Friday, 18 September 2009

Christopher day!

As we all know, today was Christopher Kane day (or Christmas Day as I almost typed!) The 39 piece collection hit the Topshop website and stores around the country were allocated their selection. Some pieces online sold out almost instantly which include most of the mirror-eyelet dresses. I took my chance and did not set my alarm for 6am and instead wandered into my local Topshop at 4pm after work. I was surprised at how little my Topshop had stocked and the nude skater dress which I really wanted to try on was not to be seen. Having said that, it's not on the Topshop website either so do any of you know if it was online at all today?

I tried on the one shouldered lace dress which was very lovely but realised I wouldn't get the wear out of it. It's a gorgeous, unique dress and a little more transparent than I realised as parts of it was mesh. Going by the prices, I wanted to buy something that was a little more versatile. If I had the money then I would definitely have taken this home with me to save for a special occasion! My sister approves of this pic and it hurts a little to look at what I walked away from!
So onwards to the tees that er...kind of scream Christopher Kane. After all, his Gorilla dresses are iconic. I loved the tee...
But I adored the dress! ...and so I bought it and it came home with me.
It goes perfectly with my H&M vest. I wear this thing to death as you've probably noticed! The dress is a little longer on me as I am so petite but it still works.
Faux vest (H&M) Shoes (KG) Patent Bow (UO)
A last thing before I go...an update on my nails!
Ring (V&A gift shop) 031 (Kesalan Patharan), Beiged Bliss (MAC)
I received the Kesalan Patharan glitter polish from my aunt a few years ago. It's a Japanese brand and I'm really into Japanese make up at the moment. I don't wear a whole heap of make up these days but I found my perfect foundation from RMK It's perfect for Chinese/Korean etc skin. It also helps that me and Ting (the SA) who was wearing a giant satin hair bow bonded over our mutual love for Vivi magazine!

53 comments:

Claire said...

Looks great with the leather waistcoat!! And I like the glittery nail polish too :)

Emy Augustus said...

loving the tough look. Or should I say 'fierce' as you fashion peeps like to say. ;D

Susan said...

oh you lucky girl! I adore that dress and it looks perfect on you!
love the nails, too :)
have a lovely weekend, xoxo

$ouLphate said...

im happy you got a christopher kane piece! the black dress looked lovely on you too bad you didn't buy it.. but hey the crocodile dress is great too! haha because im stupid is second most played on my list LOL!

Victoria Stitch said...

wow the gorrilla dress is incredible! I love the teeth!

MargieF said...

I had to employ some serious self control this morning when i went on to topshop.com...
that dress looks great on you (well both do!)
MargieF
xxx

Adela said...

i love those dresses! =)

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Claire said...

that black dress is gorgeous... but i'm glad you bought the croc dress instead! i bought the top and you just have a feeling that you KNOW you will wear it. i say this without having actually worn it yet but still. LOVE your blog. am adding it to my list. <3 C

LJ said...

you look amazing! love the gator... i had that cream skater dress on my "want" list too, but i suppose they didn't release it on day 1? i wonder when it'll be out, so i can do more damage to my mastercard.

xx-LJ from SOS!
PS:Never smile at a crocodile.

emily said...

love those shoes! and one-shouldered dresses are my new favorite... but the gorilla dress is awesome. :)

Gabrielle said...

both dresses are awesome!
Looks great with the vest

Rosie said...

Ahhh I want the dress but it wouldn't suit me at all :(

Stacy said...

love the gator dress! and your nails are simply gorgeous, im going to the topshop website right now haha

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Rebecca, The Clothes Horse said...

Fantastic dress! I'm so glad you bought it because it rocks.

Flashes of Style said...

You look soo great! I love your new purchase :) And that sparkly nail polish is fantastic

the oaks said...

the black outfit was devine..but I love the other too..which is so fun. Love the nail polish. Darn. I just wish I could find in all my stuff.

ellie said...

Great stuff! So fun. Love the nails too.

Annie Spandex said...

very cool! I love it!

cass and cady said...

This is so cool. A delightful Friday post!

WendyB said...

Fascinated by the nails.

Sharon Rose said...

Hi there-out of anything, I would have gone for your dress too, you make it look fab with the H&M vest!!

Lottie said...

your sooo lucky! my local topshop stocks nothing of the kind! i really want the tee....
xxx

Fashion Pix said...

The first dress is beautiful!

