideal for having an aperatif at before sitting down to eat and amenable for milling around having drinks.

Starters are traditional Italian ingredients packed full of flavour with antipasti offers including prosciutto and melon, beef carpaccio garnished with cherry tomatoes and parmesan curls, crostini and cheese balls. First courses or primi are fresh taglietelle with truffle and mushrooms whilst typical Abruzzan main dishes include steak with rocket, cherry tomatoes and parmesan shavings. Whilst pudding includes classic Italian favourites - crepes with orange, caramelised sugar and GRand MArnier, tiramisu and 'torta della nonna' cake.

Apparently frequented by renowned people such as the Queen's hairdresser, Ian Carmichael, Mika and Lee John of Imagination, it's reputedly popular with both creatives and  professionals alike, including the Italian Chamber of Commerce president in London.

Terra Vergine, 442 Kings Rd

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Love of the week: Trendy Nail polish

One thing that can completely ruin your look is a "not-so-trendy" nail polish. Trisori is here to help you in  choosing the trendiest nail polish for Summer 2012.

1.) Neutrals

Perfect shades of muted pinks, beiges and greiges look beautiful and clean. I like this look as it goes with simply everything in your wardrobe and looks smart, prestigious and expensive for day wear.
Try Leighton Denny "Supermodel".

2.) Pretty Pinks

Vibrant yet inherently feminine, shades of rose and petal pink, corals and fuschia are a bit hit this summer. Try OPIs "You're A Pisa Work".

3.) Magnetised Polish

Becoming a huge trend this Summer, and very easy to do at home, magnetised nail polish is easy and affordable whilst looking amazing professional. Try Nails Inc's "Houses of Parliament".

4.) Statement Colours

Bold pastels such as Dolce and Gabbana's "Mint" or "Anise" are showstoppers.

5.) Holiday Shade

Chanel's "Distraction" is a perfect, vibrant orange/coral shade. I think this would be perfect for beach wear ot a good night out!

Going to Maximum Lengths

This season maxi-lengths rule supreme. With the dominance of lady-like fashion the past few seasons, from Mad Men pencil skirts to 40’s style tailoring, the mini skirt has taken something of a back seat. Demure feminine has been the name of the game and nothing says effortless elegance quite like the sweeping lengths of this summer’s maxi skirts. 

From Boy. By Band of Outsiders this floor length maxi with azure blue toile du jouy print is an ideal accompaniment to the seasons spate of cropped tops. Keep the top fitted and the shoes flat for perfectly polished daytime elegance.

For evening Just Cavalli’s monochrome, satin, print maxi skirt is a leg lengthen-er par excellence. A flattering floor skimmer, it will come into its own paired with simple heels and a luxe tee or fine knit jersey. 

If you don’t fancy going all out in swathes of fabric, Helmut Lang has the answer with this graphic print, asymmetrical, jersey skirt. With the thigh high cut away you can channel the trend without fear of being swamped in excesses of material. Wear with chunky gold jewellery and ankle boots for a versatile day to night look.

A simple white blouse paired with A.L.C.s classic Allegra maxi skirt will complete a chic ensemble. The demure watercolour effect print is juxtaposed with a daringly high slit up the centre seam. After all, just because we are embracing longer lengths this summer, it needn’t mean that our legs get overlooked; what a waste that would be of tanning season!


Aisha
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Inspiration of the month: Tim Walker Photography

Award winning fashion photographer Tim Walker has captured people’s imagination for years with his artistic, often surreal photographs.

He combines the dramatic with the beautiful, using evocative other-worldly themes, often with a mythical or fairy tale slant. He recently inspired us to design a stunning and colourful jewellery range which will be released very soon!

This photo of Kate Moss modelling a stunningly opulent red dress, inspires a classically feminine garnet, reaching into the heart of passion.

The following photo:

shows a fun and frivolous carelessness.

This ethereal quality of the dress in this photo could be bonded with divine amethyst, the stone of spirituality.

The silver-blue hues in this surreal photo have a bewitching quality, with mythical creatures half visible, lurking in shadows.  It inspires a translucent chalcedony, hinting at what the eye can’t see.
How cannot you be inspired by so much talent?

Love of the week: 5 pre-holiday beauty tips

A summer holiday is one of the high points during the year and one for which you want your skin and hair routine to be at its best. A regime of exfoliation, moisturisation and self tanning will not only make sure you're feeling at your best but that you're looking at your best too. Here are my top tips and products to do just that!

1.) Exfoliation

Prep the skin for tanning with an intensive body scrub, essential on heels, knees and elbows to prevent dry skin and promote an even tan. I like Philosophy's Amazing Grace Perfumed Hot Salt Scrub. Beautifully conditioning and moisturising.

2.) Tan Accelerator

Perfect to get your skin in condition to receive the sun, to help stimulate melonin and give a lasting tan. I like Gatineau's Tan Accelerator in the 400ml size.

3.) Trimming and Toning

Help yourself feel more body confident before you hit the beach with The Sanctuary's Trim and Tone Body Wrap, an essential to get your skin sculpted and smoothed for holidaying

4.) Fake Tan

If you're scared of hitting the beach without any colour, try a high quality fake tanner like Xen-Tan's Custom Self Tanner

5.) Hair Treatment

Give your hair a head start with Philip Kingsley's excellent Elasticizer Treatment. Use before, during and after your holiday to make sure your locks are in tip-top condition.

Why Peplums Are Your Friend

The wave of peplums adorning jackets, tops, skirts and dresses which flooded the catwalks and collections this season can, for many, be rather intimidating. Like most women I know, I have a strict aversion to any clothing that could potentially make my hips look any larger than they need. And, at first glance, peplums can seem to fall into this category. However, a well cut peplum can be supremely flattering as well as fashion forward, falling largely into the rather more desirable category of ‘hides a multitude of sins’. From floaty to structured, minimalist to baroque era frills, this seasons peplum come in a range of incarnations to suit your every mood.

To ease yourself into the trend, try this sequin embellished, super sweet miniskirt by Preen.

The subtle ruffling at the waist is understated while still remaining a feature. Make sure to show it off by tucking in whatever top you choose to pair it with.
If this has whet your appetite for the waist enhancing frill, then Alexander McQueen’s emerald green dress should be right up your street.

With a tightly drawn in waist and fitted skirt, the peplum frill will draw welcome attention to the smallest part of the torso while skimming rather politely over the tops of the hips and stomach. Is it any wonder the fashion pack have welcomed the style with open arms?
For a more structured look, The Row bring us a clean cut tailored peplum in soft cotton jersey with black silk trim.

Wear this piece with a pencil skirt or skinny jeans; the key to keeping the peplum flattering is to pair it with slim cut, fitted clothing: the peplum is volume enough all by itself.
If you are looking to make a striking statement this season then look no further than this scarlet Osman number.

Against the clean lines and colour block style, the leather peplum is a stand out feature. There is no need to overdress this piece, simply team with minimalist heels, an up-do and Trisori’s Bubbles earrings for the ultimate on trend ensemble. 

Aisha

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