The third annual RozAwards will be taking place on New Year's Day at 4pm GMT (UK time), 11am EST (New York Time), 8am PST (California time). I hope you can join in.
The awards are hosted by @RozFashionista on Twitter. Follow the #RozAwards hashtag and discuss your favourites from the below categories as they are announced by @RozAwards on the day.
I will present my personal nominees and winners, and invite everybody to do the same. It is more of an informal discussion and reflection on the year rather than specifically being my thoughts.
The categories are:
Favourite high-end fashion designer of the year
Favourite affordable designer of the year
Favourite accessories designer of the year
Favourite shoes of 2014
Favourite bag of 2014
Your favourite purchase of the year
Favourite online store this year
Favourite store this year
Favourite trend this year
Favourite red carpet look this year
Favourite model of the year
Favourite blog or Instagram of the year
2013 Roz Awards - Part 3
Oh, hello! In part one we looked at best bags, best collection and more, while in part two we reflected on best blog, best store, and best fashion book.
In the concluding part of my review of the 2013 Roz Awards, we cover celebrity style both on and off the red carpet, trends and fashion faux pas. Scroll towards the end of this article to see thoughts on what’s in store for next year’s awards.
Best Celebrity Style
My Nominees: Olivia Palermo, Victoria Beckham
My Favourite: Olivia Palermo
Contributors’ Favourites:
@kul7 has to be olivia palermo
@KatePinkSmith probably Sarah Jessica Parker actually. Very varied. Can wear anything with panache. Not afraid to experiment
@ambarinahasan Not so sure about celeb style, there's so much stylist input, not sure how much it reflects celeb's own style :(
@snobgirl hmm this is a difficult one but putting aside the fabulous work stylists do I would vote for @victoriabeckham #rozawards
@PRFashionBeauty: Fave celeb style - I cannot get enough of the #OlsenTwins #RozAwards pic.twitter.com/8qdIH4g8lo
@TKFashnOutlook Although she’s not a major celebrity but Oliva Palermo is one and the other fave celeb is Kerry Washington
@CarolinaOgliaro Olivia Palermo rules!!
@pradajunky I do like @garypeppergirl style 'favourite celebrity style'
Favourite Red Carpet Look of 2013
My Nominees: Keira Knightley in Mary Katrantzou at ‘Can a Song Save Your Life’ premiere, Nicole Kidman in L’Wrenn Scott at Cannes Film Festival, Jennifer Lawrence in Dior at The Oscars
My Favourite: Keira Knightly in Mary Katrantzou. Such a flattering dress and a fun vibe.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@jonnystylist: @petraonstyle Jennifer was on my list for the Oscars wearing Dior #rozawards
@AmbarinaHasan @rozfashionista Loved Rihanna's red dress at the Grammies this year! #rozawards
@snobgirl @rozfashionista so many red carpet looks - few are better than Jennifer Lawrence in Dior at the Oscars #rozawards
Favourite 2013 Trend
My Nominees: Minimalist Shoe Silhouettes, Fluted Skirts
My Favourite: Minimalist Shoe Silhouettes
Contributors’ Favourites:
@KatePinkSmith: @rozfashionista oxblood colour way for AW. And always monochrome. That never goes out of style. Classy.
@petraonstyle: #2013trend love(d) the oversized coats and the new suit; structured slim pencil skirts and fitted jackets. #rozawards
@jonnystylist: @rozfashionista Window pane prints, bright winter coats, camel coats, over the knee boots. #rozawards
@CarolinaOgliaro: @rozfashionista minimalist shoes definetely! #rozawards
@atorissigirl: @rozfashionista I was a fan of the single sole heels #rozawards
@SJ_Selina: @rozfashionista The statement sweater - love them! #rozawards
@chi_socialite: @rozfashionista Loving the stripes this spring! #rozawards
@AmbarinaHasan: @rozfashionista Love a good fluted skirt - hides a multitude of sins! #rozawards #trend
@kul7: Luxe leather and low heels
@snobgirl: @rozfashionista this is a tough one - I vote for the minimalist trend comeback. Did anyone say Celine? #rozawards
Biggest Fashion Faux Pas
My Nominees: Miley Cyrus for pretty much everything, Kim Kardashian for her Hermes hatchet job, Dolce & Gabbana for that black lace dress they wheel out every season
My Winner: Miley Cyrus. Kim Kardashian misses out as I vowed never to use ‘Kim Kardashian’ and ‘Fashion’ in the same sentence
Contributors’ Favourites:
@thousandfabrics: @rozfashionista Miley Cyrus - all year every outfit #rozawards #fashionfauxpas
@SamTomlin5: @rozawards @chi_socialite that bloody red string leotard Miley wore! Just plain wrong #RozAwards
@chi_socialite: Kanye West
@atorissigirl: @rozfashionista Birkins with hideous painting on them #rozawards
@jonnystylist: @atorissigirl @rozfashionista I'll 2nd this one! What a terrible crime to paint a Birkin! Is nothing sacred? #rozawards
@KatePinkSmith: @rozfashionista anything KK wears / does. Don't get me started on the Birkin..... #rozawards
@kul7: @rozfashionista nd final nomination for fashion faux pas . #rozawards kaynye and madonna
So, that’s the Roz Awards done and dusted for another year. Next year it’ll be back, sort of – it’ll probably be called the Rozzies or something more inspired due to its tendency to trend on Twitter.
I will likely change some of the categories, too. @JonnyStylist made a few suggestions for some extras, one of which – Favourite Fashion Book – I used, the rest unfortunately I didn’t have time to include.
The ‘Best Collection’ designer was one a lot of people struggled to whittle down to one, as did I. So I will have a think about how best to sub-categorise that.
The ‘Best Celebrity Style’ category was divisive as a lot of people highlighted the fact that it’s more of a battle of the stylists rather than a battle of celebrities. I agree, actually, although I always look at celebrities as clotheshorses in this respect, but nevertheless, I’ll drop this category next year but will keep ‘Best Red Carpet Look’.
