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Collaboration Alert! Carven and Petit-Bateau

A little disclaimer. I’m a hoarder of Breton stripes so I love Petit Bateau. If I had more cash I would also be a hoarder of Carven- all of it. Lazer cut leather, AW12 tapestry print and the fast-becoming-iconic dresses with pointy collars (you know the ones).  So when I saw this collaboration I actually let out an audible squeal of excitement.

The two quintessentially French brands have partnered to bring us the most amazingly useful capsule collection featuring lots of red, white, blue with grey and stripes, plus loads of collars. There is an intriguing bib-type clip-on collar too to Carven-up your basics.  Needless to say that I’m obsessed with the lot and think I might be able to channel my inner Chung with the navy dress – maybe that’s going a little too far!

Alexa models a Carven classic in Elle

Pics: Stylist

Alexa Chung to turn style writer

It was a matter of time until a book was written about Alexa Chung’s distinctive style and the good news that it will be written by the model/presenter/BFC ambassador/contributing editor to Vogue/plimsoll collaborator/the list goes on… herself.

The news comes after Alexa said that she is working on her own fashion label, having collaborated with numerous brands so far. While I’m excited about that, I’m really stoked about the book, which although without a title, promises to give readers an “unparalleled chance to enter Alexa’s world and search for inspiration”, according to The Telegraph.

Detailing how she decides what to put together, her style influences (we might be able to guess a few of those!) styling tips, plus Chung’s photos and drawings, it’s bound to be a big seller. I admit to being a little obsessed with fashion books recently and blame my new-found addiction on the bookshop at London Fashion Weekend and the Coverteur blog.

The only bad news is that there’s no point putting this read on your Christmas list (yes, we have started one!) as it’s due to be published in September next year.

One of my fav pics from Elle

Best dressed: Chanel’s jewellery party vs Little Black Jacket do

There have been two swanky Chanel dos in the past week welcoming a host of Hollywood and fashion’s finest.

The fashion house celebrated the 80th anniversary of its Bijoux de Diamants jewellery collection with a pretty party in New York.  Blake Lively stole the show in a couture gown in her first official fashion outing after marrying Ryan Reynolds, while Diane Kruger wore an SS13 dress hot off the runway.

Meanwhile things looked slightly quirkier in London for the opening of Chanel’s Little Black Jacket exhibition which opens this week. We loved model Edie Campbell’s androgynous look and Alice Dellal’s signature punky style.

Blake Lively (HUGE engagement ring not shown)

Alexa Chung

Leigh Lezark

Diane Kruger bags herself a new IT frock

Edie Campbell

Poppy Delevingne

Suki Waterhouse

Alice Dellal

Pics: Vogue and Telegraph.

Alexa Chung is working on her own clothing line!

It had to happen. Alexa Chung, the world’s most stylish 28 year-old (non?) has told the press that she’s working on her own clothing line. And why not as so many people are influenced by her inimitable style?

The model/presenter/DJ/designer/everything else told Numero magazine that she has ‘nothing to lose’ by going for it (and she’s already designed a line with Madewell so kinda knows what it takes).

Hair crush!

She reportedly said: “In this current era of celebrity no one believes you actually design the stuff anyway, even though I sketch everything myself. So if it sucks I can say I had nothing to do with it, and if it’s really good I can say ‘Here are the drawings, it’s all my own work!’”

Maybe she has a point- just look at Victoria Beckham and there’s no doubting Alexa’s fashion credentials (BFA British Style Icon, BFC Young Style Ambassador and Mulberry muse…) Are you excited?

One of my fav shoots (for Elle)

Alexa Chung joins Gossip Girl!

Hello Upper Eastsiders, we’ve heard that there’s a new girl on the block and it’s Alexa Chung. Do you like her look? xoxo

Hell yeah Alexa!

Blair Waldorf returns

Pic:Daily Mail.

Alexa Chung + leopard skin

We spotted Alexa Chung in this sensational leopard print outfit for Louis Vuitton’s star-studded party in Shanghai. Proof that animal print can be subtle, sexy and super stylish.

Purrrrrrfect

Obsessed with Alexa + Nylon magazine’s super cute presentation

Oh and Clemence Posey looked amazing in a bookish chic way – complete with a Charlotte Olympia clutch

All pics: Nylon

Top 5: Couture Week FROW

Of course Hollywood starlets and Brit IT girls flocked to couture week. We were particularly taken with classic tailoring (well it was France and a Chanel show) but also has a soft spot for demure daytime sequins and a high fashion double denim (almost) moment.

Alexa at Chanel. Textbook style = A*

Zoe Saldana proves sequins can be understated

We really should do a style crush on Sofia Coppola. She never gets it wrong!

OMG they practically match (mercifully in a non Britney and Justin double denim way) I love Diane Kruger’s dress and Joshua Jackson is looking good!

Clemence Posey shows us how to do glamour the French way (although I’m not a fan of the shoes!)

Alexa Chung turns sixties siren for Maje

It’s like Christmas come early as we hear that one of our fav models, Alexa Chung, is the new face of one of our fav brands, Maje – and its AW12 campaign to be exact.

Alexa is doing what she does best- looking amazing and slightly brooding in a 1960s way. These amazing shots by Glen Luchford (down a Metro station in Paris) remind me of a Rolling Stones cover and are rather different to Alexa’s recent bright and breezy Superga campaign.

Maje said: “Elegant yet edgy, her attitude reflects a personality that is both glamorous and rock ‘n’ roll.”

We say: “We agree and we love it.”

Pics: Glen Luchford via The Telegraph

Top 5 Best dressed: Scottish Fashion Awards

Alexa Chung hosted, Christopher Kane won Designer of the Year and model Stella Tennant was inducted into the Hall of Fame and Tali Lennox won Model of the Year at this year’s Scottish Fashion Awards. News over, lets oggle at some dresses shall we?

Stella Tennant wears Christopher Kane AW12

Tali Lennox sparkles in Nicholas Oakwell

Alexa wears Christopher Kane in her own unique way

Karen Gillan looks a-mazing!

Dionne Bromfield looks hot in Holly Fulton

Pics: The Telegraph.

Best Dressed: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

The fash pack descended on The Royal Academy of Art’s Summer Exhibition and so we picked our three favourite outfits…and no surprise readers, we liked Alexa Chung‘s summery simplicity best. While you might not get to sip champers with the celebs, if you’re an art fan or just fancy an interesting afternoon, the exhibitions are always wonderful and make us want to pick up a pencil or paintbrush!

Alexa keeps it chic in mono Moschino

Jerry Hall looks amazing as usual. We love her dress and think it might be by Vivienne Westwood

I LOVE Tali Lennox’s frothy dress by Nicholas Oakwood

All pics from The Telegraph.