Mulberry Neely

Much as we love Alexa, the model/designer/TV presenter, we're not so mad about her namesame Mulberry bag. But the Mulberry Neely? Well that's a different story...

This squashy red envelope mesenger bag has a similar shape to the Alexa but fewer dangly bits. We love its discreet catch, chestnut leather handles and pebbly finish and apparently, so does everyone else. it's already sold out at Mywardrobe.com. Sigh...

Return of the bag charm

A few years ago, bag charms were even bigger news that It bags. You just couldn't move for cutesy trinkets dangling from the straps of Mulberrys, Chloes and Fendis. Well guess what? The bag charm is making a comeback. If you don't believe us, check out Alexa Chung and her new Louis Vuitton Speedy.

As we all know, where Alexa leads, everyone follows...



[Pics: Grazia Daily]

Everyone's wearing...

...The summer red lip. Beyonce and Lily Allen look ravishing in bright true reds. Alexa's is a shade too dark, we'd like to see her in something more tomato-toned...

Would you wear... frumpy flats?

We're in a quandary over the whole flats vs heels thing. We love heels for their height (duh) and general gorgeousness but flats are calling our name too. What to do?

If you're all about comfort shoes, you'll love these frumpy flats from Clarks. The sandals are very Chloe ss10 while the clogs are clearly going to be the shoe of the season (well if Alexa says so...).

We can feel ourselves being drawn to frumpy flats with each passing day. You...?

Let's hear it for the boys

It seems that these days you can put 'boyfriend' in front of anything and you have a whole new trend to play with. Fun times!

Boyfriend tee
Pioneered by Alexander Wang, you can either pay luxe prices or just upsize to a Large from American Apparel and bung in a couple of shoulder pads (or not). Wear with a short skirt, opaque tights and lace-up shoe-boots


Boyfriend jacket
These have been knocking about for a few seasons thanks to Stella McCartney and her cool tailored blazers. How to wear now? Over the shoulders as seen at the Celine pre-collections and on Alexa Chung at London Fashion Week

Boyfriend jeans
No explanation required but we love this look with a tucked-in blouse and high-heeled ankle-boots


Boyfriend shoes
Brogues are really hitting their stride now and strike the right boy-girl note with mini-dresses and woolly tights or skinny cropped-at-the-ankle jeans and a polka-dot sweater.


Boyfriend scarf
No, not his nasty acrylic football scarf but one of those silky polka-dot or paisley scarves with fringing to wear over a denim jacket or chunky sweater-dress. We like Tootals scarves - find vintage ones on Vintage-revived.com


Boyfriend watch
A nice chunky watch - new or vintage - worn baggy with a three-quarter-sleeve blouse or shrunken schoolboy jacket.

[PICS:
Tee: Alexander Wang
Alexa Chung: Fashion Confidential
Jeans: The Sartorialist.com

Brogues: ASOS
Scarf: Vintage-revived.com
Watch: ASOS]

Gotta have it

Breaking news: The darling Kooky Cat bag that Alexa Chung rocked at the Baftas has just gone on sale at Lulu Guinness. We love it because it's small, hands-free and something of a conversation-starter. Get in fast if you want one, they're already selling like hot tamales!

What we liked at the H&M press day...

Black velvet LBD and suede biker gilet - suede and velvet are everywhere!

More biker action...



This Breton tee has Alexa Chung's name all over it...

A corduroy strapless dress? It shouldn't work but it totally does. Added points for the ruby red colour and handy pockets. We'd wear it over the stripy tee for day

Not sure what happened here...

What to steal from the boys' section:
A shirt to belt over a Lycra catsuit and biker boots

A boys' sweater becomes a dress - just add tights and brothel creepers
These hats = cuteness teamed with a spriggy dress and grungy work boots
Tip! Soften this up in the tumble drier and customise with studs or a cluster of badges on the pocket

Alexa loves Lulu

We're just a tad jealous of Alexa's Bafta outfit. She's not even left for the States yet and already she's looking more polished than a newly minted £1 coin. Check out the bag - fresh off the production line from Lulu Guinness's new AW09 collection (ie, not in the shops until late summer - typical!).