girlsinpearls: January 2013

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

LK Bennett's leading lady

It has been released, the new face of LK Bennett is English Rose-amund Pike..

You may recognise Roseamund Pike from Jack Reacher (2012), Johnny English Reborn (2011) and Die Another Day (2002).

With these roles in mind, Miss Pike does not disappoint in taking on the role of LK Bennett's lady of the moment after Emily Mortimer, bringing a sense of class, natural beauty, excitement and essentially Britishness to the iconic English brand.

Rosamund Pike is the face Spring/Summer 2013 campaign shot by Mariano Vivanco.

"I've had a great time exploring the LK Bennett collection," said Pike. "It's the perfect brand for the working woman, because it gives you that ability to feel dressed, to feel polished, without feeling over done - and I think that is the key to making you feel good and making you feel confident. It gives you freedom to play and that's what makes clothes exciting."

Have a pretty day

Love M&M xx

Tuesday, 29 January 2013

SAG Awards 2013

A month of exams has come to an end and just in time for SAG awards.

This year the Hollywood stars were out in force. Winners included Anne Hathaway, Best Supporting Actress for Les Miserables, Jennifer Lawrence, Best Actress for Silver Linings and Claire Danes, Best Drama Actress for Homeland.

But these are the stars who took our fashion awards...

Jennifer Garner looked beautiful in Oscar De La Renta with David Webb Jewellery

A night for Miss Hathaway in Giambattisa Valli Spring/Summer 2013 with Jimmy Choo Sandals

The Girl of the moment - Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior with Chopard diamond jewellery

An English Beauty, Michelle Dockery, who brought home the SAG Award for Best Drama Ensemble - Downton Abbey. Michelle wore Chado Ralph Rucci with a Bulgari Clutch

Miss Watts went for a crystal embellished Marchesa strapless dress and looked 100% fabulous

After this turnout, we look forward to the Oscars in a few weeks...

Have a pretty day

Love M&M xx

Monday, 14 January 2013

Pure Gold

Award Season is in full swing, with some of our favourite stars gracing the red carpet in exquisite gowns (jealous!). This is why we wish that we could sing or act...sadly we have both been denied these talents!

Here are a few of our favourite looks from the night!

Amy Adams in Marchesa

Anne Hathaway in Chanel Couture

Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta

Sienna Miller in Erdem

Thandie Newton in Giles

We can't wait to see what the stars have up their sleeves for the next red carpet, it only gets bigger and better!

Have a pretty day

lots of love

M&M xx

Friday, 11 January 2013

Nuclear News

So this is the best news we have heard so far in 2013...Destiny's Child will be reuniting after eight years apart!

The girls will be releasing a compilation album titled 'Love Songs' featuring a new track called 'Nuclear' and will be released 29th January 2013.

Accompanying this news we hope to see some draw dropping looks by the girls!

have a pretty day

lots of love

M&M xx

Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Anya Hindmarch

We were lucky enough to meet and listen to the inspirational Anya Hindmarch; her brand is always one of our favourites and we are constantly looking to see what she will bring out next.

Anya started her career at 18, inspired by a bag that she saw stylish Italian women constantly wearing, she recreated the bag and it was a sell out success! Her business has expanded and she is a well known name around the world and her designs are instantly recognisable by the bow. Anya Hindmarch is a firm favourite amongst celebrities including Kate Middleton, Olivia Palermo and many more.

Anya also offers an exquisite bespoke service making her beautiful designs even more personal and timeless.

Anya is known for her practical yet quirky, humorous and stylish designs, as well as her creative collaborations with brands such as Barbour.

As students studying Fashion and Business Management, Anya's talk was a true inspiration to us and we hope that one day we can be as successful and accomplished as she is!