Sarah Coggles – A York Fashion Store

If anything injected me with the fashion buzz, that was working at Sarah Coggles in York. This truly iconic store began as a humble yet quirky market stall, back in 1974, by Victoria Bage. It has since then become two shops, one for women, and one for men. With over 80 brands in stock, including Vivienne Westwood, Fornarina, Diesel, Paul Smith and many more, this award-winning store is one of the most iconic places in York.

Their staff aim to create a unique fashion experience for whoever enters the shop. Personal care, style advice, working there meant learning a lot and fast, but it was the one of the most inspirational periods in my life. Sadly, I left the UK and that was the end of some fantastic months at Sarah Coggles.

Since then, the store has entered the world of online retailing (hooray for that) and has added more stunning brands to its collection. If you are ever in York, it would be a sin, a huge one, not to go by Sarah Coggles.

We Want It Now

We really need to get our hands on one of this season’s greatest pieces, the military coat. Until then, we will dream of this electric trench coat by Karen Millen (250 pounds/315 euro). Gorgeous blue, ideal for the cooler weather, and for that price, hopefully rain-proof?

Picture: Karen Millen

Key Look – Tux Jacket

Model Daisy Lowe shows one of many ways of wearing one of autum’s hottest trends, the tux jacket. To recreate this fantastic rock-chick look, pair with skinny jeans (Daisy’s PVC choice can be a tad risky), gorgeous shoes, high heels are a must, and so are red lips.

Picture: Lia Toby /WENN

What is Elegance?

“Elegance is not the prerogative of those
who have just escaped from adolescence,
but of those who have already taken possession
of their future”
Coco Chanel

We can expect two films based on Coco Chanel’s life for the near future. One starring Audrey Tautou, focusing on the designer’s youth, directed by Anne Fontaine. The other flick, directed by Jan Kounen, will portray the passionate affair she had with Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.

Get the Look – Kelly Jones

Who is he? The lead singer (in picture, right) of the fantastic Welsh band Stereophonics.

Key Songs? Mr. Writer, Superman, Just Looking, Dakota, A Thousand Trees, The Bartender And The Thief…I could go on! and the latest You’re My Star.

The Look? This is vintage rock star, shirts combined with tight leather jackets, and fitted jeans, boot-cut or straight. Add old-school rough boots, with zippers, buckles, no cowboy boots allowed, please. Sunglasses are a must, classic shades. Aviator style suits this look to the ground. The classic Ray-Bans are the style we are aiming for.

Picture: hanspeter.nl

On a Break with Madonna

I’m on a four-day break to see the Queen of Pop, Madonna in Seville. For my own review go to http://notsosimpleplan.blogspot.com/2008/09/real-sticky-and-sweet-show.html

Thanks for reading 😉

London Fashion Week – Ossie Clark

Our favourite look of the day, by Ossie Clark. Yes, it is not highly innovative, but we still love it.

Picture: Marcio Madeira via Style.com

London Fashion Week – Topshop

Topshop is diving head-first into the eighties for their 09 summer/spring collection. With shoulder pads, rags as hair-bands and colourful patterns, we wonder how much of this and the stonewashed denim will actually make it to the high-streets.

For more details on the Topshop collection go to Style.com

Picture: Marcio Madeira via Style.com

A Guy’s Skirt

Marc Jacobs is bringing back the man-skirt , so gentlemen, watch out!
If it’s in The New York Fashion Show now…will we see men’s legs next year?
Will we see David Beckham wearing his infamous Jean Paul Gaultier sarong?
We can only wait…

Bored Of Your Underwear?

Fashion Limbo’s favourite lingerie store is coming to the UK! Women’Secret is already present in Spain, Portugal, France and Belgium, and from next year Brits will be able to enjoy this fun label.

Who? Belonging to the Cortefiel group (Springfield, Pedro del Hierro), this Spanish label has become extremely popular in and out of Spain.

What to expect? A wide range of pyjamas and underwear, from the catwalk to your bedroom. From colourful possibilities, to more grown-up monochrome designs.

What do we love? Their range of basic underwear, with a bra for every occasion, every dress, whether strapless, backless, etc. And the quality is great too.

Picture: womensecret.com