House of Holy crap, what is that?

When Henry Holland first hit the fashion scene, he was alright at his best. I never thought, "Wow, who IS this guy?" or "Man, that was a wicked awesome show he put on." Nope, I always felt his work was a bit cool, and I would consider buying some of it if I saw it on sale for under £10 but I have not once got excited about what he might do next.

Really, his only claim to fame (in my eyes) is the fact that he is besty's with queen o' the catwalk (at the moment!), Aggy Deyn, which again does not excite me.

Well, I was randomly checking things out on Style.com and came across his latest collection, Fall 2009 RTW, and I was shocked at how terrible it was.

Check it out, tell me what you think!

Cats are pretty wierd.

Okay, so, for those of you who arent aware, I have 2 cats. One is named Benson and the other is Hedges. Benson & Hedges, thats right, like the cigarettes! They are the first long term/permanent pets I have ever had, meaning that even though I have had many pets throughout my life, the rest of them have all ''gone to the special farm'' where they are all running free together and living a happy life. Man, I till wish my mum had the address to that farm, I would love to visit.

Anyways, out of all the rabbits, dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, birds, frogs, lizards, snakes and ducks (yes, ducks), these two cats are the only ones that I feel are the true definition of pet to me.

I love these little guys more than I probably should but they are just too cute I cant help myself.

Over the few years we have had them, Benson (cat no. 1) has blossomed into your stereotypical adorable, button nosed, big kitty eyed, cuddly, grey, long haired cat. She acts like a normal cat would, acting curious, meowing incessantly at everything, playing with toys, begging for food... You know the drill. Pretty much, everything a normal cat should be.

Hedges (cat no. 2) on the other hand, is a bit different... She's scared of pretty much everything and anything, sudden movements, rustling paper, a light wind blowing in through the open window... She's also quite small for an adult cat, leading to the assumption she is probably the runt of the litter. Also, she seems to lack the ability to let out a proper "Meow", most of the time she opens her mouth and tries her best but nothing comes out and at the best of times you might get a small squeek.

Well, the point of this post is that Hedges likes to lay on my bed and she likes to roll around, arms flailing in the air with her legs wide open. Now, Im not sure if this is common for a cat because my other cat doesnt do this, but sometimes I catch her in some crazy positions...

See for yourself...

I'm sure you dont believe me that this is a cat, but trust me, it is!

Does anyone else's cat do this???

Straaanngeeeeeee.....

Moo Moo.

Ahhhh, so as I was surfing the net today, looking for a handbag that I would buy if I had something like £1000 pounds (which I will clarify now, I do NOT have!) I came accross one that I have fallen in love with.

One thing I have always wanted for as long back as I can remember is a real designer handbag. When I get a high paying job and can afford it, it is definitely one of the first purchases I will be making.

Anyways, out of all the designer bags on the market at the moment, Miu Miu is by far one of my favs. They are so funky and cool... and not many people own them so I guess if I had one, I would feel pretty cool.

Well, I found this one (pictured below) on net-a-porter.com, its only £656 which is still insanely expensive but not that bad in the whole scheme of things. MMMmmm. Now I want it and I want it bad!

Below is an image of what I would look like (if I were a mannequin) if I owned that bag. By the way, if I were a mannequin, I would soooooOoooo not be displayed in that outfit!

Harajuku Girl

The one place in the world I am DYING to go to is Tokyo. More specifically, I want to visit the Harajuku District and see the Japanese teens dressed up and the crazy fashion the have come up with. I love the originality and imagination these people possess, they can be pretty crazy! I love the lolita styles, dressing like a doll, it looks like it would be a fantasy world and I am dying to see it for myself.

