What are you wearing?: The scarf, top and trousers are Topshop and the shoes are from ASOS
During London fashion week Alice and I were fortunate enough to attend a Sophie Hulme presentation: click. I really loved the collection however I dared not think about the price of certain items, especially the tan leather bag (that I actually fell in love with). The accessories definitely held their own amongst the clothes and today I was on ASOS.com and stumbled upon this baby:
Jack. Pot. Sophie Hulme is currently collaborating with ASOS and this necklace reminds me of the whistle detail necklace that she featured in the A/W 10 collection (see the past Sophie Hulme post for pictures). The necklace reads 'I love my Nan'. It's cute and true! Well I hope so, I hope no one hates their Nans'. Anyway, back on topic. There's also a gorgeous minimalist navy blue jumpsuit which is VERY reminiscent of the navy crepe satin jumpsuit that was in the presentation.
All items are exclusive to ASOS and the prices won't manhandle your bank account either. So head over and shop Sophie Hulme here
We've seen a few artists team up with fashion houses over the past few seasons, think Lily at Chanel and those cheeky Kooks' boys at Burberry, but the latest collaboration comes via LCD Soundsystem. The electro-pop band provided the backdrop to YSL's Autumn/Winter collection this week in Paris.
The band are who played live at the show, composed the piece just for this collection. The group are well-known for their mature electro sound (who can forget their track Daft Punk Is Playing At My House - it was made for dancing to) so it was definitely a surprise choice for the famous French brand. YSL are known for their elegant and glamourous designs, so paired with crashing beats it shouldn't fit, but somehow it does.
The collection on the whole had a dark theme, with flashes of jewel tones, which is where I think LCD Soundsystem came in. Along with the colour pop of the shoes, the bouncy electro-pop soundtrack helped to lift the mood.
I'm now off to re-kindle my love for the band, but here's a track to tickle your fancy if you've not already tasted the delights the band have to offer.
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM - Daft Punk Is Playing At My House
rUmPeLsTiLtSkIn | MySpace Video
There are many words that come to mind when viewing a picture of Amy Winehouse. Funnily enough 'Fashion' and 'Designer' are neither of them. Well the world and the people who inhabit it continue to surprise me because 'fashion designer' is exactly the credentials that the winehouse can officially add to her CV. Amy has always maintained a certain style of her own that gave a nod to the 50's and she has now teamed up with Fred Perry to produce a 17 piece collection. It's no secret that she's a huge fan of theirs as she can be regularly seen out and about in a t-shirt of theirs usually paired with a high waisted skirt and a huge belt.
Apparently Amy has also been heavily involved in the designing, Fred Perrys marketing director says “We had three major design meetings where she was closely involved in product style selection and the application of fabric, color and styling details. Amy gave crucial input on proportion, color and fit, the range clearly has Amy’s handwriting.” The range is due to be released in October and if all goes well she'll be working with them for four more seasons.
Check out more sketches of the collection here
Paris fashion week is almost over and here is a round up of some of our favorite shows.
Wearing?: Dress is H&M, barbour jacket, bag is actually from my uni! The necklace is from accesorize and the shoes are from Schuh
Fav Desginer?: McQueen
Best Gig?: rage against the machine at reading
Whats on the iPod?: Two door Cinema Club
So Lucie Jones, remember her? X Factor? ...No? She was ever so slightly boring, nice but Jedward4ever I think. Lucie was voted out of X factor in the 5th week, perhaps her talent wasn't fully realised during the show, perhaps the X factor is just another brainless reality TV show masquerading as a talent show which in actual fact cares more about the drama than the vocals. Who knows, either way there was a light at the end of the tunnel for Lucie as she was quickly signed up by Select model management and is now being promoted as one of the 'Verve' models. Judging from the newly released photos Lucie definitely has the Xfactor infront of the camera. Good luck to her.
