Crouching Tiger

Well... Leopard. I stumbled across these vixenesque beauties whilst back in Harrogate. Maybe it was all the burlesque I saw but i'm feeling animal print. Also, bargain! Look like Agent Provocateur right? Mais non, Marks & Spencer. Happy girl, just need an excuse to show them off...
Will update ASAP with The Unexpected press launch.

Black Tuesday

Quick outfit post (sort of) as I'm on the run again but i just had to show you what arrived for me in the post! Ive been lusting after this T by Alexander Wang maxi (similar here) for a while but not had the funds so when it went into sale back home I knew I had to have it sent over! It must be London, but I'm feeling very dark  and brooding of late, and this taps into my new found goth perfectly!  A mix of sheer silk and crepe, I'll wear it with leather and silk tshirts and pony skin loafers.

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Angel Vintage Markets

Just a few snaps of all the vintage goodies I found when going for a wander down Upper Street this weekend. Its been ages since I've visited anything like this and it feels very 'Northern' if that makes sense. which is nice when I'm homesick. The weather was gorgeous and all the traders had brought their wares right out onto the narrow streets and everyone had a drink in their hand, such a lovely Saturday afternoon.

I also went to Dover Street Market and all the concept stores around there just to admire the Visual Merchandising. Both me and everyone in there were painfully aware I couldn't spend a penny ha!

Hurricane Drunk

Oh. My. Days. Another week gone in the blink of an eye! Ive got up to so much this past week I don't even know where to begin! Faaar too many nights out to mention and far too much $$ spent. I wonder what happened to the overly generous drink buying guys of last week...  However, I digress, as I am a Fashion Blogger not a Social so i must play nice. I also need to play catch up with my blogging so please bear with me if things are a little out of synch!

Wreaking Ball Gown

I think the highlight (one of two) of last week for me was a trip to the V&A. Ever since my first visit years ago I've been under its spell. Like my own refuge filled with tranquil beautiful surprises. I usually go alone, as the amount of time I spend in the Costume Court tends to bore particularly those of the opposite sex into an early grave, but this week I went with my flatmates. Makes a change from getting pissed in a warehouse eh? We went to go see 'Ballgowns: British Glamour since 1950'  which has been running for the past few months. Sponsored by Coutts and whole host of Fashion players it promised couture delights. Downstairs, other than a few classics by Norman Hartnell it was a bit sterile... Upstairs (and far more secluded seeing as this was a paying exhibit) I was in heaven; sleek white mannequins with elongated limbs and jutting hips stood atop oversized babbles and astride crystal chandeliers in the most stunning and eclectic mix of gowns I have ever seen! This was true glamour, including Daphne Guinness' iconic feather Alexander McQueen dress, a face veiling chain mail Gareth Pugh creation and a diaphanous striped silk Amanda Wakely maxi which floated lightly in the air each time someone walked past. Here are some photos I was cheeky enough to take inside, sorry Mr Chinese security man!  Apologies for the lack of focus, it turns out photography was prohibited.

My other, ahem, Fashion related highlight was meeting the lovely Henry Holland in Mahiki on Tuesday! Since moving to London I've visited Mahiki twice and loved it, the atmosphere is so great. Me and Kimberley went to see him DJ and ended up having a bit of chatter with him,  including comparing my quiff with his! Banter aside, I can genuinely say he's one of the nicest people I've met in Fashion and definitely goes to number one on the list of Fashionistas I've met and liked!

Vodafone London Fashion Weekend

The last bare legs day of the season?

gorgeous jewellery from Maria Francesca Pepe

Linda Farrow Sunglasses on sale

Charity Auction Pieces

Viktor and Rolf Shoes

The Cambridge Satchel Company

Vintage Stalls

Goodies from my Showbag

Favourite Freebies incl. Triumph and Label M

I went the opening night of London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House with my girls from the course last night. Despite a veery heavy night before I still managed to have an awesome time and its the first time I've visited the beautiful Somerset House which was sort of surreal after a life time of seeing it in fashion magazines finally being there. The catwalk show itself was a bit of a disappointment, technical difficulties included, but I think thats down to personal taste. However I loved the Kat Maconie shoes all the models were wearing.

The rest of the event was far better- we has such a laugh with Diet Coke in the Jean Paul Gaultier photo booth and got kitted out good a proper with Triumph Lingerie. Lots of smaller Designers had stalls there including my fave Zoe Karssen, so anyone who knows me knows  I was in T-shirt heaven! The goodie bags are worth a mention too- I've heard a lot of grumbling along the grapevine about the price of the 'Showbag' but actually it was really reasonable considering the amount of products inside: A good size miniature of Label M sea salt spray, aluminium JPG bottles of Diet Coke, cute pink Frenchies from Triumph, a variety of Estee Lauder products and lots of discounts and coupons. Did someone say recessionista?!

Symphony in Beige

 

Spoils from my lunch in Covent Garden, I'm always so easily seduced by the little things and the Chanel pop up store proved to be no exception! Such a perfect colour, it goes with everything and looks great with a tan, which is my excuse for spending my weeks food budget in there...