Lust Have: Carine Gilson Lace Mask

I have developed a bit of an obsession recently with beautiful, intricate Gagaesque lace masks and this one by Carine Gilson exclusive to Net a Porter ticks all the boxes for me. I could quite happily wear this to a party this holiday season even if it is not a technically what you would call a masquerade ball.

Hermes Heaven

When the latest email from Moda Operandi dropped into my in box earlier today I was instantly transported to Birkin Heaven. Moda Operandi have teamed up with Heritage Auctions to bring you the very best of vintage Hermes, so if you want to skip the what seems like forever wait list this is the time to flex that Amex. Below are some of the bags available and their eye watering prices, as well as Birkin's there is a fabulous collection of Kelly's.   www.modaoperandi.com The Trunkshow ends November 24 at 11 p.m. EDT

Vert Clair $12,500

Rouge VIF $9,900

Alezon Alligator $59,500

Violet Croc $52,500

Havana $10,900

Barenia Canvas $14,500

Black $12,500

Black Brown $11,900

Chartreuse Birkin $12,500

Blue Hues

I am loving all the shades of blue we are seeing on the streets at the moment, every shade from royal to navy, turquoise to Sapphire, denim to indigo have been seen on bags, shoes, jackets and nails. My favourite way to wear is with a pop of this fabulous hue on a simple clutch bag a la Celine.

Images: Jak&Jil, Harpers Bazaar and Vogue.com

Style Crush: Elin Kling

My Style Crush this month is the very stylish Swedish blogger Elin Kling. I have to admit I have only just discovered what her name is, so, this is why I have now decided to dedicate a post to her flawless style. This is one lady who can make the most basic of pieces look uber sophisticated and modern. I am loving the way she teams a pair of straight legged tailored pants with an oversized men's sweater and still manages to look feminine. This is one fashionista I will be watching in the future as I am sure we are going to be seeing a lot more of her.

Eddie Borgo Spring Summer 2012

Wearable Art | Mia Jafari Dresses

Spring/Summer 2012 sees Central Saint Martins and Goldsmiths graduate Mia Jafari mark her Ready-to-Wear design debut with 'Waterlilies', a collection of seductively playful silk dresses encapsulating the spirit of romance. The collection of abstractly painted and digital rendered blouses, skirts and dresses utilize Jafari’s training in both design and art. Combining actual paint and embroidery with digital manipulation on ballooned silk georgette blouses, micro mini ruffled dresses and draped vintage inspired silk dresses, ‘Waterlilies’ oozes Jafari's playful aesthetic whilst evoking a more mature and sophisticated elegance.

The silhouette is deceptively simple, ballooned, pleated blouses worn under highwaisted skirts, with pockets and draping, adding a new dimension to the silhouette. 1950’s vintage cuts are given a twist with knots, folds and drapes.

In Jafari's collection shading is essential to the colour palette, turquoise turns to bright green to dark green as they progress across the silhouette. Flashes of bright turquoise and intense yellow contrast against a soft evaporating background. Play is ever present in this collection; an embroidered Christian Louboutin dangles from a branch on the neckline of a 1950's dress and embroidered ladybirds form the hemline of another. The unexpected suddenly becomes the norm to form one meditative state of beauty.

Check out the full collection at: www.miajafari.co.uk

Images: Mia Jafari