don't flatter yourself...

lookbook

2010-11-19T22:04:00.004Z

New lookbook for stylestalker.com shipping around £10

Hiking the diamante junk heap

2010-11-08T22:43:00.003Z

Good shoe day.
I wish River Island shoe guys could chat to the clothes guys and tell them whats what.
£89.99 Exclusive to Selfridges&Co.

To hold and to hide

2010-11-08T20:52:00.003Z

Contemporary chair/ bookshelf/ vase/ table. 'Lost in sofa' by Daisuke Motogi Architecture.
images by designboom.com

Crazy coffee

2010-10-27T22:27:00.003+01:00

Nema Workshop are famous for their interiors - with no exeption here is their latest project: D'espresso in NYC.
www.nemaworkshop.com

Lanvin for H&M

2010-10-19T23:36:00.002+01:00

Sneak preview. Hits the high street on Nov 23rd. x
images dailymail

Miroslava Duma♥

2010-10-17T20:33:00.006+01:00

Immaculate even when pregnant.
images tfs, alltheprettygirls.blogspot.com

70's Luxe

2010-10-11T23:56:00.009+01:00

From Topshop Unique S/S 11. Burnt celementine, fleshy peach and nude prints with frazzled pink hair ♥
images dazeddigital.com

J-Brand

2010-10-09T18:08:00.005+01:00

J- Brand Cargos. Just because celebrities wear them doesn't make them particularly great or flattering. In fact they are really unflattering. The high street versions are kinder but still have to be styled carefully. Left to right. J-Brand cargos £245, Zara £39.99, Silence and Noise at Urban Outfitters £48.
jbrandjeans.com, insiderainbow.com

Saints and Sinners

2010-10-09T15:30:00.003+01:00

Best Parkas, clockwise from Top Left: River Island £79.99, Topshop £50, D&G £755, Twenty8Twelve £498, Dorothy Perkins £50.

Get the lumberjack look

2010-10-09T14:50:00.006+01:00

Nearly bonfire night! Start cutting down trees and rock out a lumberjack fleece lined shirt. Only £17 from www.surplusandoutdoors.com ;which I think are alot nicer than Paul Smith's version (below) for £284.

Chainmail part deux

2010-10-09T14:40:00.004+01:00

Eniko Mihalik in Paco Rabanne's chainmail, photographed by Richard Bush for Industrie Magazine.

Hiking with Heels

2010-10-08T23:10:00.003+01:00

Since Azzedine Alaia's hiking boots are sold out at Browns £965 (Not that I could afford them anyway) Here's a few alternatives... Clockwise from far right: Kurt Geiger £110, Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem £678, Office £98, Burberry Prorsum £800, Alberto Fasciani £690 (My favourite by far).

Bailey's not bored of studs

2010-10-08T17:39:00.005+01:00

So neither am I! Any excuse to continue into S/S 11. Customisation playground. Get the look before the high street copies...Zara have a great cropped caramel Mac (£69.99) that would look amazing with a few gold studded panels on the sleeves. Studs are available at most haberdasherys or online at studsandspikes.com

Tom Ford

2010-10-08T17:03:00.003+01:00

After his mysterious and unique perfumes were unveiled Tom Ford realised he could easily conquer the luxury beauty market. He wanted to create The Lipstick; Velvet rich shades that suit all... and he suceeded!...but at £35 they are double the price of most! My favourites are Blush Nude (pictured) and Cherry Lush. Available at Selfridges.

It's not a want, it's a need.

2010-10-08T16:41:00.003+01:00

fannieschiavoni.com
Swedish born Fannie Schiavoni has created amazing hand crafted chainmail body jewellery and I need her entire Winter 10 collection. Available at Hervia Bazaar and Browns Focus.

Basso and Brooke

2010-10-08T16:22:00.006+01:00

Basso and Brookes beautiful S/S 11 contrasting floral and geometric prints. The palette would work great this season with camel tailoring.

Shearling jacket for sale!!!

2010-10-08T16:14:00.003+01:00

Beautiful Shearling Jacket for SALE. Exclusive offer only £99 British Sterling!

Inspired by Burberry but bored of high street imitations? Get a beautiful vintage leather flying jacket for only £99! Payment via paypal can ship anywhere please comment if you wish to purchase! Jacket is a size UK womens 12-14.

