one more – the blog of Evie Kemp

I adore all the luxe and brightly coloured fabrics popping up in fashion from all corners of the world. Call it ethnic, tribal, boho, whatever, they look amazing. I’m not quite ready to go for head to toe (and probably never will be) but would love one of these handmade bags. The more tassels the better, 10 points for some zig zags, 20 points for bells! The perfect way to make a black jeans day amazing.

Do shop around, prices, quality and design vary a lot so you should be able to find the perfect one.

Picture and bag (no longer available) from Free People

Tassled bag $125 by Dazzling Lanna

Hippie Fringe Tote with large pompoms $63.80 by Realmlistic 

Beaded bag $38 by Kulshi Mumkin

Vintage Tribal bag $150 by BagBoho

I swear by Topshop shoes. Here in New Zealand I’d say the quality and comfort surpass our more expensive brands by miles and if you’ve never bought shoes from them before you should. My only complaint would be that you pretty much always want to go up one euro size when buying (so if you’re a 37, buy the 38). I always find every part of them well made from great materials, they’re comfy enough to wear to death and hard wearing enough to not die easily.

Right now I’m lusting over smart flats to take me into Autumn. I want them all but I think the blue suede ones hold a special place in my heart.

 Katrina Blue Suede Pointed Ballet Pumps £42

Manor Scalloped Edge Patent Loafers £30

Manney Pink Spot Slippers £30

Snakeskin Contrast Ballet Pump £18

Vatican Snaffle Trim Loafers £32

Will I ever get to an age where I stop being impressed with balloons? I doubt it.

Today is just one of those days I want to wear a Mary Katranzou dress and float above the rooftops with an inflatable, pastel bouquet.

Sasha Pivovarova by Altamira NYC

 Natalia Vodianova by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue

Tim Walker, Eglingham Hall with Balloons, Northumberland, England, 2000

Miss Dior shots from Dior

More Dior

Nobody does balloons like Tim Walker.

I’m always pretty mad for florals but since my friend Brumby shared this picture of Designer’s Guild Amrapali wallpaper it’s all I can think about.

At the moment the wallpaper is way out of my budget, but until then I have a plan to embrace wild florals in fashion. Then when people come round to my house I’ll either press myself against the wall (odd) or just leave my clothes lying around the house (achievable).

Clockwise from top left:

Kimchi Blue Printed Platform shoes $59 from Urban Outfitters 

Rare Contrast Floral Skater Dress £45 from Asos

Neon Floral Shopper £20 from Topshop

Hardcase Floral Wallet $19.99NZ from Glassons

Aldo Chiou Floral Boat Shoes £45 from Asos

Floral Printed Top £24 from Dorothy Perkins

Floral Headband $39 by K is for kani

My pickings of amazing, neon and tribal inspired necklaces that wouldn’t look out of place at NYFW. All handmade.

Kershaw Chunky Neon Necklace $68 by Nutcase Fashion

Hand Printed Fabric Necklace in Pink $38 by Thief & Bandit

Neon Necklace $29 by Color Block Shop

Braided Statement Necklace $68 by Whimsical Jewellery

Pink Brass Necklace $48 by Fortune

Waluker Neon Tribal Necklace $40 by Nutcase Fashion 

Kate Spade & Florence Broadhurst.

It’s quite surprising that it has taken this long for a major brand to take on Florence Broadhurst but Kate Spade’s adoption of the famous prints seems a fitting partnership of unstoppable energy. The Late Australian textile designer led a life more colourful than even her brightest patterns, and Florence Broadhurst: Her secret & extraordinary lives by Helen McNeill is a must read, even for those who have little interest in textiles. She remains an enigma and her designs remain timeless.

The weather is doing it’s indecisive thing before summer properly starts. It’s windy and sunny at the same time; the perfect conditions to attempt a bit of denim on denim. It’s an effortless casual look just keep it light on top and darker below, and no head-to-toe spray on denim.

from Girl with curves

from Jak & Jil

I’m more than a bit colour obsessed (in case you hadn’t noticed) so thought it was time to acknowledge black in all it’s sophisticated beauty. I do love black, not so much the black tie, the LBD or business attire but black day and night wear that is edgy and just as cool (if not more so) than it’s colourful counterparts.

from zara.com

from TheSartorialist.com

from nitrolicious.com

Alexa Chung from TheShortFashionista.com

from fashionhype.tumblr.com