Beautiful New All Saints Jacket Has Arrived

Tim Burton Twitter

So apparently tim burton is creating a new story for his fictional character stainboy, using twitter.

kind of like those drawings of people you used to do in class where each person would draw a different body part, and work their way up the body folding down the paper as you go.

so at the end, once you've unfolded the sheet, you're left with a completely out of proportion figure.

well this time, burton is asking followers to send tweets to his account, where he will select the best ones to make up the story.

pretty cool

check it out... twitter.com/burtonstory

Glastonbury Wonders

there are a few posts from my old blog, i don't really want to part with. they remind me of happy memories, it would be a shame to loose. so although they are a bit dated i'm gonna add a few in t...

This year was the 40th anniversary of Glastonbury, and oh what an amazing event!

This year's festival must have hit record temperatures as it was scorching the entire time, almost too hot at points, with nowhere shady to hide. 

The lineup was yet again incredible and highlights included Sunday's headliner and Motown legend Stevie Wonder, Gorrilaz, and the Scissor Sister's collaboration with Kylie. 

Personal highlights for me were definitely seeing Tegan & Sara for the first time, as well as Seasick Steve and Ellie Goulding. One moment I will never forget was dancing along with the rest of the crowd to Sunny Afternoon played by Ray Davies of The Kinks. It honestly felt like we were back in the late 60s dancing in a field overtaken by hippies. What else was poignant for me was seeing Mumford & Sons a year on to when I first saw them at Glastonbury in the Green Fields tent. The atmosphere was phenomenal and the chemistry on stage from all four members of the band was even better. A look of pure amazement and overwhelm was across all of their faces, as they genuinly could not believe how many people they were playing too. It was a beautiful moment that gave me goosebumps. 

I spent most of Thursday on my own but it was probably one of my best days even though there was no music. I spent hours in the healing fields talking to Buddhists and having a go at meditating with them. I really find it fascinating and their calm presence is inspiring. I also got to see When You're Strange which was fantastic! I'm gonna dedicate my next post to it. 

As for fashion, it was on top form again this year, with a massive emphasis on straw trilbys, cut off denim shorts and crop tops. So cute, and perfect for the blistering heat. 

Bon Voyage

This was something i found wonderfully inspiring from this summer's graduate fashion week...

Just the idea of a collection entitled Bon Voyage excites and impresses me, even before seeing the pieces. Phoebe bought me a 'bon voyage' necklace as a reminder of the breathtaking experiences we will encounter on our travels, so the phrase is one that I love very much.

Graduate Charlotte Sanders- Yeomans for Northumbria University is the genius behind 'Bon Voyage- the handbook of style'; an exclusive and comtemporary traveller's stye journal for any female wishing to travel the world in style. 

The journal is put together beautifully and includes travel information and inspiration incorporating photography and fashion styling, as well as still life shots. There is also a focus on the four major fashion capitals- London, Paris, Milan and New York as well as inspiring quotes from designers and blank pages for the traveller to make notes on their experiences. Bon Voyage comes in a satchel- type bag with a passport holder, note paper and a pencil, all with the Bon Voyage signature logo printed. 

It really is the perfect handbook for any fashion-focused traveller. I really want one for when I'm island hopping in Indonesia and tubing along the Nam Song river in Laos. Oh and there's also pages to attach photos to! Bon Voyage is a unique and beautiful way to document your life changing experience. It would be lovely if I could buy it before I set off in February next year!

When You're Strange

A film about The Doors directed by Tom Dicillo, When You're Strange is a beautiful documentary narrated by Johnny Depp. The film is a story about the band with a strong focus on lead singer Jim Morrison. Previously unseen footage gives an insight into the impact The Doors music had and the influence it had on fans and all people at that time.

Watching in a packed tent at this year's Glastonbury festival was incredible. The atmosphere was amazing, everyone clapped, laughed, sung... so so good. This film is an absolute must-see for any Doors fan.

In The Spirit

I had to do a christmas retail report for work last week, where i had to look for graphic inspiration on cards, gift wrap, bags etc. it really got me thinking about christmas this year. i'm so excited for it. more so than i have been for a good few years now. it's true, the novelty wears off the older you get. but this year means both my girls will be home, and callum. Beth will be back, Laura isn't away, my family will be around, and i don't have work. we can have evenings filled with mulled wine, stimulating conversations and amazing laughter. it couldn't come soon enough.

