Win a Ruth Hofmann photo shoot for you and your precious new born baby...

The very talented Ruth Hofmann from Hofmann Photography is offering one special "High Heels and Nappies" Mom and her beautiful new born baby a memorable photo shoot.

The fabulous giveaway includes: A photo shoot, an online gallery for a month and a beautiful box of 10 mounted prints (25x20cm) 

An example of the beautiful box of 10 mounted prints you would receive.

This special give away is for glowing pregnant ladies who are seven months pregnant or more, the shoot will be held in Zurich and needs to take place within the first 3 weeks after your baby is born. Email your details to highheelsandnappies@gmail.com and join the High Heels and Nappies facebook group by Saturday 12th February in order to stand a chance to win this fabulous and unforgettable opportunity.

For those who are not pregnant and would still like to organise a shoot with Ruth.... as she takes amazing family portraits and will get your toddlers to smile and laugh.....can contact her on her website www.hofmannphotography.com  The first three people to book and mention "High Heels and Nappies" will receive 10% off.

The Kellydoscope - get inside a Hermès Kelly bag...literally!

So you might not be able to afford the iconic Hermès Kelly but now is your oppourtunity to feel what it is like to be carried inside one :)....named the Kellydoscope and located in the fabulous Selfridges`s Wonder Room, London.

The oversized fantasy sized handbag is made from Hermès finest leather and toile fabrics with naturally exceptional craftmandship which toke 5 months to develop and build. So inorder to experience a "Honey, I shrunk the kids" movie feeling, step inside the side door... and watch the 3 one minute films which takes you on a journey with the owner of the bag plus adding to the surreal experience you will feel the motion of these experiences as if you were being carried in her master piece of a bag!

Sounds like a must and again I am hearing myself shouting I HAVE GOT TO GET TO LONDON sooooon!!!

So girls in London it is all up to you...you have to let us know if it was a fun and fashionable experience! Note it is only there till 30th November... so off you run....

Bit of Friday inspiration ...

I always find fashion photography very inspiring. So thought I would share some of my favorite shots from the November and December magazines.....bit of inspiration for a very cold and stormy Friday! 

Happy Weekend!

Vogue UK -  December 2010

Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Georgia May Jagger - The whole shoot is amazing!

Harper's Bazaar UK - December 2010 - Natalia Vodianova

Harper's Bazaar US -  November 2010 - Georgia May Jagger

Georgia is definitely one of the the models of the moment!!

Marie Claire - December 2010 - Daria Werbowy

Viva! Moda November 2010 - Anja Rubik, Kasia Struss, Magdalena Frackowiak, Monika Jagaciak & Anna Maria Jagodzinska

 Vogue India - Cindy Crawford...this Mama has still got it!!

Which one is your favorite?

Pop down to the cool Pop up apartment by Kate Spade...

I am a big fan of the Pop up store concept....it adds such excitement for the retail experience, creating a buzz for established brands or testing new ideas. The most recent Kate Spade Pop up store has been taken to a whole new level with a Pop up apartment!!

7 HENRIETTA STREET WC2E 8PW

The charm in the store is that the apartment has been made to look like someone actually lives there, with huge attention to detail, down to jackets slung over chairs, handbags on sofas and clothes in the wardrobe......and the best part... all are available to purchase including some special limited edition "London" designs. Prices ranging from £25 - £900.

The apartment has been split into four rooms; living room, bedroom, kitchen/dining room and dressing room. A sales assistant is in each room ready to serve customers. The store is open till the 10th of November so you should definitely pop down for a squizz around. For those who can not make it the first Kate Spade store is scheduled to open next year in London.

Writing this post has just sparked a longing for London....need to make a plan as it has been way to long since my last London fix!! 

By the way...Kate Spade offers some fun nappy bags...might be worth having a look.

Time to say goodbye....

Well almost packed and getting myself ready for the long journey home.....feel quite emotional leaving HK been such an amazing trip although not as productive as hoped but I guess you always feel like you have so much time and then before you know it you are back on the plane again!
It is exciting to go home..dying to see Philipp, family and good friends just always hard to say goodbye to my one of a kind parents who I love dearly and are going to miss Sebastian like crazy!! Sniff sniff....
Some HK photos...

Queue to get into Gucci

Shopping shopping shopping...

The New Swarovski store on Canton road

The new 1881 shopping centre in TST

HK contrast .. the big and the small

The view on the star ferry which you never get tired of..

The amazing pool side view I will miss...

HONG KONG WE WILL BE BACK!!!!

Nicholas Kirkwood unveils his collaboration with Keith Haring at On Pedder in Hong Kong..

British designer, Nicholas Kirkwood, the man behind this winters "it" lace booties was just in Hong Kong for the exclusive launch of his special collaboration with the Keith Haring Foundation. 

A capsule collection of 12 styles, featuring Nicholas`s first ballerina, each designed around a specific art work of Haring's. The collection is anticipated to launch worldwide in February of 2011.

I am not sure if these shoes are meant to be worn or just put on the mantel piece as an art work ?:) Unique is definitely the word, making a fantastic artistic fashion statement with  sculptured shapes pushing all the boundaries.

