Designer Investment Piece: Missoni Rochelle Dress

After a couple of months "website dress stalking" and deciding on the perfect investment piece for early autumn, the Missoni Rochelle Dress has landed in my lap and I want to wear it right now! A nude and black wool-blend chic work-to-play investment. Beautifully crafted in a striking zigzag knit, this feminine piece needs little adornment - simply team it with platform sandals. A transitional piece for the last days of Summer (with platform sandals) to Autumn (with a roll neck, leather jacket and knee high boots). Another great investment piece from Missoni, the knit is luxurious to the touch and it feels as light as a feather on.

The Missoni Rochelle Dress £655 at Netaporter.com
Shown below with a YSL Dark Brown Belt.
The Black Patent Version of this YSL belt is available at FlannelsFashion.com

Couturenet Picks: 12 stylish gifts for under £20

This is my "go to" list for a special gift in a hurry! All stylish and all under £20. Perfect for birthdays and dinner party gifts.

1. Missoni Horoscope Bag.

Missoni for less than £20, irresistible! This canvas tote features a horoscope graphic at the front and a logo graphic at the back - a different coloured bag for each star sign. Double handles. 15"H x 17"L x 1.5"D. 8" strap drop.
£18.80 approx $29. shopbop.com

2. Havaianas Flip Flops

These world famous Brazilian rubber flip-flops feature 'havaianas' lettering at the thin strap. 1/2" sole. Available in eight gorgeous colours.
£15.56 approx. $24. shopbop.com

3. Heyland & Whittle Bed of Roses Hat Box.

Gorgeous soap, using natural plant oils, essential oils, flower extracts, herbs and spices. Subtly scented, entirely natural and leave your skin silky and soft. If you can't bear to use it leave it open in your sweater draw for fabulously scented clothes.

£6.00 fortnumandmason.com

4. Fortnum & Mason Classic Teas

These stylish tins contain two of the most popular teas: Royal Blend and Earl Grey Classic. Carefully blended using fine quality loose leaves, they will produce an excellent and refreshing cup of tea. 2x 125g tins.
£12.50 fortnumandmason.com

5. Top Hat Tea Strainer

This clever tea strainer allows you to brew your favourite loose-leaf tea directly in the cup. The fine mesh holds back the leaves while the generous size allows the full flavour of the tea to come through without the fuss of getting out the teapot. 

£9.50 fortnumandmason.com

6. Cabbages & Roses Linen Napkins
The subdued elegance of these vinatge stamped napkins will add nostalgic appeal to any breakfast, lunch or dinner. Available in white or natural.
Normally £6 each, currently on offer at £3 each so a set of six napkins would be £18. cabbagesandroses.com

7. CHANEL LE VERNIS Nail Colour
Intense colour and high gloss. Designed to be a real nailcare product, it respects the fragile nature of your nails. It feels very special to receive and open a Chanel gift, from the monochrome chic packaging and gift bag to the product design and irresistible colours. The Chanel Counter will gift wrap too.
£17.50 boots.com

8. CHANEL LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer
A long-lasting, ultra-gloss look; intense colours and a perfect finish. The gel texture, fluid yet substantial, is easy to apply, giving a perfectly even finish. Great for everyday wear, the perfect colour for most skin tones is No. 19 Blizzard.
£20.00 boots.com

9. Set of 2 Water Hyacinth Storage Baskets with Handles.
So versatile and they look smart too, these are a John Lewis special buy. £20. johnlewis.com

10. Chanel: Collections and Creations

A beautiful book with chic pictures and a history of the classic Chanel pieces over the past decades. £14.12 amazon.co.uk

11. Laura Ashley Althea Floral Silk Cushion
This stunning silk cushion is embellished with beautiful floral ribbon embroidery. The Eau De Nil Colourway is £20. lauraashley.com

12. L'Occitane Pivoine Flora Collection

A new floral, feminine fragrance range from L'Occitane, The pretty cosmetics bag contains: Pivoine Flora Shower Gel (75ml), Pivoine Flora Beauty Milk (75ml), Pivoine Flora Hand Cream (30ml), Pivoine Flora Eau De Parfum (5ml). L'Occitaine is well known for it's high quality natural ingredients such as shea butter.
£20.00 johnlewis.com

Couturenet Picks: M Missoni & Missoni in the sales

As a firm believer in all money spent on fashion should be well spent, I am immersed in luxe to see some great deals on M Missoni in the sales. Missoni pieces are never cheap, but with a sales discount they make perfect investment pieces if the colours are selected carefully. Wear all seasons and year after year (you can wear these pieces for 5 years), the quality and design is outstanding and will stand the test of time.

I jotted recently about my investment piece M Missoni Halter Dress, I have worn it for a few dinners and drinks, in both evenings and afternoons as the design lends itself so well to "day to night" dressing.

M Missoni in the sales links below with my "all seasons" investment picks detailed.

The Outnet Sale : All Missoni www.theoutnet.com

My investment pick would be the Muriel Asymetric crochet knit, without the long skirt underneath. Reduced from £570 to £199.50 65% off. This is a great all seasons piece, wear as a top or as a dress, with opaque tights in the autumn, for summer it is a great kaftan style short dress with sandals and tanned legs. The detailing in the asymmetric flourish makes this true luxe for day to night dressing. Add statement long shiny stone pendant for more luxe.

Flannels Sale : All M Missoni www.flannelsfashion.com

Net A Porter Sale : All M Missoni www.netaporter.com

Two great dresses in the sale, the dress I recently blogged about The Crochet Halter Neck Dress reduced from £575 to £402.50 30% off and the Metallic Knit Sweater Dress Reduced from £410 to £287 30% off. The colours again complement all seasons, both dresses work beautifully with quality, tailored blazers in black or cream.

JULY UPDATE: Net A Porter has further reduced it's sale items. The crochet halter dress is now £288 50% off and the Metallic Knit Sweater Dress is now £205 50% off.

My Wardrobe Sale : All M Missoni

www.my-wardrobe.com

I love this Striped Three Button Long Sleeve Dress reduced from £383 to £229 40% off, neutral transitional colours and again day to night appeal. Very versatile. Shown with the Kors Michael Kors Wedges I jotted about recently.

The Corner Sale : All Missoni

www.thecorner.com