SHE OWNS THE DAY AND NIGHT

via State of Georgia, StreetFSN, Stockholm Streetstyle, Aesthetic Kindred

This Tuesday seems to be dragging on a little longer than it should...so here's some inspiration for those days/nights when all you want to do is get dressed up and find somewhere to go.  

@oliviamy

THE LITTLE WHITE DRESS

Wearing Galliano dress, Witchery Heels with Snakecharmer shoe clips & Susan Y. necklace 

Last night was the launch of Susan Y. Designs (aka my mother). It took place at Osbourne and Grace gallery at Marina Mirage and it could not have been better. Around 30 pieces of Susan Yacoub's intricately beaded leather necklaces were on display as part of her exclusive collection for Osbourne and Grace Gallery. The night was filled with lots of "Ooooooo I like that one" and "Oh my god! I must have this in my life right now" and "I need it, how much?" To say it was a success would be an understatement. I am so unbelievably proud of my Mum. She has been working in leather and the fashion industry for over 40 years so she has plenty of experience and good ol' stories to tell. 

When she first started getting involved with beading necklace, I immediately requested one, naturally. So I designed a necklace that I thought I could wear during the day and at night that still encompassed the current fashion trends (aztec print and colour). The final product is what I am wearing in these photos. Isn't it just marvellous? Yes it is. I am also wearing my own design on my feets...shoe clips or as I like to call them shoe swag. But more on that topic later. Stick around and keep an eye out on Susan Y. website for updates on the collection and soon you will be able to peruse the entire collection and purchase online. 

The beautiful Susan Yacoub and me

My mum is also amazing at a lot of other things, for example making stunning leather jackets as pictured above. Handbags are also part of her repertoire, but for now I think she is sticking with beaded leather jewelry.

@oliviamy

GREEN WITH ENVY

Literally green with envy at Green With Envy's Buyer's Trip to New York. In love with their Instagrammy pics and the trends they are tapping into. Their style is very structured and simple but with bright colours and interesting silhouettes for the stylish ones. 

Nicholas Spring 2013 heels; Downtown New York City; Accessories wall at Alexander Wang; Ivory Bra Top Tee at Alexander Wang; Nicholas 'Jocelyn Heel' in Marine Suede; The Marion Bag in red amongst pre-Spring 2013 Accessories at Alexander Wang; Backless body con at Alexander Wang

I remember making trips to the Alexander Wang head office during my time in New York and marvelling at the showroom's decadence and its simplicity at the same time. The clothing racks line the walls of the oversized rectangular room with its white walls and dark floors. I remember sitting on the couches and thinking that I could possibly fall asleep on them but then I looked around at all the unbelievably fashionable people littering the showroom (including dapper young men) and another thought occurred, "maybe I won't embarrass myself today and save some face."

@oliviamy