Babba C style inspiration

Instagram Influencer spotlight is a new section on the blog which highlights Influencers/instagrammers with immense fashion style. Babba C is my new favourite Instagram Fashion girl crush. Award winning Marketing magician and former Uber worker she is an entrepreneur and founder of By Babba- a brands Marketing consultation Agency and co founder of Her USA an organisation catering to women in conversation.

Babba C has a quirky and unique aura, she exudes positivity which comes off in her personal style. With the cutest tiny bags and shoes to die for, she Mixes colours and textures to create aesthetically pleasing, Instagram worthy outfits, inspiring people i.e me, to have fun with not just their outfit choices but life itself.

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Here are a few of my favourite snaps from her

 

3 vintage bags I need right now

I’m back again with another Depop wish list, by now You should know how much I love browsing through online stores like Depop, Vestiaire and shop bop. There like Matches and brown for people looking to catch a bargain vintage treat.

Here is a list of my favourite vintage bags

Vintage Prada Faux Fur clutch bag

This bag is cute and quirky in such a vivid colour is rare to come back and brings a sense of fun to any outfit

Vintage Prada Rucksack

I mean it’s pink, it’s Prada and it’s a back pack need I say more?

Vintage Fendi 1970s carry box

This item is one of those rare treasures that you come across once in a blue moon. It’s definitely a piece for the archive.

Isabel Marant X L’Oréal

Isabel Marant announces collaboration with Make up company L’Oréal and there first campaign just went live.

She has produced 5 multi purpose products for day and night. Marant states in her interview with vogue that her products were created to solve a problem. They are everyday make up looks for women on the go. She says her make up is a reflection of her RTW looks with a modernised Wild West theme to the packaging and campaign. The words on the packaging a tribute to the Marant woman.

Balenciaga partners with World Food programme and Aims to end world poverty by 2030

For the Fall collection, Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has teamed up with the World Food Programme in a mission to end world poverty by 2030.

World food Programme is a United Nations charity organisation funded solely on voluntary donations, it is the leading humanitarian organisation in the world, fighting against world wide poverty.

On any given day the WFP delivers 5000 trucks, 20 ships, 92 planes with 12.6 billions in rations costing $0.31 per ration. They feed between 20 and 25 million children across 65 different countries through voluntary donations. (Receiving 5.9 BILLION in 2016)

From the 6th September to the 1st February Balenciaga will be donating 10% of sales made from regular retail prices in participating stores and online. So when you buy a jumper 10% of that money is going exclusively to the WFP, In addition to this Balenciaga has donated $250,000.

The Zara High street Edit

Here’s my list of items selling at the popular high street store Zara. My style has evolved and is constantly evolving with my maturity or lack of. I tend to gravitate towards pieces of quality and longevity but also pieces that are unique whilst still ticking the trend box in some cases. With that being said I tend to stay away from pieces that scream ‘I’m so fashion’ I find that it’s easy to get quite caught up in the innovation of creating a ‘look at me’ style that it comes across too Fashion (If there is such a thing)

I find I am quite the fashion minimalist who likes to spice things up with the odd quirky print or colour. I love high end luxury fashion but like most don’t have to the means to live that life so I do like the high street for trends I absolutely love.

(Why not try this CELINE clear bag vibes from Zara)

Vinyl bag £15.99

The items I’ve selected from Zara.com represent me and what I like so with that being said here they are.

Halter neck Dress with belt £29.99

I love the silhouette of this dress and the deep green is divine.

Camisole Dress £26.99

These dresses are classy and romantic and what’s even better is you can probably pick one up for next to nothing at your local charity store.

Combined Poplin Dress £29.99

Cute and simple minimal style Dress with a quirky tie up detail in the sleeves.

Halter Dress with Fringing £95.99

Contrasting shirt dress £29.99

I’m really into the mixed sized Gingham as it reminds me of a look from an Autumn Winter show I saw ( which I can not remember right now)

As it’s Autumn Winter and the weather has gone from Barbados sun back to the British weather we are all so humbled with, Ive gone for jumpers next. I love a chunky cable knit cream classic jumper as you can pair it with anything. Winter to me is all about being comfortable yet warm and still stylish.

Cable knit sweater with Pom-poms £39.99

I love, love these classic cable knit jumpers and an easy find in a charity store.

Round neck sweater £39.99

like the jumper before, this is a classic colour and super comfy and warm.

Limited Edition cashmere jumper £tbc

If you want to be bang on trend you can try one of the new colours of the season. You can pair with seasons favourite pattern animal print or opt for a darker colour to tone down the look.

Ribbed Turtle Neck sweater £19.99

Another win the colour pink. I love a good turtle neck, combined with fashions favourite colour of the past seasons. I’d wear under a black blazer to bring the pop of pink out.