Finally, the categories I loved were ‘Best Blogger’ and ‘Best Instagram’ – it introduced a lot of new bloggers/tweeps to myself and I know to a lot of participants, too. That said, for me at least it was hard choosing a single blogger, much to Style on the Couch’s disappointment. It was basically a coin-toss between her and the other nominees, but I’m happy she got a lot of love from other tweeps.
Finally, the awards clocked in at 2hrs 21min – interested to know whether this is too long for people. It almost broke me and my retweet button. But I think it’s nice to have people dipping in and out.
If you have any suggestions, please tweet me at @rozfashionista. This blog is basically a barren wasteland for most of the year so there’s no guarantee I’ll see your comments.
Finally; big, huge, soppy thanks to everyone who got involved on the night and since. I really appreciate it – Roz Awards only works because people get involved.
In the concluding part of my review of the 2013 Roz Awards, we cover celebrity style both on and off the red carpet, trends and fashion faux pas. Scroll towards the end of this article to see thoughts on what’s in store for next year’s awards.
Best Celebrity Style
My Nominees: Olivia Palermo, Victoria Beckham
My Favourite: Olivia Palermo
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| The Olsen Twins, PR Fashion Beauty's winners |
@kul7 has to be olivia palermo
@KatePinkSmith probably Sarah Jessica Parker actually. Very varied. Can wear anything with panache. Not afraid to experiment
@ambarinahasan Not so sure about celeb style, there's so much stylist input, not sure how much it reflects celeb's own style :(
@snobgirl hmm this is a difficult one but putting aside the fabulous work stylists do I would vote for @victoriabeckham #rozawards
@PRFashionBeauty: Fave celeb style - I cannot get enough of the #OlsenTwins #RozAwards pic.twitter.com/8qdIH4g8lo
@TKFashnOutlook Although she’s not a major celebrity but Oliva Palermo is one and the other fave celeb is Kerry Washington
@CarolinaOgliaro Olivia Palermo rules!!
@pradajunky I do like @garypeppergirl style 'favourite celebrity style'
Favourite Red Carpet Look of 2013
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| Nicole Kidman in L'Wrenn Scott |
My Favourite: Keira Knightly in Mary Katrantzou. Such a flattering dress and a fun vibe.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@jonnystylist: @petraonstyle Jennifer was on my list for the Oscars wearing Dior #rozawards
@AmbarinaHasan @rozfashionista Loved Rihanna's red dress at the Grammies this year! #rozawards
@snobgirl @rozfashionista so many red carpet looks - few are better than Jennifer Lawrence in Dior at the Oscars #rozawards
Favourite 2013 Trend
My Nominees: Minimalist Shoe Silhouettes, Fluted Skirts
My Favourite: Minimalist Shoe Silhouettes
Contributors’ Favourites:
@KatePinkSmith: @rozfashionista oxblood colour way for AW. And always monochrome. That never goes out of style. Classy.
@petraonstyle: #2013trend love(d) the oversized coats and the new suit; structured slim pencil skirts and fitted jackets. #rozawards
@jonnystylist: @rozfashionista Window pane prints, bright winter coats, camel coats, over the knee boots. #rozawards
@CarolinaOgliaro: @rozfashionista minimalist shoes definetely! #rozawards
@atorissigirl: @rozfashionista I was a fan of the single sole heels #rozawards
@SJ_Selina: @rozfashionista The statement sweater - love them! #rozawards
@chi_socialite: @rozfashionista Loving the stripes this spring! #rozawards
@AmbarinaHasan: @rozfashionista Love a good fluted skirt - hides a multitude of sins! #rozawards #trend
@kul7: Luxe leather and low heels
@snobgirl: @rozfashionista this is a tough one - I vote for the minimalist trend comeback. Did anyone say Celine? #rozawards
Biggest Fashion Faux Pas
My Nominees: Miley Cyrus for pretty much everything, Kim Kardashian for her Hermes hatchet job, Dolce & Gabbana for that black lace dress they wheel out every season
My Winner: Miley Cyrus. Kim Kardashian misses out as I vowed never to use ‘Kim Kardashian’ and ‘Fashion’ in the same sentence
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| A beautiful bag is somewhere under that paint. |
@thousandfabrics: @rozfashionista Miley Cyrus - all year every outfit #rozawards #fashionfauxpas
@SamTomlin5: @rozawards @chi_socialite that bloody red string leotard Miley wore! Just plain wrong #RozAwards
@chi_socialite: Kanye West
@atorissigirl: @rozfashionista Birkins with hideous painting on them #rozawards
@jonnystylist: @atorissigirl @rozfashionista I'll 2nd this one! What a terrible crime to paint a Birkin! Is nothing sacred? #rozawards
@KatePinkSmith: @rozfashionista anything KK wears / does. Don't get me started on the Birkin..... #rozawards
@kul7: @rozfashionista nd final nomination for fashion faux pas . #rozawards kaynye and madonna
So, that’s the Roz Awards done and dusted for another year. Next year it’ll be back, sort of – it’ll probably be called the Rozzies or something more inspired due to its tendency to trend on Twitter.
I will likely change some of the categories, too. @JonnyStylist made a few suggestions for some extras, one of which – Favourite Fashion Book – I used, the rest unfortunately I didn’t have time to include.
The ‘Best Collection’ designer was one a lot of people struggled to whittle down to one, as did I. So I will have a think about how best to sub-categorise that.
The ‘Best Celebrity Style’ category was divisive as a lot of people highlighted the fact that it’s more of a battle of the stylists rather than a battle of celebrities. I agree, actually, although I always look at celebrities as clotheshorses in this respect, but nevertheless, I’ll drop this category next year but will keep ‘Best Red Carpet Look’.
