blugirl a/w 09

From the intensely creative mind of Anna Molinari, this is the ready-to-wear younger sister to Blumarine born 1995 and first shown in Milan in 2002. The designs are romantic, fun and constantly new and the Autumn/Winter '09 collection is no different. Just some examples of why Blugirl A/W 09 has caught my eye...

I love the feathered headgear and sparkling embellishments on collars of structured blazers and jackets.

Oversize gilets in demure pastels or eye-popping brights.

Contrasting textures of floral printing on silk slips paired with long ribbed socks worn over tights.

magpie

I'm having an obsession with sparkle and shine at the moment and to this end I have invested in a electric blue sequin dress from ebay – pure perfection! Other previous sequin/shiny buys are an unusual top from Beyond Retro and a cropped red top from a charity shop. Sequins in their various forms are done best by Balmain and Anna Molinari, see here...

Balmain's collections have a general theme - sequins are still hot for A/W '09!

Anna Molinari's ethereal top and skirt in AnOther Magazine's shoot by Venetia Scott

I will mostly be wearing opulent sequinned and embroidered gypsy-style skirts with cropped vests and big gold belts until something else catches my eye... Will post pictures of my sequins garments up soon!