Posted by admin on Apr 24, 2010 in
lists,
style I like shoes. Who doesn’t like shoes? I defy anyone to say they actively hate the things, as after all, they’re well shaped items of apparel that protect your feet from the cold, the ground, and all sorts of bugs. Loving shoes is another matter, entirely, and as someone who once spent her months rent on buying a beautiful pair of shoes that were THREE SIZES TO SMALL I can attest that love isn’t always logical or necessarily sane. However my love for footwear has grown, and equally my hatred of feet (as I’ve said- love is not a logical being).
I adore a sleek curved heel, I go gaga over colour block shoes and extra applique, and the right embellishments can literally can make me swoon. Due to a recent cull of old shoes, I’m now down to around 40. Whilst browsing for my shoe fix online I came across a large number of lovely shoe related products that would not suffer wear and tear like the casual stiletto and I’m now considering what kind of loan I’d need to purchase the below (Joke. Sort of.) After all, why should you celebrate shoes on the feet alone- the design works equally well for home furnishings or crockery! Enjoy the following ( I know I did).
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Tags: sexy stilettos, shoe bath, shoe deign, shoes, shoes that are cool, slietto bathy, stilettos designs, strange shoes
Posted by admin on Mar 19, 2010 in
Celebrity,
style 
A disused vault filled with rat droppings and crumbling masonry may have put some people off, but Sara Blonstein saw only the potential of the space. The ‘Dead House’ vaults are located under Somerset House and had remained disused for many years, with the walls featuring gravestones of people who had come to rest there. To turn this rather grotty looking cavern into a space worthy of hosting London’s fashion elite was a monumental task, but something Sara saw as a challenge. ‘My first thoughts were, ‘Oh my god- what a natural catwalk!’ she said, and the space is now firmly established as the venue to be at LFW, hosting the Fashion East show.
I went backstage with Sara to see how things worked behind the scenes, and with a show scheduled to start at 1pm, we had an early start of 7am. Her crew were already hard at work, prepping the stage area, planning security and going over the music, and it was intriguing to get a sense of how something like the show is created, as there’s far more than just aesthetics involved. Sara swept in, a vision in a leopard print coat and pink lipstick. Read more…
Tags: Blonstein & Associates, Fashion East, London Fashion week, Sara Blonstein
Posted by admin on Feb 26, 2010 in
style After the weird and wacky creations I viewed at London Fashion Week you would think I’d be unshockable, but these human hair accessories from Bitching & Junkfood managed to evoke a WTF reaction. I’m all for expressing yourself through various mediums, but whilst I appreciate hair artistes like Nagi Noda and Charlie le Mindu, I can’t see myself ever wanting to wear these human hair earrings. Seriously folks.
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Tags: Bitching & Junkfood, Charlie le Mindu, human hair earrings, Nagi Noda
Posted by admin on Feb 16, 2010 in
Design and Home,
random,
style
Due to the fact that I’ll soon be the proud rentee of a one bed flat all to myself, I’ve become a little bit obsessed with home furnishings of late. Whether it’s fantastic chandeliers, wall stickers or even those weirdly rounded IKEA rugs everyone seems to have, they’re all somehow on my radar. One place I never expected to find seriously stylish products was museums though, as my idea of gift shops tended to verge towards staid postcards of Victorian women, or the multicoloured marbles you find at the Science Museum. A recent trip round some the Museum of London disabused me of this notion however, as amongst the myriads of ugly tea towels and books that will remain sealed on coffee tables forever lay a treasure trove of accessories. From lovely lamps to cool furniture, museums seem to be the untapped destination for quirky furnishings, and there are even geeky treasures too!
Here are my favourites.
The Museum of London has some seriously desirable decor, and I’m really bowled over by their great coffee table cum street sign mashup. Their throw pillows and ironic tea towels are also pretty sweet. Read more…
Tags: geeky lights, home furnishings, Lego lights, MoMa, Museum of London, Science Museum
Posted by admin on Jan 25, 2010 in
beauty,
lists,
style It’s difficult for a new hairdresser to come up with a good USP (unique selling point). They can offer massage chairs, miniature TV’s by the basins, and complimentary cocktails, but when you get right down to it you’re handing over cash for someone to wash and cut your hair for around 2 hours. Making this experience pleasurable (where the cocktails come in) is all very well, but you have to get the customer through the door, before they can come back. And there are sooo many salons to choose from at the moment- Yell.com says there are currently 2520 salons in London alone, and seeing as you’ll probably find a zillion on your local high street, they need to try and hook you fast. Some have gone the freebie route with half price sessions, or ‘Cut ,try and dry’ days, but others have opted for the ‘pun‘ route. Whilst that may work well in Terry Pratchett books, some of the ones I’ve spotted don’t seem to be selling the salon particularly well. It may be funny, but that’s not really what you look for in a stylist is it?
Here are my favourite salon cock-ups
Ryan Hair
This is funny in two ways, firstly because I have a friend called Ryan who’s extremely vain about his hair, and secondly because the salon is choosing to play on the association of a budget airline, known for uncomfortable seats, long check in times, and oddly timed flights. Who wouldn’t want to get their hair cut there? Read more…
Tags: funny hair salon names, hair salon, hairdressers, stylist
Posted by admin on Jan 22, 2010 in
style 
What sweets do you choose when visiting the store? I’m not talking your Cadbury or Nestle options, but good old fashioned pick’n'mix, with bonbons ranging from lemondrops to mint humbugs. Deliberating over flavour is a difficult yet pleasurable experience, and Links have echoed this, with their Sweetie bracelet having some of the most delectable charms in the world.
In recent years the recognizable Links of London Sweetie bracelet has become a cult piece of jewellery, with everyone from aspirational teens to middle aged Sloanes happily flashing it on their wrist. Every season more charms released, and the 2010 collection takes us back to the confectionery store, allowing you to indulge in deliciously decorated lollipops and quirky eighties geek chic charms. Read more…
Tags: Elizabeth Galton Couture, Links of London, Links of london 2010, Sweetie bracelet
Posted by admin on Dec 7, 2009 in
Celebrity,
style 
I hate the rain and the cold. Whilst other people love taking their plastic off their winter coats and unfurling last years leather gloves, I cover up in blankets and big slippers whilst chain drinking hot chocolate and coffee. I’m not a fan of rain, drizzle or waking up with my breath crystallized in front of me, and no matter how cute I look in knee high socks I’m 100% in the summer camp. Pretty brollies are my only consolation for months of downpour, and here are my favourites. Read more…
Tags: Lulu Guinness, Rihanna, umbrella
