Julia Restoin Roitfeld for Kiki de Montparnasse

I have always idolised her mothers sense of effortless French chic so I was really excited to hear that Carine Roitfelds daughter had 

collaborated with Kiki de Montparnasse on a lingerie line.

 The images release so far have not failed to disappoint, moody, mysterious and womanly but somehow real and potentially achievable, with the right lighting and angles!

I'm a little tied up just now

I am all about a bit of a strap detail at the moment.

Strapping, buckling and lacing, finally it seems this trend is filtering into the mainstream for the masses to enjoy. Check out Irina Shayek working the look on the street

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The ultimate purchase for me would be from Fleet Ilya. I have been lusting after her sculpted bags for too long and now I have discovered her crafted leather harness pieces it's all just adding to the list.

Just as well I got my Bordelle bra with its super sized straps and hardware ready for the summer strap parade

 Fleet Ilya

 Fleet Ilya 
Silver Corset Harness £520

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Lana Del Rey - Saturday Night Live

Gorgeous Lana performing on Saturday Night Live last night

She really reminds me of Francoise Hardy...

Etam Lingerie Flash Mob

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EVE ARNOLD - PHOTOGRAPHER

RIP Eve Arnold, the reportage photographer who died this week at the age of 99. 

I discovered her photographs at the retrospective of her work at the Barbican Gallery, London in 1996.

I loved her half undressed shots of stars, especially one of Vanessa Redgrave who at first glance looks like she could be a naughty nun!

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Marilyn at Chicago Airport

Vanessa Redgrave, dressing for the role of Anne Boleyn, 1966

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