I've trolled the net for some perfect examples of what I love and these are what I've come up with. I really wish dressing like this was normal in London because it looks like so much fun.

x

(Celebrity/$money$) + design = Coolness ^100%

A new fad in fashion is clearly the fact that celebrities are crossing over from model/actress to fashion designer and releasing collections so us average joes to have the opportunity to dress like them/own a label with their name on. We know it all started back in the day with Kate Moss and her collection for TopShop, which, quite frankly, I thought was a big disapointment. And then there was Madonna releasing her limited range with H&M and Kylie did the same across the water in Shanghai. Hell, even Lilly Allen has her own range. All of these collaborations, I feel, werent any good, and I pretty much wrote off being interested in them and never even bothered getting excited when ''so and so''s collection was going to be coming out next week....

Buuuuuttt (and I think you know where this is going..) something has happened recently that has completely changed my mind.

The release of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen's label, Elizabeth and James, was a huge breath of fresh air on the celebrity/design scene. Obviously they have great style of their own, so it seems obvious that they would be able to come up with some amazing clothes. I think they really tackled the creation of a flattering and girly range, including a great use of colours and styles. Too bad is super expensive because this is a collection I would buy buy buy!

Another great celebrity lable is Twenty8Twelve which is Sienna and Savannah Millers range. I absolutely LOVE these clothes! The current range is summery and include loads of super cute tea dresses that look so effortless! I swear, you just have to throw it on and you look like a super model! Ha, well... You know.. But again, quite expensive.. Its a bit more affordable than Elizabeth and James, but still, not something a student can afford. Boo Hoo!

Alert: New Site in Town

I've come accross some good news people! There's a new website that has just been launched by the people who made net-a-porter.com. It's designer clothing at half the price for those of us struggling during the recession but still want to look damn hot. 

I will add that I personally am not sturggling with the recession as I do not have a paying job, any sort of loan or mortgage, no bills to pay, I dont have to worry about interest rates or the DOW Jones falling.. I am a student and am absolutely not being affected by the recession.

So to check out this site, go to: www.theoutnet.com

At the moment, there isnt much on the site in terms of quantities but it did just start up so its definitelty one to keep watching. They currently have pieces by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Vivienne Westwood, Chloe, Christian Lacroix, Stella McCartney and so many more!!!

I've checked the site out through and through and I will be perfectly honest, clothing wise, there isnt a helll of a lot I would purchase but there are lots of great shoes, bags and accessories at the moment. 

My personal favorite piece available right now is an incredible mini Kimono dress by Alexander McQueen, regular £1,972 on sale for 60% off so it is now £789. Okay, so its still not within my price range and I promise there are cheaper items on there and this one just happens to be the best thing on there at the moment. See for yourself....

Tell me that wouldnt look so great on a night out?? Oh maaan!!!

Hiatus, On.

Sorry to anyone who has been following my blog, if there is anyone at all!

I've been working at Jonathan Saunders (as stated in a previous post) where I do 10 Hour days work, twice a week (for free! uh, work experience!) and also I've had a terrible project to do for school.

This project is so terrible and so unmotivating that I have nearly given up on it.

So, I will apologize for not writing as frequently as I would like to but my life is crazy/hectic at the moment so it makes it very difficult to blog.

Peace out. x

Can you forgive me? Pwwweeeease????

Like the Boys.

One of my favorite collections of all times is Commes des Garcons Fall 2007 RTW. All my fashion fantasies came true when this collection came out. And when I say fantasies, I mean fantasies. And when I say all, I mean all. It was out of this world! Now I know what you're all saying, ''Commes des Garcons' collections are always out of this world!'' and I say ''I know! But this one was especially out of this world!'' and you say ''What could they do to make it so out of this world?''

And that's what I'm here to show you. 

This collection is a mixture of Disneyland childhood adventures mixed with flirty pastels and girly dresses mixed with creepy mime hands mixed with sporty luxe comfort. Ch-yea. I know. 

Three words: Out-Of-This-World.

(..one...two..three...four)

Four words!

That horse stole my haircut!

Is it just me or does this horse have the same haircut as me?

    

Actually, I'll sadly admit the horse has better hair than me.. God damn those Shetland Ponies!!!

