Marant and Rave

I would love to own something by Isabel Marant. Her clothes are wearable and cool and I feel as though I would look ever so slightly tough in them. Which I would quite like.

I'm not massively tempted by the H&M collab because I don't generally like the fabrics they use, and don't feel like paying over the odds for H&M quality because it has a designer attached.

But the campaign images are pretty amazing. Got to give them that.

And I'm sure it will be very popular. Are you sharpening your elbows to get a piece of the action?

(Images via Refinery29)

Costume Drama

Calling all parents!

If you are dressing up your children for Halloween head to H&M for the best Halloween costumes for children I have ever seen. You can choose from tattooed sailor, mermaid, Marie Antoinette (with pug handbag), Mr & Mrs Beetlejuice, skeleton and bat.

They are amazing, don't you agree?

It is part of the All for Children collaboration between H&M and Unicef and 25% of the proceeds will go to Unicef so it's not just about beating all the other mummies when your kid rocks out the best damn costume at nursery. (Even though they will.)

Now, if only I could get them to make me an grown-up-sized mermaid outfit I would be as happy as a clam!

(Images via Trendland)

House Proud

I can't say that I have been particularly overwhelmed with excitement by the Maison Martin Margiela collab with H&M. Bit too edgy for my tastes.

But those clever ladies at Elle UK have definitely made the pieces look both workable and desirable.

(Images via Elle UK)

Last Legs

(Image via H&M)

Yay! It has finally happened. I have found a pair of patterned trousers that look cute on me. And they were cheap.

Thank you H&M!

Right as Rey

Do these pictures of Lana del Rey for H&M creep anyone else out?

She looks like she is casually thinking about eating my face.

(Images via Daily Telegraph)

Coo Coo Ka Choo

I was in Hennes yesterday (buying a tuxedo babygro for the nephew, obviously) and saw the Jimmy Choo stuff. I can't say I was that impressed.

The whole thing was summed up by a girl in front of me who was chastising her friend by saying "I don't know why you would want to spend so much money on something so gross." I couldn't agree more.

Ice and a slice

Ha! Bravo! I simply ADORE that you went ahead and posted the whole shebang sweetcheeks. Excellent work. I think I find it even funnier because I have (just!) finished the Epic BakeTM and have just cracked open an ice cold Budvar. and feel slightly euphoric. You know The Head can recite the whole thing whilst stabbing blindly about with random stiff fingers (I believe he feels that gives him something of a rapper air. It doesn't, but it IS fascinating so I openly encourage him.)

And I whole heartedly agree with you about the collaboration problem. I mean, yeah OK in theory but you hit the nail on the head - the fabrics won't be right and it always seems a wee bit half arsed. It just smacks of a way to bump up the prices doesn't it?

When I was watching Lorraine yesterday (and I say that with only the briefest hint of shame) they showed this very outfit, and all I could think was '£150! For a leather jacket? FROM HENNES?!' And I say that as a devotee. They are the only high street brand that actually fit me properly with no tweaking necessary so I love them. But I mean, really!

Mildly interesting factoid - I used to spot MW frequently when living in Belsize Park. Like, I saw him a LOT. I used to wonder if he didn't have some skirts to tend to or what not because it was at the time when everyone was in fuchsia cardigans with clashing velvet trims and he seemed to be Hot Stuff. Anyway, he is one of the smallest men I have ever seen. Not short, just tiny. All cheekbony. He cut quite a dash I can tell you. It did not make me want one of his cardies.

All Right Stop, Collaborate and Listen

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Oops! Sorry, once I started I found I couldn't stop. Now, where was I? Oh yes, collaborations. Namely H&M with Matthew Williamson.

Now, I have never been a massive fan of Matthew Williamson. His clothes just smack too much of boho luxe and "the right side" of Ibiza for my tastes. But I have been really into some of his S/S collection.

(Image via Style.com)

When I saw the promotional image (as seen up top) I thought it looked quite charming. But then I looked further I saw some MONSTROSITIES, some of which are selling for over £100. Plus no matter how nice things look in magazines they still use the same Hennes fabrics but with a bigger price tag and I'm not convinced that is merited. Anyway, doesn't the whole collaboration thing seem a bit 2007 and a tired marketing concept?