"We don't need fashion to survive, we just desire it so much" - Marc Jacobs

Couldn't have really said it better myself. So, today I'm going to try to be a little fashion fairy godmother and pass on a few little essentials of mine. I recently got an iPhone and was excitedly amazed by the amount of fashion apps there were (huge smiley face). I thought I couldn't keep these little gold mines uncovered, it'd be a bit selfish really! 

THE ESSENTIAL 

Vogue Daily News

To keep on top with all the fash biz, you have everything in one app. Truly fabby! This app has two sections (Daily News and People & Parties) so you can get your update nice and speedy. Don't think I could live without this app.

THE SHOP-TILL-YA-DROPS

Asos and Topshop

I think you understand that I can choose between the two. That would just be cruel. Both are filled with amazing clothes and accessories and amazing stuff. For me, they're the King and Queen of High Street (don't know who's who). Both have either a notebook or wish list so you can save your stuff and buy later, or just admire.

THE GAME 

Covet Fashion

I'm addicted. Really, I can't get of this thing. Who knew styling an outfit for a 'Film Opening' or 'Shopping on Rodeo Drive' was soooo much fun? I certainly do now. It's a great lil game that once you try you need.

THE QUOTE MASTER 

Fashion Pocket Quotes

This app is very handy, I've gotta say. In fact, every morning at 08:00 exactly, they send me a fashion quote. Cuties. They have some great quotes from Yves Saint Laurent, Anna Wintour, Michelle Obama and of course more. This provides my nice little daily slab of inspiration in a fashiony way.

THE FABBY FRENCHIE

Gaultier: His Fashion World

This one is full of fabby French info, hence the title. Jean's app really is the creme de la creme. With pics, info, vids, quotes and references, it's your guide to French fashion heaven. Which I'd imagine is somewhere I want to visit.

Hopefully this is useful, if not, it was fun writing it! Go download these from the App Store! 

10 Fashion Books To Have On Your Shelf

Everyone needs some fashion books. Whether it's for inspiration or just to spare a few extra minutes, everyone needs one. They are a great source of information which you can actually use in hand instead of Google! All of the books in this post are amazing and are either a great source of in-depth text explaining and telling all the fabulous details, whether you particularly need to know them or not, or a huge scrapbook of photographs that give you a true insight into the lives and loves of the authors or related people. Here are 10 of my favourites in no particular order.

The Fashion Book

By Phaidon

It

By Alexa Chung

Vogue: The Editor's Eye
By Conde Nast

Valentino Master Of Couture : A Private View
By Valentino

Fifty Looks That Changed The 19(50's/60's/70's)

By Paula Reed

Dior Impressions

By Florence Muller

Christian Louboutin

By Christian Louboutin 

The Vintage Tea Party Book

By Angel Adoree

Emilio Pucci

By Vanessa Freidman

Chanel: The Vocabulary Of Style

By Jerome Gautier

All of these amazing books are on Amazon and are linked above, so if you're interested, go have a look!

LMW.

Fashion Designers A-Z

Now...I had to be a bit lenient with this. Who would have known the difficulties in finding a varied and in-depth range of designers? Well, I hope this gives you a good guide!

A is for Giorgio Armani
- Italian, 79 years old, known for his clean and tailored cuts.

B is for Cristobal Balenciaga
- Spanish, died in 1972 (aged 77), Balenciaga is now under the direction of Alexander Wang.

C is for Coco Chanel
- French, died in 1971 (aged 87), her signature scent, Chanel No.5, is now an iconic product.

D is for Christian Dior
- French, died in 1957 (aged 52), he founded Dior on the 8th December 1946.

E is for Elizabeth Emanuel
- British, 60 years old, known for designing Princess Diana's wedding dress.

F is for Diane Von Furstenburg
- Belgian, 66 years old, best known for her iconic wrap dress.

G is for John Galliano
- Gibaltarian, 52-53 years old, he was sacked from Dior after his controversial Anti-Semitic speech.

H is for Carolina Herrara
- Venezuelan, 74 years old, she is known for her exceptional personal style.

