Wednesday 4 November 2009
Someone without the X-Factor
As much as it pains me to delve into the fickle television world of Britains best loved talent show, I feel that I just couldn't let Saturday's show slide without just a slight disapproving murmur.
Cheryl Cole's dress, I'm sure you saw the one, designed by up and coming designer, David Koma, what else to say but, 'oh dear.'
Whilst Danni sat on demurely in an off the shoulder lace ensemble, Cheryl looked as though she had staggered on wearing somebody's A level art project.
And if this is the case and that the frock truly is the painstaking endeavor of hours of cutting up loo roll tubes and silver spray paint then I'm sorry.
But I find it unlikely that a dress created by such means would run to the somewhat extensive price of £1,500. So much money for something that looks like you've fallen into a box of mechano, one really has to ask the question, why?
Is this really the way into the public's hearts as fashion's newest sweetheart? I think not.
Monday 19 October 2009
Emma Watson....??????
Now I may be edging slightly towards controversy here but; Emma Watson?
Wednesday 14 October 2009
Time of the Season
It’s the time of year when the weather is just about as unpredictable as a career ala Lohan, which makes choosing appropriate attire each day no mean feat. But before we all reach for that pair of trusty old jeans, it’s perhaps wise to see exactly what the fashion industry has in store for us for A/W this year.
Perhaps the most visited trend for this season was biker. As seen at Roland Mouret and Balmain, what could be more versatile and weather proof that a biker jacket and a pair of chunky boots? Better yet is that for the hard of pocket among us, an on-trend leather jacket can be easily picked up as Vintage or on the high-street.
For those less bound by black, the catwalks offered a glam alternative in forties heritage chic. Camel hair, tweed, fur and tailoring were among the pieces by Prada, Hermes and Lanvin. And really, what better excuse than to brighten up those grim grey days with an alluring splash of red lippie than a nod to nineteen forties elegance?
Of course there’s always the options to combine the two looks-Alexander Wang please take your bow. A well cut piece with a pair of wet look leather pants and spike heels just screams urban chic. Just how practical it is however, for a hard days slog at the office, still remains to be seen.
Monday 5 October 2009
Inspired by Vogue
As Vogues November issue turns to a 'More Dash than Cash' special, I for one am looking for thrifty shopping where I can!
Monday 14 September 2009
Grunge Revival
I know that the fashion world is getting crazy about the eighties but is that a grunge revival I see peeking round the corner?
Splashing out on Fashion's Big Night Out?
What can we do to beat the recession? The fashions industry’s answer was almost certainly, ‘Fashion’s Big Night Out’, an event hosted by Vogue in thirteen cities across the world.
Whilst shopping certainly is not the first thing to spring to mind when faced with the economic slump, it certainly does wonders to brighten one’s mood, especially when presented with special offers, extended opening hours and an array of the fashion elite mulling around to boot.
I’m sure that the glitz of the evening did little for most pockets, however one night only pamper sessions from Tony and Guy and Elemis day-spa goody bags surely can’t fail to make you feel much better about yourself if nothing else.
The more savvy shoppers were able to get their hands on specially designed t-shirts by Vogue’s Lucinda Chambers and the instantly collectable Marni dolls, surely something to put away for the next rainy day.
If nothing else there was the specially created for Vogue by Selfridges black ice-cream; the ultimate girl treat for those of us unable to splash the cash!
Wednesday 19 August 2009
Spectacle Sexy
All hail the grandaddy of Geek Chic has made it's inevitable return. Pioneered by 1950's heart-throb, Buddy Holly, perhaps I am most happy to see the return of the thick black rimmed specs thanks to rock icon closer to my own generation, River Cuomo of Weezer fame.