Reader's Request

I received an e-mail the other day with the following request:
Hey Dana,
I think it's about time I ditch the UGGs but I need an alternative before I do.
I'm looking for a casual pair but obviously nicer than UGGS that I can buy on a budget (max £60 odd) but keep in mind my legs are quite skinny so I can't really pull off anything chunky.
Thank you!xxxx

I have searched far and wide using the internet and my fave high street stores that are appropriate for this reader's request. I must say it's slim-pickings out there, many high-street stores are selling boots in the £70-£80 bracket, but do not fret, I have compiled a selection of great boots to suit your needs. I hope these aid your quest for the perfect boot! (click to enlarge)

From top left: 

£50 -Dorothy Perkins, £60 - Next, 

£59.99 - River Island, £55 - Next, 

£50 - Next, £50 - Dorothy Perkins, £50 - Dorothy Perkins,

From top left:

£70 - Miss Selfrdige, £68 - Topshop, £50 - Miss Selfridge,

£45 - Miss Selfridge, £30 - Faith, £40 - ASOS,

£45 - Aldo, £14 - Primark

From top left:
£50 - Barratts, £50 - Barratts, £45 - Debenhams,
£35 - Barratts, £35 - Barratts,

Marc Jacobs is Naked

Marc Jacobs stripped down for Louis Vuitton December 2008
I know it's old but this is the first time I'm seeing images from this shoot and couldn't resist posting it!

Help me: these shoes are seducing me

Louis Vuitton has named these pumps 'Sensual Pumps'. Featuring their engraved logo on the sole and the intoxicating colours of this shot, I actually feel as if these shoes are trying to seduce me.
I MUSTN'T GIVE IN!

Introducing High Street Fashion Week...

In the midst of celebrations of 25 years of London Fashion Week and the BFC (British Fashion Council), Oxford Street has introduced High Street Fashion Week this week with Alesha Dixon as its "high street fashion queen" voted by 1,000 West End Shoppers. 
Today showed the first stages of High Street FW excitement on three Central Line trains between Tottenham Court Road and Marble Arch. In total, 8 models created a runway show sporting the latest and greatest that the high street has to offer. Stores involved are: Debenhams, Next, River Island, Marks & Spencer, Selfridges, John Lewis, House Of Fraser and Uniqlo. 
Laura Ramos, of the event's organiser said: ''It took 20 minutes to complete the Central Line catwalk show, which gave a unique preview of this season's stunning High Street fashion outfits... This is the first time ever that a fashion week has been made so accessible to the public." As a member of the public, I thank you - not that I was there but as someone who is not attending LFW, I am appreciative none the less. Between this, Boris Johnson on the cover of Elle and underground posters for LFW, London transport is really pushing its way to promote consumption.

Vogue's Fashion Night Out

This post is for those of you who a) don't know about this event b) are unsure whether to go. For these reasons, I shall explain this event in detail.

Vogue's Fashion Night Out is taking place on September 10th (this Thurs) in London's Oxford street and the surrounding main shopping destinations. The event is also taking place in 12 other countries (New York, Moscow, Saõ Paolo, Beijing, Madrid, Milan, Taiwan, Paris, Tokyo, Delhi, Athens, Berlin).


The night entails stores open far later than normal, some until 11pm, music, DJ's, canapes, drinks, designers in stores such as Luella, Christopher Bailey, Matthew Williamson and more.

The Vogue website is regularly updating it's information as new attractions unravel.
Here is a list of what I'm most looking forward to: (click for entire list)
- Live Vogue shoot in Chanel on Bond Street between 7pm and 9pm - styled by Kate Phelan, shot by Jem Mitchell and with Luke Hersheson on hair and Kay Montano on make-up it'll be fashion history in the making.

- Check out supermodel Jourdan Dunn styling up her fans in Topshop between 8pm and 9pm. Champagne and live DJs promised, too.

- Be served by William Tempest, Henry Holland, Marios Schwab and more as the designers takeover at Browns. 
South Molton Street 

- Head to La Perla and celebrate the launch of its new fragrance, J'aime La Nuit, with a specially created Queen of the Night cocktail. 
Brewer Street

- Join Vogue's Emma Elwick at DKNY where Bungalow 8 will be recreated - complete with male model waiters behind the bar, resident DJs, Bungalow 8 cocktails and DKNY 20th anniversary Champagne. 
Old Bond Street.

- Strike a pose at Anya Hindmarch and have your photograph taken with one of the designer's autumn/winter bags. 
New Bond Street

- Watch Vogue's Fashion Director Lucinda Chambers vamp up the Giorgio Armani store windows at 6.45pm

- Don't miss the exclusive black ice cream being created in honour of Fashion's Night Out by Selfridges. Delicious.

So whatever you're doing this thursday... CANCEL ALL PLANS AND HEAD INTO TOWN!


Participating stores:

Kate Moss (Charming Lolita) by Ellen Von Unwerth in 1992

My New Cash-Saving Boots

I've been on the troll for some studded boots for quite some time now but am sadly on limited funds now that uni and thus food shopping is just around the corner. 
After strolling through pretty much every high street store I could think of, I yesterday walked into Marks and Spencer and for the first time not for their supermarket or underwear.
To my surprise and joy, I found my new boots!
At £35, these boots fit my every requirement. All they need is a bit of waring and rubbing against my brick wall... Highly recommended to my fellow cashless students!