Fall

image source: lookbook.nu


everyone moans when autumn comes, saying how much they miss summer, me included. everything in summer just seems easy, relaxed and fun. granted, summer evenings are beautiful but i think autumn mornings can be just as mesmerising, the sun can be shining but it's freezing out, and the autumn colours. makes me want to go for a long walk. 

Grunge Roots

I love the sunbleached ends all the cool kids have these days. What looks almost like grown out roots, for a real grunge look. Celebrities started the trend with the most influential being Drew Barrymore, Rachel Bilson & Alexa Chung. I think it looks amazing with messy, tousled hair.

Revival Of A Wardrobe Disaster?!

Does anyone remember the awful 90s craze of the trouser/skirt?!

I certainly do. I remember distinctly buying one from the local market- cheap material in a pastel sky blue hue. Shocking to say the least!

Turns out the trouser/skirt might be making a comeback. Givenchy's SS11 show featured a number of them in everything from black leather to all over chiffon animal print.

Can't say I'm really a fan this decade either.

Winter Must-Have Accessory

I want these topshop unique cable knit thigh-high socks so bad.

they appeared on the aw 10/11 runway show last year and are absolutely beautiful!

so gutted they sold out online

really hope they get some more in stock.

Corinne Day 1962-2010

I was sad to read last night that Corinne Day passed away late August of this year. Day, famous for her nineties photographs of London 'It' girls depicting a grimy sense of realism that was more documentary like than other fashion images at the time. Supermodel Kate Moss became a close friend of Day's and appeared as the subject in many of her portraits. I love the realness of her photos and the un-staged postures of her models, they all feel so natural. Day definitely had a huge influence on the style of photography in the nineties. I think my next purchase is going to be a book of her work.

Happy Days

This weekend has been perfect. a beautiful restaurant, chocolate martini and lots of wine.

Pandora Charm

Ahh my pandora bracelet finally came and it's beautiful! 

Tickle Me Pink

So i started a blog some time last year with my best friend Phoebe, and we've had some cute posts that make for an enjoyable read. I decided to go solo and create my own because I didn't think she'd want me filling ours up with a load of crap about the previous weekend or my feelings towards say Gaga's meat dress (which by the way, I find disgusting!) but one day, if you have some time spare have a look at pleaseticklemepink.blogspot.com - it's wonderfully fun.

Stornoway

Matt told me about this band not too long ago so i checked them out at this year's Glastonbury and haven't stopped listening to them since. Apparently their first single came out last year- I can't believe I only heard of them at the beginning of summer. Their debut album Beachcombers Windowsill came out in May this year and they're playing a UK tour this fall with Southampton University as one of the dates- and I have tickets! they came through the post this morning. can't wait.

Fun Times At Fashion Week

image source: mpdclick

My First Fashion Week

Ah I went to my first ever fashion week last weekend and London did not disappoint!

the fashionistas flooding the courtyard of Somerset House looked bloody beautiful, touching on that British  eccentricity we in the UK are renowned for. It certainly made me proud to me British because lets face it, we do fashion better than either New York, Paris or Milan.

Henry Holland was amongst the crowd on the first day of the event. 

image source: jen cox for mpclick

Charlie Le Mindu

I was lucky enough to witness hairdresser & wig designer Charlie Le Mindu cause a stir at Fashion Week, sending stark naked models down the runway.

Sunday's show saw us transported to the glamourous city of LA and the eccentric lifestyle of the rich & famous, set in the city's iconic Sunset Boulevard. The pink champagne, groomed poodles and gala ball gowns found in LA were represented by a flamingo and pink colour palette, pink poodle headdress and a number of flowing full length human hair garments.  All over animal prints were key to the collection appearing on a number of leotards as well as a teddybear headdress, covering the models entire face.

Known for his very daring & innovative approach, creating couture clothing made entirely out of human hair, it's no suprise to hear Le Mindu's a favourite of Lady Gaga. He certainly knows how to put on a good show.

London Fashion Week Street

A few snaps I took at London Fashion Week for work.

image source: Amy Trayford for MPDClick

Bestival Street

A few of the street snaps I took at this year's Bestival.