Basso & Brooke SS12

Basso & Brooke showed off their new SS12 collection yesterday at the Old Sorting Office on New Oxford Street. Their latest collection bears many of the design duo's trademark features - sharp technique, rich colour, elegant tailoring and bold prints all roll into one to create a classic, wearable collection. A brand defined by print, Basso & Brook's SS12 collection features tropical graphics mixed with hot house florals and hard-edge foliage in every colour imaginable. Inspiration for the prints came from Basso's expedition, by car from London to Beijing, driving for weeks across various landscapes. Although the prints are busy they're far from garish or over the top and are made elegant by the use of soft fabrics and clever design. I love how the prints evolve from one garment to the next!

Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection

Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection

Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection

Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection

Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection

Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection

Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection

Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection

Amazing lighting at the Basso & Brooke SS12 Collection 

B x

PPQ Team With Bebaroque For A 90's Inspired SS12 Collection

Celebrating their 10th anniversary at London Fashion Week PPQ looked to the brand's 90's roots for inspiration for their SS12 collection which is a fusion of chic pastels, tight denim and bold prints which feature monograms of the brand's initials.

For Spring 2012 PPQ design duo Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker have collaborated with hosiery brand Bebaroque to created a capsule collection of hosiery and body suits to sit alongside the collection. Knee high socks, ankle socks, bodies and tights showcase Bebaroques signature embellishment and prints.

PPQ SS12 Collection

PPQ SS12 Collection

PPQ SS12 Collection

PPQ SS12 Collection

PPQ SS12 Collection

PPQ SS12 Collection

For the PPQ capsule collection Bebaroque cites influences from vintage imagery, PPQ branded lettering and signature Bebaroque prints. All of which have been carefully blended to create a unique range which combines directional colour ways with subtle hints of animal prints and embellishment.

Bebaroque, who recently won Scottish Accessory Designer of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards, is definitely a brand to keep an eye on!

What do you think of the PPQ/Bebaroque collaboration??

B x

Jason Wu Spring 2012 Collection

Fashion Week has officially kicked off in NY and one of the first designers to unveil their new collection was Jason Wu. 

I've already fallen in love with Wu's S/S12 collection. A range of Red-Carpet worthy styles in a mixture of soft printed chiffons and embellished satins shimmied down the catwalk in ballerina pink, electric blue and lime green, perfect colours for the summer season. His designs seem to have followed on from a lot of the popular trends we're seeing for A/W, with stunning jewelled peter pan collars, Peplum skirts and pussy bow necklines this collection is sure to be a favourite of the Red-Carpet elite.  I love the thigh skimming shorts and drop back skirts and dresses!

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

Jason Wu S/S12 Ready To wear Collection

What do you think of Jason Wu's new collection?

B x

Images from Style.com

Win 2 Tickets to London Fashion Weekend!!

Fashionistas listen up! If you dream of being at a top fashion event surrounded by the best fashion and beauty products around then read on.....

Once the curtain falls on London Fashion Week, Somerset House opens it's doors to London Fashion Weekend and Burt's Bees have given me 2 Tickets to give away!!

The Prize:

The winner will get 2 tickets to London Fashion Weekend (entry only)  for use on Sunday 25th September 2011 from 9:30am - 6:30pm. You will have the chance to experience catwalk shows, exhibitions, beauty treats and designer shopping at discounted prices! With over 100 new and established brands exhibiting you'll be spoilt for choice.

Burt’s Bees will be at the event and will be giving your exhausted hands and feet some well deserved pampering (after all the strenuous shopping!) Burt's Bees product will also be available to buy!

How To Enter:
All you have to do to enter is tell me why you would like to go to London Fashion Weekend and leave your name and email address in the comments section below. Also be following Be Annabell* on either Twitter, Bloglovin' or Blogger






For a bonus entry retweet my tweets about the giveaway!

GOOD LUCK!!

