Through the Looking Glass...

All things holiday continue to inspire me as i find an amazing editorial called 'Through the looking glass' by lula magazine. Showcasing many different designer sunglasses, all decorated with the fab illustrations from Jo Ratcliffe.

Barbara Hulanicki...

Barbara Hulanicki began her career as a freelance fashion illustrator. She submitted work to the BIG publications of her time including Women's Wear Daily and British Vogue.

In 1964 with the help from her husband she opened the kensington store BIBA. For those of you who don't know BIBA was an emporium of clothing and the coolest hang out for the rock and roll generation! Biba's popularity throughout the 60's and 70's changed the face of british fashion!

Biba shut down in 1976, but barbara continued to work in design and illustration before she moved on to interior design.

Now Hulanicki has been asked to bring back the biba heyday by designing a range for Topshop. Although Barbara was asked to make it not look like Biba, she admitted she 'picked quite Biba-looking things in the end'

The collection includes puff-shouldered dresses, wide trousers and grey suede jacket and short shorts and body-con off-shoulder dresses.

Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop on sale in stores nationwide and online on Tuesday 28th April.

The One Piece...

So with all the excitement that my holiday is nearly upon me i've decided to dedicate my return to blogging with a post about SWIMWEAR...

...This season's swimwear is all about accessorising, belts, bags, hats, sunglasses jewellery - and the bigger the better!

I've selected a few of my favourite designer swimsuits, the one piece this year is looking very chic with cut out sections. Jackets and oversized t-shirts make appearances from blazers to cropped trenches.

So grab your gold chains, floppy sun hat and wayferers and i'll meet you by the pool-side!!