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Do you have a Valentino handbag?  For me the distinctive pyramid spikes on a bag are associated with the brand Valentino. It is hard not to watch someone walking by with a rectangular bag and not say to yourself 'That is a Valentino'.  But the most iconic part that identifies Valentino can also cause some serious injury to your most treasured item. Is it just the nature of the beast? do you just tell yourself, don't worry it's on the flap no one will see it. Or that it only happens to people who don't take care of their bag. Or is this something that has turned you off buying rockstud bags all together?  My Fashiontine lovers, never fear, i am here to provide you with a fool proof way of saving your rockstud and rockstud spike bag from falling victim to unsuspecting imprints. You see, before i learnt this hack, my own bags fell victim to this and i want to show you how easy it is to prevent further damage, and prevent any damage at all for your bags.  It is very eas...

Valentino’s summer collection can be thought of as nothing but inspiring. With its soft silhouette pallet and heavy influences from Dutch potter motifs the soft pallet of this new collection are stunning to say the least.  The different Hughes of cerulean blue mixed with optic white, has my mind racing to the gorgeous Mykonos coast line. This collection comprises of  Stunningly light day dresses and skirts that fit seamlessly into any Mediterranean coast resort, and shift harmoniously into night time couture.  I love this colour pallet, it’s so fresh and vibrant and it really breathes light and airy. Perfect for the hot summer ahead. It really takes the term “I found love in Mykonos” to a whole new level. With delicate blue orchids, peacock feathers and various different flowers from ancient pottery vase print, it’s easy to fall in love with the stunning print that encapsulates this collection.  Whilst this collection does remind me slightly of my grandmothers China ...

One of the biggest trends to his this fall fashion season is square toed shoes. Dubbed the Bottega effect, the name sake brand has been the pioneer in introducing square toed shoes for women. With its iconic interlaced shoe pattern featured on the shoes of some of instagrams most famous, and consequently the shoe selling out within weeks of debut, it no wonder why the new shoe on the block has literally squared away the competition. With it's 90 inspired minimalism, these thick clean elegant looking shoe - isn't one just for the 'gram as many women and men now done this newly inspired style for their daily 9-5 chic office look. But why do you think these shoes have skyrocketed the somewhat flailing brand into the fashion stratosphere? For one, the square toe helps offers heaps of room for your little tootsies. I know the struggle is real for me in pointed toed shoes, because it feels like i literally only have two toes and the other three need to somehow stack behind the tw...

                                                           For most of us when we think luxury we don't associate it with work ware. I certainly don't think my chanel bag can fit all my work files, laptop, lunch, water bottle etc. But i am someone who enjoys luxury items, and having a nice handbag on my shoulder when i go out - to my work place is no exception.  So with a lull in the market, with no connect between luxury for leisure and luxury for work, it left the door open for the new brand Senreve to pave the way. Bridging the gap between luxury work-ware, Senreve, was designer for women who do it all and is derived from the french word "dream", because women dare to dream to be everything and they can.  I love what the brand stands for, creating luxury, versatility  and modernisation of a once boring  work bag....

The start of a new season signals to ever die heart fashionista of a whole new plethora of clothing, handbags, jewellery and shoes to add to our collection. I love watching the new season reveals, streaming fashion runways, perusing the new collection on the computer and watching influencers don the latest by my favourites. Seeing what direction the designer is taking the brand for the next few months, the colours, the contrasting shapes and the innovative creative takes on already staple items, are highlights for seasonal releases.  So i can say that i was shocked to hear Gucci's creative director, Alessandro Michele announce in an instagram statement that the multi billion dollar fashion brand has decided to, 'abandon the worn-out ritual of seasonalities and shows to regain a new cadence'. For me, Seasonalities were the staple behind luxury designer brands showcasing the newest creation and collection that adapts to the season at hand. However, being an Australian, the...

Pre- fall 2020. Luxury designers scramble to release their latest fashion master pieces.  Gucci - pre-fall, the excitement was felt amongst the millenial generation as they cued in front of the marble doors awaiting to see the latest.  It's no secret in the last 10 years Gucci has lead the charge in the most sought after designer brand, especially among the millennial generation. if i'm not mistaken it was part of the reason the saying 'It's all Gucci' cottoned on and became the newest slang term to describe when things going well.  Let's not forget the Gucci slides, that have been on everyone's wish list, since the brand targeted the younger generation.  With the introduction of the new collection, Gucci diversified itself from the luxury market. With the introduction of pastel colours that add a light hearted feel to the newest collection, medling in with the tradition tan printed Gucci logo.   image reference:  https://www.gucci.com/au/en_au/pr/women/han...