Like a lot of women these days I tend to shop the internet, often at 3.47 am ... or browse or ...
I am a huge fan of Moda Operandi because it was a genius idea to allow women to pre-order looks from the runway, items that previously tended not to make it to stores as the store Buyers can be conservative and didn't order them, so they didn't go into production. Countless young designers are also thrilled with the business model as without the advances they too wouldn't be able to put certain items into production - and some fashion designers are artists so ...
My issue with pre-ordering is that my weight goes up and down a bit, so I'm never sure what size I'll be in six months, so as tempted as I might be by Martin Grant and Cédric Charlier ... but ... accessories solve that problem! From the current Trunk Shows my picks would be:
For day ... We all need a classic understate hobo without overt branding ... so this Marni one is perfect.![]()
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For evening ... A clutch is classic and goes with most things, but the shagreen makes the texture more interesting. Nina Ricci bags are always chic and very well made.
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For holidays ... My pick would be the Aranaz Aranaz Palma Clutch. They're a new brand from the Philippines I would never otherwise have heard of.
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A pair of Ancient Greek Sandals in a classic design will go with almost everything on holiday for day ...
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Between these earrings and a smile, no-one will care what else you wear at night!
If you're going to go for a watch, this is perfectly understated ...
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Back to bed ...
* - I use affiliate links in this post.
I am a huge fan of Moda Operandi because it was a genius idea to allow women to pre-order looks from the runway, items that previously tended not to make it to stores as the store Buyers can be conservative and didn't order them, so they didn't go into production. Countless young designers are also thrilled with the business model as without the advances they too wouldn't be able to put certain items into production - and some fashion designers are artists so ...
My issue with pre-ordering is that my weight goes up and down a bit, so I'm never sure what size I'll be in six months, so as tempted as I might be by Martin Grant and Cédric Charlier ... but ... accessories solve that problem! From the current Trunk Shows my picks would be:
For day ... We all need a classic understate hobo without overt branding ... so this Marni one is perfect.
(click on images for details)
For evening ... A clutch is classic and goes with most things, but the shagreen makes the texture more interesting. Nina Ricci bags are always chic and very well made.
For holidays ... My pick would be the Aranaz Aranaz Palma Clutch. They're a new brand from the Philippines I would never otherwise have heard of.
A pair of Ancient Greek Sandals in a classic design will go with almost everything on holiday for day ...
Between these earrings and a smile, no-one will care what else you wear at night!
If you're going to go for a watch, this is perfectly understated ...
Back to bed ...
* - I use affiliate links in this post.