Only Come Here to Swim

I always invest on a good bikini every summer, even though we have neither particular good weather nor many nice beaches… but it doesn’t matter! When it is down to seaside or even just in the spa, good swimsuits always make me feel great! I haven’t decided which one to go for, but possibly a retro-chic style! I'm just in love with old Hollywood glamour! Therefore, I'd show some great collections on the market :)

• Agent Provocateur - It is one of the best underwear brand and new to swimsuits - it has a truly Hollywood glamour throughout! Well, they do not come cheap, but these "pin-up" bikinis will surely grab the attention! Seriously, just look at Hilary Swank and Rachel Bilson, you will understand what I am talking about.
  

• Myla - One of my long-time favourites for underwear and swimwear! They have luxurious fabrics and great cut! I like all of them but Mimi swimsuit has really caught my eye - great colour and unusual swimwear! I acutally think it may work well when our tummies fell a bit bloated, don't you think?
  

• Samantha Sage - they do girly, chic and sexy swimwear, particularly some 20's, 40's and 50's influenced bikinis! In fact, they have been featured from Harper's Bazaar to Tatler Magazines!
  

Mustique Bikini £69
Charleston Bikini £79
Mustique Swimsuit £69

• Vitamin A Swimwear by Amahlia Stevens - They have been favoured by many celebrities, since they use simple but gorgeous colour and they have slick and sexy cut!
  

• Kushcush by Kerry Cushman - Their bikinis are sweet, a bit retro and flirty! A big plus is that they are fully lined in UV50+ Lycra!

• Kelly Brook for New Look - Meanwhile, I'm thinking if I just wear them once in a full-of-bleach pool, I need something pretty yet great value in order to not feel so guilty! I think New Look's is a good option!
  

Both Bikini Tops at £12 each
Both Briefs at £8 each

• If you really want to make a statement and have a bikini bash, here are some great options on Net-A-Porter

From left to right:

Emilio Pucci £230, Missoni £175, JG4B £150
Marc by Marc Jacobs £120, Emilio Pucci £345 and Shay Todd £105

Treasure down Islington - Sefton

We all hope to have a medium-sized store (no-nonsense) that is just designed and arranged thoughtfully and of course suits our tastes! You know, a great mixture of high-end designers and some exclusive young designer brands can be the heaven to sort out all your main wardrobe difficulties. If that’s the case, I have to bring you to Sefton – a boutique down Islington Upper Street! By the way, they have a fantastic website - so please carry on shopping wherever and whenever you are :) If you love what they do, join their mailing list and royalty scheme - discounts, fantastic offers and free gifts .....

Sefton Mens
196 Upper Street
Islington
London
N1 1RQ
Tel: 020 7354 4865

Sefton Womens
271 Upper Street
Islington
London
N1 2UQ
Tel: 020 7226 9822
What's the fuss about?

Sefton has a long history and it has re-launched the boutique in 2003. The idea is to give you the best of their favourite designers: Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Costume National, Comme des Garçons and many other brilliant ones. Along clothes, they also have a great selection of jewellery and accessories even including colour tights. Sefton also has its own brand products that are just as sweet, stylish and caring as possible - cashmere eye masks, slippers, socks, hats and etc at great prices… I think they are really brilliant gift ideas! Shall we go in to have a look?

How brillaint! The lovely and gorgeous Oyster/Travel Card holder in all kinds of beautiful colour at the counter... Seriously, small things can show your attention to the details! A gorgeous Oyster Card holder is just a big plus!

Secret! Right at the door, there is the whole rail of Poltock&Walsh - the fabulous young London label! They are exclusively stocked at Sefton in the UK! For people who don't know this brand well, I really suggest you checking their stocks out! They love volume, ruffle, silk and colour! Everything is gorgeous, uniquely designed and cut!

Kate Walsh & Fiamma Poltock

I particularly love this dress from Poltock & Walsh! Seriously, the collection is just poetic! Just go to Sefton have a look!

They also store Sinha-Stanic - after the label left the giant Italian company Aeffe, it becomes actually more "individual and free" - the collection not only has beautiful watershed colour but also great structure cuts!

Aleksandar Stanic and Fiona Sinha

I have to say that their stylish staffs are really nice who can easily guide you through the store and never being pushy!

• Aine - She is very sweet and has very sharp eyes for fashion! If you need any fashion help, ask her!

- Outfit 1.

Dress: Yaya Aflalo, £229 - Beautiful and bold blue in the luxurious fabric with the simple cut
Shoes: Costume National, £289 - The retro design, the cream leather and comfy medium heels are just PERFECT!
Clutch: Angel Jackson, £125 - Red snakeskin clutch is sooooooo sweet and classy! It also comes in 3 other great colour: Black&White, Purple and Brown!

- Outfit 2.

Dress: Y Culottes by Poltock&Walsh, £260 - What a quirky piece! The colour really understands the cut and the volume gives a great movement to the bottom part!

Vest: Velvet, £39
Shoes: N.D.C, £199 - This is a classic design with a fashionable retro twist!

- Outfit 3.

Dress: Origami Dress by Sinha-Stanic, £629 - It also comes in black! However, I really fell in love with this orange! Who doesn't love Sinha-Stanic - the label can flatter any body shape! Truly, it is a brilliant cocktail dress!

Shoes: Georgina Goodman £295 - You have to love mustard yellow heels!
Necklace: Bumblebee Necklace by Alex Monroe from the Original Sin Collection, £119 - 22ct Gold Plate & it shows every single detail of a real bumblebee - just incredible!

Let's meet Audrey - she's such a stylish and quirky lady who knows the shop inside out and has all the great fashion ideas!

- Outfit 4.



Dress: Sinha - Stanic, £455 - The cut of the dress is pure lux! It gives a great cut to your figure, very sexy but in a classy way!
Shoes: Georgina Goodman £379 - Grey snakeskin is a fashion saver - you just cannot go wrong with those!

Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim, £565 - The full length silk evening gown with the seductive V-back is seriously beautiful! You just have feel million dollars in the dress!

So, you like it? Go to Sefton website having a look and you will just love it xx

Something About Miss L

I have been tagged by lovely Retro Life Style, Fashion* CHALET; and Paris in Luella Land in almost same time, so the post will be something about Miss L.

Rules
–Post rules at beginning of the post
–Answer all the questions
–Tag 6 people & go to their blog & leave a comment to inform them that they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1) What were you doing 10 years ago?

I think I had just completed GCSEs, and everything seems perfect... a happy little girl

2) What are 5 things on your to-do list today?

• Cosmetics Shopping
  

• Do food shopping

• Car Wash

• Catching up some fashion magazines
  

• Watch a DVD if I still have some time

3) Snacks you enjoy

Chocolate (dark chocolate and truffle ones), jelly baby, crisps (love Kettle Chips), ice creams (every flavour), cheese crackers and so on… Basically, all the junk food you can imagine…

4) Places you have lived

I have travelled some places following my parents, but never lived there properly… my long-term pal is still London…

5) Things you would do if you were a billionaire

• Open the best sweets and ice-cream BAR… and provide free giveaways and dentist checkups to kids who love them :)
  

• Have a wish list centre to everyone! People can apply for everything they wish for as they write letters to “Santa Claus”, and the lucky wishes will come true!

• Open a free market for young designers to exhibit their works
  

6) People you want to know more about

Everyone I love and care; and of course myself!

And finally, I am tagging the lovely

• KIRA FASHION

• Searching The Inner Me

• Fatal Fashion Attraction

• Diamond Canopy Winn

• Stilettostetico

• Munich Style