So Shmotter is a new outfit site...where you can pick and mix and make up looks, it's pretty easy to use - I know there are a few sites like it but this is the first one I have used. I just felt like a edgy rocking kinda of look. I am also in love with ugly sweaters at the moment.
So it's that time of year again - time for the Fashion Showcase Wales, which takes place on the 6th December at Cardiff Cole Exchange. I am really excited about this event, as it's a real oppourtunity for welsh designers to show there lines and besides that it should be a good night out - with a live hair salon, marketplace, bar and a live tattoo area!!!
So once again loads of deadlines and been very busy....but it's christmas soon which means a lot more freetime - yey. So when I was reading the newspaper today i came across an article about Aliesha Dixon, I have to say I am not really a fan, but I noticed she has just released a collection of jewellery and though I would check it out. Like I said before I am not a fan of reality TV fame hungry C celebs, although she does work hard at it, so anyway as much as I hate to admit it I do like this little snake bracelet and wing necklace.
So I have no decided that I am going to make Tuesday - the music post day. I know alot of people do music Monday, but hey there is nothing wrong with Tuesday. I always look for interesting and fashion and art inspiring music video's. First up is the Canadian band Metric, whose lead singer Emily Haines, has a great individual sense of style.
The next band who are also Canadian are The Dragonettes. Who I have to say I have seen their name around quite abit but never actually listened to any of there stuff, but after seeing this music video I fell in love with Martine Sorbara the lead singers hair and style. From what research I have done, this hasn't always been the case and she seems to have come into her own over the years. Also how amazing is the jacket created out of tape!
So with all this rain we have been having it's got me thinking about umbrella's and how I really need to get a new one, something fun and different. I have always looked at umbrellas as simply a necessity but now I really want one as a statement accessory. I came across this wonderful designs to wet my umbrella taste-buds, although at the end of the day I rather it just be sunny.
Another thing I cam across yesterday where this ridiculous pair of tights by the lux leg-wear company Wolford. Now I love tights, the more strange and interesting the better - but these to me are just plain ugly and what is worse they are being retailed at £199! I'm sorry but I would never pay £199 for these, I don't care if they are being sported by Cherly Cole of Fearn Cotton! I'm sorry but fridge, in this way, is sooo 1990's clubbing wear and not in a good way.
So yesterday I was very very sad to read that Daul Kim, a top Korean Fashion model had passed away, at the tender age of 20. She was found dead in her Paris apartment, the police are investigating into her death and although nothing has been released, media are sighting it as suicide. Despite being a fashion fixture on the catwalks of Paris, New York, Milan and London, Daul was also an accomplished Artist and film-maker. Her individual style and beauty will surely be missed by the fashion world.
Both images courtesy of Korean Vogue
In other, rather sad news, if you haven't already heard the future is looking bleak for British Fashion designer Luella Bartley of Luella, as she has lost her main financial backer, Club 21 and has had to cease trade until another backer is found. Luella in few words - is an amazing designers and has created some wonderful collections. Luella was named fashion designer of the year in 2008 and her ready-to-wear 2010 line has received rave reviews and previewed at this years London Fashion Week and gained critical acclaim, so this has come as a shock to everyone. Her clothing has been labled as "english eccentric" in style and has been worn by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Sienna Miller, Alexa Chung and Lily Allen and you can currently buy her products from Luella and Urban Outfitters (and of course loads of shops around the UK), but without new backing it is unlikely it will say in shops for long. So what can be done?? Why not join the facebook Save Luella movement
So I was so excited when the post man pushed a little package through my door. I had wanted a moustache necklace for a while and I was not disappointed. It came in a cute little box and was just what I was looking for. I got it from this great little site called Sunday Girl Accessories, which have a great collection of interesting and one-off pieces of jewellery.
Soooo here a few little things that are inspiring me and making me feel all warm inside. I am in love with the blog - Vintage is the New Black and is run by Noir Ohio who is a stylish and ebay owner and sells all her wonderful vintage finds on her ebay shop - and she does find the most amazing clothes!
My next item to love is the new Gucci for Unicef bag for 2009 - I WANT IT!!! And after paying the high price for it atleast you will feel good about yourself knowing that a percentage of the profits goes to UNICEF programs for orphans and children affected by HIV.
Photo courtesy of Gucci
My last loveage is for my mother for bring back these lovely pieces of jewellery from her trip to Cape Town in South Africa. They all have such an organic feel to them, either made out of stone, wood or shells, and I love the chunky red necklace. She also brought back these recycled earrings as a joke, as they are made out of the local beer can tops, but I really love the actually :)
So it's the clothes show live sooooon....not sure if I am going to go, I might do. All I can say is it's going to be big and in your face with an ice bar, design awards, catwalks and bubbles bar.....I have a feeling it's going to be alot like The Glam Show but on a bigger scale and over more days and I think Gok is going to be spilling advice over that weekend. What I would be looking forward to the most is the designer show as last year the showcased some lines from John Galliano, Burberry, D&G and Giles Deacon so I am curious as to who is being shown this year. for more info go to www.clotheshowlive.com
So it's been major crunch time lately - hence lack of posts - but now I have handed in some big projects which means - more free time and more time to blog - yey. Got lots of news that will go up in the next few days. My mother just got back from her trip to South Africa and brought back some great jewellery, big chunky necklaces and bracelets and this really cut pair of bottle top earrings. On here flight back she had to stop over in Amsterdam and lucky for me she had a quick look around duty free and picked up Marc Jacobs Lola - was soooo happy - I love this fragrance!!!