On Pedder, Hong Kong is one of three stores worldwide to stock the collection, with Dover Street Market in London and Maxfield in Los Angeles. On Pedder is beyond fabulous and is Asia’s foremost source of designer footwear, handbags, fine jewelry and fashion accessories making it the perfect spot for Nicholas Kirkwoods first retail space. 


http://www.onpedder.com/

On Pedder in Joyce Hong Kong

There will also be a Nicolas Kirkwood treat at London Fashion Week: Kirkwood will be launching an eight-day online pop-up shop, where his collaborations with Rodarte, Erdem, and Peter Pilotto will be available for pre-sale, with the promise of early delivery. So you have them before the shops do....perfect for the serious fashionista Moms!!

Photo book - Ruth Hofmann photography

A special photo book, complied from some of my favorite photos taken by Ruth Hofmann photography arrived yesterday. I was so excited to unpack the beautiful book which was presented in a black box with gold ribbon...nothing like great packaging to get you excited!!

Looking ever so chic in a high gloss cover which is perfect to protect the book as well as making an elegant statement on the coffee table.

I am over the moon to have such gorgeous photos of Sebastian...Ruth you are a star!! 

The book and cover

Ruth also offers photo story boards mounted on aluminum or canvas, cards and lots more, so be sure to ask her for details. http://www.hofmannphotography.com

Examples of the story boards can be seen below.

To die for... a girls got to dream!!

I thought I would dedicate a space on my page (below right) to beautiful design.... which generally costs a fortune but hey a girls got to dream!! Hope it inspires you to save, splurge or to find a similar look at a better price!:) 
So keep posted to see whats to come..

Hofmann Photography...

When the very talented Ruth Hofmann of Hofmann Photography asked me if Sebastian wouldn`t mind being a "guinea pig" for a baby shoot I was delighted. I have been trying to take some great pictures of Sebastian but now learnt it is best to leave it to the professionals!


Ruth arrived with some serious camera equipment and a very large bean bag...which ended up being the prop of the day as it created a little cocoon for Sebastian to snuggle in. At first I was nervous as I thought Sebastian may hate this new experience and scream his head off!!  Well, not my boy.....he loved the camera and we stood there amazed at how he smiled, coo..ed and ooo..ed, entertaining us all. He even fell asleep on cue, allowing Ruth to slowly move him into various positions... working the camera even in his sleep! What a natural !:)

I am thrilled with the outcome of the photos, Ruth was a true professional and a star with Sebastian. He felt so at ease with her while she captured sensational and special moments which Philipp and I will cherish forever.  

In order to get an idea of her style please view some of my favorite photos through Ruth`s website  www.hofmannphotography.com. 

Click on clients and enter the password highheelsandnappies.

Contact Ruth via email info@hofmannphotography.com to create your own special memories........Thanks Ruth for the gorgeous pictures!!

Art Basel- Switzerland

I would love to have gone to Art Basel last week but it is definitely not the place for a new born. So if like me you didn't make it, read about it on my sister in law`s fabulous blog. Parties, high heels and amazing art...... no nappies!!!:)

http://www.aperfectguide.se/jennyulving

Inspirational Moms - Kirsty Bertarelli

It was exciting to have a night out last night with my husband, we were invited to see a small showcase concert of Kirsty Bertarelli at the Kaufleuten in Zurich. Vip tickets I might add:) 

Kirsty is a talented song writer and singer and now at 38 and 3 children she has made her dreams come true and launched her own album called Elusive. You might have heard her hit song on the radio "Don`t say" or the song "Black Coffee" which she wrote for the group All Saints. It was a very personal concert with her family cheering her own next to us...she sang a sweet song which she wrote for her little girl which got me all choked up...unfortunately the only song I will be singing for Sebastian is a good night lullaby.... although you never know!!!:)) 

She did a fabulous job, great voice and she looked amazing! She was wearing one of my favorite designers at the moment, Balmain. Incredible sequin pants and killer boots both selling at www.netaporter.com. Pants are over £3000 so you better be in the mood for a serious fashion splurge!

Grace Kelly - Be inspired by the hollywood icon

If you are in London before the September 26th you must go and see the spectacular wardrobe of the world`s most enduring fashion icon, Grace Kelly. The exhibition is at the Victoria and Albert Museum and it just opened this weekend. If you do manage to attend please share some impressions on my blog as doubt I will be able to get there.

I always find it very interesting how exhibitions effect the fashion trends... and Princess Grace`s impact on fashion is just as strong today as it was in the 1950`s. Her classic yet glamorous look influenced the very feminine trends of Spring Summer 10 and the more restrained and minimal trends which are seen on the Autumn Winter 10  Catwalks. Classic cuts, ladylike accessories including pearls, long gloves and hats will be a must!

So watch premium brands such as Louis Vuitton and Prada to show you the key ladylike silhouettes for next season. Select classic items such as the pencil skirt which will be easily found at more accessible brands and add your own sense of style with directional accessories.