"The British Fashion Awards"

It’s coming up to that time of year where we celebrate the ‘crème de la crème’ of our brilliant British fashion industry, yes it’s the London British Fashion Awards! Taking place in just under one month, you could be there! See online to purchase a ticket, or vote for your favourite 'Style Icon' to be in with a chance of winning a ticket.

The 'Style Icon’ award voted by the public, recognises an "individual who most embodies the spirit of British fashion, and is an international ambassador for London as a leading creative fashion capital." Alexa Chung has taken the crown of ‘style icon’ for three years in a row, but this year hasn't been included in the shortlist. Her ex-boyfriend - Arctic Monkeys front man Alex Turner, has been included in the list. We hope Alexa isn’t jealous!

'British Fashion Awards' Dinner Tables 2012 / Alexa Chung with Nick Grimshaw

This year’s nominees shortlisted by the BFC include a couple of unpredictable choices – such as Harry Styles, although I guess he does appeals to the teenage market! So if your style icon isn’t already nominated, there’s the option to nominate another online.

CarrieMe vote Cara Delevigne for Britain’s style icon – the face of many British brands, her success within the modelling industry has gained Cara international status, which in turn represents London’s fashion scene. We like Cara’s personal style while off-duty from modelling - Quirky, fun outfits with a touch of vintage rock and roll. Recently, we noted her rocking the new ‘Fendi Bag Bug’ charm. Seems although CarrieMe we ahead of the Fash-pack with our similar 'Snowball' bag charm!

Cara accessorising with the 'Fendi Bag Bag Charm'

Cara - Red Carpet Outfit Choices

We’re excited to see what she will be wearing for the awards, perhaps a slick couture number, which designer do you predict? Which coveted handbag will she accessorise with? We imagine Cara would look even more stylish at the awards accessorising with a ‘CarrieMe’, either a CarrieMe 'Snowball' to inject some of Cara’s fun personality, or a 'Vintage' baghook. Either way, the CarrieMe bag hook is sure to put a spotlight on her bag, showing off her bag, while hanging elegantly from the lavish dinner table!

'CarrieMe Snowball' Bag Charm/Bag Hook

 

'CarrieMe Vintage' Bag Hook

Check back to our blog after the 2^{nd of} Dec for CarrieMe’s roundup of the best dressed! What would you wear to the British Fashion Awards?

Our favourites from the London Fashion Week Phenomenon!

This is a busy week, London Fashion Week is one of the main four catwalk destinations beside Paris, Milan, and New York.  With over fifty six shows over 5 days, you can definitely get your Fashion Fix here. For those who weren't lucky enough to visit LFW do not fear! CarrieMe is here to provide an update. London has a fantastic reputation for up and coming talent, and catwalk beauties such as the stunning London 'IT Girl' of the moment Cara Delevingne.

Designer Marios Schwab showcased a collection of spectacular epic evening dresses, our favorite being a floor-length nude dress, embellished in Swarovski crystals. This collection named 'Petrus Christus's Portrait of the Young Lady' has a strong renaissance, regal glamour, yet Marios Schwab made the theme 21st century by using unusual fabrics such as lacquered lace with embroidered PVC.  Trench coats over velvet mini dresses were also one of our favourite looks and we loved the colour palette of Petrol Blue, Lavender, Pale Pink and Oxblood Red. 

Marios Schwab
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Model Arizona Muse, Twiggy and Olivia Palermo were front row at British designer Matthew Williamson's show. The designer exhibited his signature ethnic, eclectic detailing within an exciting show of 'Northern Lights' inspired by the North Pole with strobes pumping out pretty prints and patterns.  Of course, Matthew couldn't resist introducing some of his trademark sunny shades: canary yellow, bright orange, green and pink, which wouldn't look out of place in Ibiza!  Loose knits and roll neck sweaters featured throughout his A/W 13 Collection.

Matthew Williamson
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Mick Jagger's other half L'Wren Scott, showcased at LFW for the first time, a very luxurious collection of genuine gold jewellery embellishments built into garments and 23 carat gold leaf shoes!  The collection was inspired by artist Gustav Klimt during the 'Golden Period' and included classic tailored silhouettes, some decorated in sparkling embroidery motifs such as serpents and leaves, which pay tribute to the muse - Gustav Klimt. Loving L'Wrens model troop of fluffy blond afro's!

L'Wren Scott
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So which up and coming talent @London Fashion Week caught your eye?