I is for Roksanda Ilincic
- Serbian, 42-43 years old, known for her elegant day and evening dresses.

J is for Marc Jacobs
- American, 40 years old, he was creative director of Louis Vuitton from 1997 to 2013.

K is for Mary Katrantzou
- Greek, 29-30 years old, her collaboration with Longchamp was one of their most successful.

L is for Karl Lagerfeld
- German, 80 years old, he's recognised for his trademark white hair, black glasses and high collars.

M is for Martin Margiela
- Belgian, 56 years old, throughout his career he's kept a low personal profile, never having his picture taken.

N is for Richard Nicoll
- British, 35-36 years old, he's best known for his modernist classics with their day-to-night versatility.

O is for Massimo Osti
- Italian, died in 2005 (aged 59), is known for creating brands Stone Island and C.P Company.

P is for Emilio Pucci
- Italian, died in 1992 (aged 78), known for his geometric prints.

Q is for Mary Quant
- Welsh, 79 years old, the creator of the miniskirt and hot pants.

R is for Oscar de la Renta
- Dominican, 81 years old, he became internationally known in the 60's for dressing Jackie Kennedy.

S is for Elie Saab
- Lebanese, 49 years old, he's known for his lengthy record of dressing royals.

T is for Alice Temperley
- British, 38 years old, her collaboration with John Lewis was their quickest selling collection in their history.

U is for United Colours of Benetton
- Italian, founded in 1965 by the Benetton family. They have 6500 stores in over 120 countries.

V is for Gianni Versace
- Italian, died in 1997 (aged 50), he was shot dead outside his home...there was never a justified reason.

W is for Vivienne Westwood
- British, 72 years old, best known for her influence of modern punk and new wave fashions.

X is for ........
- I don't know. I'm sorry. Do you have any ideas?

Y is for Yves Saint Laurent
- French, died in 2008 (aged 71), he's credited for the women's tuxedo.

Z is for Zac Posen
- American, 33 years old, he got his big break in 2000.

Thanks!

LMW

Upcoming Trends - White Takeover!

This season everyone is going nuts for a bit of white in their life. All of the pieces i have been routing through for the last couple of days are so full of passion and attention to detail that they are just truely irresistible. I have come across all the patterns you could imagine and they are all equally as stunningly breathtaking. The texture of a piece is something also that makes these pieces so encapturing is their different materials such as a white jumpsuit made out of silk or a mini dress that's made out of cotton. It all depends. Emilio Pucci and Christopher Kane displayed some perfect examples, though I couldnt bring myself to choosing between them, they are all too magnificent! Get your latest whites in and be bang on trend! Pictures from http://cacharel.com/en/mode/femme/defile-printemps-ete-13/looks--3#looks--318 , http://www.verawang.com/EN/fashion/collections/spring-2013/983-look- http://home.emiliopucci.com/collections/spring-summer-2013 , Christopher Kane & Stella McCartney

 All my love, LMW. X x x

Designer Of The Year - Stella McCartney!

What a great year Stella McCartney has had! Designing the sportswear for the London 2012 Olympics and appearing on Ab Fab on a Olympics special. As a special festive treat, I thought I would do a fact-file on McCartney herself!

Name: Stella Nina McCartney - Stella after both of her great-grandmothers!

Date Of Birth: 13th September 1971.

Parents: Sir Paul McCartney - Former member of The Beatles - and Linda McCartney - Late photographer and animal rights activist.

Spouse: Alasdhair Willis - 2003 > Present.

Children: Four - Miller Alasdhair James Willis, Bailey Linda Olwyn Willis, Reiley Dilys Stella Willis & Beckett Robert Lee Willis.

Education: Various state schools in East Sussex & Central St Martins.
Height: 5' 5".
Vegetarian: YES!
Career: Was once head of Chloé. Launched a range in H&M in 2005. She designed Madonna's wedding dress for her marriage to Guy Richie in 2000.
Friends: Yasmin Le Bon, Kate Hudson, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell...and many more!

LMW. X x x