The "Cara" Is The New Hermes

You know you've made it when you get to create a handbag collection based on your infectious personality. Remember the Kelly bag? If you don't, it's an Hermes bag that was named after fashion icon Grace Kelly. Ring a bell? At the ripe age of 21, it's Cara Delevingne's turn to model a bag after herself, collaborating with the Mulberry team to select impeccable leathers and hardware for this new design. If that's how old you are and there is no bag collection named after you (I'm 22. In case you were wondering), don't fret. The reality is that this is becoming the latest industry trend that has us all scrambling to get on that mysterious list and purchase a handbag to represent our favourite style icons. Once upon a time, there was the "Alexa", named after Alexa Chung. Then, there was the Del Rey (if you don't know this one, we cannot be friends). This time, Cara is the new Mulberry girl of the moment and we all want to be her.

via Luxury Launches

Based on the iconic "Bayswater", this collection will offer a variety of bags in all shapes and sizes, offering practicality and reflecting the multiple quirky personalities of Cara Delevingne. From a backpack, to a traditional arm carrier, to a chic hand clutching purse, you can wear it in any way you please. Selecting the fall colours of the moment, this bag will appear in oxblood, indigo, and emerald. What's your flavour?

According to Delevingne, "My granny will like this bag. She's one hundred and two years old. My five-year-old cousin will probably like this bag. He's a boy."

Needless to say, this bag is a guaranteed crowd pleaser meant to satisfy everyone from your third cousin twice removed to Choupette Lagerfeld. It's a bag for the masses at a price (starting at 890 pounds)...Well, let's just overlook that minor detail, shall we?

P.S. Big Secret. One of the bags will be modelled after Cara's lion tattoo.

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Bella

#IconCity: Cara Calling

In honor of London Fashion Week starting last week, I'd like to take this opportunity to praise the style of top model, Cara Delevingne. Due to unforeseen circumstances (my laptop cord broke mid-Fashion Week), I skipped IconCity day and I'd like to play catchup with some Cara to uplift our spirits and remind us why London fashionistas rule the world. Propelled into the grand scope of fashion through her Burberry Prorsum campaigns and rising to the ranks of Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne is one of, if not THE most talked about model of the moment (alongside Karlie Kloss). Known for her wild just-don't-care personality, her bffs Rihanna, Jourdan Dunn, and Rita Ora, as well as her infectious laugh and tomboy attitude, Cara Delevingne is the model we all wish we could party with every weekend. Her participation in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows have proven her top model status and her face on every other page of worldwide fashion magazines only further amplify the demand for this model in high fashion campaigns. Let's not forget that Cara is not merely a model, but a fashion icon for many teens and young adults looking to emulate her effortless style. Here are some of my favourite Cara looks.

LOOK 1

Any girl who can pull off a Bart Simpson crop top and look unbearably chic is automatically granted supermodel status. Showing off her playful personality, Cara makes you want to steal her wardrobe with this edgy look.

via coolspotters.com

LOOK 2

Hitting up one of the biggest Fall trends, this cropped plaid jacket is definitely envy-worthy. Paired with the second biggest trend of the season, leather pants, I think it's safe to say, we're all dying to try out this look. 

via missguided.co.uk

LOOK 3
How do you spell effortless? C.A.R.A. Actually, though.

via www.graziadaily.co.uk

LOOK 4
When Cara wears a dress with a combat boots, you know all the cool kids are doing it.

via Vogue U.K

LOOK 5
Cara at a Gala looking stella.

via Elle U.K

If you still don't believe Cara is the coolest model on the London scene, stay tuned for a taste of Jourdan Dunn, another one of my fave brits. 

Toodles,

Bella

British Invasion Is Not Just A 60's Movement, It's A Lifestyle

Ever since I could remember, I've been undeniably and unconditionally obsessed with British culture. When I was 10, all I could listen to was S Club 7, The Spice Girls, Atomic Kitten, and Blue (holler if you were fans too). Now, I listen to the Beatles, The Libertines, and The Kooks (I also spend countless inexplicable hours searching for new British Indie bands). When I was a child, I created an entire imaginary world within England as a grade 6 school project (it was clear that I was unnaturally obsessed).

I also firmly believe that British authors are the best authors. From Shakespeare to Eliot to J. K. Rowling, the Brits rule the world when it comes to literature. The entire English canon consists of the various works of British writers and upon entering a literature program, it's common knowledge that most of what you will be required to read WILL be British. Duh.

My favourite store is TopShop (for obvious reasons). Urban London is just a dream to me. Since reading Shopaholic, one of my life's ambitions is to roam the streets of London and shop at Harrods and  Selfridges (even though I can't afford it). London Fashion Week is one of the most creative displays of hipster art one can imagine. From Temperley London to Sass and Bide to Burberry London, I absolutely CANNOT get enough.

My personal fashion icons happen to be British as well. Cara Delevingne has become the new Kate Moss of fashion that we have all grown to love due to her infectious personality. Her model bestie, Jourdan Dunn, is just a laugh and a half that I absolutely cannot get enough of. When she was cut from Dior's Couture show due to her large bust, I knew we were soul sisters. Oh, and the iconic Twiggy also happened to be British along with designer of the moment, Mary Quant, a fashion revolutionizer. Victoria Beckham is the queen (not only because she's married to the most attractive soccer player known to man), but also because her sense of style is IMPECCABLE and don't even get me started on her clothing line. Alexa Chung is just my favourite person. Period. And if you hadn't noticed, the woman running American Vogue, Anna Wintour, is British (in case you forgot that the Brits rule the world).

Let's not even dive into the most charming older man in film, Hugh Grant. Or Jude Law. Or Orlando Bloom. Or Ed Westwick. Or Colin Farrell (he's Irish, but I don't care).

Hello, Jude Law.

Some of the loveliest expressions in the English language came from the Brits including bugger, bollocks, and full monty. And, how can I forget one of my personal favourites: put a sock in it.

And the accent is just the cherry on top of the cupcake. Delicious.

Toodle-oo,

Bella




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