Launched in December 2011, Lalike is an innovative and truly international online fashion experience. Boasting high profile editors, affiliations with the world’s best brands and online stores and its very own fashion based social network, Lalike is set to transform the way we consume fashion on the net.

Lalike’s opening brands include Acne, Lanvin, Chloe, Christian Louboutin, Proenza Schouler and Miu
Miu to name but a few.

I really like this idea, and although I’ve not had a chance to use/browse Lalike as much as I’d like to, I know I will be exploring it more and more, especially over this weekend!
What impresses me most is Laura’s dedication and enthusiasm for this website … that and her incredible style!

I know, I have such timing with my posts; just as the weather gets really cold I decide to go posting about Spring/Summer collections.

But I couldn’t resist. The upcoming new collection from 18 AND EAST is just so ME, and therefore, like it or not I am sharing.

Florals, dresses, slightly quirky, a lot of fun…I can’t wait for this to be available to buy! For more information on 18 AND EAST and to find out when the collection launches you can visit:

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More of the collection is available to view on facebook so hop on over and report back with what’s caught your eye.

xxx

I’ve never been one for loungewear, there are two reasons for this

a) I’m not very good at just lounging

b) What’s the point? Clothes for outdoors, PJs for lazy days

And then I saw the press release for Charli and could suddenly think of nothing more I wanted to wear for lazing around the house in (or to team with my new found jeans appreciation, as it’s not strictly loungewear).

“Charli is a new collection of easy-luxe separates with a core of supersoft jersey basics. The brand is the
essence of a new wave of British style – wearable, unpretentious and alluring.

Textured layering items are mixed with staple pieces to create a relaxed summer wardrobe with a
downtown twist. Slinky-soft tees with love-worn appeal feature, whilst signature cashmere-jersey tops
are slightly oversized to give a fresh and modern silhouette. Classic shapes are updated with chiffon
trims and mixed fabrications give interest.

Soft bamboo and cashmere jersey mixes and relaxed lightweight linen knits in cool shades feature as
combinations of loose and slim, drape and structure. The colour palette is fresh and clean: honey, nude,
sage and a light mist grey are all core to the collection, whilst the accent colour of Poppy adds a bright
touch.

Beautiful relaxed supersoft jersey maxi dresses are perfect for lazy summer days, and the Lola linen knit
is a slightly warmer cover up. The Daphnee city shorts are great worn with the cotton shirts whilst the
staple Phoenix and Paola t-shirts and the Laguna vest offer the ideal super-soft luxury basics.

Every style can be worn dressed up or down. The soft and sensual raw fabrics are ideal for either a city
vibe or a relaxed weekend, whilst the core basics such as the Charli signature camisole vests, palazzo
pants and yoga pants offer the perfect sportswear and loungewear solutions.

Charli is available at the own multi-brand stores in Muswell Hill, Hampstead and the King’s Road in
London, as well as other boutiques nationwide and internationally. The collection retails from £25 to
£155″

The prices seem pretty good, too, for what looks to be durable classics that will only get better with age. The muted colour palette will work perfectly with the spring/summer trend for pastels.

For more information, or where to buy check out the website

Do you have dedicated lazy day wear?
Where do you stock up on your luxury basics?

xxx

When someone awesome named Amy e-mails you to share a brand she thinks you’ll love, you know you are on to a winner….

Last week a message dropped in to my inbox introducing me to DAS, who are launching in Harrods this week. A fairly new label, DAS only started in 2008, started by two sisters who create classic and feminine abayas as shown at London Fashion Week SS12, featured on Vogue and worn by Olivia Palermo and Amber le Bon.