These pictures shot by Vogue, reveal new looks decadent winter collection with a casual punk twist, I think she prefectly fits this catagory of style!
Shes reportedly getting 160,000 dollars for these 8 pieces so im dying to see what these look like in the shops, and see if its worth it
Thursday, November 27, 2008
PIXIE!
Pixie Geldof is now the face of New Looks limited Edition Range.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
LUELLA lllllllluuuuueellla
Ladylike and quirky, a punk inspired Chanel-ism with a dip dye from the British Music scence.....with an extremly English feeling. These are the thoughts that flow when i think of the lovely Luella!
Luella ready-to-wear collection 2008.
Bagrew up in the town Stratford-upon-Avon ,London to study fashion journalism at Central St. Martin's College of Art and Design.She entered the fashion industry as a journalist, writing for Vogue, The Face, and Dazed & Confused.
Just two rando's in the crowd at her ready-to-wear Collection 2008.
Effortlessly cool Luella Bartley traded in her Journalistic mind for a needle and thread and decided to take the reins herself, resulting in the whimsical, floaty and edgy label Luella back in 1999. With her first collection entitled "Daddy, I want a Pony" which she showcased at a friend’s apartment. A year later, she was awarded Britain’s Young Designer of the Year award.
Her second show was entitled "Daddy, who were the Clash?" in 2000
No suprise there then that shes getting inspiration from music so??
After six and a half years based in New York. She opened her first store, in London's Brook Street in 2004.
She creates many ready-to wear collections, and if u flick though the collections you will be so suprised that all her designs look so familar???...her work has filtered down into the High street (delighted!) with cardigans, high waisted skirts, pasily prints, pretty dresses which you will find in the likes of topshop, urban outfitters etc...YYYEaaaaii for us!
Luella ready-to-wear spring 2008
She said of her 2008 collection "It was about Thora Birch in Ghost World. A bit geeky and cartoonish," ......all her clothes actually really remind me of the newish show "gossip Girl" , a mix of high fashion, geek and chic!
Alexa chung, Roisin murphy, Kelly osbourne, Jamie winestone (who is going out with Lilly allens brother but I often wonder why the hell shes in every magazine...including vogue?), Cameron diaz, Chole sevigny, Sienna miller are to name but a few of this woman's dedicated followers of fashion...the beauty that is Luella!!
Luella ready-to-wear collection 2008. 
Bagrew up in the town Stratford-upon-Avon ,London to study fashion journalism at Central St. Martin's College of Art and Design.She entered the fashion industry as a journalist, writing for Vogue, The Face, and Dazed & Confused.
Just two rando's in the crowd at her ready-to-wear Collection 2008.
Effortlessly cool Luella Bartley traded in her Journalistic mind for a needle and thread and decided to take the reins herself, resulting in the whimsical, floaty and edgy label Luella back in 1999. With her first collection entitled "Daddy, I want a Pony" which she showcased at a friend’s apartment. A year later, she was awarded Britain’s Young Designer of the Year award.Her second show was entitled "Daddy, who were the Clash?" in 2000
No suprise there then that shes getting inspiration from music so??
After six and a half years based in New York. She opened her first store, in London's Brook Street in 2004.She creates many ready-to wear collections, and if u flick though the collections you will be so suprised that all her designs look so familar???...her work has filtered down into the High street (delighted!) with cardigans, high waisted skirts, pasily prints, pretty dresses which you will find in the likes of topshop, urban outfitters etc...YYYEaaaaii for us!
Luella ready-to-wear spring 2008 
She said of her 2008 collection "It was about Thora Birch in Ghost World. A bit geeky and cartoonish," ......all her clothes actually really remind me of the newish show "gossip Girl" , a mix of high fashion, geek and chic!This is definetly always a newness and novelty feeling to her clothes and collections alike, there is so much more we're going to see for this lady and her fair beautiful clothes!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Jane Birkin -A style Icon
On vois aime J. Birkin.
She has said in interviews that she was heavily influenced by the men she was involved with.
"The truth is I did all those things to please the men I liked at the time. I always did what they wanted, as I was scared of losing them."
