Shoe Porn Friday: Sales Edition
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I don't know about you but I am quite happy with all the bits and bobs I have found on the online sales this season. It hasn't been the greatest year for selling winter wear, which has translated in really good discounts. It's always a good chance to get some Christmas presents as well as the perfect time to find exactly what you needed to wear on New Year's Eve.

Having the holidays in mind I had a look at the amazing sale that Net-a-Porter has on shoes at the moment. I thought I would find the best pieces for a Shoe Porn Friday. And I did. I love these Giuseppe Zanotti suede ankle boots. They're super classic, which you know I like, but the chiffon ruffles at the front give them character and add glamour. I can easily see someone like Giulia (who would probably die over these) wearing them for one of many family Christmas dinners.

However, if these are not quite your cup of tea head over to Net-a-Porter, they still have quite a lot of other shoes, accessories and apparel with amazing discounts.

It's almost Christmas!

Alexa for Net-a-Porter

Net-a-Porter is introducing a change to their seasonal printed magazine. For their SS11 issue, available to buy online on February 16 for £7, they have featured for the first time celebrity stars. Alexa Chung, shot by Kang Z Feng, and Anna dello Russo, shot by Giampaolo Sgura are meant to epitomise this season's two biggest trends —the minimalist garçon look and the pompous style. I absolutely love both shots but especially Alexa's, who is wearing that Erdem dress I first fell in love with when I saw it on Michelle Williams. And it goes in line with today's first post. Red, it seems, is the colour of the day!

I'm off.

[Picture: Courtesy of Net-a-Porter]

Net-a-Porter turns 10

I am not the biggest fan of promoting online retailers, products or contests just because I'm asked to but I felt this occasion was different. Net-a-Porter is celebrating its 10th birthday and we all should celebrate. It is thanks to them that a lot of people who are into fashion can get a hold of designer clothes, bags and shoes that aren't sold where they live. Their sales make that many more women happy every season and, soon, a lot of men will have the chance to start receiving those white boxes with black ribbon thanks to Mr. Porter. To celebrate their anniversary the company is asking fans around the globe to send in a photo of themselves in the most statement-making outfit in their wardrobe from the last 10 years with a sentence about why they love it for a chance to win one of ten iconic fashion pieces such as the Burberry trench, the PS1 bag and Miu Miu pumps. (See details below)

It took me a while to find an outfit that had marked the last 10 years in women's fashion. Suddenly I remembered how the black combo of leggings/skinny jeans, black top, blazer and classic pumps has been present in celebrity wardrobes all this time. It went from being the best chic and easy outfit to wear to events to becoming an every-day and airport look. The best thing about it is it can work in so many moments just by playing with the fabrics, textures and cuts. It might not make a statement per se but it is the outfit that, for me, has made the biggest impact in how women dress these days.

All photos need to be emailed to tenyears@net-a-porter.com by midnight, July 6th. The shortlist will be displayed on NET-A-PORTER’s Facebook page and the winner will be announced on July 7th. Your readers can become a fan of NET-A-PORTER on Facebook.
Have you had a statement-making outfit? Do you still wear it?
I'm off.

[Sources: Net-a-Porter.com, JustJared.buzznet.com, Mary-KateandAshleyimages.com. Picture editing: Iñaki]

Fashion for Relief

Net-a-Porter Fashion for Relief collection do their bit to help Haiti by collecting money from keen fashionistas willing to spend some money to get their wardrobe ready for spring while helping others. soVIPzone's friend, MyFashDiary, was amongst the chosen bloggers to make her pick and be featured in Net-a-Porter's Fashion for Relief photoshoot. See the video here and go to MyFashDiary to see Tala's picks. These are ours.

Clockwise from top left: Linda Farrow sunglasses, Roksanda Ilincic dress, Céline poacher jacket, Sergio Rossi shoes. All available at Net-a-Porter here.

I'm off.

Christmas starts here

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - The Christian Louboutin Barbie

Grown-up fashionistas of the world, the moment has come. Christian Louboutin for Barbie is on sale starting today exclusively at Net-a-porter. Click here to get yours!

I'm off.

dancing through the night

Net-A-Porter's 2010 resort press preview was all about sparkles, sequins and party dresses. Inside a really minimalistic white room with a geometrical fire place were displayed all the precious clutches, extravagant pieces of jewellery, shiny high-heels and amazing clothes. I didn't had any doubt about N-a-P's buyers' sense of style, but there were some pieces that were really mind-blowing!

Because of my lace obsession of the moment, I immediately fell in love with Stella Mcartney's black lace dress, which is the perfect chic cocktail dress for any occasion.

Another dress that cought my attention was the pyton printed silk dress from Acne. The shape and the fabric were just très jolie. It is the perfect playful evening dress for every party girl that wants to have fun.

Oh the jewellery! I am a big big fan because, like other accessories, they add that personal touch of style to every look! Isharya's gold cuff is the perfect buy —you can wear it with any look you want. It iss the perfect touch to a simple every day outfit with a pair of flared jeans, a white t-shirt and a Chanel-looking jacket; or to an evening black one-shoulder dress.

Already in my wish-list for next summer are the Lanvin's hilarious strawberry earring. They are perfection! Funny, colourful and edgy looking. For something a little more classic, the Missoni pendent earrings are also a great accessory for the upcoming season.

YSL's purple"Tribute" suede sadals were divine, just like any YSL shoe. They make a woman feel confident and sexy. And this new colour will look fabulous on a spring day.Are you searching for the ideal christmas gift for your fashionista friends? Well, Miss McCartney has the answer —seven days, seven pairs of knickers. Each drawer contains a pair of knickers with the day of the week embroidered in pastel colours. They come in black and white and they are almost sold out, so hurry!

[Photography: Giulia]

xo Giuls

PS. Check out a very Christmassy Iñaki @ MyFashionDiary