I'll have a butterscotch sundae, I guess!!

We talked about Orla Kiely AW13 back in the March, after she left us breathless with quirky presentation where bunch of gorgeous models/ secretaries were walking around the office and typing on neat retro typewriters in style of the Mad Men. Collection inspired by gypsy royal princess from 1970s, Margot Tenenbaum and Irish artist Breon O’Casey, is one of our favorite collections coming from Orla Kiely’s factory of mod.

  

Misslikey is crushing this season on:  The fitted rosy pinafore in “Raised Flower’ design with silky floral appliques, Angora rosy top that is slightly cropped and fitted , Silk black organza blouse and thick but extremely soft faux fur coat. And do I have to mention all the knitwear pieces adorned with squirrels? 

 Oh, Orla why you are so lovable each season?

see the lookbook images below  or here

Playful, Pretty and Print

After all those rains we thought that it might never come to us, but Miss Summer had decided that will slowly and elusively sneak into our lives. To have a spirit ready for a little summer playing, we are going to fight those irritating heat waves with friendly water and pleasant frozen drinks. 

For those moments of play, many of us  will become joyful with the help of charming prints this year. What you wear reflects on how you feel, smart people used to say and this season thanks to all those magnificent folks that are designing and making our clothes, we finally have from plenty to pick. As most appealing of the swimwear offered this season I choose dear Lauren Moffatt that last few years became synonym for the playful and pretty swimwear. Her summer 2013 collection is mind-blowing and the one-piece in the heart print is already a huge star. We must not forget our dear Orla Kiely and one-piece in her genius Poolside print. As well, be close to good old gingham. The cutest little top/corset from Steven Alan would be perfect together with good old A-line denim skirt. After all the playing in the sand, in this combination you will be ready for all those see sighting sunsets. 

So, are we ready for the joys that Miss Summer will bring this year?! Oh, oui!

A week in Orla Kiely Pre-spring 2013

✎On Monday I work. And learn. Knowledge is food for our souls, and all we petite humans have in this world. I wear poplin trousers in Little Galleon print with little boats. I pair these with vanilla cardigan that has embroidered trim detailing.

☂On Tuesday I go to coffee shop, order a good, strong coffee and wear silk twill dress with necktie in Around the World print. I read and watch the passers-by that move to their own worlds. I create in my mind my world as a poet who travels in caravan around the world.

♥On Wednesday I wear silk A-line red dress and on top of it milano coat in creamy color of vanilla and gold buttons. I look like a cupcake as I meet my lover. We walk and talk about Umberto Eco and the truth. Later we do something I would never say here.

♠On Tuesday, as the end of the week slowly approaches, I make myself a cup of tea. I listen to the music alone and do something creative in the afternoon. I wear creamy blouse with long sleeves and double scallop collar and short navy pleated skirt. In the evening I go to see French film. Later I order myself a glass of the red wine. I laugh and I smoke. My friends make me laugh. 

♧On Friday I wear mustard dress with fitted bodice and flared skirt. I go shopping and buy myself a navy beret. Exactly like one that friend brought from Paris and I lost it. I cheer myself up with a bouquet of spring flowers. Hyacinths, tulips and wood violets are my favourite. They remind me of my childhood. 

♫On Saturday I dance. In creamy dress with black embroidery and navy coat, I release all my fears, sadness and sorrow and let my body flow.

☀On Sunday I pick two blue dresses that have the scent of the early spring and color of the sky, and I put them in my suitcase. I run away with my lover.

See Orla Kiely Pre-Spring 2013 Lookbook here

Shop collection here

p.s. I created facebook page for misslikey. Come and like it. Only good fashion and pretty things to be shared. 

Orla Kiely Autumn 2013 Presentation

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about this obsession called Orla kiely? Why we love this label so much? Is it because of her vintage-inspired, recognizable prints that could look good in the industrial environment as in the pretty house with English garden. 

Is it because of the fact these frocks and other garments remind us on some of our favourite icons of past time? 

Is it because of Orla’s ability to adorn frocks with extremely cute details and still make successful, wearable ensembles for grown-up girls that are dreamers somewhere deep inside? 

Is it because her campaigns and presentations reminds us of stills from Wes Anderson’s movies who is also another master in creating modern retro atmosphere? 

