Reminiscing Again: Prada S/S 08 & James Jean

Spring Summer 2008 was clearly and inspiring season for me, as I recently did a reminiscent post about Dolce & Gabanna's S/S '08 show. The Prada 'Trembled Blossoms' collection featured billowy skirts, gingham prints and insane floral sculptured heels - a fashion fairy tale with a dark, moody undertone.

The main selling point of this collection was the iconic illustrations by James Jean, which were somewhat accidentally featured on the clothes and as the backdrop to the campaigns, after he had drawn multiple wallpaper designs for Prada stores.

I've gathered a mix of campaign and runway shots, which you all will probably be familiar with my now due to the collection's popularity, but be sure to check out the video animation and hear James discussing his work with Prada at the end of the post, and Click Here for more of the outstanding James Jean's work.

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The Miu Miu Glitter Shoe Bandwagon

Yeah that's right. Miu Miu again. Where would this blog be without Miuccia eh?

Anyway. I have been slightly obsessed with the glittery banana-heeled shoes of the Fall 2011 show for a long time now, and may or may not have let out a little squeal when I saw them in the flesh in Neiman's the other day. But as always I cannot afford to invest in such a trend-led pair of shoes (I would adore them forever of course, but give it a year and people will be sick of seeing my feet sparkle/cover their carpets in shimmer). 

For those of you that can afford the read deal here's my findings from a quick browse earlier today...

3 & 4 are the dream shoes right there! Though 1, 6 & 7 make more practical and versatile choices.

The main reason I began this post, however, is that when I was browsing through Topshop.com this morning with a particular style of ballet flats in mind, my eyes got distracted and excited at the pair below (2) and it only took me seconds to realise that they were a 100% unsubtle take on the Miu Miu collection. I was sorely tempted to buy the little cuties but I think it's too obvious, and I have a real distaste towards 'fakes'. I do slip up occasionally however and incorporating the general trends of the season is rarely something to be frowned upon, so here's some more Miu Miu inspired footwear from the high street...

Find out where to buy online and the possible damage to your wallet after the jump...

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Miu Miu Campaign Fall '11

Hailee Steinfeld features in Miu Miu's latest campaign for Fall 2011. These delicious images were shot by the wonderful Bruce Weber, a new step for the brand who previously had Mert & Marcus delivering their stunning campaigns.

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Prada Fall 2011 Campaign - The Rest

I previously posted the Prada Fall campaign preview here - you should know by now I am a sucker for anything Miuccia related - and here are the rest via tfs.

Christmas Came Early

My mum visited this time last week for a Christmas shopping trip, where I got to pick out some presents. There surprisingly wasn't anything much that I wanted, except for some new heels.

I had already spotted these Topshop beauties online but was too desperately poor to invest, and then I saw them in the Selfridge's shoe hall and knew I had to have them. I spent the rest of the day looking around still, and in the end we were chasing them down in 3 different London stores before finally finding a pair in my size.

It was worth it though, and I lasted a very long night in them at the Levi's Christmas party this week. Amazing effort considering the alcohol levels consumed...

Apologies Ms. Prada - I was never really going to get my hands on one of your beautiful Miu Miu pairs, which I have spent months and months lusting after...

When I was seeing the mother off, a woman breezed past us in the station wearing a pleated black maxi that looked perfect, blowing around in the wind. Yes, I am still hooked on maxi's despite my lack of ability to wear them practically.

Anyhow, this woman - I figured - was just one of those annoyingly cool looking people who always has perfect clothes (you know the type) that I'd never be able to find. That was until I discovered that her skirt was from Topshop. Yes, Topshop to the rescue once again.

I had to search all of Flagship only to find shorter versions in several colours, but no black maxis.
Thanks to Topshop.com, another Christmas present from the mother is on its way to me as we speak...

It's weird, because before this past week Topshop hadn't been in my good books for months. I usually have a list as long as my arm of things I want from there but lately the spark has been missing, but it seems to be making a come back.

And finally... Wow, can I rant??

I just got back from a cheeky trip to Nandos with my dearest friends/roomies where we swapped Christmas presents before we head home over the next week.

They seriously are the best...

and it's still a whole week + half a day until Christmas morning. Getting SO excited now...

Miu Miu Campaign Fall '10

I've picked out some of the Miu Miu Fall 2010 campaign shots to share with you all, via FashionGoneRogue.

The campaign features last season's Miu Miu girl, Lindsey Wixson, along with Siri Tollerod, Ginta Lapina and Daphne Groenveld, and shot by Mert & Marcus.

I remember when I was interning at Viva London having to put a 'package' together for them of all the girls that may be suited to this campaign. They request people to send them on a slideshow document with two images per page, and won't take books? Unusual for most, but if it's what they need to make it work then that's what they get. And they worked it...

Crystallize Me

I'm becoming more and more crazed over these Prada Spring 2010 shoes as the months go on.

I have to admit, when the collection first hit the internet, I was more interested in the chandelier inspired dresses and silky surf print shorts, oh and of course the orange lipstick plus bouffant bunches (seriously, can Muccia ever put a fashion foot wrong?) but as I've seen the shoes work their way through editorials and onto the feet of some very fortunate individuals my love for them has grown hugely.

I'm definitely having a chunky shoe moment...

I wouldn't say no to one of these bags either, but then when would I ever say no to a Prada bag? Always on the unrealistic wishlist.

(Images: Style.com)

Prada S/S '10 Campaign

Shot by Steven Meisel

Model - Rasa Zukauskaite

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Backstage

I love looking through the beauty/backstage images on Style.com, probably more so than some of the collections at times. They always look like they're having so much fun, playing dress up in the latest designer clothes and now and then some quirky make-up and OTT hairstyles. Can I have your day job please, models?

Images: Style.com