Finally, the categories I loved were ‘Best Blogger’ and ‘Best Instagram’ – it introduced a lot of new bloggers/tweeps to myself and I know to a lot of participants, too. That said, for me at least it was hard choosing a single blogger, much to Style on the Couch’s disappointment. It was basically a coin-toss between her and the other nominees, but I’m happy she got a lot of love from other tweeps.
Finally, the awards clocked in at 2hrs 21min – interested to know whether this is too long for people. It almost broke me and my retweet button. But I think it’s nice to have people dipping in and out.
If you have any suggestions, please tweet me at @rozfashionista. This blog is basically a barren wasteland for most of the year so there’s no guarantee I’ll see your comments.
Finally; big, huge, soppy thanks to everyone who got involved on the night and since. I really appreciate it – Roz Awards only works because people get involved.
2013 Roz Awards - Part 2
So, where were we? Part one of my Roz Awards write-up looked at the contributions in categories ranging from best shoe, to best purchase, to best collection. Here we plumb the depths of categories such as best collaboration, best blog and we also talk shopping. Of course.
Although more and more people were contributing, I may have missed tweets was rationing retweets, plus Twitter had blocked me using Hootsuite due to the amount of tweets from my accounts.
Best Collaboration of 2013
My Nominees: Isabel Marant for H&M, Phillip Lim 3.1 for Target
My Favourite: Isabel Marant for H&M - I thought Isabel and H&M were a good fit, although I really am not a fan of collaborations generally.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@chi_socialite really loved the campaign for the Prabal Gurung x Targer collab. It was really cool how they got different cities involved
@AmbarinaHasan: easily Isabel Marant with H&M!!!! #collaboration
@SJ_Selina: @MissNadiaNaz Philip Lim x Target love my pieces!
@thousandfabrics: @MissNadiaNaz Agree Tabitha Simmons x Toms and Prabal Gurung x Target
@CarolinaOgliaro: hands up for Isabel! Agree with you (best collab)
@mCATWALK: Chiming in with everyone else for 'Isabel Marant for H&M'. For men, Sibling x Topman was great
@SamTomlin5: h&m Isabel Marant http://pic.twitter.com/1f9ZQP4ysG
@LouboutinJools: @LeChoixTrois tis true - Marant pour H&M was even more perfect than we imagined it could be :)
@MissNadiaNaz: agree Phillip lime target and Isabel marant pour h&m but again Tabitha Simons for Toms! Insane year for collabs!
@LeChoixTrois: Add Tom's & Tabitha Simmons, Lacroix & Petit Bateau and I'm happy! Meadham Kirchoff for TopShop should be there too
@jonnystylist: I liked the Phillip Lim collection for Target. Nice pieces for fashionistas on every budget!
Best Blog of 2013
My Nominees: Shoerazzi, The Skinny Blonde Girl, Style on the Couch
My Favourite: The Skinny Blonde Girl - beautiful design and photography, plus absorbing content with a perfect mix of beauty and style
Contributors’ Favourites:
@jonnystylist: @chloeconspiracy is my favorite fashion blogger. She always has hot tips on sales and her outfit posts are fab!
@fashionbeautetc: my fave fashion blog of 2013 was http://styleonthecouch.com
@CarolinaOgliaro: she is the one and only winner @StyleOnTheCouch <3 p="">
@chi_socialite: I'll go with some of my local faves @ChiCityFashion & @ChiStreetStyle.....@ShoeRazzi is a great shoe blog
@TheMadamEditor: Atlantic pacific. She wears clothes well.
@AmbarinaHasan: predictable, but The Sartorialist #rozwards #fashionblog
@snobgirl: I still love @ManRepeller - great combo fashion/humour- and have to shout out @fashionfoiegras too
@PRFashionBeauty: Fave fashion blogs - @clubfashionista @ChiaraFerragni @fashionfoiegras -
Best Instagram of 2013
My Nominees: Oscar PR Girl, Shoe Razzi, Ambarina Hasan
My Favourite: Shoe Razzi - perfect mix of shoe pics, personal style pics and pics of Ashley modelling her heels
Contributors’ Favourites:
@pradajunky: oooh yes love @AmbarinaHasan instagram Makeup and cute kittys
@KatePinkSmith: fave Instagram are always @StephyGill & @ReallyRee. Varied posts. Fabulous x
@petraonstyle: #favoriteInstagram – lushing over marina in wonderland’s photos! http://instagram.com/marina_in_wonderland …
@CarolinaOgliaro: is by Eleonora Carisi at @eleonora_grazia_it so effortelessy chic
@MissNadiaNaz: Love @chique_le_frique Instagram account and always @miraduma because she's amazing!
@snobgirl: favourite Instagram has got to be @OscarPRGirl
@jonnystylist: @OscarPRGirl @ShoeRazzi @AmbarinaHasan I second the @ShoeRazzi, and also nominate @hashtagdoggietreats on instagram.
@PRFashionBeauty: Fave @instagram - @KyleEditor @Caradelevingne @bryanboy http://instagram.com/p/io2ZyJpi3J/
@CarolinaOgliaro: Can I nominee all of your #bagporn and #shoeporn pins?!
@CarolinaOgliaro: is by Eleonora Carisi at @eleonora_grazia_it so effortelessy chic
Best Online Store of 2013
My Nominees: Luisaviaroma, MyTheresa, Net-a-Porter
My Favourite: Net-a-Porter – exceptional customer service and a great range of products
Contributors’ Favourites:
@CarolinaOgliaro: this is so hard... LuisaViaRoma has so many fab stuffs but Net-A-Porter has EVERYTHING!!