H&M's Autumn preview

2010-05-21T16:53:00.002+01:00

H&M Fall 2010. ahhh exciting!

Shanghai Expo 2010

2010-05-11T22:24:00.002+01:00

The Shanghai 2010 Expo "aims to be the greatest and most sustainable environmentally, but at the same time the most technological." This building is covered in wicker and steel woven panels.
image sourced from dezeen.com

Miu miu S/S 10

2010-05-11T21:59:00.006+01:00

Watch out on the high street for copycat prints- especially swallows after Chanel's swallow tranfers. I love the contrast of the heavy printed over-sized collars with delicate sheer fabrics. Backstage pics courtesy of Miumiu.com

2010-01-31T11:27:00.005Z

Zara S/S 10 lookbook. Amazing shorts. Butter soft leather styled with relaxed cotton tailoring is a good combo, reminds me of Burberry S/S 10 crossed with Chloe S/S 09 .

2009-12-20T10:35:00.003Z

Affordable Acne inspired pieces at www.modekungen.se, use google translate to read.

2009-12-13T18:28:00.002Z

Andreia Chaves from Brazil designs are a world away from Havaianias. Her footwear concepts use exciting materials to involve the wearers surrounds. Pictured - "The invisible shoe".
(image : coolist.com)

2009-12-13T18:15:00.003Z

Look closely- not as innocent as it seems. Harpal Panesar's prints are fascinatingly beautiful to admire, when delving deeper you can appriciate his artistic skill, humour and wit.

2009-12-06T20:05:00.006Z

British Designer Stuart Haygarth's exhibition is now on at exhibition at Haunch of Venison London. He has created his pieces through years of collecting discarded objects with unusual properties-such as his spectacle lightshades- and creating works of art.
(image -dezeen.com)

2009-12-03T21:08:00.005Z

Sonia Rykiel for H&M in stores from Friday 5th December. Beautiful lingerie classics in nude and black silks and heavy lace. (images courtesy of Getty via daylife.com)

2009-11-30T22:03:00.003Z

Lina Osterman S/S10 Delicately distressed knits and sheer fabrics.
www.linaosterman.com

2009-11-29T18:19:00.005Z

Spilling out of LCF's melting pot is Emily Rajch. Her styling and photography is fresh and inspirational. For commissions and more work check out http://emilyrajchstyling.carbonmade.com

2009-11-29T15:22:00.003Z

Unusual presents from farfetch.com, coat hanger £25 fur earphones £122 whilst you're on the site it's easy to get distracted into shopping for yourself.

2009-11-29T14:11:00.006Z

Full length gowns and fur - sounds glamourous and expensive but is surprisingly relaxed and affordable. Audrey Cantwell's A/W 09 collection plays with long silhouettes, bold shoulders and a few pets for good measure. I love how the long skirts elongate the body. All items are to order on www.etsy.com/shop/blackmarketbaby. The lambskin leather panel leggings are amazing, costing about £75 with shipping.
Audreycantwell.com

2009-11-28T22:03:00.006Z

Rock out with your socks out. Burberry Prorsum S/S 10.Keep at an ankle length in neutral tones.
Image Style.com

2009-11-28T21:42:00.003Z

CLASH your leopard prints. Wear them mishmashed together with a nice biker jacket and some creepers. Body Agent Provocateur £175, Bra £18, Body, £18, Top £28, Coat £110, Dress £45 all from Topshop. Double sole creepers from £65 www.underground-england.co.uk.

2009-11-25T20:11:00.002Z

Get yourself a vintage ski jumper. The more snowfakes the better.
(image www.theretroknittingcompany.co.uk)

2009-11-25T19:57:00.002Z

Xmas Declarations for Ctl.Alt.Shift by SUCK UK , each purchase makes a donation to Ctl.Alt.Shift's global campaign against conflict.

2009-11-25T18:52:00.002Z

Organise your life with an Embossed Leather Diary from Liberty, £55. Available in a variety of colours, the deep purple is my favourite. If not for yourself would make a great Christmas present.

2009-11-17T17:55:00.004Z

Patch it up Wang style. Easily done yourself with bought self adhisive patches. If not-
www.country-outdoor-clothing.co.uk (above) or ASOS (below).

