I do love a limited edition...

There's something even more appealing about a limited edition. It grabs your attention and somehow increases the desire to purchase. My blue Karen Millen dress that I purchased last summer is a good example of this. I saw a number of dresses that I fancied wearing to my sister-in-law's wedding but none that caught my attention quite like the midnight blue dress with the pleated sleeves and subtle gold chain detailing. The fact that it was a limited edition only made it more appealing; knowing that the chances of someone else wearing it were reduced by a limited supply was a clear selling point.

My new laptop case, a Knomo quilted slim brief is another example. Although not strictly a limited edition, this particular laptop bag was actually quite tricky to track down. I called House of Fraser who apparently only stock the item in 1 colour and only have 5 in the whole country; I also called four luggage stores before finally getting hold of a store that had it in stock. While many people may consider that this is too much effort for a simple laptop case that I could have bought from Staples, I would argue that the rarity of this item actually adds to its appeal.

The same is true outside of the fashion world, in the realms of interior design and art. Limited edition rocking horses such as the rocking zebra and Churchill's Charger are highly popular collectibles.

Battle of the fashion week schedule!

Any idea who's going to win in the battle of the fashion week schedule? It looks like Milan are digging their heels in. Personally, I can't see the benefit to any of the fashion capitals of the world of having a clash in the fashion week schedules. Designers, media and retailers will be forced to choose between London, Milan and New York meaning that, at some point, the industry will miss out.

I look forward to seeing how this gets resolved. Love fashion weeks and don't want to have to follow three in the same week - that would be exhausting!

Stunning Fashion and Toy Horses Shoot

Just came across this stunning editorial spread in Equestrio magazine featuring some amazing outfits in a creative that stars the model and a number of toy horses, old carousel horses and rocking horses.

I think you'll agree the pictures are absolutely fantastic. My favourite would have to be the black Millenium horse by Stevenson Brothers rocking horse makers.

Bridesmaid dresses & rocking horses

Fashionista loves photography is all about interesting & stylish fashion combined with contemporary photography. As an example, take a look at this beautiful picture of Nicki Macfarlane bridesmaid dresses taken at Claridges with a stunning Stevenson Brothers rocking zebra. Fabulous products and a stunning photograph.

Nicki Macfarlane who has been a renowned designer of wonderful dresses for bridesmaids, flower girls and pageboys for a number of years. Her beautiful designs feature regularly in UK bridal magazines and have been seen in many celebrity and society weddings. Most famously, at the recent wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the younger bridesmaids wore Nicki Macfarlane dresses.

Stevenson Brothers Rocking Horses are the world's finest rocking horse makers and have made hand-crafted, unique rocking horses for thousands of satisfied customers. They too have a royal connection with HM The Queen owning two Stevenson Brothers rocking horses. The rocking zebra is particularly important to the owners of Stevenson Brothers as it represents their childhood growing up in Kenya.