Fifty Shades of Kinky Fcukery or the new Queen of Lingerie?

[caption id="attachment_358" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Zahia Dehar modelling her one of her own design on the Catwalk[/caption]

Once upon a time (2010) in a land far away Zahia Dehar was a teenage prostitute embroiled in a scandal involving three French footballers who were alleged to have illegally paid the underage girl for sex.

Fast forward to 2012, and Zahia has entirely transformed her fortunes.

Trading on her notoriety as a sex symbol, Zahia Dehar reinvented herself as a lingerie designer, showing her first collection on the Paris catwalks in January earlier this year.

And last night, her status as a recognised figure in the fashion industry was cemented as the blonde former courtesan showcased her second collection of lingerie at Paris Couture Week.

[caption id="attachment_359" align="aligncenter" width="310"] Zahia Dehar Couture Collection[/caption]

Zahia, who modelled some of her designs herself at last night's show, appeared as a stylised Barbie doll to open the event before a stream of models took to the runway wearing a succession of ever more risque lingerie.

[caption id="attachment_360" align="aligncenter" width="310"] Zahia Dehar Couture Collection[/caption]

Entranced by her beauty, and the romantic notion of the history of the French courtesan he said she represented, a charmed Karl Lagerfeld photographed her debut look book himself!!!

With this ultimate seal of approval, the rest, as they say, is history. Zahia Dehar's metamorphosis from courtesan to catwalk queen of lingerie was complete.

[caption id="attachment_362" align="aligncenter" width="472"] Zahia Dehar Couture Collection[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_363" align="aligncenter" width="472"] Zahia Dehar Couture Collection[/caption]

I don't care what her background was, these garments are beautiful creations and I want them all!

And they all lived happily ever after...

www.zahia.com

A Cameo Appearance

[caption id="attachment_351" align="aligncenter" width="580"] A modern day twist on the traditional cameo[/caption]

I love that Cameos are now back in vogue, I remember my mother wearing a massive cameo ring back in the 80's and wanted it.  The take for 2012 is bold and bright and I totally rate the laser cut perspex pendants above from Sarah Keyes that are a bargain at only £22.00 each! If you prefer a haute variety look no further than the Miu Miu and Tom Binns versions below.

[caption id="attachment_354" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Cameo-tastic[/caption]

Tom Binns' range can be purchased from Net-A-Porter and Miu Miu's from My Theresa.

Amber Atherton in Alice + Olivia

[caption id="attachment_348" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Amber Atherton in Alice + Olivia[/caption]

Amber Atherton, looked pretty in pink this evening and was snapped in an Alice + Olivia Trixie Beaded Stripe Dress at the Serpentine Gallery's Annual Party.

Get the look at Oxygen Boutique before they sell out!

Lemon Aid

[caption id="attachment_344" align="aligncenter" width="501"] Lemon Aid[/caption]

Now that Summer seems to have arrived I am looking on the bright bright side of life and when I say bright I mean mellow yellow...

From Left to Right:
Karen Millen - Draped Colourblock Colle, £140.00
Reiss - Maeve Parachute Day Dress, £159.00
Sass & Bide - Sound of Silence Layered Dress, £237.50

Pssst! It's The White Company's Sale Preview

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="560"] The White Company Sale Preview[/caption]

If you are anything like me you are delighted to have access to The White Company's Summer Sale Preview.  Click here to view the bargains to be had!

Giuseppe Zanotti New Men's Collection

It was only a matter of time before Giuseppe Zanotti jumped on the designer mens shoe bandwagon and the results of his first Giuseppe Homme collection are fantastic. For stylish men only.

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URBAN SURVIVAL BACKPACK RANGE LAUNCHES AT SELFRIDGES

Selfridges gears up to an historic summer of sports with the launch of its limited edition Urban Survival Backpack range, created by some of the world’s most esteemed brands.

No one doubts that amid the joy of hosting the Olympic Games, Londoners will also have to cope with a certain degree of chaos in the capital, including an extraordinary influx of tourists and the congested transport system.


Selfridges has decided to help lighten the load by commissioning a series of ten limited edition Urban Survival Backpacks from British and international brands including Mulberry, Vivienne Westwood and Paul Smith as well as 3.1 Philip Lim, Barbour and Nike. Each gives their interpretation of what it will take to survive London during the Olympics, complete with a full survival kit inside.


Anya Hindmarch’s kit fully embraces the games and comes complete with a pair of running shoes, an end-of-marathon foil blanket and even a trophy. Meanwhile, 3.1 Phillip Lim suggests staying away form the busy streets with Nars bath products and a DVD. Mulberry has created a limited edition backpack version of the covetable Alexa, filled with must-have Mulberry accessories such as an umbrella, Oyster Card holder and double-decker keyring.


The range of ten bags also includes Selfridges’ own Urban Survival Backpack and kit, featuring a bespoke Pantone 109 yellow Eastpak bag. Inside you’ll find a selection of Selfridges yellow products including an umbrella, a special edition Wallpaper City Guide, a bar of Kendal Mint cake and other practical and fun goodies.

The Urban Survival Backpacks are available from 21 June at Selfridges London’s Big British Shop on G and online.

The Ultimate Kaftan

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="570"] The Ultimate Kaftan - Anna Ewa Designs[/caption]

Don't get stressed, get dressed in one of one Anna Ewa Designs' beautiful kaftans. The bold, bright colours and patterns printed on superior quality silk makes these timeless kaftans a wardrobe stable for any occasion.  You can wear them over a bikini whilst sipping cocktails poolside or add statement jewellery and towering heels for a fantastic evening look.

Based in Sydney, designer Anna Wajzer draws her inspiration from her time living in Dubai where she noticed a lot of the Emirati women wearing the beautifully adorned kaftan like garments everyday in any setting.

Visit Anna Ewa Designs to view more wearable pieces or art.

Naughty Alice

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Alice + Olivia Dresses Rock My World[/caption]

Stacey Bendet has done it again and I want to buy multiple items from her latest Alice + Olivia range.  If only the weather clears up so I can wear a mini without getting hypothermia!

It looks as though I will be hittting both Oxygen and Harrods aprés work to see what items they currently have in stock...