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Dress: Edun, Sandals: Louis Vuitton, Headpiece: DIY by Agata, Jewellery: From my Gold Jewellery Collection
Images by Agata Bosak

Now this shoot reminds me of the Wicker Man movie, though it probably makes you think about festivals and hippies. I love how these images were shot just a short walk from my home back in Lithuania. This is the lake where I learned to swim some seventeen years ago. It has become something of a puddle of mud now but it still holds a dear place in my heart. It’s where I love strolling in summer days.

On to the outfit. This Edun dress is amazing because of many reasons – one of them being that it comes with a cape. COME ON. That is cool. When the wind blows, the silk chiffon adds ultimate lightness and carelessness to the entire look. Yes, I know my dress is flying right into your face, that is the whole idea, you know. Besides, it is organic silk after all so there is no reason to complain – I am not forcing you to chew polyester.

Now that we have my obsession with fabrics, nostalgic memories and love of horror flicks out of the way, let’s talk about the floral crown. Or you know what, let’s not. It’s just a floral crown Agata made using grandma’s old synthetic flowers and a wire. Took her 3 minutes. That’s all there is to it.

Navy maxi skirt

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Edita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewelleryEdita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewellery 1Edita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewellery 2Edita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewellery 3Edita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewellery 4Edita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewellery 5Edita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewellery 6Edita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewellery 7Edita in Escada top, Me+EM skirt, BCBG courts and silver jewellery 8
Skirt: ME+EM, Top: Escada, Pumps: BCBG, Earrings: Maltese Falcon from Malta, Other Jewellery: From my own Collection
Images: Ming Lun Chan

I have been looking for a great thick jersey maxi skirt for quite some time. It’s perfect for so many occasions including but not limited to days when you don’t feel like wearing denim, lazy days when you can’t be bothered to think about clothes, evenings when all you need to accessorise it with is a clutch bag and thick eyeliner and of course fat days. The maxi skirt is a versatile piece indeed.

The navy maxi skirt I am wearing is by ME+EM, a brand specialising in high quality capsule pieces. Basically no-brainers which look good under any circumstance and serve as outfit foundations. Any stylist’s dream.

What’s your favourite skirt length, mini, midi or maxi?

Boohoo AW 2013 Press Day

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Show me a blogger who doesn’t like a boohoo event. That breed does not exist. The reason for that is that the brand always has everything covered: on-trend clothing, opportunities for shameless posing – see exhibit A, the collage of me posing like there’s no tomorrow – snacks, nail bars and just simply bars.

A few proseccos later I chatted away with the designers behind the new AW 2013 lines including Boutique, Rebel, Heritage-powered and my favourite one, the Sport-inspired one. The latter looked like Alexander Wang and Stella McCartney decided to kick start a joint line; something I bet the fash pack would love to see. I truly look forward to wearing the electric blue hues which dominated this gym-glam line as it would go so well with my shocking pink Chanel lipstick. A sporty Schiaparelli, if you like.

As a quick reminder – I collaborated with boohoo on a slightly more gothic look last December in Someone You Fear.

Prada kimono skirt

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Edita in Prada skirt, Rag&Bone boots, KARL Lagerfeld jumper and biker gilet, Beduin jewellery and Chanel Glasses (1)Edita in Prada skirt, Rag&Bone boots, KARL Lagerfeld jumper and biker gilet, Beduin jewellery and Chanel GlassesEdita in Prada skirt, Rag&Bone boots, KARL Lagerfeld jumper and biker gilet, Beduin jewellery and Chanel Glasses (2)Edita in Prada skirt, Rag&Bone boots, KARL Lagerfeld jumper and biker gilet, Beduin jewellery and Chanel Glasses (4)Edita in Prada skirt, Rag&Bone boots, KARL Lagerfeld jumper and biker gilet, Beduin jewellery and Chanel Glasses (5)Edita in Prada skirt, Rag&Bone boots, KARL Lagerfeld jumper and biker gilet, Beduin jewellery and Chanel Glasses (6)Edita in Prada skirt, Rag&Bone boots, KARL Lagerfeld jumper and biker gilet, Beduin jewellery and Chanel Glasses (7)Edita in Prada skirt, Rag&Bone boots, KARL Lagerfeld jumper and biker gilet, Beduin jewellery and Chanel Glasses (9)

Skirt: Prada, Jumper and Biker Vest: Karl Lagerfeld, Glasses: Chanel, Boots: Rag&Bone, Jewellery: from my Bedouin Jewellery collection
Images by: Ming Lun Chan

Only the one who wears this skirt knows that it’s very out there. Seeing as I am the one who wore it – here’s the big reveal: if the wind blows your legs are on show due to the wrap effect of this otherwise rigidly designed kimono skirt. I decided to weigh it down a bit more with an oversized biker vest from Lagerfeld’s most recent collection. I succeeded, no one ended up knowing what the colour of my underwear on the day was.

