**Arzu Kara - Young Designer to watch!**

Last Thursday I had this pleasure of meeting a lovely young Turkish designer – Arzu Kara. I met her at one of the shoots I did with Mark Andrews, photographer (I will be posting pictures from that soon). After that shoot we decided to meet up again and she offered to show me her new S/S 11 Collection.  I must say I was so glad we met and I was able to see her studio where she designs and meets people. When I arrived, she was wearing one of her own designs – beautiful light pink long jumper with amazing detail at the back. She took me to her studio and as soon as you walk in you know it’s a space owned by a very creative lady :). She showed me her collection, drawings and we had a chat about how she started, where she gets her inspirations from and what type of clients buy her designs. She started her label in 2006 and since then she has done three collections. I must say that her designs are very sophisticated, elegant and simple at the same time but also ready to wear. Beautiful soft and high quality fabrics makes you feel like you want to own a piece for yourself. Her recent collection of nine pieces is based on light summery colours - light pink, grey, white, mint which are very trendy for this summer season. She also designs as per individual request. If you are looking for a dream wedding or evening dress Arzu is the lady you want to see.

Her studio is based in Henley on Thames (UK) and her collections can be found via the following websites: Ebb & Flo, Fluidity, Pebble.

Please have a look at her website  for more info about her and her work. Below are some pictures I took on Thursday - hope you will  enjoy it as much as I did! Enjoy your weekend everyone! Justyna xxx

Arzu's design

Moodboard tabel design especially for Arzu by her friend -that was STUNNIG!

Tops from S/S 11 Collection

Cocktail dress with a very beautiful detail at the back

Headpiece design by Arzu

Lovely Arzu in her S/S 11 long jumper which I loved it!

Stunning jumper with detail at the back 

Arzu in her her own design - that top was beautiful!

...Last but not least - Me and Arzu

**Colour-block trend for summer**

Hello my dear Readers! I am sure you have seen this trend all over the magazines and internet but I just can't get enough of the various combinations we can have with one colour items. Take inspiration from designers such as Christopher Kane, Gucci, Loewe and Jil Sander and play with solid blocks of clashing yet complimentary bright Spring shades for a clean take on this trend. Skinny jeans are set for a Spring makeover. Be brave with colour and choose denim in hot hues of fuschia or tangerine to be on-trend with the colour block look. Opt for tops in colours of nudes, grey, blue or tobacco. Wear it neon to make a big statement. So let's go shopping and summer here we come! :) Have a great weekend! Justyna xxx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**My trip to Mint Velvet store in Windsor**

I always wanted to do a post about the Mint Velvet so here is a great occasion to do it. Two weeks ago I went to Windsor and I saw they have this beautiful store there. I was in touch previously with a lovely Beth Francis from the PR team and I asked her if she won’t mind me visiting the store again and taking some pictures so I can share it with you.

Mint Velvet is an online shop with few stand-alone boutiques based in Tunbridge Wells, Chichester, Windsor and can be found in premium department stores such as House of Fraser, Fenwicks and John Lewis in UK. They know so well how to mix vintage and modern fixtures alongside unique personal touches, handpicked finds and scented candles.

I went to visit the store with my friend and we absolutely loved it. The Store Manager, Jenni was lovely and she explained how the boutiques are design and how they can help clients with finding the right clothes to suits them. Using the clothes from the store they put this lookbook so when a client like a particular item they can show them how to style it with shoes and accessories. Another thing which I have noticed about the store is the beautiful calm décor with clothes hanging in a colour coordinated way so you feel the flow of colours and textures. All clothes are very good quality, beautiful fabrics such as lace, cotton, wool, leather and they are so wearable. Very stylish and comfortable at the same time due to a great quality of the materials. After visiting this store and seeing the clothes I had to buy something and I am so pleased with my purchase :)

If you are planning  to visit Windsor you must check this boutique but if you can’t please visit their website anmd blog to see all collections.

Here are some pictures from my visit and your comments are always very welcome. Have a great week everyone! Justyna xxx

My beautiful & trendy friend Patricia

Jenni - Store Manager with me

..And me wearing my Mint Velvet Top which is soo pretty!

 PS: Special thank you goes to lovely Beth for arranging for me to meet with Jenni and allowing me to take those pictures. I truly enjoyed it! Thank you!

**Bags from the runway - A/W 2011**

Fashion Shows are still on and so much been going on - I am absolutelty loving it! Designers have  been showing amazing collections and even though we are still desperetly waiting for summer we can start slowly planning winter outfits and what accessorties we can get to complete the look. Here are just my favourite picks. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. Justyna xxx

Hermes

Dior

Dior

Chloe

Chanel

Louis Vuitton