Brit Awards 2013

Held on February 20, The Brits 2013 recognised superb musical talent from the likes of Emeli Sande, Ben Howard, Adele and Lana del Ray, but also saw some pretty amazing outfits too. Of course that's what I was looking at anyway (as well as admiring Justin Timberlake).

In a black Elie Saab gown, with high thigh slits Taylor Swift showed she's not always the sweet, Disney princess, but sexy minx too. She teamed the gold belted design that had chiffon shoulders with black strappy sandals and gold bangle and kept her gold locks simple too.

 

Of course the One Direction boys looked smart in their way with a mix of Alexander McQueen, Burbery, Topman, ASOS and Kurt Geiger. To be honest, I like that they mix high-street with high-end; I think sometimes by doing that it makes a loo more aspirational.

Aluna Francis looked stunning in a Theyskens' Theory sequin dress. I love how the despite the design being floor-length and long-sleeved maintains the modesty whilst having the transparent see-throughness.

 

Rita Ora changed to a black sequin floor length number for the Universal after-party. And just look at that slit, it's not even a thigh one- it seems to go more to her hip! But the train detail is a really cool idea to one side and worn with Cartier jewellery looks lovely.

 

 

Images courtesy of vogue.com and the Brits official website.

Topshop lasercut ballet pumps

Lately, I've either been in towering heeled boots or scruffy and need of a clean converse; but Topshop have rescued me from shoe dilemma's. The patent, lasercut ballet pump with bow detail is smart, practical and unique with the laser-detailing- I'm in love with these pumps (and being so short I don't nromally really appreciate flats).

Juergen Teller: Woo!

Whilst in London, taking some street style photography a few weeks ago I went to the Juergen Teller 'Woo!' exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Famous for his photography of Kurt Cobain, Vivienne Westwood, Kate Moss and Lily Cole Juergen Teller has a provocative, honest and realist style to his images. Not only has he done fashion and music editorials, brand shoots but family portraits. The exhibition features a selcetion of his books and much of his advertising and editorial tear sheets in the Fox Reading Room.

Its definitely worth a look; the exhibition is free and open until March 17.

 

Above: Juergen Teller's, Marc Jacobs campaign with Victoria Beckham.

 

Above and below: The beautiful Kate Moss... possibly two of my favourite pictures of the supermodel (but there are so may good ones, it's hard to decide.)

 

 

 

Above: Bjork and her son as captured by Juergen Teller.

 

Above: Juergen Teller has often worked with Vivienne Westwood and taken images of her.

Unnatural colour hair dyes

I may not be adverse to a unnatural colour dye… I did have pink in my hair last summer and live with another student who has blue hair. What to do now?

When I chose pink, no one had really done it or seen it much before (trust me I got some strange looks) and no one really did it the way I did- the underneath of mine was dyed. However since Melody my housemate has dyed her hair blue and it looks so lovely and different- don’t get me wrong, I love the usual hairstyles and classic shades of blondes and brunettes, but I do like it when someone opts for the different option.

 

Above: My lovely housemate Melody having just had her hair dyed blue by Bleach London- so now my Mum can blame her for inspiring me once again, to get back into hairdressers chair to be dyed again.

Inspired by her, I have been investigating different options- considering dip dying with two colours… My worry is that the top colour will in fact bleed into the bottom colour when washed and that if I am doing someone a bit different has dip-dying become very main-stream.

I like the idea of complete streaks of colour throughout the hair- this would allow me to keep me style of hair- long, middle parting and would look amazing curly after the rollers have been in or plaited for the effortless look. I may have ordered some crazy colour dyes in peacock blue, pinkissimo (bright pink), candy pink and hot purple; so I’ll keep you updated with how it goes. What do you think of these pictures, that I've used for inspiration or have any other ideas?

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Images courtesy of blogs, tumblrs and vogue and Bleach London (Melody's picture).

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week- possibly one of the most exciting times for me. The spectacle. The extravagance. The inspiration.

I was lucky enough to get the chance to pop to Somerset House on the first day of Fashion Week this year; Friday February 15 although I hope to get the chance to go back tomorrow but that just depends on university. I didn’t get to see any shows; as I didn’t have a lot of time, a big bag with me and I wanted to get images of street style. I’ll post a few of m favourites:

 

 

This has to be one of my favourites outfits at Fashion Week; as she truly made the outfit unique to her personal style mixing different conventions and making goth and DM’s pretty.

 

 

 

Matching her outfit completely with the pastel shades of pink, lilac and blue in her hair, gives the look even more sweetness with her curls and decorative bows.

 

 

 

Against the conventional style of trouser, but with elements of that and a skirt with contrasting patterns and fabrics this outfit shows don’t be afraid to experiment with form a patterns.

 

 

I love the bright colour popping of the pink with this look a contrast to the black tights, jacket and boots and the gorgeous Topshop sequined shorts.

