What’s is happening to the fashion world

In late October, the Balmain H&M Collection came out!

I was surprised with the price tags. The price tags of the bejewelled party dresses and pearl-encrusted jackets were too high for their target high-street customers, £400 for a dress is just simply to high for a high street retail.

When the collection went on sale, shoppers from Seoul to Paris camped overnight to buy items from the new collection. Today, opportunist traders are reselling the already expensive pieces for four times face value.

Reiss Coat £1,295

Balmainia is just the most extreme example of a hyperinflation that has happened all over the high street. High-street prices are no longer recognisable as high-street prices. At Reiss, the shearling clemi coat – fully lined, with suede trim, very this-season Louis Vuitton – is priced at £1,295. At Topshop, the Brunswick black velvet cut out dress – made in Britain, with elegant beaded and sequinned thistle embroidery – is £895, and already sold out in most of the sizes.

When I look at the other side of the spectrum – Gucci, probably one of the hottest catwalk brands around the world right now is is currently on a cheaper sale price at £300 for a new-season skirt on Net-a-Porter.

What’s is happening to the fashion world.

This has been a golden age for high-street fashion, but now we are paying the price. Literally. Twenty years ago, Bond Street did fashion, and Oxford Street just did clothes. The trickle-down effect of catwalk trends was unsophisticated. The high-street shopper faced a bleak choice between a crew-neck sweater in the colour of the season, which could pass as a nod to fashion, or an appallingly badly made straight rip-off of a catwalk look

the Brunswick black velvet cut out dress - Topshop

What’s changed?

In my opinion, two things changed. First, the internet transformed the demands of the mass fashion consumer, making them wildly more sophisticated in knowledge and taste. Second, fashion designers discovered, to their surprise, that when a label became more accessible, this enhanced a brand’s status rather than devaluing it.

The era of designer-to-high-street collaborations – which began two decades ago with Designers at Debenhams and may or may not have reached its peak in Balmain x H&M – raised both the status of the high street and the bar for shoppers’ expectations.

Balmain H&M Collection

A Winter Graduation!

hey guys, this blog post  is a few weeks overdue, but better late than never right ;)

I am proud of what i accomplished, and i have to thank God making it to this point! I finished my undergraduate. I graduated with a degree in Business, Advertising & PR and i have to say, i really enjoyed my course throughout the years. I am now looking forward to the next step in my life (WORKING LIFE!!)

although my Graduation was in winter, on a rainy & windy day :(, that didn't stop a girl from wearing a dress and my favourite heels. Of course i wasn't going to ruin my outfit with a coat! & it was worth it. Graduation is a day to remember forever. 

Now lets talk about the outfit. 

I decided to go for my favourite look of the season, the classy chic look. 

mesh insert structured Midi length dress, with my black heels of course.

without my gown

As it was cold and windy i had on a print scarf, just to cover up and keep warm a bit. 

 Of course my sister is going to feature on the blog, hehe.

It was a fab day. 

I just basically wanted to share some pictures from graduation with you guys.

Hope everyone is ready for the holidays! 

xoxo

OUTFIT details

Dress: Asos

Shoes: Newlook

Watch: Michael Kors

Scarf: South African boutique shop

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Should potential employers look at candidates’ Facebook pages?

Hey guys!

I am currently going to through the graduate job application, and I have been finding it interesting that employers check candidates on social networking sites. One job application actually asked me to answer the same question..... should potential employers look at candidates' Facebook pages?

Facebook is a good way of making sure there are no red flags with potential candidates; these include drinking, drug use and bad mouthing former employers. One’s Facebook page can be a reflection on the person’s character and attitude. I also believe that if an employer dose not like a person on Facebook, they probably won’t like working with them. Facebook is a good way for employers to research about the potential candidates just like how candidates can research about potential employers.

The entire focus of a job interview and resume is to get to know the candidate and decide if they are the best fit for the job at hand. In my opinion if the employer has the chance to get to know the person on a new level then it is perfectly acceptable. Overall, seeing the job seeker’s social media profile would accomplish the goal of the interview in the first place because they are getting to know the applicant beyond the cover letter and resume.

It is the responsibility of the employer to hire the best person for the job, and in that sense, using social media to get to know the applicant seems like a thorough way to get the job done. By using the information they gather, the employer would be able to determine if this person is best for not only the job, but the company as a whole. By placing the right person with the job, the company will benefit in the long run.

That is just my view on the situation!

Have the great week guys!!  xoxo

HOLIDAY LOOKS!

"Only great minds can afford a simple style"

Stendhal

Hey guys




Its been a while.... No excuses for the silence, but i'm here now :)

I just came from a much needed relaxing holiday in Greece. I must say it was amazing and the people there are lovely. below are some of the summer looks from Greece. I like to keep my holiday outfits simple and colourful!

with my beautiful twin

loved my pink summer hat (from TKMAXX). We both kept it simple here. The whether was around 30 degrees Celsius when we were there so i definitely wanted light simple clothes.

Twin

Now i'm back in England, and back to the job hunting process as well. I must say, for me, this is one of the most stressful times of my adulthood. The job market tight, and there are a lot of graduates looking for job as well, especially with my degree it is a very competitive market.
But, you know what guys?! I know MY perfect job is out there, and going to get it very soon.
To be honest after going through this whole process, I know i am going to appreciate and love my job.... so hey it's all for the best.


Hope everyone will have a great weekend... XOXO