Friday 29 May 2009

Put your leg down...

I was reminded yesterday of this when flicking back through the June 2009 issue of British Vogue.
I can't believe LV chose Madonna for this campaign? And why is her leg in the air!

Louis Vuitton S/S 09 advertising campaign

I'm not sure if this or the Pamela Anderson for Vivienne Westwood is scarier...

Thursday 28 May 2009

Working 9 till 5...

...and still nowhere near finished...


Tuesday 19 May 2009

SiFury

As featured in my last post, I came across this Japanese company on Trendstop and thought their website was definitely worth sharing. I love the fact that the collections are shown in literal flash catalogues (you'll need an updated flash plugin to view them). I'm really looking forward to my digital web design module in September now :)

Click
here to read/translate their blog (it's in Japanese), or here for the official website.

Monday 18 May 2009

Photo Print

Browsing through some forecasts, I noticed a whole dedication to an emerging trend: photo/hand drawn/sketched prints. They appear to be mainly prints for tshirts, but there were also quite a few examples I found of shirts, skirts, jackets and even trousers made up of these styled, graphic prints. 




D&G Spring 2008


2k by Gingham


H&M Spring 2007
image courtesy of trendstop.com

For a further collection of quirky and original prints try 2k by Gingham. Or for a slightly toned down version, try SiFury.

Sunday 17 May 2009

Danielle Maveal

Innovative, quirky and so tongue in cheek. I want all of her pieces!


"Fake" diamond rings


Dolly Parton necklace


Click here to visit the website.


Saturday 16 May 2009

Wishlist..

This summer is all about...



pretty and colourful shoes


cut-out colour block shoes - Manolo Blahnik

kitsch ideas




satin envelope clutch - YSL


anything silk




100% silk scarf - Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop


along with fringing, tassels, lace, moccasins, oversized tshirts, gold necklaces and blazers.




Thursday 14 May 2009

Spring Clean

This weekend my whole family have had a huge clear out wardrobe-wise. This has led to two things..firstly me realising the ridiculous amount of clothes, bags and shoes that I haven't worn/haven't fitted me for years..my wardrobes were looking slightly on the empty side after my clear out!
And secondly, that Marks & Spencer used to sell amazing clothes about 30 years ago. My mother cleared out a pile of floral print blouses and skirts, tapered high waisted trousers, and even a button through denim skirt.







Okay, so I had to cheat slightly and do a little bit of shortening on the skirts..but at least my wardrobe's not looking empty anymore!

Thursday 7 May 2009

50 Things

Finally..all my essays, design journals and photography pieces are finished and submitted, now just some serious sewing and construction writing to do next week..so in the mean time, I'm wasting valuable 'spare time' on flicking through back copies of Style again..

This time I came across an article that was actually missing from a copy..due to the fact it was stuck up on my inspiration wall in my room at uni. Entitled '50 Things Every British Girl Should Have', it reminded me I still need to make a few investments..

1 GOLD HOOP EARRINGS For days when you wanna look J.Lo glam. These shouldn’t be so big as to look like you haven’t got over the gypsy trend, nor so small as to make you look like a three-year-old on a council estate.

2 A BERET For bad-hair days. It will take you straight to Kim Basinger in Batman. Just don’t obsess about the angle: they should be worn with nonchalance.

3 A VINTAGE OSSIE CLARK DRESS Separates the women from the girls. Fabulously flattering at any age, from 18 to 80.

4 EXPENSIVE BLACK LACE LINGERIE At least one set. For obvious reasons.

5 A PAIR OF THERMAL SHORTS For when you want to wear a skirt without tights, but it’s a bit parky outside.

6 SILK STOCKINGS A rite of passage for every woman — and, subsequently, for her man. In slightly unusual shades — such as petrol or burgundy — they make an outfit. And in this country they can be worn for three-quarters of the year.

7 A DECENT TRENCH COAT Some people are scared of trenches because they look fussy — they’re not. Everyone from Burberry to M&S does them, so there’s no excuse.

8 A LEATHER JACKET It should be cropped and fitted nicely around your waist. Takes you from a gig to the supermarket via your mum’s and a first date. Enough said.

9 A GOOD WALLET Because if a bag matters, so does your purse — and people see it all the time. Jimmy Choo’s, we feel, are particularly well thought-out.

10 A PAIR OF FALSIES (eyelashes, that is). Instant divadom.

11 A VINTAGE DRESS One that’s seen much better days — for being very trashy in.

12 A PAIR OF MAD SUNGLASSES They should be too mad to go on a date in, but just mad enough to feel liberated.

13 A SHORT, BLACK BOB WIG Check out of you-ness and be Louise Brooks for the day.

14 A STRING OF REAL PEARLS OR REAL PEARL EARRINGS Great for the complexion, as they diffuse light across your face.

15 A T-SHIRT DRESS One you’ve had since you were 22. Just throw it on and go.

16 A PAIR OF MEN’S BROGUES For looking playfully serious.

17 SOMETHING DELICATE AND ANCIENT It must be kept in acid-free tissue paper — anything made of Victorian lace, for example.

