"American Vintage is my favourite brand! It's amazing quality and you can wear it in so many different ways. It feels like a second skin and you can layer up several pieces to create your look. I chose this tee because it's still pretty warm outside and it's such a light piece to wear. I love these leggings too, they're so comfy. I wanted a piece of chunky jewellery so I added this cocktail ring from our new range, it's fab!"
Elena Fantini, founder and designer of the utterly fabulous Save the Queen label, is passionate about keeping alive the traditional skills passed down through generations of Italian craftsmen and the range often includes stunning pieces of hand embroidery by artisans from Tuscany and Abruzzi. The beauty of the range is that it marries quirky individuality, superb design and true Italian style and, as with all Save the Queen pieces, you'll find yourself treasuring them for years! Elena has done it once again this season, producing a range of dresses, tunics, coats and knitwear that are quite simply stunning! The colours for autumn/ winter 2011 encompass so many beautiful pallettes - from the ethereal lilacs, blues and purples found in a chiffon and jersey tunic dress to dramatic blacks and greens seen in a super fitted sheath dress. Knitwear comes into its own this season with super cosy long cardigans - all with trademark individuality - a multicoloured revere here, a cobweb mohair sleeve there... Coats this year include a fantastic grey jacket with an embroidered back, fur collar and a lining that will have you deliberately draping it inside out over your chair! Always exciting, always original and totally beautiful, Save the Queen almost defies description - why not come into Spirit and see why this label has such an avid following!
"I chose this outfit from the new Autumn collections that are arriving at the moment. I love that it's still summery but I can layer it on the colder days. I couldn't decide between the mink or the pink but I think the pink goes well with my hair colour. I like the feel of this top, it's so light and floaty and goes great with leggings or jeans."
Day Birger et Mikkelsen’s Autumn Winter 2011 is an inspiring journey that brings together elements from different continents and presents a timeless collection.
A fascinating composition of elements that meet in an attractive mix of colours, striking details and classic elegance.
The autumn collection makes intriguing references to the classic men’s wardrobe, combining a tailored look with a casual expression. A more romantic and feminine dimension is worked into the collection with interesting bead details, embellishment and vintage lace adorning the neckline and shoulders on dresses, cardigans and blouses.
The collection also presents an organic silk print and an interesting new interpretation of the classic paisley print, a theme repeated on oversize dresses, tunics and blouses, and which gives to the collection a modern bohemian touch.
The colours in the collection go from subtle tones in sand and brown that are broken with neutral nuances such as black and army green to strong tones of mustard yellow and clear green. Tones of grey and nude blend in beautifully to give a sophisticated finish.
"I actually wore this quite a lot on holiday, it easily went over a bikini and it didn't need much work to make it look fab for the evening. You can wear the straps in different ways, I like one strap at the front and one at the back, I did just tuck them in during the day though. The pockets are really handy too as I never had much to carry, perfect for money, lippy and a compact!"
On the Eve of her Wedding Zara Phillips is photographed in Edinburgh with a Drift Classics bag. The bag is Mummy Brick in Fudge - I actually have this in two colours. Drift are delighted to have a stylish and classy lady like Zara wearing one of their bags!
Keep an eye on our website for our new Drift bag collection.
