London Fashion Weekend

The exact same tent that I had previewed James Long’s SS11 show at London Fashion Week would now be host to Vodafone London Fashion Weekend. It was my first time working here, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Manic; but very enjoyable; I really liked meeting potential clients and browsing the collections of the many fabulous designers. I got a bit carried away and within less than an hour I had already managed to spend a tremendous amount of money, I just couldn’t resist, they were on discount!!!! I was also lucky enough to gain entry into the fashion show for free where I was able to photograph Elizabeth’s ‘Gene’ coat from her AW10 collection. I got a glimpse of the backstage area when I went on a mission to find the woman who styled the coat for the catwalk. Casually I knocked on the back door and was greeted by a model with a massive smile on her face; everyone was clearly celebrating the success of their last show.The show was split into different themes, the first - ‘Nomad’, then ‘Kramer vs Kramer’, followed by two designers collections; Ashley Isham and BodyAmr. Here are a few of the photographs that I took:

Boy watching

Yet another spontaneous but great move, managed to get myself into a menswear show at London Fashion Week. At the James Long Show, a very colourful array of boys sauntered down the catwalk in laid back knits with splashes of colour here there and everywhere, and by everywhere I mean everywhere, including their hair. This fun and quirky look was in direct contrast to the light brown leathers and stark white garments.











Stepping back into the daylight, I decided to snap a few of my favourite street style looks, a great excuse to do a bit of boy watching.



Yvan Rodic of www.facehunter.blogspot.com



Fashion photographer Alistair Guy



Matthew Zorpas; London correspondent for www.unnouveauideal.typepad.com

London Fashion Week

Elizabeth and I paid a flying visit to the trade show at London Fashion Week. Here are a few pictures of my favourite displays:





Sat people watching in the cafe tucked away in the corner of Somerset House courtyard, I just had to run up and ask to take a photo of this seriously fashion forward lady.

Unknown

There was something quite haunting yet beautiful about the work of this unknown artist:



Out of all the artwork displayed in MoMA, these have to be the photographs that stood out the most for me ♥

"...and it was New York"

Thoroughly enjoyed my trip to the Big Apple back in Feburary, take a peek at my holiday snaps:



when it snowed; tree on Fashion Avenue taken with my ‘Lomo’



Picture postcard; beautiful light takes over the city at dusk, as seen from the top of the Empire State building



Watching time go by at Grand Central Station ♥

Hazy view of fashion

A few from the York College Fashion Show 2010:

Stuck in the mud

A selection of photographs taken last autumn for a friend’s college project; just having some fun and playing about, as well as taking some serious ones. Dress designed and made by Amy Dzierzek, also styled by the designer herself:







My favourite photos (with a bit more of a vintage appeal):





“young love” ♥

Monochrome structures

Sorting through my computer I came across these photos which I took last summer of Louise Amstrup’s collection at Vauxhall Fashion Week. These structured monochrome designs look amazing amongst the assortment of mirrors:

Top Drawer

Elizabeth and I paid short a visit to Top Drawer; the gift and homeware trade show (Monday 13th).



It was a good job nothing was for sale to the general public because I could have bought almost everything; there were so many beautiful pieces. After 3 hours we had only managed to dawdle our way around half of the exhibition; there was so much to look at and consider, very inspiring! Here are just a few of my favourites:

Andrea Kett:



Cute yet very provocative illustrated greetings cards

Laser cut cards, sold by the very friendly and enthusiastic designer himself; Ge Fong



Adorable cards by Jules Miller:





Carrying on with the burlesque theme, I absolutely loved this company; Dupenny, who design wallpapers and homewares.



Finally, both Elizabeth and I fell in love with this sweet and sophisticated necklace designed by Dotty K. ♥

Cocktails served in tea cups

I enjoyed a wonderful night sipping cocktails and window shopping with the lovely designer Elizabeth Lau, as we made our way around Bond Street for Fashion’s Big Night Out (Septemeber 8th 2010). I must say Louis Vuitton and Moschino were my favourite venues, although we did visit a few others including Selfridges, where I chatted to Britt from Gok’s Fashion Fix:



We started out the night in Moschino, where the punch was served in these cute dainty tea cups:



I was excited to accessorise with a pair of Moschino earrings for a photograph taken in their window display!



We ended the night in Louis Vuitton, where we got a little carried away, dressing up in their photobooths:



Guests were given a choice of extravagant props made from magazine pages shaped into over-sized bows and bunny ears on headbands, very silly really, with lots of giggles to be had.

Definitely a good night for spotting the celebrities if that’s what you’re looking for. To name a few; the well known model Alice Dellal who did a DJ set at Louis Vuitton, I spotted George Craig (the face of Burberry) with fellow One Night Only band mate Jack Sails, the blogger Mademoiselle Robot...

All in all it was a very enjoyable event, and a must go for next year ♥

Feels like I’m a Londoner

Having secured myself a placement, I have been working with the very talented fashion designer Elizabeth Lau for the last month or so. London is slowly but surely beginning to feel like home. I have met so many lovely people at work and outside of work! I am even beginning to recognise people on the street, and people are beginning to recognise me! There is so much to do and to see, I thought that I would blog about my favourites...

Brick by Brick

As a little girl wandering round the holiday home exchange, my imagination was excited on the discovery of the large leather trunk tucked away in the recess of the drawing room.

Rummaging through the contents transported me into a magical world of make believe…

This same experience I felt on discovery of a lovely little boutique in York; Selkie. Therefore a fitting building to redesign the interiors of, using the dressing up box and kitsch sea front colours as my theme.