Battersea Power Station

Brockwell Lido

Hatchards pt2...the Fitzgerald fantasy

...part of my Hatchards book lust experience the other day. These babies deserved a post of their own though. Once again we have Coralie Bickford-Smith to thank for these art deco inspired, printed pleasures. Enjoy...

LFW A/W '11 Holly Fulton

Another season, another amazing collection from Holly Fulton and it was great to see a harder edge to her usual fun, pop style. Once again, her eye for colour and incredible talent for print were at their best here, seen across billowing silk maxis, sixties shifts and sweeping dresses.

Her signature Art Deco cityscape prints were punctured with mesmerising surrealist references - the lips sipping the Empire State Building through straws are great and showcase her great sense of humour.

These clean lines and bold, block colours were a great contrast to the intricate prints within the collection.

Studding, beading and bold jewels offered a harder, alternative look.

i loved this pearl t-shirt and the lip printed wide silk trousers - oozing both sophistcation and humour.

All images via Style.com

Art Deco Trail

After indulging in my love for Art Deco at the Apollo Victoria Theatre a couple of weeks ago, I decided to take myself on a little Art Deco adventure trail. London isn't mega famous for its Art Deco architecture, but there are some amazing examples dotted around, that are well worth a look. Check out this cute little map from the V&A for an idea of what is where. There are still a few I'm yet to see, but here are a few examples to get you started...

BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place

Adelphi Theatre on the Strand

The Savoy hotel on the Strand

The Daily Telegraph building, Fleet Street

Daily Express Building...the lobby is stunning but not open to the public (boooo!), click here to see more.

The Ideal House National Radiator Company, on the corner of Argyle Street

The Hoover Building