Thursday 11 November 2010

If I was in a gang it would be....






These ladies ruled what I thought was cool for a large proportion of my teens.
They still do.

Wednesday 3 November 2010

Little bit excited for Lanvin



Lanvin arrives in H&M on the 23rd of November and I am more than a little bit excited. I have been looking forward to this for a while but if, unlike me, you aren't sure what all the fuss is about I implore you to watch this video.
Epic is the only word.

Monday 1 November 2010

Shoe Porn

Do you think it is sensible to live on pot noodle for 12 months so I can buy these shoes?
Probably not...
Damn my conscious (and bank manager)

Sunday 22 August 2010

Exciting!!



Not exactly fashion related but I don't care, I am so excited about this film. It looks freaking intense.
On another note, I headed over to Susie Bubble and Co.'s Yard Sale today and picked up some pretty hot pieces. Lets just pretend that it didn't effect my negative bank balance.

Thursday 19 August 2010

Who I Want To Be This Winter...






This is my new winter label, I want to swan into my office looking like this beauty from the Carven A/W10/11 Look Book.
Carven is a much underrated French fashion house that began in Couture in the 1940s, being one of the first fashion houses to dress actresses and royalty for red carpet events. In 2009 it came under the direction of Guillaume Henry who relaunched the label as a chic and desirable RTW collection that draws on its heritage but never looks back.
I particularly like the delicate mix of coquettish secretary and saucy temptress;
I think I would like to be a Carven girl.



Thursday 12 August 2010

My New Girl Crush...



It may sound like I am being biased or overtly patriotic but my love for Tati Cotliar stems from more than our shared Argentine heritage...promise. I have in fact been following this stunning lady ever since I saw her strut her stuff down the catwalk at LFW in February, and since then this beauty has been making loud, crashing, splashy waves in the fashion world.

Further more she is very lovely. I was luckily able to chat to her and take her photo when I spotted outside Somerset House in February and even though I could see (from the crumpled A to Z in her hands) that she was rushing off to another show she still stopped and gave a nobody like me a little time. Plus she was funny; funny, sweet and beautiful it is an all powerful combination.

I think I love her and want to be her in almost equal measures.

Thursday 22 July 2010

Pushing all the right buttons...



I am finding this whole dressing for an office a bit of a challenge. I don't even need to dress that smartly but I don't want to look like the uncouth student that I normally do; my whole look needs an influx of sophistication and grown-uppery (not a word but it should be).

One label that does the structured with a bit of bite is pushBUTTON my new favourite Korean super label. Seung-Gun Park launched the label in 2003 and has managed to create a lust for brand that is attainable and fresh. A selection of the pieces can now be found on ASOS but for a more detail investigation head to his website.




Tuesday 20 July 2010

Well will you look who it is....


I'M BACK!!


So I have been M.I.A to say the least lately, but for very good reasons I promise. I have just graduated (yay) and spent May stressing through exams and dissertation hand in, and as soon as I had finished with one big stress I started another one. I have been working full-time at American Apparel and interning for a designer the other two days a week.....that's right people 7 days a week!!

So I have been monumentally tired all the time, with no social life, no chance to enjoy the glorious summer and no chance to blog. But that is all about to change. I am now about to begin working with the designer full time in her press and sales team and I will regain my weekends and my life!


But, just because I haven't been blogging doesn't mean I haven't been aware of the all the fashion world happenings. Favourite amongst all these was Paris couture week, and to ease my re-introduction into all this blogging lark here are my favourite images from across the shows.


That was basically the Givenchy Show. EVERY SINGLE PIECE. I tried to narrow it down and decide but it was 100% impossible, I loved all of it.

Sunday 16 May 2010

Hair obbsession

One thing about myself that I have always had a massive problem with is my hair. I wish I was rich and able to afford a proper groomed hair-do but I am very broke and to he honest I have never had the best experience at hair dressers. I have naturally very curly hair but about a year and a half ago I had it chemically straightened and a blunt fringe cut in; this has left me with very curly roots and straight ends and an annoying fringe that I am growing out.
It is a big old fugly mess.

