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2010-07-09T03:01:00.000-07:00

From now on, Minka is back to bloging in a new web address: www.evainthefashionland.blogspot.com. Feel free to explore and follow! Promise new posts almost every day, still lots of fashion finds and fashion fails, more fashion on budget and some insight in the world of celebrities.

Love It or Hate It: Valentino Silk organza strapless jumpsuit

2010-04-26T12:10:00.000-07:00

Things I love: Valentino. Ruffles. Lots of ruffles. Things I hate: Jumpsuits. It is very hard for me to decide whether to love this creation of Valentino because of its feminine, elaborate and wonderful use of ruffles that we have more used to see on dresses or to hate it for it is jumpsuit and all jumpsuits are doomed to be fashion failures. I am wondering what is your call, especially is you are not among jumpsuit lovers just as I am. If you want to take a closer look at it head to Net-a-Porter and don't forget to come back wit an opinion.

Dress of the Day: Diane von Furstenberg Daisy-Print Chiffon Dress

2010-04-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

Diane von Furstenberg Daisy-Print Chiffon Dress, $398 from Neiman Marcus
Very feminine, very appropriate for spring. It's good to have some other prints available besides the girly ditsies.

Daily Fail: Alexander Wang Silky Army Skirt with Front Tie

2010-03-06T09:09:00.000-08:00

Is it just me, or does this one really, really looks like a man's shirt pulled down to the waistline and the sleeves tied in front? No? Some things really should stay on the runway. If you like it, though, you may get it here, but hurry - (surprisingly) only few sizes left!

Daily Fail: Blouson Noir Raffia bra top

2010-03-05T11:08:00.000-08:00

Wow! Straw bra! I could only pray that it is lined for the sake of those poor fashion victims who chooses to purchase this one. If you feel like you should too, you will find it at Browns, but I am quite sure you can find better way how to spend £1,180...

Dress of the Day: Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Ariana Dress

2010-03-05T11:02:00.000-08:00

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Ariana Striped Jersey Dress, £245.22 from Net-a-Porter
What can I say - it's spring and spring is THE season for nautical. And I love stripes!

Judith Leiber Spring 2010 Collection

2010-02-20T05:42:00.000-08:00

If you have spare few thousand pounds and some red carpet event to head, you may sure take a look at some of the most wonderful and exquisitely made evening bags from Judith Leiber's Spring 2010 collection which is more ethereal and delightful as ever. For me and most of the humanity, well, we sure can take a look at these gorgeous things and add them to our imaginary wardrobes. It's good to have a bright imagination! Take a look at more stunning pieces at Red Apple blog.

Daily Fail: Haider Ackermann Twist neck draped jumpsuit

2010-02-17T11:18:00.000-08:00

Ever wondering are there still some drop-crotch jumpsuits out there to be officially entitled fashion fails? Yes, there are. And this silky thing from Haider Ackermann comes in unbelievably suggestive colour taking into account the suspicious form the jumpsuit presents. Enjoy!

Dress of the Day: Bow Belt Shift Dress from New Look

2010-02-17T11:12:00.000-08:00

Bow Belt Shift Dress, £25 from New Look
Absolutely perfect combination of simple and smart upper part and stylish bubble hem and, of course, the cute little bow-belt (which comes with the dress - how nice is that?). This sure makes a great office outfit that can easily be dressed up for party evening. And it also comes in black!

Dress of the Day: Black Halo Paris Sheath Dress

2010-02-11T06:50:00.000-08:00

Black Halo Paris Sheath Dress, $375 from ShopBop

Simple and sexy dress, contrast piping gives a perfect illusion of waspy waist, yet accentuating faminine curves.

Daily Fail: Fannie Schiavoni Gunmetal Chainmail Overlay Bra

2010-02-10T06:49:00.000-08:00

I have no idea how to call this... What is that anyway? A wannabe chain armour? A waistcoat with strange holes for your brest? And why? That could be the most important question of them all - why would anyone need anything like this? Not just a fashion fail, but also a fashion mystery... Closer look at it here.

Dress of the Day: Alexander McQueen Reptile-print silk dress

2010-02-10T06:36:00.000-08:00

Alexander McQueen Reptile-print silk dress, £2,845 from Net-a-Porter as seen on Anna Paquin

Perfect Valentine Gifts for Yourself: luxury edition

2010-02-08T08:58:00.000-08:00

Moschino Cheap and Chic Lurex-knit heart dress, £286.09 from Net-a-Porter

If you think that there is no better time to splurge and soak yourself into luxury goods and you have the money in your pocket, cash in your hand and skrilla in your wallet, than take look at some of the things you might want to spent it on.

