Rihanna for River Island.

Had a terribly busy last few weeks, hence the lack of posting! I wanted to blog so badly during London Fashion Week, I just lost track of time.

Alas, I shall still post about it, though I am a week late!

My biggest anticipation for LFW was definitely the Rihanna for River Island collection, hoping to see some edgy pieces and pieces where you really see Rihanna's wild, carefree attitude, I was horribly let down.

Instead of edgy cuts and bold pieces were presented with simple clean cuts, bold yet boring colours and some very plain items, did Rihanna really design this collection?

A lovely off white, long sleeve maxi, with thigh high split, both casual and classy. This style has been out for a while now, wishing this had something yo make it different from all of the other thigh high split maxis out there. I mean its definitely a piece that I think everyone should have in their wardrobe but just because it had Rihanna on the label makes it no different from the 101 others out there!

 Rihanna has basically been wearing her collection prior to its release, a guess a nice way for us to see her actually wearing it and a good way for us to see what it looks like on. My issue with these two pieces is the materials used to make them, they just seem so cheap compared to what Rihanna has on. Whats the point of wearing your items yet selling them in completely different fabrics. The yellow dress on the catwalk looks so stiff compared to Rihanna's luscious silk dress, or maybe it's the lighting ... I sincerely hope it is just the lighting!

May I please draw your attention to the fishnet ensemble at the back! What is it!? I really don't understand this piece, I don't see anyone wearing it, it's definitely not in fashion and I for one wouldn't even consider buying this, not even to throw over a bikini on the beach, I personally think this is the worst piece of the collection.

These are the only two looks I can say I really like from the collection. They show a much more fun side and something different. Nice summer/beach pieces, especially the jumpsuit. I think the skirt is extremely cute and flirty and I love the cut of the crop top, sort of reminds me of the 80's/90's.

Possible buys here!!!





But this next piece!! Oh my word, my wardrobe is where it needs to be!

This skirt needs to find its gorgeous self into my wardrobe! I LOVE how high the split is although it is a tad risky. I also love the little tie knot that brings the material together. I would work this skirt so hard the material will be falling apart! club wear, beach wear, causal wear ... far from work wear though haha!

All in all the Rihanna for River Island collection is very hit and miss, more miss I think. If I was to purchase any of the items from this collection I wouldn't really think 'Oh wow I own something Rihanna would wear'. Could Rihanna have done better? Of course!

To see items from the rest of the collection have a look on Vogue.co.uk, these are just the pieces that really stood out for me.

Thanks for reading! x

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