This is shown in the release of the song "Je t'amie....mon noi plus"(i love you....me neither) written by Serge Gainsbourg initially for Brigitte Bardot, but she begged him not to release due to its sexual explicitness. However Jane agreed to release it when Serge said she would never do anything like that.It was banned in many europe cities owning to its No. 1 success in the UK!
Cannes film festivel 1969
Cannes Film festivel 1974
She was married to John Barry their daughter, the photographer Kate Barry, was born in 1967.
A creative relationship with her mentor Serge Gainsbourg — Their daughter is actress Charolette Gainsbourg. In 1982 she gave birth to her third daughter, Lou Dillion (who in my opinion may not look very like Jane retains the same effortless style) from her relationship with the directorJacque Doillon. She now resides in Paris because she fell in love with it during her relationship with Serge!
Jane was and still is a style icon, she had the amazing mix of classic english mixed with effortless french chic that i find so inspirational!
She never looked completely polished, always looking like she's just rolled out of bed which gives her that sytlish yet unstyled natural nonchalance (yup i just used the word nonchalance ...any chance i get im taking). Most Irish people cannot get away with this level of scruffiness - we just end up looking like we need a good wash!
You may not know the name Jane Birkin but unless you've been living under a rock you'll have heard of the Birkin Bag.
Famously, Hermès named and designed the famous "birkin bag" for her in 1984 after the actress was seen in 1981 by the head of Hermès struggling with several bags while boarding an aeroplane. The Birkin bag has become one of Hermès' most popular and expensive handbags.
Grace Kelly is the only other muse of the prized Hermès bag
Grace Kelly is the only other muse of the prized Hermès bag
Katie Holmes holding the iconic Brikin Bag.
Im actually fascinated with her and her life, She has made me want to live in the 1960's . Her bohemian-luxe style appears timeless and effortless.I think its a combination of the era she was in coupled with influences from London and France. I admire her authentic style.
She is an english born french actress from London, she has starred in many controversal films and songs such as 1968 Blowup!
She has said in interviews that she was heavily influenced by the men she was involved with.
"The truth is I did all those things to please the men I liked at the time. I always did what they wanted, as I was scared of losing them."
This is shown in the release of the song "Je t'amie....mon noi plus"(i love you....me neither) written by Serge Gainsbourg initially for Brigitte Bardot, but she begged him not to release due to its sexual explicitness. However Jane agreed to release it when Serge said she would never do anything like that.
Cannes film festivel 1969
Cannes Film festivel 1974
She was married to John Barry their daughter, the photographer Kate Barry, was born in 1967.
A creative relationship with her mentor Serge Gainsbourg — Their daughter is actress Charolette Gainsbourg. In 1982 she gave birth to her third daughter, Lou Dillion (who in my opinion may not look very like Jane retains the same effortless style) from her relationship with the directorJacque Doillon. She now resides in Paris because she fell in love with it during her relationship with Serge!
Jane was and still is a style icon, she had the amazing mix of classic english mixed with effortless french chic that i find so inspirational!
Alexa Chung!!
A combination which has definetly gotten better in the last couple of years ....or maybe just since she cut her hair and got free designer clothes...unsure as to which!
I think she seems fun and is having fun with fashion and abit of a laugh rather than taking it all too seriously/boringly samey as some other people seem to do!
Making her interesting to watch!
Making her interesting to watch!
She has a great mix of high street with high fashion, couture...a very achievable style with a few key pieces....leading us to believe we can all be just like Alexa type of thing!
Shes dresses in a way like any one would, recycling pieces and wearing them over and over again, shoes, bags, necklaces etc...
She frequently wears clothes from Topshop, H&M and off course she has said a major fan of Vintage shopping in all the usual London Haunts. Beyond Retro on Great Marlborough Street, This Shop Rocks and Relik, in west London along with all the other places scattered on Brick Lane are amoung her favourites!
Shes dresses in a way like any one would, recycling pieces and wearing them over and over again, shoes, bags, necklaces etc...
She frequently wears clothes from Topshop, H&M and off course she has said a major fan of Vintage shopping in all the usual London Haunts. Beyond Retro on Great Marlborough Street, This Shop Rocks and Relik, in west London along with all the other places scattered on Brick Lane are amoung her favourites!
