Leona Lewis’ Purple Trench Coat in the Video for Forgive Me – How Lush?!!

Okay, when i first heard the new Leona Lewis song “Forgive Me” i wasn’t overly impressed, however, the video is a really great summer-esque scene. I love the clothes that Leona is wearing, and in particular i love the pvc purple trench coat / mac!

Yes, she looks a bit “tantastic” in the video and i can’t help but think how the fake tan came off all over that fabulous purple coat, but obviously i will never know Why do they put, what i assume is tan on Leona Lewis? Its hardly like she needs it. She has beautiful skin. My thought is that they have tried to darken her skin for the American audience, and make her look a bit more “black” than she is normally. I guess there’s nothing wrong with this, but we just know the Leona of old, that’s all

So, the purple coat…where the hell do we get one from? I have searched high and low on Google but to no avail. My conclusion is that it was probably designed especially for her, and so we might never know! Anyway, i scoured the net and came up with some pretty good substitutes, so scroll down to see my purple coat findings!

This is an Aquascutum Purple Trench Coat and retails for around £595 and is truly stunning. A very classy, smart looking belted trench coat; this jacket will take you through every season. You can buy it at Coggles.com

Purple Coat by Aquascutum

 Image source: SarahCoggles.com

Also check out eBay for purple trench coats – there are always items coming up in this category. I like Suzie High’s eBay Shop, with pvc and vintage bits etc -click HERE to visit and have a browse!

This Alexander McQueen purple satin coat is to die for. Look at the grace, the movement and the ultimate stylish twist it gives any outfit. Check the official McQueen site. It costs £2,975 , so you’d better start saving those pennies…

Alexander McQueen Purple Coat

Image source: The Stylefinder.com

My final coat up for offerings is this gorgeous Topshop Bow Back Trench Coat, in purple I love the shape this creates, and as a fashion advisor, i would team this coat with thigh high black leather boots and a black and white mini dress underneath. Work that style! You can go to the Topshop site and search for it. Price: £65

Topshop Trench Coat

Image source: The Stylefinder.com

So, the moral of this story is…even if you can’t have Leona Lewis’ purple trench coat, there are other designers and fast fashion creators getting onto this trend, so expect to see more around soon!

Fashion Labels – Who’s Hot And Who’s Not In The World Of Skulls

When it comes to fashion labels, i feel like i know my stuff. I worked in fashion for many years and everything i do revolves around it. One thing that i used to get asked a lot is “who’s going to be big next season” and i would try and guide my clients with their fashion styling.

Fashion labels are a fashionista’s dream. For some, just the sight of a Chloe label can create hysteria. For me though, it is all about the designers that start the trends, not keep up with them.

For example, who started the skull print trend? Some might say Alexander McQueen, some may say Thomas Wylde. There are so many fashion labels catching onto this skull print trend now, that i find myself looking for those fashion labels that spice it up a little bit. Okay, so we’ve seen the McQueen skulls scarfs; what next? Well, i really like A&G, a cult brand that hasn’t really taken off here in the UK, but is a big success in the US. The creator of A&G is Amal Guessous, and he is revered as a very edgy, rock and roll style fashion designer, as proved through his latest collection of Rock ‘n’ Roll Couture. The skull print in Amal’s designs took on a new form, with striking skulls adding a bit of “character” to your wardrobe. The image below is from RevolveClothing.com – NOW SOLD OUT.

A&G Skull Cashmere Sweater

 I really like the skull look and i can’t see it going out of fashion anytime soon. However, just looking at Thomas Wylde’s collection, which has focused on skulls for a few seasons, the fashion label then started introducing scorpions as a quirky edge to the label. I think this was a great move; being pigeon-holed into one trademark thing might not always be beneficial, especially if skulls go out of fashion. So has this fashion label decided that skull print shouldn’t be “overdone” anymore? Well, as i say, i don’t think skulls are going to go out of fashion, but i do think they should now be used as subtle accents rather than bold all over skull prints. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see more fashion labels taking this approach and expanding their ranges.