I enjoyed an afternoon of indulgent spending on Friday at the Bebaroque sample sale. Bebaroque is run by Scottish designers Chloe and Mhairi who produce the most incredible luxurious embellished legwear and bodies. The products are all designed and produced in Scotland and are so intricate that they have achieved a worldwide following appearing in high fashion magazines including Vogue UK, Italy and Russia and hipster magazines 'Nylon' and 'Dazed and Confused'. I already own a pair of mustard tights with a huge black feather printed up one leg which have gained a lot of attention when worn as daywear and paired with short dresses and high heels for nights on the razz, so was keen to expand my personal collection! http://bebaroque.com/ - you have got to have a peek at the website.
I knew that this embroidered and embellished 'Rosa' body had to be in my life as soon as I set my eyes on it, it sounds so cheesy but it is everything I could ask for in a piece of clothing! It reminds me of a favourite childhood book 'The twelve dancing princesses' (magical and aspirational, I always wanted to be the one with the green and pink dress accessoried with a cone headdress) crossed with a ballet costume. I love anything with roses on (might have something to do with my name....) and can't beat a bit of embroidery so it is my idea of pretty perfection. I know it's a bit O.T.T but I'm considering pairing it with my embellished All Saints skirt with a low kitten heel, ballerina bun and demure, nearly bare, make up. I might have to host a pretty in pink party.... watch this space!
Further to my jubilee references, I enjoyed more Marks and Spencers jubilee packaged goods. I'm clearly taken in by the illustrations and will be quite sad when they are gone. Here are some of the images from todays lunch.
The images are reminiscent of those by 1960s author and illustrator Miroslav Sasek who produced the book 'This is Edinburgh' and other titles guiding readers around the city in illustration and rhyme. The illustration is really sweet and is having another fashionable moment. I've done a spot of googling and have discovered that Sasek produced other titles using the same model. I love the colour and faded 1950s/60s look that this achieves, it make me want to wear bottle green and burgundy with a beige mac and reptile bag. The Edinburgh title is lovely to read from a local perspective as many of the landmarks still exist and are familiar in day-to-day life making me smile when I think of it. I particularly like the part about the windy Waverley steps! The colours really tie to the Edinburgh landscape and buildings and seem to have the right kind of conservative/historical feel. I can't wait to read more. http://www.miroslavsasek.com/books/index.html
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