In the last week she's
celebrated turning 38 with a fruit platter in LA; caused controversy by posing
as an air hostess on a Cathay flight en route to China; launched the
limited-edition Range Rover Evoque that she's designed (which comes
complete with an £80,000 price tag); helped a Starbucks barista whip up a
couple of frappuccinos; and presented her Victoria Beckham aw12 collection in
Beijing.
Who is she? Spice Girl
turned WAG turned fashionista and all round super mum, Victoria Beckham of
course.
Images via: Victoria Beckham's Twitter
Today VB arrives in Hong Kong to celebrate the debut of her Victoria by Victoria Beckham ss12 collection at Lane Crawford. We'll be watching Twitter like hawks for photos of Victoria serving Big Macs in IFC McDonalds or lying roadside on Queen's Road Central with the bag lady (for non-HKers, see photo of one of Hong Kong's most famous landmarks below)...
We have to admit that we were a
little sceptical when Victoria Beckham first turned her hand to fashion design
back in 2008. With only two years between the hot pants and hair
extensions of Baden-Baden and the launch of her Debut line at New York Fashion
Week, VB undoubtedly pulled one of the greatest fashion transformations since
Nicole Ritchie have her Zoe-over. From that very first collection, we've
been huge fans of Victoria's dresses. Razor sharp tailoring and total va
va voom sex appeal but with the practical touches that remind us she's a
working Mum (hidden corsets and two way zips to adjust to the wearer's stride
and prevent hair and make-up malfunctions). The only minor issue being
that her designs always sell out as fast as retailers can restock. Oh,
and the hefty four figure price tags...
Last autumn at New York Fashion
Week with six week old baby Harper on her hip, Victoria launched her diffusion
line, Victoria, Victoria Beckham and our VB crushes heightened. The
Victoria line is quirkier, fresher and younger. The ss12 collection
included ruffles and pockets, fun prints (moons, cats and clouds) and
colour-blocking in crayon bright hues. With prices for the line running
from £395 to just under £1,000, it's a little more gentle on your pocket but
still out of most of our price ranges.
So what's a girl with a craving
for a slice of the VB magic to do? Well the high street has really
stepped up to the challenge and whipped up some fantastic pieces with a healthy
pinch of the Victoria line thrown in this season. We bring you Victoria,
Victoria Beckham inspired dresses for less than the cost of one of Harper's
socks
£795
Image via: www.net-a-porter.com
Images via: www.style.com
£35.99
Image via: www.zara.com
£12
Image via: direct.asda.com
Penniless: COS Contrast Print Dress
€69
Image via: www.cosstores.com
£485
Images via: www.net-a-porter.com
Image via: www.style.com
Penniless: French Connection Read My Mind Dress
£120
Image via: www.frenchconnection.com
Penniless: Topshop Colour Shift Dress
£30
Image via: www.topshop.com
Penniless: COS Fold Front Pleat Dress
| €125 |
Image via: www.cosstores.com
£395
Image via: www.net-a-porter.com
Penniless: Whistles Iva Shift Dress
£95
Image via: www.whistles.co.uk
Heiress: Victoria, Victoria Beckham Catwalk ss12
Image via: www.style.com
Penniless: COS Boatneck Bow Dress
€69
Image via: www.cosstores.com
Heiress: Victoria, Victoria Beckham Catwalk ss12
Image via: www.style.com
Penniless: Lipsy Scalloped Crepe Shift Dress
£50
Image via: www.lipsy.co.uk
Penniless: Warehouse Jacquard Drawstring Dress
£50
Image via: www.warehouse.co.uk
Penniless: George at Asda G21 Scallop Trim Dress
£10
Image via: direct.asda.com
Penniless: Lipsy Three Floor Scallop Dress
£78
Image via: www.lipsy.co.uk
Heiress: Victoria, Victoria Beckham Catwalk ss12
Image via: www.style.com
Penniless: Liquorish Sixties Style Shift Dress
£32
Image via: www.asos.com
£620
Image via: www.net-a-porter.com
Penniless: Kookai Tiered Shift Dress
£149
Image via: www.asos.com
And to finish this post, a word of warning, no one likes a copycat. This rip off of VB's cat dress does Towie's Sam Faiers no favours. It's not big (enough) and it's not clever...
Image via: www.dailymail.co.uk
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