Cruise 2013: The best bits so far
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Is it me or have the Resort collections never been this good? We always knew that this and Pre-Fall were the most important collections commercially because they're the ones that stay on the shelves for longer, and hence make the money. But a few years back I was the first one complaining about how bland and pointless they were.

Well, I am changing my tune. Cruise 2013 is full of hits and excellent pieces! Balenciaga's collection was full of great ideas – cleavage cut-outs, hello? But I was especially keen on the footwear. The bow effect Ghesquière created on the bicolour leather boots might just make these as big a hit as his gladiator boots were back for SS08.

I also fell in love with Bottega Veneta. More precisely, with their tracksuits. I can solemnly swear that I have never, nor will I wear a tracksuit outside a gym but these are so cool. There's a 70's vibe to the colours and lines that, together with the nice fabric, makes it chic – there, I said it. These would have been so perfect for Farrah Fawcett in Charlie's Angels.

Michael Kors is doing great stuff at the moment. His Resort collection has this perfect balance between the relaxed relaxed and the super luxe – reluxed? I especially like the gold pieces: lamé, lace and knits that are just timeless.

You might remember the Zara post from last month and how enthusiastic I was about their idea of releasing new mini-collections every month.

The May look book seems to be a lot more muted than April's. There are some bright blues and bold printed trousers but other than that this month's clothes are about shape.

I absolutely loved the sort of kimono blouse. It's a super versatile piece because it can work over trousers for a boho look but it can also be worn as a dress, as an oversized shirt with shorts or just as something to throw over your bikini for the beach.

I was also very keen on the black silky baseball jacket. The idea of using something so sportswear and making it more luxurious is very Alexander Wang. And this one can be worn as a sort of cape, which makes it even more chic.

I always feel a bit weary about wearing gold clothes but this mini skirt feels really chic, especially worn a bit dressed down like in the picture. I am a fan of lamé (although I rather doubt that's what it actually is), which looks excellent in summer nights, especially with a tan.

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Collage Sunday, 16.05.10

For this week I am going a little into FW10 trends. Funnily enough, I despised gold and leopard for a long time when I was younger but I've come to understand that they are not genuinely tacky but misunderstood and worn by the wrong people in the wrong way. They're both going go be quite big next season (loving the lamé everywhere) so why not try to be ahead? Carine, Emmanuelle and Mary-Kate are.

Happy Sunday!

I'm off.

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