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

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