Faux fur faux pas?

A few months ago I came across a bargain for a great looking coat. It was a vintage genuine rabbit fur coat. Its warm, fabulous and stylish. What more can a girl want from a coat. However, I accept that many individuals have a problem with fur. However, the rabbit died many years ago. I therefore justify my decision as I am not contributing to the mass murder of rabbits. It opens the debate about faux fur though. Is wearing faux fur the same as buying a knock off Chanel bag from Turkey....I personally believe yes it is. You wear it because you love he look but yet you know its a cheat.

Sheepskin is also another issue. Most of us now own ugg boots but never even condemn the idea that innocent sheep were killed. Especially come Autumn 2010 the Aviator look is everywhere. For instance, this season I love Burberry, if the fur and wool is being used for practicality as well as being aesthetically pleasing there is no harm. I'm open for debate but I feel that faux fur is definitely a faux pas.

Street Style

The one perk from having to fork out £185 a month on my travelcard is that I have access to all parts of LDN anytime I want. Therefore after a lazy morning, I decided to hit Oxford Street again. As exciting as it is to go to Topshop Oxford Street, I secretly get a little freaked out by the masses. Most notably though, its probably the most fashionable masses I’ve ever seen. With my topshop Brown feathered Fedora purchase in one hand and my Starbucks skinny latte in the other returning to Victoria station I get stopped. Initially I’m like “another tourist wants directions”. However, to my surprise they tell me they are a fashion student who need do a presentation on street style. I presume this makes me cool.

Anyway, in case you were wondering what I was wearing:

      Maxi Dress in Burgundy (TOPSHOP)

·         Rabbit fur coat (Vintage)

·         Tan Wedges (Asos)

·         Skinny Brown Leather Belt (Beyond retro)

·         Tan Leather Gloves (H &M)

Style is everywhere so I’m considering papping and good street style in the future.

(Pictures to follow tomorrow)

Homage to Vivienne Westwood and the Dildo Shoe

On the 17th September the famous Selfridges unveiled the most phenomenal shoe department seen in the UK paying homage many a woman's weakness - shoes. It boasts over 5,000 different pairs of shoes. The famous event coincided with the opening to london fashion week and as a result I could not wait to go visit it. However, work meant I've been pretty busy so finally today I was fortunate enough to grace the store with my presence. 

Amongst the 5,000 pairs a particular Vivienne Westwood pair stood out. A classic pair of seude mary janes with a dildo attached to it gave a whole new meaning to 'kinky'. Yes, the shoes are priceless and not a practical pair but Vivienne Westwood continues to surprise us.