WHAT WE'RE REBLOGGING...

DIY CLUTCH BAG...

So the other day my housemate and I were sitting around bored, generally procrastinating from our uni work and came up with this great idea to make clutch bags! We brought all our left over fabrics from uni Fashion projects and started to work out what would look best together. She started making 2 different bags and then got bored! However, I stuck with this one and saw it through to the end! Here are the results and I'm pretty proud! 

I have loved the transparent clutch trend thats been around this season so that was my starting point. I was able to pick up a metre of clear PVC from Shepherds Bush for £2! I then decided that it needed more colour. So I made a second clutch bag out of some left over pink neoprene and layered one side with orange mesh. I then sewed the two bags together at the sides and added zips. The result is a double clutch bag! It's great for a night out because you can use either side to co-ordinate an outfit!

I hope you like it! Maybe I should be an accessories designer instead!?...

Annabel Xx

Photographer - Lauren Bird

BLOOD ORANGE...

Today I am wearing... Brocade t-shirt by Zara, Mesh top by H&M, Sleeveless biker jacket and jeans by Topshop, Orange bag by Nica, Orange laser cut brogues by Office, Bronze chain by H&M. Rings... Septum spike ring from Ebay, Engraved bands from Ebay and Double heart ring by Pandora.

Annabel Xx

Co-stylist and photographer - Lauren Bird

TOP 10 COLLECTIONS FROM NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2013/14

I apologize for the late post, I have a MASSIVE uni deadline! Despite this I have been keeping on top of the A/W 2013-14 collections. 

Here are the New York Fashion Week catwalks that really caught my eye...

1. REBECCA MINKOFF. Her collection stood out to me the most! It has so much to offer in the way of prints, silhouette and texture. Style.com have said that her inspiration was a quote from Neil Armstrong, "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon". This really translates through her collection as there is no limitations to one trend, there is a lot that I can pick up on. The winter neons look FAB with the big coats, especially the tweed and fur. Then a very stylish camo print appears which I am a massive fan of this season! The tartan fabrics almost look gothic with a web style finish on top and styled with leather makes it so chic. I love the colours for the tartan too, vibrant and eye-catching! Then there's the oversized silhouette pieces which almost look as though they were inspired by a space suit (linking back to Neil Armstong). All styled with irridescent cross-body bags and holographic shoes, which are 2 favourites of mine! Sorry for the essay... I just am in awe at this collection!

2. PHILLIP LIM. Phillip Lim is just a general favourite of mine. I could easily style or wear any of his beautifully crafted clothes! I particularly like this collection due to the rich colours and textures used. In the first image I have put together you can see more neutral tones with accents of tan and gold. I love the camo effect used on the fur! The diagonal zips are something I'm thinking of customising my own clothes with! In the second image the general feel of the clothes is more luxurious. I'm rather obsessed with the coated knitwear.

3. ALEXANDER WANG. Another designer favourite of mine. Wang always seems to get his collections spot on and jaw-droppingly amazing! What really stood out for me at NYFW was his camo style burn-out fabric. So wearable yet so striking! 

4. JEREMY SCOTT. I love how outrageous Jeremy Scott is! His collection is so crazy yet beautifully made and well put together. I am a particular fan of the zips on the patent skirt, I really want to put zips in my own clothes! Plus the slogan 'adults suck, then you are one' is just brilliant and SO true!

5. RACHEL ROY. A gorgeous collection, but these really caught my eye! I'm a bit baroque print obsessed at the moment, as it's a main theme in my current design project, so instantly I was drawn to the gold print on the bomber jacket. I also love the leather skirt. It almost looks raw and unfinished.

6. SACHIN & BABI. ......The coat. I NEED IT! I love the faded tweed fabric, it is just stunning! I am just in awe of it's beauty! I am also a fan of the exquisite beading on the classic style dress. The asymetric, patent belt is a gorgeous touch.