If we going to talk about Wes Anderson connection with Orla Kiely, then upcoming Autumn 2013 collection is perfect example. Inspired by our dearest heroine, gypsy royal princess from 1970s , Margot Tenenbaum and Irish artist Breon O’Casey, Orla created another pretty collection with garments that could easily replace all the others in closets of many. Leith Clark who styles Orla Liely’s campaigns, presentations and lookbooks, adorned the ensembles with white stocking, t-bar heels and 1960s chignons with hair clips. That is another reason why these pretty dresses, coats, blouses, skirts and bags in clean line and tender colors on Orla’s models had pure, simple and ladylike appearance. 

With those Cardigans adorned with squirrels and another dear creatures, we could easily join Girl Scouts. But we have to work and play by the rules of serious world. That’s are why Orla’s dreamers looked so good the office set-up where she presented them as secretaries. Isn’t that everything we are? Serious, grown up girls, earning for living with teenage hearts of dreamers. 

Why do you love Orla Kiely? 

 IMAGES VIA BETTY MAGAZINE, DASH MAGAZINE, WISH WISH WISH

Oh, dear Mr. Coat

Oh hello there, 

Could we go out for a walk sometimes? You would hug me tenderly as I walk down the street moving away leaves that come my way. Please, keep me warm and make me chic, so I can look like I stepped out of film from far away land, made by the man…hmm…Godard, that’s his name. I cross my heart and kiss my elbow that I won’t spoil you with the boots, so I will wear my prettiest Mary Janes and finest cream lace on legs when we have date. When we come at home, I promise I will take you off gently and put you on my prettiest satin hanger. I would make myself cup of raspberry tea while you will sleep. I will whisper you softly the words of worship and love, and you will wait patiently for our next adventure and walk. 

Yours truly, Moi

**Get Nouvelle Vague chic this season with prettiest coats with contrast detailing (collar, pockets, buttons). If you don’t have spare pennies to spend, try to find vintage collar or use your imagination to create something you always wanted to have. (I found this easy tutorial for DIY fur collar.) 

IN COLLAGE: Peter Jensen velvet collar swing coat from his Autumn Winter 2012 Thelma collection comes in three different versions. The lavender one had been featured in last issue of Lula under Lula Loves. Vivi Ponti from Vivetta last few seasons makes adorable coats with interesting details. The one on the photo (photographed and styled by Linda Portman) was from Vivetta AW 11 collection, while in new collection there is black coat with red fur details. Blue coat with black pockets and buttons is from Orla Kiely Pre-AW12 collection. Of course Alexa has it. **☺

Orla Kiely's autumn of 2012

What we need for sweet autumn days? 

Tailored pinafore dress that will be our everyday loyal partner. Organza dress with sparkle of gold and white tights for our dancing days. Velvet dress fastened with bow on the waist in moments when we need a breeze of old-school glamour and fitted fox print dress in moments where we are feeling playful, quirky and young. In days like these, we also need good rain coat to lead the battle against harsh wind and umbrella that protects our neat hairs and smart heads from raindrops. 

Made by Orla Kiely, showed "how to wear" in prettiest way by Leith Clark, and old-fashioned romantic atmosphere created through Venetia Scott's lens. Oh, Orla!

Flirts in red

Although I was immune for a long time on excitement caused by Lana Del Rey, I must admit that Summertime Sadness is constantly on repeat on my Ipod lately. Touched?! It would perhaps be wrong word, since I already have my own thematic choreography (Tacky, I know). Precisely, Miss Del Rey’s verse where she dramatically sings about the red dress and big hair inspired me on the lookout for perfect autumn red dresses.
From Italian brand Vivetta that has always been on the sweet side of fashion, are available two red beauties. Martedi dress with long sleeves and scalloped inserts and bustier Sofia in prom style, both equally feminine and elegant. Orla Kiely again pleased her fans with red beauty in her collection, which for Fall 2012 is strappy party dress made of very expensive and comfortable ottoman fabric. And we didn’t yet forget the short-sleeved beauty with bow on waist from Orla’s Resort collection. The well-fitted red dress is already a star per se, so I believe in minimalistic ways of embellishments. More than appropriate for sweet moments would be pair of Charlotte Olympia kitty flats. While for the times of decadence, I would pick Valentino ballerinas with studs from Fall Noir capsule collection. Very welcomed is big hair or chignon in 1960s style, of course. (Think of Pattie Boyd.) I would finish ensemble with small pieces of gold jewelry or contrast bag. (Think of Alexa Chung during Paris S/S 2012 Season in dress from Valentino Red with bows on the shoulders.) Now that we have the perfect red dress, all we need are dinner dates and lot of pretty invites. 