@MissNadiaNaz: Best Online stores go to @NETAPORTER @MATCHESFASHION and @BrownsFashion my go to online stores 😍❤️s
@atorissigirl: I nominate Net-a-Porter & their sister store The Outnet...love them
@SamTomlin5: high street @ZARA hands down
@SamTomlin5: high end @NETAPORTER
@jonnystylist: For a men's perspective I'll nominate @MRPORTERLIVE @SSENSE #rozwards
@KatePinkSmith: probably @MATCHESFASHION closely followed by @donnaidadenim for great sales, great navigation & experience
@AmbarinaHasan: Best online store, yet again, @NETAPORTER, for selection, sizing information, delivery and returns policy
@KatePinkSmith: @jonnystylist I vote my coffee table book right in front of me! #Fendi #FaveFashionBook http://pic.twitter.com/JSA46q1wXz
@snobgirl: I would nominate @merci as a newcomer and @mytheresa_com as the best online store
@AmbarinaHasan: other favourites incl @MATCHESFASHION @BrownsFashion and @mytheresa_com #onlineshoppingaddict
@PRFashionBeauty: Best online stores! @NETAPORTER - @Harrods - @HarveyNichols
@LeChoixTrois: netaporter #nodoubt
Best Store of 2013
(ie, stores with a high street presence)
My Nominees: Charlotte Olympia, Selfridges, Browns Fashion
My Favourite: Browns Fashion - superb customer service; always reply to emails and have been so helpful for me as a bride-to-be.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@MissNadiaNaz: @LeChoixTrois I'm getting into @Avenue32 I predict great things for them in 2014
@LeChoixTrois: I like @Avenue32 as well. Very inspiring and great selection of brands. Not the usual
@CarolinaOgliaro: I love @Selfridges , I lost myself in it
@KatePinkSmith gotta be @Harrods. ultimate #OneStopShop. Though @houseoffraser Manchester too. #FaveStore
@TheMadamEditor: & Other stories. Such a cool vibe. And it's not so fashiony.
@AmbarinaHasan: high street fave? Zara and TopShop, with a mention for And Other Stories too x
@snobgirl: high st aside for me the best store is still @LibertyLondon - I almost never leave without buying
@atorissigirl: for me it's the Chicago Burberry, for the architecture alone...building is beautiful! pic.twitter.com/kQeU5D0VI0
Best Sale of 2013
My Nominees: Matches, Outnet’s Clearance Sale, MyTheresa
My Favourite: Matches - they were one of the first to blink and had a good range and discounts off the bat.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@KatePinkSmith: @MATCHESFASHION & @donnaidadenim. Though @Harrods in store is brilliant! #BestSale
rt @snobgirl: favourite sale goes hands down to @Selfridges - can anyone even beat their slogans? #ididntfindititfoundme
@atorissigirl: 100% agree with [Roz] for @THEOUTNET
@snobgirl: online mention goes to @THEOUTNET for their clearance sale - clever use of a countdown
@MissNadiaNaz: Best sale goes to @Harrods @Selfridges and @MATCHESFASHION because they put brilliant stock out
@AmbarinaHasan: FAVE SALE is @BrownsFashion - for dress & cashmere selection - @TemperleyLondon for fantastic party wear
@AmbarinaHasan: Also bought fab beauty sale bits from @Space_NK & @cultbeauty !! (just getting some beauty into the awards!) x
@CarolinaOgliaro: @THEOUTNET all life long!
@snobgirl: @AmbarinaHasan totally agree re @Space_NK on the beauty front - unbeatable customer service cc
@KatePinkSmith: @STYLISA there's only 1 winner. Hands down. @Harrods #SocialMedia
Best Fashion Book
As suggested by @JonnyStylist
My Favourite: Tamara Mellon ‘In My Shoes’ - I found her anecdotes about the fashion industry engrossing - a fascinating read.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@petraonstyle: #fashionbook The Vogue Factor by @KirstieClements
@AmbarinaHasan: Fave fashion book - this one, I was featured in it hahaha! @FStyleology http://pic.twitter.com/5JfChjjtxM
@jonnystylist: definitely Tamara Mellon's book "In My Shoes"
@KatePinkSmith: @TamaraMellon totally gotta read that. Everyone that's read it had loved it #FaveFashionBook
@petraonstyle: same! @AmbarinaHasan @jonnystylist Just clicked to buy Tamara Mellon's book, so many recs !
@TKFashnOutlook: My favorite fashion book Grace Coddington's A Memoir!
@snobgirl: best fashion book has to be any published by @Sartorialist as a source of constant inspiration for timeless style
@SJ_Selina: has to be my Mario De Janeiro Testino book I know it's old but he personally signed mine http://pic.twitter.com/2I3RQVuD7Y
Thank you again to everyone who came along and contributed for generally being brilliant. The final part of my Roz Awards review will be published tomorrow, along with details for the next awards.
Although more and more people were contributing, I may have missed tweets was rationing retweets, plus Twitter had blocked me using Hootsuite due to the amount of tweets from my accounts.
Best Collaboration of 2013
My Nominees: Isabel Marant for H&M, Phillip Lim 3.1 for Target
My Favourite: Isabel Marant for H&M - I thought Isabel and H&M were a good fit, although I really am not a fan of collaborations generally.
Contributors’ Favourites:
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| Isabel Marant (SamTomlin5) |
@AmbarinaHasan: easily Isabel Marant with H&M!!!! #collaboration
@SJ_Selina: @MissNadiaNaz Philip Lim x Target love my pieces!
@thousandfabrics: @MissNadiaNaz Agree Tabitha Simmons x Toms and Prabal Gurung x Target
@CarolinaOgliaro: hands up for Isabel! Agree with you (best collab)
@mCATWALK: Chiming in with everyone else for 'Isabel Marant for H&M'. For men, Sibling x Topman was great
@SamTomlin5: h&m Isabel Marant http://pic.twitter.com/1f9ZQP4ysG
@LouboutinJools: @LeChoixTrois tis true - Marant pour H&M was even more perfect than we imagined it could be :)
@MissNadiaNaz: agree Phillip lime target and Isabel marant pour h&m but again Tabitha Simons for Toms! Insane year for collabs!
@LeChoixTrois: Add Tom's & Tabitha Simmons, Lacroix & Petit Bateau and I'm happy! Meadham Kirchoff for TopShop should be there too
@jonnystylist: I liked the Phillip Lim collection for Target. Nice pieces for fashionistas on every budget!
