Naturally GUESS

My little sister is absolutely obsessed with the label 'GUESS' and not so rarely I find myself following her into the glamorous boutiques. Berlin was no exception, so I ended up busying myself with the latest fall jeans catalogue, while my sister eyed up the bags and jewellery.

The catalogue is really what I wanted to share with you. It is in a large A2 format and the shoot features Amber Heard. I think the photos are totally stunning and I love the way the campaign develops and tells a story. So here are a few of the shots that I adored the most. Enjoy!

Sophia

Photo copyright: GUESS

Naturally (S)watch

Those that are close to me will know that I have an embarassing craze for watches. On an average day I could be wearing about four at the same time. One around my neck (I'm in love with my vintage-looking watch pendant) and three more around my wrist. To lessen embarassment when being asked why I can't just live with one watch, I have reverted to answering that they are all set at different times... one for London, another for Paris and a third for New York. After all, who wants to miss fashion week?

So, naturally, I was absolutely excited when my Apple swatch app told me about the new watch collection that has just been released. The watch/bracelet comes in 10 different colours and the strap is extra long so that it can be wound around the wrist twice.

My favourite colour is 'Soft Sky' and I have totally fallen in love with the long-strap design. There's just no way that I can resist. So my excuse for getting another watch? I haven't got one set at Milan yet...

Sophia

Swatch Website: www.swatch.com

Naturally Bow Tie

So I know this is sort of cheating because I didn't write it myself but I found this in teenvogue a few months ago and I've been wanting to share it with you for a while now. It is an instruction on how you can "add some girlish charm to the classic men's accessory. Learn how to do it yourself now:" (By designer Timo Weiland)


(Below, Right) Boys' Club
Actress Annabelle Dexter-Jones, with designing duo Timo Weiland (left) and Alan Eckstein, models the bow tie-and-chain necklace they made.

Naturally Rouge Coco

Who would have thought that flying could be so fun? I'm talking about the thrilling feeling that turns your stomach around from the moment that you enter the cramped aeroeplane. I'm talking about the breathtaking pressure that presses you back into your seat until you reach the sky. I am most certainly not talking about the two hour wait that one has to endure before being propelled up into the air.

When I had two hours to waste at Stansted Airport about two weeks ago I was happy to find that the London airport had a large variety of shops for me to spend my time and money in.

So what I really want to tell you about is the 'Rouge Coco' collection from Chanel which I knew about, but only really discovered two weeks ago. It was the first time that I tried on a few different lipstick shades from the collection until I eventually settled for the colour Camélia (no. 10). I love this colour because it is experimental but not too different from my natural lip colour.

When you have so much time to waste it is easy to spend money but my first impression of the 'Rouge Coco' collection was that it is a really simple, sophisticated mixture of classic colours and every girl should own at least one of their products.

What luck that I will be spending another two hours at the airport on my journey home, as I've already got my eyes set on a classic Chanel 'Rouge'...

(If I've got you interested but you won't be at an airport anytime soon, the collection is also available at most Boots stores or you can find it online at www.chanel.com)

Sophia

Naturally Loafers

Photo © H&M

Photo © office.com

As you may have seen on the Alexander Wang or the Celine catwalk, the high heeled loafer is the next big thing this season. It looks cool accessorised with jeans and chic with a classic LBD (for those of you that are oblivious to what the LBD is... it's the Little Black Dress). I love the style of the shoe and have already got my eyes set on a few.

Here are some of my absolute favourites:

Photo © office.com

It was at H&M that I first noticed it and I adore the 'imitation leather court shoes with a platform sole.'

stylistpick.com offer a wide variety of great shoes and bags and I fell in love with the new season 'Jenny,' a loafer detail platform for £39.95 - this shoe is key for next season.

Photo © stylistpick.com

Office (office.co.uk) are also selling similar shoes and the 'Twiddle your thumbs tan leather' loafer is perfect for work (and is also available in black). Although I'm not so sure about the size of the heel. In my opinion it's a bit too big. What do you think?

Sophia

Naturally Fashiolista

Just found this website: Fashiolista.com. It's a site where you 'love' items from different websites and share it with other users.

I already fell in love with it and so I thought I'd share it with you all.

Check out my latest (and first) 'loves':

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Sophia

Naturally Peter Pan

Photo © ASOS

Flustered, still, from the heavy summer sun I now turn my gaze in the direction of the Fall/Winter collections that graced our catwalks once again. The collections were inspiriational and to engage you in all of them would take me longer than a mere blog entry.

So, as always I have chosen a single look that I favoured the most. Familiar to those that recall the story from their childhood and recognisable by those that know of the 1904 play by J.M. Barrie - the origin of the 'Peter Pan Collar.'

Photo © ASOS

Have I sparked your interest? Below are some of my favourite pieces:

Most of my favourites are from ASOS (once again it wasn't hard for me to rely on the chain). This includes the 'River Island Peter Pan Collar Shift Dress' for £29.99.

Photo © ASOS

They also recently released some Peter Pan Collar coats, which (shame on me) I didn't even know existed.

DKNY Dress

If you don't think the dress is for you then try the 'ASOS Lace Peter Pan Collar Blouse' for
£25.00. Personally I would team this chic blouse with some jeans and a pair of on-style brogues for an all-round Alexa Chung look but it can work just as well with a skirt and some heels.


Then again, there is no need to buy a whole new outfit. The 'ASOS Leather Peter Pan Collars' starting at £15.00 are a great investment which are easily attached to your favourite top or dress and voila... you're ready to go!

Photo © ASOS

Jaeger Blouse

Find all of the above at www.asos.com.

Love designer? Try the DKNY Black Collared Dress, £300, at www.stylebop.com.

The 'Boutique by Jaeger Peter Pan Collar Blouse,' £150, is in my opinion not a bargain but one should see it as a classic investment. What with the British weather, an outfit that can be worn during summer all the way through to winter is desirable.
 
                                 (Find the Jaeger Blouse at www.jaeger.co.uk.)