Call us little flirts, but that’s who we are.

COLLAGE INFO; ORLA KIELY STRAPPY DRESS, VIVETTA MARTEDI DRESS, ORLA KIELY BOW DRESS, VIVETTA SOFIA DRESS, CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA KITTY FLATS, DEENA & OZZY SLIPPERS FROM URBAN OUTFITTERS, BALLERINAS FROM VALENTINO NOIR ROCKSTUD FALL 2012 COLLECTION- AVAILABLE AT VALENTINO STORES; IMAGES: EDIE CAMPBELL AS PATTIE BOYD FROM LULA, DANCING GIRLS FROM LULA, MARIANNE FAITHFULL (UNKNOWN)

new york spring 2013 highlights

Bookmarks for the Spring 2013 from New York Fashion Week

Orla Kiely Except at Orla is always happening a showcase of extremely pretty garments, once again she amused her loyal fans with another wonderful film from her factory of talent; director Maximilla Lukacs and Lula’s Leith Clark. Bardot-esque Hannah Holman as Darlin took Orla Kiely’s pretty designs to vague summer of 1960. (see film here)
Lauren Moffatt’s quirky dresses and swimsuits made in joyful stripes and polka dots, perfectly fitted in the environment; the tennis court. Inspiration behind; "a combination of the very classic look of lawn tennis in the '60s, and a colorful city pool." 
Rachel Antonoff had another great presentation. This time Rachel’s girls, dressed up in comfy frocks that only cool girls know how to wear, spent the day at picnic. Except clothes, she showed us once again why her collaboration with Bass shoes is just the right thing. 
Karen Walker, New Zealand queen of preppy, steps more than usual into the field of girly and it looked just right. So except Playpark in New Zealand, she created one in New York. (Playpark is the store that besides  Karen Walker clothing and eyewear, offers great range of clothes by Karen’s favorite designers) 
Tocca, under our beloved Emma Fletcher is surely going to right direction. Emma’s vision of hot air balloons and kaleidoscopes it’s not just marvelous, but very practical. Shoes were ideal, especially when they were in contrast with Emma's signature soft lace inserts. 

More moments to remember

Christian Siriano ballerina’s moment and pointed Mary Janes adorned with bow. Suno’s shiny dresses, everything from Honor and Steven Alan, Yeohlee’s metallic romance, Edie’s moment at Marc Jacobs (even Alexa Chung between her DJing gigs found the time to share the memory of Edie with designer) and Misha Nonoo’s Cuba-inspired unpretentious ensembles. 


IMAGES VIA STYLE.COM, ORLA KIELY, FASHIONISTA, REFINERY29, BUZZNET, BLACKLOG

do and love

I was recently interviewed by lovely Maria for her super pretty blog Avenue M.

For this she asked me to make a collage so I put all of my favorite things

and what I do together. Collage is above, read entire post here

orla kiely coat

Dear Miss Autumn,

I wanted to say to you that I am so pleased that you are here. I enjoy sound of your showers and whispers of your leaves that fall. However I wanted to tell you that I think I need a coat. Not that I am desperate and ungrateful because I have lot of coats, but I need a proper one because I am grown up now. On the other hand, few days ago I was watching a TV show and I saw a lots of kids that don’t have autumn clothes. This made me sad. Okay, maybe I am also poor now, but I have lots of clothes. And do I need gray jacket that I wear for running? I don’t run, so I believe I don’t.

Because of this dear Miss autumn I will give all my clothes that I don’t wear anymore to those that need the same, and you can help me to find a job so I can buy this pretty Orla Kiely’s coat.

With love,

misslikey

 

spring, summer & orla

From season to season, Orla Kiely collection is among those that I can’t wait to see. With unique and recognizable prints, Irish but London-based designer became UK queen of graphic prints. Multi Stem might be her signature and most famous print, but with every new collection she surprises us with something fresh and new. Apples, anyone? Or maybe apricots? Polka dots or apple spots? Orla always thinks further than predictable.

Garments from this year's spring collection are one of the reasons why we are hopelessly devoted to these spring days. So we welcome you, easy fabrics, casual shapes and charming prints. When we welcome Orla, we welcome all those things sprinkled with 60s and 70s charm, quirky vibe and feminine touch. Edie Campbell on the photos and Nathalie Love starring in the collection video flawlessly channeled chic and casual spring and summer days. And the beach chic? Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini? No it’s Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Orla Apple Spots Bikini.