Cheryl Cole loves leopard print: Here's some other pieces she should wear
JustJared

Cheryl Cole isn't necessarily a celebrity you would go to for inspiration trying to get dressed in the morning. She also doesn't seem to be trying too hard to get away from her (ex)WAG status or style, which can sometimes be kind of interesting(?).

This past week she has made some good choices while visiting the city of light – apart, perhaps, from the Phillip Lim jumpsuit look that she ruined with a pair of trainers. She seems to be totally into leopard print at the moment, which can be tricky to work with. However, I loved her in the A.P.C. sweatshirt. It gave a casual touch to the look paired with jeans and nude stilettos. but my favourite has got to be the Ksubi dress, which actually looks great with the Charlotte Olympia heels, very slick and contemporary.

And so I decided to find out what the offer of leopard print was for this summer and chose my favourite pieces, some of which would actually look great together such if combined with neutral and nude colours.

Are you a fan of leopard print? What do you think of Cheryl's looks?

Clockwise from left: Current/Elliott cropped denim jacket, Just Cavalli jersey t-shirt, Tibi printed steen dress, Current/Elliot cropped skinny jeans, Markus Lupfer merino wool sweater, Dolce & Gabbana canvas and leather bag, Just Cavalli denim shorts, J. Crew calf hair slippers. 

Shoe Porn Friday: The whole Charlotte Olympia collection
ModaOperandi.com

I appreciate that it's sort of cheating to have more than a pair of shoes in this post. The fact is that Giulia and I spend all week sending each other shoes that we think would work. Or Giulia just sends me an email with 'Shoe Porn Friday' as subject, the picture of the shoe and a line that often only reads "I DIE". That's when I know it's the right shoe.

This week I got an email from Moda Operandi about the Charlotte Olympia's Pre-Fall 2012 collection and I automatically copied the link and emailed it to Giulia. This week the response was equally as enthusiastic but less precise: "Anastasia sandal or polly pumps!!!! Die for all!" And that's exactly the reason why I didn't choose one.
I must admit my obsession is with Charlotte Olympia's smoking slippers –can you stark making men's, please?– so I was happy to find this new model very appropriately named "Charlotte's Web". I love the fact that there's so much red in the collection. It's exactly the shade that goes with your winter wardrobe and it still adds that kick a dark outfit needs.
Click here to see the whole collection –you've got until February 1st to get yourself a pair!

Shoe Porn Friday: New Year's Eve Edition
MatchesFashion.com

I don't know about you but I am still pretty old-school when it comes to evening wear. I can't for the life of me wear light colours or anything too bright when I go out at night. Yesterday I was talking to one of my dearest friends in Spain and she agreed with me. She's going for another black number this year –even though she killed it in red lace last year (you always make an exception for a Valentino vibe) she sticking to her guns, and I agree.

On today's Shoe Porn Friday I wanted to choose a classic shoe that would complement a black dress or an LBD but that would also keep it interesting. I eventually went for this dark electric blue pump. I have had my troubles wearing black and blue in the past but I've come to the conclusion that if you know exactly which shade of blue to wear nothing can be as chic. I love this Charlotte Olympia shoe, which funnily enough is called 'Paloma' like my sister, because the satin makes the shoe a bit more special and I love the ruffle detail at the heel.

What are you wearing this New Year's Eve?

Shoe Porn Friday: Charlotte Olympia 'holiday' pick
CharlotteOlympia.com

This week I decided to choose this particular pair of shoes because of a couple of different (if slightly random) reasons. The first one is that I see a lot of Charlotte Olympia shoes every day where I work, both being worn and on display. The second reason is that I loved how Alexa Chung wore the Kitty heels at the BFAs this week –where Charlotte Dellal won the 'Accessory Designer' award, that's the third reason. And the last reason is my current obsession with velvet shoes ever since recently purchasing my first pair of 'smoking' Church's slippers.

All of them put together pretty much make this shoe –the Tessa. I love the slipper feel of it but how it's also super sexy because of the super high wedge heel. I'm not a huge fan of red shoes but in this case the velvet makes the colour very interesting and a perfect shade to add a pop to Christmas looks. And I love the ankle strap that gives them a bit of a boudoir French air, non?

After a slightly boring episode the week before, Gossip Girl added a little of much needed drama into episode 3. Serena was, again, my best dressed this week. Her look went along the same line as last week's, which I loved, but this time it was a bit more city-appropriate. I loved the Oscar de la Renta cuff that matches the earrings from last week and Charlotte Olympia 'Dolly' pumps in a citrus green. Unfortunately, this was the only look we saw from her this week. Since when does Serena van der Woodsen pass on a fashion show and party invitation?
Jenny Packham's fashion show and party was another nice surprise. The deisgner has been a regular to Gossip Girl in the past. In fact, Blair and the Duchess of Cambridge have both worn the same dress! Perhaps that's why after her SS12 collection Style.com finally decided to add her to the list of designers displayed on the website.

CWtv.com, Style.com, Elle.co.uk

I loved Liz Hurley in the white Marios Schwab dress this week. It was body-con enough for her but the design and the detail across the top made it kind of interesting for her, it just felt modern. (Sometimes I sound like Nina Garcia, no?)

Blair has gone back to her old boring dressing habits a little... Though I must say I am still loving her attitude. The way she carries herself this season is different, like she suddenly feels super cool.
My favourite look form her in this episode had to be the lovely Louis Vuitton number from the Resort 2011 collection. The flower print and the bow at the waist scream Blair Waldorf and the bustier top adds a touch of sexiness. She also wore well the Jenny Packham but the evening look didn't feel as special this time...
On another note, I am not convinced that the prince is the father. It's GOT TO be Chuck, otherwise the show is doomed! How amazing would a baby of theirs look in a little bowtie?!

It has been a while since I last posted a Collage Sunday so I thought I'd turn my original idea for today's post into one. I know shoe designer Charlotte Olympia (Dellal) has been around for a while but I'm been really getting into her style lately. Just as Louboutin would do with the (trademarked) red sole Charlotte created her signature style by exposing the front platform of the shoe, which is usually merged into the design.

In her SS11 collection she's combined this way of making shoes with a Spanish inspiration. There is a lot of espadrille wedges and platforms and flamenco-inspired polka dots. However, for today's collage I had a look at her previous collections to pick my favourite pieces by her.

Happy Sunday!

[charlotteolympia.com]