lady-like shoes

I love a Mary Jane like I love a t-bar, always classic, cute and elegant; 3 things that will never go out of styl. So if you are wanting to channel the sweet and sophisticated vibe, there is no simpler way than to don a pair. I think Mary Janes appeal to women as they are reminiscent of what one wore as a little girl. They are the perfect antidote to the hooker heels that have saturated the 20 something female crowd of late. Don't get me wrong, there is a time and a place for both, I love a chunky platform and a clumpy wedge, but in classic form one style is swiftly followed by its antithesis, and I am welcoming the lady-like shoe with open arms. Mary Jane come to mama..

Office

Louis Vuitton A/W runway

beautiful metallic Miu Miu wonders

nautical woven Prada SS11

ethereal elegance

This right here is a slice of sartorial perfection in pleated pink Vuitton. Isabel Lucas looks like she arrived at this year's Met Ball on a cloud and dismounted her unicorn before walking the red carpet. The pearl headpiece of like something a princess from another galaxy would wear. The whole ensemble is so stunning and so black tie appropriate for the prestigious event, yet she keeps her laid-back Australian beach girl vibe. I am in love with it. This outfit cements this beauty at one-to-watch!

HOLY AFRO

The SS10 runway in Paris saw the comeback of the full-on fro at Louis Vuitton, and cartoon candy floss do's at Commes des Garcons. Meanwhile one of my absolute favourite contemporary artists Chris Ofili is currently showing at the Tate Britain. His appearance on The Culture Show the other night reminded me just how much I love his work since as a young girl going to see an exhibition of his at The Serpentine Gallery just before he won the Turner Prize in 1998. If you live in London I urge you to go see his wonderful work at the Tate Britain. His unique blend of current affairs, African heritage, hip hop culture and his use of texture and elephant dung is a sight to behold!