7. MALANDRINO. As you may know as much as I love accented colours, I'm really a monochrome sort of girl. So the black leather garments from Malandrino's collection stunned me. I adore the textures in the leather as well as the oversized cut of the clothes. The coat on the right is very 'grim-reaper-chic'!

8. RED VALENTINO. I feel like I've fallen down the rabbit hole and found myself in Wonderland! Absolutely exquisite prints from Red Valentino. My favourite look is on the left, I think the print is so dainty and beautifully contrasting with the black and beige. The bright turquoise colours against the navy were also a definite eye-catcher.

9. MARC JACOBS. A very luxurious collection from Marc Jacobs. I could imagine the models had just stepped off their private jet and were on their way to a glamorous event. Metallics, sequins and lots of fur seemed to be the running theme.

10. CALVIN KLEIN. Finally, I was very impressed with the gorgeous cut of each outfit in Calvin Klein's New York show. The use of leather was stunning, in particular the left hand outfit. It almost looks like tartan using leather! It's magnificent! 

I hope you agree with my views! Share with me your thoughts!

More Fashion Week reviews to come as we are currently mid-London Fashion Week!

Annabel Xx

All images put together by me using images from Style.com

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Annabel Xx

ACP LOVES: WANDA NYLON

         Picture this... I'm mid duvet day, updating my blog and generally procrastinating from my uni work. Quickly scan over ACP's twitter account (@acrossedpaths) only to find a tweet from Wanda Nylon (@wandanylon) thanking me for the outfit I styled using one of their jackets back in January! This was lovely to find and really made my day to know that they appreciated my styling. I then wanted to find out more about their brand and their current collection. This has now turned into an obsession! I love their pieces! I just had to show you all!...

Above: Wanda Nylon's Pre-Fall'13 Collection 'Typhoon'.

What I love most about this collection is the range of textures. The mixture of quilted techniques with the shiny vinyl and clear PVC really compliment each other. I also thought that these animal/tortoise shell prints look wicked! Especially with the burgundy colours that they have styled the outfits with.

Below: Wanda Nylon's Spring/Summer'13 Collection 'Cyclone'.

As my followers may know, I have a mild obsession with holographic/iridescent fabrics! You can view my Pinterest board HERE, to understand what I mean. So when I saw these iridescent bomber jackets I was infatuated!!! I am quite literally in awe! Also below are the transparent rain macs of which one I styled in my 'If I Was a Rich Girl' wishlist.

           Wanda Nylon are an up and coming brand with a big and successful future ahead of them! Their aim is to make rainy days a fashion statement. Their designs are fresh and innovative whist staying ecological with 90% of their products made from recycled materials. Magazines such as Vogue, Jalouse, I_D, Numero and Elle have all featured Wanda Nylon. In my opinion this is contemporary fashion at its finest.

Purchase Wanda Nylon at FarFetch.com and Opening Ceremony.

Thankyou to Wanda Nylon for supporting Along Crossed Paths.

Annabel Xx

Images above were put together by myself using images from the websites linked.

UNREALISTIC WISHLIST: VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL

So for this 'unrealistic wishlist' I have gone for a Valentine's Day theme! It may be cheesy but I had a lot of fun creating these outfits and designers have really taken to the valentines theme this year. My boyfriend and I our going out for dinner to our favourite restaurant, if I could afford either of these outfits I would definitely wear them!

1.Red leather bomber jacket by Miu Miu. 2.Ooh Lala crochet flats by Charlotte Olympia. 3.Woven tapered trousers by Michael Kors. 4. Lip shaped earrings by Marc Jacobs. 5. Necklace print t-shirt by J.Crew. 6.Clear PVC and red leather bag by Marc Jacobs.

1.Red mesh panelled dress by Faith Connexion. 2.Black silk and wool blend coat by Victoria Beckham. 3.Red valentines clutch bag by Mulberry. 4.Suede and leather ankle boots by Alexander Wang. 5.Crystal heart necklace by Lanvin.

Hope you have a lovely Valentine's day!

Annabel Xx

All images put together by me using pictures from the websites linked.