The Age Old (old age) question....

A facebook friend posted this heavily airbrushed picture of Madonna promoting her upcoming album MDNA. The image was gorgeous, but I was surprised how many people commented negatively on it. The weird thing was,they had no problem with the airbrushing, but couldn't seem to accept the pose, garments or sexiness of the image. Most comments suggested she should 'cover up' or 'act her age'. Really? Do we still have this archaic idea that after a certain age, women (and to a lesser extent, men) should fit neatly into predetermined roles- dress a certain way, act demure and not be considered sexy? Especially since the image of 'older women' (ie 40s and 50s) has changed dramatically in the past two decades, are we now expected to look twenty-something forever, but act like a 1950's housewife? Frankly, I think we should congratulate Madonna for once again pushing the boundaries and challenging stereotypes. What do you think?

Dree xx

Level Playing Field

Ah, I can actually feel summer coming round and decided to challenge myself this year- no flip flops or ballet flats...okay, I've stopped hyperventilating but it can't be that hard! I've been looking around and there are so many cute flats to choose from and lust over (the leopard Louboutins are AMAZING, but a girl can dream). I'm definitely investing in some Toms, slippers or brogues this summer and have picked some of my favourites below. Are you trying anything new this summer or will the flip flops suffice?

Dree xx

ps: I, however, refuse to wear brothel creepers- short girl problems!

H by Hudson brogues- perfect 'pop of colour'

Asos Collection- great way to add prints to an otherwise bland or monochrome outfit

Asos Collection- cute with chinos and dresses alike

Asos.com- How cute is this print?

Gucci brogues- studded menswear?MAH-jor!

Christian Louboutin brogues- simply gorgeous

Vogue Festival 2012

image: Vogue.co.uk

Hiya everyone! I'm back in Essex (aka 'Greater London') for the next couple of months for work, but also hopefully to do some recon regarding my next career move. If you follow me on twitter then you'd know that the Vogue Festival is the next MAH-jor event on my schedule.I'm so freaking excited and am going on the Saturday, when favourite designers such as Henry Holland, Mary Kratrantzou and........wait for it......Tom Ford are speaking!!! I think I might pass out! I'll be tweeting throughout the whole experience and if you're going to be there, drop me a line! CAN'T WAIT!

Dree xx

In the Changing Room.....

I was looking through the last couple of posts and I realised that it's been AGES since I've put a pic of me up or even some style ideas. It's been mainly coz I moved...and then was broke....then got distracted...then was broke lol. Anywho, I finally broke my fashion fast today and took a few snaps along the way. Can you guess which pieces I ended up buying? :P

Dree xx

what I wore: beanie H&M sunglasses Rayban cardigan Urban Outfitters shirt Topshop shorts Levi tights Falke flats Tory Burch bag Louis Vuitton

First stop: Topshop

.....Still in Topshop

Urban Outfitters (best shop to hold all my crap)

River Island (cute wallpaper)

River Island (always need another POV)

ps: apologies for the crappy phone pic quality, but hopefully you can see the pieces :)

Fresh Chloe

Chloe AW2012

Chloe AW2012

Chloe AW2012

Chloe AW2012

Chloe AW2012

Chloe AW2012

                                                          all images: Style.com

Yep it looks like pastels are here to stay for Fall. Also, who can fault an oversized silhouette during the months of mince pies and dark evenings?

Hard Candy

YSL AW2012

YSL AW 2012

YSL AW2012

YSL AW2012

                                                             all images: Style.com

Stefano Pilati's last collection was a definite return to his revolutionary Fall/Winter 2005 collection- belted waists galore but with sharp leather tailoring. The liquorice palette will hopefully be translated into highstreet gold but have to wait 6 months for that....:(

Dree xx

Boy's Club

Stella AW 2012

Stella AW2012

Stella AW2012

Stella AW2012

Celine AW2012

Celine AW2012

Celine AW2012

                                                             
                                                            all images Style.com

Dear God (or whoever's out there)
When I grow up, I would like to be a Celine or Stella girl. You know, the type to casually throw on a fitted jumper, slouchy trousers and my BF's coat and look polished all day.Hope you get this :)

Dree xx

ps: how fierce is Stella's use of colour?