Another reason why Prada is the label to watch right now is the upcoming premiere of The Great Gatsby where both Miuccia’s labels, MiuMiu and Prada will take center stage. The sketches I have seen so far made me want to watch the flick all the more. The book itself I adored, goes without saying.

Back in outfit-town, I also decided to try out the biggest trend of the season – eye-burning neons. Five have-you-had-your-builder’s-breakfast-yet jokes later, I started feeling very natural in this acid yellow shade. Also, I don’t think the outfit would be complete without me being all four-eyes, if anything it added a touch of geekery to the otherwise slightly too trend-led for my liking attire.

Deceptive florals

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Edita in Hugo Boss top, MaxMara cardigan, Accessorize headband and JeannieRichard earringsEdita in Hugo Boss top, MaxMara cardigan, Accessorize headband and JeannieRichard earrings 1Edita in Hugo Boss top, MaxMara cardigan, Accessorize headband and JeannieRichard earrings 2Edita in Hugo Boss top, MaxMara cardigan, Accessorize headband and JeannieRichard earrings 3Edita in Hugo Boss top, MaxMara cardigan, Accessorize headband and JeannieRichard earrings 4Edita in Hugo Boss top, MaxMara cardigan, Accessorize headband and JeannieRichard earrings 5
Top: Hugo Boss, Cardigan: Maxmara, Headband: Accessorize, Earrings: JeannieRichard
Images: Ming Lun Chan

The beginning of spring is one big fat lie, a deception, an optical illusion even. You heard me. You start thinking, okay so the sun is shining therefore I can wear something light and bright. So you go outside and run back home to get an extra layer. Or two.
This is why I love a good wool, mohair or cashmere cardigan. This MaxMara piece is a brilliant solution to deceptive weather; it almost says two can play at that game. The florals keep the piece in spring-like mood, and the contrast between the colours of the jewellery and the Hugo Boss top adds to the playfulness of this outfit. It looks light but it will actually keep you as warm as a hot coco on a winter morning. And that’s the beauty of smart styling – playing mind games just like David Copperfield. What’s cold is warm, what’s big is small.

Holi with Amrapali

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Earrings: Amrapali, Scarf: Bvlgari, Top: Kimberly Ovitz, Dress: Kain

You know how kids wish they could bathe in an ocean of candy? Well I want to swim in a sea of Amrapali jewels. Each piece is better than the last – the store is like a big treasure chest. The necklaces, earrings, rings among other items are all I have ever seen in my wildest dreams and I can say this firmly, yes, dreams come true. At least my personal  jewellery dreams.

Here’s an example: my Amrapali full ear earrings which I bought for the Cosmo Blog Awards 2012. I wanted something over-the-ear so badly and had no clue where to get it. Until one of my best friends said: Edita, go to Amrapali and you shall find what you seek. Although she wasn’t quite as cryptic as I just made her sound, she was right, my quest was fruitful.

As was the celebration of Spring at the brand’s grand London boutique. Between the Bellinis, canapés and colours, an amazing collection by Manish Arora was displayed on the main floor of the shop.

Over the top, bold and beautiful – I’d wear nothing else to welcome spring outside my window, beneath my stilettos and inside my heart. I am glad the three month long February is now gone.

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Headscarf

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Edita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bagEdita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bag 1Edita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bag 2Edita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bag 3Edita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bag 4Edita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bag 5Edita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bag 6Edita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bag 7Edita in Y3 coat, Ralph Lauren jeans, Rag and Bone boots, Orsa Couture Gloves, Roberto Cavalli scarf, Gucci sunglasses and Caracalla 1947 bag 8
Coat: Yohji Yamamoto Y3, Jeans: Ralph Lauren Denim&Supply, Boots: Rag and Bone, Gloves: Orsa Couture, Scarf: Roberto Cavalli, Sunglasses: Gucci, Bag: Caracalla 1947 (sent for review)

Images: Ming Lun Chan

You order a high quality leather bag online, you get it in the mail, you open the pack, you unzip it… And you sniff it. That’s right. Snort snort. And if you don’t like sniffing new bags, you are weird and we can’t be friends. Or okay, we can. I do even weirder stuff. I literally examine the pores in the leather, look at the stitching (preferably in the sun light) and analyse the colouring technique. I like to see things I can admire, and this Caracalla 1947 weekender is one such thing.

Originally when the brand approached me, they asked if I was interested in looking at something which was not exactly what I’d normally wear… Like man-bags inspired by car races. Bah. Little did they know I have this inexplicable penchant for converting masculine things into items that look overly ladylike. Yes, friends – this was a MAN BAG before it got into my clutches. I think I just made it unisex. Or just sex. Whichever.

