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#LFW Day 4

LFW day 4 for me was the day of the original show tickets, and presentations; Peter Jensen a crossword puzzle, Tata Naka a Cliff Richard Vinyl record, Aminaka Wilmont a printed card, and two separate clear plexi glass with red dots meaningless on their own but when placed one on top of the other showing time, date, and location of the Dion Lee salon show. Tata Naka was officially my last show of LFW, and I was blown away by the music, atmosphere, and styling (also got a bit tipsy from one pina colada but what do you epect when you haven’t all day) considering I had been in the Portico rooms twice that same day for other shows the space was unrecognisable black and white checked floors, and wall to wall covering it was just exciting to see so many beautiful black models rocking tribal prints without it being costumey or trying too hard. Peter Jensens Thelma was very prim, and proper Alexa Chung, and Fred Butler attended the show, it will be interesting to see what, if any, pieces of the collection they will wear, I am already thinking about how to incorporate the pearl headphones in to an editorial. Ji Cheng was like a quiet storm, the models walked a serene pace but the clothes packed a punch, the majority of my time was zooming in to get the detail of the fabrics, and surprise finishes at the backs. Ashish not normally my cup of tea, the last cowboys, and indians theme ging completely over my head, but this time around the collection seemed to be grounded carefree, almost I am going to layer these jeans with a shimmery skirt unbuttoned shirt, and hoody, and what? Aminaka was good the only letdown being the actual show production honestly whose idea was it to only turn on the lights of half the catwalk? ( I am sure it was deliberate as the models stopped, and posed halfway down the catwalk) I would understand If the collection was bright but the blacks, and dark prints were completely lost in the setup, and again such a shame because the detail of the print was signature of the brand but effervescent nonetheless. I did have to do lots of adjusting settings whilst taking pictures at the show, and I do have some good shots so full show posts to follow. Keep checking in as I have all the shows to post about as well as extra shots that will go on the Adorngirl Facebook page & Tumblr

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February 23, 2012 | Categories: Catwalk, Jewellery, London Fashion Week AW12, salon show | Tags: #LFW AW12, #LFW AW12 streetstyle, alexa chung, Aminaka Wilmont AW12, Ashish AW12, Dion Lee AW12, Peter Jensen Thelma, Tata NakA AW12 | Leave A Comment »

Realms Of The Unreal

Designers showcasing within London Fashion week are continuing the trend of being creative whilst being commercially viable, Bora Aksu is no different the Turkish designer creating dip dyed skirts, and rose brocade dresses I could easily imagine wearing outside of the catwalk setting. The press release paints a whimsical story of Henry Dargers’ tale of the realms of the unreal, I only really take the press release to get a backdrop of where the designer is coming from, (and confirmation of the fabrics used in the collection) but even without this to hand my first instincts were a about dark and light, the collection very feminine, and pretty juxtaposing pale pinks, grey black, and splashes of tangerine orange. I have always liked how Aksu utilises proportion, and styles combining patterned collars, and layered sheer chiffon over a heavy wool, pulling the look together with dark patterned tights, elbow length wool gloves, and lace rose headpieces. Overall a very strong collection and different direction from his last autumn winter collection but still very Aksu

February 22, 2012 | Categories: Catwalk, London Fashion Week AW12 | Tags: #LFW AW12, Bora Aksu AW12, Henry Darger | Leave A Comment »

