Fashion meets food

If you like a bit of fashion in your food or just have caught the baking bug after watching Jo wheatley win the awesome great British bake off this year… Get baking the stylish way with my new cake blog thebakingcupboard.wordpress.com.

This week:
Cath kidston inspired country Rose cake & marble cupcakes. Pass the tea please!

Rock a leopard print bag

A long standing fan of leopard print accessories come day or night – belts, hair bands and ballet pumps spring to mind. I am more than happy to add a leopard print bag to the equation (but strictly only one leopard print item per outfit please.  Scary spice we are not).

Everyone’s wearing – the Midi (or Calf Length Skirt)

Usually confined to English teachers and the over 65’s, the calf length skirt or midi, is making a huge come back for Autumn/Winter 2010 thanks to Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.

Done well it can hide a multitude of sins. Cellulite and wobbly post holiday thighs spring to mind.  Keep it light with chiffons and neutrals for the rest of the summer then progress to ladylike wool for winter. Tuck in your blouse and embrace your inner librarian.  These girls show us how it’s done…..

Gemma Arterton, Alexa Chung, Kirsten DunstLouis Vuitton Midi Skirt Fall 2010 rtw collection

Dress your iPad

Show your iPad some serious affection and treat it to some luxe apparel.  We’re not talking silicone sleeves here but pure opulence.  Fashion is no longer just for humans.

Mulberry Melanie Zip Folio for iPad - Patent Leather. Also available in Purple and Shocking Pink

Gucci iPad case - £150

Louis Vuitton Ipad case - £240

The Times online have even hinted it could start a ‘Man Bag’ revolution with male iPad owners searching for a suitable purse or ‘Murse’ (Oh dear) to carry their new technology in.  Here’s one for the boys:

Paul Smith Cashmere Ipad Slip case - £25

Fast Fashion

Three pieces. One great outfit.

This week, sport luxe meets feminine pastels.  Toughen up the girly clothes with these superb Hudson black ankle boots and a messy top knot. Throw over a leather or denim jacket for a real rock edge.

Unisex Cotton Drop-Shoulder Sweatshirt by American Apparel £42

 

Oyster Pink mesh and ribbon skirt by Lipsy £35

H by Hudson Alba Boots £170

Chateau De Gateau & My new found love of cake decorating

Quick non fashion related post. I have recently started a Cake Decorating course and am now absolutely obsessed. I’ve always loved baking but wanted to learn how to make my cakes look and taste more professional and also get to grips with intricate decoration.

Chateau De Gateau – http://chateaudegateau.wordpress.com/ shows some of my creations so far.  Just the beginnings at the moment but hopefully I’ll be a piping wizard in no time.

Thanks for looking

Holiday Beauty Must Have – Clarins Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm

Holidays and heavy  lipstick don’t really go.  But, even as a lipgloss addict, sometimes I crave something lighter and less sticky in the heat.

Viola! Clairins gorgeous new Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Balm in three perfect holiday colours. Make your mates jealous when you pull this one out of your luggage.

Alexa Chung for Madewell

I am aware this blog is becoming little more than a glorified Alexa Chung fan club. An outlet for my obsession if you will, however, do bear with me.  There is a point to it.

Alexa Chung’s first collection for Madewell hits the US in August.  Much to my despair we won’t be seeing any of the collection in UK stores.  I’ve done a little hunting though and US website Shopbop.com deliver worldwide within 3 days and stock the Madewell label.  Lets hope they put some of this wonderful collection online….

Key pieces: Striped Dungaree dress, velvet shorts, extra long cardigans, peter pan collars and socks with everything.

 

Weddind Fever – Four Fabulous Wedding looks for all Budgets

Are your Saturdays in July and August packed with weddings and no idea what to wear? Don’t fret.  Check out these hot wedding guest outfits for whatever you have to spend….

The Country Wedding:

This Laura Ashley Dress is perfect for an English Country Wedding. And it's on sale too - was £90.00 now £47.25

The Beach Wedding:

Unusual Print and on Trend Maxi. This Warehouse dress will take you from the beach to the Dancefloor. £70.00

The City Wedding:

All out Ruffles for a City do. From ASOS BLACK Range £120.00

The Fashionista Wedding:

Blow the Budget for a Fashionista Wedding. All eyes will be on this RM by Roland Mouret number. £950

Spot The Difference – Peacocks do Mulberry Alexa Bag

They’ve done it again.  After much success with their sell-out copy of the Chloe ‘Louise’ satchel in March, Peacocks have now had a go at the Mulberry Alexa.  I have to say it’s not bad for £14.

Peacocks version of the Chloe sold out in 48 hours so better get your skates on. Out 1st July. 

Original Mulberry Alexa £695.00 Net-A-Porter

Peacocks take on the Alexa £14