This leaves me partial to a lot of hair dreaming.

My current hair obsession is the whole Bettie Page look which is sweeping through the American popstresses and is also rocked by my favourite red head (bar Jessica Rabbit and Ariel - obviously) Karen Elson.



Here she is performing her song 'The Ghost Who Walks' (apparently inspired by her time suffering from an eating disorder when she was at school).

Beyonce and Rihanna have also been spotted sporting 'the Betty Page' in the their videos. The only downside that I can envisage of this look is that is appears to require a fair bit of maintenance; you know fringe trimming, hair curling fringe straightening. And changing your mind about this drastic fringe is going to require a lengthy growing out period...fugly alert right there. If it could be maintained to look like Katy Perry's version then I think all my hair woes could be banished...

...then all this little blogger's hair dreams would come true


Tuesday 11 May 2010

Band Crush



Last night I schlepped my little bum to KOKO in Camden to see my new favourite band crush; Hurts. The duo of Theo and Adam are actually pals of my flatmate and my fella, and it was amazing seeing Theo stand up on stage with all the bright lights and fans screaming their lyrics.

All biasedness aside it was easily on of the best gigs I have been to in ages; the band on before them Everything Everything were seamless and the crowed was electric. Hurts performance was captivating, and the opera singer they had was the cherry on top.

One aspect of Hurts that inspires me (aside from their brilliantly crafted pop songs) is their wonderfully styled videos and sharp tailoring. Their look is pretty impeccable and has an edge of 40s saville row with Morrissey charisma. They have also not taken the conventional music route; A&R basically followed them throughout the whole of Europe to convince them to sign a deal and they have no standard myspace, meaning that you can't get over saturated with their tunes and each now songs is a new discovery. Theo has always been a sharp dresser but their reversion to classic tailoring is a breath of fresh air from the usual deshevelled indie kids in girls trousers. Not that I am against the whole Razorlight look- but I would pick a Theo inspired style over a Johnny anyday.




I should also add who I saw at the gig...none other than Pam Hogg, Ben Grimes and Calvin Harris!
It was all very exctiting.
I have a feeling these boys are going to be rock superstars at this is just that start of their celebrity fanbase.


Tuesday 4 May 2010

Glorious Gala's Best Dressed

Anne Hathaway in Valentino
Anne is always a stellar example of feminine princess chic on the red carpet. She may not be the most exciting but she is always stunning.

Stella McCartney, Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson in Stella McCartney
These three are pretty as a picture as always. Although between the three I think Liv takes the crown for the best dressed.

M.I.A, Alexander Wang and Zoe Kravitz in Alexander Wang
It is hard to look young and relaxed at such an extreme style event but these three win a gold medal for effort and execution. I adore M.I.A's chain mail dress and rings against her pinned 40s curls.

Zoe Saldana in Calvin Klein
Simply stunning. I have been noticing Zoe for a while now and for all the right reasons. Her style is so flawless and this Calvin Klein dress shows of her style credentials (and banging body) perfectly.

Kate Bosworth in Valentino
To be honest I don't have a whole lot to say about this dress. I mean it is a beautiful dress and suits her style and shape perfectly but I am not in love with. It isn't the most daring dress of the evening...I am more of an M.I.A girl myself.

Alexa Chung in Philip Lim
The masculine trend was much bigger at the Gala last year. But comparing Rihanna and Alexa's take on the trend I much prefer Alexa. It is much more coquettish and feminine than Rihanna's uber-structured look.

Chloe Sevigny in Proenza Schouler
This colour is amazin' and the balance between short hem and formal occasion is neatly balanced. I am knew Chloe would think outside the box, and this outfit is just another example of why she is such a style icon.

Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte
I go between loving and, well, not loving this look but at this very second I am loving it. It is a little bit like a dishevelled wedding dress a la Madonna and the detailing is elegant especially the on the shoulder and the pearls along the bust.

Sienna Miller in Emilio Pucci with Jude Law. Hottest couple ever.
She is smoking, he is a stud. Enough said.