#LFW Day 3

It was a very cold sunday, but fashion never sleeps let alone care cold, so I wrapped up in red Matalan Jacket layered my horse print shirt over a yellow Asos dress with thick tights, and made my way to Mulberry. No ticket this year, but made sure to wait outside to get some shots of the uber glamorous guests, and got lucky as Olivia Palermo appeared and was promptly swooped by photographers, and I have to admit she handled with grace stopping for the occasional shot before being whisked off to her car. Next stop was Jeffrey Michael, this was his London Fashion week debut at the St Martins Lane Hotel Lightbar, and a long time friend I was there to support, and get to work conducting a video interview for Runway Passport, and getting some behind the scene photographs backstage; review to follow his collection deserves its own post. A few hop, and skips back to Somerset House for my own interview with Sofeminine an online Fashion & lifestyle mag, they wanted to question me about fashion blogging, and all that subject entails, we were laughing so hard it took away my nerves of being filmed, so can’t wait to see the finished edit. My schedule for LFW sunday tends to be the quietest of all the days as the next show for Pam Hogg was hours away so made my way through the Somerset House exhibition making stops and getting lots of photographs at my favourite jewellery stands MFP, Mawi, and Swarovski. Let’s not talk about the unsightly business of queuing in the freezing cold outside Fashion Scout for a late, and oversubscribed Pam Hogg catwalk, and let’s focus on the clothes. To a packed house including Alexandra Burke the collection was a futuristic Frida Khalo space age metallic body suits, in gold and silver, and over the top neck braces with tied bows, and little house on the prairie leather dresses. Was I done for the day? definitely but I wanted so badly to catch up with friends so shuffled my tired feet with Sabrina to the Diner for the Trye Religion party, true intentions to go straight home to blog only to spot lovely Amy and go in to the House of Evolution after party… only London Fashion Week, and thank you Jen again for the pictures of me. Mwah xx

February 20, 2012 | Categories: Catwalk, Jewellery, London Fashion Week AW12, My Style | Tags: House of Evolution after party, Jeffrey Michael AW12, Kat Maconie, Maria Francesca Pepe AW12, Mawi, Mulberry AW12, Olivia Palermo, Pam Hogg AW12, Swarovski Atelier Christopher Kane | 1 Comment »

#LFW Day 2

Damn you England and your weather, you completely ruined the fashionistas calculated and careful nonchalant ( but someone better ask to take my photo) stomp through the Somerset house courtyard. Any true blogger knows how to make cocktails from lemons, and seeking refuge from the pounding rain I managed to find pure glamour it took absolute will power not to stroke her Prada bag instead opting for the consolation of taking a picture, and thinking outside the outside the box jacket, the fashionisto customizing the blazer himself with coloured pencils, and scrabble letters. Usually this kind of thing makes me roll my eyes, and keep walking but it made me smile, and you can tell when people put on this character to get photographed, and when it genuinely time for their quirky style to shine ( but seriously people those ones you know who I am talking about don’t take their pictures they will go away eventually). Very quiet on the show front today but Spijkers en Spijkers was rammed to the hilt at Fashion Scout, causing the security to mutter anxiously in to their walkie talkies, health & safety, & firemen were used. Headbands, red lips, and tassled hems is all I will say for now loved the collection, and will post full show later. The Edun Choi presentation in the Portico room was short, and sweet the collection adorned with skull caps, straight sharp tailored jacket, and fur-lined coats teamed with pencil skirts, the models small roleplay with binoculars in front of a white screen, and projected tableaux. Thank you Jen for taking the pictures of my outfit, I was wearing a yellow cable knit jumper, and sheer butterfly print kimono both by Matalan teamed with Skinny black Jeans , and black wedge booties from Asos, you know I would feel naked without my jewellery so darkened up the look with my crocodile Butler & Wilson, and Tresor Paris bracelets.

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February 18, 2012 | Categories: Accessories, Catwalk, Jewellery, London Fashion Week AW12, salon show | Tags: #LFW streetstyle, Carlotta Actis Barone, Edun Choi AW12, Spijkers en Spijkers AW12, Tresor Paris | 2 Comments »

#LFW Day 1

Day 1 of London Fashion week is over ( well and truly it’s the early hours of the morning that I am typing this) and it was a great first day. Friday is usually the busiest for me with lots of clashes but I saw a fair few, which were all brilliant each designer opting for new designs rather than re-hashing their spring summer collection and pawning it off with a few tweaks for winter. This is just a blog flip book if you will of my day as I got my teeth suck firmly in to some street style, not easy, as there really is an etiquette not just with the person your taking a picture of but other photographers as well. Bora Aksu was my star of the day, with showmanship being awarded to Nova Chien from Vauxhall Ones to watch, and vintage 40′s jazz club by Orla Kiely. I don’t know what’s in the air but today I was asked to have my picture taken quite a few times actually and I couldn’t help but look behind me every time to see if they meant someone who just happened to cross my path, thanks to Matalan who have been brilliant letting me chose a few pieces online ( right now in limbo between slim clothes, and maternity, so really had nothing to wear) and thank you David for taking the shots of me ( yep that’s me red jacket, printed romper, and blue cable jumper all Matalan baby). See you tomorrow x

