Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2013

As usual, last night’s annual VS Fashion Show did not disappoint. Despite my shock at hearing the words Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, and Victoria’s Secret mentioned in the same sentence, all three meshed pretty smoothly on the night. The show’s fun and flirty vibe was contagious, ensuring that while every girl wanted to be an Angel, every guy just wanted one.

Ignoring Taylor Swift’s attempts to outshine the Angels and Miranda Kerr’s absence, the costumes were as impeccable as ever and the models’ individual personalities shone through. The white diamond cutout sandals sported by some of the Angels, as seen on Candice Swanepoel above, were a personal favorite as were the notoriously elaborate angel wings.

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The Backpack

Seeing as it’s well into the to school period, and for me university, I thought it was obvious to do a post about the backpack (or rucksack depending on how you feel). Here are a few of my top picks.

1. Asos Leather vintage style backpack


2. Asos backpack with aztec pocket


3. Lacoste live splatter backpack


4. Carhartt aldux backpack


5. Patent mini backpack


6. Sophia Webster ziggy cutout leather backpack


7. Thiery sling


8. Grafea leather backpack in Blue

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Star Signs at Valentino

For me, the Valentino 2014 Spring/Summer runway was the debut of the new Zodiac necklaces. These necklaces come in all 12 zodiac signs and add a bold yet subtle touch to any outfit.

As a huge fan of fashion gold chains and ID necklace chokers, such as those popularized by Celine, I feel like this spin on this type of necklace is a refreshing and more feminine change of pace.

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Royals

Not long ago, I heard Royals on my radio while listening to BBC Radio 1.

I immediately went on Youtube and listened to it over and over again until I eventually had to leave. Ella Yelich-O’Conner aka. Lorde is a New Zealand born singer. Her first EP was released late 2012 and Royals has reached number 1 on the New Zealand charts. Since discovering her, I’ve listened to some of her other songs and so far my favourites are Royals and Bravado. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 

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Classic Louboutins

Christian Louboutin: “The shoes are there to give the woman an extra lift, not to take attention away from the legs and what she is wearing. They disappear like magic and become a fluid extension of her legs, as in a sketch, elongating the silhouette.”

This capsule collection has been a long time coming. It’s been beyond refreshing to see a designer accommodate all female skin tones in one simple collection and consider the needs of women in such an in-depth and accurate manner.

These shoes are exactly what every woman needs in her closet and will undoubtedly become the ‘go-to heel’. Their classic design makes them extremely wearable and I for one cannot wait to get my hands on these.

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