Step Into My Mind

So I'm aware that this blog generally contains more fashion-orientated posts rather than anything else (after all it is "Plutôt La Mode") but I decided to throw a spanner in the works and be a little bit different today.
I've been thinking a lot recently about who I am, after all it is a new year.  After thinking through the ups and downs of 2010, I think I have stumbled across more of who I am as a person than I previously thought.  I have begun to appreciate those who are close to me much more and want to salvage relationships with one particular friend who I fell out of contact with unfortunately.  I'd been thinking about getting in contact with him for a long time, I couldn't just drop in as he lives a plane journey away in Spain, but was always too scared of what the result would be.  But, it's a new year and I need to take a risk - the friendship and connection we had is definitely worth the risk I have taken of writing a letter...
We'll see what happens, I'm just hoping so much that the letter reaches Europe.

Lottie
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I Predict...

As 2011 lurches ever closer, the question as to what will be the "next big thing" arises on many people's lips.  A sure way to have a glimpse at this is by noting what the crème de la crème are sporting and what has been sported on the catwalk - excuse the pun, as sport luxe seems to still be a prominent trend.
The recession has hit home with many people choosing to follow "style" rather than "trends" - resulting in a more sophisticated, mellowed wardrobe being available on the high street, with a definite hit being the surge of everything camel leaping to the fore-front of every store/ladies wardrobe.
Here's a few future hits that I think (and hope!) will be big in the New Year:

Washed-silk Shirt by L'Agence, image source: net-a-porter.com

Dip Back Oversized Shirt by New Look, image source: newlook.com

Rag and Bone Silk Shirt, image source: Matches

Pussybow silk crepe de Chine blouse by Chloé, image source: net-a-porter

Flourite Print Silk Scarf at Liberty, image source: liberty.co.uk

Sea Swan dress by Emma Cook, image source: Matches

Enamel Swirl Stone Ring, image source: Evans

Large Gold Nugget Ring by Monica Vinader, image source: Matches

Snake bite Leggings, image source: Selfridges

Panelled Jogging Trousers by T by Alexander Wang, image source: Selfridges

What do you want to feature as trends next year?

Lottie

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