2009-11-17T08:38:00.003Z

Viktor and Rolf S/S10 preview- double collars and tailored turn ups in a tonal palette.
(picture source- hypebeast.com)

2009-11-10T21:06:00.003Z

Check out New York label Pencey. They have a great look book and post to the UK via Shopbop.com. Want to get the look at home? DIY splash some sky blue dye over anything white.

2009-11-10T20:45:00.004Z

Arch Group have designed a pod for napping in busy urban environments. You would pay for your time, bedding would be changed on a rolling system and the pod fitted with an LCD TV and Wi-Fi. This would be the perfect waiting room when you've missed your train.
(dezeen.com)

2009-11-10T20:31:00.001Z

Prada Japan.

2009-11-08T19:35:00.002Z

Topman are trying to chase Topshop's sucess with their Ltd Collection. Lets hope they keep this up and ditch the innuendo printed t-shirts. (topman.com)

2009-11-08T19:24:00.006Z

Men...Follow Suit.
(Photo- Jakandjill)

2009-11-08T13:12:00.003Z

Jane Shepardson has worked her magic on Whistles. Not only is the new collection full of beautifully made, fashionable pieces but the websites revamp has made it an online shopping pleasure (rare) . www.whistles.co.uk

2009-11-08T12:27:00.004Z

I'm still trying to find out how to get hold of this New Zealand label, I love. The new collection is called Weapons of Mass Seduction - www.Thestolengirlfriendsclub.com

2009-11-08T12:03:00.004Z

Slim cut silouettes and merino knits in Raf Simons new collection for Fred Perry. Now available from openingceremony.us, shipping charge is only around £7.

2009-11-08T09:57:00.002Z

An Education (2009) in cinemas now.
(images - imdb.com)

2009-11-08T09:22:00.004Z

It's getting cold, get yourself a nice fur hat.
(pictures -garance dore)

2009-11-02T23:09:00.005Z

Positive feedback: Patchwork . Areas for improvement: Posing.
Comme Des Garcon available at ASOS.com

2009-11-02T17:11:00.003Z

Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti got excited and covered a standard Ikea kitchen in teeny tiny lego pieces. If I had months of free time I would build a coffee table, but I think I'd leave out the yellow.
(coolhunter.com)

2009-10-30T18:00:00.004Z

Firetrap are producing a complilation album called Hobbism. They want you to design the cover, get involved on Dazeddigital.com closing date is on the 26th of November. Pictured are just two of the entries.

2009-10-29T22:27:00.000Z

Urgh.

2009-10-29T17:49:00.007Z

Find this Stella McCartney lingerie set is reduced from £125 to £66 on the Outnet.com

2009-10-29T17:33:00.003Z

Asolut Vodka limited edition for Selfridges, drink it whilst wearing Louboutin Flat Studded Loafers. (or a DIY version.)

2009-10-22T13:14:00.003+01:00

It's a love or hate relationship - but Moi? I love Moooi. I first came across Moooi design in small bar in Iceland (pictured above- Horse Lamp). Slowly taking over the interior design world with inspired furnishings such as their Light Shade Shade. (Pictured)
(Moooi.com)

2009-10-22T10:23:00.002+01:00

Topshop has a great winter collection arriving soon.This vest should reach stores just in time for Christmas...hint hint.

2009-10-22T10:00:00.006+01:00

Cult American label and Urban Outfitter's older sister Anthropologie has arrived in the UK. Despite it's huge sucess in the USA I'm not sure how London will react. It looks like the perfect place for your old hippy aunt - too many woolen bucket hats with applique flowers.
(anthropologie.com)

2009-10-22T08:31:00.004+01:00

ASHISH! Fall 2009 for Topshop - run and bulk buy. Slightly scared I'll look Drag - but I love them. Skip the matching tights but get involved with some homemade pom poms - would look good as a collar on a boring jumper.
(Images nitrolicious.com)

2009-10-20T18:58:00.007+01:00

Puma's collaboration with London College of Fashion's Lauren Greenwood and ASOS has created stunning results...
The Black T-Shirt A La Lauren Greenwood- £35 .
This name will be huge - watch out and expect magic.
(asos.com)

2009-10-20T13:13:00.002+01:00

Do as Dolce & Gabbana - put watches everywhere. Pile and stack them on your wrists or attach to a thick chain around your neck. (Vogue Italia)

