The Perils of Packing.

As I said in my last post I will be jetting off to Madrid tomorrow to visit my best friend. Any fashion addict can testify to the fact that packing is one of the most testing of fashion situations.

Many a time have we found ourselves stood in front of our wardrobes looking back and forth between case and closet. You do not want to find yourself without something when you get to your destination. Neither do you want to pack too much and get slapped with a massive charge at the airport.

First and foremost you need to plan your day outfits; obviously I have been checking the weather this week and luck is on my side as it is meant to be quite warm. So maybe pack a couple of skirts and a pair of shorts and then a variety of different t-shirts. Then pack your shoes for the day; I'll be taking some ballet pumps and sandals.
Moving on to the night; we are planning a few nights out while I am there. My partying outfits are usually centered around my heels. So I will be taking the trusty black pair (which is a little funny as 80% of my heels are black) and also my leopard print Jeffrey Campbells. I am going to be giving my BB Dakotas their first outing. Throw in a skirt and a couple of sheer blouses and I think I'm done.*

*This suitcase is subject to change. haha.

P.S I am also now using a new '.co.uk' address, how exciting. A Forte For Fashion

It's a hard life...

keeping up with things. I have this master plan where I think I'll take my camera everywhere with me. So I can snap things as I see them, but I never remember it. Although the camera on my phone is really good so I have no excuse. I have seen a few people this week who I wanted to run after and get a picture of. I think they may have looked at me fairly weird when I finally catch up to them red in the face and gasping for air.
I think really it is just about getting into the habit of snapping everything that inspires me ,as in turn it will give me more to post about, you guys will be happy, I get more readers, basically everyone is happy.
Anyway moving on from all that I have a new job which means I am now in an office; which led me to think what do I wear to work everyday? I do spend a silly about of time stood in front of my wardrobe on a morning staring at my clothes. There are no real restrictions (with in reason) so I don't have to wear anything formal. But I have this thing in my mind where I think I can't keep wearing the same things everyday. Does anyone else have this same office wear subconscious voice?

I'm heading towards 150 followers; I would like to make it to 200 soon. But would like to thank who ever is reading out there for doing so, didn't think anyone would like to read my ramblings. Although I did hope so as I do want to make a living out of it. I think if I post more often I might make it.

I'm heading out to Madrid soon to see my best friend; which will mean I over pack to the maximum take about 10 pairs of shoes and only wear 2. I have being praying its warm though as I could do with a bit of colour, I'm looking a little vampire like after these long winter months. Actually with the sun out today it feels like Spring; is it really time to put away those cable knit jumpers?

On my endless quest to look as cool as this, the following collage is what I will be mostly trying to get my hands on over the coming months. Doesn't look that summery? Oh well!

Paris Fashion Week

I've been having a look at what Paris had to offer. There are three I really want to mention, but we will get on to that.

I have to quickly comment on John Galliano, what a shame to waste a great career. I think people in the public eye need to seriously think about what they are saying and to whom. He is not the first to be caught out and he won't be the last.

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The first collection I want to mention is of course Alexander McQueen. With Sarah Burton at the helm people were once again waiting with baited breath to see what would come out of the famed house. Personally I wasn't disappointed the collection really delivered; and the shoes were the winner for me.

Next up we have Givenchy. I am in serious love. The panthers eyes seen on many of the looks are amazing and once again a sheer fabric here and there. I am sold.


Lastly today we had Miu Miu. So many different looks were sent down the runway but they all looked so polished. The Miu Miu shoes were one of the best things out of the collection for me, as my eyes were immediately drawn downwards.