The Amity Show.

And this week (so far)'s best outfits are:

On the way to work. Boyfriend Blazer, high waisted brace skirt, vintage belt, basic tank and basic black leggings.

Sunday afternoon drinks in the pub. Hand-me-down sweater, Neurotica Organic Tee, jersey tube skirt, basic black leggings.

Saturday afternoon to the park and drink in the sun. TopShop oversized cardigan, asos.com drape tank, jeggings (jean/leggings), new bag from Aldo!

Lunch at Harrods with the parents in law. TopShop oversized cardigan, basic tank, asos.com high waisted shorts, vintage belt.

Daddy, would you buy me a new jacket?

Ah-ha-ha-MAZING!

Press My Buttons.

So earlier this week I helped out at Jonathan Saunders setting up and getting ready for their press day, which was on Tuesday. If you don't know what a press day is, and I didn't know until Monday, it's when a PR company organizes a private show/viewing of the collections the designers it represents currently have so the press can come view the garments and decide if/which pieces they would like to review or show in the magazine/newspaper/website.. bla bla bla. Pretty much, that's it. I think so anyways. That's what I gathered it was all about!

Anyways, I got to help out for this event by involving myself in uber-glamorous preparation tasks, such as, printing and sticking labels on the entire collection, running to Rymans (the stationers) to get ink when my printer ran out mid-label printing duty, collecting millions of hangers out of a giant pile of trillions of hangers (they all had to match by the way) and then taxi-ing down to the venue and organizing the collection onto rails. Envious? Not yet? Well, you will be in a second!

Although the buildup and the workload for the day wasnt amazing, the end result made my day. When I walked into this incredible building I got to take a first hand, up close look at all the collections on display. Oh lordy lord! 

These included the current collections for Versace, Missoni, Richard Nicoll, Todd Lynn, Elie Saab and Antonio Berardi. I bet you're jealous now!

Man, it was a pretty surreal experience.

My favorite pieces were by Antonio Berardi and here's some photos for you to feast your eyes upon! PS. I touched these clothes with my bare hands! 

 

Put that in yer pipe and smoke it.

''Fashion condemns us to many follies; the greatest is to make ourselves its slave.''

- Napoleon Bonepart

If I could be anyone...

If I could be ANYONE in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD I would be...

Mary Kate Olsen. Oh god, oh good god. I can honestly say that I don't think there's anyone out there more beautiful than this chick. Shes small, skinny, blonde and hella fashionable.. Ugghhhhh I think I'm going to puke. 

1-2-3 Random Art Time!!!

It's a bird! No, it's a plane! No it's.....

RANDOM ART TIME!!!

Oh John, you nasty boy!

Well folks, he's gone and done it again! John Galliano's Fall 2009 show from Paris fashion week is definitely one to check out. This time, he took inspiration from Russian winter folklore. The sheer detail in embroidery and amount of work that has gone into the detailing of these incredible costumes is enough to blow anyone (who appreciates the art behind fashion)'s shoes off. Mine flew so far off I can't even find them. For serious. 

Not only were the garments part of the show but the atmosphere was set with micro bubbles filling the air and wicked tricks of the lazer created an illusion of being in some parallel, ultra fashionable and wicked world, far far away from the catwalk.

Here's my 2 favs, and trust me, it was hard to pick only 2! Ahhhhhh!!! x

The Kinks.

They seek him here, they seek him there. 

His clothes are loud, but never square.

It will make or break him so he's gotta buy the best,

He's a dedicated follower of fashion.

And when he does his little rounds,

'Round the boutiques of London Town,

Eagerly pursuing all the latest fads and trends,

'Cause he's a dedicated follower of fashion.

Oh yes he is (Oh yes he is), Oh yes he is (Oh yes he is)

He thinks he is a flower to be looked at,

And when he pulls his frilly nylon panties right up tight,

He feels a dedicated follower of fashion.

