TREND ALERT: Tartan, Stars and Sequin

OH JEEZ. It’s been a whole year since we last talk about shopping. Can you believe it? Between work, travel, and the new boy in my life, I must have passed by my fashion updates a little. Worry not, like a Christmas Miracle, TCB is back with her #musthave favorites. Just in time for the winter shopping season.

You must have notices that a lot of my outfits have few things in common, or that there are certain patterns that I absolutely adore.

TARTAN. STARS. AND SEQUIN.

They don’t have to go together (though I’d like to see how that would pan out?) but these three patterns and fabrics are definitely my all time favorites. Lucky me, they are also IN SEASON.

Tartan

Remember clueless?

LUXURY EDIT, for those fancy-goers

AND

STREET FINDS, a more approachable fashion.

Sequins

Let’s go Disco!

SEQUINS, Cause why not party like a queen? I dislike the idea that you can only wear sequins when you are on a night out. Mix and match and you’ll succeed in any occasion. Fabulous day and night, please!

Stars

To the moon and back

Call my a romantic, but I love a good night in the desert (or up in the mountains) falling asleep watching the stars. Also, I am a little obsessed with the moon. I am a firm believer that it can affect your behavior/ mood!

Given all of this, I guess it comes as no surprise that stars will feature a lot in my outfits! That and the fact that it resembles the American flag, and anything American related I love. TA-DAAH!

Featured Feed: Sarah's Bags

OUTRAGEOUS OUTERWEAR, my favorite kind. 

It's been a while since TCB has spoken about new talents, but this one is worth lots. Sarah Beydoun, the brain behind Sarah's Bag is a Lebanese gem. 

Dynamic, energetic and passionate about beauty and art, she decided to create her business after working at an NGO that rehabilitates women at risk and female ex-prisoners. And what's best, she employed the women she met there. 

Launching Sarah's bag in 2000, she brought to live hip, luxurious and hand crafted statement pieces that are always fun and playful. Her collections vary each season, but there's certainly boldness in all of them. From discoteque to tropicana or retail therapy vibes (one of our favorites along with the retro videocassetes), you'll find a variety of options.

Sarah's idea is to explore new materials and techniques with each collection, using embroidery, sequins, crochet and fabric manipulation, which makes her bags unique. It takes up to 25 hours to work on a single piece!

Definitely one-of-a-kind. Don't you think?

TCB xx

Christmas Shopping You Shall

In need of Christmas shopping? I’ve got you sorted in one word: Debenhams!

I’ve never been a fan of department stores (ok, Selfridges MIGHT be an exception) BUT I must say I’ve pleasantly surprised this time around. Debenhams is the perfect fit for all your shopping needs. Soo many secret Santa options on the beauty hall or the dedicated Christmas section on the LG floor. My favorite was definitely the Baylis & Hardling #treatyoself alley, or the amazing beauty advent calendars from Clarins, Beauty Box or L'occitane. I may have bought more than a few...oops!

Need presents for kids? Worry not. On the first floor you’ll find a Mr Men & Miss Little stand personalizing all sort of items for the little (and not so little) ones! If that does not convince you, there's the Sweet Shop right next to it.

I am not one to buy for men’s these days (all treats go to moi!) but my male friends tell me you can find great clothing here too.

So, what are you waiting for? Shopping #YouShall, and Debenhams has you covered. Also, have I mentioned is affordable for most budgets? Winning Bells.

TCB xx

Is Winter Coming? Seasonal Must-Haves

As the new season walks upon us, there are certain trends that you'll be seeing everywhere you go...

Here some hints at what to expect for the next season (and what should you be investing on!)

RED AND PURPLE ARE THE COLORS

PRINCE OF WALES/ GLEN PLAID IS HOT RIGHT NOW

SOCK BOOTS ARE KILLING IT

TEDDY BEAR WILL BE YOUR BEST COAT FRIEND