Onto the silk headscarf. For too long this style has been considered the grieving/matronly/are-you-still-in-the-50s look. It can look modern if you style it correctly. It helps to keep the hair in place – London’s a windy place, don’t you know. But there are rules to pulling this baby off.

First. Make sure the scarf is good quality silk unless hair static is your thing.

Second. Place it so that some hair (i.e fringe or bangs) would be noticeable, otherwise you may be mistaken for someone who wears this for religious rather than fashionable reasons. If faith comes first for you, make sure no or minimal hair is on show, this depends on religion and level of religiousness.

Third. The scarf has to blend in with the outfit as if it doesn’t, it instantly starts looking misplaced leaving the wearer to resemble the village idiot clown. Almost like man bear pig but village idiot clown. You get it, connect your styling dots.

Fourth – you should feel natural wearing something like this. If you have a hint of doubt and think that you will start questioning whether or not this was the right choice for you in the middle of the street, so will everyone else. However, providing you walk with a say-whaaaa face, there will be not further questions; not from you, not from the passersby.

NOMINATE EDITA

If you like pret-a-reporter and the style posts here, I’d be so grateful if you voted for me at the Company Blog Awards 2013 under the Best Personal Style Category. Pretty please?

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Anyway, I am off to catch a bus. See ya.

Chunky scarf and chai

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Scarf: DKNY, Earrings: JeannieRichard, Lipstick: Chanel in Enjouée
Images by Ming Lun Chan

This is not the first time I am mentioning my love for chai on this blog. I love its complicated spicy flavour, it keeps one warm when arctic winds pierce through one’s coat, a zillion layers, skin, meat and muscle just to add a frosty finish to one’s bones. February – you are supposed to be dead already – it’s April!

GIVEAWAY WINNER

Congratulations, Damla! Luck’s on your side as you were selected at random to become the proud owner of an awesome necklace from Fifth&Orient. An email will be sent to you shortly. Thanks to everyone who participated – can’t wait to host more giveaways with amazing gifts to be won!

Stella’s slits

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Edita in Stella McCartney trousers, Sonia Rykiel top, Chanel bag and Walter Steiger shoes, JR cuffEdita in Stella McCartney trousers, Sonia Rykiel top, Chanel bag and Walter Steiger shoes, JR cuff 1Edita in Stella McCartney trousers, Sonia Rykiel top, Chanel bag and Walter Steiger shoes, JR cuff 2Edita in Stella McCartney trousers, Sonia Rykiel top, Chanel bag and Walter Steiger shoes, JR cuff 4Edita in Stella McCartney trousers, Sonia Rykiel top, Chanel bag and Walter Steiger shoes, JR cuff 5Edita in Stella McCartney trousers, Sonia Rykiel top, Chanel bag and Walter Steiger shoes, JR cuff 6
Pants: Stella McCartney, Top: Sonia Rykiel, Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Walter Steiger, Cuff: JeannieRichard, Other Jewellery: From my own collection
Images by Ming Lun Chan

Stella is probably the only designer I’d encourage to run around with scissors. I adore these front slit pants, they are so right and so wrong. If the wind blows, your legs are on show full-on, but it’s totally safe, unlike wearing a seriously slit dress when the weather’s on the temperamental side. You get me.

Catherine Walker Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013 Preview

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It wouldn’t be enough just having visited the flagship store, tried on a myriad of couture pieces, thanked everyone and walked off. No. That’s just not how I roll.

Instead, I was lucky enough to be invited into the world of the haute couture dress-makers, Catherine Walker & Co, from sketching ideas through to fabric selection and to the final cut.

Based in Chelsea, the atelier has been opened for more than 30 years, having established a solid client base who keeps on coming back for more couture candy each season, often adding their own ideas to the proposed designs and coming out with a hybrid of two visions – which is after all the beauty of haute couture. I say orange silk, I get orange silk. I say black velvet, I get nothing less.

Speaking of seasonal collections, cast your eyes on the offering below; my absolute favourites. I see a bit of a 90s throwback with the curve-defining black cocktail dress and the putty coloured oversized crepe trench-blazer (not that I am biased as I have a very similar one from Emporio Armani seen here. Ok, I am); I am also sensing an overall classic and conservative feel that Catherine Walker is famous for. Which is why I thought it was amazingly refreshing to see a rather playful Peter Pan collar and the white and blue boating style blazer. Sure, the latter looks formal with white, preferably linen in summer, trousers – a style a mature mother is likely to wear. However, when a daughter creeps into her mum’s wardrobe and gets her hands on that blazer, she can simply team it up with a pale pink mini and nude pumps. Easy.

Oh couture. If I has a chance to wear it daily, I would. It’s not only an art of dress-making, it’s also an art of dress-wearing. Catherine Walker & Co definitely keeps this form of art alive.
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