Best Blog of 2013
My Nominees: Shoerazzi, The Skinny Blonde Girl, Style on the Couch
My Favourite: The Skinny Blonde Girl - beautiful design and photography, plus absorbing content with a perfect mix of beauty and style
Contributors’ Favourites:
@jonnystylist: @chloeconspiracy is my favorite fashion blogger. She always has hot tips on sales and her outfit posts are fab!
@fashionbeautetc: my fave fashion blog of 2013 was http://styleonthecouch.com
@CarolinaOgliaro: she is the one and only winner @StyleOnTheCouch <3 p="">
@chi_socialite: I'll go with some of my local faves @ChiCityFashion & @ChiStreetStyle.....@ShoeRazzi is a great shoe blog
@TheMadamEditor: Atlantic pacific. She wears clothes well.
@AmbarinaHasan: predictable, but The Sartorialist #rozwards #fashionblog
@snobgirl: I still love @ManRepeller - great combo fashion/humour- and have to shout out @fashionfoiegras too
@PRFashionBeauty: Fave fashion blogs - @clubfashionista @ChiaraFerragni @fashionfoiegras -
Best Instagram of 2013
My Nominees: Oscar PR Girl, Shoe Razzi, Ambarina Hasan
My Favourite: Shoe Razzi - perfect mix of shoe pics, personal style pics and pics of Ashley modelling her heels
Contributors’ Favourites:
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| Ashley from ShoeRazzi |
@KatePinkSmith: fave Instagram are always @StephyGill & @ReallyRee. Varied posts. Fabulous x
@petraonstyle: #favoriteInstagram – lushing over marina in wonderland’s photos! http://instagram.com/marina_in_wonderland …
@CarolinaOgliaro: is by Eleonora Carisi at @eleonora_grazia_it so effortelessy chic
@MissNadiaNaz: Love @chique_le_frique Instagram account and always @miraduma because she's amazing!
@snobgirl: favourite Instagram has got to be @OscarPRGirl
@jonnystylist: @OscarPRGirl @ShoeRazzi @AmbarinaHasan I second the @ShoeRazzi, and also nominate @hashtagdoggietreats on instagram.
@PRFashionBeauty: Fave @instagram - @KyleEditor @Caradelevingne @bryanboy http://instagram.com/p/io2ZyJpi3J/
@CarolinaOgliaro: Can I nominee all of your #bagporn and #shoeporn pins?!
@CarolinaOgliaro: is by Eleonora Carisi at @eleonora_grazia_it so effortelessy chic
Best Online Store of 2013
My Nominees: Luisaviaroma, MyTheresa, Net-a-Porter
My Favourite: Net-a-Porter – exceptional customer service and a great range of products
Contributors’ Favourites:
@CarolinaOgliaro: this is so hard... LuisaViaRoma has so many fab stuffs but Net-A-Porter has EVERYTHING!!
@MissNadiaNaz: Best Online stores go to @NETAPORTER @MATCHESFASHION and @BrownsFashion my go to online stores 😍❤️s
@atorissigirl: I nominate Net-a-Porter & their sister store The Outnet...love them
@SamTomlin5: high street @ZARA hands down
@SamTomlin5: high end @NETAPORTER
@jonnystylist: For a men's perspective I'll nominate @MRPORTERLIVE @SSENSE #rozwards
@KatePinkSmith: probably @MATCHESFASHION closely followed by @donnaidadenim for great sales, great navigation & experience
@AmbarinaHasan: Best online store, yet again, @NETAPORTER, for selection, sizing information, delivery and returns policy
@KatePinkSmith: @jonnystylist I vote my coffee table book right in front of me! #Fendi #FaveFashionBook http://pic.twitter.com/JSA46q1wXz
@snobgirl: I would nominate @merci as a newcomer and @mytheresa_com as the best online store
@AmbarinaHasan: other favourites incl @MATCHESFASHION @BrownsFashion and @mytheresa_com #onlineshoppingaddict
@PRFashionBeauty: Best online stores! @NETAPORTER - @Harrods - @HarveyNichols
@LeChoixTrois: netaporter #nodoubt
Best Store of 2013
(ie, stores with a high street presence)
My Nominees: Charlotte Olympia, Selfridges, Browns Fashion
My Favourite: Browns Fashion - superb customer service; always reply to emails and have been so helpful for me as a bride-to-be.
Contributors’ Favourites:
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| Burberry, as voted for by Atorissigirl |
@LeChoixTrois: I like @Avenue32 as well. Very inspiring and great selection of brands. Not the usual
@CarolinaOgliaro: I love @Selfridges , I lost myself in it
@KatePinkSmith gotta be @Harrods. ultimate #OneStopShop. Though @houseoffraser Manchester too. #FaveStore
@TheMadamEditor: & Other stories. Such a cool vibe. And it's not so fashiony.
@AmbarinaHasan: high street fave? Zara and TopShop, with a mention for And Other Stories too x
@snobgirl: high st aside for me the best store is still @LibertyLondon - I almost never leave without buying
@atorissigirl: for me it's the Chicago Burberry, for the architecture alone...building is beautiful! pic.twitter.com/kQeU5D0VI0
Best Sale of 2013
My Nominees: Matches, Outnet’s Clearance Sale, MyTheresa
My Favourite: Matches - they were one of the first to blink and had a good range and discounts off the bat.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@KatePinkSmith: @MATCHESFASHION & @donnaidadenim. Though @Harrods in store is brilliant! #BestSale
rt @snobgirl: favourite sale goes hands down to @Selfridges - can anyone even beat their slogans? #ididntfindititfoundme
@atorissigirl: 100% agree with [Roz] for @THEOUTNET
@snobgirl: online mention goes to @THEOUTNET for their clearance sale - clever use of a countdown
@MissNadiaNaz: Best sale goes to @Harrods @Selfridges and @MATCHESFASHION because they put brilliant stock out
@AmbarinaHasan: FAVE SALE is @BrownsFashion - for dress & cashmere selection - @TemperleyLondon for fantastic party wear
@AmbarinaHasan: Also bought fab beauty sale bits from @Space_NK & @cultbeauty !! (just getting some beauty into the awards!) x
@CarolinaOgliaro: @THEOUTNET all life long!
