Stooshe 'Slip' music video

To say my first professional shoot I worked on was a bit surreal is a complete understatement. Not only because it was for the 2013 Brit Award nominated band Stooshe, a Warner Brothers production directed by Bryan Barber but also overnight- a long 18 hour set.

At first daunting, for these many reasons and not knowing what to expect, I absolutely loved the experience.

Set in All Star Lanes Bowling Alley on bricklane, the styling teams work begun at 9.30 on sunday evening and finished on Monday afternoon at 2.30- trust me it was odd having walked out in a half-zombie, tired trance to daylight as everyone bustled around Brick Lane on their daily business when we arrived to the location it was cast in darkness.

With the retro themed set, the style mirrored the quirky 1950s look- complete with bowling shoes from All Star Lanes, vintage bowling shirts and full, circle skirts. Joey's styling vision was an array of vintage (Tara Starlet- London Fields, Boutique Unique- Southend, Pop Couture- Southend), highstreet (H&M, Topshop/ Topman and Sinstar) with rolled jeans, bright socks, clashing colours and prints. My job as assistant stylist to Joey Bevan, was helping style looks, iron the garments, dress the models, guard the collection of garments supplied and be the on set stylist (checking adjustments before action- no labels on show, the garments are sitting right).

Hair: Carmen- Blown Avenue. Customised bowling shirts and jackets for the Stooshe girls by House of Billiam.

Despite the very tiring day for all involved, the end result was well worth it- take a look below. Available to purchase 12th May- Slip for number 1!!

Video courtesy of YouTube, images courtesy of Stooshe.

ANNOUCEMENT... Assisting Joey Bevan

I can now proudly announce, I am assisting the amazing fashion designer and stylist Joey Bevan. It's been a month since I started; already I have learnt so much- my first proffessional set I styled on was the Stooshe music video and I am curently assisting Joey with his bespoke showcase for the Coronation Festival at Buckingham Palace. I would like to thank Joey again for this opportunity; to gain experience from him is an honour.

Oscars 2013

The Oscars didn't fail to please in the style stakes this year; with some stunning outfit choices on February 24.

With crutches as accessories Kristen Stewart wore a beautiful nude Reem Acra couture gown. But underneath the stunning gown; with a sweetheart neckline and textured style, she wore a mismatched pair of shoes. Due to her her foot injury, she chose a Jimmy Choo sandal in white satin to match her dress and a silver ballet pump. She also wore a Fred Leighton diamond ring, similar to that of her character Bella in The Twilight Saga's engagement ring- perhaps a hint?

 

Singer Adele and new Mummy looked lovely in  her bespoke Burberry design. The sparkling Burberry creation, with three-quarter sleeves and knee-length suited Adele; worn with silver heels to match the dress' sparkling shine.

 

The truly amazing Dior couture dress, Jennifer Lawrence wore to the Oscars may have given her problems with stairs but its simply stunning all is forgiven. The design had little detail and a simple strapless style; but the volume for sure made up for the design. The things I would do to be able to wear this are pretty unbelievable.

 

It's always risky to wear red to a red carpet event. Yet Jennifer Aniston pulled just that off in a scarlet Valentino dress. In some ways, similar to Jennifer Lawrence's dress the skirt had much volume in it with the dress then left fuss-free of over-the-top decoration.

Images courtesy of vogue.com.

March wish-list

Of course, I'm always longingly looking at clothes I don't need, convincing myself I can't live without them and justifying my dodgy bank balance after the splurges, so it's time for March's wish-list. Feel free to help a student out anyone, if you want to buy me anything:

• Petite floral cami- Topshop, £26.
• Block check denim leggings- Topshop, £25.
• Frill hem shorts- Topshop, £30.
• White strappy wedge sandal with cut-out heel (Wolfleda)- Aldo, £65.
• Mint suede sandal with mesh detail (Fawnia)- Aldo, £80.
• White, long sleeved chiffon shirt with gold stud detail- H&M, £14.99.
• Jacquard metallic clutch bag-Warehouse, £26.
• Skinny jeans in ombre acid wash- Asos, £35.
• Pencil skirt with blocking panels- Asos, £18.
• Scallop edged skirt with sequin embellishment- Frock and Frill for Asos, £55.

March

On the first of every month, you can usually expect a blog post saying it's a new month, where has this year gone? But really, we are in March already it seems like only yesterday we had Christmas. But his a cheeky bit of fashion history of the March month:

• Tommy Hilfiger born March 24 1951.
• Shoe designer, Kenneth Cole born March 23 1954.
• British designer, Alexander McQueen born on March 17 1969.
• Sadly Cristobal Balenciago died March 23 1972.
• Paris Fashion Week ended March 6 2013 for next seasons autumn fall collections.

Printed jumper... Camden

Ok, so I was naughty once again and may have treated my wardrobe... Well I was in Camden market- so it was a bargain, pretty unique and I knew I would never find the item again but always remember it making me want it even more.

The printed grey jumper with black sleeves and neckline, has the printed image of a lady (who has a very nice bum) wearing a jacket that says 'God Save The Queen'.

 

It had that Kate Moss, realism feel to the image and I liked the honesty of it; not being so commercial as her face isn't seen. It's perfect to wear with leggings for a very casual look or jeans when the chill of the winter months gets too much.