Even though we cannot claim her as our own, our Euorpean shores will be losing her to the big (often but not always) bad (...ly dressed) USA as she will be presenting TRL in the new year over there!It will be really interesting to watch her style and to see will it evolve with the move ..... however I'll hope that she says true to the london form!
One lady to watch!
One lady to watch!
Alber Elbaz
Tulip skirts, oversized beads and the flat pump.....I am guilty guilty guilty of loving all of these items, and if you are among the others who feel the same way inclined, you only have one fabulously talented Israeli man to thank for adding these to our lives and wardrobes!
....And up until recently I had never heard of him - Fore shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spring 2009-Lanvin
Spring 2009-Lanvin
Spring 2009-LanvinAlber (Born as "Albert" but he decided it would be far more fashionable and chic when he moved to New York to drop the "t", that and taking up drinking coffee...what a funny little man) Elbaz, has had quite the eclectic career for a fashion Designer.
Summer Collection 2008 - Lanvin
He started off at 18 in the Israeli army, when he returned went to design college, moved to New York and began his path to Lanvin, Paris.
He was famously fired from YSL by Tom Ford, which he has said was one of the lowest times in his life!
But everything happens for a reason and now he's the artistic director for the oldest extant fashion house worldwide, Lanvin in beautiful Paris.
Alber is famously known for his wearable, simple and feminine haute couture featuring feathers, chunky jewellery, sporty tailoring. His style has been embraced by the fashion press and celebrates such as Kate Moss, Nicole Kidman, Chloe Sevigny......
He was famously fired from YSL by Tom Ford, which he has said was one of the lowest times in his life!
But everything happens for a reason and now he's the artistic director for the oldest extant fashion house worldwide, Lanvin in beautiful Paris.
Alber is famously known for his wearable, simple and feminine haute couture featuring feathers, chunky jewellery, sporty tailoring. His style has been embraced by the fashion press and celebrates such as Kate Moss, Nicole Kidman, Chloe Sevigny......
Spring 2009-Lanvin
Spring 2009-Lanvin
Spring 2009-LanvinAnd I love him for this Quote more than anything else:
"One of my biggest fears is arriving to the airport and checking in my suitcase because I never know if I will get it back, and I wear the same clothes, you see, day and night, winter and summer"
This is one of my greatest fears aswell, as any of my friends will tell you after an unfriendly sequence of events travelling to Vancouver a few years ago!!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Diane Kruger's slant on Hollywood Glamour
Ok so I know we shouldn't really give a crap what celebrities wear, after all they all have stylists and get pretty much everything free from designers, but I have a style crush on Diane Kruger. She effortlessly pulls off casual chic, dressed to the nines hollywood glam and edgier styles. She isn't afraid to try anything and was one of the first celebrities to wear sculpted super-wide crops from YSL (Fall 2008)...a difficult look to wear!
As a former model she is no stranger to the fashion world and can often been seen at the front row of fashion week. She has a love of fashion and is never photographed in the same designer over and over again. Who she wears varies from Ralph Lauren to Balenciaga. She started her career as a ballerina with the London Ballet Company a career short lived because of injury. She then became a model and the rest as they say is history. Oh and lets not forget shes dating Joshua Jackson!!
As a former model she is no stranger to the fashion world and can often been seen at the front row of fashion week. She has a love of fashion and is never photographed in the same designer over and over again. Who she wears varies from Ralph Lauren to Balenciaga. She started her career as a ballerina with the London Ballet Company a career short lived because of injury. She then became a model and the rest as they say is history. Oh and lets not forget shes dating Joshua Jackson!!
Fashion Show - Dublin
I Just came across this randomly so not sure how good this will be but its a fashion show called 'Fashion Backtrax' its taking place on November 30th in The Sugar Club, Doors 8pm
'Fashion Backtrax' will showcase 50 years of fashion which will be inspired by the music of each decade(1950's-2000) through the use of re-vamped vintage clothing.
The event will be run by Business Studies & Arts Management Students, fusing these two amazing artforms to portray the history of fashion and music for the last five decades!
