Burberry Prorsum - Autumn/Winter 13/14

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Animal print was key for Burberry Prorsum's show, with subtle elements on display in the form of collars and shoes, while other times it was impossible to miss with oversized coats featuring an all over leopard print. A traditional feel was given with duffle coats, trench coats, utility jackets and thin knits, in shades of camel, khaki and royal red. One of the standout pieces was no doubt a rubber coat in a bold purple hue, teamed with a purple and white love-heart print shirt, giving a very contemporary feel to smart wear.  

Dries Van Noten - Autumn/Winter 13/14

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Dries Van Noten's latest runway show explores grungy/bohemian styles with oversized coats, chunky knits, studded leather and paisley prints. While the overall look was all a bit haphazard with clashing prints, knit vs tailoring and longline coats with ankle swinger trousers, it is this contrasting element that makes the show so great, creating the most effortless and easy to wear collection

Wrangler's Moisturising Jeans

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I just heard today that Wrangler will be launching the first pair of moisturising jeans at the end of this month, incorporating high-fashion and skincare ingredients that help protect your legs from the "dehydrating effects of denim". The range named 'The Denim Spa Jeans' is modelled by Lizzie Jagger and comes in three finishes - Aloe Vera, Olive Extract and Smooth Legs (aimed to prevent cellulite).

While the price tag is a modest £85, the ingredients only last up to 15 days, although there is a reload spray on offer to buy, taking their shelf life up to anywhere between 67 and 95 wears. (But even this still seems disappointing to me). Anyway, anyone interested in purchasing a pair can do so from ASOS from the 28th January. 

Girls

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Until last year Lena Dunham was pretty much unknown; that was of course before the HBO series 'Girls' came out. My friend Anna first recommended the series to me actually, and I got hooked on it after watching the first two episodes on my recent flight back from Australia. 

Created by and starring Lena, 'Girls' is based on four twenty-something females living in New York, trying to get by on minimum wage. It offers something entirely different to other American 'teen' shows like 'Gossip Girl' and '90210' in that it shows the reality of life at the age. Throughout the season, you see the girls' experience parties, boys, sex, even unpaid internships, all of which are totally relatable to me. I think its this that makes the show so successful - the fact that the audience can relate to one, if not all of the characters. Well that, and the fact that Lena add's the perfect amount of humour to avoid it becoming just another American show about a group of girls living in the city. 

The success of 'Girls' became apparent on Sunday evening's Golden Globe's, taking home the 'Best Comedy Series' award, as well as 'Best Actress in a TV Series' for Lena. 

For any of you that have never watched 'Girls' you seriously need to do so. It does not disappoint. 

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Friends!

So 2012 was a pretty damn good year. For me - 8 countries, 18 flights and too many memories to list. For my friend's - weddings, babies, engagements. Who knows what 2013 will bring, but let's hope it's even more of the good stuff!