Cheap Thrill: Topshop v Rupert Sanderson

While perusing Susie Bubble's curated picks from Topshop's Fall collection, I spied this budget buy referencing Rupert Sanderson's Pikon heels.  

Let's be perfectly honest, there is just no comparison on account of looks.  The Ruperts scream class in a Mad Men vintage style - there is no chance these would be dismissed as a thrift shop score.  I do love my Rupert Sanderson pumps (call it my foot bias), so this is going straight onto the wish list!  

That said, the Topshop is probably a little bit more practical - don't we all shudder slightly everytime we sprint/squeeze onto an underground train whilst in our "good shoes"?  They're also probably better than the Ruperts when paired with slacks on account of their more masculine detailing. 

The Two Alexas

Witness the extremities that follow IT-girl status! First, the heinous HEINOUS Mulberry Alexa knockoffs at Far East Plaza (yes, they were so gross an injustice, it had to said twice). Then, this random streetsnap of Alexa Chung looking her divine, casual-cool best in my favourite Kate Moss x Topshop piece.

Guess I'll be pulling my pansy dress out of hiatus this weekend whilst pondering a swearing off the actual Alexa - well, at least until the sweatshops move onto the next IT-bag...

{streetsnap via Wonderland}

I'm Watching You: Christopher Kane x Topshop Hoodie

Come on, everyone else is already starting their year-end sales... so why are YOU not on sale yet?  I may have been completely spoilt by the discounts abound this year, but there's no reason to continue to deprive me of this piece of Christopher Kane greatness which didn't even make the Singapore store *pout*

Emma Cook x Topshop: Sweater For Whoever

Anyone else have The Beautiful South in their head right now? 

Can't wait for someone to do that sweater! (pc: insideout)

Kate Moss for Topshop: Christmas Collection 2009

You know how I adore Kate (and all things Topshop) but how this is worth 75quid?! Don't even get me started on the China Dress (GBP65) that looks like one of those satin Chinese-restaurant cheongsams going for under S$30 in Chinatown (<10quid).

Reliving My Childhood #2

Maybe I've reached a personal limit on studs, rivets and embellishments, but am just not as excited about the Christopher Kane for Topshop as when I first saw it. The collection (due to launch Oct 1 in Singapore) is still lush, but since Kane debuted SS2010, I've found myself daydreaming in gingham, not studs. In particular, I'm fantasizing about a Kane-inspired gingham chiffon cheongsam with sheer panels. Anyone know a brilliant tailor?

(pc: garance & style.com)

I *heart* Topshop ION

Yes, I went a bit crazy in the dressing room... (these exclude the uglies)

My Imaginary Friday Outfit

I'm having Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop non-buyer's regret. 

Then, Now, Forever : Kate Moss

I lurve a little vintage Kate.  She may be on loads of covers this September but I'm not anywhere near KM overload. 

And how lustworthy is the latest Kate Moss for Topshop collection?  My credit card is already trembling for some action - pantless & in sequins, of course ;)  

(tfs)

First Impressions: Ion Orchard (Part 2)

Something sequined this way comes: TOPSHOP finally returns!!

While not as large as the old Wisma Atria store, there's a good range of stock including pieces otherwise already sold out in London (that is, a whole LOAD of sequined tops, jackets and blazers *heart*). I might spend the whole weekend in sequins, which I'm explicably addicted to right now.

If The Shopping Powers That Be are listening, please bring some of those delicious OTKs to our sunny shores ;)

(pc: me, j+j, kingdom of style, betty, nymag)

Spotted: Cheap Chic

Jacket: H&M

Dress: Topshop

Belt: Primark

God Bless British fast fashion!! (pc: wt)

Lust List (Halfway through 2009)

I'm trying to cut back on the fast fashion so I can finally show some love for the designers on my lust list (what isn't helping is Alexa Chung strolling the streets of NYC in the Barbera Hulanicki for Topshop dress I wilfully passed on as part of this new shopping resolution) :

1. Something from Camilla Skovgaard - am partial towards her new styles with "teeth"

2. Something from Vice & Vanity - Ever since I realised their workshop is just round the corner, I've been gathering girlfriends for a V&V shopping excursion later this month.

3. Totally out of my budget (and a bit "been there, have that" for most bagaholics) is the Balenciaga First in Noir. Also, the Purse Forum is also an evil EVIL place - but there are genuine Balenciaga deals abound. Even at a discount, this is a hefty purchase and at that price the City seems a more worthwhile investment? SIGH

For now (and until my poor bank balance looks a tad healthier), let's just relish Kate rocking the First:
{images c/o wonderlandlondon.blogspot.com & richienickel}

Mark Your Diaries: More Kate Moss for Topshop

So she's writing memoirs and converting to Buddhism, but what's on the forefront of my mind is the High Summer collection from Kate Moss' Topshop line.  The latest offerings land in stores Thursday 21 May. 

Given how key pieces previously sold out within the day, it'll almost certainly be a case of fastest fingers for this sequined gown featured in June's British Vogue! 

What Goes Around Comes Around: The Cage Skirt

Ah the lifecycle of the Acne open cage skirt.  Acne debuted them waaay back in SS08, and then they were Etsy-ed by I Heart Norwegian Wood and quickly spotted on Susie Bubble in July 2008.

Now, almost a year later, Topshop Boutique has finally given the caged skirt a go!  At a very affordable 45 quid, these have already sold out online.  

Acne SS08

Susie's Etsy version

Question is, will the local and notoriously H&M/Topshop "inspired" brand BYSi follow suit? Or will that take another year? 

For Life and Liberty

Dang the design team behind Kate Moss' latest Topshop collection for coming up with a formula which I just can't refuse.

The collection launches online today and I've already shortlisted at least 5 items from the SS09 including some non-Liberty print styles, the gorgeous poppy print dress (above) and the rather impractical but so gorgeous ruffled maxi dress. This dress would make an excellent choice for anyone doing summery wedding though!

Love... Love... LOVE

These are some of my other faves:

Waistcoat with Liberty print (in panels on the front, and over the back)

Suede cut-out dress - yum

Meadow Liberty print top (the same print as the ruffled dress)

LOVING this feather detail jacket

I'm a complete Liberty print whore at the moment - which has got me coveting these two styles of TRAINERS *gasp* (now if you've ever scoped out my shoe closet, you'll notice a startling "trainers : other shoes ratio" of 1 : 101 or something like that):

(1) Nike's high-top Dunk trainers - USD 100

(2) H&M's Liberty print plimsolls - allegedly GBP 8!

Am feeling all summery and youthful already...