Carrie said...

Winnie, your outfit looks fabulous. I'm so happy you got the top you wanted and you styled your outfit very well. And the dress also looks amazing on you. Sounds like everyone is going crazy over the Christopher Kane collection. Hope you get your hands on the skater nude dress. Would love to see it on you. Have yourself a good weekend, Winnie.

Carrie

miss milki said...

I was considering that black dress too but I decided I wasn't really into the one shoulder asymmetric thing, i'd probably only have been buying it because it was Chris Kane. But you definitely made the right decision with the croc dress. It looks great on you!
I didn't see the cream dress on the website yesterday either so maybe they haven't released it yet, but then it did seem like everything else was released yesterday. Its a mystery!

Georgie said...

Love the crocodile Kane dress. The one shouldered lacey one is amazing as well, I hate how expensive Topshop is sometimes!
xx

Aya Smith said...

That shirt is awesome! I can get over it :D

Glad you found a good makeup brand! My mother always had trouble finding shades for Asian skin tone as well. I really don't wear foundations... I find it clogs my pores pretty bad :(

Miss Neira said...

pretty ring! love the colors!

xoxo

sophë said...

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgOMGOMGOMG
YOU DID NOT BUY THAT CHRISTOPHER KANE TOP!
OMG!
OMG!
I AM ACTAULLY HYPERVENTILATING HERE
YOU ARE SO LUCKY.
wow.
i am in awe of the top. its so awsome and you have really done it justice with the leather jacket and
just
omg. thankyou for buying it.
just
wow!
sophe -.-

Kelly &amp; Tracy said...

love that alligator dress!

Stéphanie said...

Oh ! What a beautiful dress !!!

My Passport to Style said...

Hi Great post!He is such a fabulous designer!You are invited to My Passport to Styles,3rd birthday bash!Pop over great vintage prizes up for grabs!!!Sharon xx http://www.mypassporttostyle.blogspot.com

janettaylor said...

Great choice, Winnie!


X♥X♥

Lissa said...

Awh, it's so sad that the studded dresses sold out. But you're lucky to have gotten that alligator piece :]

Cassiopeia said...

Ooooh! I so nearly got it in Selfridges yesterday, but balked at the prices and my lack of money. Sad times. You look so gorgeous tho! Xxxc

Bianca and Isabella said...

so. want. kane. shirt.

Tori said...

Cool otufits!
Love the first picture too. =)

Britty said...

you look great in the CK dress i want it everyone is getting it! lol
great posy whooo sweet nails

Andie said...

OMG IM SO JEALZ!! i really want that christopher kane for topshop dress! ive been dreaming about it since like forever, but its too expensive, danggit! :(

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Diana said...

I love that glitter nail polish!

Patty Ann said...

that one shouldered dress is really elegant!! you should have bought it! when i have to make an expensive purchase, i vow to wear it for the next # of parties or formal events! hahaha but awesome kane shirt/dress!! it looks great with the leather vest!
xxx

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Lilee said...

gorgeous! ahhh so jealous about the topshop!!!

Girl Japan: April Marie Claire said...

Hey there darling.. sorry I've missed so many of your posts = ( had a shit summer but things are getting back to normal for the most part.. that ring however.. check out that bling...

jie said...

such a beautiful dress!
i love RMK ...at the moment i'm using covermark (another japanese brand) for coverup but i read a feature about it in a magazine so i am actually thinking of switching. for japanese cosmetics, i also like ettusais and canmake.
also, i am crazy about anna sui's nail polish. the photo of that really pretty glitter polish reminded me heheh :)

x

knalleffekt said...

wow, your kane dress is so great, i love the vest

PinkBow said...

you made a great purchase with the ck dress, good choice. i love the shape of the bottle of the blue nail varnish too

Chris Lindsay said...

the dress is awesome!!

gem fatale said...

LOVE the CK vest dress!! Looks fab on you!

Emma Skye said...

That Christopher Kane dress looks so good on you! I tried it on but somehow it wasn't quite right. Nice work!

Eri said...

Love it! Great buy and looks fab on you.

Zhcsyra hp said...

love black leather vest :))

emma said...

i love that christopher cane dress!

selinaoolala said...

oooo yesss so cool!!!! wow!! so glad you got this dress, i ordered the t shirt!! god knows why as it will look so odd on me but you've totally changed my mind as your dress looks the absolute coolest!! have you worn it out yet??

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