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February 18, 2012 | Categories: Catwalk, Jewellery, London Fashion Week AW12, My Style, ones to watch | Tags: #LFW AW12 streetstyle, #VFS ones to watch, Bora Aksu AW12, Corrie Nielsen AW12, Jena Theo AW12, Maria Grachvogel AW12, Orla Kiely AW12 | Leave A Comment »

Very SS12

I love the brand name Very, it has a certain ring to it the title very SS12 emoting what style and trends are fashionable now, I am already a happy Very customer ( it probably accounts for 1-3 of my wardrobe) so my acceptance of an invitation to attend the blogger event hosted byStyleSuzi was really just a formality. Very SS12 was just that, all the SS12 looks and more we have been blogging about, the rise of the peplum, sherbet shades, deailted embellishments, and celebrity collaborations the longest partnership with Fearne Cotton (my favourite), and Holly Willo-boobies Diana Vickers ( Ignore the annoying advert the collection is actually quite nice with a nod to the 60′s), and Coleen Rooney.

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February 16, 2012 | Categories: SS12 Press day | Tags: Love Label, Savoir, Very Blogger event, Very Spring Summer 2012 | 2 Comments »

Waste Away

Entitled ‘Waste Away’ Ruth Holland has turned upside down the throw away culture that we seem to be in, adopting the similar recycling ethos of LCF Alumni Alina Jessipovich creating something beautiful using traditional rope making techniques from industrial waste material no less in to statement jewellery, read my quick fire interview with the designer about her style (more…)

February 14, 2012 | Categories: Accessories, Jewellery, ones to watch | Tags: LCF #MA12 Exhibition, LCF showtime, Ruth Holland #MA12 Fashion Artefact | Leave A Comment »

Style Club

Jaeger is probably the press day where I bump into most bloggers, and press that I know the most, the brand having the pull that makes you want to see the collection again, and make your veritable sample requests/take pictures/gab about, even though we had already seen the collection during Fashion week (Heck my Jaeger posts continue to be in my weekly top posts on my stats page). I think it’s the fact that the sub brands are designed so well, Boutique ss12 can be described as the younger sister embodying polka dots, peter pan collars, and lady like silhouettes, when compared to the lace sheer overlay, circular cut outs, and pleated skirts of the mainline Jaeger collection. Jaeger Black full-out evening wear sweeping fitted dresses, in simple black, and bold orange. Most brands branch off in to a diffusion but it’s almost an afterthought not really an identity in itself, year after year I am impressed by the accessories ( something I am taking more care over now I’ll be calling in samples for Slink shoots) colour blocked in burnt orange, and mustard yellow, framed with brown leather straps. Especially strong were the printed silk scarves, a combination of vibrant prints, and a classy illustration capturing chic fashionistas in oversized shades, and multicoloured polka dots by the in-house Jaeger designer. On the day I remember asking when the scarves would be available to buy, the response January February 2012 in which I pouted that it was too far away, well yet again time has flown, and I will be making my way to the store, there’s a scarf with my name on it

February 14, 2012 | Categories: Accessories, SS12 Press day | Tags: Jaeger SS12 | Leave A Comment »

The Yuanzi Effect

You may be forgiven for thinking these gorgeous pieces were very fancy lanterns, but they are actually neckpieces, and I got the chance to do quick interview with the designer Yuanzi Wang.

How would you define your style?

Actually my work always come from my own preferences, from daily life, my fabric collection, small metal crafts , embroidery pattern designs, a variety of paper, books, my interest of natural elements and traditonal artefact. I graduated from industrial design, and now the fashion industry has been very different from the past. I like that my design can bring a kind of reservation, inherit and develop the traditional manual techniques. Although my MA collection this time is not for everyday wear, it is still the very beginning for my future career.

Who or what is your main source of inspiration?

My main source of inspiration of this collection was plants, I like trees and flowers, they grow and bloom in the light and evening, such beautiful creatures.

also I made some mechanical parts, because the concept of these neckpieces is the combination of the natural elements and industrial manufacturing.

What was it like studying a MA?

