February 22nd, 2012
The Dreaded LFW
You must be fed up of all the London Fashion Week talk by now, right? I know I am. Truth be told, I have a bit of a love/hate affair with the whole thing. I love getting the chance to go and see the shows of brands that I’m passionate about, but I’m not so enamoured with the endless street style photographers looking you up and down to deem whether you’re worthy or not, all the running around and politics of it all. But still, it’s a force that can’t be ignored, and despite only attending one show this season, I came out with hundreds of pictures that not even the most seasoned of bloggers could edit down concisely. So here we have a mini mash up of pictures from Day 3.
I wore a silky top and fluffy skirt from Romwe, and shoes from Urban Outfitters, but don’t be fooled, this ensemble was covered up with a big black coat for rest of the day, as I’ve become attached to my appendages which certainly would have frozen off had I taken a more fashionable approach! I have no idea how the girls wandering around bare legged coped!
Unique
The only show that I went to this season was Topshop Unique. Whilst their utility inspired looks weren’t really my bag, I can appreciate that it was one of their strongest collections yet. I saw more than a hint of Alexa Chung in some of the looks, which can never be a bad thing – if I was 2 stone lighter and 4 inches taller, I’d be in that velvet jumpsuit like a flash. The front row at Unique was nearly as impressive as the collection – I tried snapping the real Alexa over the shoulders of a crowd of photographers.
You’ll also spot Jameela interviewing Jade Williams, or Sunday Girl, who is my new style crush. If you don’t know her, get Googling, she wears a two-piece perfectly!
The Ladies
The reason I come away with hundreds of photographs at fashion week is because of all the beautiful people! I have to stop hanging around with such stylish ladies because it’s doing my hard-drive no good! But in all seriousness,chatting with my favourite bloggers is the best bit about fashion week. Above you’ll spot Jen, Sandra and Shini (who took the pictures of me above, thank you!) who I had to capture in the golden light after the Topshop show. See you again in 6 months, Somerset House! x
February 18th, 2012
Tea Dance
Every season my favourite bit of London Fashion Week is seeing what Orla Kiely has come up with, from the collection itself to the creative way that it’s being presented. This year had to be my favourite yet, and I’ve been lusting over their collections since the first time I visited them in the Portico Rooms in Somerset House 5 seasons ago.
I never know what to expect – this time around I was greeted by the sounds of a live band playing Mack The Knife, and models waltzing around the space with a handsome partner in hand. The low-lit space had been decked out like a 1940s tea dance, complete with Battenberg, hot cross buns and all the right crockery. I was far too enthralled by everything that was going on to take advantage of the plates of Bourbon biscuits though. It was something I thought needed to be filmed so I could show you properly, so I hope you enjoy the few clips I put together above.
Now let’s talk clothes! This collection is my dream wardrobe. From schoolgirl style pinafores in original colours and materials, to the prettiest of pleated collars and sparkling prom dresses. I’m sure you can see from the pictures that each item would fit seamlessly in to my wardrobe, and it’s not often at all that I can say that of a designer showcasing at London Fashion Week. I know you’ll love it too. x
February 16th, 2012
Chloe
When I like something, I really like it. First it was an obsession with Gareth Gates (I had posters on my ceiling and even owned a Gareth Gates umbrella..), then came the My Chemical Romance phase, which saw me waiting up until goodness-knows what hour to catch a glimpse of them getting on their tour bus (still not over that one!). Now it seems that my passion has transferred to shoes and bags.
I first caught sight of these Chloe shoes sometime after AW06, when all my favourite bloggers seemed to own a pair. Being around 17 and stuck in the middle of the countryside at the time, it was never going to happen. Still, I searched high and low to find the perfect pair of heeled lace-up shoes, which weren’t as easy to come by it seemed in 2007. Many came close, but they still weren’t the shoe. I even contemplated buying some a size and half too big, that’s how much I wanted them. I was all about the chunky wooden heel, the almond shaped toe..the way that my favourite bloggers wore them all the time, making them look like the most comfortable shoe..
Still, I persisted, and after trawling eBay for over 4 years..ta da..!! A little scuffed on the bottom, but nothing that I wouldn’t have done myself. Now they better be bloomin’ comfortable, because I’ve got plans for me and my new shoes!
That’s them ticked off the list..now for the Miu Miu bag ; ) x
February 11th, 2012
Taylor Taylor
Hello! I haven’t disappeared – it’s my last year of uni, and apparently I’m great at putting things off so have been squirrelling away at the first half of my Final Major Project for a week. Phew. Anyway, I’m back with a bit of a change, my hair!
My poor thin hair has been looking it’s most boring over the past year, which is unusual for me as I like to have something interesting, so thought it was about time I did something about it. Well, not me as much as my wonderful stylists, Jenny and Marcelo at Taylor Taylor in Spitalfields. I always think if I’m going to get my hair cut (which happens around once a year, oops) I just as well go somewhere impressive, and I definitely made the right choice in Taylor Taylor, it was the most luxurious hair cut I’ve ever had! I’m sure you can tell from the pictures, too. The place is just beautiful.
Both my stylists knew exactly what I wanted, and I was completely confident trusting them with my hair. As you can see if you have a quick scroll down, I opted to go a few shades darker and get a full fringe. I admit, it’s a lot Deschanel, but who doesn’t want to look like her at the moment? I’ve had a few people I know not recognise me, and I’m still having great fun seeing it looks styled in different ways. In the picture my fringe looks a little longer than it is as it’s not had time to spring back up after my blow-dry, before anybody worries about my sight!
My desire for a full fringe began last year when I was talking to Elodie in Paris; she said how getting he fringe had made her feel like a new person. That played on my mind and I couldn’t wait to get a new look. She was right – I have been adjusting to the ‘new Carrie’, seeing what make-up works with my new colour, and which up-dos look best. I’m finally used to catching myself in the mirror. It sounds strange, but I almost feel more like myself than with my natural colour, having spent my teenage years with black and purple hair. I’m excited to show you properly!
Thank you Taylor Taylor! I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face when I left the salon. x
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