Autumn leaves

Why is it that the minute the leaves start turning I begin to look at the colour red and think 'hey, yes, I like the look of you' ?

Let's get one thing clear: I do not suit red. I have tried all shades, from blue-based to golden hues, and have failed to find anything more than a mere smattering of rust that does not bring out my red-toned skin into the realm of hyper-saturated-on-the-verge-of-lobster. Let me reiterate, I do not suit red.

And yet, here I am, flicking through the ad campaigns on the pages of Wallpaper Magazine, Vogue and Tatler, hovering and gawping at the Prada shearling coat and the editorial shots of Dior. I convince myself that yes! This will be the year! This time, I'LL DO IT- I can wear THIS type of red. Alas, I fear this is just a mere pipe dream that has been wrongly fed to my impressionable self by the advertising team at Vogue HQ.

If, however, you are able to wear this very seasonably appropriate hue, I beg you to indulge in one of the most regal colours this month.

GT-C.



via Prada

The Oscars: Hit or Miss?

With the Oscars 2014 taking place yesterday, it is only right that we should take a look at some of the best (and not so great) looks from the Red Carpet.

The Hits:

Charlize Theron in Dior

Charlize shows the newcomers how to dress like a movie star. An amazing fit, this dress proves it is possible to be shocking in a black gown. Although not her best look from her personal Oscars history lookbook, she still looks beautiful to me.

Lupita Nyong'o in custom Prada

Wearing 'Nairobi blue', Lupita has revealed her top trump for the Awards Season. She looked absolutely beautiful, and it was the perfect princess moment wearing the colour that set itself apart from the sea of dark gowns.

Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive

Although I am sure this dress photographs nowhere near as well as it is in the flesh, it looks pretty special from where I'm standing. In an interview, Cate shared how incredibly heavy the dress was and, despite its weight, brings home the gold in the style stakes.


The Misses:

Amy Adams in Gucci

Kudos to Ms Adams, who announced she had no stylist for the night, and instead decided she would wear what she wanted. Not that the dress was ill fitting or a complete disaster... it was just incredibly underwhelming. Although I can see how it could be classic, it has no personality and, for someone who is nominated, she certainly could have made the most of her 'look at me' moment and shone for the night.

Matthew McConaughey in Dolce & Gabbana and wife Camila Alves

What do you get when you cross a poorly fitting suit- just look at those trousers! (why, I ask, when he is the male face of the fashion house?)- with a caped marshmallow? The dress is totally overwhelming Camila's petite frame, and it shows on her face. Mr McConaughey, meanwhile, could have gone for a less disappointing tux to collect his award.

Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta

If you want to see a human lampshade, look no further than Mrs Affleck. Although metallic was a big hit on the Red Carpet yesterday, this did not shine out as one of the winners of the night.

Photo Credits: movifone, B.Scott, Getty, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, Getty, Steve Granitz

La Vie en Rose

It seems as though pink is a steadfast option for injecting a touch of colour to your usual repertoire, as it has resurfaced on the runway (yet again) for AW13/14.

MOSCHINO C&C AW13/14

Last spotted for the Spring 2012 collections, pink is a feminine statement which justifies a season of indulging in your ladylike side, sending you into girly overdrive. Although there was more of an emphasis on neon brights before, this autumn is more about a softer, rosier hue which echoes the oversized silhouettes and rounded cocoon shoulders of today's modern glamour.

J.JS LEE AW13/14

My favourite picks are found in the likes of Nina Ricci, Dior, Topshop Unique and the fabulousness that is Roksanda Ilincic. If there is one look I will be buying into, it will be blush; a flatters-all-skintones-can't-live-without trend which not only has staying power in the fashion stakes, but is also a clear winner in the quest for a timeless wardrobe.

Photo/Video credits: London Fashion Week; Roksanda Ilincic