Dance Dance Revolution.

I'm sure you have all seen this already (I have seen this video posted on practically every blog/magazine I follow), but how fun is the new Lanvin campaign?

Lust-Haves: Polka Face.

If you couldn't already tell, I am currently obsessed with patterns. First came printed pants, then came glitter and sparkles, and today my lovely readers, I share with you my never-ending love for polka dots. Polka dots are the chameleon of prints - it can lend itself to the creation of a lovely cocktail dress, or make an equally pretty day top. It seems like the world has the same love affair with the polka dot as me (oddly enough I don't feel cheated), with many designers incorporating this timeless print in their Fall/Winter 2011/12 showings. These designers have been so creative with this timeless pattern, showing us how to wear the dots in fresh, innovative ways. 

Exhibit A 

Marc Jacobs

Exhibit B

Lanvin

Exhibit C

Diane von Furstenburg

Exhibit D

Stella McCartney

If I included every designer, I don't think I would be able to finish writing this post tonight. Personally, I love what Stella and Marc (yes we are on first-term basis with one another) have done with the good ol' polka dot, infusing it with a really modern and unexpected twist. 

Naturally, there have been many high-street and more affordable interpretations of this trend, which I can actually afford. Here's a few of what I am currently eyeing.

Lust.

Note: AU prices were correct at the time of posting. 

All that Glitters.

[edited to add]:

Alexander Wang glitter trousers

It's a good thing that I just started a weight loss shake program - I need the legs to pull off these to-die-for trousers!

Lust-Haves: Print Screening.

Remember when wearing pants with prints/patterns were only acceptable for sleeping in? Wasn't that so boring? Well, fashionistas can now rejoice - printed pants are invading public life! There are many a species of printed pants for us to choose from: utility, palazzo, tapered, harem, capri, cargo, paperbag... need I go on.

Although wearing a plain, un-patterned top with a pair of knockout pants are the safest sartorial choice, and allows the pants to shine, you can take a walk on the wild side and pair them with a patterned/printed top (cue gasps of horror and shock). I do recommend being smart about what prints and patterns you pair with though - for example, stripes + florals = acceptable, tribal patterns + leopard print = please change outfits.

Let's all say it together. 1, 2, 3. Lust.

P.S. See those orange Opening Ceremony tapered pants below? Yeah, you can get that for me as a present.

Street Style Inspired #2.

Hello my blogger friends. My one month shopping ban is almost half way over (although I'm substituting my clothes spending with food spending), so I have been resisting the urge to explore street style blogs and make my shopping itch even worse.

I couldn't look past this look though - this lady just carries the look so well, plus she's rocking some pretty drool worthy shoes. I don't think I suit calf length skirts (seriously, who decided to bring this look back?), but it looks good on her.

For this inspired look, I decided to replace her brown belt with something that has a little bit more pop: a purple belt! Yay, my favourite colour! And don't you just love those sunglasses?

I hope the week is going swimmingly for you all! Remember, it's only two more days 'til the weekend xx.