HEIDI KLEIN POP-UP BEACH HUT BOUTIQUE AT BICESTER VILLAGE

Luxury beachwear brand Heidi Klein launched their first ever pop-up boutique last week at one of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages, Bicester Village. Heidi Klein invited their friends, family and VIPs to an exclusive event showcasing everything beachwear; from bikinis and one pieces with an essential focus on outstanding fit, shape and support, to sunhats, glamorous maxis and kaftans, all at prices reduced by up to 60% off the RRP. After which we sipped on chilled champagne at the traditional British Cricket Pavilion by Searcy’s and indulged in their wonderful macaroons!

“We are incredibly excited to be launching our pop-up boutique here at Bicester Village. It is such a great destination for shopping and this pop-up exposes our brand to an international customer, as well as the more local customer who visits the village, who may only know us through our wholesale channels. The visibility that Bicester Village gives is a great opportunity for us.”

Heidi Gosman, Co Founder, Heidi Klein

The Heidi Klein pop-up boutique will be open at Bicester Village until 10th July 2012. All I need now is a luxury holiday reduced by 60% to go with it…does anyone know if you can book holidays at Bicester Village?

MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FOR H&M!

I’m sure I must have said this before but…this is one H&M collaboration I am truly looking forward to!!! I love Maison Martin Margiela, but unfortunately don’t have the great fortune to have any of it in my closet – this is my chance. However I will not be doing the whole queuing up around the block business, I never have; I refuse to! But I will get at least 3 pieces, it is my mission!

“We are very happy to present MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA pieces with H&M, offering a new interpretation of our vision. The democracy of our fashion has always been at the centre of our creativity, and the collaboration with H&M allows us to push this instinct further. We will bring together the contrasting universes of the two houses in ways that will surprise all.” MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

I guess the Swedish high street retailer wanted in on some democratic fashion, or is it just that Jay & Ye raved about them enough to give them some commercial buzz. I want some affordable Helmut Lang next! Jay, Ye, and H&M take note please!

MMM for H&M will be available in stores and online from November 15th.

GLASSES OF THE WEEK: GIVENCHY WITH FLYY HARDWARE!

This week’s GOTW are from Givenchy’s SS12 collection, I snapped these little beauties up at the #SummerSurgery thrown by Surgery PR; I couldn’t believe my luck! They tick all the boxes – great shape, black & gold, and flyy as hell!!! Check out the detail on the arms…nuff said! You can order these babies online at various sunglass shops, the style code is SGV 711.

GIVENCHY BY RICCARDO TISCI RESORT 2013

Riccardo Tisci’s silhouette for Givenchy’s Resort 2013 is absolutely delightful! It’s such an effortless yet polished look that works for both day and night. The precise cuts and sophisticated tailoring revisit Givenchy’s signature look, such as the boxy jacket, the men’s shirt and sarouel pants. Contour is graphically renewed with a tail coat idea reinterpreted through opened sleeves or paneled extensions of tops, T-shaped sleeves and rounded balloon volumes. Tisci blends the best of Givenchy’s architectural lines and clean cuts with a gypsy influence expressed through prints and volumes. The feeling is about lightness, about mixing and matching what is seemingly at odds or classic with a sense of ease.

Monochrome whites, blacks and reds are teamed with three paisley prints. The same color palette follows through the rich variety of accessories. From boxy shapes to small clutches, including the HDG House de Givenchy style, bags incorporate soft calf, quilted and vegetal leathers. Other versions present paisley-printed textured PVC, caged crystal embroideries or braided nappa. The sandals, boots and high heeled loafers leave me salivating in braided leather, the monochrome pairs are outstanding!

TOP 5: LOVE (INLOVEWITHFASHION.COM)

Clockwise from top left: Illusion Maxi Dress, £26; Asymmetrical Chiffon Midi Dress, £40; Floral Print Chiffon Shirt, £36; Scuba City Dress, £30; Asymmetrical Snake Print Dress, £40.

LOVE aka InLoveWithFashion.com has some really great pieces on their site at the minute, including a multitude of dresses that are incredibly easy to wear. Just throw them on and accessorise as you please! Above is my top 5 from the affordable fashion site, the fave piece has to be the Floral Shirt which I wore as a dress here, followed closely by the Scuba City Dress that also comes in blue. Keep your eyes peeled on LMSYW to see me rocking the Green Snake Print and Black Chiffon numbers!