So we shall see!
'Fashion Backtrax' will showcase 50 years of fashion which will be inspired by the music of each decade(1950's-2000) through the use of re-vamped vintage clothing.
The event will be run by Business Studies & Arts Management Students, fusing these two amazing artforms to portray the history of fashion and music for the last five decades!
So we shall see!
i-bangle
Oh Apple,
How you amazed me in the beginning with the original (and what i now like to call the old fat ipod), then came the ipod video ,the nano and itouch and all other gagity gagits they have ....but now ....just for the ladies they have an ibangle and will have earrings coming soon!
Lol, im not gona lie they're adversting and product placement pinpointing that girls will pretttttay much buy anything...has worked. I want one -Blast!!
Fusing music & jewels iiiii like it!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Rough Gems -Swopshop
This ...pardon the pun...is a gem not to be missed!
This is something abit different and good old wonderful dublin has it to offer.
You basically bring no more than 5 items of clothing that your sick of down to powerscourt and then swap with other people who have done the same. (its for guys&the ladies)
Its only a fiver and there's an after party in spy afterwards with 2 for 1 cocktails, not too shabby in these recession times!!
Offical ad!
"Rough Gem is a new & Dublin based. Made up of bloggers, artists and musicians, it aims to bring fun and fancy to the Dublin arts scene. Its first event will be a clothes swop-shop on Thursday the 20th of November in The Loft (Powerscourt Townhouse Centre), and will run from 5pm to 8pm. Tickets cost €5, and can be reserved by email: roughgempresents@gmail.com.
The event is open to young and old alike, and both men and women will be catered for equally. Grannies, grandsons, uncles and cousins- come one, come all. The swop shop will be based on barter and exchange. Visitors bring no more than five items of clothing. Upon handing in the clothing, they receive tokens, and begin to barter. A full summary of the terms of trading is available on the Rough Gem Presents blog. (roughgempresents.wordpress.com)
In addition to the swop shop, there will be a pop-up vintage shop, selling choice vintage pieces by select traders. In keeping with the feel of the event, each vintage piece will cost no more than ten euro. Also present will be a portable photo booth, complete with props and make-up. All the while, our resident DJs will be playing music to dance, sing, and eat cake to.
Even though the event finishes at 8pm, there will be an official after-party at ‘Soundcheck’ in Spy on South William St. Doors are free in until midnight, and cocktails are two-for-one. It’s the perfect opportunity to test run your brand-new outfit!
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, or featuring it in a publication, please contact any of the below named, or email roughgempresents@gmail.com."
wow, im excited to go to this!
This is something abit different and good old wonderful dublin has it to offer.
You basically bring no more than 5 items of clothing that your sick of down to powerscourt and then swap with other people who have done the same. (its for guys&the ladies)
Its only a fiver and there's an after party in spy afterwards with 2 for 1 cocktails, not too shabby in these recession times!!
Offical ad!
"Rough Gem is a new & Dublin based. Made up of bloggers, artists and musicians, it aims to bring fun and fancy to the Dublin arts scene. Its first event will be a clothes swop-shop on Thursday the 20th of November in The Loft (Powerscourt Townhouse Centre), and will run from 5pm to 8pm. Tickets cost €5, and can be reserved by email: roughgempresents@gmail.com.
The event is open to young and old alike, and both men and women will be catered for equally. Grannies, grandsons, uncles and cousins- come one, come all. The swop shop will be based on barter and exchange. Visitors bring no more than five items of clothing. Upon handing in the clothing, they receive tokens, and begin to barter. A full summary of the terms of trading is available on the Rough Gem Presents blog. (roughgempresents.wordpress.com)
In addition to the swop shop, there will be a pop-up vintage shop, selling choice vintage pieces by select traders. In keeping with the feel of the event, each vintage piece will cost no more than ten euro. Also present will be a portable photo booth, complete with props and make-up. All the while, our resident DJs will be playing music to dance, sing, and eat cake to.
Even though the event finishes at 8pm, there will be an official after-party at ‘Soundcheck’ in Spy on South William St. Doors are free in until midnight, and cocktails are two-for-one. It’s the perfect opportunity to test run your brand-new outfit!
