Copy and Paste

Steal Olivia Palermo's style. She is one of our favorite style icons. Her style is chic and classic and always pulled together both on and off duty.

Copy Olivia Palermo's chic winter style

Perfect fitted Jeans by Inwear £65

Chic knit Poncho by Inwear £120

Copy Olivia's style with this Military style £179

Copy Olivia's Bag with Lamb1887

Contrast Collars

The fashion is all about your collar

What you wear around your neck really underpins your look and style. If you wear a classic white shirt with the neckline open then you are saying something very different with your look than if you were to fasten the buttons to the the collar. Changing your t-shirt to a shirt instantly smartens your look and buttoning up your collar instantly projects a level of seriousness. 

This season the collar have become the focus of the fashion world from Jil Sander to Victoria Beckham., more to the point the contrast collar. Last season we saw the contrast sleeves this season we are seeing the contrast collars. It is a trends that will suit everyone as it is so easy to wear, even if people who know it is a trend  will be able to see that it smartens up those plain shirts and t-shirt. 

The contrast collars on these sharp blouses give a modern twist to the classic button-up.

InWear silk shirt

Our Favorited - InWear leather collar shirt £99

Soaked in Luxury sequin collar blouse - coming to Kakao by K soon

Soaked in Luxury sequin collar blouse  - coming to Kakao by K soon

Collar Necklace £25 - great for adding to round collar top

 Now you just need to get wearing those contrast collars

Karl Largerfeld is bringing Chanel to Edinburgh

Exciting news Karl Largerfeld is bringing Chanel to Edinburgh this year. The location is being kept under wrap at present, so we are left guessing where it might be held, but we are certain that Lagerfeld has chosen a grand venue with beautiful Scottish characteristics. I think that Edinburgh will provide an amazing backdrop to his show and fashion collection. 

All we know at the moment is that it will take place on the 4th December outside Edinburgh.  

In the past the spectacular shows have been held New York Tokyo, Paris, London, Bombay and it will now put Edinburgh on the Fashion map. 

Chanel Metiers d’Art Paris Bombay Show

St. Martin

We have a new exciting label from Scandinavia in out boutique called St. Martin, some of the first few pieces from the A/W collection has arrived.

The st-martins autumn 2012 collection has an everyday look with extravagant details. It is an urban style which is very easy to wear. Is has a raw edge and a cool touch but is still very feminine. Nordic fauna and landscapes together with beautiful graphics, block stripes and oversized checks adds a vibrant look to the collection. They have used prints, applications and bright colours to lighten up the collection. Strong green, cobalt blue, deep red and apricot orange have a great influence on the collection, together with more toned down colours as rose, grey and black, and a little pinch of Dijon yellow and shocking pink.

Jacket with beautiful lining £99

Print Dress £49

A/W 2012 Trend

We think the collar necklace trend for Autumn/Winter is pretty great!  This trend is fab as it is elegant yet bold.

It’s a statement piece that easily can be the focal point of your outfit. Try wearing one with a plain blouse and blazer.

It has has been al over the catwalk from Victoria Beckham to Rodarte

Try one of these that we have in store for £21

Grey wing necklace £21

Pastel green wing necklace £21

Fashion stamps - Royal Mail

I didn't think I would ever do a blog post about stamps, but these Royal Mail stamps are definitely worth a  post, they will make sending a post card or letter fashionable again. Royal Mail has released a collection of 10 fashionable stamps to celebrate iconic British  fashion designers.  The collection feature outfits from designers like Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood all photographed by esteemed Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø


The full collection of stamps cost £6 and can be purchased in all Post Office branches or online 

Kat Maconi Launch in Shhh

Kakao by K was really fortunate to dress the models in Kakao clothes at the lanuch of Kat Maconie in Shhh on Castle Street Edinburgh.

Ms Kat Maconie herself

Jane by Kat Maconi £210.00 available in Shhh

Coat by Soaked in Luxury £95 available in Kakao by K

Sylvia £269.99 available in Shhh

coats available in Kakao by k

Bridget by Kat Maconie available in Shhh

Kat Maconie has worked in Design and Product Development teams for a range of fashion labels including Tomasz Starzewski, Sitting Pretty and Whistles. After attending shoe design evening classes at London College of Fashion, Kat launched her designer footwear label in July 2009 and her unique styles have already reached a global audience.

Her collection of design-led shoes fuses fashion and function, creating a unique take on a designer shoe label. Drawing inspiration from jewellery, trims and detail are paramount to each shoe design and every pair include the Kat Maconie signature gold screw feature and ‘mould to measure’ insole.

Spring Transition Pieces

It can be difficulty to take the leap in to the Spring wardrobe when there is still a chill in the air. But is you are like us then you will be eager to try out some new Spring trends.

We have picked 2 keys transition pieces from the collections this week which will help make that transition a little easier.

This Margit Brandt light knit dress/tunic £85 is the perfect transition piece as it is warmer than a cotton dress but not too bulky.

Trench coats are key for transitioning from winter to spring this Soaked in Luxury mac offers a contemporary take on the traditional mac £95

Shop the Kakao by K collections

Launch of Lamb 1887 Handbags

Pretty Things I find when I should be working.........

A Soft Spot for Stripes.........

Stripes by Soaked in Luxury

Stripy dress £69

Stripy Dress £49

Stripy Top £39

Stripes by Malene Birger

Stripy Coat £335

Stripy Top £89

Stripy V-Neck £145

Stripy Maxi Dress £155

Stripes by Margit Brandt

Stripy knit dress £89

Pretty Things I find when I should be working.........

I'd love to have these Danish wooden floors at home, they make the room look so light and bright.

It is the same design philosophy behind Scandinavian furniture as for clothes. It is timeless, chic and functional. It is these ingredients which makes it some of the leading designs in the world.

Spring Brights

The customers are already get in the spring mood and buying into the the key trend of Spring/Summer bold colours.

This Malene Birger Lippie top is already sold out

Here are two other fab styles to help you pick up the signature style of bright's this season

By Malene Birger Isara silk shirt £179

Margit Brandt Sava Silk blouse £109

Copenhagen Fashion Week

We had wrapped up warm to go to Copenhagen this time as it was -10 during the day... brrrr

We have this tradition every time we go to Copenhagen that have a Danish hotdog as soon as we land, and this time we kind of stuck to the tradition. We didn't have a traditional hotdog in the airport but at Andersen Bakery across from the main train station.

The Grand danois hotdog at Andersen Bakery is made from organic pork

sausage topped with organic ketchup, mustard, homemade remoulade, homemade crispy onions and pickled cucumbers. Verdict? Worth waiting till getting in to town!

We then rushed of to the Gallery which is one of our favourite places to look for Scandinavian brands.

At the Gallery we saw By Malene Birger who had a great little area to relax and rest your feet.

We also popped in to see the girls at the Margit Brandt Stand.

Day two we went to see House of Lykke at Oeksnehallen here we also found Joe and the Juice pop-up juice bar, we loved the concept, it basically only seemed to employ guys, who were making and serving the juices whilst dancing to the funky music played.

The Danes are know for cycling this is parked cycles in the city centre

Staff at the fashion fair even cycle around with refreshments

We had a great time in Copenhagen, we worked really hard (and played a little) and found some lovely new collections for Autumn which we can't wait to show you