{late autumn}

. . . photography by david prince, more here & here

{runway inspiration: burberry prorsum, london}

{images: style.com; via [design] relevant, more of this collection at this is glamorous}

Brace yourselves. The good, the bad and the ugly from the Met Ball 2010.

Hermio... I mean, Emma Watson definitely tops my best dressed list from the Met Ball 2010.
Seeing as it was overseen by American Vogue and the 'Almighty Fashion Empress Anna Wintour' I thought the fashion stakes would be higher but it was actually surprisingly blah.
The celebs either wore outfits that were plain old boring (see Claire Danes) or just outright strange (see Katy Perry. Scroll down to the bottom, NOW)
Apart from the stunning Ms Watson though, who wore Burberry (seriously what else would she wear? She was even escorted by Christopher Bailey) for the most glamorous night of the year. Lookin' good Emma:
Check out the good, the bad and the ugly on the British Vogue gallery here, or alternatively the Go Fug Yourself website for fabulously catty yet witty reviews of each look.

I think we can agree that Katy Perry's neon light up dress is firmly in the "bad" category, yes?

Beth Ruby xoxo

ps) A quick update; I had my French Speaking exam today and got an A :D
Woop woop. Now I am 1 exam down with 16 to go... Wish me luck for the rest!

{editorial: movers + shakers, daria + mario}

{daria werbowy by mario sorrenti for w april 2010 via fashion models}

{inspiration: beading & ruching}

{claudia schiffer by kayt jones for vs. magazine s/s 2010 via fgr}

{revisiting: burberry spring 2010 rtw}

{see also:}
* mostly london + a little new york

{style.com}

Current Style Obsession- The Burberry Trench Coat

Despite it being one of the most famous and well established British brands, renowned for its amazing, classic items of clothing I always have chavvy connotations with Burberry. The mere sight of its beige tartan pattern is enough for me to imagine a charv from my school wearing a cheap, knock off Burberry cap and thinking they look the bee’s knees.

Despite this I still can’t get enough of Burberry trench coats; the trademark of the multi-million pound company. They seem so romantic to me and as these photos show they have universal appeal. You can wear them young and old, male and female, belted and unbelted and in tons of styles and colours- they suit everybody and go with everything.

They also never go out of fashion and so in the cold, rainy and snowy (I have been off school today and yesterday because of the snow!) North of England where I live having a trench coat in my life would be so practical, not to mention glamorous.

I love these bright and bold trenches, especially the purple one in the first photo (but then I am purple crazy haha)

So jealous of these little children complete with their adorable buttoned up coats (oh and expect a post- well more of an image dump- of children’s fashion photos soon...)
If I had a Burberry trench I would look even more pleased with myself than the cute little gal on the right.

The classic and versatile beige ones which go with everything and for me are the important addition to a working wardrobe. If I ever become a city lawyer I know what will be my first purchase.

Photos to show they work equally well on men and women and in a variety of colours and textures. I love the patent look of the lady's above, like a fresh pair of black leather school Mary Jane shoes.

Simply chic. And how could I forget the classic Sartorialist bicycle shot of a lady about town on her beautiful bike riding about town.

The gorgeous Emma Watson (I have a major girl crush on her as regular readers of my blog will know) as the face of Burberry. Autumn Winter collection on the left and the new shots which were released earlier this week of her in the Spring Summer collection.

Of course the Burberry trench is the dream but TopShop does do a decent high street verision with the added USP of shoulder pads.

Photos either from Burberry- Art Of The Trench or the wonderful Sartorialist on his collaboration with Burberry (check out the first link)

Do you own a trench coat? If so where is it from?

Beth xoxo

Top 10 Best Dressed- London Fashion Week

This season the fashion forward celebrities who attended London Fashion Week outdid themselves in the style stakes. But out of all of the people and the parties here is my countdown of top 10 best dressed of the week:

10. Georgia Jagger in Chloe. With that bed head hair and minimal makeup she looks like she has rolled out of bed and into her heels. The ultimate laid back look.

9. Agyness Deyn doing what she does best at the Burberry afer party; tomboy cool. Brouges, mini dress, stockings and a cool jacket top off her casual night time look.

8. Leigh Lazark shimmers in this all black glittery number.

7. The lovely Jourdan Dunn looks gorgeous holding this shocking pink Mulberry clutch. (I had to stop myself from using the words "glowing" and "radiating" which is what people always seem to describe pregnant ladies as...)

6. Kaya Scodelario, who plays the oh so cool Effy in Skins looks oh so cool here in a Comme Des Garcons tee and Mulberry shoes.

5. Super models Natalia Vodianova and Lily Donaldson are the perfect stylish pair. Loving Lily's necklace and Natalia's Stella Mccartney dress.

4. Chanel Iman looks stunning at the Mulberry after party. Love that midnight blue jacket. But then she looks so good she could wear a plastic Tescos carrier bag and make it look fashionable.

3. Kate Moss, Queen of bohemian cool looks amazing at the Topshop unique show. I predict I rise in the sale of trilbys!

2. Alexa Chung, self confessed Luella obsessor looked amazing in this floral spring summer frock at the Vogue LFW dinner. Love her eye makeup, wish I could master that 'cat flick' liquid eyeliner look.

1. But at number one it has to be Emma Watson. She outshone all of the other A-Listers from Victoria Beckham to Liv Tyler at Buberry's closing party for the 25th anniversary of LFW in this dazzling dress.
Seriously is there nothing this girl can't do?
-She plays the one and only Hermione Granger.
-She has got a place at Brown University, one of the best in America and got straight A's on her A-Levels (nearly said OWLS then but stopped the Harry Potter nerd speak coming out just in time)
-She is doing some designing for charity People Tree
-AND on top of all that she always manages to look good.

However this Burberry dress (which is the ultimate party frock: short + sequins = stunning!) paired with some killer heels, tousled hair and smoky eyes is her best fashion choice yet.

Who is your number 1 best dressed from London Fashion Week?

we gotta fight for this love.