MA studying is a private development, because in this course you will find everyone has a different academic background and professional target for the future. Some of my classmates have extremely professional handmade techniques, and some others have very strong personality, that will help them control the design work from start to finish. so I think the most important thing is make sure what you want to do. You clear the mind, make study plans for yourself, develop professional skills and work hard.

what everyone has done to be a MA student is challenge their own.

What are your plans for the future?

In the future I would d like to make a corporation with womenswear, and also learn more about textile design, and make the new collection of accessories for my own brand.

February 10, 2012 | Categories: Accessories, ones to watch | Tags: #MA12 Fashion Artefact, LCF #MA12 Exhibition, Yuanzi Wang | Leave A Comment »

Fetish

It’s painfully obvious now, but I was none the wiser about how far Taeseok Kang took his sexual concept when designing his MA artefact collection, I was in awe of his gold buttons which he attached to his business card which I continuously ran my fingers over, only to realise they were actual nipples ( kindly donated by his class members actual gold casts of their own nipples, true friends) The designer (who seemed quite shy) revealed his love of hair, the feel and texture of it, and combining the eroticism of the female form, he created a selection of accessories not for the faint hearted. At first I thought the gold accents were studs but again stood back to see more nipples, the leather protruding emanating the cup of the breast the design repeated, taking on a surreal feel, but actually practical as behind the flap was adjacent gold zip compartments with gilded nipple pulls. I admire his attention to detail the opening clasp of his vast suitcase which can be utilised as a luxury case for professional make-up artists (or the die-hard accessories fans like myself) has a gilded indent of his own fingerprint. Taeseok is already an entrepreneur designing the brown crock style bag with studs independent of the exhibition as a diffusion line complete with hair intertwined though the chain handle, I really expect nothing less than seeing this designer stocked at Harrods ( just putting it out into the univsere).

February 9, 2012 | Categories: Accessories, Luxury, ones to watch | Tags: #MA12 Fashion Artefact, Taeseok Kang | 1 Comment »

De Fabrica

Thick, heavy, bulky twisted plaited rope was my first set of descriptive when looking at Charlotte Valkeniers MA artefact collection, but the selection of neck pieces, and bangles were feather light. Her background in silversmithing, and metalwork clearly paid off as she utilized her skill to create original magnetised closures (which blew my mind btw, thinking they were set rings to accentuate, and break up all the dark leather) bringing this detail to the forefront the closure being more than just an afterthought but part of the major design, and aesthetic. There is just something so earthy, and tribal about the collection, and I have been crying out for bigger bolder jewellery for so long now, and It feels great that a new designer is coming through with really big bold pieces, I am very excited

February 7, 2012 | Categories: Accessories, Jewellery, ones to watch | Tags: #MA12 Fashion Artefact, Caroline Michael photography, Charlotte Valkeniers, LCF #MA12 Exhibition | 1 Comment »

In His Element

A few weeks ago, I was on strict instructions not to post my behind the scenes shots of the Jeffrey Michael video shoot, until the day of his debut show on the 19th at LFW, but lo and behold this cheeky monkey has released this teaser from the shoot ( I am actually really happy, as I have been bursting to share a few pictures, and I really don’t know how magazines can wait months until a shoot is published). The video will play alongside his presentation entitled ‘ The Prenatural Deity’, each model embodying an element, my particular favourite was air, Anya moved with such grace, bringing the dress to life. You’re probably screwing up your face thinking but you haven’t shown us anything, but it’s a teaser people, I didn’t want to give away everything, all the behind the scenes from the day will be published the 19th February to coincide with the show, and it will be a show with some amazing celebrity guests that Jeffrey has previously styled, and some I know have been in with him for fittings, oooh I can’t wait

February 6, 2012 | Categories: London Fashion Week AW12, ones to watch | Tags: Jeffrey Michael AW12 sneak peek, Jeffrey Michael Design | Leave A Comment »