Anyway here is just a quick "African" inspired outfit......just for fun really. It's been so cold aswell that I just felt I needed abit of jazz - so necklaces and alittle sparkly makes for smiles :)
My sunday was soo lazy that I am only putting the post up today (Monday). So if you haven't noticed animal prints are back with a vengeance! For some reason whenever I think of animal prints the TV show "Married with children" pops into my head, and possibly not in the best of ways. I do like leopard, tiger and snake prints but just not too in your face or overdone. I am a more subtle accessory person and would opt more for a printed bag, shoes or scarf. I suppose though it all comes down to how you wear it, leopard print has deep roots in punk, so if your going for the edgy punky look it's a great accessory, or if your looking to make a statement with a well fitted coat but I personally am just alittle weary of coming across alittle bit white trash trailer park, but hey that look can go down a treat too, if that's what your aiming for heehee :P
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So I just feel like I haven’t posted some music in a while....and music and fashion are soooo deeply connected it's impossible to ignore the influence they have one each other. My music tastes are always changing, depending on what mood I’m in. When fall comes I always seem to see myself drifting into day dreams of walking through central park with golden leaves on the floor listening to soft soul and light jazz and a touch of blues, but not today! I wanted something abit harsh, in your face, get me up in the morning, something alittle different to what I usually listen to. So I have come across three super stylish and individual ladies who are just doing there thing.
First is Santigold and I am loving her new song "lights out", I love all the outfit changes in the song and it's upbeat tempo.
Next is the super cool New Zealander LadyHawke
And last but not least is the new girl on the block Eleanor Jackson, one half of La Roux
Whether or not you like La Roux or the others, one thing for sure is they have a sense of style and individuality, the where what they want.
I know this is abit late - as this edition came out on the 15th of October....but it's still something worth posting about. The British student-run online fashion magazine - Lipstick Royalty is donating all the proceeds of their latest edition to the Laura Crane Trust for youth cancer care. The cost of download is £1.50.
So I havn't done an outfit post for ages and I am really into blacks and greys at the moment....must have something to do with the changing of the seasons and perhaps it also reminds me of french cuts. Anyway....this photo is literally taken at 6:30am.
So it's a Gerard Darel Jacket, Alyn Paige jersey top, a French Connection belt (which cannot be seen) trousers from Next, Shoes from New Look and a Francesco Biasia Bag
So I was a very happy girl to get the chance to go to The Glam Show this year in London, at Earls Court. Two days of pampering and fashion, presented by style guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones, who happens to be on the verge of giving birth but still looks pretty good. So I just travelled up for Saturday but it was a pretty packed day from the get go. When you entered Earls court you really have no idea of what to expect as it's all contained on the 2nd floor so it's not until you take the escalator up that you see what awaits. There really was something for everyone from Tigi Hair products to Teeth Whitening, makeup master classes and pedicures, to champagne bars and boutique and vintage clothing. One of my fast becoming favourite designers REEM was there, she makes the most beautiful clothing and jewellery, another designer who caught my eye was a girl called Amira.
One of the most exciting events of the day though was the Untold Fashion show - Untold is a collaboration of newly emerging designers and artists who sometimes find it hard getting exposure with the ethos of "Untold Talent yet no platform" and therefore making the platform to present their designs.
After the Untold show I had a look at some of the great stores and listened in too some of the seminars going on in the Sante Glow Zone. Also had a chance to watch the very fit and energetic dancers in the Dance Studio area, as well as working through the boutique vintage row...where I saw this girl whose dress I just fell in love with.
After that was The Glam Show fashion show which showcased designes from Freemans, Strawberry Bunny, Morgan Davies Bridal and Amira.
So I happen to stumble across these shoes by Iron Fist, and thought they where super fun for Halloween. I had heard of Iron Fist a while back when I used to work in a clothing store in Cape Town, as the founders of Iron Fist are South African but are now based in San Diego and the label is really starting to take off. Iron Fist though is not for the faint hearted as their designs and artwork are bold, loud and colourful taking inspiration from skate, punk, hip-hop and tattoo culture. They already have some pretty glamorous celebs sporting there stuff such as Tommy Lee, Britney Spears and band The Sounds.
Sooooo I have been quite busy lately - just came back from The Glam show this weekend - a post will be up very soon about that - it was in short - a great day! Been buying quite a lot of things lately, new pair of black peep toe shoes, a little Alyn Paige Mod dress and a vintage Fred Perry dress. I am on the lookout for big knitted jumpers aswell. I am also really starting to fall in love with Tweed - when you look at someone like Vivienne Westwood and what she does with tweed it's easy to see why. Still loving black shoes - as ever, but need to require some with studs I think. :)