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, or featuring it in a publication, please contact any of the below named, or email roughgempresents@gmail.com."
wow, im excited to go to this!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Peter O' Brien - Our home grown export!
Over the past decade this man has proven to be one of Irelands finest exports...who has wisely decided to return to our ever-lovely green shores.....we are nice!
After leaving school at the tender age of 15 he entered St.Martin`s College of Art which even today is London`s leading fashion school Peter O`Brien was never the most trendy designer there, he always designed pretty grown-up glamorous clothes in a very European style. So from working at Dior in Paris to Givenchy then Chloe he still had dreams of creating his own collection .......and at long last he's back and we are rightly benefiting from his talents.
He has just showcased his most recent work for Awear, he officially launched their eagerly anticipated and I must say most elegant 3rd collection. Only 120 guests were invited for 'Fashion & Cakes' at Fallon & Byrne on October the 15th.....how lovely is this idea for a fashion show?
From the collection you get the feeling he was trying to transport the audience back to an era of old Parisian Chic......and it worked.
The collection
Only 20 styles in total have been produced, with white shirts, cashmere knitwear, silk dresses, and coats. These plain descriptions do not do this floating breath of Parisian air justice, they speak for themselves in the photos, which u can find on the Awear website or indeed in store.
The items that stand out for me would be the black coat with waisted bustle detail and the nude silk ruffle blouse and navy pleated dress.
All I can say is......wow!!I love his attention to detail, with bows in the models hair, understated beautiful clothes with attention to detail.I think bows in girl’s hair are aaammmaazing, especially a Luella one I have my eye on!
Bow it up!
Speaking on the collection, Peter O'Brien said, "Style should be effortless, easy & feminine. That is what I try to achieve with my designs. My favourite piece from this collection would be the pea coat, a short fitted coat with side button detailing, really easy to wear and a style that suits any age or shape. The dress collection this year is also full of beautiful fabrics such as jersey, silk and wool...perfect for any occasion day or night and designed to make the wearer not only look her best but always feel her best".
This show has made it easy to see why O'Brien reigned supreme as one of the top couturiers in Paris. Fortunately, he has brought his brilliance home for us Irish Ladies to enjoy!
After leaving school at the tender age of 15 he entered St.Martin`s College of Art which even today is London`s leading fashion school Peter O`Brien was never the most trendy designer there, he always designed pretty grown-up glamorous clothes in a very European style. So from working at Dior in Paris to Givenchy then Chloe he still had dreams of creating his own collection .......and at long last he's back and we are rightly benefiting from his talents.
He has just showcased his most recent work for Awear, he officially launched their eagerly anticipated and I must say most elegant 3rd collection. Only 120 guests were invited for 'Fashion & Cakes' at Fallon & Byrne on October the 15th.....how lovely is this idea for a fashion show?
From the collection you get the feeling he was trying to transport the audience back to an era of old Parisian Chic......and it worked.
The collection
Only 20 styles in total have been produced, with white shirts, cashmere knitwear, silk dresses, and coats. These plain descriptions do not do this floating breath of Parisian air justice, they speak for themselves in the photos, which u can find on the Awear website or indeed in store.
The items that stand out for me would be the black coat with waisted bustle detail and the nude silk ruffle blouse and navy pleated dress.
All I can say is......wow!!I love his attention to detail, with bows in the models hair, understated beautiful clothes with attention to detail.I think bows in girl’s hair are aaammmaazing, especially a Luella one I have my eye on!
Bow it up!
Speaking on the collection, Peter O'Brien said, "Style should be effortless, easy & feminine. That is what I try to achieve with my designs. My favourite piece from this collection would be the pea coat, a short fitted coat with side button detailing, really easy to wear and a style that suits any age or shape. The dress collection this year is also full of beautiful fabrics such as jersey, silk and wool...perfect for any occasion day or night and designed to make the wearer not only look her best but always feel her best".
This show has made it easy to see why O'Brien reigned supreme as one of the top couturiers in Paris. Fortunately, he has brought his brilliance home for us Irish Ladies to enjoy!
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