I loved the peaches and cream outfits at the SS09 shows. Not only did they have the beautifully soft colours of peaches and cream but also the roundness of peaches. The colours are so stylish in a very understated way and work so well with the interesting shaped outfits. They had a very warm and fuzzy feel about them, just like a basket of peaches. By combining colours with a very neutral back ground like cream or beige the designers have let the colours really stand out on their own without any complications. This look works well with the lightest of light peachy pinks to brighter orange peach colours.

 Chloe

Christopher Kane

Peaches and cream are great summer colours to wear. Try this linen blend skirt with this interesting Ted Baker georgette panel blouse.

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The Christopher Kane collection for autumn winter 09 was completely unexpected and a  far cry from his spring summer 09 collection which was bright, happy and inspiring. In contrast the latest collection was uncharacteristically understated and some would say bordering on frumpy in parts. Paid or checked jumpers and cardigans which would not look out of place on a Grandpa (although both mine were very stylish) were worn over dresses and skirts. This is not a look which I will be trying out. The colour scheme was fairly bland. The saving grace for this collection was the hint of whimsical dresses that peeped out from under the cardigans and showed a bit of Kane’s characteristically detailed chiffon dresses. With frills, ribbon embellishments and appliqued stripes on organza, this is much more the Christopher Kane that I love. 

No doubt there will be many that love the understated chic of this collection and will applaud the change of direction for Kane. I have quite mixed feelings and whilst I loved the chiffon, frilly and panelled dresses, there was little else about it that excited me.

If you prefer a little whimsy rather than sensible grown up clothes, you willl love this Miss Sixty Adelasia Strap Dress.

Circles and semi circles seem to be a bit of a theme at some of the spring summer 09 shows. The geometric shapes formed by lots of circles or semi circles embellishments and laser cut pieces attached to garments made for some interesting silhouettes. The roundness of the clothes is something of a development on last seasons rounded shoulders and tulip skirts, with shapes now even bigger, stronger and sharper than before.

At Dolce and Gabbana - full circles were used to make a very interesting and exaggerated sleeve shape that was complimented perfectly by the understated pencil skirt.

At Chloe - Small semi circles along the shoulder and arm line of this jacket made for a soft but dramatic shape.

At Christopher Kane - semi circles inspired by dinosaur scales gave the skirt a very interesting three dimensional shape.

At Marni - Lots of circles in strong colours or black were used to make a compelling decoration.

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If you want to add a bit of circular fashion to your wardrobe look out for spotted and geometric circle prints, embellishments in circle or semi circle shapes, big rounded shoulders and jewellery with circle and semi circle shapes.

For a subtle take on the springs circle trend, I love these Dower & Hall Forget Me Not Print Circle Earrings

Christopher Kane is the darling of London Fashion week and he has proved why for the fashionista’s his show is so eagerley awaited. The collection was full of bright and punchy colours and even leopard prints. Dresses were made of paper like discs of chiffon or organza. The whole collection reminded me very much of a cutting and sticking session with my daughter although it was quite a bit neater.

The collection also featured spherical like structures and yet again I have been astounded by the  amazing shapes which look like they have been constructed by a structural engineer rather than a fashion designer. One thing is for sure Christopher Kane has done it again. He has managed create a collection with a big dose of the wow factor definitely for those who want to stand out in the crowd.

I love all the shapes, textures and interest in the dress. oh and I love the bright and juicy orange colour.

This is not an outfit for a shrinking violet and perhaps not everyones cup of tea but eyecatching and stylish none the less.

Only Christopher Kane could make a red leopard print cardigan look this gorgeous and feminine. This dress has the most delicate look to it and the most fantastical movement that I have ever seen in a mini dress.

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If you love bright clothes that make you stand in out in the crowd, you will love this Aftershock Dress.