C’est Ci Nes Pas Une Chambre

I HAVE INTERNET! Finally, the joys of speedy surfing brought to me by o2. I tried to post before using my dongle but it just turned all my posts into a jibbering mess of html nonsense.

Anyway I wanted to post this the day after her show but my internet blew up in a puff of anti-social smoke. Here it is anyway just because I love it so much.

Mary Katrantzo's first stand alone show entitled 'This Is Not A Room' completely blew me away. It's definitely my favourite Spring/Summer 2011 collection by far. The bold hyper-realistic digital prints used depict futuristic rooms on luxurious fabrics. These surreal lampshade skirts adorned with beads and jewels work in a way I never imagined possible.

Basso and Brooke s/s 2011

I wish I was there in London running frantically from show to show shmoozing along with all the glamorous guests. But I'm not, I'm in Edinburgh sniveling from a post summer cold haphazardly preparing for my eventual trip back to London, post LFW excitement. One day I'll nab an invite until then I bring you the most delicious pieces from my favourite collections.

Bright and early this morning, while I was still in bed, Basso and Brooke debuted their Spring Summer 2011 collection. A dreamy mix of digital prints covered a variety of dainty dresses. A softer more pastel based pallet compromised this collection in comparison to a/w creating a more feminine approach.

Bide me over..

Sass and Bide premiered their new collection last night at London Fashion Week. Deliciously delicate digital prints adorned the fine garments. Ruffled neck pieces gloriously contrasted against the sleek silk dresses creating a dynamic collection. Consisting of earthy tones with a couple of fiery pieces combined to create a soft fresh look. What particularly drew me to this show is that time and time again Sass and Bide produce a unique yet wearable collection.I also simply love their style, it's completely me- I can imagine (wistfully) myself in every outfit.

Paolo Roversi

Below: Vogue Sept 2010

Established photographer Paolo Roversi continued to wow me with his new editorial in the September issue of Vogue. This epic tribal-new rave warrior-woman shoot reminded me just how much I love this photographer. Absolutely fantastic choice for Vogue's September issue.

This Italian photographer is known for his love of using 8 by 10 inch Polaroids. His photographs seem delicate yet intense. They appear to capture an ethereal quality, capturing fleeting subtle expressions.

Below: Another Magazine s/s 08

Forget Me Not

Aptly Named Forget Me Not is a new collection of 'Art Mode' Scarves by designer Coco(Illustrator for people such as Vogue, Nylon and Elle).

I love scarves. They are an instant way to transform and lift an outfit. But as easy as they are to change an outfit, they are equally easy to lose. The number of times one has unwrapped itself from around my neck and floated away into the distant is immeasurable. Especially silk ones. Their crafty lightness mean by the time you've realised they made a bid for freedom, you're long gone from their point of abandonment.
.....Anyway, my point is, there is no way you'll want to forget these babies. Covered in brightly coloured digital prints, they are a feast for the eyes. Each hand coloured silk scarf is a limited print.
Available from luxury shops around the globe including Barneys (USA), Ballet (Hong Kong) Cochinechine (London) , Colette (Paris), Club designer (Taiwan), Harvey Nichols (Dubai), HP France (Japan) and Tea Rose (Italy )


http://forget-me-not.me/

ILLUMINATIONS

ILLUMINATIONS from TEST on Vimeo.

This film is my recent favourite by photographer/director Babette Pauthier. Born in Paris-Rive Gauche this talented photographer has begun to make her name for herself in the fashion-film industry.

Fashion Film is the future. Increasingly the line between film and fashion has become blurred, creating evocative, experimental, artistic pieces. Already visionary designers such as Gareth Pugh and Alexander McQueen have incorporated these into their catwalk shows. They add another dimension to the performances, intensifying depth to the designer's vision.

Stylist: Lilia Toncheva-O'Rourke
Clothing includes: Emilio de la Morena, American Apparel, Bernard Chandran, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Iris Van Herpen, Ann-Sofie Back, Preen, Noel Stewart and Boudicca.

SECRET GARDN PARTY 2010

Above, me at the legendary collo-silly-um

Back from my surreal travels and back into the land of work. Had trouble adjusting to reality again, but apart from that I'm back and all over this blogging business.

Part of my travels included journeying into the bizarre world of The Secret Garden Party. This amazing music festival is home to some of the most trippy events you're likely to ever encounter. There are oddities lurking around every corner. From bands playing suspended from trees, to a conspiracy camps and an s&m tent. There really was every peculiar affair imaginable. My favourite had to be the giant-airship-time-machine-blimp floating in the middle of a lake. Home to some of the most epic parties, you could get a boat out there and dance all day and all night. Another favourite were the Bearded kittens, blaring out beats in the collo-silly-um until the early morning.



On the Great Stage incredible acts such as Marina and the Diamonds and The Gorillaz played spectacular sets. The Gorrilaz were amazing- playing until the climax of the festival when The Blimp errupted in flames, fireworks exploded, fire dancers blared and hundreds of lanterns were sent out into the night sky. It was truly magical... seriously there were tears. Marina and the Diamonds

The legendary blimp


To top it all of course were the fantastic costumes and festival goers' unique fashion. The one vital thing any potential festival goer should bring are a vast array of costumes. Every night, actually scrap that, all the time every day, you are likely to bump into a range of moustache wearing rabbits, 18th century gentlemen and hippy pirate-monkeys.

Child of a Jago

More of my photography, just a little experimentation for CSM with the lovely Tilly.

RARE press preview a/w 10

Yesterday I was lucky enough to be invited along with the likes of Elle, MTV and Company magazine to Rare's press preview. I headed along to Soho House with my lovely friend Catherine to check out their new a/w 10 range.



I was greeted by a gorgeous collection of clothes and, to my delight, mojitos. Best mojitos EVER by the way. As I sipped my drink I strolled around the new collection, checking out luscious array of new dresses. They have also launched their own footwear range. My favourite had to be the petrol blue military boots. The subtle angular structure of the heel mixed with the smooth silky finish was stunning.


Although the dresses weren't to my particular taste, I loved the mix of frills and sequins. My favourite garment had to be the gold sequined body suit, reminded me of something akin to a superhero... a stylish superhero.


To finish the night off I was given an amazing gift bag, complete with one of their dresses, myface make-up and pieces from accessorize!


Mojitos, gifts and new clothes, definitely the successful combination for a great night.