FASHION: Lazy Shoreditch Sunday

Lazy Shoreditch Sundays: Columbia Road Flower Markets, Brick Lane & Boundary Street. Photos: http://snap55.com Twitter: @snap_55 http://snap55.com/blog/ Hat: H&M, Bag: Vintage, Top: Matalan, Skirt: Zara, Sunglasses: Matalan, Shoes: New Look, Necklace: Zara, Nails: Cheeky Continue reading FASHION: Lazy Shoreditch Sunday

FASHION: The White Shirt

While in Morocco last month I experimented with some chic shirts and maxi skirts and the backdrop of  the Hassan Mosque in Casablanca is the perfect  place for a few fashion sots. Shirt: H&M, Bag: Vintage, Sunglasses: Christian Lacroix, Necklace: Primark,  Continue reading FASHION: The White Shirt

FASHION: GFW University Of East London

GFW had always been one if my favourite events on the fashion calendar. Student work is always fresh and exciting, free from the commercial binding of real world design. The University Of East London show was my favourite from the weekend. Krasimira Ivanova Stoyeneva had in my opinion the strongest collection (featured image) and Here are a few pics from the other collections I liked … Continue reading FASHION: GFW University Of East London

FASHION: From Sidewalk To Catwak

Last week I attended the media preview of the Barbicans new exhibition showcasing the designs of Jean Paul Gaultier. This theatrically-staged exhibition is unlike any other I have been to, bringing personality to each and every garment on display by using revolutionary projections alongside mannequins, bringing them to life. Talking faces, including one of Gaultier himself, are projected onto models so they wink, talk, and … Continue reading FASHION: From Sidewalk To Catwak

FASHION: Take Your Boyfriend

If you’re a David Gandy fan then this weekend there’s the perfect opportunity to ogle the worlds first male supermodel, with your boyfriend’s approval. Style icon, model and car enthusiast David Gandy will be at Goodwood’s 72nd Members’ Meeting next weekend – open to the public for the first time. David’s long been a car enthusiast and was at the launch of Goodwood’s Sports and … Continue reading FASHION: Take Your Boyfriend

FASHION: Curvaceous Stars Join British Plus Size Fashion Weekend

The Hoff’s daughter Hayley Hasselhoff & Whitney Thompson  will add some star quality to British Plus Size Fashion Weekend next week. Walking at the event on the 14th & 15th Feb at the London Vinopolis actress Hayley Hasselhoff and Whitney Thompson – modelling (The first plus size model to win America’s next top model) and Felicity Haywood (Established British plus size model who was the first … Continue reading FASHION: Curvaceous Stars Join British Plus Size Fashion Weekend

FASHION: Isabella Blow – Fashion Galore!

Somerset House is currently showing an exhibition devoted to one of the original “It” girls – Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! A former assistant to Anna Wintour’s  at US Vogue, fashion editor at Tatler,  stylist at British Vogue, Fashion Director of the Sunday Times Style, Isabella Blow was known for her eccentricities and eye for talent. The exhibition showcases over a hundred pieces from her wardrobe, which … Continue reading FASHION: Isabella Blow – Fashion Galore!

BEAUTY: Chuan Spa At The Langham

Experience  an  oriental pampering experience – without the 12 hour flight and jet lag- at the Chuan Spa at London’s Langham Hotel. You may exit the tube into the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, but within minutes you’ll be transported into a state of bliss at this luxury day spa inspired by traditional Chinese wellbeing.  Spa treatments are accompanied by the use of the … Continue reading BEAUTY: Chuan Spa At The Langham

FASHION: Antwerp Fashion School Retrospective Exhibition

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ACADEMIE! Royal Academy Of Arts, Antwerp, 50 Years of Fashion retrospective at Mode Museum, including student work by the Antwerp Six, and Martin Margiela. (Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Water Van Beirendonck, Marina Yee, Dirk Van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs). Runs until February 16th 2014. Part one, shoes… I’ve always found graduate work to be greatly superior to commercial design. Without the restraints … Continue reading FASHION: Antwerp Fashion School Retrospective Exhibition

FASHION/LIFESTYLE Prêt-à-Portea High Tea At The Berkley

It’s unusual for cake and fashion to go together, in fact in many fashion circles cake is the enemy. But not at London’s Berkley Hotel where they’ve finally brought cake and fashion together in a beautiful delicious union. The Prêt-à-Portea high tea changes every season reflect current catwalk designs. These pictures are the AW12/13 ranges from YSL, Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Burberry, Diane Von Furstenburg, Fendi … Continue reading FASHION/LIFESTYLE Prêt-à-Portea High Tea At The Berkley

FASHION: A Peachy Summer SS14

I popped out of the rain and into Peachy PRs press day ‘a peachy summer’ last week. Here’s a few snaps of my favourites from their client showcase. Peachy PR personalised M&Ms, Yull Shoes #madeinBritain, Sampson & Christie butterfly bags, Emma modelling plus size women’s range Vida Moda, The Cambridge Raincoat Company, and Katcha Bilek handbag made from recycled tyres! Continue reading FASHION: A Peachy Summer SS14