Legoland

Don’t you just love Lego, the kid in me has always loved the bright primary and secondary coloured blocks interlocking in to wherever your imagination will take you, this pre fall Roksander Ilincic has imagined and created a fun colour blocked collection of straight cut, dropped waists, and trapeze dresses, skater skirts, and variable short, maxis & midi lengths. The epitome of sports luxe was the oversized hooded duffle coat complete with coloured patches, Roksanda herself grabbed it to make a quick dash outside in to the freezing cold ( I didn’t realise that she was Roksanda at first though, embarrassingly the sales agent assuring me that no we weren’t allowed to try things on because that woman was Roksanda) Just like piecing together complementary Lego bricks the dresses combine bold reds alongside exposed zips with yellow lining, cream high necklines against royal blue and houndstooth accents. Starworks also previewed the Ilincic ‘mini me’ line, which were replicas of the mainline collection (it was gorgeous no one could walk by without gasping) for young girls as well as new pieces, and its super exclusive ( that’s why they are not included in this post) and is due to launch in a couple of months, can’t wait.

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February 4, 2012 | Categories: Luxury, Press day | Tags: Roksanda Ilincic Pre fall 2012 collection, Starworks group press day | Leave A Comment »

Poemtry

Excuse the quality of the images, theses are stills from the video live stream after all, and thank the digital age for having something like live stream, so I didn’t miss the show ( although that off air black screen was heart wrenching at 8 o’clock). Another year another line up of new talent from LCF, I am sure those designers must have been so nervous in the lead up to the catwalk, showcasing all their hard work in to a collective of garments to an audience of the press, Industry and twitter, instant hits from instagram, and instant public opinion, but going by the finished presentation they had nothing to worry about. Entitled ‘Poemtry’ the catwalk was a diverse mix of contemporary but very commercial styles. If you care about colour trends yellow was the common denominator, whereas last year’s Duel was dark, and more about texture, this MA season focused on brights. Yellows were cartoon bright in the form of a wizard of Oz scarecrow with straw hat, and belt cinching a paper bag waisted skirt by Chika Ito, gradient jackets against shimmering gold by Hye Rim Hong , pale, and mellow gold in the form of a beaded gown by Charlotte Simpson (who should be highly commended if Han Cha didn’t win for womenswear, I think she should have got the gong). Presented by Christopher Raeburn and Lauren lavern Hana Cha was awarded best womenswear collection, and I can see why, as soon as the first look came down the catwalk it was pretty captivating, and I couldn’t quite put my finger on why I liked it so much, the oversized checkerboard pater, the juxtaposition of proportion? but as soon as the plum red and metal gold dress appeared, I was sold, elegant but so fashion forward and different, I could already see that this would be a successful label. Congratulations to all the graduates you really put on a show.

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February 3, 2012 | Categories: Catwalk, ones to watch | Tags: Charlotte Simpson, Hana Cha, Hye Rim Hong, Jianfeng Huang, Jie Liang, Joseph Turve, LCF #MA12 Catwalk, Mei Tang, Melanie Anayiotos, Ming Pin Tien, Poemtry, Sum Yu Li, Tsz Fung Kwok | Leave A Comment »

Stripes & Brights

What more does this post need to say? It’s dreary outside so it’s the perfect time to bring out the brights. Imagine a sea of black umbrellas on Oxford Street, and you bring out this Prada (sorry I mean H&M) striped confection, and who says winter must be greys, and blacks? I don’t see how a mood can’t be perked up with this hot pink number from Dune (which is surprisingly spacious, my 400D SLR fits in there with a little room left for the basics), bangles from Ituen Basi, or even this Prada ( oops, I did it again) Traffic People clutch with chain handle. If you didn’t already hear I have been appointed Accessories Editor at Slink Magazine, so look out for my Accessories feature in the February issue, with the cover star Whitney Port first plus size winner from Americas Next Top Model.

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January 31, 2012 | Categories: Accessories | Tags: Dune Accessories, H&M, ituen basi, Traffic People | 2 Comments »

Tiny Tatty Teddy

If for whatever reason this is the first time you are visiting my blog, this is not a mummy/baby blog but darnnit my twin girls are so cute I just can’t help myself but include them; this is a fashion and lifestyle site, and these bundles of blub are part of my life, and who says they can’t be part of a fashion story? The fun part of having baby girls is the dressing up, they grow so fast so you tend to have to buy months ahead so they don’t just grow out of it in two days, and these adorable Indigo Baby dresses from Marks and Spencer were too cute to pass up; I am really not in to dressing the twins exactly the same, so I was spoilt for choice. Plus it’s nice to have some going out outfits for them, making a nice change-up from their regular stylish threads of baby gros, sleepsuits, and matching bibs.