18 DEREK ROSE FLANNEL PYJAMAS For spending Sundays and sickies in.

19 WHITE CORDS Less flash than white denim, more elegant than jeans. Wear with a navy pea coat, and you are Jackie O.

20 A KHAKI PARKA Just like the one Kate Moss wore with those Westwood boots in 2000. Never goes out of style, always looks cool — whatever anyone says.

21 GREEK SANDALS Ones that age beautifully and last for ever.

22 BOLD STATEMENT HEELS Six inches? Toe cleavage? Huge platform? Orange PVC? Perfect. Shoes that get people talking. And never stop.

23 A BLACK CASHMERE ROLLNECK If you must wear basics, console yourself with luxury. Audrey Hepburnesque and great with jeans and minis.

24 HAIRSPRAY (ELNETT) AND KIRBY GRIPS For dramatic evening up-dos.

25 A CAMEO BROOCH These are practical, but always remarkable, and their colours don’t clash with outfits — unlike jewelled brooches.

26 BOAT NECKS If you have a strong collarbone, show off this alternative erogenous zone.

27 A WATCH Needn’t be expensive, but should either have a small face and a fabric or leather strap; or be chunky and sporty — aka the “boyfriend watch”.

28 JAPANESE DARK DENIM JEANS Very simple, narrow, but not skinny, wide or bootcut. Never, ever wash them.

29 A SLIGHTLY-TOO-SHORT LCD (little coloured dress). Black is okay, but purple (see Michelle Obama), red or jade are better.

30 A COLOSSAL COCKTAIL RING For when you need instant cheer.

31 DECENT WELLINGTON BOOTS Le Chameau, Argyll and Hunter all pass muster. Never be caught in a shiny novelty pair — you will be outed as a novice in an instant.

32 LEATHER DRIVING GLOVES. For looking murderously chic. Get them from the high street — no point spending a fortune, as gloves are so easily lost.

33 A BRETON TOP Insouciant, witty, timeless, French, sexy.

34 CASHMERE SOCKS It’s not a style thing, it’s a love thing: a love-yourself thing.

35 A SILK SQUARE It can serve as a belt, a neckscarf, a duster — and as a headscarf, is just perfect for autumn bike rides.

36 A HIDDEN TATTOO The element of surprise is essential.

37 RUBY SLIPPERS Just the one pair?

38 A GREY HOODIE Otherwise you’ll look like you were never a teenager.

39 A FAMILY HEIRLOOM Bracelet, brooch or diamond-set watch — to ignite conversation.

40 A SHAG-ME BRA To be seen peeking out from your top.

41 A PAIR OF GOLD LAME LEGGINGS Because you never know when you might be called upon to go dancing, and it’s hard to keep up with what the kids wear in clubs these days.

42 A TINY DECADENT EVENING BAG It should only have space for a note and a credit card.

43 SOMETHING FROM CHANEL Anything at all.

44 A PAIR OF FAKE SPECTACLES For last-minute librarian chic.

45 A FUR STOLE Fake works fine. Guaranteed to elicit attention when worn flung over shoulders with red lipstick.

46 A BROWN LEATHER TOTE These look better the more battered and bruised they get.

47 A BIG, PATTERNED, WOOLLEN SCARF Something hippie-ish you can swathe yourself in come rain or shine. The best are bought on holiday and have bright and pretty colours. Will take a T-shirt and jeans to stylish and original levels.

48 A TEA DRESS The greatest thing to come out of the 1940s — utterly wearable and endlessly flattering. Vintage numbers are always best.

49 A 100% SILK SLIP Like the one Rachel from Friends wore on her date with Joshua. Every girl needs one for night-time. A pain to wash, but totally worth it.

50 SPANX Because, sigh, we all have days when we need them.

Article: Style Magazine, September 2008

Saturday 2 May 2009

Minnie..this is for you L :)

Whilst in the fashion studio the other day, I noticed a girl with a HUGE bow at the back of her hair, it practically covered her entire head. And it reminded a little bit of Minnie Mouse - who my best friend L claims will always be her style icon :) - what with the great big polka dot bow she wears on her head.


Walt Disney's Minnie Mouse

Then I heard her whistling..and gathered her inspiration had come from Lady Gaga's crazy hair bow!

Lady Gaga

I quite wanted one to wear when I was going out the other night..maybe when all these deadlines are out of the way I'll have a go at making one.