BITCH PLEASE

Need these.

Meadham Kirchoff Nail Wraps, £8, Topshop.

FLAMINGO

I have an occasionally wondering eye for overly girly pieces, and would rock this skirt with a basic grey tri-blend Apparel tee, vintage oversized denim jacket and heavy black platforms, for a grungier take on a very feminine piece. I love the texture and un-sculpted feel. 

Skirt: Zara.

ASHISH

London Fashion Week for me has always been a little more playful, more colourful and edgy than minimal New York, luxury Milan or feminine Paris but this weeks a/w collections seemed to have grown up. An air of sophistication at Topshop Unique replaced the themes of the past several season, whilst House of Holland's edgy East London girl seems to smartened up, Holland himself even states “She’s getting a bit older this season, it’s all really beautifully made and there are some really classic pieces – I’ve always made clothes for the girls I spend time with and as we grow up and live life, she always needs something to wear.” As much as I loved these new directions I missed the excitement, luckily for me Ashish didn't fail to disappoint and stayed true to his identity with sports inspired pieces and sequin overload. The collection, entitled Bollywouldn't, is another amazing contrast of luxe and lounge and I can't but hear MIA's new tune Bad Girls in my head each time I look over the runway photos.

FEBRUARY

I just wanted to post something a bit more visual today and this is how that materialised.

Oversized knits/Arizona Muse's hair (I am so tempted to go for the chop)/1990 redux/milkshakes/tortoiseshell/Bestival's wildlife theme/faded denim/beanies/my new George Cox for ASOS creeper boots/off duty models

DOUBLE SUNS

Amongst the usual myriad of statuses and photos on my Facebook news feed today stood a post from Totally Extinct Enormous Dinosaurs, one of my favourite producers, although this post was not about a new track, it was a gorgeous surrealist image. I looked into the post and discovered Double Suns, a company based in my hometown of Oxford who have been collaborating with some great local musicians, as well as writers, artists and film makers, to create stunning screen prints for t-shirts and other objects.

Below are image from the first 3 collaboration but keep a close eye for what promises to be a truly inspired and uncompromisingly creative design series. The next collaboration is with Gemma Pharo, a great  montage artist who describes her art as, 'Girls, funny stuff, sports'. Sure to be worth a look.

Adam Gnade

Americana cyclopses combined with delicate golden lotus flowers, printed to soft blue tee's and  amazingly crafted wooden, gold leafed and hand numbered covers for Gnade's latest novella 'California'.

Yannis Philippakis of Foals

The sky palace, screen printed with glow in the dark inks to create a sense of other worldly holiness alongside the 'octoid spinner' an entirely hand crafted disc which spins to create non-narcotic hallucinations.

Orlando Higginbottom aka T.E.E.D

Gorgeously serene yet surreal orchid printed with a currently undisclosed screen printed object, orders still being taken.

Check out more on Double Suns' TUMBLR or FACEBOOK

BERLINBYTES

I'm off to Berlin tomorrow, so here is my travel blog, which so far has very little on it, but armed with 3 cameras and two travel guides it will hopefully be far more interesting to look through once i'm back and ready to share everything i've seen and done.

BERLINBYTES

FOXY

Have been wanting to add this shoot to my blog for months but only just got around to hunting for it online, although the garments featured are nothing special, I love that Vice has taken on such an, at the time, sensitive subject as the release of murder suspect Amanda Knox. I'd love to try something like this, a fantastic creative way of acknowledging the news stories which surround us daily. Plus, this is pretty funny.

UNDER THE TREE

End of term deadlines have undoubtedly once again reflected on my blog, but now the festival holidays are upon up I endeavour to make it up to you! I felt the best, most seasonally in tune way of making my return would be through sharing my dream Christmas wish list with you...of course...it's mainly shoes.

1. Filip Pagowski Limited Edition Packaged Polaroid Film, Price Unknown, The Impossible Project.

2. 'Lex' in Oil Slick, £130, Dr Martens.

3. Burt's Bees Miracle Salve, £7.99, Boots.

4. Jeffrey Campbell Lace Up Wedges, £130, Urban Outfitters.

5. AP Parfum, £46, Agent Provocateur.

6. 'Lion' Wedge Heel Sandal, £80, Topshop.

7. Gordon's Gin, around £16.

8. Penguin Clothbound Classics, around £10, Amazon.

9. Cross Back Knit Dress in Dark Nude or Black, £64, American Apparel.

10. Ambre Gris Au De Parfum, £48.50, Balmain at Selfridges.

11. Embroidered Satin Mini, £8, Satin Triangle Bra, £18. Both Topshop.

12. Harman Kardon Speakers, £599.99. Available at Currys.

13. 'Lightning' Peep Toe Wedges in Snake, £75, Topshop.

14. Stack Magazine Subscription, £58 for a year, stackmagazines.com.

15. Dew Me Moisturising Setting Spray, £19, Urban Outfitters at Debenhams.

16. Classic Q Vertical Zippy Purse, £155, Marc Jacobs at Selfridges.

17. Chocolate Money, 75p, Thorntons.

18. 'Winona' Square Toe Wedges, £80, Topshop.

19. Cassette iPhone Cover, £12.99, Available from Amazon.

If only!!

GOT WOOD?

(Images Norwegian Wood A/W Collection shot by Matthew Kristjan, Various images from weheartit & Ditte Isager)

A visit to London is never (sad as it sounds) complete without a stroll around Topshop Oxford Circus, I adore the lower level of concessions, vintage, Wah's nail bar and of course the shoe lounge.

During my trip on Thursday I was really drawn to the concessions, i'm in a bit of a rut when it comes to buying  high street garms right now so it was great to see something different and a brand which really stood out to me was Norwegian Wood.

Despite hailing from Montreal, Canada designer Angie Johnson has an undeniable Scandi-aesthetic, and Scandinavian vibes are everywhere right now. Norwegian Wood is not the simplistic sister to Acne, or the kooky competitor of Monki, instead the collection brings a sense of Nordic Romanticism.

The collection meets perfectly between earthy and urban. I'd pair the bold pieces with an oversized white tee and top knot or with form fitting black staples. My favourite piece from the collection is the Psych Out leggings, with mesh panels for a faux knee high's look, they are featured in the Topshop side line but sadly not the campaign images. 

You can shop Norwegian Wood on Etsy 'ERE or instore at Topshop's Flagship. These leggings are priced at £55, with most of the collection priced between £20 and £90 it's actually affordable!

P.S. Check out Danish photographer Ditte Isager for some gorgeous Scandi' esque interiors shoots (her webpage is 'ERE).

P.P.S....I've changed my justification, how's it working for you, easier to read and clearer hopefully but any feedback would be great.

SUPER STACK

(Images from weheartit, tumblr, Jefferey Campbell Lookbook, Stylebubble, Vans, Moonspoon Saloon)

It started out with thick soled Creepers, but now size matters and I need bigger. Completely needing a pair of super stacked converse or Jesse Jo Platform Vans. So cool, the kids in NY are visiting 'East Village Shoe Repairs' to get foam stacks added to the soles of their sneaks. I remember longing for a pair of Buffalo boots back in the Spice Girls days, so now's gotta be my time right?