Le Maroquinerie is back!

Happy Monday everyone! What a great weekend, the Olympics has started and I’m sure you are one of the billions of people throughout the world watching the opening ceremonies (I was one too!). Both my sister and I have always been excited to watch this prestigious Olympics Games at home when we were kids (only she has been more successful in the sports arena!) and admiring the athletes.

Mixed of A/W colours - Le Maroquinerie, Le Pliage Cuir (oops taken), Le Pliage tote bags

Voila, the Le Maroquinerie series in Burgundy and Dark Gold

Available now in medium long handles both LM Dark Gold and Burgundy (size: 25x25x14cm)

Beautiful shade of Dark Gold

Ok, we move on to another less sporty side – the limited edition Longchamp Le Maroquinerie line is back now in bold and beautiful A/W 2012 colours. We managed to grab few fast selling colours this season in our short London trip last week. Take a look at the charming Burgundy and sophisticated Dark Gold colours, a must-have keep sake and collectibles!

For those who follow us in our Facebook fanpage, we have posted all the bags in limited pieces and they are ONLY available this time. We had so many Le Maroquinerie fans last time when the Bronze colour was out in the market and as much as we would like to help and get it, they were all sold out.

LM large size long handles (size: 31x30x19cm)

Not forgetting our Le Pliage tote in its new A/W colour ‘Mandarine’, lovely mixed colour of brown/orange

Medium short handles and medium long handles up for a grab!

Based on our experience from the previous years, Longchamp do not replenish their stocks for most of their bags in a season, hence if you miss the season for the colour you specifically want, you will have to re-think your next alternative colour for the up coming season or you can get and purchase preloved bags.

Hope you don’t miss the chance and get them while you can. Enjoy the week and stay tuned with us!

Hugs & smiles xoxo

July 2012–Stylist Picks

Ohh my…we are a little behind schedule on publishing our entries this month due to our hectic travelling, on-going projects (sewing & dressmaking classes), holiday and sometimes running around like a headless chicken . Anyway, things have been promising for us in this glorious July, we are happy and so much delighted with the incoming orders from our supportive Diva Darling’s. Thank you all!

As much as we are excited for this summer, weather has been treating us well these couple of days and last weekend in London was perfect (28degC, wee!!). Now, for this July stylist picks, we have hand-picked our favourites and since we are still in a summer mode (although we are going to enter Autumn season soon), you can find beautiful bold colours, lovely summer prints and unique detailing on tops and dresses.

I’m obsessed with bird prints now, not sure why (the wings, errmm…) and my latest acquisition was the bird print ‘swallows’. I can’t get enough of it and bought chunks of tops and blouses, that includes fabrics for my sewing projects. I adore all bird prints now and hope you will not get bored of looking at them.

Enjoy lovely readers, we hope you like them and stay tuned with us - we have more surprises and juicy stories coming soon - Longchamp Autumn/Winter 2012 collection fresh from the shop!

**Personal shoppers are open now for online retailers and blog shops, you can write us details of what type of design, collection and labels/brands you would like us to find for you. We are happy to quote for wholesale prices. You can send us your details here.

Smiles, hugs and smootchessss xoxo

July 2012 Stylist Picks –1

This sleeveless dress has an all over rainbow bird print and a belt to cinch in the waist. With a slightly longer dip hemline to the back, this piece has a cut out section to the back and comes in a stretch material.

Colour: Dark Purple

Available size: XS, S, M & L

Material: Polyester

July 2012 Stylist Picks –2

This luxe maxi dress has key hole detailing to the neck and back and comes with a gold elastic belt. Sleeveless in style, the heavy jersey material makes this piece super flattering and perfect for dressing up or dressing down.

Colour: Burnt Orange

Available size: XS, M & L

Material: Viscose

July 2012 Stylist Picks –3

A chic polka dot coral jumper with round neckline and full length sleeves, perfect for casual day-to-day wear to brighten up your day.

Colour: Coral

Available size: XS & L

Material: 10% Polyester,5% Metallised Fibre,85% Cotton

July 2012 Stylist Picks –4

Look bright and beautiful in this satiny shirt dress with unusual belted collar, 3/4-length sleeves and chic gold buttons. Model wears UK8 with height 5”8.

Colour: Red

Available size: UK12 & 14

Material: Silk

July 2012 Stylist Picks –5

Be stylish in this peplum bottom top is sleeveless in style and has an all over kingfisher pattern with cut out collar detailing. Model wears size S with height 5”8.

Colour: Blue

Available size: XS, S, M & L

Material: Viscose

July 2012 Stylist Picks –6

Stylish soft, lightweight bird print jacket has small concealed slit front pockets and a single button fastening to nip in your waist. The unstructured style can be added to your work wear wardrobe or paired with jeans for a casual-cool look.

Colour: Multi

Available size: UK6-UK14

Material: Viscose

July 2012 Stylist Picks –7

The perfect summer staple, constructed in a lightweight fabric with a thick exposed elastic waistband, it is the perfect piece to layer up.

Colour: Coral

Available size: UK12-UK16

Material: 5% Elastane, 95% Viscose

July 2012 Stylist Picks –8

You will love this cap sleeve dress mirrored hummingbird pattern to the body and a contrast panel down the side. Beautiful finishing and this piece has a tie belt to the waist. Model wears size UK10, height 5”10.

Colour: Multi

Available size: XS & L

Material: Viscose

July 2012 Stylist Picks –9

We adore this lace panelled top, it has a simple curved laced-panel through the front and upper back, accompanied by short length sleeves with a straight hem.

Colour: Navy blue

Available size: UK10

Material: Polyester

July 2012 Stylist Picks –10

You will be excited with this Plisse dress, it has a fun graphic-print and cut out detailing to the neck and a slight skater hem. Model wears UK8, height 5”10.

Colour: Black Pattern

Available size: UK10 & UK16

Material: Polyester

July 2012 Stylist Picks –11

Stylish work wear, flaunt this dress with a matching belt to cinch in the waist. A slightly dip hem to the back, this piece has a structured finish to the bust. Model wears UK10, height 5”10.

Colour: Blue

Available size: UK6 - UK16

Material: 2% Elastane, 98% Polyester

July 2012 Stylist Picks –12

We love the way the drape shoulder falls on this 3/4 sleeves top, very sophisticated with maxi skirt as well as your working trousers. Grab it while you can!

Colour: Black

Available size: XS, S, M & L

Material: 5% Elastane, 95% Viscose