Karla Spetic

I stumbled across Karla Spetic's work via. trendland.net. What a treat her SS11 collection is; full of digital prints (of the Australian outback) and pastel colours in the nicest way.. not girly and flowery, but muted, clean and grown up.

See more at Karlaspetic.com

Lust product of the week: Whistles Midi Leather Skirt

My Whistles appreciation post-re-branding is continuing with this Midi Leather Skirt. Hem length is on-point, (so over the mini) and I love leather. Since Jane Shepherdson took over creative direction of the brand, muted colours and luscious understated prints, beautiful quality fabrics have overtaken the once-frumpy-brand. I look to this brand for an investment piece of the season. Although the prices are a little more expensive than say competitor COS, the premium fabrics and fashion-forward edge give it that value for money. This is definitely the brand to look to for brilliant cuts in the trouser category.

Whistles Midi Leather Skirt available at ASOS.com @ £225.

Dressmonster // pushButton

 

I have absolutely got obsessed over this jacket... featured on asos.com's homepage and feature product for 'working wardrobe'.. Dressmonster's Loose Colour Block Jacket priced at £150 encapsulates pretty much everything I need in spring 2011. Casual chic, boxy body paired with loose fluid drapey jersey and oversized sleeves. Lush!
Dressmonster is the diffusion line of designer label 'pushButton' born from creative director Seung-Gun Park. A google here and there, landing me on paper-doll, tells me that Seung-Gun Park has absolutely no fashion background but is a self-taught designer who got bored of the dull fashion landscape. It's quirky, crazy, fun and bright. I <3 it. I think it's just what I need for 2011 to get me out of this weird dark-navy-black-lull-of-2010 I stumbled into. pushButton's s/s 11 collection plays it down with more muted colours (with splashes of chambray blue and tropical green), typical of this season, but doesn't sway from the innovative cuts and drapey, oversized aesthetic. Think I found my new brand obsession for the season.

my heart skipped a bit with this ensemble.

Accessories de 2010

 

Left to right: camera necklace; youreyeslie.com, compass & clock robot necklace; portobello Market, atomic robot; meandzena.com, bralette necklace; concession @Topshop, entertain me mini necklace; meandzena.com
 

3.1 Phillip Lim s/s 11

One of the things I keep noticing lately are blog posts that lift text and images from other original bloggers. That really annoys me. However, I may be just doing the self-same thing for this post only. Only because the richness and beauty are too good to pass. Don't categorise me in that lazy blogger / lack of originality box, please.

Rumi Neely of fashiontoast visited the showroom for 3.1 phillip lim's s/s 11 collection and took beautiful shots of the collection.
Please go to fashiontoast for the full story.

Images by Rumi Neely @ fashiontoast

Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 Campaign

Spring 2011 campaign images featuring Lindsay Wixson were unveiled for Alexander McQueen label. What a beautiful legacy he left for the world.

Behind the scenes at Baccarat mag shoot

I helped to assist stylist Kit Lee (Style Slicker) on the shoot for Baccarat magazine. Beautiful pieces borrowed from: Jasper Garvida, Armani, Holly Fulton, Chanel, Finsk, Ioannis Dimitrousis... nice selection Kit! x

Ligature_

A clean, simple, beautiful magazine has launched.
Its name is Ligature.
It can be found at www.ligaturemagazine.co.uk 
The editorials speak for itself.

Sara Bro Jorgenson interview

Sara Bro Jorgenson interview

Armour Amour shoot

Isis shoot

Isis

 

Every image is lush. One to watch. :)

Editorial shot ;)

Styling by the blog writer x

Welcome to the Market(place, a la ASOS).

'The Godfather' by Louise Dungate; £250

Buzzings of 'ASOS Marketplace' drifted around the ASOS towers air as I left for maternityleave at the beginning of 2010. And now, 9 months later - it has launched with a handful of 'emerging designers', 'independent designers', 'multi-brand boutiques' and vintage boutiques.

I love the fact that it is an absolute 'must-do' that all shots are taken as a street-style-esque shot and not on hangers/mannequins/in studio .. so you get the impression you're literally buying off street style blogs (like you absolutely wish you could when browsing FACEHUNTER, Fashion Toast, Sartorialist... etc) You get the feeling that you really have stumbled across something original, one-off and new ... it's a very simple idea but think it works. Who wants to buy off studio pics these days? So last decade.

Despite the somewhat small offering of boutiques and designers... I think it's a promising start and the concept is an excellent platform for the emerging designers that might not have the footing to launch their own label webshop or who may want to test the waters or just want to get spotted!... I am sure that many many will make a name for themselves through this platform. Guaranteed.

Another thing I love about it, is that BROWNS Focus, who needs no introduction, have put themselves as one of the first multi-brand boutiques to feature on the new marketplace platform. I'm sure many named and reputable boutiques will follow in their footsteps. And also, Mark Fast has placed his diffusion line Faster in the depths of marketplace. Brave, but good choice.

Faster by Mark Fast

Giles & Brother multi chain bracelet; £140

Alexander Wang 'Constance' ankle boot; £590

FUUDLUXE campaign image

Shirt by Lost Faith and Revelry; £35

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Carrera Hugo Boss Sunglasses; £150