@snobgirl: @AmbarinaHasan totally agree re @Space_NK on the beauty front - unbeatable customer service cc
@KatePinkSmith: @STYLISA there's only 1 winner. Hands down. @Harrods #SocialMedia
Best Fashion Book
As suggested by @JonnyStylist
My Favourite: Tamara Mellon ‘In My Shoes’ - I found her anecdotes about the fashion industry engrossing - a fascinating read.
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| Ambarina's vote. |
@petraonstyle: #fashionbook The Vogue Factor by @KirstieClements
@AmbarinaHasan: Fave fashion book - this one, I was featured in it hahaha! @FStyleology http://pic.twitter.com/5JfChjjtxM
@jonnystylist: definitely Tamara Mellon's book "In My Shoes"
@KatePinkSmith: @TamaraMellon totally gotta read that. Everyone that's read it had loved it #FaveFashionBook
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| SJ_Selina's autographed Mario De Janeiro Testino book |
@petraonstyle: same! @AmbarinaHasan @jonnystylist Just clicked to buy Tamara Mellon's book, so many recs !
@TKFashnOutlook: My favorite fashion book Grace Coddington's A Memoir!
@snobgirl: best fashion book has to be any published by @Sartorialist as a source of constant inspiration for timeless style
@SJ_Selina: has to be my Mario De Janeiro Testino book I know it's old but he personally signed mine http://pic.twitter.com/2I3RQVuD7Y
Thank you again to everyone who came along and contributed for generally being brilliant. The final part of my Roz Awards review will be published tomorrow, along with details for the next awards.
2013 Roz Awards - Part 1
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| #RozAwards was the top trending topic |
I started the Roz Awards last year so that I could share my reflections on the previous twelve months in fashion, but to also give people the opportunity to join in and tweet about their favourite shoes, bags, collections and moments that made the year special.
Like last year, #RozAwards was Twitter’s top trending topic, and like last year, it was the contributions of dozens of people on Twitter that make the awards what they are. So thanks for that.
The next Roz Awards will be on 1st January 2015. In the meantime, please see my Roz Awards Pinterest board for more Roz Awards coverage.
Best Shoes of 2013
My Nominees: Louboutin ‘So Kate’, Casadei ‘Blade’ sandals, Sophia Webster ‘Lilico’ sandals
My Winner: Louboutin ‘So Kate’ – Christian Louboutin wins for recreating the classic Pigalle.
Contributors’ Favourites:
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| Louboutin 'So Kate', the resounding winner of 'Best Shoes' |
@AmbarinaHasan Would like to nominate for best shoes 2013 Valentino Studded Patent Leather High Heels
@pradajunky: The first nominee for best shoes of 2013 is Chloe Susanna studded leather boots
@pradajunky The second nominee for best shoes of 2013 is Valentino Rockstuds
@pradajunky: My third nominee for best shoes of 2013 is Celine skaters
@petraonstyle: definitely the Christian Louboutin 'so kate' #favoriteshoeof2013
@jonnystylist: Christian Louboutin Definitely So Kate!
@TheMadamEditor: I'm taking Sophia Webster. It's unusually sexy.
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| Valentino 'Rock Stud', voted by Ambarina |
@LouboutinJools: totally agree with Loubies, but found Sophia Webster so exciting in 2013 :) Also loved Mollies http://pic.twitter.com/PjbYyn6k9u
@TKFashnOutlook: The So Kate Christian Louboutin is a winner for me
@Tille_fashion: Definitely Christian Louboutin 'So Kate' -
@Roseyg917: Christian Louboutin Definitely the 'so Kate' for me
@PRFashionBeauty: Christian Louboutin For #shoes!
@FashionBlag favs for me Casadei &!Tom Ford, Prada
@Tille_fashion: I would also like to nominate the Jimmy Choo Lottie suede sandal! simple in black
Best Bag of 2013
My Nominees: Mulberry ‘Kensal’, Saint Laurent ‘Classic Duffle 6’, Sophie Hulme envelope bag
My Winner: Sophie Hulme envelope bag
Contributors’ Favourites:
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| Emilio Pucci, voted for by Petra |
@CarolinaOgliaro Yves Saint Laurent Duffle 6. so classy and perfect for every occasion, love this one!
@FashionBlag: Mulberry Flower Mini Leather Shoulder Bag
@TheMadamEditor @LouboutinJools Seconded. SL ran a mean bag game in 2013 for all Hedi's foolishness #rozawards
@Tille_fashion: Reed Krakoff colour block leather tote
@SJ_Selina Sophie Hulme that ha my vote!