January 27, 2012 | Categories: fashion | Tags: Indigo colletion baby, Marks and Spencer, Marks and Spencer kidswear | Leave A Comment »

The Muppets Are Coming

Miss B was right when she tweeted what else could make fashionistas come out on a cold rainy evening? why else but the glamour puss herself Miss Piggy, and the Muppet clan from our childhoods. Disney was unveiling a Muppetsinspired fashion range featuring fashion brand heavy hitters OPI, Opening Ceremony, Thomas Sabo, and the one, and only Giles Deacon who designed a dress especially for Miss Piggy. I was enamoured by the Noir range of statement rings, necklaces, and bracelets big, bold, and over the top reminiscent of the diva herself, but lets not forget the rest of the clan. Cuddly toys, bags, and cushions of Kermit, Animal, Fozzie Bear, and the gang were there too my daughter, and a few other kids that attended getting a chance to play, and just in case we forgot where it all originated we were given the privilege of previewing the Muppet movie set for general release February 10th. This event was the prefect excuse for a Mummy, and daughter day, but I never expected to enjoy the film so much (I thought it would be cheesy, and that I had outgrown it, ironic as that was the theme of the film) it was genuinely funny, with actual laugh out loud moments, my daughter giggling, and eating all the sweets I had packed, me coveting Miss Piggy’s hair wondering if it was time to try a bob with bangs…? check out the rest of the pictures from the night including some cute Fozzie Birkenstocks

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January 24, 2012 | Categories: events, Jewellery | Tags: Disney, Giles Deacon for Miss Piggy, Noir muppets jewellery, Opening Ceremony, the muppets movie | 1 Comment »

Precious

Ever since I was gifted this cup, and saucer set from Twingings, I have probably only used it for its original purpose once, instead pimping it as an impromptu jewellery case. Don’t get me wrong I have jewellery boxes three in fact, a wood box with special compartments, and pull out drawers, plastic, a basic clear with pull out drawers to handle the over spill from the wood box and a storage trunk filled to the brim. Somehow this didn’t stop me picking up a few more pieces from H&M. I really didn’t mean to, I had some time to spare and wandered in ( I never learn), and these are the beauties I came out with, I am trying to choose which perfume can go in this precious vial necklace. I fully intend to wear the rings all at once, I mean God gave us ten fingers for a reason, right?

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January 21, 2012 | Categories: Jewellery | Tags: H&M Jewellery, Twinings china set | Leave A Comment »

Bright Things

What came first the chicken or the umbrella? I know obvious right the umbrella.. .all lame jokes aside its the season of Bright Young Things supporting emerging design talent, an initiative which the British are renowned for highlighting innovative young designers in only the way Selfridges can. Womens, Menswear, Accessories, Food, and Home designers are showcased in innovative and quirky window displays; with the products also available to buy within store, and online. Oliver Ruuger a luxury accessories designer who manages to create (more…)

January 19, 2012 | Categories: ones to watch | Tags: #SelfridgesBYT, Archie McLeish, Maarten Van Der Horst, Oliver Ruuger, Selfridges Bright Young Things 2012, Selfridges shop window, Sorcha o'raghallaigh, Tinker & Tailor, William Richard Green | 1 Comment »

Lucile

Imagine my surprise attending the lingerie collective at the Music Rooms to be greeted by a buzzing room of at least 15 lingerie brands, I whispered to the receptionist “Is this a press event?” in which she replied that it was in fact for press and buyers( think wholesale, Poalita the one who actually invited me actively shooing me away in favour of talking solely to said buyers). For those that understand only last year the lingerie collective was in a little boutique with a handful of products, and has become the only established luxury lingerie trade show for independent brands, including Damaris I was in for a treat. The row of black lace, and delicate silks are what drew me to Lucile, there was an overriding trend of loungewear within the entire room, blouses, and gowns that could easily be worn as outerwear an audience none the wiser. Considering this brand is 100 years old, it’s pretty damn sexy with a vintage twist the logo the exact design the vendors own grandmother originated with all those years ago, as well as her illustrations atop the silk panties box. Continuing forward the brand have embodied the Duchess of Warwick, and the Queen of Spain, designing black silk negligees, white satin bras, suspenders, and silk briefs the expansive sashes tying into playful bows.

