I never would have called myself a fan of stylist and designer Patricia Field. Sometimes she scored home runs on Sex and The City and The Devil Wears Prada... and sometimes she struck out entirely. Worse, I think the clothing from her own label is questionable at best and disgustingly tacky at worst - sure, I'm all for a bit of leopard print, but gently does it, you know?
However, I'm very impressed by her line of clothing for British retailer Marks and Spencers. It does seem a slightly odd pairing as M&S as always been rather a sensible retailer, but the collaboration makes sense from a sales point of view and I'm glad to see that it works from a design viewpoint, too.
I love these wide band ankle boots, £69.
Also adore this rose print jacquard puffball dress for £99 (but hate it with that belt, urgh.)
A lot of the collection does run a little pricey for the high street, but as M&S are well-known for their quality clothes, I would be prepared to fork out a little more for these outfits.
One item that is cheaper (but just as cute) is this strapless stripe dress, £35. Now this I am really tempted by. I think it could be styled in far more exciting and edgy ways than in this boring photo... Seriously, the belt happy stylist is ruining everything for me!
And of course there had to be a version of Carrie's most famous Sex and The City Movie outfit, didn't there?
One item that is cheaper (but just as cute) is this strapless stripe dress, £35. Now this I am really tempted by. I think it could be styled in far more exciting and edgy ways than in this boring photo... Seriously, the belt happy stylist is ruining everything for me!
And of course there had to be a version of Carrie's most famous Sex and The City Movie outfit, didn't there?
However, this one has now disappeared from the website - snapped up by Carrie wannabes, no doubt. Click over quickly if you want piece of the Patricia action, ladies!
I had a look at all this on Oxford street this weekend, the collection is pretty nice in the flesh. They had loads of the last dress with the corsage in store, but it looks super tacky, the flower is made out of super cheap fabric. The first dress was super sweet though...but all in all a bit pricey for me, sigh.xx
Posted by: Loulou | 27 October 2008 at 09:22
Loulou: I went to look the other day! Most of it is pretty gross, but the rose print is even nice IRL. I want it so bad... x
Posted by: Amy May | 30 October 2008 at 09:35