@petraonstyle Sophie Hulme definitely my winner
@pradajunky: My personal favourite and first nomination for best bag of 2013 is Goyard Saint Louis tote @rozawards #rozawards
@pradajunky: My second nomination for best bag of 2013 is @CHANEL Boy
@pradajunky: My third nomination for best bag of 2013 is Alexander McQueen Britanina Skull box clutch
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| Celine Trio Triumph, voted for by Nadia |
@kul7: [Saint Laurent’s Classic Duffle 6] is my favourite
@PRFashionBeauty: The Chanel Boy Bag gets my vote! #Chanel http://pic.twitter.com/0qZMbgPXfR
@CarolinaOgliaro also Paula Cademartori Faye bag stole my heart this year <3 p="">
@MissNadiaNaz also think the Celine Trio triumph this year! http://pic.twitter.com/xhAvSfydWE
Best Purchase of 2013
My Nominees: McQueen Oyster wedges, Lanvin skater dress, Walter Steiger sandals
My Winner: McQueen Oyster wedges – they win as they were steal of the century – I saved 80% courtesy of The Outnet
Contributors’ Favourites:
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| McQueen wedges, my personal winner |
@SJ_Selina tough! Favourite purchase my PS1 ❤ http://pic.twitter.com/XIlBIwbIpl
@pradajunky: My favourite purchase of 2013 was my Goyard Saint Louis tote
@TKFashnOutlook: My favorite 2013 purchase was a Sophie Theallet Shirt Dress
@KatePinkSmith: oh are we are on best buys? Defo my Second Day mohair gilet. Wear to death. Adore. http://pic.twitter.com/lWyOG4EPCM
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| Selena's PS1 |
@SJ_Selina: 2nd favourite purchases my Kenzo x Vans & Liberty x Vans - will cry when they wear out http://pic.twitter.com/8ViG10LYVK
@chi_socialite: My favorite purchase was this BCBG dress I bought last min for a wedding this summer http://pic.twitter.com/DmnJLy1GLx
@KatePinkSmith: #rozawards other best buys are the wax coated black Sally Second Day jeans from Black White Denim. Got 3 pairs now.
Best Collection of 2013
My Nominees: Valentin Yudashkin, Chalyan, Etro
My Winner: Valentin Yudashkin - wins - just - for the incredible detail and decedent palette of ambers and golds.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@jonnystylist I'll go ahead and throw my nominee out. Monique Lhuillier Spring 2014 RTW
@TheMadamEditor Michael Kors. Ss14 An elevation of the basics. Impeccable. I loved the ease and simplicity.
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| Valentin Yudashkin |
@thousandfabrics @jonnystylist Preen Fall 2013
@petraonstyle: [Valentin Yudashkin] was A-MA-ZING!
@MissNadiaNaz @rozfashionista best collection Christopher Kane SS13 and valentino AW13 it was all that tapestry detailing and collars
@LouboutinJools: I adored Simone Rocha this year - awww she started the whole pink coat crazy but I forgive her that!
@KatePinkSmith: Loved the Lanvin metallics http://pic.twitter.com/JAWpFwIICM
@atorissigirl I will say I was very impressed with Prabal Gurung's Spring 2014 collection
@MissNadiaNaz: @LeChoixTrois definitely think Valentino is taking over the world I'm excited about SS14 the renaissance revival!
@KatePinkSmith: Surprisingly loved Roberto Cavalli too http://pic.twitter.com/H8ZIFkVcA8
Best Accessories Designer of 2013
My Nominees: Charlotte Olympia, Casadei, Sophie Hulme
My Winner: Charlotte Olympia – Charlotte wins for strong narratives, great quality, plus her Itsy Bitsy, menswear and holiday collections were a triumph.
Contributors’ Favourites:
@LeChoixTrois Here we go: Sophie Hulme, Tabitha Simmons, Maria Black (great discovery!)
@LeChoixTrois O dear I forget Sophia Webster #obsession
@MissNadiaNaz: Accessories designer of the year has to be Hermes, Sophia Webster and of course Charlotte Olympia
@MissNadiaNaz: Oh and I forgot Tabitha Simons especially for the toms collaboration
@thousandfabrics I'd add Tabitha Simmons and Bottega Veneta
@atorissigirl Charlotte Olympia did have a great holiday collection
@LeChoixTrois small nominee, ready for world domination :D in accessoiries Mimiettoi. Love my teeth necklace
@AmbarinaHasan Love Charlotte Olympia for her quirky yet wearable designs
@jonnystylist Sophie Hulme I had Charlotte Olympia on my list!
@pradajunky: best accessories designer are CHANEL love all the jewelry HERMES scarves & jewelry gucci belts & hats.
@petraonstyle: @KatePinkSmith Michael Kors are pretty, love his bags!
@PRFashionBeauty: Anya Hindmarch does really decadent pieces. Fendi bag bugs have been cool handbag accessories! Last Hermes wrap bracelet. #RozAwards
Tomorrow I'll be posting the results from more categories, including Favourite Collaboration, Favourite Blog, Favourite Instagram, Favourite Online and High Street Store.
roz awards 2012
Here are the results of the first part of this year's #RozAwards. It's my chance to look back on the year and tweet my favourite designers, collections, blogs, stores and more, and the perfect platform for my followers on Twitter to do the same.
Thank you to everyone who joined in. The rest of the #RozAwards will take place on New Year's Day, the 1st of January at 5pm GMT (12noon EST).
Here are the results so far, as well as some of the tweets with your opinions:
favourite collection
My winner: A.F. Vandevorst: Loved the moody styling of vandevorst and continuation from a/w. wonderful draping, exquisite cuts and rich colours
Honourable mentions: Haider Ackermann, Carlos Miele, Barbara Bui
@MeredyA: @Burberry was my fav! Loved so many looks + best show.
@Velveteena16: My favorite collection was DKNY. It had my favorite colors (all dark). Skirts and jackets were amazing!
@HiFashionSherin: I'm going to be cliche: I loved McQueen SS13 - one of my faves for sure
@KatePinkSmith: that's a toughie. Think @ElieSaabWorld #rozawards. Beautiful shapes & lines and gorgeous luxury fabrics & floaty champagnes
@FromAtoStyle: Haider Ackermann
@blingmistress: My favourite would have to be Mary Katrantzou AW12 as I love the use of prints of everyday objects in higher end fashion :)
@MissNadiaNaz: I have to say fav collection was Chanel AW12 purely biased as I interned but the jewel tones and eyebrows!
favourite designer
My winner: Haider Ackermann: Every season Ackermann matures and bring something new to his trademark aesthetic. stunning silhouettes and layering
Honourable mentions: Ghesquiere at Balenciaga and Karl Largerfeld who had a great season
@meredya: Haider Ackermann + Olivier Rousteing. {I have two.}
@FromAtoStyle: agree [with Ackermann] and again @ElieSaabWorld
@meredya: Christopher Bailey and Karl are def honorable mentions for best designer
@meredya: I feel like I need to mention Raf too for best designer. Really pleased w/ his work at Dior.