2009-10-20T11:01:00.007+01:00

Beautifully photographed creative cuisine science by Luxirare... amazing.
From top- Homemade Fruit Caviar Parfait - The only place I have seen anything similar is in Singapore. Bottom picture- Boxed lunch Luxirare syle. (The box on the right is jellied cocktail shots, including a Dirty martini and Kaluha and cream.) Check out the archive for more experiments!
(Luxirare.com/parfait)

2009-10-20T10:00:00.002+01:00

Nike Sportswear - a new division of the superbrand Nike - has chosen some great furniture for it's new Parisian branch. Each piece is inspired by old gym equipment such as pommel horse benches, balance beams and gymnastic rings aplenty.
(dezeen.com)

2009-10-19T09:48:00.009+01:00

Craig Lawrence S/S 10, eccentric knitwear in unconventional materials. He prefers the creative process of knitting as he is able to build from point zero rather than having to design around someone else's fabric. He's already got a good rep- he was awarded a coveted Blue Peter badge earlier this year and was on the cover of Another Magazines Spring/Summer Edition.
(chateaudegateau.com,craiglawrence.co.uk,viceland.com)

2009-10-18T21:50:00.003+01:00

Sheer fabrics for Menswear S/S 10. Pictured -Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada. (vogue.com)

2009-10-18T19:02:00.002+01:00

A Merry-Go-Round for coats- Ingenious. Winner of the Dutch Design Awards 2009. Currently displayed in The Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam.
(dezeen.com)

2009-10-18T18:01:00.007+01:00

Liberty inspired prints at Prada's 2010 Resort Collection. If wearing too many prints scares you a little- take the look home instead, lovely 460 thread count bed linen by Liberty, from £50.
(Liberty.com, style.com)

2009-10-18T17:25:00.005+01:00

Katie Eary's names has been appearing everywhere of late. Her last collection was pure military fantasy and received great praise. I'm not sure if the body theme has been taken a bit too literally for her S/S 10 MAN collection. I do like the ribcage style jewellery pieces, would look great over a plain dress... but looks a little bit like a child harness on men.
(Katieeary.com,blog.topman.com)

2009-10-18T15:10:00.004+01:00

Copy off Chloe's Wedges (above) with Topshop's £85 version, buy longer laces and tie them around the ankle for the full effect.
(style.com,topshop.com)

2009-10-16T11:14:00.004+01:00

Quiksilver Boardshort vending machine in New York (for Hot-tub parties rather than beaches I imagine) - how could this be translated for a British Winter? Dry socks machine? Warm Scarf dispenser?
radcollector.com

2009-10-16T10:44:00.003+01:00

Finally- a grown up version of the flashing trainers I always wanted when I was 6.
Merci Chanel.
(luxirare.com)

2009-10-15T22:58:00.004+01:00

If you havn't been to Iceland this will suffice for now- 'From Static to Silence' is a free exhibition showing at at The Print Space Gallery 74 Kingsland Road until the 28th of October. Artist Rupert Nightingale has captured the landscape of Iceland in his contribution to the collection. - rupertnightingale.com

2009-10-15T14:00:00.005+01:00

Halloween ideas or New hair trends?!Charlie De Mindu's unusual hair sculptures may not take off straight away at your local Toni and Guy. But hopefully they might wean some blondes away from GhD curls and allow them to get inventive?!
(images - guardian.com)

2009-10-14T22:18:00.006+01:00

Philippe Starck is world famous for his exciting contemporary design, Boutique hotel interiors and That lemon squeezer. He's now taking on an even bigger project...experimenting with fashion. In a collaboration with Italian cashmere specialist Ballantyne he has created 60 pieces, arriving in stores this month.Will his skills translate? I'm sure they will be tailored to mathematical perfection - but personally I don't think cashmere should be lime green.
image-www.fastcompany.com

2009-10-14T19:34:00.005+01:00

My favourite film... Jean Luc Godard's Un Bout De Souffle 1960. Style to perfection.

