Ankle boots - yay or nay?

Not a new fashion trend, no. Although some keep harping on about the newness of it. But for some reason I'm more drawn to the ankle boot this season more than ever before.

Before this new autumn/winter season I always dismissed ankle boots as unflattering, futile pieces - neither practical against the wind and rain and unforgiving for both skinny and fat calves and ankles.

But let's face it, I wouldn't say no to a pair of Louboutins (@ net-a-porter.com). I love the quirky, outrageousness of Louboutin in this pair. (But to be fair, I am bias, when would I ever say no to a pair of Louboutins):

And for some reason, these Marc by Marc Jacob boots are looking fresh with this outfit styled by net-a-porter :

I love ruffles, so on ankle boots it adds that bit of personality to it, Marc by Marc Jacobs Ruffle-top ankle boot @ net-a-porter.com:But these Emilio Pucci Scallop edged ankle boots have come up trumps above the rest on net-a-porter:

For the high street, this ruched ankle boot £75 @ Topshop is on the to-be-considered-shopping-list, though they do look very kate/sienna @ glastonbury inspired which really hesitates me....

This gets away with titilating my taste buds only because I see a hint of brogue (£65 @ Office):

But can ankle boots really be worn with dresses? I would've quite happily exclaimed 'no!' a year ago but.... the response has now reverted to a 'to be confirmed'... I think a trip to the shops is in order to confirm my opinion.

Just an after-thought, an example of how not to wear the trend:

Your thoughts welcome. :)

Hint Mag *

I've managed to secure a casual online-internship with the online magazine I refer to most: http://www.hintmag.com

If only I was located in NY, I could've worked in their offices in NY but ne, I am located in the UK!

Just doing the odd job for them here and there until bigger projects require my attention, so the editor in chief tells me.

I'm relieved to say the least that a promising opportunity has come my way. Just another foot on the ladder and another stamp on my employment history/work experience. Thanks Hint! x

One to watch: Material by Product

Established in 2002, the collections were initially all hand-made. The designers now combine a hand-made element with machine made, though the latter is kept to a minimum.

I think they're certainly one to watch out for.

Source: http://www.ashadedviewonfashion.com/

Window Shopping

Yummy, just like some Miu Miu shades I found in Selfridges which I really really want!

Burberry Prorsum

How cute is this, i love it. I have a gold watch pendant already (courtesy of New Look) but it's not quite as shiny and spangly nor fruity as this!

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Cherry watch necklace.

I lose myself

An intriguing multimedia fashion story pick of the season by Hint Mag for 'Fall 2006'.

The combined rhythm of graphic and song create a beautiful, yet dark story.

Click on the image for the full story...>

Dominatrix Effect

I absoutely adore this shoot styled by Paola Tamburelli for Hint Magazine:

Click on the image for the full story.... >

Agenda Inc. Overload

Until now, I skipped a few weekly emails from Agenda Inc. but today had a quick flick through and found out a thing or two to note:

- Fendi will be holding a fashion show on the Great Wall of China! :-o

- Ikea in Oslo, Norway is now allowing customers to sleep over free of charge as an extra service they now provide.

and

- Roberto Cavalli will be designing a collection for H&M to be sold from 5th November 2007.

I really need to get bang up to date with what else is going on in the (fashion) world!

Unveiling Talent

Been browsing the net for the past hour stumbling across some exciting talent, like graphic design house M/M Paris:

http://www.mmparis.com/

and Tokyo based creative duo Mi-Zo [http://www.myspace.com/mi_zo & http://www.iqons.com/MI-ZO]:

Both creative talents were located by Hint Mag or Iqons, either way both portals are brilliant at unveiling new and exciting talent in the fashion world. They make me feel so inspired and hungry to learn more about the fashion industry. I want to go behind the scenes of a styling shoot, and no, I don't expect it to be glamorous work but to see how such beautiful intriguing images are created would be incredible.

Another talent I stumbled across on IQONs:

"Photographier" [http://www.iqons.com/photographier]

They've really created some absolutely beautiful images. xx

Results for Yr. 2 of FMC

I averaged a 2:1 for the year..! (62.3% overall)

Here's the table of my feedback from one of three modules that made up my overall grade for second year:

I improved from my first module of second year but it worries me that my final decision to undertake the L'Oreal marketing/brand project for third year and Fashion Map may not give me the best results for third year if my best results were achieved in fashion communication........

So I hear the £1.8 billion asking price for New Look will not be met by the highest bidders, what will happen next??

Working in the store personally, it's business as usual but trading is slow and many stores have reported bad sales ... I think everyone can thank the weather for that. It truly is such a depressing summer so far. No sun, cool weather, i'm still having to wear a trench everyday to work! On the contrary, I could say that I also blame the weather for my twitching fingers that gave in from boredom and the attempt to bring some cheer to my day and surrendered to the calling of two Topshop purchases today (using the Topshop card!)

I'd say this month's Vogue has been one of the more readable and aren't they LOVING the Prada shoes and socks..!

This month's Vogue UK also reminded me why I love Christian Dior:

This Giambattista Valli dress is also featured in this month's Vogue and looks stunning:

I'm going to have to start scanning in my favourite spreads to share the joy!!

Still waiting to hear back from the possible work placement opportunity in September, fingers crossed!