Last but not least I’ve included a few pairs of trousers that I love. I’ve decided to do bags and shoes in a separate post so this post isn’t too long.

Leggings with strips £19.99

I think I may actually purchase these. There simple yet fun with the pink stripe. If you haven’t noticed pink is in fact my favourite colour so these are a win from me.

Culottes with top stitching £49.99

These are a great style trousers and look great with a pair of loose fitted boots. I love the top stitching contrasting.

Gingham trousers £29.99

I really love this whole suit. I think I may have a thing for Gingham.

Copenhagen Fashion week : Street Style

I can see a rainbow, see a rainbow too! That’s how Copenhagen fashion weeks first day looked like. Bold colours is the main theme on the Copenhagen streets.

Photos from Styleworldwide instagram.

Trend Alert : Underwater Jewels

Underwater themed jewellery seems to be making a steady yet seamless appearance, adorned by Instagram influencers alike, I for one am here for it.

The first time I noticed this alluring trend was on manreppellers Leandra Medine. She was sharing jewellery designer Tohum Designs via Instagram. Tohum Designs was created by magnificent award winning Jewellery designer named Vera Alaton. Vera’s simple, yet elegant jewellery, has been influenced by her passion of natural beauty and was created as an expression of her childhood love for exotic cultures, far away lands, art and expensive travel.

(source :Vogue Arabia ) Tohum Designs featured in vogue Arabia.

Her works are highly inspired by nature, Her passions have taken her to both Asia and Africa before starting her collection in 2009 .Vera worked with an African Art collector and collected/ continues to collect artefacts and accessories that inspire her. Her works have Recently been featured in Vogues from around the world, her designs are highly desirable with a price tag to match.

Tohum Designs creates necklaces, rings and bracelets all adorned with shell like creations which showcase a kind of elegance and added femininity.

Find her Instagram Here

5 (insanely priced) items on my wish list

Here are 5 things that are ridiculously expensive but I love anyway.

Hitting first on the list is of course one of the must have coats of the season. We’ve seen it of Imitated by many high street retailers, unsuccessfully may I add. Is this absolutely gorgeous Max Mara Auriela Teddy coat at a meesly £1,740. Agh, pocket change. (Checks Private messages for sugar daddies offering me to this bad boy then comes back down to reality)

I mean let’s face it, who can afford this? I know I am wearing this in anther dimension. The specifications on this coat are only what you would expect on a coat so beautifully crafted. It’s a camel fur on silk base with lapels, low set-in sleeves and welt pockets. It’s fully lined and is double breasted. No wonder the high street can’t compete….

Second on my list are the Natasha Zinko mink fur slides with kitten heels in any colour ( I’m not fussy) These shoes literally get my heart beating faster then 3 sets of 20 squats ( coz you know booty is life) they are solely leather with the exception of the ravishing mink showing off quite boldly at the front and are made in Italy( buy me shoes from Italy so I know it’s real) I had the pleasure of being face to face helping stylist and editor of Thiiird magazines Rhona Ezuma, as evidenced below) my only regret is not trying them on ….I know, I know. These babies will set you back £1,130.

By now I’m guessing your realising why this is a wish list and not a haul post. Yup, your girls got taste that comes with a ridiculously high price tag. Go figure. Well at least this number brings the price tag down into double digits (yikes). The third item on my list are the Adam Selman X les specs shades. Again, any pair will do but I’m feeling the fugitive cat eyed gold tone mirror glasses (sold out everywhere for $125) or the last Lolita cat eyes acetate glasses (£75)

4. We’ve all seen the double or is it triple trainer trend courtesy of IT brand Balenciaga. I know, I know if they were made by anyone else we’d probably have already collated the best memes the internet has to offer and be tagging our mates in them all but they are so there! These are the triple S model composed of three different sports trainers piled on top of each other. I’m really liking the white and white but at £700 it’s neither here or there ( opens DM to find no one is offering to buy me nice things)

So I thought I’d switch It up for the last number. As my wish list for highly desirable luxury items will never be in short supply, I’ve opted for some fine jewellery to close with. I laugh before I write this as the price tag on this number has reached astronomical proportions. A price tags of £3,600.00 from world renowned luxury outlet selfridges.com is there Love 18ct Yellow Gold ( or rose gold for an extra 2k) bracelet with 4 diamonds and a solid gold screwdriver for adjusting. Selfridges description reads as follows ‘ How far would you go for love? Cartier’s LOVE collection serves to seal all conventions of love. Styled to an idyllic oval shape with stark screws throughout, its undeniable elegance is a timeless tribute to the passion of romance’