B x

The Fine Print:
The prize is 2 tickets for one Be Annabell* Reader. Travel is not included. The tickets are for use on the 25th September from 9:30am - 6.30pm only. The Tickets are for entry only. The Giveaway will close on Sunday 18th September 2011 at 10.30pm BST. All entries will be read and judged by myself.

Bertie's A/W 2011 Collection

I always look forward to seeing what Bertie have to offer each season (I'm a bit of a shoe-aholic) and this Autumn they have some uber gorgeous styles that I'm definitely adding to my shopping list!

With chic ankle boots, boyish brogues and loafers, ladylike T-bar heels and stomp around wedges Bertie have a shoe for every fashionista this Autumn.

I'm loving their new Autumn campaign, it captures the retro feel of the collection with statement boots and heels being a main feature. The styling is gorgeous and has given me some wardrobe inspiration for the season; I love the rolled up jeans worn with red socks and wedge boots, it's definitely a look I'll be trying out! The English pub setting is just adorable and really in keeping with the British-ness of the brand. The whole feel of the campaign has me wishing for Autumn to hurry up so I can start stomping around in some shiny new boots!

Bertie A/W 2011

Bertie A/W 2011

Bertie A/W 2011

Fabrics for the season include suede, python and corduroy which add texture while detailing includes stitching, tassels, studs and metallic buckles.

Black leather, velour and suede add a rock chick vibe to wedged boots, perfect for recreating the gothic/vampy look seen on the A/W Catwalks.

I borrowed a couple of samples to test out, here's what they looked like.....

Jester B Black Suede Ankle Boot £110 

Wearing: Black & Blue Cobtrast Blouse from New Look £14.99, Leopard Necklace Me & Zena  £19, Jeans from Primark and Jester B Black Suede Ankle Boots from Bertie £110.

Jester B Black Suede Ankle Boot £110 

Jester B Black Suede Ankle Boot £110 

I can't get enough of the Jester B Boots, apart from looking amazing on they're also really comfy and look great worn with jeans, skirts, shorts....pretty much anything! They have stitched seam detailing along the front that makes them stand out from your average black ankle boot.

Jester B Black Suede Ankle Boot £110  - Front Seam Detail

Jester B Black Suede Ankle Boot £110 

Provins Contrast Panel Wedge Ankle Boots £119

Provins Contrast Panel Wedge Ankle Boots £119 - Contrast fabric detail

Provins Contrast Panel Wedge Ankle Boots £119

The new A/W 11 collection from Bertie is available in stores and online now at www.bertieshoes.com

B x

Get the Stella McCartney Look for Less

Its no secret that polka dots are a big trend this Autumn, they were seen all over the A/W 11 catwalks of top designers including Marc Jacobs, David Koma and Diane Von Furstenberg. My favourite polka dot designs of the season are these gorgeous dresses by Stella McCartney. 

Stella McCartney A/W 2011 Polka Dot Dress

Stella McCartney A/W 2011 Polka Dot Dress

Stella McCartney A/W 2011 Polka Dot Dress

McCartney's polka dot panelled dresses have already been a hit with her A-list friends including Liv Tyler and Kate Winslet. These black dresses with sexy sheer polka dot panels have been cut in a way that creates an illusion of a slimmer waist, creating a slim-line silhouette. The high neckline and knee length skirts keep a demure element to these styles, which are by far the most grown up polka dots around this season. 

Kate Winslet wearing a Stella McCartney A/W 2011 Design 

Liv Tyler wearing a Stella McCartney A/W 2011 Design

With price tags starting from over £1,000 these dresses are massively out of my price range so I hunted down some 'look-a-likes' that are slightly more affordable. The One Sleeve Spot Mesh Dress from Asos and the Spot Mesh Dress from Diamond by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams are perfect for recreating a McCartney look and at bargain prices of £40 & £50 they're far more affordable that the designer options! Accessorise with simple black heels for sophisticated polka dot style. 

One Sleeve Spot Mesh Dress £40 from ASOS

Spot Mesh Dress £50, Diamond by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams

Debenhams are celebrating their New Season Launch with 25% off online now....so get shopping!

B x