Designer Profile; Dion Lee

Sexy, sharp and uber cool. Three things that are top of the list when describing the phenomenal collections by Australian designer Dion Lee. At only 27 years of age, his creations show an understanding and gift for tailoring that many twice his age are still seeking. Structure is a big part of his design, but so is fluidity and both exist in perfect balance throughout Lee's collections. There is also an air of minimalism to his clothes, akin to that seen in Philip Lim or Alexander Wang's collections. 

When asked what inspired him, Lee's answer was music to the sartorially savvy's ears... "I really enjoy the design process on how things are made, and the more technical aspect of how you pull a collection together. I’ve got a really strong interest in pattern making and how the garments are constructed, and that really motivates me." All I can say is whatever you're doing it's working!

Dion Lee SS13 Collection

Adored by many, most notably on the red carpet by Karlie Kloss and Rooney Mara, whilst in the retail world his collections have been picked up by Net-a-Porter and Shopbop, this really is someone to keep your eye firmly fixated upon.

Karlie Kloss in custom Dion Lee with the Designer.

Rooney Mara in Dion Lee. Source: Grazia Daily.

What do you think about Dion Lee? Are you as enamoured with his work as me?!

What I'd Wear to Wimbledon

So Wimbledon fever has once again taken hold of the nation, I for one am glued to it on TV. Unfortunately I don't have tickets to the real thing this year, but that doesn't stop me fantasising about my ideal Wimbledon outfit. As it's summer (even though this cloud cover is trying to fool us), I have opted for a pretty tweed tea dress in pastel colours, because let's face it...a quintessential British event needs quintessential British styling!

1. Moschino Cheap and Chic Embellished Printed Dress, available at Harvey Nichols, £230 from £580.

2. Accessorize White Straw Trilby, £12.

3. Mulberry Medium Lily in Oatmeal Micrograin Calf, £895.

4. Sophie Gittins Viola Pearlised Strappy Sandals, available at YoungBritishDesigners.com, £260 from £360.

I'd love to hear what you think of my ideal Wimbledon outfit! What will you be wearing to enjoy the tennis?

Fashion Wish List Three

Many of my friends are making their way down to Somerset today, heading to quite possibly the biggest festival of the summer; Glastonbury. In honour of the great musical getaway, this week's Fashion Wish List is all about festival style.

So first up, it has to be a good pair of denim shorts. Distressed denim, like these from MIH jeans at Matches, always gives a great boho chic look. Team with a simple tee and cover up then go to town with accessories to make the look more interesting. I'd choose oversized bangles, linen scarves and bright neons as the hottest trends around for SS13.

MIH Jeans, £87 from £175

Next up is a good hat. The weather is set to be sunny this weekend and let's face it, there isn't going to be much showering going on so do yourself a favour and invest in something to protect from sunstroke and cover your barnet. I love this Grand Woven Trilby by Christy's. Available at Harvey Nichols online at £45, it's a bargain that will keep you looking cool all weekend and long into the rest of summer.

Christy's Grand Woven Trilby

Third on the list, a casual summer dress. Loose fitting and fabulous is my festival fashion motto. That way you'll stay uber comfy in the warm weather and when dancing into the wee hours of the morning! I love Lolly's Laundry monochrome and taupe take on snake print in this shirt dress, £75 from £105 at atterleyroad.com. If you aren't a fan of the oversized look, try cinching in at the waist with a belt to accentuate your figure. Accessorise again with neon jewellery.

Lolly's Laundry Bibi Printed Shirt Dress

Now for the cover-ups. We all know the evenings can get pretty chilly in the UK (and the days can too!) so it's always wise to bring a cosy cover up to Glastonbury. Top of my Fashion Wish List would be this Brick Heather Cardi by Anna Sui. £145 from £484 at shopbop.com, this has the casual boho look written all over it. Team it with shorts, over a dress or even with jeans if the weather gets really cold-this is the perfect match to just about any outfit.

Anna Sui Brick Heather Cover Up

Finally on this week's Fashion Wish List; wellies! It would be foolish not to take them to Glasto, even if the weather forecast is looking great. That's why I've chosen these short gloss boots in a pretty pastel lilac from Hunter at Kurt Geiger. The colour is bang on trend for SS13 and the shorter boot height will ensure you won't get too overheated, just in case it really does stay sunny!

Hunter Original Short Gloss Boots, £49 from £70

What will you be wearing to Glastonbury this weekend, let me know in the comments box below!

Outfit Du Jour-Spring Summer Christening

Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of being invited to the Boyfriend's baby cousin's christening. The sun was shining in the Shropshire hills, and we were blessed not to have any of the blustery winds that were visiting the week before. We travelled over the day before and the sky was grey, so I thought ahead (a rarity for me) and packed two outfits; one sun-suitable, one rain-ready.

My sunny delight was this.

Whistles Lara Dress, BCBG Max Azria Waterfall Jacket, Christian Dior Sunglasses and Carvela Shoes.

I topped the outfit off with my favourite Jimmy Choo clutch in acid pink to really make the outfit pop!

This outfit is also great to wear to a summer wedding, graduation ceremony or (lose the jacket) out on a date!

I'd love to know what you think!

Global Kids Fashion Week

Global Kids Fashion Week ( GKFW ) went off with a bang last night in London. Gorgeous kids laughing, skipping and jumping along the runway, striking a pose here and there, and just generally having the times of their lives!

The FROW was filled with yummy mummies, like the fabulous Victoria Beckham with Harper in tow (well she's far too stylish to miss an event like this), and Pippa Vosper, editor of maternallychic.com - looking far too good for a recent mum (but she never was one to don the sweatpants anyway)!

Why where they here? To celebrate the Kids fashion industry of course. Full of fun, fluff and frivolities, Kidswear designers turned out in numbers, from Paul Smith to Tommy Hilfiger, those kids were picture perfect!

And with all the proceeds going to charity Kids Company, founders Alexa Till and Alex Theophanous must be ecstatic the first wet Global Kids Fashion Week went so well.

Read more on my GKFW blog for Cheltenham Fashion Week here:
http://www.cheltenhamfashionweek.co.uk/gkfw