Goldsmiths 18ct gold 0.50ct diamond heart pendant, £995 from House of Fraser

Frederique Constant ladies' diamond set heart dial watch, £1345 from Ernest Jones

Alexander McQueen Patent Heart Peep Toes, £350 from Browns

Judith Leiber Heart N Soul clutch, £1,790 from Net-a-Porter

Christian Louboutin Love 100 suede pumps £665 from Net-a-Porter

Dress of the Day: Joe Browns Vivacious Vintage Dress

2010-02-08T08:56:00.000-08:00

Joe Browns Vivacious Vintage Dress, £32.95 from Joe Browns
This could surely serve as the definition of word pretty.

Daily Fail: Joe Browns' Genie Genius Jumpsuit

2010-02-05T08:40:00.000-08:00

Ok, first time it was funny, second time - a bit worrying, but now, when we again encounter printed harem pant jumpsuit (second time this week), it really seems to be the time for inviting the fashion police forces to take care of this horrifyingly hideous fashion trend, before it takes over the world of fashion. Like it wasn't enough with harem pants and jumpsuits alone. Gah!

Dress of the Day: FCUK Patrol Cotton Dress

2010-02-05T08:26:00.000-08:00

Asymmetric Tear Drop Cut Out Detail Dress, £115 from FCUK
As I am huge fan of teal right now, I obviously love this dress, but it is not just the colour. I also adore the interesting detailing at bust, although I could live without the gathered waist, all in all, this is truly gorgeous piece of clothing.

Daily Fail: Acne Atacoma Black Metal shoes

2010-02-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

Literary massive fashion fail! Acne Atacoma Black Metal shoes, 440 EUR

Enamel Record Player Necklace Double Dice

2010-02-04T08:30:00.000-08:00

I wish I had an inner DJ - I wouldn't wait another second to buy this groovy enamel necklace - but, unfortunately, I don't. However I still like it because of the cute design and slight vintage feel about it.

Dress of the Day: Yumi Butterfly Dress

2010-02-04T02:51:00.000-08:00

Yumi Butterfly Dress, £58 from Oli
Simply adorable little dress - reserved combination of black and white helps to tone down the butterfly print and frilly hemline and the result is tempting.

Perfect Valentine Gifts for Yourself: under £50

2010-02-03T08:49:00.000-08:00

Red Stretch Heart Belt, £15 from Miss Selfridge

As the Valentine's Day is rushing closer, it is the perfect time to look for the perfect present - for yourself. No one will love you like you love yourself, so this is the best time to remind yourself about it! Spoil yourself a bit with some fashionable treats for less then £50. Take a look at some more finds after a jump and wait for more gift guides.

Heart Puff Sleeve Pyjama, £22 from LaSenza

Heart Mesh Belted Dress, £35 from New Look

Simon Carter Swift & Love Heart Bracelet, £49 from Oli

Suki Brief, £45 from Agent Provocateur

Office Aaliyahs flats, £45 from Office

Perfect Valentine Gifts for Yourself: under £10

2010-02-03T08:29:00.000-08:00

French Girl T-Shirt, £8 from New Look

Valentine's Day is just another perfect occasion for making your day a little bit brighter by, for example, buying yourself a gift. Even if you can spend less then a 10 quid, it is still possible to find bunches of cute, more or less heartshaped and adorable gifts. For yourself, of course - why not? Take a peek at some more affordable and sweet buys after a jump and wait for some more gift guides for any budget.

Heart Bird Studs, £7 from Miss Selfridge

Chocaid Milk Chocolate Hearts, £6 from John Lewis

Heart Print Mule Slippers, £7 from M&S

Scottie Dog Ankle Socks, £3 from TopShop

Red Heart Print Coin Purse, £3 from Evans

Daily Fail: ASOS Printed Two In One Jumpsuit

2010-02-03T08:09:00.001-08:00

Darn it! Another printed drop crotch jumpsuit! We already had a look at one of these from Victoria's Secret few weeks ago, so I'm having a bad feeling, that we are on to some kind of really goosebumps-raising fashion trend. I really hope I'm wrong here...

CX London Geek Clear Glasses in Chocolate & Tan Plaid

2010-02-03T08:09:00.000-08:00

To be honest, I am quite fond of geek fashion and that is the reason why I absolutely love these cute and quirky brown and orange plaid glasses. I am not just so sure about the idea of wearing glasses if you don't need any - just as a fashion accessory. However, as I am a four-eyed person myself, I would invest in such cute frames just to please my inner geek. I you feel like you should too, these are £8 from CX London.

Dress of the Day: Printed jersey dress from Next

2010-02-03T02:46:00.000-08:00

Printed jersey dress, £30 from Next
Adore the interesting print and oriental kimono-style sleeves - perfect together with a waist accentuating obi belt.

Dress of the Day: Victoria's Secret Sweetheart corset dress

2010-02-02T07:25:00.000-08:00

Sweetheart corset dress, $58 from Victoria's Secret
Refreshing and colourful print for those who are not fond of vintage flower patterns that we can see on most of dresses of this type now. I also love the corset upper part, which is perfect, if you are not sure about your bustline, but still want to go strapless.