Did I mention how much I love H&M as a high street shop? Clothes I love to wear for a brilliant price and they also do a ridiculous amount of designer collaborations that put all other collaborations to shame.

So you can imagine my joy and glee at the concept that Anna Dello Russo is going to be doing an accessories collection for H&M. And it’s launching on October 4th 2012, smack bang in the middle of fashion month! Coming to over 150 stores, this miniature collaboration might not be on the level of Versace or Lanvin, but it’s sure to make a splash in the blogosphere who view Anna either as an idol or goddess.

Once described by famous fashion photographer Helmut Newton as a ‘fashion maniac’ couldn’t be more apt. Currently holding the position of Fashion Director at Large of Vogue Japan, Anna is synonymous with her extravagant style and over-the-top accessories.

The collection will feature jewellery, sunglasses, shoes, bags and even a trolley, however that will look.

Here’s the first image they have released of the accessories collection;

Images courtesy of H&M. Photography my Magnus Magnusson

Well I for one cannot wait. I’ve always loved Anna’s exuberance when it comes to fashion and her style philosophy of always overdress than underdress, is something I follow a lot myself. Yes, maybe they’re too flashy or even tacky, but it makes it so much more fun.

What do you guys think of this collaboration. Will you be counting down the days or will you skip this collection?

Until then,

Franzi

xoxo

Fifties style loafer shoes are nothing new in the fashion world, but it has taken the high street quite some time to catch up to the designers. This season alone saw an abundance of loafer heels on the catwalk, from these Miu Miu beauties to the Louis Vuitton square heels and the Balenciaga architectural loafer heels that are to die for.

Miu Miu autumn/winter 2010 collection

Balenciaga autumn/winter 2010 collection

Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2010 collection

So these beautiful heels has put me on a quest to find the perfect loafer heels that would be perfect for daytime work-wear. Here are some great ones I’ve found on the high street.

These Aldo beauties would be perfect with a smart pair of tan trousers and blouse.

Though these Miss Selfridge loafers are more boots than heels, their grey colour and low heel are perfect for the daytime.

These Miss Selfridge tan block loafer heels are one of my favuorite, because they’re so elaborate and they would work well brilliantly in the day with a smart skirt or trouser suit and in the evening dressed up in a pair of denims.

These New Look cream loafer heels look fantastic with their slim heel and cream leather. They also come in black.

These Topshop Janis tan loafer heels have a much lower heel and I think they work because they are understated.

These Topshop tan loafers combine the two trends of autumn/winter; the loafer heels and the seventies trend with their chunky heels and tan leather colouring.

These River Island cream loafer heels are by far my favourites. The colour scheme on them alone is brilliant; cream, tan strips and a dark blue heel works perfectly with a cream work-wear dress or a tan pair of seventies trousers. They also come in a tan with a brown heel, but these ones are by far prettier.

Until then,

Franzi

xoxo

I love it when I find brilliant knock-off pieces from designer collections on the high street. So it was with great delight, when I spotted the new Monsoon Fusion collection up on PRshots.com and realised how alike they were to the Chanel Resort collection 2011. Lovely, colourful and floaty dresses in the vein of Karl Lagerfeld’s creations; where could you go wrong.

This pink Gardenia dress is most definitely my favourite out of the collection and it even though it costs a £150 and won’t be in the shops until February, I cannot wait!

Here are the two images to compare;

Also Chloe Moretz, an absolutely stunning thirteen year old was spotted in the Chanel dress at the British Academy Children’s Awards in London on the 28th November. Here’s an image of her below;

Until then,

Franzi

xoxo