Your bag is a statement, Make it a good one. Or at least a little bit witty...

Hand printed and locally produced in East London. 'Its Not Me Its You London' is  INMIY was set up in late 2012 all because Billi needed a new purse and Kitty speaks only in slogans and proverbs.

Their signature style is simple focusing on high quality leather, fine craftsmanship and of course their waggish foil-embossed slogans. Featured here are some of my favourite slogans and colourways but there really is something for everyone (spot the obligatory mean girls reference fans). especially now that the girls have branched out into a multitude of products including pencil (or makeup brush) cases, an "OI! ster" card cover, satchels and a selections of My Pad or Yours? tablet cases.

The ironic slogans such as on the makeup bag below are cheeky, especially on the styles that contrast with a more feminine shape, such as the Go Hard or Go Home coin purse above and the You Can't Airbrush Personality makeup bag, there are also whimsical slogans for you unicorn fanatics (seriously when did unicorns become such a thing?)

 

''Your bag is a statement, we believe, and with a 'Its Not Me Its You' bag you will be making that very clear for all to see'' ~ INMIY

Available to buy on their stand alone eshop and at Topshop's London Flagship at Oxford Circus.

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This is everything! Versace X Tristan Eaton Street Art

In honour of the opening of the Versace Honolulu store the brand channelled their rich history of artistic print into this piece of public art, conceived by super talented street artist Tristan Eaton. Incorporating signature Versace prints the iconic Medusa logo is realised in the artist's dynamic highly saturated style. The work was executed at Pow! Wow! In the Kaka’ako district of Honolulu, an event that brings over a hundred international and local artist together to create murals and other forms of art. 

Don't know about you but I NEED this print in my life and would love to see it appear as a placement or repeat across tshirts, bags and anything else a print can be applied to, and in this the hey day of printed fashion that could be anything! 

See the time lapse video of Eaton at work here.

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Suns Out get your Candy Coloured Sunnies Out

Have you jumped on the FINEST SEVEN bandwagon yet? If these graphic, candy hued sunnies look familiar it's probably because they've walked the catwalk complementing some of London's most celebrated collections, Emelia Wickstead and Felder Felder inclusive.

Eyewear options in hot hues have abounded in recent seasons and there are options, but with FINEST SEVEN you get something other than the throwaway, wear for one season, "lost at a festival but don't care they're from the highstreet" quality of many of the brighter styles on offer. 

With a career history which includes designing for major luxury sunglasses brands such as Prada, Oliver Goldsmith and Cutler and Gross – amongst others, New Zealand born designer Jesse Stevens has a highly specialised understanding of eyewear and a dedication to the aesthetics and quality of the products he creates. 

  
 

The name FINEST SEVEN is derived from Stevens’ dedication to excellence, holding at the brand's core the idea that there are seven key elements in eyewear production, and FINEST SEVEN incorporates the very best of these elements in each and every style.  Stevens sources each part from the finest ateliers; Carl Zeiss lenses, best Italian acetate and vintage gold hinges, Check, check, check! The design process maintains a sensitivity to these material and Steven's sculptural design sensibility but the gold accents and dedication to precision engineering makes wearing Finest Seven reassuringly feel like a luxury experience. A forward looking rather than classical style prevails here (you couldn't work under Miuccia Prada and not pick up some quirk), this is definitely some cool and contemporary high end eyewear. Seek them out at Finest Seven, www.finestseven.com and Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1 (020-7235 5000; www.harveynichols.com) and branches.

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And the Winner Is... Wait the Met Ball isn't an awards show?

Fine so they aren't giving out awards at the Met Ball, doesn't mean we can't sit in judgement of those prancing the red carpet. I think there was a clear winner  for the Best in Show- Red Carpet category and without further ado... Drumroll please...

The Winner Is:

Margot Robbie in custom Prada

Margot Robbie, a relative newcomer to the Association of Red Carpet Stalkers has been killing it in beautiful red capret outfits, always with a slight edge. This custom designed Prada might not have been the most ott "wow" look to have made it's way down the red carpet (Carolina Kurkova in sculptural Marchesa and $1,000,000 of diamonds was vying for that title) but for me it is by far the most contemporary. The sheer top is balanced with a face framing high neckline, the embellishment is strong and graphic rather than delicate and 'girly' as is the black choker which adds another graphic line. The bejewelled skirt in an ankle length that is not the easiest to pull off is balanced with a sky high ankle strap pump in oyster silk. The simple modern bra shape and showing straps makes this feel like a more real outfit than many of the more fantastical creations on show. Simple fresh make-up, a ponytail and minimal use of jewelery stop this outfit from becoming overly fussy. 11 out of 10 for Margot, her stylist and of course the fabulous folks at Prada.

Honourable mentions abound, and so they should there was a lot of competition for best outfit at one of fashion's most high profile annual events. 

Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Ford for cooly navigating the challenging world of white tie like they "Dress for Dinner" every evening (maybe they do?)

Cara Delevigne for doing super sexy trousers. Beautiful hair and makeup and a strong shoe add bonus points.

Suki Waterhouse in perfectly blush coloured custom-made Burberry. Contrast with Blake Lively whose beautiful blush Gucci clashed badly with her hair.

Lena Dunham who has been running the red carpet gauntlet for some time now and always chooses something interesting. This look balance her figure and she toughens up florals with rock and roll smudgey eyeliner. This is the best I think she's looked on the red carpet yet. 

Beyoncé for doing sheer and doing it well. Excellent veil B.

Rihanna for always choosing something unusual, and almost always pulling it off. This is a winner, elegant whilst still showing skin.

Who were your fashion winners and losers? 

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She Who Can Do No Wrong (well I'm being generous with this one) Pt.6

So I've played fast and loose with the 'She Who Can Do No Wrong' theme this week but I thought this look deserved honourable mention. 

Pamela Anderson I'm sure she will be the first to admit has made many highly questionable sartorial (and possibly lifestyle) choices in the past. But when she was papped emerging from an LA restaurant hand in hand with a new beau for once her bad taste in men (nor her considerable assets) weren't what caught my attention. 

 

I've always thought Pamela was a stunner and at 46 years of age she continues to be one, albeit now in a much more chic way. Her recent pixie crop is so fresh and highlights her beautiful features. Her all black outfit, pencil skirt, cardigan, classic Birkin and platform Mary Janes is discreet and let's the directional haircut do the talking.

She looks like how I imagine Marilyn Monroe would at this age had she lived. For me this look makes up for all of the years of sprayed on outfits in flammable fabrics. Well done Pammie (and your dates not bad looking either). 

A x

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V.L.E. is my New Phrase. The V.L.E. MARIA FRANCESCA PEPE Tribal Fringe Cuff

I am loving this very limited edition or *V.L.E. as I am calling it cuff by Maria Francesca Pepe. When worn (as demonstrated by the ever gorgeous blogger Cara Loren, how great is her look?) it looks like a perfectly placed bracelet stack and is a definite wow piece.

This amazing statement piece can be purchased exclusively from Luisa Via Roma for £1358.00 (they are currently offering express shipping and free returns for European customers) so get to it if you fancy brightening up your dreary january with a new accessory.

Click through to the MFP blog for a sneak preview of their SS14 collection soon to be on general sale and start adding things to your lust list.

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*I think I just coined a new word V.L.E. go forth and spread it my pretties but remember you heard it here first!

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