January 18, 2012 | Categories: Luxury | Tags: Lucile Lingerie, The lingerie collective | Leave A Comment »

Luxe Life

I was super thrilled to be invited to the Atis Artemjevs showroom boutique, I was not familiar with the designer, but after checking through his uber chic site I was impressed with his ultra feminine collections, and wanted to meet the designer personally. On Fulham road a stones throw from Chanel, the designers store is a minimalist paradise everything jet black, the only colour coming from the current spring summer collection, effervescent yellows, orange, and an array of (more…)

January 16, 2012 | Categories: Jewellery, London Fashion Week AW12, Luxury, ones to watch | Tags: #LFW AW12, Atis Artemjevs, Mawi | Leave A Comment »

French Soul

Season to season, heel height is just an important part of the catwalk trends, as colour and cut the designers yo-yoing between sky-high, or a reasonable kitten heel, but French Sole continue to remain true to the flat. Flat definitely doesn’t mean boring when the brand continually reinvent the sumptuous ballet pump time and time again with different fabrics, and styles. This season sees the launch of pirouette a line specifically tailored to us that have size 8 and above feet but still maintain the dainty elegance of their smaller counterparts. SS12 is all about the signature quilted pump, varying animal prints which are featured with contrasting bow linings, gold studs with black leather, and glittery pumps designed in only the way Jane Winkworth can.

January 9, 2012 | Categories: Shoes, SS12 Press day | Tags: french sole spring summer 2012 press day, french sole SS12, jane winkworth | Leave A Comment »

Recap

Happy New year! 2012 and at the start of the new year there is already the anticipation of new opportunities around every corner, and what kind of blogger would I be if I didn’t have a 2011 recap? so here is a round-up of what wasn’t a bad year after all. I was enthralled by the Liberty window display, I went to bed at Showstudio, got frustrated at both fashion weeks ( lots of oversubscribed shows) attended countless press days, took a four-month break (much needed) and got involved in the first ever online fashion week in association with Vogue, what a year but you don’t realise how much you’ve actually done, until it’s time to compose these kind of posts. The blog is called Adorngirl becasue of my love for jewellery, and this year only made my obsession worse with the georgeous lines of Mawi, and Lisvosky among a few, so enjoy the pictures through my journey of events, as much as I have enjoyed taking them.

Vogue Online Fashion Week 2011

December 31, 2011 | Categories: Catwalk, events, Jewellery, London Fashion Week A/W 11, London Fashion Week SS12, photography | Tags: #LFW, #LFW SS12, Adorngirl 2011 recap, Liberty window | Leave A Comment »

Brogues & Bows

This is the last friday of 2011 and rather than doing a recap of my year ( it has been very quiet for me in blogging terms as if I haven’t harped on enough about being pregnant with twins, and most of that time being sick, my major highlight being a part of #OFW being one of the guest Editors for Amazon) I decided to hit up my archives for yet unpublished work, and stumbled across these images of Emma Cowlam illustrations that I took at the beginning of the year. I really don’t know where the time has gone as this was the Art of Fashion evening at Fashion Capital way back in February consisting of one of my favourite illustrators Spiros Halaris, photographers, and graphic artists and their take on fashion. What stood out for me was the loose scrawls of the pen, and handstitching on the paper, but yet so detailed that you knew exactly what you were looking at, her style seemingly capturing the life of the subject you can almost imagine the lovers on the bike catching a quick kiss as there are riding along the street. This talented textile design graduate utilises images that are all around her to create these original works of art, and have become completely unique to her and it has inspired me to make one of my resolutions as an illustrator, to work harder on my craft. What can you expect from Adorngirl in 2012? well more features on emerging design talent, more fashion editorials,beauty stories and things that are a little different that will make you want to continue to come back again, and again. Have a happy new year. xx

December 30, 2011 | Categories: Art, Illustration, ones to watch | Tags: emma cowlam illustrations, FashionCapital, the art of fashion | 1 Comment »

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