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Wardrobe Basics: Classic White Tee #13

The Wardrobe Basics series considers those items that form the foundation of a fully functioning wardrobe. They are those pieces that will go with anything else that you might add to your wardrobe and those pieces that you go back to season after season. This series takes each of those Basics and discusses their importance and where to buy them, for every budget. You can see the previous Basics in this series here.

The white tee. What can I say? It is a wardrobe staple that you'd be crazy not to own:

SAVE: ASOS Button Back Tee

SPEND: Mardi Jeudi Sheer Crop Pocket T-Shirt at Asos

SPLURGE: Seneca Rising Double Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt at Asos

What is your Wardrobe Basic?

RECIPE: Oatmeal Thins

Made these earlier in the week and not only are they very very yummy, they are also very easy:

Thank you to Leia for this recipe.

Friend Friday #29: Blog Awards

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Welcome to the very first FBFF Blog Awards!

How cool, no? Here's how it's going to work: the FBFF bloggers will nominate one blogger for each of the categories below and explain why they have nominated said blogger. All the responses will be collated and then the top five bloggers named in each category will be the official finalists. Those finalists will then be opened up to a public vote over a couple weeks. Got it?!

I can't say it's been easy over the past few weeks to come up with just one name for each of the categories. I have carried around a piece of paper with the categories listed on and have put numerous bloggers in numerous categories. But last night I finally realised, go with your heart. So I did:

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1. Creative Juices - most creative: Katie of What Katie Wore

2. The Real Deal - authenticity: Franca of Oranges and Apples

3. Spark Notes - most helpful: V of Grit and Glamour

4. Newbie - best blogger less than a year old: Veshoevius of The Taxonomy of My Wardrobe

5. Can You Hear Me Now - most connected: Jennine of The Coveted (and IFB)

6. If I had a Hammer - best DIY: Geneva of A Pair and a Spare

7. Tribe Leader - blogger who leads others and brings bloggers together: Katy of ModlyChic

8. Practically Perfect - most fashionable: Susie of Bargainista Fashionista

9. Paint by Numbers - best beauty blogger: British Beauty Blogger

10. Renaissance Woman - best all-around blogger, fashion, beauty, lifestyle: Leia of Leia's Delight

Who would you nominate for the above awards? Did I choose right or is there someone better suited for one of the awards? There are so many wonderful blogs out there that choosing just one for each category was nearly impossible!

To see all of the other nominations for the FBFF Blog Awards, you can find them over at ModlyChic. And if you would like to be a part of the Friend Friday Group, you can find all of the details here.

LFW #4: things I was pleased to see stick around for another season...

wedges:

and shearling:

*all photos from the Aminaka Wilmont catwalk show at Someset House on Friday 18 February

Style Icon: On The Front Row

This week's Style Icon post is a little different: those style icons - past and yet to be featured - who sat on the Front Row at Burberry Prorsum's Autumn Winter 2011 show on Sunday 20 February:

Who do you think is most worthy of Style Icon status this week?

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Fashion Week Aftermath Foot Care

Clockwise from top left: Café Noir NERIA wedges; Nine West MIRREN heels; Castaner ALICIA heels; Morgan MARINA heels; Ravel FONDA heels; and Pura Lopez LAGUARDIA heels.

For some, Fashion Week means five days of heels, for others, a whole month in heels. After having spent one day in my heels dashing over the cobbles at Somerset House I have a massive respect for anyone who manages the full five days, let alone a whole month!

As the last day of London Fashion Week comes to an end and the editors make their way to Milan for more fashion delights in the Italian fashion capital, I got to thinking about how I might approach saving my feet from constant pain next time:

Killer statement heels might be just the ticket for the front row but when dashing to and from Somerset House and home and the various other locations across central London that host LFW events, I plan to pack a pair of folding pumps:

These Redfoot Sex and the City-inspired folding ballet pumps are perfect: just the right size to chuck into your handbag - no matter the size - and will give your feet a much deserved rest. What more could you ask for?

What are your tricks for surviving Fashion Week?

LFW #3: Aminaka Wilmont Autumn Winter 2011

"the Aminaka Wilmont woman is ... determined and confident with her own individuality and uniqueness"

As I was ushered into my very first catwalk show at London Fashion Week, I had no idea what to expect: the lights dimmed and the music started and everyone in the tent hushed as they awaited the appearance of the first model:

Aminaka Wilmont's Autumn Winter 2011 collection is entitled "Totem". With the collection the designer attempts to create a new tribe of women:

Dressed in draping silk which maintain a soft silhouette and complimented with asymmetric cuts:

The avant-garde and trademark tailoring flatters the female shape:

Whilst the use of washed leather jackets and shorts in addition to thick, Italian Shearling and Toscana gives a strong and more touch edge to the collection:

The inspiration for the digital prints - animal hides, skins and furs - are evident throughout:

The wedge boots - both knee and ankle high - represent strong animal hooves which aids the creation of an elegant yet hard edge:

Pheasant feathers have been used to add detail and reinforce the animal inspiration:

Knitwear - in the shape of arm and leg warmers - continue the raw feel felt throughout the collection:

This collection is wearable and beautiful. The neutral colour palette appeals to my wardrobe preferences, whilst the knitwear and wedges provide a practical element to this catwalk collection.

What do you think of the collection?