@LouboutinJools: this is fun! best designer @RolandMouret - every piece is wearable & can be worn day to night & makes u feel fab #rozawards
@FromAtoStyle: love Raf at dior!
@Sanepy: I would have to go with @RebeccaMinkoff! From edgy to classy any day!
favourite accessories designer
My winner: Charlotte Olympia: She wins for her iconic designs, superior quality and strong narrative in her collections
Honourable mentions: Christian Louboutin, Sophie Hulme, and Herve van der Straeten. Louboutin's recent collections have really improved, while Sophie Hulme is an emerging designer worth keeping an eye on.
@KatePinkSmith: Fendi! Though not overall impressed SS13 tbh. Hmmmm need to think,....
@HiFashionSherin: It was a year for upcoming designers. Tahir Sultan, who showed at LFW for SS13 is one to watch. Incredible talent
@FromAtoStyle: @MichaelKors-- to die for bags!
@Velveteena16: tough one... So many great ones.. Love Charlotte Olympia shoes!
@Meredya: this is a hard category for me. I feel like bags and shoes should be separate.
@LouboutinJools: agree about Olympia - amazing & Fun! Still YSL tribs for me as the only heel you can wear all day
@blingmistress: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel (bags), Charlotte Olympia(shoes), Van Cleef (jewellery)
@ShanthiNelissen: I'm loving statement jewellery at the moment. Has to be Mawi
@blingmistress: I agree with Mawi! I loved their collection with Disney, got a few pieces from them :)
@SnobGirl: fav shoe designer is mr Rupert Sanderson. The way thy are made and the design is DIVINE
favourite shoe of 2012
My winner: Louboutin Equestria: Louboutin's A/W collection was very strong, and the Equestria has a unique look but timeless quality to it
@LouboutinJools: Valentino Rockstuds for me I think - amazing as a flat or as a kitten heel
@Meredya: Barbara Bui, Dior and Balmain shoes I loved!
@blingmistress: I'm with @LouboutinJools here . I am absolutely in love with my rockstud flats!
@Meredya: honorable mention is Ermanno Scervino wedges. Just some lovely shoes.
@Velveteena16: Louboutins of course, Charlotte Olympia, Valentino & YSL.. All make beautiful, exotic, wearable shoes!
@Reena_Rai: Shoes - Generally speaking, loved Balmain, Balenciaga and Kirkwood. Stand out shoes were Valentino studded flats
@Meredya: other notable mentions of course are Louboutin, Charlotte Olympia + Manolo - saw in so many 2012 shows.
@MissNadiaNaz: in with you guys best shoe purchase of the year rockstud flats!Took a year to find! #mybabies
favourite bag of 2012
My winner: 'Hamilton' by Michael by Michael Kors: I think the Hamilton is a nice, simple, timeless bag and affordable too – it really caught my eye, despite being from a diffusion line
@Meredya: I def sought after the @givenchy nightingale all year. Also, love Stella McCartney's bags as of lately.
@blingmistress: I think my fave would have to be the Chanel velvet boy bag(still cant find one :(
@Reena_Rai: Bags - a little underwhelmed to be honest. 3.1 Phillip Lim had a couple of nice bags. Sophie Hulme was everywhere this year
@Velveteena16: yes I know... Chanel, Celine... #rozawards
@Reena_Rai: But I really liked the Valentino studded tote. Nothing really stood out this year though
@HiFashionSherin: I secretly loved the Mulberry Lana Bag #rozawards Really stunning bag.
@KatePinkSmith: always the Chanel 2.55, not the hideous hoolahoop ones! Love the @YSL b&w Cabas chyc too
@Reena_Rai: The Boy bag is lovely, forgot about it for a second
@Velveteena16: oh so many of course can't forget @MichaelKors
favourite diffusion/affordable designer
My winner: B by Brian Atwood: Although not a clothing designer, I think a lot of B by Brian Atwood’s designs are more exciting than his main line
Honourable mentions: The Row, and Etoile Isabele Marant
@KatePinkSmith: MK By @MichaelKors #rozawards. Great line. So affordable, and some great pieces.
@Meredya: always love @DVF - she is the first who comes to mind.
@SnobGirl: My personal fav for affordable designer this year is either @Carven and @alice+olivia
@ShanthiNelissen I love Helmut Lang and Alexander Wang. Can dress up or down, day to night. The pieces all work together
@KatePinkSmith: @DVF great shout. Love her stuff. A real go to for me for Fabulous casual chic
@blingmistress: Definitely etoile isabel marant for me!
@velveteena16: definitely MK @MichaelKors for me! Affordable and beautiful pieces
@Reena_Rai: I don't think you can beat Michael by Michael Kors, super affordable for really great quality
@HiFashionSherin: Agreed. I love Michael by MK #rozawards
favourite collaboration
My winner: Mary Katrantzou x Top Shop: For me, Topshop and Mary Katrantzou were a better fit and more compatible than any of the H&M collaborations
@MissNadiaNaz: definitely @MaryKatrantzou for Topshop wins best diffusion for her collaboration with Topshop! Amazing pieces!
@KatePinkSmith: think for the long term ones @Debenhams ones for me opposed to the gimmick H&M ones
@Meredya: [Mary Katrantzou] too. Excellent choice
@blingmistress: I definitely love the Margiela for H&M collab as I love the mainline anyway so it was a plus and it was well-made!
@FromAtoStyle: agreed! @rozfashionista my winner for ‘best collaboration’ is topshop x mary katrantzou #rozawards
@Reena_Rai: Unsure on best, but H&M x Margiela was strange, still unsure whether I love/hate it. Topshop x J.W. Anderson was awful too
@MissNadiaNaz: I think Topshop is taking over the collabs, made to fit, good quality unlike @hm which never get it right with pp
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