Monday 3 May 2010

Dreams





Tonight is one of the fashion highlights of the year, the Met Costume Gala. What I wouldn't give to be sitting in some swish New York pad getting all dolled up and slipping into a couture dress tailored for me. Getting all quaffed and powdered so I looked like the fashion starlet I wished to be.

AHH WELL.... girls can dream can't they?

Oh and in this dream I would be wearing this shinning star from the Givenchy Spring Couture show

Maybe minus the lampshade hat.

Sunday 2 May 2010

Flower Power




Reiss Blazer ~ Vintage Cardi ~ H&M T-shirt ~ Old Ladies Trousers from China ~ Vintage Belt ~ Mum's Old Shoes

I have had these trousers for a year now but I hardly ever wear them. I bought them in this old ladies store next to my flat when I lived in China. They were dirt cheap and haven't lasted very well (the pockets both have huge holes rendering them useless), but I do love them. I don't think they are massively flattering (hence the lack of wear) but they are very light weight which is good for the impending summer sunshine and the bold flowery print really does make a little happier inside.
Bit more confidence from me and they will be the perfect summer trouser.


Thursday 29 April 2010

Lust List

The results of my sofa dream shopping;

Very of Vero Moda Suede Jacket
Kurt Geiger Clog

Urban Outfitters Lace V-Body

American Apparel High Waisted Denim Shorts

Saturday 24 April 2010

Saturday Decadence



Vintage top - Vintage Gap skirt - House of Henry Holland tights - Topshop shoes


This is what I wore yesterday. It was a beautiful sunshiney day so I took a break from the books and walked down to my local farmers market with Hannah, my fella and a pal. I adore this farmers market.
It is held in a school playground and only have a few stalls that sell organic fruit and veg, organic butchers, homemade cakes and breads. I like watching all the cool kids meeting their friends from school and running riot on the jungle gyms; all mini trend setters might I add too.
I have had a wheat free diet for the past 4months and something I really miss is good homemade bread. There is one brand I like but it is almost 4 times the price of a regular loaf..eeck! So my wheat free heart was very happy to see this yummy wheat free seeded loaf, and for half the price I normally pay. On the way out of the market is this amazing fishmonger where I had indulged myself in an oyster and a barbecued scallop and chorizo kebab.

Oh what delicious decadence!

Surviving the Sales


As I mentioned in my last post I hit up the Topshop mid-season sale last week and bought some pieces that have made me very happy and were well worth the hell that is sale shopping. I, however, have a few tricks that get me through this stress inducing situation.
So here are my top tips:

No1. Be Prepared. Before I head into the chaos I check the stores website and have a look see if there are any pieces that are worth the scrummage for. It means that you can get in and get you without loosing a limb.
No2. Take it all. When I am perusing the rails I save all the deliberation for later. If I see something I like I pick it up and I mean any thing and everything that takes my fancy. I then take myself off and find a quiet spot in the store (preferably near a mirror) and sort through it all. It means you aren't rushed into snap decisions which you will likely end up regretting. (And because I am a retail girl myself I bring all the unwanted stuff back to the sale rail.)
No3. Don't let the price fool you. Just because something is cheap it doesn't mean that it is any good. Don't forget your personal style and end up getting a piece just because it is cheap. I have half a wardrobe filled with regretful purchases and with all that money I could have bought a high-end wardrobe staple, like a Whistles dream piece (well maybe not quite but you get my drift).
No4. Dress for it. If you know you are going sale shopping then wear clothes that can be taken off with ease. I generally go for leggings huge tee dress and a vest top underneath because sales normally means full dressing rooms and I hate to wait so I go find a mirror and try it all on right there and then. I know I have no shame.

Anywho here are the precious purchases;

I had in fact intended to buy these shoes full price but I chicken out, and wasn't that a spot of luck because they were more than 50% off!!


Amazing T-Shirt dress, a throw on stunner.


This is actually a size 16 vest, works wonders a dress (as long as your nude underwear is there)


I found this on the website and decided I had to have it. It is a crop top but a bit long, the way I like them.