LFW trends - The Prints!

the designers...Fresh Florals (from left to right) Ashish, Christopher Kane, Ashish, Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou. Digital Dawn (from left to right) Giles, Mary Katrantzou, Topshop Unique, Mary Katrantzou, Louise Gray. Under the Sea (from left to right) Mary Katrantzou, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou. Pssst...check out Chanel and Alexander McQueen for more underwater adventures, but in a slightly different light...Tribal (from left to right) Burberry, Peter Pilotto, Sass & Bide, Peter Pilotto, Burberry.

London in colour - LFW trends

the designers...Pastels (from left to right) Jonathan Saunders, Mulberry x2, Jonathan Saunders, Richard Nicholl. Yellow (from left to right) Nicole Farhi, Mulberryx2, Temperley, Osman. Metallics (from left to right) Christopher Kane, Giles, Topshop Unique, Giles, Antonio Beradi

legend. inspiration. ''gorgeous''.

''Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do'' - Think Differerent campaign, Apple 1997. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX9GTUMh490
thanks for everything.

The Glamour Factory @ National Portrait Gallery

If you haven't seen it already, i bet the NPG's Glamour of the Gods (Gods of the old school Hollywood variety, in case you were wondering) is firmly on your list of things to see before it's too late... like before 24th October. Well, i say, make your visit this Friday! Why? Well, to coincide with their specially themed 'Late shift' night, of course. I feel there are many reasons for this, so i'm going to bullet point...

1. It is Free (good point to start with i think)
2. Talented pros will be on hand to transform you into a Hollywood star/let - unless you already look like one, in which case, kudos!
3. There will be themed 20's through to 50's music from the The Broken Hearts DJs, as well as cabaret from the likes of flapper girls, burlesque beauties and a 1940's take on a 21st century Ru Paul - very intriguing!
4. Debates, drawing classes, posing tips, a portrait photographer and a Walk of Fame are all on hand to keep you entertained.
5. Cocktails.
6. You could then go see the actual exhibition...
7. ...but then, there is an after party at Cafe de Paris to get to...

Check out the full programme here and start planning your outfit...BTW, the dress code is Black and White...

Down the back of the sofa

So, after the mini heatwave, today officially felt like Autumn. Kicking crunchy leaves on my way to work, i was reminded of the autumnal 70's colour palette of this installation at the Vintage at Southbank Festival, back in the Summer, (proper Summer mind, ie July!). 'Down the back of the Sofa' was curated by Derby Museum, as a replica of an early 1980's living room...if you're thinking it looks more 70's, you'd be right. This was still how things looked in the early 80's...or so i'm told! The attention to detail was awesome, from authentic magazines in the rack, to the board games under the bed. Every drawer and cupboard was filled how it would have been, which led to many a gasp of delight from yours truly - i love snooping in drawers as much as i love vintage knick knacks! But the best bit was the active participation. Revellers were encouraged to document their nostalgic thoughts by tying notes on any object that took their fancy. It led to a very amusing narrative as you explored the room! All that was left to do, was relax on the sofa whilst sipping sherry...i definitely made myself at home.

apples and pears!

Dalston Roof Park's yummy stairs!