Trend Spotting: Ferragamo inspired prints on the set of Cheryl Cole's new vid.

During Milan Fashion Week in 2011, Salvatore Ferragamo debuted his Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Bold, colourful designs lit up the catwalk - the models were draped in sultry, tropical jungle prints.

Cheryl Cole was pictured filming her new video over the weekend, and her outfits appear to have been heavily inspired by the jungle prints displayed in Milan. How amazing does she look please?!

This striking style has also made it's way into Zara's latest collection. I absolutely love this style, here are my favourite items -

Zara - Printed Trousers - £39.99

Zara - Printed Tunic - £39.99

Zara - Flower Print Shorts - £22.99

Zara - Printed Top - £19.99

Zara - Printed Trousers - £25.99

Zara - Printed Blazer - £39.99

Are you loving jungle prints? Have you seen similar prints on the high street yet?

Mimi x

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Rihanna at 'Battleship' premiere...in pyjamas.

Rihanna attended the Battleship premiere in Japan last night, wearing a Emilio Pucci autumn/winter 2012-13 pyjama suit.

I usually love Rihanna's style - but I have to say I'm a little bit confused about this outfit. I mean, if anybody is going to look good in PJs, it's Rihanna - but I can't help but just think 'Hef, Hef, Hef, Hef.'

I am guessing Ri's stylists were going for the Kimono look, given the location and all. But it's like, Rihanna could rock pretty much anything, yet out of every possible outfit she could have worn...THIS?!

What do you think of Rihanna's slumber party style?

Mimi x

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Rihanna's new 'do - what do we think?

Happy April everybody!

So, Rihanna tweeted this picture this morning -

I did wonder if RiRi was playing a little April Fools, but I don't actually know if they do that outside of England? And also, the jewellery she is wearing is the same as she was wearing yesterday with her Rodarte outfit I am obsessed, I know.

Anyway, I am totally loving the dark hair, and I have to admit I'm kinda glad to see the back of the blonde. I am feeling everything about this look - the length, the style and definitely the colour. I was always a big fan of redhead Rihanna, but this could be a really good look for her.

It makes me want to go back brunette...

Wait, what was that? Oh, that would be the collective sigh of my family/friends/hairdresser. I am blonde, but I regularly decide to go back to my brunette roots. I also regularly have a meltdown the minute I clock my reflection, and by the end of the day I'm rocking back and forth clutching my Sheer Blonde shampoo.

Now, onto the outfit. I really love this outfit, and it's just £68 for the entire look.

Rolling Stones 'Tongue USA' T-Shirt - £19.99

New Look - Pink Animal Print Leggings £14.99

Chelsea Doll - Gold Chunky Link Necklace - £11

River Island Gold Crystal Watch - £22

Total - £67.98

What do you think of Rihanna's hair? What has been your fave Rihanna 'do?

Mimi x

Sam Faiers looking hot in Minkpink - Get the look!

The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers appeared at Bluewater Shopping Centre today promoting the TOWIE fragrance range. 'Dazzle' for the ladies and 'Be Reem' for the guys!

Sam looked totally gorgeous in her dress, by Australian label Minkpink.

Get the look!

Sam's dress is available at Asos.

Minkpink 'Yoko' Tie Waist Dress - £85

Keep it simple like Sam with a pair of nude peep toe heels.

ALDO 'HAYTH' Peep Toe Heels - £65

Total - £150

What do you think of Sam's look?

Mimi x

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Rihanna's Rodarte style - Get the look!

Rihanna tweeted a picture of herself today in her Tokyo hotel room, with an amazing view of the city below. However, I have to say I found her outfit to be the best thing about the photo.

                       I love Rihanna's style, she makes the most unlikely combinations work.

Get the look!

Rihanna is rocking a Rodarte sweater here, she appears to be quite a fan of Rodarte and has been pictured several times wearing the Californian label. You can buy a similar sweatshirt at Browns.

 Rodarte ‘Love Hate’ sweatshirt - £145.00

I love Rihanna's jersey maxi skirt - I couldn't find a grey one, but I found this black one from Topshop which I think would look just as good. It can be dressed up or down, too.

                                               Topshop 'Bias Jersey Maxi Skirt' - £18.00

These Comme Des Garcons PLAY Pumps by Converse are currently on my footwear wishlist. They are available here in the UK.

                                          Comme Des Garcons PLAY Converse Pumps - £90

River Island Gold Crystal Link Watch - £22

Total - £275

Mimi x

'Started humming a song from 1962, Ain't it funny how the night moves...'

Ok, where are my fellow Bob Seger fans? My post today is inspired by his 1976 hit 'Night Moves'.

'Night Moves' was the song which took Seger from a regional success to a national star. It was his breakthrough hit - there's a chevy, there's a cornfield, it's basically a better version of 'American Pie'. A tale of young lovers spending a summer on the dusty trail, an allusion to the speed of time and a sentimental account of free love.

Listening to this song, I can feel the sunshine on my legs. And well, I like that - I live in Manchester, it doesn't happen too regularly. As a writer, nothing inspires me more than good music, and whenever I listen to Night Moves I automatically formulate a story, a scenario and ultimately a fantasy.

I listen to this song, and I'm rolling along Route 66 in an old chevrolet. Heat thick around my shoulders, and a gentle breeze tousling my hair. And I'm inspired, I think of Aerosmith's 'Crazy' video with Alicia Silverstone & Liv Tyler taking on the world in a blue Mustang convertible. I think of Clarence & Alabama heading for Mexico in 'True Romance'.

It's about free love, life on the road and an appreciation for life. And delivering on my fashion post promise, see my 'Night Moves/Ke -dollar sign - HA' inspired outfit selection here - http://pinterest.com/mirandahogan/night-moves/


Listen to Bob Seger -'Night Moves'

Watch Aerosmith - 'Crazy'

'On the Road' to hit the big screen.

Yesterday, I made the overdue discovery that Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' has been adapted for the big screen. On the Road is one of my favourite books, and quite honestly I'm surprised it has taken this long for a movie to come along. Published in 1957, the book influenced Jim Morrison, Hunter S. Thompson and Bob Dylan said of it "It changed my life like it changed everyone else's." Oh, and Katy Perry claimed that it influenced 'Fireworks'  - but let's not place blame, okay?

As for the cast, I don't really have any strong opinions about this yet. Marylou will be played by Kristen Stewart, now I am not a 'Twilight' fan - and I have no idea about this girl's acting abilities, I'm guessing she's okay given the success of the aforementioned.

Sam Riley plays Sal, and I am inclined to believe that he'll do the part justice. Sam Riley played Ian Curtis in 'Control' and his performance was astounding. 'On the Road' will also star Kirsten Dunst (I'm not sure I should judge her based purely on 'Bring it On' ) Viggo Mortensen and Steve Buscemi. The last two give me hope.

I'm looking forward to watching this, and I think it has the potential to be a really huge movie. I'm hoping that people will be encouraged to read the book, and if you are reading this blog - go read the book now!  I'll definitely be seeing this upon it's release, and I'll also be sure to watch out for the sizeable bandwagon approaching.

'On the Road' trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttDIcTQpLyQ