Something golden this way comes...

Who hasn't yet seen the red-carpet photos of celebrities arriving to Met Gala the other night - wow, talk about serious sparkles.  Well if you're going to make an entrance then do it gold - and it was found a-plenty on the night.  My favourite was Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe styled like a modern day Greta Garbo, Carey Mulligan in Prada, and the wonderful nod to Schiaparelli that Prada had on Anna Wintour's lobster detailed gown.  Have you seen Bianca Brandolini D'Abba in knock out Dolce & Gabbana?- not the least bit for the shy and retiring type!  Well actually nothing screams look at me like gold, particularly if its sequinned, so if its gilt, gilded, sheen, sparkle, mirrored, and luminous you're after, then yep, you'll love it.

For us mere mortals, a clutch or a cuff or shoes would do, but of course wearing sequins for day is also do-able, just like that gorgeous skirt by Aussie label Aje who showed last week at Sydney Fashion Week - the choice is yours.  Pity I don't have any gala events I'm attending this year!

So let the shine begin...

Clockwise from top right: Kate Spade Ticker Tape plate / YSL Ombre Solo 15Gold Leaf / Essie Golden Nuggets & As Gold As It Gets /  Sophia Kokosalaki Cuff / Miu Miu glitter sandals / Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2012 rtw / Detail of Anna Wintour's Lobster Prada gown /  Alexander McQueen Distressed Metallic wallet / Carey Mulligan in Prada / Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra / Aje Sequinned Skirt / Aje Sequinned Mermaid gown / Karolina Kurkova in Rachel Zoe

In The Schedule

Where has the week gone?  I can't believe it's Friday already... all that's left to do is some tidying up and get ready for the weekend.  Oh, and a run through of links I stumbled upon this week -

+  Through the eyes of Karlie Kloss, Rosario Dawson and Rene Celestin at the Elie Saab show via Fashion etc.

+  Taylor Tomasi Hill styling the Oroton show at this weeks Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney via Harpers Bazaar.

+  Anna Dello Russo designs an Accessories line for H&M - there's plenty a glitter here!  And a cute video where she calls herself a fashion victim and a guardian of fashion via here.

+  If you're planning a getaway to Amsterdam consider this cool guest house for a stay found via DailyDreamDecor.

+ Don't you just love the use of video as advertising / art ... this dreamy video featuring crystal objects and dyes - so pretty... via Nowness.

+  Over at LatteLisa  you will find a great fragrance giveway sponsored by Icelandic label Ella by Elinros Lindal.

ELLA Day is described by ELLA as a fresh and exhilarating scent, at once light, sweet and sharp. The scent has light notes of lemon and verbena, and a grounding base note of patchouli. Think lemons and the blue Mediterranean Sea. ELLA Day is a lively perfume for the modern, energetic woman who leads by example and charms without effort. (size 100 ml/3.4 oz)

ELLA Night is described by ELLA as a soft and sensuous scent, at once heady, sweet and hypnotising. It's the ultimate evening scent with notes of sweet almond, vanilla and cinnamon. Think deep red roses and dark brown fur.  ELLA Night is deliciously dramatic and seductive. (size 100 ml/3.4 oz)

This fashion house has a wondeful Slow Fashion Movement ethos which really appeals to me.    The brand is all about creating something in a "thoughtful way, causing the least damage to the environment", "empowering women" and encouraging "every member of our team to maximise ones potential in creating something extraordinary"... now if that isn't inspiring in this day of throwaway fashion and acquiring the lastest trends for the sake of it, I don't know what is. Follow the links to enter the giveway and then go to the brands website to pick out your favourite - the cape has my name written all over it!

Lisa Ho / Talulah / Ellery / Michael Lo Sordo

+ And finally, some excerpts from this weeks Mercedes Benz Fashion week... via here.


Have a lovely weekend.

xx