Filmsdefrance.com

2009-10-13T10:00:00.002+01:00

Rodarte have created a collection for Colette in Paris. Is it bad that im jealous of the doll?
Doll retails for 770 Euros. Bargin.(www.colette.fr/)

2009-10-13T08:39:00.004+01:00

The Turner Prize 2009: Last week the Tate opened it's doors to the annual Turner Prize Finalist Exhibition. The Finalists (clockwise from top left)- Lucy Skaer,Richard Wright, Roger Hiorns and Enrico David. (NO VIDEO ART- wah shocked!) Hiorns is the most original in terms of his chosen materials- a flat near Elephant and Castle pumped full of Copper Sulfate then chilled until crystals grew.

A very shallow opinion - but I think this is the prettiest.

2009-10-12T16:48:00.006+01:00

I was lucky enough to attend the shows at Red Bull Fashion Factory, of all the graduates only one designer stood out to me, that was Jamie Cockerill, this video shows some of the show. http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/Emerging-talent-@-Red-Bull-Fashion-Factory-021242781681803?CategoryName=Dubrovnik&p=1242745950170

Felder Felder took stage in the evening with a celebrity packed front row. Their collection wasn't moving trends forward but more appropriate in the present. Comprising of structured denim and leather with embellished, studded and shredded details. I want all of this collection.
www.felderfelder.com

2009-10-12T15:01:00.004+01:00

Fashion Fringe Finalist Elliot Atkinson's collection was beautiful with powered pink prints, oversized lambskin pilot coats and sheer black mesh. Can't wait for future pieces. (www.style.com)

2009-10-12T12:24:00.000+01:00

Nazanin Yousseff. I love the sheer draping in conrast to the sharp collar and bold shoulders. Graduating from Instituto Maragoni in 2008, it's a year on and we want her back in the spotlight please. (image- wallpaper graduate directory)

2009-10-12T11:43:00.000+01:00

Clogs!No longer for the dutch maidens. Be careful you do as Herve Leger (Above) and NOT Chanel (Below).

2009-10-12T11:36:00.001+01:00

Chanel had models rolling in hay?!

2009-10-12T11:10:00.000+01:00

I can't help but ponder the inspiration for LV's new shoes...
(style.com)

2009-10-12T10:20:00.000+01:00

Topshop has already made a fortune of this design. To make it look more expensive than £38 (topshop.com) accessorise with Champers from the bottle, pearls and antique rings galore.

2009-10-12T10:08:00.001+01:00

McQueen S/S 10. Exciting, innovative but overall grotesque. Although I do like the shattered crystals, if you feel the need for crystals at least make sure they are jagged and angry. These would look beaut with some flowers in...

2009-10-12T09:44:00.000+01:00

Whilst in a gallery in Venice I stumbled over some feathery art...at least they were free range.

2009-10-11T22:18:00.002+01:00

Rick Owens chairs.I like.

2009-10-11T21:31:00.000+01:00

Alexander Wang S/S10 highlights. Recently I've been far too excited by wedges. These are a polished refined version of Acnes leopard print classics. I like the peep toes (plural) and it's refreshing to have a flat-to-the-floor no platform wedge. I'm already looking like a lobsided heidi longstocking with my plait. Just saving for some wonderful leather shorts...
pictures (vogue.com)

2009-10-11T20:50:00.001+01:00

Get involved- Jimmy Choo are helping raise awareness for a PEP vaccine- within 72 hours of exposure to HIV victims of rape can be saved from contracting it. Unusual collaboration but for an amazing cause. Currently hosting a photography competition which needs to involve shoes and the number 72. Winner wins 7 pairs of shoes and two bags- not to my taste- but the profit on ebay would be sweet. (http://www.jimmychoo72.com/)

2009-10-11T20:40:00.001+01:00

Christian Louboutin has come under sabotage via desperate labelwanters painting their soles red. Oh Dear. Yet the brand still maintains it's edge through new projects, currently by working with David Lynch creating a great portfolio of Fetish photography. These pictures have inspired me to wear bold red lips.
( http://www.louboutin-fetish.com/accueil.html)

2009-10-11T20:25:00.001+01:00

I could kid people that I have nice feet with Comme Des Garcons £120 shoes..or get giddy with a marker pen and ruin perfectly nice brogues.

2009-10-11T20:07:00.000+01:00

This Acne jacket is on my winter wish list, the perfected parcel brown tone and string waist would make a super present with no need to wrap...
(http://shop.acnestudios.com/system/search/product.asp?id=2427) £425