WHAT'S SHE LIKE

Last week I took photos of what I was wearing everyday for my friend Josie. She writes http://whatisshelike.blogspot.com/ which I am an avid follower. She has moved back from Manchester now, but while she was there I was introduced to city through her blog. The above is an extract from her post 7 days.

Friday 23rd September

Jacket - Topshop, Knitted Tshirt - Acne, Jeans - Cheap Monday, Shoes - Vintage Bally, 

Anchor Necklace -Portobello Market, Gold Chain and Heart - Tiffany & From My Mum,

Sunglasses - ASOS

I like the way the jeans and the shoes look like something my Mum wears and has worn since 1980. She loves a bit of Bally

FC

UP THE PASSAGE

It was Samba Swirl vs Frae when we went for post brunchinner frozen yoghurts at one of our favourite haunts, Camden Passage, earlier today. We both bought 'antique' necklaces from a lady on a stall. Claudia's is a globe pendant which chimes when you shake it. We were assured this was the fairies living inside. We met a lovely women selling vintage hats and hair pieces. The one in the above photo is from the 50s and was so intricately made.

Frances: Sunglasses - Asos, Jumper - Whistles, Dress -Modekungen, Bag - Louis Vuitton, Boots - Topshop,

Claudia: Jacket - Acne, Headband - Vivienne Westwood, Dress - Acne, Boots - Vintage, Sunglasses - Armani, Bag - Ebayed, Bracelet - Holly Fulton.

CW and FC

NEW LONDONDERRY

Jacket - Acne, Skirt - Opening Ceremony, Top - AA, Rucksack - Ebayed, Shoes - Russell and Bromley, Sunglasses - Armani

CW

ELLE.COM

A shot from yesterday at London Fashion Weekend. Repping a lot of Cheap Monday for work at our stand.
This was also the first day of my Lilac home dyed tips. It was shot for www.elleuk.com/style by Rick Kelly.

Jumper - Cheap Monday DIY, Polka Dress - H&M, Boots - Converse,

Black Tote - Cheap Monday Party

FC

LONDON FASHION WEEKEND

Tonight I soaked up the the last breath of London Fashion Week at Somerset House. I spent the evening working at the Sass & Bide and Cheap Monday Sample Sale as part of London Fashion Weekend. There was quite a buzz around as people rushed to find a bargain, while swigging their free champagne cocktails and diet cokes. I managed to have a quick look round and found some great jewelry like the rabbit pendants above as well as sweet jewelry by Clara Francis. My favourite from latter was a hot air balloon beaded pendent which hung on a long silver chain. Featured around the buildings were light installations using the energy saving light bulbs by Plumen that I had seen at the London Design Festival earlier this week. They were all hung from different coloured cords and knotted to make a variety of chandelier shapes. All together a fun but tiring night.

FC

FASHION EEK

Last week was mental at work with all the preparations for the Vivienne Weswtwood Red Label show on Saturday. We spent the week preparing by holding castings and fittings to get the models and looks 100% right. The collection was inspired by the 2012 Olympics and is much more muted than the previous collection, but the dramatic ethereal hair and make-up was the icing on the cake. It was manic backstage (also interesting venue being Smithfield Market) with press left right and centre photographing, models having last minute make-up done and dressers getting everything ready for the final walk. It all seemed to go very quickly but I managed to get a few blurry snaps which I feel give an idea of what it was like backstage. Next week I head to Paris to assist with the Gold Label show - very exciting!

CW 

DESIGN FESTIVAL

This week is the London Design Festival and tonight is the Shoreditch Design Triangle open house.  To celebrate I spent my lunch break in my favourite design store SCP on Curtain Road. I am now obsessed with the idea of a pink cord hanging lamp or light. I want to put cup hooks up on my wall and hang it with one of these new energy saving light bulbs that spirals around(as pictured in the first photo). I also love the badger and fox lambswool cushions designed by Donna Wilson. Everything she makes seems so homely. I can't wait for my own home!

FC

DEVON HEAVEN

Three swims and counting. One day to go. An amazing summer holiday in September.

FC

 

BIG DEAL: CHAIR

I am so proud of my sister. She is becoming a bigger star by the day. Here is her new video for Big Deal, shot in Cornwall. So beautiful! 

Also check out their interview they did for the White Board Project.

MORNING MUSTARD

 Dress - Acne, Jumper - Topshop, Shoes - Swedish Hasbeens, Bag - Assembly New York, Bracelet - Michelle Lowe-Holder at Darkroom, Pouch Necklace - Acne

CW

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

New black buckled slip-ons vs old lace-up brogues. Russell & Bromley wins every time.

CW

HEXAGONAL TRIPLE

I found this ring today at COS. They have such lovely things in at the moment. The store is flooded with sea greens and deep blues as well as crisp white shirts and black pinnies. I can't wait to go back and find some things for my birthday. This stack/ hinged ring was part of a jewelry series. I loved the matching bangle but it was too big for me. I like the way you can wear it two ways. Out stretched or stacked up tight. You've got to love a bit of versatility.

FC

FALLOW

Jumper: Gap Men's DIY, T-Shirt - Muji, Sunglasses - Giorgio Armani, Shorts - AA, Socks - M&S, Shoes - Converse, Molar Necklace - Pamela Love

CW