They seek him here, they seek him there,

From Regent Street, to Leicester Square.

Everywhere the Carnabeitan army marches on,

Each one a dedicated follower of fashion.

Oh yes he is (Oh yes he is) Oh yes he is (Oh yes he is),

His world is built 'round discotheques and parties.

This pleasure seeking individual always looks his best

'Cause he's a dedicated follower of fashion.

Oh yes he is (Oh yes he is), Oh yes he is (Oh yes he is),

He flits from shop to shop like a butterfly.

In matters of the cloths he is as fickle as can be

'Cause he's a dedicated follower of fashion.

He's a dedicated follower of fashion.

He's a dedicated follower of fashion.

Queen Betsey.

My favorite designer of all time is Betsey Johnson. In case you have never heard of her, which I'm sure you have, then here's a bit of background info on her. 

Betsey, 67, is an American designer and is best known for her whimsical designs. She is also pretty well known for the fact that at most of her runway shows, she finishes by doing a cartwheel. (Yes, even at 67)

She originally made her mark in the 1960's while she was part of Andy Worhols scene, she often used to used Edie Sedgwick as her muse for her designs.

She opened her first retail store in 1978 and now has over 45 stores worldwide. 

"Making clothes involves what I like, colour, pattern, shape and movement. I like the everyday process... The people, the pressure, the surprise of seeing the work come alive walking and dancing around on strangers. Like red lipstick on the mouth, my products wake up and bring the wearer to life... drawing attention to her beauty and specialness, her moods and movements, her dreams and fantasies." - Betsey Johnson

She is an absolute godess to me. And everything I want to be and to achieve in life. Oh, how I envy her!

She's also pretty fit for an old lady, if I do say so for myself!

I started watching Betsey since age 12 when I saw a dress of hers in a boutique in Calgary, Canada. I thought it was magical and beautiful. Ever since then, I find that I continue to be surprised by her collections and shows and everything she does is so theatrical yet so pretty. I would wear any single piece she has ever designed and wear it with confidence and pride. Thats just how much I love this lady.

Here's a few of my favs from her A/W 2009 Ready to Wear collection. For this show, she didnt use a runway but did her show on a decked out set in her show room with an old school diner theme. She called it "Betsey Crocker's Kitchen." God, could anyone be anymore amazing?

Best Outfits - Wk. 1

Every week, I will post pictures of the best outfits I put together, or at least what I think are my best outfits. If you dont like them, fine, I dont care.

Here's this weeks Top 3.

I have a jobby.

I am excited to tell you all that I have recently started doing work experience for Jonathan Saunders. Yay for me!! I've always loved his work and checked out his shows in Fashion Week each year, so it's kind of overwhelming to have my first job at his studio!

Don't get me wrong, the work is everything but glamorous. This is my 3rd week there and so far my duties have included: delivering clothing to the press office/retailers, running errands for things like soap, toilet paper, dish sponges... organizing old stock, lifting boxes, changing hangers, sewing labels onto a billion items of clothing, making impossible to make belts.. and the list goes on.. oh, i forgot one key thing, changing the bins! Oh yea, my title should be runner/bin woman. 

Nah, I'm kidding. You need to start somewhere right? And unfortunately when you work in the fashion industry you have to start at the bottom. The very bottom.

It does feel glamorous to be around all this luxury and expensive clothing all day. They must really trust me to allow me to steam, press, sew and alter the actual runway collection. Truthfully, I dont know if I even trust myself to do it, but they do and for that I feel pretty special. 

Jonathan Saunders himself is like a celebrity to me. And I see him all day at work. He's pretty hot too. And *ahem* he's an INCREDIBLE designer. 

Here are some photos of my personal favorites from his current collection. (A/W 2009)

 

Cool huh? Yea, I sewed labels on all those pieces. Pretty special.

So we will see where it goes. I plan on staying there for a long while, get some good experience and show I'm dedicated and hard working. It will look so good on my CV! Oh boi!

Toodles! x