Lanvin for H&M will debut in video format on November 2nd at www.hm.com and will officially launch in stores 3 weeks following.

interest is sufficiently piqued

xoxo,

coco

Shot by Mario Testino for V Magazine’s New York issue which is on stands today!

see more HERE

xoxo,

coco

Holding up to 6 pairs of shoes the Bohdi Shoe Bag is the perfect answer to the ‘shoe-a-holic’s’ traveling woes.  Being a card carrying member of the clan, I know how tough it can be to pack shoes.  I want to bring more than I need, but wrapping them all in individual shoe bags takes up too much space and the lack of structure of the shoe bags allow for the shoe to get warped or all banged up ‘in transit’.  The ‘Shoe Bag’s’ individual compartments are structured made from leather and lined with linen which helps to keep your shoes in shape.  Plus, if you’re shoes are shamefully your biggest investment the Shoe Bag is small enough to be carried on as a ‘personal item’ along with another purse so you’ll never have to worry about your shoes getting lost with your luggage.  *phewph*

See more from Bohdi HERE

xoxo,

coco

Louise Roe -Fashion writer, television presenter and stylist whom you might recognize from The City -is beauty and brains all wrapped up in a super stylish package.

Although you may want to hate her for being blessed with those legs, you can’t help but love her for infectious smile, killer work ethic and overall warm personality.

Louise Roe, you rock!

xoxo,

coco

When reading Vanity Fair’s ‘Best Dressed List’ this year I noticed that many of the the men gave Steve McQueen top honors as their style inspiration.  Famously dubbed ‘The King of Cool’, I thought I’d share some of his classic looks for some fall fashion inspiration for our male coco & lowe readers.

A ‘guys guy’ who loved to race cars and motorcycles, McQueen’s style was simple, masculine and classic American with and edge.

He was often spotted in slim cut suits, aviators (or Persols), shawl collared sweaters and cardigans,  jeans, the perfect fitted white t and leather  biker jackets.

Steve McQueen was born in 1930 in Indiana.  He suffered through a troubled upbringing to become one of the world’s most famous actors.  He acted in over 20 films including Bullitt and The Thomas Crown Affair and sadly passed away at the young age of 50 from complications due to cancer.

Despite his passing McQueen is still considered one of the coolest actors to ever grace the big screen.

best pic ever!  l-r: McQueen, Paul Newman, Barbara Streisand and Sydney Poitier.

xoxo,

coco

Oh the romance of it alllll!

Electric Feathers Chevron Jumpsuit

in chili silk noil

see more HERE

xoxo,

coco

Ever since the Fall 2010 campaigns started rolling out I’ve had this strange longing for a the slightest chill in the air so that I can start sporting some of fall’s biggest trends, my favorite of which being what I can only describe as ‘Looking Like A Lady’.  Obsession with summer and all the heat that it provides aside, the clothing that designers such as Prada and Chloe are tempting me with in countless ad campaigns have me wanting to hang up my bikini to dive right into the plush cashmeres and warm beige and grey tones that will dominate this fall.

My love for the dropped crotch aside, I have to say I am kind of excited that ‘homeless chic’ is finally taking a back burner to grown up elegance.  This Fall beauty can be found in not only the details, but the overarching sense of the togetherness of it all.  Complimenting rich colours and warm sumptuous tones bring back the classical side of beauty giving our eyes (and our circulation) a break from all of the neon and spandex.

Try teaming up a really great pair of mens tailored pants with a silk blouse.  Belt it with a delicate belt and match it up with a vintage satchel or doctors bag.  Throw on a pageboy cap or tie your hair up in a neat chignon, top it all off with a camel coloured coat and voila, Lady looks like a….. Lady!

Don’t forget to try a beautiful super girly ladylike full skirted dress like the ones Prada and Louis Vuitton created for Fall.  I’m sure mass retailers will do a great copy of them and if they don’t have the proper fullness, throw a tutu underneath for added volume!

I’ve included the video below of the behind the scenes look at the Louis Vuitton campaign I showed you guys awhile back for a little inspiration.

xoxo,

coco

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