Absolutely love this 60′s style shoot with Alexa Chung – for The British Issue of Harpers Bazaar. She’s so pretty in these shots by photographer Ellen Von Unwerth. Chung was photographed for the shoot in David Hockney’s Nottinghill apartment, wearing retro style outfits by designers such as Burberry, Prada, Stella McCartney and Chloé.
I’ve saved my favourite shot till last – enjoy!
Images courtesy and copyright of Harpers Bazaar Magazine, 2011.
We got the deposit back from our previous place at the beginning of August – so, a couple of weeks ago we decided to treat ourselves. James bought a new Mac Mini (which is epic and is already coming in really useful! We’ve got it plugged into the TV in a non-traditional set up!). I however, waltzed on down to New Bond Street to the Mulberry flagship to purchase my new purse – which I have lusted over for yonks! PLUS, my old Vivienne Westwood purse was well gone.
You can purchase the Holly Slim Zip wallet from Mulberry.com, £270.
Holly Slim Zip Wallet- in Oak (Soft Buffalo Leather), to match my other Oak Mulberry accessories. Going for a classic combination here, that will never lose its fashionable age.
But just look at how beautifully gift wrapped my new piece of joy came! In line with the Mulberry AW11 campaign, I had a little Chaffinch attached to my carrier! AMAZING. I did get some strange look’s as we walked around the West End, it has to be said.
So, some details on the Holly Zip Wallet then…
My other Mulberry accessories, pictured in main image.
Mulberry classic Bayswater, in Oak Natural Leather, £675. Mulberry.com
Mulberry for Apple, iPhone Case, in Oak Natural Leather, £65. Mulberry.com
Mulberry Heart Fob Keyring, in Oak Natural Leather, £55. Mulberry.com
It’s been a while since I’ve talked (obsessed) about Mad Men – simply because I’m still reeling at the fact I won’t be watching the next series until the back end of 2012, possibly even 2013! Absolutely RUBBISH.
But, in the meantime, Banana Republic have launched a 62-piece capsule (hardly a CAPSULE!) collection, both instore and online at BananaRepublic.com. The collection is designed exclusively in collaboration with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant and is “inspired by the razor-sharp tailoring and feminine silhouettes of 1960s style”.
The line includes Joanie style 2-piece suits and pussy bow blouses, Betty-esque 50s dresses and of course, Don suits, hats and trench’s (tumblr of Scotch not included).
It’s a pretty sweet line, especially flattering for the curvier lady and the older gent.
Longer skirts remain in style, both in the 1960s and 2011, for their flattering shape and swing. The Mad Men Collection classic Betty Dress, BananaRepublic.com.
Floral dresses with cap sleeves will make a Betty Draper out of any woman – in the best possible way. The Mad Men Collection begonia print dress, BananaRepublic.com.
Relaxing at home, 1960s style, means a cozy cardigan paired with a shirt and tie. The Mad Men Collection shawl collar cardigan, BananaRepublic.com.
Add some vibrancy to a classic office look with animal print. The Mad Men Collection animal print cardigan, tie neck top and cigarette pant; BananaRepublic.com.
Subtle pinstripes in grey tones look as dashing today as they ever did in 1964. The Mad Men Collection tailored slim two-button suit blazer and herringbone fedora, BananaRepublic.com.
Provenance and heritage are key to this season’s AllSaints Outerwear collection but to be able to subvert traditional fabrics and styles we first need to understand them. This is why AllSaints work with British mills, family-run companies with generations of experience. AllSaints study extensive archives of military textiles and re-work original uniforms into contemporary silhouettes. The quality woven Huddersfield Tweed is exclusively reproduced by the same weavers who produced the original military great-coats for the British Army.
This Autumn, tweed isn’t just for blazers – it is a crucial yarn for knitwear too. From ultra-fine gauge to heavy-hand knits, our specially spun yarns are knitted into a patchwork of broken cables, open structures and authentic textures.
Shop the British Tweed Lookbook, exclusively at AllSaints.com
I was massively surprised when I happened across this collection of photographs of Frances Bean Cobain, by the amazing Hedi Slimane. Today is Frances’ 19th birthday and it’s great to see that she definitely resembles Kurt, rather than Courtney here. Shame he’s not around to see how beautiful his daughter has turned out!
All photographs courtesy and copyright of Hedi Slimane’s Diary.
It seems like FOREVER since I’ve been able to write on my laptop at home, nevermind with the added luxury of superfasssst broadband to boot. As it happens, I’ve been doing a lot of playing with boxes. The other half and I have moved house. Jumped ship. Got lost. We’re now residing the the wonderful Home Counties – in Essex.
Who’da thought it eh? ESSEX.
Regardless of the stereotypes, and we know there are a TON out there, this place is epic. Absolutely in love with our new village and especially, our new cottage. We did good kid.
So, we haven’t had the internet since July 24th. That’s yonks ago! AND I also ran out of data allowance on zee iPhone, which has made me a very quiet and tetchy girl indeed. But let us say bygones-be-bygones. Today was the lucky day, we finally had the internet installed. (Not without SEVERAL hitches owing to Talk Talk’s lack of honesty, diligence and common courtesy of course). Back to the grind we go. I shall be bestowing much more of my time to thee dear blog.
But for now, I bid you adieu.
This afternoon we were shocked to see that Amy Winehouse RIP was trending on Twitter – we obviously thought it was yet ANOTHER “Celebrity RIP Hoax”. We went straight to BBC News 24 to see that infact, Amy had sadly been found dead at her North London home. The cause of death is not yet confirmed, but it is absolutely no secret that Amy had a tremendous struggle day-to-day with drink and drugs.
Amy, albeit, had her troubles and although I wasn’t a massive fan, one can appreciate that Amy had one of the most unique voices, certainly from my generation. Very sad loss to music and culture.
Amy now joins that infamous “27 year old club” with the likes of Kurt Cobain, Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.
Tragic. May she rest in peace at last.
So Beyoncé was in the French capital recently, shooting promotional images for album number 4.
Amazing.
Beyoncé was shot by Parisian photographer Greg Gex.
