MONKI GIVEAWAY!

It feels like I've been obsessed with velvet dresses for EVER. I constantly find myself trawling Etsy for vintage ones as it's rare to find one on the high street that doesn't look totally cheap and rubbish. UNTIL, that is, I discovered the divine Sam dress from Monki: 

I bought this little number online for £25 but then my Dad brought me back the wine-coloured version from London and I've come to the realisation that I really don't need two almost-identical dresses SO...... I'M GIVING THIS BLACK ONE AWAY!

It's absolutely perfect - cinched in at the waist and crossed over at the boobs, with little pockets and long sleeves. Perfect for dressing up or dressing down.

The one I'm giving away is literally a BRAND NEW, never-worn size medium (check size guide but I'd say UK 10-12ish, but it's pretty stretchy to fit most body shapes):

To enter:

• Follow FORTY FOUR SUNSETS via Blogger/Google Friend Connect - which I'll double check innit!
• Comment on this post saying ENTER ME or something similar so I know to include you, and also leave your email address so I can contact you
• For an extra vote you can tweet "RT: I entered @kirsty44SUNSETS blog giveaway to win a Monki dress! http://bit.ly/vB1u3C" but also let me know in your comment that you've tweeted too so I can enter you twice

I'll be running the giveaway till SUNDAY THE 4TH OF DECEMBER at which point I'll pick a winner at random using one of those random number geneator thingmys.

Good luck, innit!

x

COS AND MONKI

This week both Cos and Monki online shops went live. Trust me to be totally skinted until the 15th! Nightmare!

Doesn't stop me compiling a wee wishlist for both shops though, right?


Cos Wishlist:

Monki Wishlist:

Although I was initially more excited for the Monki shop finally going live, I have to say that I've been really impressed by Cos' offerings - especially the knitwear and coats. I'd love to say that Cos' grown-up, European, minimal style totally suits me, but to be honest I don't think it really does. But browsing their shop this morning for hours made me wish it did. TRES CHIC!

Just for a giraffe, here's the latest episode of Monki TV - a cute we series about bloggers and creative folk's personal style. Oh, and I've chucked in the Cos AW11 lookbook video too for good measure. Enjoy.

on Monki.

MONKI COMES TO THE UK... FINALLY!

Swedish Fashion brand and retail concept Monki have announced they will be opening a pop-up store in London's Selfridges from September 1st.

Um, AHHHH!!!

I've been a mahooooosive fan of Monki ever since I first saw Mademoiselle Robot's first video as part of the Monki TV series - which by the way is a hugely enjoyable collection of videos about interesting bloggers' personal style, neighborhoods and blogging/styling advice. To say I am mildly addicted to their sleek, engaging website is a gigantic understatement!

I am also consistently impressed with their imaginative and high-end lookbook shots. Have a gander at what I mean... Magical!

 Cool, eh?

As for the clothing itself, the Monki collections are reasonably priced and offer up a more diffused, high street version of that other iconic Swedish fashion brand Acne's streamlined, modern tailoring, draped dresses and uber hawt accessories. Susie Bubble sums up the whole feel of the look Acne and Monki embody as SCANDI-COOL. Love it.

Here's a few of my fav collections from the website:

If I lived in London I would most DEFINITELY be heading over to Selfridges on September 1st, and these would be the first things in my basket.

I can only hope, if they sell well (and why wouldn't they), that this just MIGHT herald a British invasion on a grander scale...

What do we think? Are we excited for Monki?