08.08.2011- Monday Must-haves: tba edition

I was all set to put together a 'Must-haves' post for today, but as soon as I saw these lookbook images for tba's AW11 collection, my planned post went out of the window! Back in April I blogged about having a sneaky press day preview of the collection, and have since been waiting with baited breath for the lookbook showcasing the full range of designs for AW11. I fear like I'm starting to sound a bit like a broken record where my love for this label is concerned, but I can't help but adore every collection they produce. So, with this in mind, this week's 'Monday Must-haves' post is dedicated to these gorgeous pieces which have firmly cemented themselves at the top of my wishlist for the new season:

Eva Dress

Gemma Dress

Ivana Blouse

Katya Dress

Yina Dress

Aimee Coat

So cute, right? You can have a look at the whole collection on tba's facebook page. I'm off to start saving my pennies!

What do you think of tba's AW11 looks? Are you a fan of the label?

(Image credit: tba.)

29.01.2011- tba SS11

I've posted before about my love for tba's designs, and, when I saw these images from their SS11 lookbook, I just had to share:

Not only are all the individual pieces from this collection beautiful (I especially love the Sam Tunic in the fourth picture), but the way each look has been styled is exceptional. I love Binbin McNiven's fusion of 20's inspired detail (geometric collars, ankle socks and pretty prints) with a 70's sensibility (centre partings, floppy hats and oversize sunglasses). Hurry up spring!

What do you think of tba's SS11 collection? Are you a fan of the label?

(Image credit: tba on facebook.)

12.08.2010- To Be Adorable

Regular readers will know that I love tba, a label created by British based stylist Binbin McNiven. For Autumn/Winter 2010, McNiven has come up with another beautifully kooky collection, which again features the trademark Peter Pan collar seen in previous collections, as well as incorporating pom-pom detailing and luxurious fabrics such as silk and velvet.

McNiven's approach to creating her collections, is, in her own words, 'to design clothes that make people feel special.' With an already rapidly growing fan base, tba looks set to go from strength to strength over the coming months, and, with a winter collection as cute as this, I can't say I'm surprised. I'm already writing my Autumn/Winter tba wish list!

To view the whole Autumn/Winter collection, visit tba on facebook, ASOS and Urban Outfitters.

(Image credit: tba on facebook.)

13.01.2010- To Be Adored

To Be Adored (or tba) is a label which has been on my radar for a while now, since I first became aware of their clothing after seeing it in Urban Outfitters last year. Their autumn winter collection fused school-girl chic which sophisticated scallop hem detailing and evoked a strong 60's feel, particularly in their swing coats and cardigans with contrasting buttons. Both on the red carpet and in fashion editorials last season, tba established a strong following...

Although I was sorely tempted to purchase the navy blue dress as worn by Ophelia Lovibond above, my indecision (and the fact that the dress sold out pretty much as soon as it was included in Urban Outfitters' Boutique sale) sadly meant that my wardrobe was minus a tba frock. However, having now seen the Spring/Summer collection, I am once again lusting after their beautiful pieces. Inspired by Mia Farrow and her onscreen performances (specifically in Rosemary's Baby and The Great Gatsby), the collection fuses together two of the season's key trends: nudes and metallics and feels effortlessly modern but simultaneously timeless. Here are some of my favourite pieces:

 

 

I love the combination of the romantic colour palette with the military buttons to give the shirt dress a harder edge, and the maxi dress would be perfect to wear on holiday. I may just have to treat myself this time!

To find out more about the collection and look up stockists, vist ilovetba.co.uk.

(Image credit: ilovetba.co.uk, Urban Outfitters and ASOS.)