Tuesday 14 December 2010

Elizabeth Lau @ Clothes Show Live


Last weekend I was lucky enough to be able to go to Clothes Show Live at the NEC in Birmingham. It was a welcome break from university work - I've just had a horrible week of deadlines so it was nice to indulge in a bit of retail therapy! Over the weekend, the exhibition centre was absolutely jam packed with people, so-much-so that it was hard to move in some areas! Luckily, the Elizabeth Lau stall provided a peaceful haven amongst the chaos, with its ever-beautiful clothing in soft pastel colours and with sweet little peter-pan details.

I first became aware of the brand at London Fashion Weekend, where I fell in love with a beautiful coat in their boutique. Elizabeth Lau's designs fit well with the much coveted chic 60s aesthetic, but always include a quirky modern twist - refreshingly managing to avoid the throwaway-fast-fashion-machine in favour of unique, high quality designs that will last forever. These designs certainly appeal to the inner English-eccentric in me!

Some of my AW 2010 favourites include this gorgeous coat (yes, I know I have too many coats!!), and the sparkly tiered dress below - very 1920s, don't you think?
Elizabeth Lau have also set up a Pop-Up shop in London, which I've seen gushing reviews for all over the blogosphere - have a little peep at its cuteness over at Style Slicker and The Style Crusader. Unfortunately I live to far away to visit, but if you're in London doing some Christmas shopping, definitely head over to Carnaby Street as, by the sounds of it, you won't be disappointed. Look at the stunning interior!

Address: Elizabeth Lau Christmas Pop up Boutique, 2 Ganton Street (just off Carnaby St.), London, W1F 7QL. - open until Christmas Eve!


I maaay just have come away from the stall with some items, but I will keep you in suspense until I return home for Christmas, where I can photograph them properly!

For the time being, I'll leave you with their charming SS11 Look Book video!




Sadie xxx

8 comments:

the girl in the bowler hat said...

Ah those clothes look absolutely wonderful. I'm loving the collection, totally agree about it being very 1920s like! I can't wait to see what you've bought, you've perfect taste :)

xxxx

Barbara said...

The photos of her collection look so adorable. I love the tiht and the feeling of it all. :)

Carmen said...

Lovely and sweet photos! I specially like the 2 first ones: with that black beret and socks and the white dress... Kisses and visit me if you want at http://monpetitetoile.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Isn't the video cute?! I am totally in love with it all!

The Snow Child said...

cute cute cute! <3

the style crusader said...

Absolutely adore Elizabeth Lau! Would love to have one of her jumpers one day!

Love your blog!
xx

Cherry said...

Great collection! I went to the Clothes Show last year and it was very packed but I loved it!

Lo said...

oh, my I love this line!