 

 

From the two shades of peach, crop tee with a skirt and jacket suit, the look resembled smart but chic- especially relaxing it with the beanie hat but keeping her strong make-up (pixie eyes).

 

The over-sized cape and trainers shouldn’t go together; but weirdly this lady doesn’t look like she’s a commuter power-walking to the office.

 

 

This is more of a mainstream, more wearable look than some of the others- but I like the mix of the directions of the stripe- in a way a safer way to do pattern mixing and the monochrome look with the neon hat.

 

Images all taken by myself but wih thanks to all those that posed in the pictures at Somerset House- you all looked amazing!!

Cara Delevinge

Model of the year, Cara Delevinge, 20 lands her debut cover shoot for Vogue UK in March’s issue.

Having walked countless runways and worked on a number of campaigns, the cover should not come as a surprise although she says it to be one of the most “shocking” things to have happened to her.

 

Above image of Cara; has to be one of my many favourites of her. Images courtesy of Vogue.
The March issue also sees Lucinda Chambers and Mario Testino’s story of the current trend; oriental pattern in Vogue’s ‘Oriental Express’. 

Agyness Deyn... Dr Martens Collaboration

Agyness Deyn’s second collection in collaboration with Dr Martens is ready to hit the stores 22 February. For inspiration for the spring, summer collection the model looked at the Japanese styles of the Harajuku girls for a very fun, vibrant and feminine look.

 

Above: Love this campaign shoot for the collection (eyeball style dress and blak, bow sandals).

 

Images courtesy of vogue.

February wish-list

Of course, January is always a long month after the Christmas season, but here’s for a few February splurges:

·         Tie-dye Aztec print mididress- Topshop, £29.
·         Light acid dungaree Aztec dress-River Island, £45.
·         Check denim leggings- Topshop,£25.
·         Petites pinafore dress- MissSelfridge, £37.
·         Holland leather heeled sandals-Asos, £75.
·         Cover bike printer vest- AllSaints, £40.
·         Geo border scalloped playsuit-Urban Outfitters, £38.
·         Illusion tights- Asos, £8.
·         Tulle stripe tight- Asos, £8.
·         Stripe varsity tube skirt-House of Holland (Urban Outfitters), £90.

Beyonce... Mrs Carter

Beyonce’s the most searched for artist on youtube worldwide, she juggles motherhood with a Superbowl performance, an amazing career and most recently announced her worldwide Mrs Carter tour.

To promote this tour, she has posed in an amazing, regal shoot; perhaps a nod to say she’s Queen of fame as did her husband with ‘Watch The Throne’- well they are the most powerful, celebrity couple.

 

 

 

 

Gisele- new face of Chanel

Gisele Bundchen is set to join the likes of Audrey Tautou, Keira Knightley, Vanessa Paradis and of course Brad Pitt, (click the link to see his latest  incommercial for the Chanel no. 5 perfume) becoming the latest face of Chanel beauty.

It’s no wonder the Brazilian supermodel has been chosen to front the Les Beiges collection; as she is so known for her complexion and minimalist make-up approach.

 
The campaign, photographed by the legend Mario Testino will be launched to coincide with the skin-perfecting Chanel range set to reach stores 15 March 2013.

 

Nicholas Kirkwood

As Nicholas Kirkwood reveals the preview of his spring, summer 2013 shoe collection, he is announced as the recipient of the British Fashion Council and Vogue Fashion Fund of 2013.

His latest collection inspired by the shape and form of waves is a mix of courts, sandals, wedge heels, stilettos and cube heels with cut-aways, boxes and jewels it has the freshness of spring waves about it.

It’s a busy year for Kirkwood as he is also designing the spring, summer runway shoes for Erdem, peter Pilotto and Suno as well as the latest news that he is designing around 90 shoes for the Victoria Secret show in New York in November.

Below are a few favourites (courtesy of vogue)- such cool designs:

 

 

Flotique- Jewellery Collection by Florence + The Machine

Florence + The Machine have unvielled the latest merchandise of the band... A beautiful art-deco look jewellery collection called Flotique; which is said to have taken inspiration from the bands album artwork on 'Cermonials'.

With a dark silvery, black finish and gold details the jewellery is sure investment pieces but the fringing style of a few pieces (earings, pendant) is very on trend. But also very Florence Welch style as much of her stage clothing is about the movement of her clothing.

I love this cylindrical cuff with triangle detail in the gold, below and the earrings with circle detail and gold chain dangling detail.

Alice Takes a Trip...

Alice Takes A Trip is a lovely, independent fashion label started up in 2006 by sisters. The clothes all made in the UK; but are then hand finished in the Alice Takes a Trip studio to make them even more special.

The theme of the collection is the darker side to fantasy and with a name like Alice an edgier side to wonderland too. The images of the collection are captured in a stylistic, clever way to give that fantasy impression.

 

 

Skull tartan check bow black jumper, £22.

 

 

 

Black tapestry floral bow, btton box weekend bag, £38.

 

Images courtesy of Alice Takes A Trip.