PhillippaLovesDesign: July 2014

Sunday 27 July 2014

Summer Playlist

Here are a few of my favourite tracks I am currently listening to...

Cold by Rae Morris ft Fryars

Cut Your Teeth by Kyla La Grange

Every Step Is Moving Me Up by Ceiling Demons

Feel by Bombay Bicycle Club

New York Morning by Elbow

Phillippa x

Saturday 26 July 2014

Net-A-Porter Outfits

I have put together 4 stylish outfits with some of my favourite pieces currently available on Net-A-Porter. Which look is your favourite?

Look 1

Look 2

Look 3

Look 4

Phillippa x

Sunday 20 July 2014

I discovered the brand 'Sweetlime' whilst searching for jewellery on Pinterest. Sweetlime encapsulates everything I love about this style of jewellery. It is tribal, ethnic and bohemian, what's not to love? Inspired by global travel, Sweetlime accessories and bags are made from; beads, threads, feathers, Afgani pendants, old coins, pom poms and more. I also love the vibrant colours with pops of neon. This is statement jewellery with personality! The friendship bracelets would also make a great gift for a friend. Price Range: £28 - £575

The bags and jewellery would look great worn at festivals such as Glastonbury or Coachella, or worn whilst you are on holiday or travelling. Personally I would wear this jewellery everyday, a great way to liven up a work outfit!

Sweetlime accessories have been highly rated by; Glamour Magazine, Telegraph Fashion, Cosmopolitan, Stylist and Good Housekeeping, to name but a few. Here is a moodboard from Sweetlime, it features so much imagery that I love and have used in the past as inspiration for my own design work.

You can follow Sweetlime on Twitter @sweetlimeuk and on Facebook. An extensive range of the brands accessories can be found on their website www.sweetlime.co.uk

Phillippa x

Sunday 13 July 2014

Brand - Lost Property of London

Earlier in the year I was shopping in Anthropologie on the King's Road, when I spotted the most delightful blue leather bag. Anthopologie is full of the lots of gorgeous things to buy, but out of everything it was the electric blue bag that really caught my eye. The Brand - Lost Property of London. I later discovered that the style in question is called the 'Elwin Miniature'. It really is the perfect bag to take to work or out shopping. It is a stylish and classic shape, but buy it in blue or mustard yellow and you add an instant sophisticated pop of colour to your outfit. I also love that it has both a handle and a detachable cross body strap, something I always look for when buying bags. Price £215.

About The Brand - All bags are designed and made in the UK using traditional techniques and using salvaged fabrics and vegetable tanned leather...which makes me love the brand even more! Lost Property of London bags have featured in publications such as Vogue and Marie Claire. The brand creates a number of different styles including; Handbags, Totes, Rucksacks, Travel Bags and iPhone cases. The travel bags in particular would be great for both men and women.

Belmont St.Ives £185/ Arlington £242/ Royal Huxley £215

How I would style an outfit to wear with this bag.

Day/Night

Lost Property of London bags are sold at Anthopologie in both the London and the USA, Fortnum and Masons, and in a number of other stores worldwide and online. Visit the brands website for further details. You can also follow Lost Property of London on twitter @LostPropertyLDN

Phillippa x

Sunday 6 July 2014

Resort 15 - Part 8

So 2 months after Chanel and Christian Dior presented their Resort 15 collections, the final shows have now taken place. I had been waiting patiently to see the Miu Miu collection and the show finally took place yesterday. I loved the nod to 60's fashion - the little suede dresses, the crochet vests. I also liked the basic block colour paisley prints...sure to be a well copied style on the high street! Antonio Berardi showcased a collection with structured skirts and dresses in a harmonious silver/turquoise/pink colour palette, which I also liked.

Miu Miu